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THE CHARLOTTb NEWS APRIL 15, 1908. THE OHAHLOTTE NEWS PubiUhwl everj afternoon except Swn!ay THH EVVi rUHI.ISHSSii COMPANY, W. C. POWl. jPresUlpnt and General Mrnnsrr. Telrvee 115. 3. C. PATTON Editor HOWARD A. BANKS City Editor. A. W. BURCiT Adv. Manager. BL C. SHERRILL. .Circulation Manager. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One year Six months . . Three month One month .. One week .... 16.00 2.S0 1.26 46 .10 Give your lubscrlptlon to your regu lar newspaper carrier or 'phone 116. The columns of The New are open to legitimate advertising. Ao objectlonal advertising of any tflnd will be accepted by thU paper. All unsigned communication will be discarded. Rejected coraniunlctlon will not be Returned unless accompanied by itamp. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1908. THE RETURN OF UNCLE "JEFF." Hon. Jeffries Zig Zag Davis has re turned again To congress from his na tive heath. That feeling of "gone ness'" at The nation's capitol is once more relieved. With the ozone of the plains in his nostrils, and the plaudits of his con stituents still ringing in his ears, the renewed enthusiasm generated may lead our Uncle Jeff to still greater achievement. He may even give us an other oration similar to that which marked his maiden appearance in the arena of national life. Uncle Jeffries, it will be recalled, was forced to snatch his personality from the scene of action in Washing ton and return to Arkansas where cer tain anti-Davis emissaries had been committing depredations on his flock of native admirers. With the weak places in his political machinery all mended and re-oiled the senator from Arkansas is now enabled to give more of his attention to the weal of his fel lowmen in those other states which are not in position to demand first atten tion. No doubt the lethargy witnessed on all hands in congress must have been disappointing to him of the plains, fresh from a rattling of dry bones for the pulsation of new life in the ranks of the jaded. With one or two resounding flights of eloquence and an injection of that "whoop 'em up" wes tern spirit, it is very likely the blaze law-makers will awaken to the realiza tion some sort of legend must be kit their "sleepy hollow." It --.in be remembered that Uncle Jeffries, after making his debut, in troduced a resolution which provides for the total annihilation of trusts. It will be further remembered that Un cle Jeffries said he'd get that resolu tion out of the hands of the senate committee, who guarded it's slumbers, or "know why." Now that the time for getting it out of the hands of the sen atorial morgue has arrived we await with keenest anticipation the com mencement of that process of "know ing why." Press correspondents had best have their pencils trimmed and their ears alert, for this son of the tall and the unmown prairies will, without a doubt, start' a "hot time in the old town." TARiFF REVISION "NOW." The American Economist has all the tariff revisionists outclassed when it comes to time limit. It sayS it favors tariff revision "by the shortest route and in the shortest time." The Econo mist argues: "This is the 1 0th day of April. The Chicago convention as sembles June 1G. There are sixty-seven days in which the tariff may be re vised by a repubP an congress. Why not revise the tar' I now?" The American Economist's insist ence cannot be considered other than as nerve of the most blatant type. The word "now" has no place along with "soon," "at an early date,' "speedy" and other adjuncts of the words "tar iff revision." and the president should -have a ban placed on the Economist's wild speech! As if the tariff could be revised in sixty-seven short days! The very idea The Economist's mind is wan dering woefully. By actual calculation, standard time, the "Republican congress" has been engaged on that tariff revision job ex actly 4,015 days, and the task is far ther from completition than at the beginning eleven years ago. How then, would it be possible to revise the tariff in the fleeting space designated by our