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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

Mr.. R. E. Powell is extremely
i'll.
Rev. Jos. Paul, who has been
suffering for year or two with
cancer on his face, is very feeble.
Recent fires in the vicinity of
Rozier, destroyed lots of timber
and about 800 to 500 panels of
fence for DR.. S. B. Rozier.
We are encouraged that we will
ere long have better mail service.
An<effort is being made to get the
St. Pauls route to serve Saddle
Tree also.
A singing class, under the'man.
agement of Mr.. A. A. Bethune,
has been organized at Barker'l
church. It is needless to say that
under such leader there will be
good results.
Mr.. Durham Lewis is going, (ol
rather has gomez into the cultiva
tion of tobacco quite extensivel,
for the first year. He has EN-
ployed an experienced man t
superintend the work and ha
built eight barns. He also has
machine the capacity of which i
eight acres a day, that will set on
and water the plants all at once
May 4th, 1897.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12
What James Was Reading.
Tid-Bits.


"James, dear, will you bring me up, a
scuttle of Goals from the CELLAR" said a
busy wife.
"Thasas Ijust the way with ,you," said
James. with a fruwn, ,z.she put down his
book and rose from the armchair.
'Just the way with me?"
Yes" he snapped. "As soon as you
see me enjoying myself you have some
thing or other for me to do. Didn't you
see was absorbed in my reading9"
Well, dear. will do it myself"
eyes, and tell everybody-your mother
especially-that You ,iaave.te carry your
own coal up from thefctair. Ne, LII do
it. Let me mark my place"
So he marked the place in the book at
| which he had ceased reading and when
he went down in the cellar, grumbling
all the way, she picked up the volume.
and found it was love story, and tfSt
the passage he had been absorbed III was
as follows:
my dating, wi,en.yss,sass ay,Y wife. I
will shield and protect you from every
care The winds of heaven shall not visit
your face too roughly; those pretty hands
shall never be soiled by menial tasks;
your wish shall be my law; your happi.
ness"
Just then he re-appeared, and, dropping
the scuttle upon the floor, said:
There's your coal! Give me my
book"
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

A circular issued by Maj. Gen.
w. L. DeRosset, N. c. D. U. ",
in reference to the Confederate re-
.union.at Nashville, Tenn, June
22-24, says:
In order to give the Veterans
the benefit of the route taking
them through the most famous
battlefelds, we have selected the
Seaboard Air Line, and expect to
leave Wilmington on a special train
the morning of the 21st of June.
To make the trip as pleasant as
possible, we will be pleased to
have you join us en- route, or at
Monroe, N. c., which is the
most available point of rem
fdezvous.
| This connection would allow ill
the"Tar Heels" to take the "Con.
federate Special" passing through
Abbeville, Atlanta, Cartersville.
Chickamauga, Kennesaw, Chatta
nooga, Lookout Mountain an6
other points of interest on the
line to Nashevllle.
If you think favorably of max
ing this train a great Confederate
Special" we would be glad to heal
from ,you.and make all necessar.
arrangements, providing specia
coaches and sleeping asar accom-
modations if same should be de
, sired.
A coach willibe. assigned to eacl
camp of, oysrffrry (AO) member
3 and sadh Camp is earnestly re
r questeH to have a banner, givin
f name and number of Camp
r placed on its coach.
That arrangemements may b
perfected ut once, communicat
Q without delay with Col. w. !
IS Woodward, Chief Quartermastel
q Wilmington. n. C.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

Transient advertisements to be pub
uishod one month and under, must be
paid for in advance. All advertising for
a shorter time than three months is con-
sidered transient advertising. Accounts
rendered quarterly for all advertisements
published for longer period of time.
Local advertisements appearing among
reading matter will be Charged 10 cents
per line for each insertion.
Legal advertisements, such as admins
traitors and executors notices, commits
sioners' and trustees sales, summons to
u,on-residents, ETC., will be charged for at
legal rates, except when they exceed a
certain limit of space, in which case we
reserve the right to fix our own price
All such business must be PAID FOR IN
ADVANCE. The charge is very small and
we cannot afford to take risks or wait the
pleasure of persons TO pay.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12
MAY
WHOLE NO. 1920.

