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V THE CHARLOTTE NEWS FEBRUARY 9, 1909. THE CHARLOTTE NEWS Published every afternoon except Sunday. THE NEWS PUBLISHING CO. W. C. DOWD, President and General Manager. Telephone 115. I. C. PATTON Editor HOWARD A. BANKS.... City Editor A- W. BURCII Advertising Mgr. H. C. SH.EKRILL Circulation Mgr. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year 95.00 Six months..., 2.50 Three months..., 1.25 One mouth -. .45 One week .10 Give your subscription to your regu lar newspaper carrier or 'phone 115. The columns ot The Newi are open to legitimate advertising. No objectionable advertising of any kind will be accepted by this paper. All unsigned communications will be discarded. Rejected communications will not be returned unlet accompanied by stamp. The Association of American Advertisers has examined and certified the circulation of this publication. The detail report of such examination Is on file at the New York office of the Asso ciation. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1909. FARCE IN THE NAME OF JUSTICE. V;is ever the nation treated to a fiasco, played in the sacred temple ' of justice, more disgusting than that ; English has never been spoken cor which has been going on in Nash- . rectly. villi' for several weeks past? Al ready several thousand talesmen have been summoned, the state has spent large sums of money, and still the jury box is not filled. The old dodges are being worked threadbare by wily attorneys. Every subterfuge possible for the smart mind to conceive is being brought into play. Every ruse known to the j hated the dead man because he dared art of evasion is being exercised. If ! attack their be-fouled and be-sploteh-justice triumphs over this determin-jed records. The good woman who ed effort to thwart its progress it j was an eye witness is waiting to tell can but be through some miracle. The idea seems to be in selecting jurors to find men as blindly ignor ant, as hopelessly narrowed, as wholly incompetent as possible, rather than men of sound minds, ot stable judgment, capable of weighing, cogitating, thinking. So far the work of selecting jurors j inals through technicalities and the to try the alleged murderers of Car-1 other fake-blinds conceived in the mack has been a farce stupid and in- ; minds of learned counsel. Harry excusable, it seems. The jury box j Thaw cheated the gallows and the is being filltd with freaks of all 'murder which he committed goes varieties, and if we may judge from unrevenged. Recently one of the Hains the scant information obtained very j brothers were cleared of an equally few of the men chosen are fitted black crime through sickening ap for service. Several of them seem peals to the "unwritten law." It to be hopelessly addicted to the ; seems now that the Cooper trial is to drink habit. be another of these modern farces The Columbia, (S. C.) State speaks ! played in the temple of justice, of the jurors, in this wise: j Just how long will this pace be "Where did they get these jurors kePl UP and tne courts retain the re and talesmen whose 'doings' daily en-' spect necessary to their existence we liven the press reports from the ' tremble tn thinV M-ene or mi uarmack-Uooper trial in Nashville? Was there ever before such a wierd and woolly bunch? "First one juror announces to the court that he is accustomed to his morning toddy, and that he had suf- fered greatly the morning in question in cons. qi-.-noe of being deprived of , ident-EIect Taft to Panama, was born couH U? ThS iudgepn Decatur, II,:, February 9th, 1861, and "Juror Number 2 remarks to the judge that time was beginning to 5 m rf lTr h0i,lVy on lheir hands: M E tt , ' it ''"I 1 , .'g:r. h.i.Bavc mr led Tm , '" h "V" . iuuk ao . long ne was conscious, "The need of prohibition sppms in have been urgent in Tennessee. Ju- l'ie Xn M ,. was cnai eneeri for drunkenness Hp k,., , VC 1 jais a man nas a mignty HlirSeT.1" " - " a ymns ffian who fewoie that the juror 'would put a irthr bcfore p"v. a good or" ma' h'CnhlmX ' W?d'S LlV6r RegUlat0r in bling blacksm th, had no been sober achf J? H?6'' reHeves sick head' for twenty-five years. j Sfif;rtn8t,i,atlJn' stoma. kidney "A talesman was excused from an-1 Fn ?rrdhsnd acts ai a gentle laxative, pea ring before the rmirt on 1 ? ?hllls' fever and malaria. Its tonic Jround8 thaVTe was cTebratta hi ifsfdo TheTATbSIl W one-hundredth birthday. , ,j - f The $100 bottle contains "Another talesman could not read ' Sold Z 3? meh aa th? 5ic size' 'but his wife could'; lived wiSn two 7 S- L' AlexaDder & Co- miles of his