contemporary? Of course the ambition of the American Economist is creditable, even though, the impossi bility of it's hopes is apparent. It is lamentable that it , has only become aroused to the need of revision at the last watch. We all realize full well, with the Economist, that the tariff "should be revised." Some of us differ as to the time. Mr. Taft says "as soon as pos sible." Mr.' Fairbanks favors "speedy" -revision. All are' agreed, however, on the need. Even the president of these United States is .imprssed with the "need" of revision, and to his lasting credit let it be said, he has, during the past cloven years, frequently ex pressed the conviction that revision ; houid he effected "at an early date." "nut why bother ns when all eyes arc fixed on "our candidate." No time now. Ten late. Economist. We would revise if we could, hut we just simply can't now. "See us later about the matter.' Governor Glenn has announced that he will not be in the race for the Unit ed States senatorship against Senator Overman. His reasons for making this announcement have been published, and we do no.t propose to here review them. The position of the governor, as reviewed in his statement, merits only the highest commendation, and his willingness to sacrifice his political ambitions for the sake of harmony, and that his present labors may be more effective, is altogether ad mirable. "The republican party is the party of promise and hone," asserts an In diana contemporary, and the Washing ton Herald corrects this error by sup plying "dope" for "hope." The Birmingham Age-Herald has de cided that "The fly must go." Of course the fly will have it's say so in the matter. SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE CLOSING The Commencement Exercises Begin With Contest in Declaimer's Medal, and Will Come to a Close With Literary Addresse by Hon. Locke Craig. The closing exercises of the South ern Industrial Institute began last night at the Woodman Hall, in Chad wick, with the contests for the de claimer's and reciter's medals, and the program was enjoyed by a large audience. Rev. J. A. Baldwin, the principal, opened the exercises with a short prayer, and the Paw Creek string band furnished the music. The contests were close, all of the contestants acquitting themselves with credit and showed thorough training. The judges were, Rev. W. C. Rudisell, Dr. L. W. Hovis and Messrs. E. M. McGee, Oates and Chas. Gibson. The contest was decided in favor of Mr. Fred James Stillwell, and the others were given praise worthy mention. The program consisted of declama tions and recitations interspersed with both vocal and instrumental music. The exercises tonight will consist of drills and tableaux. The com mencement proper will be tomorrow, and tomorrow night, Hon . Locke Craig, of Asheville, will deliver the literary address. The program last night was as fol lows: Music, band. Declamation, "The Responsibilities of Young Men," George William Free man, of Charlotte. Chorus. Declamation, "The Saloon Must Go," Joseph Porter Gibson, Rocking ham. Declamation, "The Black Horse and His Rider," Adrain Alfred Godfrey, Hopewell. Music, -band. Declamation, "The Death of La Fayette," Robert Austin Hines, Rock ingham. Declamation, "The Death of Stone wall Jackson," Henry Taylor Lem ons, Yorkville, S. C. Duet, Misses Cole and Bruton. L-eclamation, "The Victor of Mar engo," William Herbert Parsons, Cov ington. Declamation, "The Widow Malone's Pig," Elmer James Reynolds, Rober del. Duet, Misses Cassie Reynolds O'Brien and Margaret Caldwell. Declamation "The Hell Bound Train," Manning Lee Reynolds, Char lotte. Declamation, "Personal Influence," Fred James Stillwell, Charlotte. Music, band. Declamation, "The Mind, the Glory of Man," William Austin White, El lerbe. Declamation, "The Opportunity of the Scholar," George Clarence Win gate, Charlotte. Duet, Misses Cole and Bruton. Paw Creek string band. MR. WEDDINGTON APPOINTED. Governor Names Him a Delegate to Conference at Richmond. Governor Glenn yesterday appointed Mr. J. H. Weddington, of this city, a delegate to the national conference