and sacks, made from plain wo-
ven fabrics is reduced from IL cent
per pound to l cent per pound.
There is slight change in the
classification of the handkerchief
schedule. There isa substitute
for paragraph 34f, in regard to
woven fabrics, composed of flax.
hemp or ramie, which provides
that where these articles weigh
four ounces or more per square
yard, and contain not more than
sixty threads to the square inch,
there shall be duty of 4 of a
cent per pound, seaere they conf
tain not more than 12O threads to
the inch, 8 cents per pound;
where they contain not more than
lSO threads to the square inch, 10
cents per square yard, and in ad-
dition to AL the foregoing, 80 per
cent. There lisa provision added
that none of these-azticles discov-
cred in this paragraph shall pay
a less rate of duty than SO per
cent, except fabrics weighing less
than four ounces per square yard
which are to pay only 35 per cent.
All manufactures under this sched-
ule not specially provided, are re-
duced from so to 40 per cent. An
ad valorem- duty of 20 per cent is
imposed on plows, harrows, har.
vesters reapers, agricultural drills
planters, mowers, and horse rake:
cultivators, threshing machines
and cotton gins.
! The following additions ar,
made to the House bill FREQ list
Fish, except salmon, caught in tn,
Great Lakes, or other fresh wa
] ters, by ortforGitizens of the Uni
ted States; berries, fruit in brine
tropical fruit plants for propaga
cation, lemon, lime and orange Jul
ces; loadstones, orange and ilem
on peels, not preserves; railroad
ties. There is new paragraph
4 in regard to coal+tar, which con
tinues on the free list, and whicl
reads as follows: "Coal tar an
i products of coal tar, known a
, creosote oil, benzine, ..napthalir
;. phrenol and dresol."
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12
G. w. MCQUEEN.
THE LUMBERTON BARBER.

When you wish an easy shave,
AS good as barber ever gave,
just call on NE at my saloon,
Atlmoriing, eve or noon;
i'rut and dress the hair with grace,
no suit the contour of the face.
NY room is neat and towels clean,
scissors sharp and razors keen,
hna everything / think you'll find
10 sait the face and please the mind,
'hn1 all my art and skill can do,
II you Just call I'll do for you.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12
MYLovE.

My love, she IS no longer young;
Her hair is ringed with gray;
The grace that to her figure chung
Does not remain today.
Her step IS not SO light as erst;
Her>cheek is paler grown;
Her hand is thinner than when first
1t lay within my own.
One slender finger holds in ward
Our unions token fair;
Then close it chung, but now guard
Confines the circlet there.
Her eyes with tender love are lit;
They gaze upon 1ne.nox;
ThesSignature of care is writ
III wrinkles OH her brow
Four times has Heaven enriched our goods
With treasure from the skies;
And thrice has grief unlocked its floods
And drowned her gentle eyes.
Her heart is an unfathomed spring
Whose depths all tears receive;
"She loves me best whene'er sing
The songs that make her grieve."
Her peaceful brow contains no trace
Of passion conflict striven:
A purer flame has filed her face
The efluence of Heaven.
For there her fancies often roam,
And there she fain would be
What time her thoughts are, of the home
Of those she longs to see.
| I hear them in her voice, in truth;
see them in her eyes;
My love, she wears, with fadeless youth,
The grace of paradise.
| EDWARD N POAlER0Y
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

An Alabama friend of Senator Pettus,
of that State, says the Washington Post.
was relating at the Metropolitan some
what comical story in which the Senator
figured. AS Gen. Pettus was going to his
home he met very decrepit old fellow.
Gen. Pettus caught the tottering patri-
arch by the arhrsn11helped him on. The
latter returned his Enthusiastically .saild
said with some pride in his voice, "If-
were as young as you and you were my
age, it would give me pleasure to assist
you in this way." yes" said Gen.
Pettus, "and how old are you?' Seven
ty-four," said the ancient. my friend, !"
said the Alabama statesman, II will be
seyenty-six next Iune"
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12
The ROBE S 0 N Ia N,

Published every Wednesday at Lumberton,
NC, nt $2Ooa year and 800 for six months
II Is read every week ly large number OF the
most intelligent people of Robeson county and
ha. general circulation in all the surrounding
counties, including Florence, Marion, Marlboro
md darlington. In South Carolina. THE ROBE
so.t,S Is now in its twenty-eighth year and is
$40 longer an experiment. 1t never missed an
t.sue until the death OF its late ownerand hopes
10 make NJ good future record. Particular
attention will bc given to- keeping up the high
standard of excellence II has attained as pur-
yey,n,nf local news.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

