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(Adertisement) A Strong Endorsement of a Strong Man: Read It fi if VI .9''. ySssSfSgSr- . fir--. -v , "3 HON. CAMERON MORRISON The Hon. W. C. Dowd, Ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives and Editor of The Charlotte News, Powerfully Presents Candi dacy of Hon. Cameron Morrison for Governor. Ti.f v:vy history v. !:: t a; it At a TV. far of Cameron Mor- 'the town of Rockingham, having the great rle with difficulties ! lileasure for the first tune in several . (: J'.ard to overcome. lie was years of boarding at the same place with ii! HI- hmond County in 1SG0. and his father. He was a hard student and wa spent during a period in - at the end of that period his teacher, the ciiuation was not easily od-; late William i arron. uecuueu umi iu m lu:v save those of wealth. The well prepared for college. A college ca iis of the country community j reer was impossible. It was absolutely is parents lived were open for : necessary for young Morrison to go to i t!i or two during each year, j work and help his father take care of -r Cam could do was to attend j M..' other three children. All who knew s.-hools ill a log school house : the struggling youth knew that he would eriod each year. His father i have worked lus way tnrougn conege oui T:ter. and a man of great in- for the necessity of helping to support . those days wages were low , the family. k ! t easily obtaineo. , Denied his cherished ambition to go to out eight' years of age, after the college, young Morrison wen': to work. :. of Lis mother, he was placed un- ; I ;::-iog the i.ext four or five years he t - tutelage of i. C. McCaskill, a w.. i ked at different jobs, and all the while , . ;,! S. otelmian. who ran a little j studied with great avidity. Among other at Eileibe Springs in Richmond! things, he worked as a clerk in the office I'.oard was obtained for him at, ,.f the register of deeds for a year at a ;.n y Lome, where he helped about : salary of WO per month. At other times Louse a nd on the farm during the ; he taught in the free" schools at 40 per v!."ii lie was not m school. At j month. :ni of the first year McCaskill moved j Young Morrison's father was. during -. -Lool to the old Terry School house! ti,js period, a republican. He had been Uo!,. ri'.el factory in Richmond coun- a brave Confederate soldier, and during Hoard was secured for young Morri- ; tm, (iavs 0f Vance he was a democrat with a farmer named C. P. Dawkins. an(j ieiped to redeem the state; but lived about two miles distant from j jjjjp a great many good men have done, -i -hool. Cam worked on the Dawkins ine feu ol,t with the democratic party over i at odd times. After a year at this soni). local matter, and became a repub "1 it became necessary for him to go j ijean. Thus, as young Morrison ap proached manhood, he was under repub lican environments. In 1890. and be fore he wa 21 years of age. he poined his father in a local political fight and went to Raleigh as a delegate to a re publican state convention. He returned home and shortly thereafter informed his father that he could not be a repub lican, that if the got in power in work. His father was struggling t -;'.'! oi t three other small children in add itivn to Cam. "Work was obtained in Wolf I'it township, in a country commis sary and on a farm. This continued for a year or two, the boy earning his sup-i-orr. 'iLi-n for four years, with one year i: - i viiing in which he clerked in a . rv Tt.:e. he attended school in would ruin the state. The elder Mor rison was at that time postmaster of Rockingham, and Cam was working with him in the postoffice for his board and clothes. He was at the same time study ing law and was about ready to go to a law school. He' had hoped that his fa ther would help him, but Cam's change of polities, of which he had notified his father, caused a temporary, but bitter breach between them. Upon his father's declining to do anything for him, he left the postoffice and secured a position as teacher in a public school, and made suf ficient money to attend the law school of Judge Dick in Greensboro. He studied law under Judge Dick for twelve months. A few months after Cain was 21 years of age, he publicly announced that he was a democrat. This, was before he obtained his license to practice law. Young Morrison was licensed to prac tice law in February, 1892, and imme diately opened an office in Rockingham. His knowledge of the law, combined with unusual abilities as an advocate, quickly obtained for him high rank at the bar These qualities were supplemented by literary attainments that were a surprise to those who did not know him inti mately. These were the result of a wide reading that had been carried -on privately by young Morrison through the years of struggle. The bar at that time in Richmond county was an unusually able one, com posed of Major John D. 