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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Pain from a Burn Promptly
Relieved by Chamberlain's Pain
Balm.

A little child of Michael Struss, of
Vernon, Conn, WAS recently IN great
pain from burn on his hand, and as
cold applications only increased intam-
nation, Mr.. Strauss came to Mr. James
N. Nicnols, local merchant, for some
thing to stop the pain. Mr.. Nichols
says; 81 advised him to use Chamber
lain's Pain Balm, and first application
drew out the inflammation and gave
immediate relief. 1 have used this
lniment myself and reccomend it very
often for cuts, burns, strains and lame
back, and have never known it to dis
sapoint." For sale by Freemon Bros,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Chamberlain'e Cough Remedy
Acts on Natures Plan.

The most successful medicines are those
that aid nature. Chamberlains Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. Take it when
you have cold and it will allay the
cough, relieve the lungs, aid expectora-
ton, open the secretions and aid nature
in restoring the system to a healthy con
dition Thousands have testified to its
superior excellence. 1t counteracts any
tendency of cold to result in pneumo-
MIA. Price, % cents. Large size, so
cents. For sale by Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Nonresident Notice.

CLEMENS GROTE,
VS.,
JOHN HoLLANDER, ct, al.
In Chancery Court at Lawrenceburg,
STennessee.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22

JOHN llOlILANDER, et al.
In Chancery Court at Lawrenceburg,
Tennessee,
In this cause it appearing from the
Original Bill which is sworn to, that
the Heirs, of Bernard August Kerleman,
who are made parties defendant are
unknown and whose residence can not
be ascertained after diligent inquiry,
The above defendants the unknown
heirs of Bernard August Kurleman, De-
ceased, are therefore, hereby, required
to appear at the next regular term of
Chancery Court at Lawrenceburg,
Tenn, on Nov. 20, 1905, and make de-
Tense to the bill filed against them in
this cause by Clemens Grote or other
wise the bill will be taken for con-
fcssed as to them and the cause will be
set for hearing eXparte.
1t is further ordered that this notice
be published in the Lawrence Demo-
crat for four consecutive weeks.
This Sept LIST 1908.
TlIos. If. MEREDITH, G, M.
SrARNEs & CARRErI, Solicitors.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1905-09-22
Notice.

We will do plain sewing, unreasonable
prices at my home on North Military
Street. We will appreciate your patron
age.
Mrs. w. w. CROWDER,
Mrs. J. c. SPRINGER.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
XMAS ENTERTAINMENT AT BLAcKBlRD.
Given With Vim and Enthusiasm at BIackbird
NJ. E. Church on New Years Eve.

BLAcKBIRD, Jan. 1O:-A very ENJOY
able Christmas entertainment was
given at Black bird NJ. E. Church on
New Years Eve. The Church was
beautifully decorated with holly and
mistletoe and cedar. A beautiful
Christmas tree was also a special dec
grafton. The following is the program: ::
Song, "Joy, Joy, Joy," School; We'll
come, Georgia FAIRIES; Song, 20 Day
of Days." School; Prayer, Mrs. ]. E.
Brockson; Song, Joyful Christmas
Day." School; Recitation, "The
Robin" Elsie Nowland; Recitation,
"On Christmas Morning." Ethel
FAIRIES; Recitation, "a Fishing Story, "
Paul Nowland; Song, christmas Bells
are Ringing" School; Recitation,
Mammals Kisses" Freddie Helnold;
Exercises, "What would you do, )"
Elsie Carey. Lillian West, Beulah
Buckson, Kline Carey, Joseph West;
"Royal Gift" Trio; Recitation, LAZY
Daisy" Ida Hutchinson; Recitation.
eff Santa Claus were Pa, Walter Now
land; Recitation, "Grandma's Christ
mas Pie" Leila Hutchinson; Song,
"Angels' Welcome" School; Recita-
tion, "Johnnie's History Lesson, >
Willie Nowland; Exercise, "Star oi
Hope" Bessie Schafer, Elsie Carey,
Lillian West, Beulah Buckson, Emma
Carey, Edith Heinold. Georgia FAIRIES,
Florence Heinold, Nora Watson
Candy was then distributed to the
scholars. The entertainment closed
by singing Wonderful Child"
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