ST would not be without Chamberiain's
Cough Remedy for its weight in gold"
writes D. J. Jones, of Holland. Va. my
wife was troubled with cough for near
ly two years. tried various patent REM
edies, besides rzlan1erous prescriptions
from physicians, all ll6f~thich did no good
was at last persuaded to try heale of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, WHICH
promptly relieved the cough. The SEC
ond bottle effected complete .cure."
1ae IA5 sd so .ceat iket&aes ,are fos
sale by DIR. z. D.WIcAliiian.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

L. F. Farley conducts a large mercan-
tile business at Liberty Hill, Ga. He
says: Zone applecAtion Of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm relieved me of a severe
pain in my back. think it o. k.'' Por lame
back, rheumatism, neuralgia, swehirsSS,
sprains, bruises, burns and scalds no 9TH
er liniment can approach Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. 1t is intended especially for
these diseases and is famous for its cures.
For sale by DIR. ]. D. Mcmillan.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12
NOTHNG SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS.
IUDIcIOUS ADVERTISING

CREATES many a new business;
ENLARGEs many all old business;
PRESERVES many large business;
Rd;vIvEs many dull business;
REscuEs many lost business;
SAVES many falling business;
SEcuREs success i'll any business.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12
Raddyss- Poser.

An Irishman and Frenchman were
disputing over the nationality of a friend
of theirs.
81 say" said the Freshman, THAT II
'he was born in France he is a French
man."
"Begorra!,' said Pat, eff cat should
hav kittens in tn oven would yez cali
thin biscuits?"
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

To advertise judiciously," use the
columns of THE RoBEsoNIAN. 1t is pub
1ished in one of the live and growing
towns of North Carolina and circulates
extensively among an intelligent and
prosperous people, Whose trade is well
worth seeking and having.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

Slight earthquake shocks were
felt at several points i'll North
Carolina last week. Hickory, Le-
noir, Elkin, Winston, Greensboro
and other towns felt the tremble.
No damage was reported.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

Give to pig when it grunts, and a
Child when it cries, you will have a fine
pig and a bad child.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

Gold is an idol worshipped in all eli
mates without single temple, and by all
classes without single hypocrite.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-05-12

'Now, remember" said the school
teacher, "a contagious disease is ere ,yRp
can catch"
lis spanking diseasea" asked 'eeH9y
Bloobumper.
"No; how ridicaieusr'
~yWell, often catch one."
Mr.. John Petssesp, Off Patoutville. 'Isa,,
was agreeably surpristk mot long ago.
For eighteen months he hak been troublei
with dysentery and had tried three OF tho
best hsetors in New Orleans. besides halt
a dozen ss1,.sorespatent medicines, bat -.
ceivedvery little relief. chafnberiain.s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
fhaving been recommended 10 him, he
gave it trial and to his great surpeise,
three doses of that remedy rdected .
permanent cure. Mr.. VIM. McNamaSs,
a well known merchant of the same piace
is well acquainted with Mr.. Peterson Ard
attests to the truth of this statement This
remedy is for sale by DR.. ]. d. Mcmillan.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
eLooDHouNos ARE UNCERTAIN.

Case Where One Thcy Ran Down Proved
an Iron-Clad Alibi.
Kentland. Ind, May iS-The first case
ever tried in this court where the testi-
mony of bloodhourds was used has
been brought to an end by TIE jury rem
derirg a verdict acquitting the defend
ant. The home of George McCarn. Of
Goodlard, was entered last Friday night
and $50 stolen. The only clue the thief
left was his footprint on the freshly
painted floor. The Chalmers blOodhounds
were put on the scent Saturday evening
and never left 1t until they had trailed
a man to patch of underground three
miles from Reynolds, a distance of twen-
ty-seven miles from Goodland.
In the circuit court the defendant
proved clear alibi by the testimony of
four farmers, who swore they had given
the prisoner meals, including eupper, at
$3.50 p. m, on the day of the theft, four
miles north of Reynolds, or a distance
OF thirty-four miles from the scene of
the robbery. The owner of the hounds
declares there can be no mistake, but
the jury acquitted the man without
leaving the box,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Doings OF the state soIons.

