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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-12-08

use, leaving the discarded prison
stripes in the valise. They prob
ably regarded the whiskey given
the guard and the clothes left
with him fair exchange for the
money, the citizens suits and
their liberty.
NO names were given by the pa
pers telling of the occurrence. of
which the above is the substance,
but the RoBEsoNIAN learns from
good authority of other facts
which TT in nicely with the story:
Some of them antedata while
Others are subsequent to the escape,
the whole, however. dove-tailing
and forming complete whole.
Last year there was living in
upper Robeson-in Blue Springs
township-a young man who was
reared by Democratic father and
had always been Democrat. The
tempter, in the person of Tom
Russell, brother of the Governor.
appeared, and lured this young
man away from the precepts of
his father, inducing him to vote
the fusion ticket. For this deser
ton of the faith in which he was
raised the young man was told
that in the event the, fusionists
carried the State and Russell was
elected Governor, Rom Russell
would be made warden of the pen
itentiary and would give him the
position of guard at that institu-
ton.
After the election and inaugu-
ration of Governor Russell his
brother was appointed warden of
the penitentiary and carried out
his part of the contract by giving
the young man the position of
guard. This he went to Raleigh
to take, in high spirits over the
easy place he had secured by SELL
ing his birthright.
But the sequel came. The young
man is; back at home in Robson
on indefinite leave of absence. II
is said he will not serve as guard
any more, and he is out two suits
of clothes and $14 in cash, which
were stolen from him before he
left Raleigh. The moral of all
this is plain. 1t doesn't pay
Democrats to monkey with the
Butler and Russell gang. They
or, dangerous even when wearing
stripes i'll the penitentiary.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-12-08
The Robson County Telephone COMPANY.

The Robson County Telephone Company.
a meeting of the stockholders
of the Robson County Telephone
Company was. .hekl in the Offices
of Mcneil & Mclean last Satur-
day afternoon. A majority of the
stock was represented and officers
were elected as follows:
Presidential. W. Mclean, of
Lumberton.
Vice President-J.>sV. Carter, of
Maxton.
Secretary and Treasurer. D.
Caldwell, of Lumberton.
Directors-R. w. Livermore, of
Pates, G. B. Patterson, of Max
ton, r. D. Caldwell, n a NC Lean;
Dr.,J. l.. Mcmillan, E. G. John
son and r. K. Proctor, Jr., of Lum-
berton.
The poles: are l..up and the ma
terial in hand for the line from
LumbertQn> to3Pates and thence to
Maxkon, and the ,wires will be
strung and the line in operation
III a few days. There is talk of
running lines in several directions
from Lumberton. Lines to Ash
pole and to St. Pauls will proba-
bly, be in operation in short
while. The latter will give us
connection with Lumber Bridge
over the line already in operation
by Shaw & McEachern.
The head Offices of the Compa:
ny are in Lumberton.
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BronIo Quis7ine Tablets
All Druggists refund ,themeney ii it fail.
to Cure 25c.
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l.. Shaw, of st. Pauls, was here