capt. Alfred Rice, one of the best
known shad fishermen of the Delaware
uieu friday morning at his home, 1912
East ousquehanna Street, Philadelphia
aged TO years. He left for Bombay
HOOK lsIand> several months ago in
tendlng to spend the winter fishing.
put a month ago he was taken back to
Philadelphia i'll. Capt. Rice had charge
OF the shad fishermen at Washington
Park every season and has been fish
ing on the Delaware for over 40 years.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
ROLL OF HONOR OF BLAcKBIRD SCHOOL.
Children Who Ar. Deserving of Credit For
MeriiOriOus Work During Fall Term.

BLACKB1RD, Jan. 1O:-The following
children of Blackbird school are de.
serving of great credit. Since last
September they have been trying to
see how many nearly perfect lessons
they could have, and every time they
did we'll they received a card. Some
were not as fortunate as others for the
weather was not always so they could
attend. During that time Ella Buck
son and Nora Watson did not miss a
day. Beulah Buckson received the
highest number of marks for good con
duct. In the eighth grade Bessie and
Nellie Schafer were first and second
rank. Seventh Grade, Beulah Buck
son and Lillian West were the first
rank and Susie Watson, second. In
the fifth grade, W. Irving Brockso n
was first and Jacob V. Hill was second
In the fourth Edith Heinhold was first
and Emma Carey and Charles Buck
son we're second, In the third Flor
ence Heinhold and Ella Buckson
were first, and Georgia FAIRIES was Sec
ond. In the second Charles Stats
was first and Ethel FAIRIES was second.
Clyde Austin and Ssmuel Reed are to
be commended for the number of cards
obtained during the short time they
attended. Those who were not first
or second but yet made very good rec
ord under the circumstances are: Ell
sic B. Carey, Molly Watson; Nora
Watson, Blanche Carey, Edward
Whitlock, Harry Whitlock, A. Ford
Stats, William Beddle, Joseph West,
G. Carey, Clarence Pierson.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
TWO GOOD ROADS MEETINGS HELD.
One at Wilmington aud the Other at Dover 10
the Interest Of Proper Legislature.

A meeting of the legislative commit
tee of the uewly formed Good Roads
Association was held yesterday morn
ing in the Grand Jury room of the
County Court House at Wilmington
and matters appertaining to measures
affecting good roads was discussed at
length and the members instructed to
present them to the legislature.
Among those present at the meeting
which was presided over by Mayor
Charles ID. Bird with Julian @. Walk
er, secretary, were Richard I. Cam,
Prof. A. T. Neal, of Delaware College,
Thomas T. Weldin, Frederick Eden
Bach, s. Frank Ewart, John I. Hayes,
George L. Townsend and Joseph E.
Polk. James T. Shallcross of New
Castle county; Samuel H. Derby of
Kent, and Charles Baker of Sussex
the committee appointed by Con-
gressman- elect Hiram r. Burton in
the interest of good roads, met at
Dover yesterday. The meeting was
held in the office of Secretary Wesley
Webb of the State Board of AgricuI.
ture, and with the members of that
board. The object of the meeting was
to prepare a good roads bill, which
would more readily conform to the
present needs of the highways
throughout the state. The committee
considered an act, which includes all
the Advantages gained by experience
and comparison with the good roads
legislation of other states. AS soon
as the Legislature succeeds in organic
ing, the committee will meet again,
and present to that body the result of
their investigation.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
FARMERS TO HAVE RURAL PARCELS POST
Bill Introduced In Congress Providing For the
Carrying of Large Parcels by r. 2. D.

