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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-03

TI.ANTA, GA, AUGUST 2.-'l
~ have not thing to say, either
~ regarding Judge Speer's de.
N cIsion or the ruling of the
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24
OUR NAVY ALL RIGHT.
Senator HaIe Believes the Present
System Of Naval Obstruction
the Best Possible.

System of Naval COstructlon
the Best Possible.
Washington Dispatch 1sth: ~-1
That our present system of ma
val construction is the best pos
sible, is the verdict of Senator
Hale, chairman of the committee
on naval affairs. The opinion
was announced in the close
of speech in the Senate today
and was given, as be said, as the
result of 30 years experience in
naval legislation. The speech
was made in connection with
request that the Senate order
printed the reports of A1mirals
Converse and Capps, prepared
in reply to recent magazine at
tacks on the methods of con-
strucling and maintaining the
navy of the present day. The
reports are both elaborate apd
are to be used in connection with
the inquiry into naval matters
which the committee is entering
upon in connection with Mr..
Hale's bill. In the course of his
remarks he said that-the new ne
w as it exists today had cast 81,
200, 900.
Announcing that his bill was
intended to traverse the ground
covered by the Admiral Brown
son incident, he repeated that it
was the design of the naval com
mittee to go into all the questions
raised by that occurrence, and
by the magazine criticism, be.
cause if the charges that had
! been made were true then the
navy that had cost somuch mon
ey and time would be useless
| AS for himself he believed the
navy to, be a magnificent institG
tiou, the second most effective il
the world.
That it was perfect either il
construction or maintenance b,
would not contend, but it wa
} his opinion ''that taking oul
ships as they come forth armed
equipped and manned, they com
pare favorably with CORRESPOND
ing vessels in any other navies
l am satisfied. he added, "tha
an investigation will show tina
the department has done it's worl
we'll. The pre- ant system ha
carried US through three war
> and I believe it to be the bes
possible to get''.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24
H0W's This I?

We caer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo,O..
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J Cherey for the last IS years, aud be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bust
ness transactions and financially able to
"a ry out any obligations made by his
firm. WALDING, KINEAN s. MARVIN.
Wholesale D uggists, Toiedo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure i. taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mn
cous surfaces of the system. Testin ials
seit free. T ice 75c. per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists. a.
Take Halls Faa Il Pills Tor constipa
don.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24

THRUST this may be read by
many sufferers from kidney and
bladder trouble" writes Mrs. ice
King, of Woodland, Tex. Il suf-
ferred four years aud could fad
nothing to give even temporary
relief. Our druggist is last in
duced me to try your 80 days'treGt-
ment of Pineules for 81. This ens
bottle has cured me and money
could not buy the value it has been
to me. Guaranteed. Sold by j.
ID. Mcmillan Il Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24
The Jumping on Place.

Consumption had me in its
grasp; and had almost reached
the jumping of place when was
advised to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery and Iwant to say right
now it saved my life. Improve
ment began with the f1rst bottle.
and after taking one dozsn bottles
/ was a we'll and happy nan
again." says George Moore, of
Grimesland, n. @. As a remedy
for coughs and colds and healer OF
weak, sore lungs and for prevent
ing pneumonia New Discovery ID
supreme. 5nc and $1.W at all
druggists. Trial bottle free.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24
Howellsv1lIe News Notes and
Personals.