'Shaw, Hon. James T. T.eGrand, Franklin McNeill, the younger Shaws, Judge Walter II Xeal, T. C. Guthrie and others. Morrison was not only a powerful advocate and a trial lawyer without a su perior in his county, but his general abil ity was such that his services were sought by the larger business interests of his county, by many of which he was retained as general counsel. Morrison's natural love for the public uitinifoKtofl itself earlv. In the of 1S92, in the democratic con- he made his first democratic This speech was made under circumstances. The whole county knew the struggle Cam was uav ,vr on .account of his father's resent- " ment at his course. He commenced hi speech bv a quotation from Demothenes: "Man is born not unto his parents alone. but unto God and his country as well.' Richmond county was at that time over whelminglv republican. In the campaign which followed, young Morrison canvass el the eountv. His speeches marked him as a young political leader of great ability. The campaigns of 1S92 and 1S94 have been lareelv forgotten, but they were bitter and dangerous struggles in tlu eastern section of the state. Richmond eountv was overwhelmingly republican The democrats were trying to previ n the negroes from voting under the tech alities of the Payne election law. 1 could be enforced, the negroes could !e prevented irom voiuig. aim wie i-uuuij could be" carried democratic. The pop ulist revolt commenced in 1S92 and thi increased the difficulties. Young Mor rison was threatened with violence time and again in both campaigns. In IN! Ml he not onlv snoke all over Richmond county but in surrounding counties, an in Richmond county came near bein killed in Reaver Dam township, where he challenged over 200 negroes for il le:i! registration and prevented them from voting. On the night of the elec tion he and a republican leader had desperrfte encounter over Morrison' campaign speeches. They fought fairly lioth were good men physically, and thev foueht till both had to be put to bed. The times were dangerous an Morrison lived for years in constant dancer of personal violence. In 1S9(J he was a candidate for the state senate lie canvassed that entire section of th state for the party, but went down in defeat as all other democrats did that year in his district. The fusionists had the state from '94 to "9S, and during that period conditions became intolera ble in the state. In Richmond county they were des perately bad. There were forty negroes eountv board of education, and two on . i . i i j rrw. - ? each township scnooi ooaru. xne juries were full of negroes. Lawlessness was widespread throughout the entire east ern part of the state. Morrison com menced to organize the. white people Hip utmost care. He was made service spring Vention, speech. dramatic in. it i. Norfolk's Biggest Store republican party ever J jn office in the county, thirteen negro North Carolina they justices of the peace, a negro on the VIM! 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NORFOLK, VIRGINIA with chairman of the democratic executive committee of Richmond county in 1S9S and proceeded early to organize each precinct in the county, which then in cluded the present county of Scotland, and was seventy miles long. Mr. Mor rison mercilessly denounced the wrongs and malfeasances ol me county om- cials. In the miast or ine violence ana danger' of the times Morrison "lived in constant danger ol deadly encounters with the desperate negro leaders of that lay. Finally, in defense, not for aggres- .11.. i.i-iii.-Ai..wl i . .. . . . i. : - sion as is generally "i'iu.ru, iue n uue men donned their red shirts. Morrison had been made supremely happy by the fact that his father had quit the repub- ican party and joined him. From that dav the elder Aiorrisou ueconie a power in the' fight for democracy and white supremacy- In this campaign young Morison's speeches were powertul 11 heir denunciation or republican nusruie- ct so convincing and appealing that uindreds of republicans joined the dem ocratic party auu pui on wnite supre macy buttons. At one speaking at El lerbe Springs one hundred and thirty- ive republicans joined, the democratic i . i i. r j i . artv. On ssaturuay ueiore tne election here was in Rockingham probably the t .. ,i c"i.:..4- 1 most spectacular iru iui jiarauc mat ver took place in the state. The pa ade was headed by the elder Morrison and another I onteuerate soldier bcar- ng a banner with the inscription "The Whites Will Rule the Jand Or Die. Fhe republicans realized that they were n a death grapple, and every known neans of intimidation was employed. Governor Russell had issued a. proclam ation denouncing the Red Shirts of Richmond and Halifax counties, and or dering them to subside, and threatening those two counties with martial law. This