THE CHARLOTTE NEWS JANUARY 22, 1 08
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THE CHARLOTTE
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W. C. DC) WO,
President and Generwl
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j. C. TATTOX Kditor
HOVv'A r.D A. HANKS City Euitor.
A. W. r.Ur.CH Artv. Manager.
H. C. SIIKRRIl. .Circulation Manager.
su r.sc n iption rates :
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t?iK months ,
Three months
One month
One week
NEWSPAPERS ARE HONEST.
Once in a while the search light of
investigation brings to light some
c ;j:-;kcn Jncss or other. In recent
men ihs a number of bankers and large
Witness men have been arraigned on
charges of dishonesty or fraud of some
:crt or the other. But, because a bank
er, a merchant or a manufacturer is
occasionally discovered in some form
of dishonesty, we do not say all bank
ers, merchants and manufacturers are
dishonest. Only a fool would do this.
And, further, occassionally some men
$5.00 clothed in the sacred robes of the min-
2,50 istry is found to be unworthy oi
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Trhis apparel; Is shown up as a hypo-
WHEAT FLAKE CELERY
.10 crite, an impostor, a crook. But, be-
j cause we sometimes find a minister
Give your subscription to your regu-i , , ,li,0.1.pii bic, h;sy. ratline do
lar newspaper carrier or 'phone 115. no nas dit-giaceu nis llin caning, uu
The columns of The News are open'we class all ministers with him. Again,
to legitimate advertising.
Ao objectional advertising of any
.lnd will be accepted by this paper.
All unsigned communications will be
discarded.
Rejected communications will not bi
returned unless f" rnrapann-il by stamp
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22,
all agree that only a fool would do this.
And the same thing applies to news
papers. Occasionally some newspaper
is found to be "bought," subsidized,
1 if you will. But, because this is so, are
'all newspapers to be classed with the
'one or two that are found to be cor
rupt? We believe that again the ma
jority would say that none but a fool
j would make such a charge as this.
Lnd this is just the sort of distorted
opinion held by no less personage than
Senator Jeff Davis, from Arkansas, if
a recent statement, credited to him,
is correct.
On this subject, we desire here to
quote the following attack on Senator
Davis's false statement, and tribute to
newspapers of this country, from the
Asheville Citizen. We quote:
"A man is a liar when he knowingly
and wilfully makes a statement, ma-
is a very nourishing food; in fact,
an article of diet so nutritious in
itself, would support life. On it
you can feed with profit and with
pleasure. Palatable and easy of
digestion. 8
to cents a package.
For sale by ail Grocers
Will Increase Cotton
Mill Stock $75,000
STATE PROHIBITION.
It was decided last night, at a cau
cus of the democratic forces of the leg
islature, to consider a bill which will
give North Carolina absolute prohibi
tion, provided the bill, if passed, shall
be ratified by a majority of the popular
votes at the elections.
Two members bolied, refusing to
abide the decision of the caucus and
expressing their determination to in
troduce, at the pres-.ent special session,
a state prohibition bill, to be operative
at an early date.
Prohibitionists have abounding cause licious or otherwise, which he knows
for rejoicing over the action of last j to be untruthful. The gravity of the
night, for if the first proposition is siie-jlie creases when it is uttered before
x many people and is liable to perjure a
cessful (which now seems most likely) person pcrs0ns, or a person's busi
state prohibition is only a matter ofjness. All of which leads us to the
time. There is scarcely any doubt but 'rather vulgar statement that Senator
what the elections in the fall would re- Davis lied Publicly and viciously when
. A, . , , the declared in a speech at New York
suit m the ratification of a state pro-jcity Thursday night that "97 per cent.
hibition bill, passed by the general as-j0f the American newspapers were sub-
sembly. If this course is followed, j sidized." Now this man, who has been
therefore, and to some it appears as ; entrusted with an office which he does
not deserve, Knew uiai, ue was i.nis
the most democratic of all plans sug-
when he made the statement; he him-
gested, North Carolina will enter next self did not believe that his utterances
year under the prohibition regime, jbore the slightest semblance of truth,
And if. on the other hand, those mem-1 and he also knew that the great ma-
bers who have bolted, introduce a bill J0 of he rSStUn
ilook on his speech m that light, un
wnich should be passed, prohibition isiless we are mistaken in their temper,
again assured, and at an earlier date
It is evident from the attitude of
the members of the caucus last night,
that the preponderance of sentiment
favors state prohibition, the difference
of opinion coming in the modus operan
di. And, with the members agreed on
the mnm point at issue, it is most be
ccmn , in all of us to bide the decision
read,, i by those men whom we have
chosen to represent us.
