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THE RALEIGH EVENING' TIMES: TUESDAY, DECEMBER '24, 1907.
THE EVENING TIMES
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of Congr, March, 1. 1879.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1007.
WHY SENTIMENT IS STRONG
AGAINST THE SALE OP
WHISKEY.
(Continued from First Page.)
In a recent visit to several cities In
which the "prohibition wave" lias lit
erally swept away the whiskey traf
fic, considerable Inquiry was made as
to the results and the effects of prohi
bition upon business in general. Al
most . every class of people were
"sounded" from bootblacks to the
largest manufacturers In tho south. In
almost every Instance there was a
cheerful expression favoring the new
conditions.
In Charlotte," where there has been
prohibition for some time, and whore
the laws have been enforced almost
to the letter. In keeping down the sale
of whiskey In the drug stores by pre
scription, and In keeping out the blind
tigers, prohibition seems to have been
a blessing.
Charlotte's growth In the last year or
so has been phenomenal in every way.
The driving out more than three years
ago of the saloons has not retarded
street Improvements; has not shut
down' the graded schools; has not les
sened the work on the county roads;
has not driven a soul from the city on
account of overtaxation, as any one Is
aware; and Charlotte has today more
paved streets; there have been more
Improvements In . all lines of business;
a larger number of buildings, shops
and factories erected since the exist
ence of prohibition than at any period
tn the history of the city.
Also, Mecklenburg county, of which
Charlotte Is the county seat, has more
miles of well macadamized roads than
any other single county In the south,
and there Is not a better class or more
prosperous set of farmers In this glor
ious southland.
The roads are of such a class the
farmer can drive to town from a dis
tance of ten miles almost by breakfast
time with his butter. Chickens and
eggs, and then he sells his produce at
one-third to a half more than before
prohibition.
Probably this is because those who
spent their money freely for drink are
now buying the necessities of life, and
are cheerfully providing for the home
and the family dependent upon thorn.
Tho revenue from Whiskey never
built a mile of Mecklenburg's good
roads, and In considering the improve
ments of the roads, at no time was
the taxes from whiskey brought into
the argument.
If It were left to the majority In
Charlotte and Meck'enburg county
who Use the roads, from what I know
of these noble Scotch-Irish people,
they would say, "Let's wade through
the mud and mire till doom's day If
we are to depend ; upon the sale of
whiskey to erect and Improve our
highways."
There are In Charlotte more than
one hundred automobiles, used by the
business man, the physician, etc., this
method of travel having been adopted
on account of the splendid streets and
roads leading out over all sections of
the county. Before prohibition ' was
tried there were not as many as a
dozen automobiles In Charlotte. Where
there are automobiles in abundance
there Is prosperity. The sale of whis
key did not buy a single one of these
, automobiles.
Further down, In Atlanta, where
whiskey has done more than anything
else to disgrace the fair south and Im
pede the progress of this, the II vest
city in the south, prohibition Is to pre
vail January 1st., and every single per
son with means, and the heads of the
largest stores and manufacturing In
terests, are glad of It, and the great
est demonstration ever held by the
best people of Atlanta have been
planned for the dying night "of this
eventful year, when liquor and all of
its agencies are to be swept away, as
If by magic.
Listen: Of the 125 buildings occu
pied by whiskey dealers, not a single
one located In a decent part of At
lanta will remain vacant.
Already one can see signs all about
the town reading: "This building will
be occupied January 1st. by So and So,
Etc."' . ' - -. i
And In every Instance the new occu-
TRADES fjflSPj C0UNCU.fr
THE STORY OF THE FIRST CHRISTMAS.
RELATED BY THE HISTORIAN ST. LUKE.