Saturday.
J. G. McCaskill, of Maxton, wa.
lin town Monday.
Mckay McKinnon, of Maxton
lis here this week.
A. J. Cottingham, of Maxton,
was here Monday.
DR.. T. A. Moment, of Rowland.
US visiting relatives here.
NELL Mcneil, of Parkton, was
here on business Monday.
II G. Bridgers, of Fillmore, was
ihero Thursday on business.
Express Agent G. A. Mauney
spent Sunday in Wilmington.
Miss Ada Stevens, of Smbthfield
is visiting Miss Maggie French.
Dr.. J. b. Brown, of Lsesville,
was here Monday attending court.
Capt. J. B. Edgerton, of Colds
'boro, was here Monday on bust
ness.
o. X. Smith, Register of Deeds
of Johnson county, WIS here last
Woek.
W. II. Edwards, of Marlboro
county, s. c., was visitor hero
Monday.
Mrs. Sue A. Mcleod, of Row
aand, visited relatives here last
"Wednesday.
d. n. Oliver.and Maj. Cooley,
business men of Rowland, were
;here Monday
p. Fitzhugh, S. B. Wlliamsand
A. l.. Jones, of Pembroke, were
there Monday.
Col. T. F.. Toon leaves today
for Oxford to attend the Baptist
State Convention.
j. II. Stackhouse and wife, of
Dillon, S. c., were here Saturday
on their way to Fayetteville.
A sawyer is wanted by Breeze &
Mccormick, at Pembroke. See
: advertisement III another column.
Miss pemiie Norment returned
Saturday from visit to Charlotte,
where she had been spending some
,time.
Mrs. S. Mcintyre and two chill
,dren were quite sick last week, but
ARE improving, we are glad to
learn.
Attorneys Jno. D. Shaw, ar, of
Laurinburg, and G.. B. Patterson;
q OF Mazton, are attending court
-tliis.week.
Mrs. R. D. Caldwell left yester-
sday for Oxford to attend the Bap-
fist State Convention, which meets
tomorrow.
Among Others from Rowland
who were here Monday we noticed
IS. l.. Adams, w. II. McCallum
land L. G. Mcneil.
Maj. John D.. Shaw, of Rock
,ingham, one of the foremost law
'yers in this section of the State,
us here attending court.
S. A. Branch, who is doing work
flor Contractor Ii. G.. Jones ut Ben
aettsville, came mp Friday to spend
n short while with his family.
Superior Court, the county COM
rmissioners and the board of educa-
tion all meeting on Monday,
brought good crowd to town.
Contractor II. G.. Jones, who is
mt Bennettsvllle experimenting
the erection Of new buildings,
spent Sunday with his family here.
Miss Mamie Malloy, of Lumber
Bridge, was here Saturday. She
was examined by Supervisor Surles
for certificate to teach in the
ipublic schools.
The National Hotel has started
out under its new management.
proprietor Cabaniss had an auspi-
'cious opening and is pleased with
Tthc outlook here.
Robson Superior Court; Judge
y. D. McLyer presiding, convened
Monday. Only civil issues are be7
dng tried. Court will probably
hold for two weeks.
When in town don't forget to
'call on A. w. Prevatt, in the Blake
building, for Fresh Oysters. He
keeps first-class Saloon. Oysters
served at all hours-in all styles.
Miss Estelle w. Richardson,
iprlmary teacher at Robson Insti-
tute, was sick part of last week,
but is able to attend to her duties
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-12-08
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL as they canpo.
reach the seat OF the disease. .Catarrh is
blood or constitutional disease, and III
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarfh Cure is take1
internally, and actssdire city on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. twas prescribed
by one of the best physicians in. this
country for years, and is regular pres.
cription. It is composed of the best
tc1lics known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly OH the
mucous surfaces. The perfect co1nbina-
tlcn OF tie two illgred;erts IS what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
Catarrfl. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-12-08
\ Warning.

"A Warning.
The papers tell of the recent es-
cape of some prisoners from the
penitentiary. The guard, who, it
is said, was close to the brother of
the Governor, was made drunk by
the prisoners, who made their es-
cape from the boiler room. Be-
fore making their escape the con-
victs searched the valise of the
guard and finding therein two
suits of clothes and 81 in money,
appropriated them 10 their own
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-12-08

| carry a full line of Blood
Purifiers, including S. S. S.,
B. B. B., P. P. P, Paine's Celery
Compound, Hoods and Ayers
SarsapaIilla, also Taper Sarsa-
par:illa at zZsc. ;ner bottle, guar;
apteed to be as good as SIIood'$
or any other, also Pure Drugs,
Stationery, Toilet Articles, Jew
elry, Paints, Cigars, Tobacco,
Etc.
INITIAL to call on me if you
want full value for your money.
Truly.
J p. MCMILLAN
PHYSICIAN r. DRUGGIST.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-12-08

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative BronIo Quis7ine Tablets
All Druggists refund themeney if it fail.
to Cure 25c.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-12-08