The News is exultant over the pros
pects of state prohibition, and while it
has urged the immediate passage of a
statutory law (believing the vast ma
jority of voters favor such action) it
is by no means discouraged at the
E-light upsetting cf its hopes, since, in
Special to The News.
Creenville, S. C, Jan. 22. 'The Mc
Gee Manufacturing Company of Green
ville has called a meeting of stockhold
ers for February 3, to consider an in
crease of capital stock from $100,000
to $175,000. The concern now operates
a plant for the manufacture of woolen
blankets and robes.
The Carolina Mills of Greenville has
completed its additions, and now has
an equipment of 12.00P spindles and
350 looms, giving the plant about
double its former capacity. The mill
makes light weight print cloths.
The Pendleton cotton mill is adding
8,000 spindles this week, which will
give the plant a complement of 11,100
in all. A large addition was recently
built to this mill.
Yarn mill operators of this vicinity
tire looking for better market condi
tions within the next few weeks.
REGISTRATION OF AUTOS
Americans are proud of their newspa
pers, or, at least, the greater portion
of them. The press has been a mate
rial factor in the unbuilding and de
velopment of this great country, and
the declaration that 9 per cent, of the
newspapers of the country are subsi
dized comes with bad grace from a
man who practically owes his election
to high office to newspaper support.
'"But that is no new charge. It fre
quently happens that when a news
paper does not agree with certain
men or parties it is immediately ac
cused of having been "bought out."
It's a familiar cry that, and we sup
pose that charges of that nature will
oe made till the end of time. The
principles and policies of the aver
age newspaper are not for sale at
anv price. It would be just as reason-1
able to accuse a minister of one de-
National Government Will be Asked to
Regulate Them.
Secretary Corwith, of the Greater
Charlotte Club, has received letters
from the Automobile Association of
America asking that the club send a
delegate to Washington when the
National automobile registration bill is
up before congress.
This bill has for its purpose the reg
istration and identification of all au
tomobiles in the country by the nation
al government, the revenue from w hich
would be about $250,000 annually. Any
violation of the law regulating automo
biles in any state would mean the loss
of this registration, and it is contended
bv the association that this would
make the automobilists of the country
obey the various laws.
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Men's, Boys'
and Youths'
TWO IN THE MIDDLE
AT BOTH ENDS.
AND SET ON FIRE
Lot No. 1 Children's Overcoats and Reefers, worth $1.50. reduced
455 to 39c.
I une lot Children s Overcoats, worth $1.75, reduced to $1.29
L,oi 6 Children's Overcoats, worth $2.00 to $2.50. Sale price $1.63
Lot 4 Boys' and Children's Overcoats in Browns, Grays and Fancv
colors, worth $3.50. Sale Price $2.50
Lot 5, Men's and Youths' Overcoats and Ulsters, worth $3.50 to
$4.00. Reduced to $2.43
Lot 6. Men's and Youths' Overcoats, both Short and Lomr
Lengths in Blacks, Blues and Fancy Colors, worth $6.00 to $7.50.
$?,o,c.
One lot of Men's and Youth's Overcoats in Black, Grays and Fan
cy Colors, positively worth $10.00. Reduced to $6.95
Men's and Youths' Craventte,$7.50 kind at $4.93
One lot of Men's and Youth Craventette Coats in Black and Grav
worth $10.00 to $12.50. Reduced to ..$7.95
One lot Men's Cravenette Coats, worth $12.50 to $15.00. Reduced
Men's Black and Gray Ulsters, worth $5.00. Reduced to...
Men's Black and Gray Ulsters, worth $7.00. Reduced to.
come quick they won't be here long at these prices.
