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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-08-31
WHEREIN WAS LAW VIO-
LATED?
MIR. McEachern's Firm Charg-
ed Chain Gang Less Than it
Charged Others Another Ir-
stance Cited.
To the Editor of The Robesonian.

SloIICS N1GOOs
To the Editor of The Robesonian
You charge J. W. Carter and
A. R. McEachern, while county
commissioners, with having re-
ceived large sums of money for
supplies furnished the chain
gang. Did these men charge
too much for these goods? Did
they not furnish itemized state
ments for every cent of this
money? Have not men of good
character and honor like R. D.
Caldwell. M. L. Marley and
others sold these supplies when
they were county,commissioners?
Let us have all the facts and not
a part. know that Mr.. A. R.
McEachern's firm charged me
more for meat, sspot cash,
than they charged the chain
gang. I have heard w. K. Brock,
chain gang keeper, say that he
had to pay Mr.. McEachern much
greater price for goods for his
family than for the chain gang.
Wherein did these men violate
the law?
T. S. NORTHRoP, M. D.
St. Paul's, N. c., Aug. q,
1908,
I'VE are informed that it is a
positive violation of law for the
commissioners to trade with the
county. We do not charge at all
that the commissioners are not
honest men, but they certainly
ought to observe the law. We
do not question the accuracy of
DIR. Northrop's statements, but
we havs another state
ment that does not speal
so we'll for this custom of the
commissioners Of trading with
themselves. In 1905, when thu
chaing gang was at work on th'
new road which crosses Lumbe
river and runs by the Lumber
ton Cotton Mills, Mr.. A. W. Pre-
watt, a merchant of Lumberton
proposed to furnish the chai1
gang at cost of handling the goods
.. Mr.. Prevatt says that Mr.. J. W
Carter, chairman Of the board 0
commissioners, did not at frs
seem inclined to agree to his pre-
position, but finally did agree
Z Among other things, Mr.. Prevat
{ { furnished some brogan shoes, a
I I 81 per pair. The shoes cost hi1
y "a cents. Mr.. Prevatt says thu
Mr. Brock, who was keeper {
. the chain gang at the time, tol
> him, when the bill was presen7
: ed, that the firm of J. D. McLea
= & Co., Of Fairmont-of whic
T. - firm Mr.. Carter is a member
! ! had been charging him $1.40 fl
u u the same shoe. Mr.. Prevatt say
Il Il that that shoe was usually r
u tailed at 81. 25 the pair, shown
- a difference of 40 cents betwee
3 the price Mr.. Prevatt charge
.e and the charge made by ]. !
4 4 Mclean & Co., according to NJ
~ ~ Brooks statement, and a diffe
.e ence of Is cents between the +
+ gular retail price and the pri
= that firm charged the county.
y FDTTOR
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-08-31
Mr.. John E. Carlyle for the
House.
To the Editor of The Rohesonian:

To the Editor of The Robesonian:
We, the Democratic voters up
my way, all want John E. Car
lyle nominated at the coming pri-
mary for a seat in the Lower
House of the general Assembly.
We have known Mr.. Carlye for a
quarter of a century and find him
to be a good farmer, a good
Sunday school worker, a good
neighbor, a good citizen in every
way worthy of the honor. In
the Populist days, when almost
all of the men where he lives
went to that party, Mr. Carlyle
was one of the faithful that stood
firm to the old Democratic party.
Give US Mr.. Carlye and we will
give you all a good Democratic
vote at the coming election.
J. E. DIAL.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-08-31
Aug. "a, 1903.

The mystery of the theft of
$173, 600 from the United States
sub-Treasury at Chicago a year
and a half ago, one of the largest
losses the government has ever
suffered in this manner, is be-
lieved to have been solved by the
arrest at Chicago Sunday of
George W. Fitzgerald. Others
are believed to have been impli-
Gated in the crime which for
months completelybaffled govern
ment secret service men.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-08-31
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, !
LUCAS County


Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F.
J. Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day of December,
A. d. 1886.
TSEAL1 A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa'
tion.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-08-31

Miss Pearsall was recalled
again and again after her pro-
gramme and forced to repeat one
number"
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-08-31