EIlaseJ Jenkins, tLumbertOn.
Anaadiourned meeting of Fay.
ettevhle Presbytery was held in
the Presbyterian church at Fay.
ettevnle last Thursday night. The
resignation of Rev. Al. Nickel.
way, pastor Of the church IA Fay.
ettvllke, was read and although
speeches in opposition to it's adop-
ton were maiele by q committee
representing the church, the pas
toral relation was dissolved, tc
take effect January LIST. Mr.. Nc.
Kelway goes to Charlotte to be.
come editor of the North Carolina
Presbyterian and to fill the posi-.
ton of Superintendent of Homo
missions. .Rev.J S. Black, of Rec
Springs, former pastor of ST
Pauls, accepted work i'll the grour
of churches, Sardis, .Summerville
Flat Branch, Barbecue and Spout
Springs. St. Pa,ils, Mt. Tabor
Philadephus and Lumbertol
churches were constituted l1as
toral charge and We're directed t,
call a pastor at rs early a day a.
practicable. The ether bushes.
transacted was not of special in
terest to readers of the RoBEso
MAN.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
DUTIES PROBLEM GRAVE
The President and Cabinet VIII Be Con-
suited NV the Attorney General

The President and cabinet VIII We Con.
suited by the Attorney General
NEW York. Sept Ga special to
the Herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley aud the entire
mem bership of the cabinet will proba-
bly, be consulted before Attorney Cen
eral KcKenna announces his opinion
Is to the construction TO he placed on
section 20 Of the Dingley law, impos-
ing discriminating duties.
The attorney general had expected
TO announce his report this week, hut
now the understanding is that IL is to
bc held back until next week, and in
the meantime the President will eut
short his outing and return To Wash
iugton. 1t is probable that the ques-
lion will be the subject of general
exchange OF views at a meeting of the
ca binet before the opinion is written.
"Thc questions involved are so inn
portant that all the light possible is
be thrown on them before the admin
istration is committed TO a construc-
tion which might dcmoralize the eu-
tire foreign commerce OF the country
and which involves = matter OF about
$40. 100, 900 per year an customs reve-
nues, according to the calculations OF
the officials OF the treasury depart
ment This calculation is made on the
basis of the years imports and on the
assumption that the imports under
the discriminating duty would be
practically the same in value and
would come in ships OF the same ma
tionalities. British ships bringing
goods from other countries than Brit
ish territory IN Europe would be the
heaviest sufferers, and IL is expected
that one result of the imposition Of
this duty would be the transfer OF
many British ships TO the flags of ma
tions having more favorable treaties
with the United States.
The general assumption is that on
account of the imposition of these du-
ties on goods coming into the United
States through contiguous country,
the trans-coutinenta roads of the
United States would be benefited at
the expense Of the Canadian Pacific
road, but when IL is taken into con-
sideration that the steam ship eonnec-
tions OF most of these roads would be
unfavorably affected, II appears that
about the only road which would gain
any decided advantage would be the
Southern Pacific, which, having con
INJECTIONS with the American line
Of steamships from san Francisco
would have the advantage Of discrim-
ination in favor OF its steamship con
nections as well as against its Cana
dian rival About the only cities that
would gain any decided advantage
would be Halifax aud St John, as the
effect OF the discriminating duty on
goods brought into the United States
over the Canadian Pacific would tend
TO break up the transit OF such goods
through New England 10 the seaboard
and divert this traffic 10 these ports In
British territory.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
RINGLlNG BROS CIRCUS.
This Famous Exhibition More Than
Doubled Since Last Season