of charities and correstions which will be held at Richmond, Va., May 5th to 13t.h. The entire list of delegates from North Carolina appointed by the gov ernor is as follows: Miss Daisy Denson,, Rev. R. S. Steph enson, Mr. J." S. Mann, Rev. J. N. Cole, Raleigh; Mr. Chas. A. Webb, Asheville; Mr. J. H. Weddington, Charlotte; Dr. J. H. McNeill, Hope Mills; Mr. E. F. Aydlett, Elizabeth City; Col. W. J. Hicks, Oxford; Mr. Archibald Johnson, Thomasville, and Mr. John C. Scar borough, Murfreesboro. Former Governor Andrew E. Lee of South Dakota, has consented to go before the June primaries as the dem ocratic candidate for United States senator. Don't allow the - bowels to become con stipated when the Bitters will surely keep them open. It thus prevents Headache, Biliousness, Heartburn, BITTERS Indigestion, Colds, Grippe, Femeale Ills and Malaria. The triumphant result of forty years of earnest effort, devoted entirely to the science of pure foods, is WHEAT FLAKE CELERY . Its superiority over other Cereal Foods cannot be questioned. It is the kind of food that strength ens and assists in establishing healthy action of the bowels. IO cents a package. For sile by Grocers 4b Editors Will be Here next Week The Subjects They Will Discuss Third Assist ant Postmaster General Will Make an Important Address. The official program of the annual convention of the North Carolina Press. Association, which will be held in Charlotte next week, beginning Wed nesday morning, contains several fea tures of more than passing interest. These include an address by Hon. A. L. Lawshe, of Washington, D. C, third assistant postmaster-general, who will discuss "The Postoffice Department and the Legitimate Publisher." This address will doubtless prove one of great interest to the editors because of the recent regulations in regard to newspaper mail matter. The convention will formally open Wednesday morning at 9:1)0 o'clock in the assembly hall of the Selwyn Ho tel. The address of welcome on behalf of the city of Charlotte will be made by Mayor T. S. Franklin, followed by an address of welcome, on behalf of the Greater Charlotte Club, by Presi dent E. R. Preston, and an address of welcome on behalf of the press, by Mr. W. C. Dowd. The complete program follows: Wednesday morning, April 22nd. 9: MO o'clock. The convention will be called to or der by the president, Mr. Archibald Johnson, of Charity and Children. Prayer by Rev. J. O. Atkinson, D. D. Address of welcome on behalf of the city by Mayor Franklin. Address of welcome on behalf of the Greater Charlotte Club by President E. R. Preston. Address of welcome on behalf of the press by Mr. W. C. Dowd. Response to addresses of welcome by Maj. H. A. London, of Pittsboro Rec ord. Report of executive committee on new members. President's address. Address '"The Postoffice Department and the Legitimate Publisher" Hon. A. L. Lawshe, of Washington, Third Assistant Postmaster-General. Essay "The Editor and His Sub scribers" Mr. R. F. Beaslcy, of the Monroe Journal. Essay "Independent Editorials in Country Weeklies" Mr. J. Z. Green, of the Marshville Our Home. Essay "Should a Religious Weekly Enter the Domain of Politics, and if so, to What Extent?" Rev. J. O. Atkin son, D. D., of the Christian Sun. Essay "The Editor's Duty to His State" Mr. E. E. Hilliard, of the Scot land Neck Commonwealth. Essay "Should a Newspaper be Non-Partisan?" Mr. II. C. Martin, of the Lenoir News. Appointing of committees and mis cellaneous business. Wednesday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock. Reading of Historian's Paper by J.Ir. T. G. Cobb, of the Morganton Her ald. Miscellaneous business, motions, res olutions, etc. After adjournment the editorial par- Hlon (Our Next WILL Coilt- Friday. Night, April 8 o'clock Everybody is Invited to Hear This Fearless and Brilliant Orator r I Kitchin Campaign Committee. izi ty will be given a trolley ride over the city. W.ednesday evening at S:15 o'clock at Presbyterian College. Annual oration by Mr. James II. Caine, of the Asheville Citizen. Annual poem by Mr. James A. Rob inson, of the Durham Sun. Followed