brother but had not seen v i 7, '. him in three years, had heard that 1 ou cannot have healthy chil thrro was a killing but was not cer- :dren by improper feeding; I er tain as to who was killed and who ""Fx"Pcr Iceuing- Let did the killing. jtnem be reared on good, healthy, "And finally we have the tal esiYinn : nourish in or fnnrl Ul- who aDnroached thp inHo-o i panied by a buxom young woman,' and complained that he had been summoned to appear in court at 10 o'clock and 'had an engagtment' to get married to the young woman at the same hour. What was he going to do about it? The judge appeared inclined to hold the talesman, until the near-groom explained that 'it's dangerous to put it off,' when he was excused. "This Cooper jury and talesmen is a wonder and a joy. Where did they get it? it's a pity Bamum. is - dead." Here is a picture of the mental endowments of one of the specimens examined yesterday. We quote from a press dispatch: - "The first panel of 48 men was exhausted without securing a juror. The fourth man in the second, D. M. Bannister, admitted that his eyesight was failing but proudly added: 'But I kin see to shoot a rifle just as good as I ever could.' "Asked how many children he had he replied, "Ef they be all livin' now, and they was when last I heard from 'em I've got eight.' "The state challenged Bannister." The Associated Press of yesterday also carried this statement: "Most of the men drawn on this venire live in remote parts of the county, where newspapers are seldom read because of illiteracy. The few from Nashville and vicinity, it is conceded, cannot qualify as jurors because of having read testimony at application for bail." The idea seems to be to fill the jury box with twelve men who have less sense, are more poorly informed and more hopelessly ignorant than any other citizens of Tennessee and with such material as this the effort will be made to avenge the murder of one of the greatest men the state has produced in a century. Since when has illiteracy become the para mount requisite to jury service? The absurdity of the rejection of every man who has "read the papers" must appeal to every man who is able to add two and two. j The entire affair is a stupid farce in the outset. A jury could have been selected from the first panel a jury of intelligent men who would have come infinitely nearer passing sentence intelligently than the aggre gation now being gathered from the caves and backwoods where newspa- Pers are a rarety and the Queen's Meanwhile the nation sits silent and with chagrin and humiliation watches the progress of this bur lesque. The blood of Carmack calls aloud for revenge. Three men are accused of one of the blackest mur ders on record. Witnesses are ready ito swear the killing of Carmack was a plot of cowardly assassins who to the world the cowardly manner in which the killing was accomplish- Jed. Shall justice be side-tracked thus ? The nation is growing sick of these outrages in the name of justice of these frivolous methods of sparing the lives of rich and influential crini- THIS IS MY 48TH BIRTHDAY. Arthur P. Davis. Arthur P. Davis, one of the eneineer- inS experts invited to accompany Pr.es- ; received h5s education at Columbian ; University, Washington, D. C . In 1884 'hc was appointed topographer of the - engineer of therecianSion l y." 'V Ho ".member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, of the Washington Academy of Sciences, and aocietv nf f'r oi uie iationai Geographical Society. Tv. , ... & WHEAT FLAKE CELERY to make fHem a nafmn f hrrc. :Mi j . i , "t i lCdl and mental workers. Its the best food for growing children3 me teeble and the aged. a IQ cents a package. For sale by aSI Grocers i To Make the Best Remedy A Noted Authority Jells of a line Rome Pre scription to Relieve Rheumatism and Kid ney Trouble, The following prescription for the cure of rheumatism and kidney and maaaer trouDies nas no doubt been filled millions of times, viz.: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce; Com pound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. These simple, harmless in gredients can be obtained at any good prescription pharmacy at little cost and are mixed by shaking well in a bottle. The dose for adults is a teaspoon ful after each meal and at bedtime, drinking a full tumblerful of water after each dose. It is stated that this prescription is a positive remedy for kidney trouble and lame back, weak bladder and urinary difficulties, espe cially of the elderly people, and one of the best things to be used in rheumatic afflictions, relieving the aches