'..And It came to pass In those days, that there went out a decree
from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And
this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one Into his own city. And
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, Into
Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (be
cause he was of the house and lineage of David), to be taxed with
Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was,
that while they were there the days were accomplished that she
should be delivered. And she brought forth her first born son, and
wrapped him In swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, be
cause there was no room for them In the Inn. . ,
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the
field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo, the angel
of the Lord come upon them and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto
them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of! great joy,
which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day, in the
city of David, a Saviour which Is Christ the Lord. And this shall
be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped In swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of tho heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory
to God in the Highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them
into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even
unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which has come to pass, which
the Lord has made known unto us. And they came with haste, and
found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when
they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was
told them concerning this child. And they that heard it, wondered
at those things which were told them by tho shepherds. But Mary
kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all
the things that they had heard and seen, as It was told unto them.
And when eight days were accomplished for tho circumcising of the
child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel
before he was conceived in the womb. And when the days of her
purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they
brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord; (As It was
written In the law of the Lord. Every male that openeth the womb
shall be called holy to the Lord;) and to offer a sacrifice according
to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle doves,
or two young pigeons. j
And behold there was a man In Jerusalem, whose name was
Simeon; and the man. was just and devout, waiting for the consola
tion of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was re
vealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death,
before he had sees the Lord's Christ. And he came by the spirit
into the temple; and when tho parents brought in the child Jesus
to do for him after the custom of the law, then took he him up in
his arms, and blessed God, and said Lord, now lettest thy servant
depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen
thy Balvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all peo
ple; alight to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people
Israel. And Joseph and his mother marvolled at those things which
were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them and - said unto
Mary hla mother, Behold this child is set for the fall and rising
again of many In Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken
against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also;)
that the thoughts ot many hearts may bo revealed.
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, tho daughter of Fhanuel,
of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with her ;
husband Beven years from het virginity; and she was a widow of
about four score and four years, which departed not from the
temple, but served God with fastings and prayers , night and day.
And she coming in that instant, gave thanks likewise, unto the
Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption In
Jerusalem. ': And when they had performed all things according to
the law of. the Lord, they returned into Gallilee, to their own city
Nazareth.
And the child grew and waJed strong In spirit, filled with wis
dom: and the grace of God was upon him. Now his parents went
to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. And when ,
he was twelve years old," they went up to Jerusalem after the cus-'
torn of the feast. And when they had fulfilled the days, as they re
turned, the child Jesus tarried behind In Jerusalem; and Joseph
and his mother knew not of it. But they, supposing him to have
been In the company, went a day's journey ; and they sought him
among his kinsfolk and acquaintance. And when they found him
not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. , And it
came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple,
sitting In the midst of the doctors, both hearing them and asking
them questions. And all that heard him were astonished at his
understanding and answers. And when they saw him, they were
amazed: and his mother said unto him. Son, why hast thou thus
dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought the sorrowing.
And he said unto them, How is It that ye sought me? wist ye not
that I must be about my Father's business? And they understood
not the saying which he spake unto them. And he went down with
them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them; But his
mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
And Jesus Increased in wisdom and stature, and In favor with
God and man.
pant will.be a manufacturer or dealer
In some commodity which will mean
much to Atlanta,
One particular sign is especially
noticeable that which hangs over the
establishment of "B. & B." It reads:
"After January 1st. this entire estab
lishment will be occupied by Fielder
& Allen Co., office supplies of all
kinds."
"B. & 13." goes to Chattanooga: this
large supply house taki-s It place, so
the outgoing of whiskey dealers and
the Immediate Incoming of reputable
business concerns and : 'diversified
manufacturing Interests will be more
In the direction of benefitting, and cer
tainly improving, the conditions of the
south's greatest city than whiskey
would do In a thousand years.
The race riot In Atlanta of a year
ago is absolutely accredited to whls-
Stokers Way Down
in the boiler-room of the steam
ship shovel in the coal night
and day that jives her power
to make a record. The best
coal jives the best power.
That Is why
Scott's Emulsion
produces flesh when other thin p
fail. It contains more power.
It is truly a body fuel Many
a man, woman and child have
broken their records for weight
by the pounds of flesh gained
from SCOH'S EMULSION.