TSESOW0ASs
G roespondence of The Robesonia1.
Rev. William Brisson filled
Rev. G. Fl. Hester's appoint
ment Sunday at lions Hill.
Mr.. Isaac Wilkins went to
Boardman Tuesday, accompanied
by Mr.. Cub Howell.
We are sorry to report Mr..
Isham Kinlaw on the sick list
Mrs. R. S. Wilkins, who has
been very sick for several days,
is improving. We are sorry to
report Mrs, W. o. Kinlaw on the
sick list.
| Mr.. Steward Currie and fami
ly made a visiting trip to Mr.
! Spurgeon Kinlaw's Sunday.
Mr.. Y A. Wilkins and Mis-.
Ruthie Kinlaw made a visitins
trip to friends and relatives il
East Lumberton Sunday.
Mr.. D. G. Wilkins went t
. LuDberton Monday on busi
ness.
=. We are sorry to report Mrs
Rosie B KinlaW on the the sic
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Kinlav
= and Miss Minnie Kinlaw made
G visiting trip to Bladen Saturday
/ Mr.. and Mrs. James Andrew:
b of East Lum berton, moved I
z their new home in Howellsvill
s last week.
. Mr.. R. G. R. Seasons an
i son, Casper, went to Smith
. Bridge Tuesday on business.
DR.. McPhaul, of Lumbertol
- passed through Howellsvil
Tuesday visiting the sick.
x Will close with best wishes
.s The Robesonian.
sf Howellsville, N. c. Feb. 18, %
y T. B. Parker,of Raleig h, hi
~ announced himself as a cand
- = date for the position of Con
missioner of Agriculture.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24

A report just issued by the
Postofhce Department at Wash
ington shows that on February
1st there we're / ,213 rural free
delivery routes in operation in
North Carolina Thereare l02
routes in this, thesixth congress
sional district.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24

T. B. Parker,of Raleigh, has
announced himself as a candi-.
date for the position Of Com
missioner of Agriculture. -
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24

Why get-up in the morning feel
ing blue =
Worry othersanA worry you;
Heres secret between you and
me, -.
Better take Rocky Mountain Tea.
J. D. Nc illan & Son. :;
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24

bAOM ny VMG AMA8MG5 01 ysWA&S@
The FalrmOni Sporting AssOcia~
tiOn Organized-Grip Victims
other Matters.
Correspondence Of The Robesonian.
Mr.. Carl Mclean went to Win-
ston-Salem last week to attend
the State meeting of the J. o. A.
NJ. and of course had a fine
time.
Rev. T, J. Daily and Mr.. G,
B. Thompson are still sick with
grip. but we are glad to note
are both improving. Most of
/ our grip cases proved rather
light and we are about through
with the epidemic. ...
Mr.. G. T. Cashwell visited, his
son at Whiteville last. week.
/ Mrs. G. W. Thompson is quite
sick at the Thompson Santa
rum at Lum berton. Mr.
Thompson's S friends sympathize
deeply with him in his trouble
and trust his wife may soon be
well.
Mrs. Sanford and Mrs. Ran
die returned last week from a
delightful visit to Durham and
Burlington.
The contracts have been let
for two more nice residences in
town.
Mr.. E V. Mcdaniel will build
on a new street to be opened.
Mr.. F. S. Floyd is again suffer.
ing very much with rheumatism
and caD walk only with crutch
es.
The many friends Of Mrs. z
V. Straughhan deeply sympa
thize with her in her sadness
over the sudden death of, her faith
er, Mr.. Salmon, at Cumnock, las
week. .>-
Mr.. Ernest Mclean is on ths
sick list this week. His father
Mr.. I. T. Mclean, has been YER,
sick with grip but is much bet
ter. :
Mr.. W. T. Mercer, of Whining
ton spent few days in towl
last week. @:'-.'
Cards of invitation are On
for. the marriage of Mr.. CLAY
ton Brice, of Fairmont, to Mis-
, Alice Grantham, daughter of Mr.
Q. B. Grantham, of Ionia, mex
Thursday afternoon. This pop
ular young couple will receiv
congratulations from man.
friends. 49,
The K. ofP. lodge celebrate
the forty y-fourth anniversary {
the order Thursday night by a
oyster snpper aud smoker a
. their Castle Hail on Main stree
Afull attendance was out an
1several visiting Knights Man
: Espeeches of various styles an
worth were made and altoget1
er it was a notable occasion
= wuch pleasure to each memb'
of the lodge.
Mr.. Sandy Barker, of Lambe
. ton was out last. Thursday
e. business.
Prof. Poole inspected the Fa:
mont public school last Thur
day aud delighted the childr'
with a nice talk. They q
es. always glad to see him.
The Fairmont Sporting AS
= citation was organized last we
N and immediate steps we're TAX
M
to pitt in condition a. half-m
track in the Western part
% town conveniently situated
all the sports, who will doubtl'
enjoy it greatly.
q The Junior Order will pres,
a Bible and Flag to the Fairmt
public school in the near futu
the date to<be decided on by
= speaker invited TO be prese
: One of the attractions of flag IT
ing day is to be pony race
:: tween Hal Browns Shetland ;
n Mr.. E. W. Floyd's pony, rece
ly bought in Bennettsvil!e, S.
Fairmont, N. c., Feb. 81, Is
IN, A report just issued by
Postoffce Department at w
- ington shows that on Febru
. 1st there were 1913 rural
Z ! delivery routes in operation
North Carolina Therea are
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-02-24
FA1RAnONT NEWS LETTER.