was followed by a great meeting at Rockingham, at which young Morri son denounced and defied Russell, and his threats. At the meeting at Rock ingham on Saturday before the election, Air. Morrison and Senator Tillman of South Carolina made speeches that stirr ed the people as they had never been tirred before. The -county was carried by a majority of over a thousand. A few mornings after the election the Raleigh News and Observer declared that "The spirit early manifested in Richmond county that the 'whites, would rule the land or die' spread to adjoin ing counties, finally permeated the whole east, carried thirty counties, and saved the state for democracy." Cameron Morrison aroused that spin in Richmond county and was the un questioned leader of the movement. At the same time he was leading the turbulent fight in Richmond county, h went from time to tune to other coun lies of the state and spoke for whit supremacy and democracy. The state was safe. Alter the elec tion a banquet was given at Iaurinbur in honor of Senator Simmons' and Mr Morrison, respectively state and coun ty chairmen. At this banquet Senato Simmons said that '"the first real hope in the campaign in the state had been insnired in him bv the spirit of Rich- ' moiid county 'under the splendid leader ship of Cameron Morrison, and that when the history of the movement for white supremacy came to be written no man would be given greater credit for the victory than Cameron Morrison." Later on, the people of Rockingham gave Mr. Morrison a banquet in recog nition of his services to the county. When the democratic county officers! were inaugurated in Richmond county, Morrison was carried from office to office in the court house and made to speak from a table in every office. Following the victory in 1898 the fight for the constitutional amendment was inaugurated. There were many who doubted the wisdom of the movement. Morrison was one of those who vigor ously advocated it. He was one of the young men who stood with Simmons "in Raleigh for weeks urging the bill through the legislature,. There is small wonder that Senator Simmons is for Mr. Morrison in his candidacy for governor after their experiences together in those stirring times. Mr. Morrison has never held public office except in the senate branch of the general assembly in 1901. and as mayor of the town of Rockingham. .Mr. Morrison's friends, however, are not urging 4iis candidacy on the grounds of party service rendered in the campaigns of 1892 to 1900 alone, but because he has continued his services to the party and the people of the state up to, and ;.,,.i,,,i;r ti.o Inst, sneeial election in the Ninth congressional district. tiio redemption of the state from Russellism and Butlerism, Mr Morrison has been in every important nartv council where grave policies were ,iU,Mo,-arl nnA adonted. In the last presidential campaign he was elector at large and canvassed the state for Wood Wilson from Pasquotank to Swain at his own expense. He has been chair man of the platform committee a great er number of times than any other liv ing North Carolinian. He has always fought back all isms and schemes to at tach unsound politics to the democratic iMPh- mul caused the party to adhere to a policv of constructive upbuildin; He has consistently and suqccssiuuj fought to hold the party true to a policy o,iiifnHnii health, protection, good roads, scientific agriculture, and en couragement to every legitimate indus try of the state. No man in North Car olina has had more to do than Morrison with the shaping of the policies of the democratic party in the state since the defeat of Russel and Butler. In the great conventions and party councils he has met in debate the strongest in tellects in North Carolina, and has dem onstrated a knowledge of basic princi ples of statesmanship that has enabled him to lead the party in the adoption of wise policies. In the last twenty-eight years he has made more speeches for the democratic party than any private citizen in the state. For ten or more years Mr. Morrison has lived in Charlotte, having removed here for the practice of his profession. In Mecklenburg, as in Richmond county, he has ranked among the leaders at the bar. In advocating the nomination of Cam eron Morrison, his friends confidently assert that he is-eminently qualified to discharge the important duties of the Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention An Unusually Appealing Smartness Characterizes the New Spring Suits Shown on our Ready-to-wear Floor SEEKERS of distinctive Easter wearables will be delighted with the sis:ht of the many, many models displayed in this Exhibit . of Spring: Suits presenting, as . they do, a wide variance of style tendencies and each possessing a well deserved claim to your admiration because of its appealing- smartness. There are suits