It is a powerful flesh-producer.
All Pratfbttl 50c. and $1.00.
key, and this riot did more to disgrace
tho south than anything that has oc
curred In years. It will be remember
ed that many of our northern "friends"
took the Atlanta riot as a text to "pay
their respects" to the entire south,
making it appear in many Instances
that we are all bad, dangerous and of
a tremendous drawback to tho pro
gress of the nfgro race.
Whiskey here is the cause of Increas
ing the police force to more than
double Its usual numbers during the
holidays, and a regiment of militia
will be held at one of the armories In
the city, ready for a riot call at any
moment. It will not bo so this time
next year, and as I said before, those
who have made Atlanta what It is to
duy are GLAD OF IT.
A Great Ncwspupr.
In bringing about the present favor
able conditions, Mr. F. L. Seely, pub
lisher of Atlanta's cleanest, , one of
the south's fairest and greatest news
papers, "The Georgian," had a great
deal to do. "The Georgian" was for
prohibition from teeth to toe-nails,
and It 'was through the strength of
this admirable newspaper that prohi
bition was brought about.
Mr. Seely Is the most admired man
today In Atlanta. He Is ft man of
means and his means have been spent
In the right direction. .
"The Georgian" has accomplished
more and has made greater progress
In the last two years than any other
paper In the south.
"The Georgian" will not print for
any price unclean or whiskey adver
tisements. A recent Issue of "Tho Georgian,"
when no special effort was made, car
ried more than 130 columns of adver
tisements, everyone of these represent
ing Atlanta's best Arms.
G. B. CRATER.
1 constipation deranges more
lives with nervousness than any
other abnormal condition.
WHEAT FLAKE CELERY
is made from the whole grain of
the wheat, celery infused, male
ing it nature s evacuant.
to
10 cents a package.
Fop sale by all Grocer
COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON.
Tomorrow; wherever the name of
Christ Is known, a great joy will. All
the hearts of His followers as they
hail the 1907th anniversary day of His
birth and Join In the celebration of
Christmas day.
For the brightness and joy and
pleasures and advantages of civiliza
tion that flood the world and make It
better belongs to Jesus, Our King.
The Evening Times force Including
the small army of carrier-boys will
utilize the day In celebration and
thankfulness. The little fellows will
hand you their annual "Christmas ad
dress" (which this year is short and
to the point) and wis. hope no sub
scriber to this paper will neglect to re
cognize the claims of these little fel
lows, who In sunshine and in storm
have faithfully put you in possession
of the' news each day at your homes,
You have It in your power to make
one of these boys happyeach of you
and it is a great privilege which you
should not fall to welcome and exer
cise. This Christmas eve
"The night before Christmas when all
through the house,
Not a creature was stirring, not even
a mouse"
is a good time to ponder on what the
advent of this Blessed Christ brought
to the race of man.
As Charity says, in certain quarters,
His name is dishonored. A certain
school of youthful theloglans admire
but do not worship Him; they ac
knowledge His moral power but deny
His divine authority; they 'exalt His
matchless example ; but do not en
throne Him as their king.
We have noticed with pain how
prayerless are the petitions some men
offer. They scrupulous'y avoid the
mention of the n.tme of Jesus. They
do not seem to know that a prayer
without that name Is not a prayer at
all.- .:' . ; '
We want every child reader of The
Evening Times to render to Jesus' the
homage of their hearts. He not only
brought us the material blessings that
render our lives bright and happy, but
he made atonement for our sins; and
we must never forget that nothing
less than blood will wash the sin
stains from a soul. He Is our prophet,
priest and king, as well as our elder
brother, and there Is none other name
given among men whereby we can be
saved. . ' :' ,'.:;
Do the parents of today properly In
struct their children about Jesus? The
air is full of pernicious teaching about
Him, an,d we should be most careful
to keep out of their, young hearts the
soft and silly notions that are all
abroad about the mission and the work
of our Lord.