.$9.93
.$2.98
.$4.43
AND RETAIL
Pay Roll of Southern at
Spencer Much Lighter
the long run, its ambitions on this mat- nomination o selling out to another,
ter are to be rewarded with success. or to say that the leader of one politi
The legislators must realize that from g7 sold 0llt to the P"
the mountains to the sea, the popular, "Looking at Senator Davis' speech
cry is, for state prohibition, and in 'from a cold business view, what would
the face of this urgent realization, they
may be trusted to discharge their du
ties accordingly.
It is difficult to predict now what
will be done at this session, or to com-j as carrying any weight.
self-muzzled would lose
X' V - IV.1.J1U1.H.'U.
CHARLES EMORY SMITH.
Journalism lost one of its most
talented patrons in the death last
Saturday of Charles Emory Smith,
who was for many years editor of
the Philadelphia Press. The press
ulvy lias expressed
tailing off of
' tributes we take
:u the Charleston
of the whole c- '
deep regret ovc:
this brilliant wr:
From the mar:
the following fr
News and Courier:
"Charles Emory Smith died sud
denly last Saturday. He was the
editor for many years of the Phila
delphia Press, one of the most im
portant republican newspapers in the
country. As a cabinet officer under
McKinley and Roosevelt, and, pre
viously, as United States minister to
Russia under Harrison, he enjoyed
a prominence rarely given to the
members of the Fourth Estate, in the
journalistic world of which, in spite
of the policies he taught, he was for
many years a bright and shining
light.
"On his visit to Charleston two
years ago as the principal speaker at
the annual dinner of the St. An
drew's Society, Mr. Smith made a
great many firm friends in this town,
wno w-iu oe sincerely distressed at
the news of his taking off. Whatever
he did, he did with his whole heart,
and he sought nothing more diligent-)
ly than a better understanding among
the people of this country; his pa
triotic aspirations being higher than
any sectional fences that could be
builded or any local sentiment that
could bo taught.
"'In his own state ;md city, Mr.
Smith was to the full extent of his
ability and opportunities allied with
the friends of clean government, and
throughout his busy and useful life
he strove for the attainment of high
ideals, not our ideals oftentimes, it
is true, because, as we believe, they
were always inspired by good inten
tions. We are very sorry that he
has passed away; but. the world has
gained something because he lived.
a newspaper have to gain by allowing
itself to be subsidized? Its sphere of
usefulness would be confined for all
time to one particular interest, and its
utterances would never oe looked upon
A paper so
the esteem
and respect of all decent-minded men,
and its career would be short and in
glorious. "As a matter of fact, one should not
regard such a statement as that made
by Senator Davis with any degree of
seriousness, but even a lie must some
times attract attention, lest the unsus
pecting and the guileless accept it as
truth."
Suit to Oust Harvester "Trust."
Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 22. The
ouster suit instituted by Attorney
General Hadley against the Interna
tional Harvester Company of Amer
ica came up for argument before the
Missouri supreme court today. The
harvester company is a New Jersey
corporation, capitalized at $120,-000,-000.
The suit is based on the claim
that the company is in a combina
tion to control the manufacture and
sale -of agricultural and farming im
plements in violation of the anti
trust laws of Missouri. The company
denies the allegation.
Goes With Mascot.
Special to The News.
Salisbury, N. C, Jan. 22. Mr. Ro
land Harris, a former Salisburian,
and n son of Sheriff James F. Harris,
of Cabarrus, who has been operating
a job printing office in Statesville,
has accepted the foremanship of the
Statesville Mascot. His job plant
will be in charge of his partner, Mr.
Crow son.
Special to The News.
Salisbury, N. C, Jan. 22. The pay
roll of the Southern at Spencer was
lighter by several thousand dollars
this week than on previous months,
due to the cut in the force and the
hours of the army of men employed
at the shops, on the yards and on
the road.
Two of the Southern's officials,
General Passenger Agent Tayloe and
Traveling Passenger Agent Vernon,
were here yesterday in conference
with leading citizens relative to rail
road matters.