Rineling Bros famous Worlds
Greatest Shows will exhibit in Guthrie
October l. The event will be an inter
estipg one. not only because Of the pop
ulsrity Of this wonderful amusement
institution, but also because the pres.
ent season marks distinct era in the
growth of this biggest OF big shows.
Since last season the paraphernalia OF
the show has been entirely recon-
structed. while the entire exhibition
has been so vastly enlarged that 1t 10
now fully twice as large as during the
season OF 1896 There are twice as
many elephants; twice as many rail-
road care; twice as many people; twice
as many performers; twice as much
seating capacity; twice as many arenic
spaces; twice as much space on the
huge hippodrome course for the eXcit-
ing racing contests and twice as many
of the great and distinctive features
which have hitherto gwen Ringing
Bros famous circus its superb indi
viduality. II is evident that such an
enlargement OF an exhibition, already
vastly larger and better than its co.
temporaries, must have entailed the
expenditure of a princely sum, and 1t
is not a surprise TO learn that the
actual capital invested in Ringling
! Bros Worlds Greatest shows this
season is over SO, 200, 600. This, more
over, comprehends only portion OF
the outlay, for the daily cost OF oper.
ating this stupendous institution av-
, erages $1,000, an aggregate OF over
81, 200, coo during the season. 1t is, there
fore, no eXaggerRtion to say that this
great exhibition represents more cap
ital and greater annual expense than
all other shows com bined. Figures
cannot lie-ehey are the absolute test
OF greatness. And the circus To say
that Ringling Bros have tins season
brought together the greatest aggre
CATION OF Rrenic celebrities ever seen,
either in America or Europe, is simply
to repeat the declaration OF all who
have seen this seasons marvellous e.
hibition. The most intrepid riders
the most gracefully athletic acrobats,
the most startling mid air evolution
lists, the most wondrously trained ami
mails, embracing 25 reason.endowed
elephants-a happy family OF wises
pachyderms, ranging from the tiniest
OF baby elephants TO the largest o
living beasts; the most beautiful ami
NAL in all creation, pure white ele
phant; the most massively gorgeoul
dens and cages OF rare wild beasts, IL
countless numbers and endless variety
and, over all the largest, the longest
the highest canvas pavilions ever con
structed absolutely waterproof, Ant
aFordIng vast areas for the exhibition
OF the geologic, ethnic, equine anC
gymnic wonders Of the great show.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07

Misrepresentation is the fAyorite
weapon in the Republican Ar nory.
The latest victim 10 be attacked is
former Senator PETER who has been
accused by the Repu press Of
saving that ''silver was dead issue.
OF course Peaer never said anything Of
the kind, but whenever a lie. OF this
character is started the Republican
press gives IT the widest publicity,
comments ON it editorially, and never
makes an honest aud manly correction.
This was notably the case in regard to
senator Stewart, aud now PETER is
made to suffer.
In letter to +. c, Wood secretary
OF the BmetAllic club OF Chicago,
former Senator PETER says
''l have not At any time said silver
is dead issue. What / did say wks
This "Like our two great antagonists,
We are divided among ourselves, but
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
First published In Guthrie Daily Leader,
August 10, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. r., August
10, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
lng-named settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof I'm support
OF his claim, ami that said proof Will be
made before the Iegister and receiver al
Guthrie, o. T., on September IS, 1897 viz:
Jacob Owens, for the Sc or CT sec 6, twp
70, OF ., e.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said lard, viz:
Charles c. Smith, Elisha Chesnut, Isaac
II. Chestnut and George w. Deal, all OF
Mitchell, o. II.
4210 A. N. J. CROOK, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07

Land Office at Guthrie, o. r., August
FL. 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
Intention 10 make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie. o. T., on September %, 1857, viz:
6. and Sc or NV ar sec 2 Up ~ NIL
lie names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, via:
Honer Fugate, Thomas j Lewis,
James p Martin, Fielding 5. Pulliam,
all OF LangstOn.
lel9 A y. j CRocK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07

THE Pennsylvania Democrats have
given William i. Harrity, the national
committeeman from that state, his
walking papers They don't propose TO
have any traitors to represent the old
Keystone state Democracy on that
committee. HArrity repudiated the
Chicago convention platform and the
national ticket and now the PennsYl-
vAnia Democracy repudiates Harrity.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
First published IN the Daily Leade.
sept. ., 1897,
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., sept. ],
1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
named settler has filed notice OF his in
tention TO make final proof IN support Of
his claim. and that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver u.
s. land office at Guthrie, .. T., on octO-
Der 9. 1897, viz:
John L. Gordon, for the hf, ne qr,
sec l2 tp Is, west.
He names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz;
UJames j Mcdaniel lanes I kinzer and
William II Rickstreis M OF Guthrie, o.
I. and ThOslas Poteet OF Mckinley, o.
IN s22e A N. J CROOK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
First Published In the Guthrie Daily
Leader, August 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., August
3, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of his
Intention to make final proof IN support
Of his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, Q. t., on September 9, 1897, viz:
Chas. c. How for the lots and ., and S
hf ne or, sec 2, tp lon, i W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz
Morris A. Hutchins, James Il. Smith,
Edwin Lowe, Moses NJ. Likes, all OF
LangstOn, O. 7.
4205 A N j CROOK Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07