While hunting squirrels near
his home in Nash county the
other day Mr.. Reddick Dixon, a
prosperous farmer, met death in
a peculiar manner. He was 60
ing around a tree in a crouched
position with his gun over his
arm ready to fire, the stock being
near his stomach. The gun acci-
dentally fired and the rebound
caught Mr.. Dixon in the stom-
ach, causing internal injuries
from which he died Friday.
At a recent meeting of the
stockholders Of the Scottish Fire
Insurance Co. it was decided to
move the main offices Of the
company from Fayetteville to
| Charlotte.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

president. The Democrats could have
offered nothing less as as evidence Of
good faith. But when the final test
came the leaders OF the Democratic
party gave us Pops TO understand that
Mr.. Sewell would be retained. and II
we did not like It ITO go to the niggers.
where we belonged" This, briefly. u
the too well known history upon which
to dwell.
The south and west did not give Mr..
Bryan that support which wou!1. have
otherwise insured his election. No
matter what the 1908 Denver Demo
cratic platform may contain, let not the
Populists of Missouri again be de-
ceived. Political reforms are not made
within the confines of old party lines.
II requires new alignment to do this.
The Populists of Missouri have a
splendid state ticket headed by the
broad-minded and able citizen. Mr.,
w. A. Dillon. for whom. II you cast
your vote, you will make no mistakes
OSWALD HICKS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Cutshall have been visiting their
mother. Mrs. Masters, for few weeks.
The former returned to their respec-
tive homes this morning. Mrs. Mas
ters, who came with them as far as
Durango. went back to La Posta to-
day.
Saturday evening Mrs. A. P. Camp
entertained the members Of the La
dies Reading club, their husbands.
and few invited guests. The affair
was In honor of DR.. VIM. Bayard Craig
OF Denver, who gave an interesting
and entertaining talk OF some length
on the birds he saw during the ton
days spent in~Durango and vicinity.
DR.. Craig Is an ardent bird lover and
speaks with authority on this most fas-
cinating OF hobbies.
Yesterday Will McDeyitt had for
tunate escape from what might have
proved a fatal accident Accompar
MED by Earl Barber. VIII was going
on fishing trip up the Hermosa for
few days. A few miles up the creek
the packhorse broke loose, reared and
finally fell over the bank, which is
quite steep. and broke It's neck. The
'AOt'S "a V1o AAoAi6 btuihDiCu shhu
fell on his rider, spraining the latter's
ankle severely. It Is said there are
no bones broken, and that the young
man will be all right in few days.
%
This morning Misses Lula and Love
Elicit. Miss Georgia Ireland and Miss
Florence Salabar departed over the
Southern for a vacation trip. The
party expect to visit all the points Of
interest between this city and Denver
and will stay several days In Colo
| RADIO Springs. Misses Elicit and Ireland
Will then go on to Omaha where they
Will spend some time with Mrs. 8. -
| Elicit whom Durango friends will re
member. Miss Salabar will spend
some weeks In Denver visiting friends
| The young ladies will probably return
about the middle of August.
| The man Dale, who has been occu
| pying attention In the county court
the past week, was convicted of juve
nile delinquency and this morning
sentenced until August 1st in the coun
ty jail which will give the district
attorney opportunity to file informa
ton against him based on the sworn
statements of the girls, two of whom
the ones aged is and 16, were taker
by Sheriff Clark this morning to the
industrial school for girls at Golden
while the two younger girls will be
taken by the. sheriff to the home fol
dependent children, where they were
sent by Judge Clements. Undoubted
ly the serious part Of the proceeding
will come up In the district court wher
the man will be tried for an unnatura
crime.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
SOMETHING FOR NOTHING.

Atlantic Monthly.
Nothing so grows upon a man rs
the notion that he has something com
ing to him from the government.
Drug clerks, brakemen, schoolma'ams.
ministers temporarily uncalled, adven-
turers OF all sorts-all rushed for
government land, not for the purpose
OF developing 1t, but to get the value
there was In 1t above the governments
nxed charge-to cash in their right"
A horde of land spectators followed
in their footsteps-these Settlers"
would soon have land to sell. Stjf
more In evidence were the agents of
loan companies seeking farm mo-t,u
cages for their eastern investors. AS
a matter of fact, these loan compa-
nies often outbid the spectators; they
habitually loaned 5000, $500 or 81 900
on these farms that were so easily ao-
quired from the government at the
liked price of $200-loaned 1t to these
pseudo-farmers who had never uilked
cow and never expected to.
The writer has in mind an investi-
cation Zone of many which he made
In 1889 while land inspector for a
loan company. Forty-one of these
newly acquired homes" in central Ne
braska were examined, all previously
mortgaged to the company. or these,
three were occupied by the original
owners. three by migratory squatters
and thirty-five were wholly abandoned.
These thirty-eight missing mortgagors
had not tried TO farm the land, and
failed: they had simply converted
their right" into the loan company's
cash and vanished. What wonder there
there came mournful day OF reck-
oning in the farm mortgage business?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
HAS sRvAh HEARD FROM