Springfield. May 1s.-In the house
the bill providing for a method OF
arbitrsting differences between indi.
vidaals came up on its passage, and
was defeated 81 to So.
Crawford's primary election bill
WAS defeated Is to IL. Crawford
gave notice OF motion to reconsider
In the senate the house bill
providing that ballots be printed
In two newspapers OF different
political beliefs was passed. The
house bill compelling foreign com.
panies doing business in Illinois to
have an office in the state and fixing
the scale of license fees was passed.
The senatorial apportionment bill
was read the second time and further
consideration postponed until tomor'
row. The butterine bill was ad'
vanced to the third reading, and
made . special order for tomorrow
on Its passage.
The senate's bill providing in quasi
criminal cases appealed from jus
tice Of the peace, that the appellant
in addition to bond shall deposit &c
as security for costs. was passed.
The remainder OF the forenoon ses'
sion was taken up in the discussion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Bricc's Railway Pro;ects.

Toledo. o., May 1s.-Out of a mass of
Brice rumors which have been floating
around in railroad circles for the past
five or six weeks at last something
definite has developed. On or before the
29th. the Michigan division of the Gin
cinnati. Jackson and Mackinaw is to be
sold or leased to the Detroit and Lima
Northern. 1t comes from the most re-
liable sources that all the details for the
transfer have been arranged and all
that remains to complete the deal is
the fsrmalties of the sale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Russia shows Her Hand.

Constantinople, May ia sud-
den and unexpected change in the
political situation occurred shortly
before noon. Russia quietly showed
her hand and thereby forced Ger
many. Turkey Is out Of the game
to all intents and purposes. Last
night and early this morning Tur-
key. supported by Germany. practi-
cally was defying Russia, France.
Austria. Great Britain and Italy in
slsting on the annexation OF Thessslv
in addition to huge war indemnity
and seemingly determined to march
on Athens. The ministers received
official advices from Sofa today that
orders had been issued for the par
tial mobilization Of tho Bulgarian
army. possibly at the instigation Of
Russia, and there was hurried con-
sultation Of ministers. The war
party favored further defiance. but
in the end pacific couusels prevailed.
for orders we're telegraped Edham
Pasha to cease hostilities.
Berlin, May 1S-It is announced
this afternoon that the German am
bassador at Constantinople has
finally been instructed to cooperate
With the other ambassadors to secure
an srmistice between Turkey and
Greece.
London, May ls.-The foreign Of
fee this evening confirms the report
that tho Turkish commanders re-
ceived orders to arrange with the
Greek commanders for an armistice.
Lamia, May 1S, .. m.-The
Greeks have abandoned Domokos.
Athens, May IS A private tele-
gram this morning announces that
the Greeks have abandoned Almyros.
which has been occupied by 1900
Turks. Gen. Smolenski Is retreat
ing on Kephslosi. Coils. Vassos and
Limbricis will start for the front to-
day with the whole Athens garrison.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Illinois Cnnrrr-,tinnaIists.

Peoria, Ills, May 1S.-The General
Congregational association, of Illineis.
opened its fifty-fourth annual conven-
ton in the First Congregational church
last night. Rev. q. II. Wilson. OF Pax
ton. preached the opening sermon. and
the communion service was conducted
by Rev. A. A. Stevens. the venerable
former pastor of the First churcn, as
sisted by Rev. W. r. Day. ot Aurora.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Of the Avery bill amending the fra
tsrnal beneficiary Insurance law.


Peoria, May 1S.-The Illinois Con.
gregational convention this morning
choose DR.. willard Scott. of Chi
cago. for moderator. President
Blanchard, Of Wheaton college, the
retiring moderator, made an address.
A memorial was presented favoring
the organization Of state congrega.
tional foreign missionary society.
Supt. DR.. Tompkins. Of the Home
Missionary society. reported that the
work was hampered by the lack Of
funds. Rev. r. j. Bennett delivered
an address advising plan Of preach
ing from the bible only.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
An Attempt to Assassinate
Senator Mcpherson.
SAVED BY HIS SECRETARY,
Russia's Hand in the Eastern
Complications.
The State Legislators and
Other Late News.

New York. May 1s.-william B.
Van AIKEN, with an unknown compan-
ion attempted to kill ex- United States
Senator j. X. Mcpherson in the lat
ter's Office here today. McPherson's
secretary grasped the pistol. the
trigger falling on his finger and pre-
venting . discharge. 1t is thought
the trouble arose over q suit In
which both parties are involved.
though Mcpherson, who is too nearly
prostrated from the shock to give
details. says he never saw either of
the men before. Van AIKEN was ar
rested. His companion escaped.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Showed Himself . Man of Taste.