Cards Out Announcing the Mar
riage Of Miss Alice Grantham
and AIR. Clayton Brice -CelebFa-
tlOn by the knights Of Pythias--
The FairmOni Sporting AssOcla-
tIOn Organized-Grip Victims
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
For the Pole Once More.

After much more difficulty than might
have been expected Lieut.. Commander
Peary is off once more in the Roosevelt
for that will-o'the-wisp. the farthest
north. He goes 10 break his own record.
the worlds record. for already through
his endeavors and courage the American
hag has been placed at the most northern
point Of the earth's surface ever reached
by man.
TWO hundred miles yet to cover: That
is the slight distance that stands between
the north pole and the point 10 which
Peary achieved on his last voyage. When
he came back and was honored by the
nation for his glorious work there are
some Of US who remember the thrill of
pride We felt at the dinner given 10 him by
the National Geographic Society. at which
President Roosevelt pinned on the ex-
plorer's breast the gold medal Of tie So
ciety The italian Ambassador was there.
too, and it must have stirred the pride. Of
every American to hear him declare that
if the record made by the Duke of
Abruzzi had 10 be beaten. he was glad
that It was an American that lowered It.
And Peary was no sooner back than he
applied for leave from bis duties in the
navy to make another trial He knew.
none better. the perils of such an ad-
venture. its discomfort. It's horror: but
he cheerfully volunteered to risk his life
again. He devoted what remained OF his
private fortune toward the end he sought
and he applied TO the American public
for the rest Of the money needed. It is
incredible TO think how grudgingly It
came 10 him; but It did come at last. ard
now he is ready TO set sail once more.
to be gone two years. three years-who
knows?
II any man can reach the north pole,
It should be Peary. He has the heart
for its trials. the courage to conquer, the
enthusiasm of the American spirit, and
he knows his work. He deserves to
succeed in his indomitable endeavor. and
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05

considered. What effect her arguments
will have remains to be seen.
II is interesting TO know. however. from
Miss Bernardys report that the Italian
laborers in this country had hint OF
hard times coming long before financial
circles suspected a panic She tells us
that they knew 1t and that they began TO
take their savings and TO move homeward
as long ago as last September. A great
number Of them have gone home and
probably will remain there And these
will be the best; the thrifty ones, the
Woodworking ones. The malcontents and
ne'er-do-wells will be likely to turn their
eyes this way when Americas tide Of
good fortune is at the flood once more.
Therefore. II behooves our immigration
officials TO be stricter and more cautious
than ever and. while welcoming the men
who are eager TO work hard and earn
every dollar they hope 10 get, to shut
the gate of the United States resolutely
in the faces OF those who have left their
country for their country's good"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
Wanting Them Back.