Bone of our Democratic newspapers
and friends are making quite fuss
hocause Bryan received news that a
fONu In Washington elected Demo-
e4nt1c mayor when the issues were
anyfhing but political They ignore a
uahIakram, however, written by VIII
ham r.. Hearst IN answer to an ap-
neal from Gcmpers to support Bryan.
Mr., Hearst's telegram Is not OF the
comforting order and In this connec-
tion It should be remembered that
Mr.. Hearst was Bryan's leading sup
porter with all his newspapers In pre-
vious campaigns. Here is what MT.
Hearst says:
NEW YORK. July 16.-A cable
gram has been received from William
Randolph Hearst in reply to a mes
sage transmitted to Mr.. Hearst In re-
ply to message transmitted 70 Mr.
Hearst from Samuel Gompers. stating
that In view Of the Democrats stand
for labor, It would be "sn act of great
est patriotism for the Independence
party To indorse the Democratic plat
form" and urging him not to run
q third ticket, as 1t would elect Mr..
Taft. Mr.. Hearst's cablegram follows:
Tell Mr.. Gompers that am not au-
thorized to speak for the membership
of the Independence league, but ac-
cording to my personal standards. n
purer patriotism consists In iaboring
to establish a new party which will be
consistly devoted to the interest of the
citizenship and particularly to the ad-
vantage and advancement OF the pro
ducing classes. do not think the
path Of patriotism lies In supporting
\ discredited and decadent old party
which has neither conscientious con
viction nor honest Intention, or In In
dorsing chameleon candidates who
change the color of their political
opinion with every varying hue OF op-
portunism. ! do not think the best
benefit Of laboring men lies in sup
porting that old party because OF a
sop of false promise, when the per
formance of that party while in power
did more to injure labor than all the
injunctions ever issued before or since
Il have lost faith In the empty pro
fessions of an unregenerate Democ
racy. ! have lost confidence In the
ability, In the sincerity and even in
the integrity of its leaders. ! do not
consider 1t patriotism to pretend to
support that which, as citizen. dis
trust and detest, and l earnestly hope
the Independence party will give me
an opportunity to vote for candidates
that are both able and honest and foi
. declaration Of principles that is
both sound and sincere"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

ance methods" Morning theme, 'Ths
Saloonkeeper and His Partners in
the Business" Evening theme, Min
listers are Responsible for the Exist
ence OF Saloons In Durango" A cor
dial invitation is extended to saloon
keepers with the understanding that
they will not be cussed but that our
whole relationships will be discussed
and we will stand man to man and
not minister to saloonkeeper. A kind
invitation is extended to all other
thinking people. Eleven in the morn
ing and 8 o'clock at night. Every
church ought to be full on Sunday
where temperance is discussed. Other
announcements later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
CAMP MEETING.

There is now being held In South
park an old time religious meeting
In a large tent. as q continuation of
the camp meeting Just closed at Bay
field last week. where much good was
done. All the Christians of the city
are invited to take part In this effort
for the salvation Of the lost, and
make this one Of the greatest meetings
ever held In the city. Services daily
at 2:30 and 8 p. m. Outside help 70
here. Others are expected. All are
invited.
F. F. STEWART, Pastor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
OBSERVATIONS.

London Saturday Journal.
1t is never safe to look into the fu-
ture with eyes Of fear.
Many spoil much good work for the
lack Of little more.
You never know the joy Of Mvikx tin
you try the luxury Of giving.
It's not the smile you put on your
face but the one you bring to another
that makes you happy.
He who let's an evil impulse become
a deed must remember that 1t will be
father to many like 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Samuel Williams, the Peoples party
nominee for vice president, was off,
cially notified Of his nomination by a
public demonstration at Vincennes.
Ind. Friday night. Mr.. Williams said:
Bryan Is the only man In history
who in one short lifetime wrecked
two great political parties. the Peo-
ple's and the Democratic. What a
grand thing it would be II he would
only Join the Republican party and
smash IL"
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
Jusr EXACTLY RIGHT.

z have used DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for several years. and hnd them
just exactly right" says Mr.. A. A. Eel
ton of Harrisville. N. Y. New Life
Pills relieve without the least discom-
fort. Best remedy for constipation.
biliousness and malaria 26c at all
drug stores.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
GOLD KING REcglvERsHIp.