Niles, Mich. May 1s.-Boren Weesaw,
Pottawatomie Indian. living near
Hartford, was arrested Saturday on a
queer charge. Weesaw got drunk and
evinced most remarkable affection
for his pale faced friends by trying his
osculatory accomplishments on Hartford
young women. The latter objected to the
big Indians kisses. and after half a
dozen had been subjected OF the indig-
nifty Weesaw was arrested and taken
before justice. where he was heavily
f1ned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
Roman Catholic Knigh< Adjourn.

Mobile, Ala. May 1S.-The council of
Catholic Knights has adjourned. Su-
preme officers were elected as follows:
Edward Feeney, Brooklyn. president;
Charles OFT. Galveston, Tex. vice pTesi-
dent: Richard Walsh. ST. Louis. secre-
tary: Girard Reiter. Vincennes. Ind,
treasurer: w. c. Smith, Louisville, trus-
tee for six years. Kansas City was Sc
ieeted for the next meeting place Of the
council
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18
DOMOKOS FALLS.
Turks Achieve the Growing Tri-
umph Of the War.
HELLEHEs FORCED TO FALL BACK

One Correspondent Says They Met Crush
ing Defeat-Athens Advices Admit Dis
aster and the City L. FUN Of Excitement
-Repulse Of the Moslems Claimed, How
ever, and That the Turks Were In Over,
whelming Numbers.
Athens, May ia dispatch just re-
ceived from Domokos says that the
Greek right wing has been compelled to
retire six kilometers.
London, May ia dispatch to The
Times from Athens says that the follow
ing telegram has been received from
Crown Prince Constantine: "Our right
wing under Colonel Mastrapas has beer
compelled to retreat. It still holds
Voussi, but may find 1t necessary to re.
tire on Phourka pass. It was necessary
to bring up all the reserves in order to
repulse the furious attacks Of the enc
my. Our wounded have been sent to
Lamia. The conduct Of the army was
praiseworthy."
London, May 1S.-The Daily Tele-
graphs special correspondent with the
Turkish forces in Thessaly telegraphing
late last night says: "Edhem Pasha has
moved on from point to point and finally
occupied Domokos. The Greeks have
sustained a crushing defeat"
Intense Excitent at Athens.
Athens, May 18.-The most entense ex-
element prevails here. All the cabinet
ministers were assembled yesterday at
the ministry of marine, where the dis
patches from the front were received.
The gravity of the situation cannot be
over-estimated. Dispatches sent from
Domokos at p. m. yesterday said that
the Greek left wing has fallen back to-
wards the center before thrice the num-
Der of Turks The battle continued aft
er sunset yesterday, but despite the
yielding Of the left wing the Turks were
finally repulsed. General Mavromichalis
was wounded. A dispatch sent from
Domol.os at noon yesterday by the way
Of Lamia said $4,000 Turks-infantry,
cavalry, and artfllery-have attacked
the Greek line at several points Of the
left wing and the center, with a view of
penetrating southwark and surrounding
Dcmolxos. Large forces are also attack
ing General Smolenski.
Two Greek Guns Well Served.
Domokos, May 1s-The Turkish at
tack on the Greek right wing began at
o'clock yesterday afternoon, but the
flank attacks were considered to be feints
and it was believed that the main attack
OF the Turks would be made upon the
Greek center. where Crown Prince Con-
stantine was in command. Two Greek
cannon did great execution on the prin-
cipal Turkish colmun, which was ad-
vancing through the hills. The Turkish
infantry at several points was in con-
tact with the Greeks. 1t is believed
here that the attack on General Smolens-
XII near Almyros is only a strategic oper-
alton and that the Turks will endeavor
to cut between the two Greek armies,
occupy the road leading to the Othry
mountains and thus cut of the retreat
of the crown prince.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-18

Louisville, May 1S-Eddie Bald, Of
Buffalo. defeated Owen Kimble, Of
this city. in match race at Fountain
Ferry park yesterday afternoon. The
event was run in three heats. Kimble
won the first. one-third of a mile, in
0:4S 2-5. Bald won the half-mile in
1:26 2-5 and the one-mile heat in 2:l1 3-5.
The lattep was paced.