as plain and neat as anyone could desire "strictly tailored" we call them they possess an air of refinement and good taste that has put them in high favor. Others are richly embroidered and br.aided and present a touch of color that will produce a most fascinating contrast when worn in the Easter Promenade. It is this great variety and assured style correctness that makes for satisfaction of the wearer of a Tailored Suit selected from among those we are telling you about today. . Spring Suits Selling at $65 and $69.75 These Suits possess many features to commend them, as 3'ou'll see when you examine the style, quality and value. The first is tailored of navy tricotine. The coat is made with a semi-fitted back, having shawl collar, which is neatly braided ;' the pockets are braided to match collar. A narrow leather belt confines the waist. Skirt with gathered back and inserted pockets. This suit sells at $65 each. Another handsome spring Suit is tailored of excellent quality navy Tricotine. - The back of the coat has the new over-blouse effect, a long shawl collar extends to the bot tom of the coat.. The back of the coat is neatly tucked and so is the belt. The skirt, is made in a smart two-piece model with gathered back and tailored pockets." A wonderfully good suit at $69.75 each. Navy Tricotine Suit at $100 In this suit you will see one of the happiest of the new spring styles. The material is a beautiful quality navy Tricotine. The coat is-made with panel effect back, handsome ly embroidered in black arid gold. The shawl collar and pockets are also embroidered A narrow belt fastens on sides. The skirt is made with paneled back, which is slightly gathered, three tucks over the hips gives the desired fullness. $100. A superb style and splendid value at Polo Coat, $45 Tailored of an excellent quality Velour, lined throughout with figured full silk.- The back model i i ii. i u ..ff Kin, nnrl tnn nlmd Angora. Aiacte m a snawi coiuir uuu mc tuns u.i k- "" - i- - a with rows of buttons, a narrow belt of salf material fastens on either side, stitched pockets complete the effect. Priced at $45. . tv,i fn,t nrlp1 is of camel's -hair cloth. Made with inverted pleat in DacK Another Lined throughout with brown peau de cygiie. This coat navv belt and patch pockets. sell at $49.75. The last Polo Coat to be mentioned is. tailored of an excellent quality goldtone fabric, and has fancy lining throughout. The back has inverted pleat and neat tucks on either Large flap pockets, also tucked to match tront, iimsnea wuu A splendid coat at $55 each. Plume Street Second Floor side. high office of Governor. "Without influ ence in youth, he is by wide reading and deep study, a man of culture and edu cation. As a lawyer he stands among the foremost of the profession in the statQ. He has appeared in many of the most noted lawsuits of his time, and al ways with great credit to himself and his cause. "While not a business man in the usual acceptance of the term, he has in his professional career come in contact with all lines of business acti vity, having been employed as counsellor 1 At Jl 1 and attorney by many of the most im- of the health ol her peopie, uw uev x Portant business organizations of the ment of hex -industries and he construe-. .... tt i. w wwinTl tion of sood roads; he would foster and stare, xie u iuiuus" ij . - - ;,i ,.(. f j i i,.toi,h PTicnni-flffe every legitimate industry of activities acquired a general Knowieuge of the state's industries. He is abso lutely friendly to, and unprejudiced against, any industry in which our peo ple are engaged, but is subservient to no industry of class. It is safe to say that no North Caro linian of the day has a profounder un derstanding of the fundamentals of gov ernment than has Mr. Morrison. As a political debater has no superior in the state. As the candidate of the dem- ocratic party, and, therefore, the leader in the the state campaign, he would up hold the principles and direct the forces of the party as we believe no other man in the party in the state could do. As Governor he would give the state a safe sound administration, devoted to the ed ucation of her children, tne proiecuui: SH8RTS her people. He would stand tor a .spir it of co-operation and brotherhood, and against class hatred; for the maintain ing in North Carolina of that high spirit of devotion to the basic principles of Americanism that has ever been one of state's most pronounced characteristics. W. C. DOWD, Charlotte, N. C. Nicaragua's Soapy Lake. A curiosity of Nicaragua is a soapy lake. This sheet of water, the lake of Nejpa, contains a strong solution of bicarbonate of potash, bicarbonate of soda, and sulphate of magnesia. It Is used as a h;ir wash, and enjoys a local reputation as a cure for exteroal and internal complaints. 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