and pains and reducing swell ings. A well-known authority states that this mixture acts directly upon the eliminative tissues of the kidneys: cleans these sponge-like organs and gives them power to sift and strain the poisonous waste mater and uric acid from the blood which is the cause of rheumatism. If your back or sides ache and you suspect kidney trouble it would be wise to try this for a few days. OPTIMISM. Yes. the world is growing better, I can feel it in my bones, As friends make our burdens lighter Cheering us on and rolling awav the stones. I have often been icy cold, When crossed in life's pathway, And would frown and fume and scold If my specks had gone astray. I would recall to mind some fault, I'd heard about my neighbor, And my nerves would be very 'taut, Making it hard for me to labor. T'was then I recall my imperfections. And how good the folks had been; How I'd gone the wrong direction How oft to me their help they'd lend. Would you want everybody to know The things you've often done? Would you stand and see them throw The accusing stone or would vou run? In my righteous indignation At the things we read about, The men that rule the nation! Down with traitors I would shout. But put yourself in their place. And your deceitful nature unlock And report in all the cases That you would not have watered the stock. And if you had a brother, sister, Father, cousin, uncle or aunt, Wouldn't you help a little mister To buy each one a pair of pants. If you owned all the candy, Corn, wheat, and chewing gum, You would. think yourself a dandv. And wouldn't you make the prices hum? The world is growing better, ' I see it day by day, While I'm raking uo the litter. While I'm mowing down the hay. The Lord's been good to us all; Let Him always hold the reins. in turn i ii trust stand or fall, Whether He sends sunshine or rain. X. Wednesday night, Februarv 3d, 190i. The election of a piano Is very much like the choice of friends. The more care exercised in the selection, the more certain we are of lasting friendship; and the greater one's refinement and education, the more judg ment is displayed in the choice of friends. The selection and exclusive use of Stieff Pianos in many of the greatest educational institu tions in the United States is a source of gratification to us, and we feel justly proud of the fact that in about two hundred colleges we have more than one thousand Stieff pianos. There must be a reason. INVESTIGATE ! Chas. M. Stieff Manufacturer of The Artistic Stieff, Shaw, and Stieff Self-Player Piano. SOUTHERN WAREROOM: 5 West Trade St. Charlotte, N. C. C. H. WILMOTH, Manager. THE RALSTON MARTIN'S Benzoin Cream Invaluabe for Preventing or Curing Chapped Hands or Face, is Not Greasy. - 25 Cents. amilton-Martin Druse Gq. Lawn, Grass, Garden and Flower Seeds Fresh Stock CINC05LPOFJLTSD) SUSGISTEREB NURSES' DIRECTORY (Graduate Only.) 'Phsns 41 and 303. That Their Big Iceless Soda Fountain has arrived and is being in stalled fn the Skyscraper Build ing. Watch this space for an nouncement of their EIG OPENING DAY. which will be after March 1st. H Woodall & Siieppard 11 South Tryon M. HEALTH SHOP A Shoe that not only affords all ordinary protection, but that keeps the foot warm and dry on cold and stormy days. They are trim in fit easy in use and durable in wear. It is the bert Shoe for the price ever worn by mortal man. The stock, shoemaking, shape and everything that goes in it are the very best. The equal cf any $6.00 shoe. Price only "The Fellowcraft Shoe" A partner of the "Ralston." Price only $3.50. Every pair guaranteed to give satisfaction, made in all the different leathers, widths, etc. "Royal Cress Shoes" Price $3 00 Made in the latest styles, all the different leathers Sells on sight. In Ladies Shoes we arc showing the prettiest line in the city right up to the minute in style. e CU5, o a 'om"n's SIloes run in l)rice froi ",c to $3.00. To see our Shoe Mock and the customers as they crowd in. you'll rightly decide we are doine the shoe business of this section. No trouble to make a sale beciJe ic can give you any number or style you want. As usual on SatwSS? and Mondays we are throwing out a lot of goods in all lines at prices that Soodsl1 "to!11" matCh' SpedalS Ia C,0tb5U&' GeDts' PteWnSl dISI In Millinery Store Ail trimmed to go at OSc, biggest bargain ever offered. 1 11 TO 21 EAST TRADE ERMAL BALiVI FOR THE SKIN Relieves chaps lhat February and March winds usually brin. 25 Cents. flW CflTKE Rexall Agents. Two Months Yet To Use Only a few yet in stock. Get one now. 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