The greatest theological school that
this world has ever had or ever will
have Is a Christian mother. She Is the
first to point the young and tender
heart to the Lamb of God which
takcth away the sin of the world, and
though the feet of the pupil may often
wander In the forbidden paths, the les
sons of life's spring time are not lost.
Tho bread she casts upon the waters.
though It may float to many a shore,
will return to her at last.
Let the mothers tell their children
the real story of Jesus and why He
was born In a manger and whaf He
has done for us all. What an oppor
tunity every Christmas presents to
press upon a fresh young heart the
claims of Its best, benefactor I and
friend! :...'.'..
And we who are older, ought to lay
hold of tho hope that Is within us with
a firmer grasp, for the strange and
insidious doctrine about the fine moral
influence of our Lord which leaves out
His atoning sacrifice, may And lodge
ment in our hearts before we arc
aawre of It. Let us all sing:
"Joy to the world the Lord Is come.
Let earth receive her king;
Lot every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing."
Let each of us strive during the com
ing year to live a little closer than
ever to Him who has done so much for
us.
That every reader of The Evening
Times may spend a very happy Christ
mas Is the best wish we can extend to
you all today. .
The season of peace and good will Is
essentially the one In which to remem
ber the poor, and particularly the chil
dren of the poor.
BUY now
Do your Christmas shopping be
fore this week is over, but don't
make your purchase until you
fait
THE VARIETY STORE
Where they have numerous gifts
214 8. Wilmington St.
C. H, Stephenson. Z. Fonville.
Remember j " Fay cttcvllle
Street quality at Wilmington
Street prices.
a
Go to W. B. Mann's for
Fat, Dressed Turkeys. Also
10 Barrels Malaga Grapes at
15 cents per pound. Fine
Fresh Celery.
W. B. MANN.
Bell and Raleigh Phones, 101.
Established Jan. 1, 1879.
THE STATES
LEADING
PHOTOGRAPHERS
WHARTON & TYREE.
High Art Photographers.
PHONE US YOUR
ORDER AT ONCE FOR
YOUR CHRISTMAS
OYSTERS.
We will receive over a half a
hundred gallons for Christmas
delivery.
F. H. HUNNICUTT.
Entrance Through 3. B. Green & Go's
and on Wilmington Street.
Phone orders to J. B, Green & Co.
ORDER YOUR
CHRISTMAS CANDIES
Now and give us the time to pre
pare it properly. We are taking
orders now for Christmas deliv
ery of Fruits, Candles, and Con
fectioneries. :
A. DUGHI.
HAVE YOU
ORDERED THAT BOX
OF ROYSTER'S CANDY
FOR CHRISTMAS?
Our Candies are. always fresh,
being made daily, and our as
. sortmrnts ore various. Call for
a bos of Royster's. ,
ROYSTERS CANDY STORE,
Fayetteviile Street.
-Our store is full of
-"Goodies" that dear old
-Santa Claus loves to (lis-
tribute on his rounds:
-Candies, Nuts, Oranges,
-Apples, Bananas, etc.
-Leave rour orders with
es now.
- CALIFORNIA
- FRUIT STORE.
HIGH GRADE CIGARS
IN DAINTY BOXES
FROM $1.00 UP.
For the holiday trade. If yon
are nndeciiled give him a box
of Clgnrs.
TUCXER BUILDING
PHARMACY.
SUGGESTIONS FOR A
GIFT TO A LADY.
A year's subscription to
Ladies Home Journal.
' LATTA BROS.,
Yarhorough Cigar and News Stand.
Agents for anything published.
H. P. S. KELLER.
ARCHITECT.
RALEIGH, JT. C.
OPEN EVENINGS
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The Most Acceptable of
Gifts for Christmas.
Choice sepcimens of Best Amelcnn
Cut Glass.
Beautiful Pieces of Bric-a-Brnc
Choose from such wares as Tep
litz, Royal Bonne, Hungarian, Ital
ian, Coalport, Royal Berlin, etc.