On Wednesday last Representative
Henry of Connecticut, introduced in
Congress a bill ito secure the full use
of the United States rural mail equip
ment and to place the rural service on
a having basis" The bill provides
that within the limits of the respective
rural routes, served by post wagons,
parceIs of mail matter shall be collected
and delivered house to house by the
carriers In weights up to 200 pounds
and in dimensions up to a barrel-no
parcel, however to be more than SIX
feet in length" The bill specifies that
the rates on parcels shall be cent Tor
eight ounces or less, . cents for a pound
10 cents for half a bushel, thirty
pounds; is cents for bushel, 20 cents
for half barrel and 20 cents for barrel
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

The annual meeting of the Kent
County Bar Association was held Mon
day evening, at the Office of the Corpo-
ration Trust Co., and the following Of
fcers were elected for the ensuing
year: President, H. r. Johnson; vice
president, Henry Ridgely; secretary
and treasurer, A. NJ. DAILY; members of
the Board of Censors. R. H. YanDyke
and John B. Hutton.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
Closing of Mails.

Going North.-6.55, $50 A. NJ. 800, 500
7.SOP NJ.
1902. NJ;
CLAYTON. Del, sos A. NJ, and 3.2OP. NJ.
Townsend and Centreville R.P. o. and
CLAYTON and Chestertown r, P. o. 6.55 AN.
and 3.20 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

One of the first positions to be filled
by appointment of Governor elect
Preston Lea, with the Senate's approx
al, will be that of care-taker at the
State House. Lewis Chambers, form
erly policeman of Dover, now holds
the position. although a strong rivalry
has sprung up between him and James
America who has filed his application
for the place.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
Public Sales.

Thursday, January 19:-Stock and
Farming implements of Cornelius
Bowles on the Gootee Farm I mile
from Clayton at 10 o'clock a. IN.
B. v. Weldon, auc.
Wednesday, January 25:-Stock and
Farming implements of T. Purnell
Lewis on the "Mitchell Farm" 81
miles from Smyrna on the road lead
ing to Flemings Landing at 10
O'Clock. B. V. Weldon, auc.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
Insurance Notice.

The Annual Meeting of the Policy-hold-
ers of the Kent County Mutual Insurance
Company, will be held at the Office of the
Company, in Dover, Del, on WEDNES-
DAY, the 18th day of January, 1905, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and
O'Clock p. M. at which time an election
will be held for three directors TO serve for
three years and one director, to serve for
two years.
142 VIM. DENNEY, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

The Kent Club of Dover has elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, H. A. Richardson;
vice-President, John H. Jones; Secre-
tary, Wales Burton; Treasurer, A. A.
Bateman; Governors, William Penne-
will and H. 1. Beers.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

With the death of Leah Ann Polk,
the Oldest resident of Milford, and
probably the oldest person in the State
passed away. She was LOG years old,
and highly respected colored woman.
The aged woman was an old family
slave, was a member of church for "a
years and mas lived in three centuries.
She leaves 10 children, 10 grand-chil-
dren and is great grandchildren. At
the time of her death she weighed 200
pounds and was as active as a woman
Of fifty.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

Inc Woman's Home Missionary So
clety OF the M. E. Church will meet
at the home of Mrs. William Davis,
thursday afternoon, January 70 at
three o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
Coughs and Colds.

All coughs. colds and pulmonary
complaints that are durable are C'nsa cureu
S nv One Minute Cough Cure; Clears @
tIa ~ phlegm, draws out inntiammatio1a
md aT heals and soothes the atfectee zee
narts n strengthens the lungs, WARDS !. on y
ppnenmonia. pa, Harmless and pleasant s
ppo s'%s Sold by VIM. F. Dunn, drug
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

The Kings Daughters will meet at
the home of Miss Ella Smithers Sat
urday evening the 14th at 7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
NOTICE.

Smyrna Library Association,
Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
of the Smyrna Library Association for the
election of Officers for the ensuing year
will be held in the Library Room in Smyrna
on MONDAY, January 10th, 1905, at 2
o'clock P. NJ.
12l42 9. B. RAYMOND, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

Ii you want the best inks, fluids
mucllage, paste, go to J. B. Cooper's
ana get Carter's. Also pens, pencils
paper, etc.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

Crown and bridge work a speciality.
DR.. Comegys, dentist, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

Cosgriff & Reynolds still have a
good supply of extra quality coal at
bottom prices.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.