Has Completed Sixth
Term In Prison
Columbus, O., Jan. 22. Richard
Caldwell was released from the Ohio
penitentiary today, a free man for
"Had dyspepsia or indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what I did
eat distressed me terribly. Burdock ,
Blood Bitters cure me." J. H. Wal
ker, Sunbury, Ohio.
the sixth time in his life, after hav
ing completed a term of two years
for robbery.
Since, he was 18 years old he has
served practically all his life be
hind the bars and seems to enjoy
prison life.
The prison officials expect him
back again soon, although Caldwell
declares that he has now had enough
and intends to lead an honest life
in future.
THIS IS MY 71ST BIRTHDAY.
Sir Charles Pelletier.
Sir Charles Alphonso Pantaloon Pel
letier, one of the best known public
men of Quebec, and at present a juduge
for the Superior sourt of that province,
was born at Riviero, Quelle, January !
22nd, 1537. He was educated at Laval
University and admitted to the bar
in 1S60. He was for several years
major of the 9th battalion, which he
commanded during the Fenian raid in
1866. He was a prominent figure in the
Qucbic legislative assembly and in the
house of commons, becoming minister
of agriculture in 1877. He was presi
dent of the Canadian commission to
the Paris universal exposition in 1876
and speaker of the senate from 1896
to 1901. In 1905 he resigned his seat
in the senate to accept a place on
the bench. In recognition of his long
and important political career he was
knighted in 189S.
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cures quickly. Perfectly safe for chil
dren. All druggists sell it.
Constipation causes headache, nau
sea, dizziness, languor, heart palpita
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weaken the bowels and don't cure.
The Washington Herald tells us
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THIS DATE IN
January
HISTORY.
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No doubt the Congressional Record
has already signed him for the season.
The Norfolk Landmark speaks thus
of the panic:
"Mr. Roosevelt didn't cause the
panic, but his party's high tariff
didn't prevent it. Be just, but cover
the ground."
Old Soard Re-elected.
The old officers and board of direc
tors of the Continental Manufacturing
Company were re-elected yesterday, as
follows: Geo. E. Wilson, president; J.
II. McAden, secretary and treasurer;
board of directors, Gee. E. Wilson, O.
P. Heath, B. D. Heath, J. H. McAden,
and W. C. Heath.
Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut, bruise or scald.
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ly cures the wound.
No man is so fast that trouble
won't sooner or later overtake him.
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Lord Byron, the poet, born. Died
April 19tn, 1821.
1798 Iewis Morris, a signer of the
Declaration of Independence,
died. Born in New York, April
Sth, 1726.
1807 Congress officially informed of
Aaron Burr's conspiracy.
1814 Pope Pius VII dismissed from
Fontainbleau.
1826 Peru evacuated by the Span
ish. 1879 Zulus defeated the British at
Isandula.
1881 Egyptian obelisk placed in Cen
tral Park, New York.
1885 Charles Godfrey Gunther, may
or of New York city in the civil
war period, died. Born Febru
ary 7th, 1822.
Asccssion of King Edward
VII.
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"WE NEVER CLOSE."
NURSES' REGISTER.
The Famous Merry
Free
The New York World has made ar
rangements with Henry W. Savage
and Chappell & Co., Limited, for the
reproduction of the famous waltz
music from the "Merry Widow."
This waltz in the shape of an 8-page
folder, will be issued with the New
York Sunday World Magazine, Jan.
26. Don't forget the date.
To Assume Editor's Place.
Special to The News.
Salisbury, N. C, Jan. 22. In the
absence of Editor John M. Julian
of the Post, Mr. Edgar Wilson is
handling the pencil, scissors and
paste brush on the Post. Mr. Wil
son, until recently, was with, the
Whitney clerical force.
Real Ectate Sale.
The Mutual Trust Company has sold
to Mr. J. a. Hipp, two houses and
lots on West Eight street for the con
sideration of $1,800.
In an argument a man mav be as
stubborn as a mule, only a mule ar
gues wun ms foot.
The piano whose
name is the worth
of pure gold to the
piano buyer in pi
ano value and piano
goodness.
It's the Piano you
want, it's the Piano
you must have.
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