A curious phase OF the immigration
question which has been continuously
with US for the last twenty years or so
is beginning 10 develop. Some Of the
nations OF the Old World are beginning
10 feel the severe drain on their laboring
classes brought about by our liberal i'm
migration laws and our boundless oppor-
tunities. and they want them back.
The italian government is one OF the
first 10 feel the effects Of the exodus. and
Il has set about TO find means 20 keep
its industrial and agricultural workers at
home. Italy has come to see that the
laborers Of the nation bear q close rela-
ton to the national wealth. and that II
II has not workers it IS difficult TO find
them.
Sometimes when we hear Of the doings
OF the Mafa and read Of the BLACK Hand"
outrages and realize that the sons Of
Sunny Italy who are so useful on our
railways bring with them their evil Gus
toms and habits. II seems as IL we might
well spare them. But when we find them
going, as many Of them have recently.
and we find that the houses they oe-
cupied are to let and the places that
knew them are void we are not quite
sure but that we want them 10 STAY and
be leavened into good citizens, If not now.
then in the next generation
So far has the Italian government gone
in fits desire 70 get back those who
emigrated from her shores that she has
appointed Miss Amy Bernardy. teacher of
Italian literature in Smith College. as a
special agent to study conditions. This
agent advises that steps be taken TO con-
vince the Italians that they are as well
of at home as here; that. after all. Ameri-
can wages are not so much higher than
Italian. when the higher cost Of living IS
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
THE PROPOSED TARIFF.
1t VIII Result In Guaranteeing
Profits.
Frnm Americnn indns.ries

From American Industries
Our government does not guarantee
profits 70 other classes. It does not insure
farmers crops. nor guarantee profitable
wages TO labor. nor good salaries to
clerks.
Our government once guaranteed Union
Pacific bonds-but II held the road as Sc
curity. and sold IL out at last 10 reimburse
itself. The government did not guarantee
reasonable profits" 70 American railway
investors In that case. but in its tariff
plank we find the dominant party SOL
emnly pledging itself to guarantee SOL
vency and good earning return 20 the
stockholders and investors in trusts
Freed OF all circumlocution, II really
means trust-making by government enact
ment.
This principle. II made effective in the
next tariff. Will divide manufacturers into
three classes, about as follows:
First-Those who are on a sharp com
petition basis These manufacturers re-
ceive nothing from the tariff
Second-Industries more or less closely
Joined in what Is popularity called gentle
mems agreements" These industries oc-
cupy a position about half way between
those mentioned in class one and the fully
developed trusts. This second class is
strengthened by the proper guarantee OF
profits.
Third-The full-fedged trusts and con-
solidations, Of which there are between
2G0 and 800, in control Of most OF the great
necessities and conveniences Of life.
Under the proposed tariff which Is 70
cover and. IN that sense, TO guarantee
profits these trusts are informed that
they will be protected by the government
against foreign competition Up 10 the
point Of a good profit on all they can
reasonably" claim, OF by manipulation
secure as by the old methods
II the new tariff. promised by Congress
and the political parties. is to be enacted
/ sixty days after the inaugUratiOn-say
/ May 4. ls39-trusts can. it must be as
sumed. print. not only on their bonds. but
also on preferred and common stocks. this
/ extraordinary and un-Amsrican clause
The principal. together with a reason
able profit thereon. IS guaranteed by the
/ government OF the United States by en-
actment Of May I. 1900"
/ II is evident that class one. wholly un-
| der competition. and class two. midway
| toward consolidation, will be hasteneC
| most rapidly into class three. What vii
\ be the result? It surely is not wildly i'm.
probable that the manufacturers will be
| come the real and only class wholly guar.
anteed and promoted by the government
at the expense Of the consumer.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
ON TRADE UNIONS.
John Mitchell Speaks on the Es-
scnce OF Trade.

From the Hartford Times
A feature Of last nights session OF the
Sycamore CAiass) sociological conference
was paper on The philosophy OF trade
unionism." by John Mitchell, former pres
ident Of the United Mine Workers Of
America. IN part. the paper said;
While the growth IN numbers and con-
servatism Of the trade unions viii un-
doubtedly minimize friction. the hope Of
future peace In the industrial world lies
in the trade agreement. The trade agree
ment IS the very essence Of trade union
ism; IL represents the central idea for
which trade uniOnism stands. namely. the
collective or joint bargain; Il represents
the highest form OF cooperation IN modern
business life, in that il secures 20 the
workingmen what various benefcent
schemes IN the past have failed 10 secure
"a measure Of control by workingmen
over the conditions OF industry. The trade
agreement is the clearest and most un-
mistakable recognition Of the Importance
Of labor 70 capital. and capital 10 labor;
and there is nothing so promising for the
| establishment of friendly relations be-
tween these forces as the growing ten
dercy Of their representatives 10 meet in
friendly conference IN order 20 adjust
/ conditions Of employment"
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
0Iascots OF Old.