Norra 7.15, 8.97, 9.58, d., S.45, 5.27, P. NJ
sorrH: S.37. 929. 11.44, A. NJ, 400, 4.44, and
754P. M.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
FOR RENT.

March 1st. For particulars apply to
EDGAR SPRUANCE,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

The new officers of Col. Haslett
Chapter, D. A. R. of Dover are: Re-
gent, Mrs. Elizabeth K. Anderson;
Vice. Regent, Mrs. Lucy Richardson;
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Mary b.
Burton; Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. Rebecca b. Sharpe; Treasurer,
Mrs. Maria E. Sypherd; Registrar
Miss Virginia R. Harrington. Histor-
ians, Mrs. Annie r. Hazell and Mrs.
May Anderson Beers; Chaplain, Mrs.
Ruthana J. Wilson; Delegates to Con
tinental Congress, Mrs. Harriet Y,
Kenney, Mrs. Anna r. Massey and
Mrs. Sallie b. Wilson Holmes.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.

Your chickens need crushed oyster
shells. For sale by H. & R.H. .Dennev.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
B6th Dividend.

The Fruit Growers National Bank,
Smyrna, DEL, Jan. 10, 1905.
A Semi-annual Dividend of Four per cent.
free of all taxes, was this day declared by
the Directors, payable on demand.
s. G. WILDS, Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

LosF.-On Tuesday, January lOtn'
on the west side of Main street be-
tween the -Four Corners" and Mrs
Colts residence, a handsome dla-
mond setting from gold ring. Inc
latter was a Christmas gift and II
highly valued for the reason that II
was 'Ieft finger" ring. Finder vii
not only confer a lasting favor but
will be suitably rewarded by return
ing it to its owner,
MISS HRrrn WEsT RICHARDS,
smyrna, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

The election of directors of the
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany for the State of Delaware was
held Monday and resulted as follows:
Directors for three years, George
Gray, William W. Lobdell. Preston
Lea, Alfred d. Poole, Wilmer Palmer ;
director for two years; Frederick W..
Curtis. The directors will organize
and elect officers on Tuesday of next
week.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
For Sale or Rent.

Dwelling on Rodney street in the town of
Clayton, now in tenure of Mr.. John Harri-
son. For particulars apply to
MRS. SEVERSON,
Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11

Josiah Marvel, representing the ban
quet committee of the Wilmington
Board of Trade left this morning for
Dover in order to formally invite
the members of the Legislature
to be the guests of the board
at its banquet which is likely to
be held on January q. The COM
mittee has been augmented by the ad-
ditioa of Mr.. Marvel, Thomas F. Bay
ard and George Sparks. Mr.. Marvel
will consult with the members as to
the convenience of the date set by the
board and it may be changed to suit
the members.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
To Cure a Cold In ous Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. E. W. Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
FOR RENT.

A FARM of 14O Acres with Mansion
House with bath, and tenant house in
splendid condition. 1900 peach trees, 400
pear trees, 800 plum trees, 2 apple orchards,
fine varieties; one acre of Strawberries, all
in full bearing. Three miles from Smyrna,
on the State road. Apply to
j. H. PRIMROSE,
On the Premises.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
FOR RENT.

Eagle Hall, of Union Castle. No. IL, K. G. E.
will be rented for Lodges or any organization on
Tuesday. Wednesday or Friday evenings. Water
Light, Heat and Janitor furnished. $3.50 per
month. Apply to
GEO. NJ. ROSE.
BENZ. TURNER, Trustees
1876 JOHN INMAN,
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
THE SMYRNA TIMES.
.SWV1'R0, Del. i,

Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. II, 1905.
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
Complete Outfitters in Mems,
Boys and Children's
CIothing&Footwea

Fall Mems Boys Chidrens
Suits Furnishings and Footwear ready the
and favored styles at LOWER PRICES than they
bought for elsewhere.
every dollar spent department
which make your selection that perfect and complete every
tail of assortment
satisfied tell plainly of the appreciation of the Values
be had here.
We invite and and be that
you money your your Clothing
MOTTO satisfied
Smyrna times., 1905-01-11
WANTED.