The Gold King receivership case
was dismissed by Judge Pike. the COM
pany having paid off the party asking
for the appointment of receiver. also
other claims in and around SilyertOn.
Whether the company is prepared TO
take care OF all outstanding indebted
ness and prevent further litigation we
are not informed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

strengthened by Antonita and other
outside players and a very strong
game will be put up. Durango Will
also strengthen with some new play
ers and one Of the best games OF the
season can be expected.
Pagosa expects to bring along ut
least 100 fans and those who want to
enjoy the trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

American-Britisn tobacco enterpeiS
already has over 40 per cent of the
total cigarette business OF Korea. II
also has over so per cent Of the sntfre
Hlnchurian import trade and controls
the great bulk Of all the business Of
the Orient In this particular line ont.
side Of Japan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
PAaosA vs. DURANGO.

Pagosa Springs baseball club will be
over Sunday with special excursion
train and will play the Durango team
at the fair grounds Sunday afternoon.
Hubbard will b in the box for Pagosa
and the Springs team will also be
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23
IN MEMoRIAM.


At II o'clock last evening Mrs. Mar
garet j. Starkey died at her home. 52l
Third street, of pneumonia.
Mrs. Starkey was born on March IL,
1S43, at Columbus, o. In the year 1888
she came to Colorado from Burlington
Junction, Mo.
She leaves husband and three
sons, Alex and Charles Starkey, and
an adopted son, Oscar Walker. to
mourn her loss. beside two grandchil-
dren, Effie and Vernon Starkey.
Mrs. Starkey has all her life been
known and loved for her many good
qualities. She was a loving mother
and faithful friend
Funeral services will be held at the
Methodist Episcopal church on Third
avenue, Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock.
B. W. Ritter came down from Sill
verton this morning.
A. r. Molierte went to Silverton last
evening. District court is in session.
Mid Bishop came in from DenvsA
last evening and went to Pennington
today.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Hoagland and
daughter of Red mesa were in the city
over night and returned home this
morning.
e. a. Wolfe. associated with P. G.
Ellis, went to Silverton this morning
to act as court stenographer during
Mr.. Peters illness.
Miss Teresa Griebnow of California
| and Miss Mary Morgan, who have been
visiting Mrs. John Houk, the latter's
sister, for several days. are spending
the week with Mrs. Ochsner.
The friends of Miss Kitty Porter
will be pleased to learn that the ID.
& r. G. Railroad company has decided
| not to appeal her case, and have set
tied with the young lady for $4,000.
]. w. Wilkie and wife OF Colorado
| City, who arrived on last nights east
ern, left today for Cedar Hill where
| they have land interests. Mr.. Wilkie
| is a conductor on the Colorado Mid
land.
Bert Brown of Silverton came in on
| last nights Southern from Mancos
| where. he has business interests. M
and Mrs. Brown and family are stay
| ing for few days with Mrs. Browns
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. AL Springer.
The members of the Durango club
entertained their lady friends last
evening at the club rooms OF ASain
avenue. 1t was a deuehtful o. Slbn,
due to courteous hosts, a jolly crowd.
and varied entertainment, and delici-
Gus refreshments. q
| Don and Byron Eddy and Raleigh
BaHerich are camping and fishing ON
the Florida. They report no end of a
good time and lots Of fish. Don caught
| twenty-inch trout the other day
broke his line and pole but landed the
fish. They sent in the team yester-
day for new supply of grub. Took
out fourteen loaves OF bread and other
| stuff in proportion. Not so worse
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Foley's orino Laxative. the new lax-
ative. stimulates. but docs not irritats.
It IL the best laxative. Guaranteed
or your money back. q. q. TIFFANY, Jr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Miss Irene Spyker of Aztec is spend
ing a few days In town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

(From Wednesdays Daily
Jake Abee was passenger to Aztec
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

DR.. r. c. Seibert came down from
Silyerton this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Tom Graden came in on last nights
Southern from Rico. Business trip.
Mr.. Graden will be one of the party
leaving tomorrow for visit with w.
T. Kirkpatrick on the vallecito.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