by a special concert com plimentary to the editors by the stu dents of the Presbyterian College. Thursday morning, April 23rd, 9:30 o'clock. Essaq "How to 'Prevent Freight Discrimination Against North Caro lina" Maj. E. J .Hale, of the Fayette ville Observer. Essay "The Linotvpe in a Cou.ntrv Weekly Office" Mr. H. B. Varner, of the Lexington Dispatch. Essay "Extent, of Obligation of a Newspaper to the Party" Mr. J. J. Farriss, of the High Point Enterprise. Essay ''The Editor in Politics" Mr. John M. Julian, of the Salisbury Post. Miscellaneous business, resolutions, etc. Special order 11 o'clock, election of officers. The convention will not be without its social features. The Charlotte edi tors have arranged a program of en tertainment consisting of an automo bile ride on some of Mecklenburg's famous roads on Thursday afternoon and a reception at the Southern Manu facturers' Club on the same evening. The indications are thnt the meeting will be the largest and most important the Association has ever held. The people and the press of Charlotte are taking much interest in the meeting, and will see that the newspaper folks enjoy themselves thoroughly during their stay in the city.. One paper called him "The Martyr": Come see and hear a real live martyr. Governor) (8) 8 JiSi . SPEAK House 17th ,,i,iiii I Jill i ll I I 1 immm wmwmwmmmwmmmmtmmmmmmmmmmtmmm gj If our Spi i no ft ifet tip Cigars Worth Smoking You will find the cream of the world's product at our store. - We have been in- business long enough to know the good cigars and we have thenv. MDRAU'C ON THE JUssllHri SQUARE 'Phon 7. "WE NEVER CLOSE." 1 8 Leave Orders Now for Easter Candies Beautiful Packages. Pure and Delicious Candies. WoorJall & Sheppsrd it e. i o. i i jruu. k , ,. . Everybody Comes to Us to Get Their Garments Cleaned and Dyed. Queen City Dyeing and Gleaning Works of th( The Girdle Great BY JOHN JORDAN DOUGLAS. The Epic of industry. Every Business Man Should Read It. The Chicago Inter-Ocean, says of it: "A love story that treats" of the color and labor questions in the New South; there are all sorts of ex citing incidents, through which the hero, who is called a "Southern Yan kee," goes on his way to success as a captain of industry and husband of the woman he loves." Price $1.50. BROADWAY PUB. CO., 835 Broadway, New Ycrk. Suit mm vmmm mmmr-mrmmmm imm ill inin Ji iluj Man MM Is the topic of our thoughts as well as yours just now. The result is we're showing today the finest line of high custom tailor made Suits you or any body else ever saw in a tailor shop or out of one. And the prices are away under anything you ever dreamed of. Our buyer while in the market recent ly found a manufacturer hard up. And with the Shing we scooped in a lot of Clothing at our own price. Listen: 100"Men's Bine Serge and Fancy Suits, Satin line, round cut and double breasted, also a few slims in the lot. Positively every Suit is worth $10.00 to $12.00; but as we buy a bargain we give our customers the benefit, so while they last take your pick for $3.50 75 MEN'S BROWN SUITS. Made up in the latest style round and double breasted, would be cheap at $10.50. But as a Special Easter of fering we make the price $12.50 We are always cranky on prices. We make our own copy nobody and can be touched by nobody in the lowness thereof. Come and see today. Whole Pag n To-morrow's Papers They will be lull of Extra Specials to go on Sale FRIDAY MORNING Ladies' New Sample Underwear again FRIDAY MORNING. The Finest Embroideries ever 10 Cents a yard FRIDAY MORNING. Big Couuter Dry-Goods Remnants for FRIDAY MORNING 5 cts. a yd Big Lace Special for FRIDAY 5 Cents a Yard; 40 Cents a Dozen. Ladies Fine S New Lot of the Beautiful Voile Skirts with the Taffeta Folds at $5.00 Each Also some Extra Specials in Mil linery Department for the Easter Trade Black, White and Brown Rough Straw Sailors FRIDAY and SATUR DAY at 25 Cents. KEEP AN EYE ON thp at - WAYS BUSY STORE- Department Cor. Trade and College Streets Stores Also Concord, IV. C (IS) Bros e Easter Ad. ample i?U Store
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