THE Dingley tariff has about as
much to do with the advance in the
prices OF agricultural productions as a
rain storm in India would have on the
sands OF Oklahoma Even Mckinley,
when Mark Hsnna's back is turned, is
honest enough to give credit to provi-
dence so far as the west is concerned,
but when it comes TO the east he
draws the line and insists that the
credit belongs TO the Republican party
which enacted the Dingley tariff law.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
First published in the Daily Leader
Aug %, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land efiice AT Guthrie, okla, August
20, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention TO make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof va! Se
made before the register and receiver L..
5. land office at Guthrie, Okla, on Sep
tember 30 1887, viz;
Clairglle BreauX, for the G hf, W or,
sec Is, OF tp II n, ".
lie names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous resid, nee upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Hilary Whitlow, Daniel Shea, Daily
Smith, AlphOnso j Aston, all OF Langs-
ton. O. 4.
4se6 A. n. j. CROOK. Register.
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First published IN the Daily Leader Aug
ust ~ ls9T
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Guthrie, Oklahoma, Aug
ust 26, 1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has hled notice OF his
intention 10 make tlnal proof In support
OF his claim. and that said proof VIII be
made before the register and receiver of
United States land Office al Guthrie, Okla,
on September 80, 1897, viz;
Prince A. Haqby, for the hf, NV or OF
sec. %, twp. II n, r e.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Freeman w Wallace, Howard c. Gle
ment, Daniel Parks and George Baker,
all Of Lanqston, O. Il.
4927 A. y. j. Crook, Register.
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First published in the Daily Leader.
Aug. s,lls97.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, Ok, Aug. 7,
1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
named settler has filed notice Of hts inten-
tlon TO make final proof IN support Of his
claim, and that said proof win be made
before the register and receiver At Gnth-
rie, Ok, on Sept L., 1897. VIZ:
Andrew G.. Copeland, for the or sec.
. twp IS 2w.
He names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land. viz:
Richard j. Holloway, Charles T. Ma
lone, James i. kInzer, Calvin Ramsey
all 81 Guthrie. o. 4.
1906 A. n. J, Crook. Registea
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
First published in the Daily Leader Au-
gust 10. 1897.
Notice for Publication,

Land Office at Guthrie. o. T.. An
gust is, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
lng-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention 10 make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof wflf be
made before the register and receiver at
Guthrie, o. T., on September "a, 1897, viz:
Charles Nj. Corr, TOR the SO or oil sec / 4,
twp Is, OF T 3, ".
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
James Demaree, Thomas Hopewell.
William Bowman aud Samuel Corn, all
Of Seward, O. Il.
49l6 AM. CROOK Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07

A. AN evidence OF thrift and push
the premises and sidewalks OF certain
members Of the city government are
kept clean OF weeds and rubbish by
police court conviets working out their
dnes. while other portions Of the city
are allowed to grow crops of weeds
enough 10 supply the whole territory,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07

The "BicyclisCs Best Friend" is
familiar name for DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve, always ready for emerg-
encies. While specific for piles, IL
also instantly relieves and cures cuts,
bruises, salt rheum, eczema and all
affections OF the skin. II never fails
Seatonian Drug Co, Eagle Drug Store
and G. r Renfro
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07
First published Daily Leader Aug
ust ~. 1897.
NOticp for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. y, Aug
ust 9s, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow
Ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention 20 make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof viii be
made before the register and receiver, at
Guthrie, Okla. on October Q, 1897, viz;
Fred Madden, for the ne or OF sec l2,
twp 10, w,
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF, said land. viz:
A. p Frisbie, j. T. Thompson, w =.
Eager aud Felix McGinnis, all OF Guthrie,
OF.
492s AM. CROOK. Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-09-07

THERE is no earthly reason why the
Oklahoma State fair this fAll should
not equal in splendor and purses the
fairs OF Wichita and Dallas. A little
inter est mRnifested by local business
men viii go far toward reaching this
much desired result.