This afternoon Mrs. A. e. Lund Is
entertaining number of young ladies
to announce the engagement OF her
sister, Miss Mona Russell to DR.. R c.
Seibert of st. Louis
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Baseball fans can look for a goot
game with Pagosa Springs here Sun
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Mrs. 8. H. Masters Of La Posta, Mrs.
Lewis Wylde and daughter of Ovid,
Colo. and Mrs. Fred Cutshall and sons
OF Rocky Ford came up from La Posta
last evening. Mrs.. Wylds and Nrs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Officers should treat all alike and
permit no favoritism in this Sunday
business. Or is 1t for election pur-
poses?
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Mr.. and Mrs. T. 2. Salazar were
Aztec newlyweds arriving last even
ing. They went to Antonito today
where they will make their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Mrs. VIII Wing. who has been visit
Ing her sister. Mrs. Tom Goulding, at
Flora Vista, returned last evening
One Of the boys ran q rusty nail in
his foot and the wound needed medical
attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Rev. Thomas Henry scruggs oe the
First Baptist church says: Il am
planning strong services for Sunday
next, both morning and evening. Sun
day Will be Anti-Saloon league day In
Durango. and viii discuss temper.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Mrs. w. C. Likes went to Aztec to-
day on a visit to Mr.. and Mrs. c. s.
Whitson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Miss Lyla Morgan left yesterday for
Junction Greek, where party cha
peroned by Mr.. and Mrs. Barry Sui
Ivan are camping. Miss Morgan ex-
poets to remain a week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

B. W. Ritter came down from Sill
verton this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Misses Bernstetter. Day and Desserh
stayed over night in Durango on their
way round the circle. Miss Desserh il
Governor Buchtsl's stenographer. They
went out on the Southern this morn
Ing. Miss Laura PaQuin Of the Colo
rado National Assurance company, Q
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

C. o. Clark, who sold his Cortez
Herald last week. came over last even
ing. this morning going to the La
Platas, then to Cortez to close up
some business when he will put in
most Of the summer looking after min
ing interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Major H. Randolph and wife
came In from Mancos last even
ing and stayed over night with Mr..
and Mrs. John Ball. Major Randolph
is superintendent OF the Mesa Verde
ruins and left for Denver this morning
on business. They will return In about
ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Mrs. o. s. Galbreath and brother,
George w. Jackson and wife were
arrivals Saturday evening from Good
lettsville. Tenn. o. 8. says Mr.. Jack
SOD Is an ardent Taft supporter, which
reminds US Of the story OF the Widow
johnson. The lady informed her small
son that she was about to marry DR..
Brown. The boy looked at her medi-
tatively a moment and then said,
Bully for you. mai" Does Brown
know ltf~
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

Jim O'Driscoll, son OF Florence
O'Driscoll Of this city. who was In
jured sometime ago In a runaway
and was taken to Mercy hospital suf.
fering with broken leg. is almost
well and will return home next We'd
nesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-07-23

A deed of trust to the public trus ee
for the use Of bond holders was hled
for record today by the Red Men in
the county clerks office. They are
taking up their old bond issue md
have issued a new one to pay off
the old. The bonds are payable in
fifteen years, optional in ten, and the
issue is for $25,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-31
A REALIZATION.
The Curative Qualities of DR. Richards
Dyspepsia Tablets Are Attested
By MANY Right Here in
Waterbury.

Or Richards Dyspepsia Tablets are
prepared with a view to assist a tired
stomach in the assimilation OF food.
The digestive and mildly tonic pro-
peTties Of this remedy are well known
throughout the world.
Miss Nellie Griffin. "a Ayers street
Waterbury. Conn, says:
i never fully realized what a bless
ing health had been to me until two
years ago when my strength seemed to
fail me- had severe pains between
my shoulders. my head ached. and |
could not keep food in my stomach.
After purchasing bottle Of Or Rich
ards Dyspepsia Tablets at Apothe-
carries Hall. and taking them according
20 directions. ! found that they helped
me- greatly. and in two short months
I was feeling better than I had for
years an vel now. and do not need
medicine Of any kind am constant
~ advocating the use Of this rrmesfy.
II has greatly benefited q large num-
her % M acquaintances in this city
and they sre all grateful
For sale By all druggists Accept
60 other. Price 50 cents per bottle.
Made By Dr. Richards Dyspepsia Taa-
Yet Association. So and IS worsh
street, New Tork eity.