A Man who has some knowl edge of plain
Bookkeeping and is quick and accurate with
figures. Such person can get permanent
position by addressing
POSITION" Smyrna Times Office.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-05-09
DecIaraciorcS del
Almiraniazgo iapones

T,k,o - sc Ahai y a. Amirsrtss
20 puhlica dcclarsvioncs somsaas lie
'cessgus prcscncialsS solsfe "a eSCuadrs
fU>a As>sa tn kAnT2nA Scgsin las de
clafacioncs furrsa VissuS cincs hncncs
- me- iAf'c> acorsza o. srclatu> e.
Ia hahia dos lc IA inisma clase arhn-
,aedo iuNsniss dc mi;snic sama,er
deu'ro del rncre dsS vaforrs uer
csn,cs De cua,ro missiles ancladoS fur.
"a nc = bahia. hac,a q nnre dr L.
,n,raia. cua;so dc "a mi>ma clssc
fncr,. ha,ia e. scr. ys,is ,fuUlros for
mad en- lias iuera del puerto Aa"-
inaS. Sc "a muoho humo den;ro ,ic "a
bahia. Suponesc aunque el Almi-
rauiazgp no 10 dice. que el almirant.
RoieSiverSky csia uSanGo Ia bshis
lie kamranh para limpisr suS buqu, S,
ljus;ar lo> orpedn : haccr carbon. pre-
piiar las mut iclnacS n cmlarcar mas
proviSionts dc que sc dee no e>ta
buhdanie.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-05-09
PrOteSta contra FranCia

Washington 2I dc abril.-M. IIio
ki. encargado de Ia lePaciun laponeSa
por aueencia de NJ. Takahira, puso en-
manos del miaisiro Ttlf copia de Ia
protesta del JAp6n 4 FranciA que Nj.
Taft Sc lmit6 4 recibir y despach r
inmediatamente al Presidente Roo,e
vet. Sup6nese que este plso del j.
pom, mas ben que una protesta regu
lar, es una fornalid&d para el case en-
que sd le acuse de alguna ofensa con
TIA la neutralidad, poder alegar el "a
Sa acual en- Su cargo.
San Petersburgo. So de abril De
pdbco Sc dice que Ia escuadra de
Baltico ha salido de Kamlann Y EN-
prendido vaje NladivoSt OK: pero el
gobierno procedcra reSpecto Il la pro
tesla del Jap0n como 81 la escuadr
es uviese en- el ni>nl sitio. No se
espera respuestas del almiraute Ro-
Jensvensky por varies d!as las 6rde-
+ 9s que Sc ie hsn dado de no iafrin-
cir Ia ncutralidad francesa, conside-
iaa do que el ei.gramn en- cue el al
mifunte anuncla a 81 arribala 4
kam~anb tardo cuatro dias en- ser re-
cIb'do. In ct A miraut zgo no hay
ansiedad orque la esCu2dra tenga
que hacer carbon en- mar alberto. dc.
OldO que Ii temperature eS eX-e.crte
en- aqaoIlo5 para.es.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-05-09
'Tratado complete
AGtmtIna NcH2ntA NGYSina

Este 0ltimo Unreasonable trata-
H. complete de Irifmffffa IL e,caHfn
por el doctor don Constantine de Horta
Pardo, st vende dos dollars I'll elem
plar en eI ,lnico estabccinliento de Ii
bros que 10 tiere en Puerto Rico, Ell
a liberia del RoLEriN MERcANTH.
Dicha afitm6tica esta arreglada q
os progra mas de las Escuelas de Co.
ncrcio nacionales, J exlranjcras, opo-
itiones al Banco Espafiol, al Cuerpo
Peri"ial de Aduanas, y, q los dife-
entes ramos de administration pd
olica. conforme los 1ltimos adelantos
g stumbres del Concrete delas prin
cip4les naciones de Europa Ame
RIGA.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1905-05-09