Exquisite articles in Fraville Glass.
Gilt and Silver Glass.
Hammered Brass Placques, Fern-
erics, etc.
French China Plates, Comports, Sal
ads, Platters, Chop Plates, Trays,
etc. .
Small pieces of Fancy Furuiture,
Tables, Jardiniere Stands, Umbrel
la Stands, China Racks, Hut Racks,
etc. . ''
LEATHER GOODS FOR
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Suit Cases, Traveling Bags, Shop
ping Bugs, Collar Bugs, Foot Bull
Bags, Melon Bags, Card Cases,
Pocketbooks, Bill Cases, Belts, etc. .
The latest novelty Vienna Brass
Dinner Gongs.
German and Austrian Steins.
Japanese objects of Art, Pottery,
China, Cups and Saucers, Chocolate
and After Dinner Cups and Saucers,
Plates, Dishes, Salads, Nut Bowls,
etc., etc.
HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS.
Most appropriate for Christmas
Gifts. Men's and Women's Umbrel
las. The biggest variety In town to
choose from.
LACE CURTAIN GIFTS
Beautiful examples in newest ef
fects at the most moderate prices.
LINENS FOR CHRISTMAS
Matched Sets Table Damasks and
Napkins Matched.
Bleached and Unbleached Dam
asks.
Napkins, Doylies, Scarfs, Center
Pieces, at very low prices.
Shoes for Christmas
New Styles for Mid-Winter Wear, for Ladies,
Misses and Children.
Daniel Green's Felt Shoes for the Winter Fireside.
House Keeping Dry Goods
fo
Carpets, Rues, Art Squares, Mattings, Best N. C.
White Wool Blankets and Gray Blankets, Best California
Pure All-Wool Blankets, Fancy Plaid Ohio Pure Wool
Blankets, Eider Down Quilts, Pure Cotton Down Quilts,
Sheets and Pillow Cases, Baby Blankets, Towels, Table
Linens, etc., etc.
We have a Christmas Gift
for Everybody.
Our Holiday Stock in every department is now un
usually complete. In addition to full lines of all need-
able Dry Goods and kindred wares we offer a grand col
lection of Fancy Goods particularly desirable and most
appropriate for Christmas Gifts.
Make most of your Holiday Gift Expenditures by
spending your money at our store doubling the value of
your gift.
We give D. & F.'s Gold
cash purchase one stamp
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UUDDIlM -
COMPANY
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Rocloigh. N. C.
THE GREATEST HARVEST OF
HOLIDAY GIFT VALUES
.You have ever enjpyed awaits yon
hero in our Fancy Goods section.
ART LOOM.
Tapestry, Couch Covers, Portieres,
Table Covers.
GLOVES
Gloves, for everyone in every kind.
FANS
A most bountiful supply of the best
.things in Fans.
'neckwear . ''.
i Novelties recently imported, as
j well as beautiful and fetching ex
jamplcs of American production.
SILKS
. Dress, Waist and Skirt Lengths for
Christmas gifts. Plain and Fancy
Silks in the greatest profusion, spec
ially for Christmas gifts.
DRESS GOODS
Coat Suits, Scpnrnto Skirts, Long
and Short Coats, Children's and
Misses' Coats, Beautiful Waists for
day or ; evening wear nt speciul
prices.
HANDKERCHIEFS
Thousands of Dozens arc here. A
Handkerchief for everybody.
MEN'S FURNISHINGS
Just the tiling to give a man:
Neckwear, Mufflers, : Suspenders,
Hosiery, Underwear, Shirts, Drawers,
Shirts for day and evening wear.
FURS.
The best values wo have ever
shown in Furs. The most accept
able of all presents. Every woman
appreciates a piece of fur. ;
Outing or Flannelette Underwear,
Bath Robes, Lounging Robes, Ki
monas, etc., make a most useful
and : highly appreciated Christmas
Gift;---:
Trading Stamps with every
for every 10c.
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