From the Chicago News
Mascots have had their place in the
world for many generations Cats, as
with the ancient Egyptians; grassbop-
pers. as in Italy, and various other spec
linens OF animal life have in their time
been counted as sacred or lucky by DIFF
ferent peoples. So it is only a cOntinu-
ance OF old customs that has caused base
ball teams 10 take along an animal or a
small boy when they go upon the diamond
20 try their skill with other players The
custom has spread 70 such an extent that
to-day there is not a vessel in the navy
OF the United States that has not some
kind of a mascot. This assertion will
apply with almost equal force to the other
navies OF the world.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
1aft's imperialism.
From the New York Time.

From the New York Times.
Mr.. Taft's Imperialism, such as It IS, Is
far from unsafe. hazardous. adventurous.
II IS sane, prudent, and courageous. It
neither courts nor shuns responsibility.
Ten years sgo he would have avoided
taking over the Philippines. II that had
been possible. Since he has labored faith
fully and with indomitable perseverance
20 guide the people of the islands toward
self-governnent, with independence as the
goal and reward Of their efforts when
they should both wish and be fitted for IL.
No man has more firmly or loyalty held
20 the American Ideal than he. none has
more wisely dealt with the obstacles in
the path of its achievement Calm, con-
hdent, and sagacious. he has pursued his
course very steadily. and in some I'M
portant regards his career has been abso-
lutely without parallel.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
II Hughes Retires.

From the New York Tribune.
The retirement Of Gov. Hughes is i'm
possible to contemplate with indifference.
for it means distinct loss TO public life
and an inevitable setback 70 the develop
ment therein OF new and worthier ideas
and ideals. The governor stands pre-
eminently for the placing of the common
welfare in this State above every other
consideration under all circumstances. To
this individuals and parties are to be sub
ordinated and special interests must bow.
He stands for the ideal OF service. The
best party is the one that serves the
people best
The Washington herald., 1908-07-05
DEMOCRATIC THUNDER.
Available for Use in the Coming
Campaign.

Campaign.
Prom the New York Eyeuing Post
If the Democratic managers wish 70
have a little fun with the Republicans
they need only 10 dig up the speeches
OF prominent Republicans made IN the
last campaign. There IS Senator Dick.
OF Ohio. for instance. In 1904 he was
rubbing it into Bryan in splendid style.
because Of prophecies OF bad times that
had gone wrong. and n postal card,
part Of the Congressional Record. -
which Mr.. Dick fathered. went through
the country. bearing among others the
following Things TO be Remembered. ="
Remember lSols95 and tho days OF industrial
gloom
Remcnbcr lsa-lse5 and the thousands OF capable
mechanics looking IN vain for work
RemcmbcT ls91-lS9G and the hundreds OF thousands
a abors walking the streets trusn sunrise 10 sun
- looking for the work which could not he found
Kemembcr lSa5-lS6 ard the countless number o.
women ond ciidrun waiting. faint with hunger, for
the brad which never came
Remember lss3-lSS and the heartsckness the
worry. the unpaid and unpayabe debts. and an the
many us that attend the man out Of work
Remember lss3iss6 and the landlord waiting AZ the
door for the rent money, which could not Be pro
Tidcd
AANtia'ii4tNA AHps MtNA tAH AAiNfN NAlelle lAAtl
% blow for another days work another days pay.
Remember lS9-lS95 and the wives and children
. wanting clcthcs
Remember lss5ls96 and the home c1mforts which
wanting.
Renembtr ls98-lee6 and the un-Amer1can sour
houses and ether forms q charity necessary % r.
lieve those who need no relief when they can &c;
work.
Change the dates 20 19O7-Os. and a
good deal of this numbering is avail
able for immediate Democratic use