SANITARtoS
san fpSro =
siN coNrrTR>csA
~ eats. efsriss
y go ai aRd
Nrmulstua
en lac instaaarisnes
iss cue eacdsn
gafAni zaias
pct nwsoiro.
Somes D.. nnise
ANNNaas GfNKRAlss
pars iutla - islA
De 10 tnipoftseie csSs
dc
Sres James B. Glow
v Suns.
de Chicago.
Hav plomoro- compe
ten,e> en la cass.
Ne - accp,a
nj guna cantidad
Gin hal,er cniregads
el CeIilii ado
de la
Jsnis superior
de SluIdad.
-
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1905-08-02
Bill Snipes off Again

It is very unfortunate for a fell
low to be so situated that he can't
use good advice like that, especially
when it comes to him free of
charge, and with the compliments
of the sender. But it happens to
be our cussed luck just at this
writing. We are not cruel
enough to destroy good advice,
however, so we will make it plain
so that others may feast their
hungry souls upon 1T. We learn
such great lessons in grammar
and graded spoilers that it brings
great ease to our conscience and
makes u feel coy within our
hearts. Years ago when our ma
tive land was filled with cave
jewellers and cliff climbers-when
mans toe nails were used for
plough shovels and the natives
went about dressed in bear skins
and rays of the sun frightened
the earth, it was hard to distin-
guish one class from another. But
1T appears that in the metamor-
phosls of the race from bearssskins
and caves to plug hats and Queen
Anne houses of the present style,
there is quite difference between
the races then and now. There
was little advice given then, as
one knew about as much as the
other. Now it requires lots of ad-
vice, IS there are so mary who
know more more than others. and
it seem to be very natural for lots
of people to tell all they know,
and some really more than they
know. So advice is almost as
T nowadays as the grace of
Christ. Paul says he temperate
in all things: therefore we do not
need all the advice that is given
free. Well we better come back
to our old text and give a short
sketch of our situation as to advice.
We don't believe everything we
we hear, for [ helped to move
Swimps the other day and he
said [ should bring a four horse
wagon to haul his Irish pota-
toes, and when I got there I
asked him where the potatoes
at. and he said that he had
them fried up to take along for
dinner. [ says my Lord man,
what did you advise me to bring.a
four horse wagon along for? O,
said he, [ just done that to make
you believe [ had something to
NOV. That's the way 1t goos.
BILL SN1PEs,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1905-08-02
State Pharmacist

1t Is somewhat singular that the
Wanting blast from the Rams
Horn about North Cardinals su.
perlor public morality had not yet
ceased to reverberate in the State
before up pops the g%rinning skele-
ton OF official corruption in several
sections of the commonwealth.
1t Is now in order for the Rams
Horn to tune itself to another Law
from that of self-praise-namely.
Ole of mourning over the DEPART
ure of that superior morality we
never had. Population and oppor-
tunlty considered, North Carolina
may be as corrupt as her sister
States. The State is full of petty
courthouse rings, who run things
pretty much to suit their own will
and sensible people know what
that is. "Put not your confidence
IN man. particularly when he has
the handling of the peoples shek-
els. 1.-The love of money!" "the
root of all evil" and it's twin s1s-
ter, the love of power, coupled with
the almost universal desire of man
to shift his share of the worlds
burden upon the backs of others
(and some do it by hook or crook,
are as strong here as elsewhere.
Our republic is rotten from center
to circumference, and is rapidly
going the way of all great repub-
lies. The vilest and basest of men
are III places of power and honor
here as elsewhere, according to the
word of prophecy. Let US stop this
Pharlsaical boasting, and seek for
a remedy, and apply it without fear
or favor, Our intelligent people
know the ship of State is fast drift
ing toward despotism; and while
we are singings paans of praise to
the s1gners of the Mecklenburg
Declaration of Independence, we
are afraid to tackle the gordian
knot of political corruption. Are
we afflicted with moral cowardice?
1t seems so.