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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07
Seaboard Excursion to Whining
ton June 18th.

The Seaboard announces it's first
Excursion to Wilmington for the sea-
son of 1909, Charlotte, Chester, Monroe,
Sanford, Lumberton and intermediate
stations. This train will leave Charlotte
at $50 a. M, June 10Th, returning
leave Wilmington at 800 a. IN, June
18th. This will give three days out
ing at the Seashore and as all the Re
sorts will be. open at that time, every
one is assured of a pleasant outing. :
Separate cars will be attached for col
ored people. ~
For information as to rates and SEIZED
ules see large flyers, call on your near
est agent or write to -
-" &C. H. GATTIS, g.
District Passenger Agent
Raleigh, N, C..
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

Mr.. S. J. Meares, who runs a
job printing office at Charlton,
is considering starting paper al
that place. Baden county has
had no paper since The Express
suspended some time ago.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

In ordering the address Of his paper changed a
,uharribnr should give the address to which it has
been.SoIng, and the new address.
With the large circulation that it has. The Rob
s,onian Is a first class advertising medium. Rates
will 10 furnished promptly to prospective adNer'
tissrs
he psper wants to be fair to correspondents
and viii give them AZ much latitude as it thinks
pub ic policy will permit. We are not responsible
Tor the views OF any correspondent. We require
that writer sign his name to a communication
attacking some one else institution In pub
fishing articles where the name II the writer i
not required TO b. published we reserve the RICH
for 3 God reasons. TO give the name when asked TO
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

Foley's Honey and Tar is especially
recommended for chronic throat and
lung troubles and many sufferers from
bronchitis, asthma and consumption
have found comfort and relief, by using
Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by all drug
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

The first application Of s-Manzan, the
great pile remedy, will almost instant
" give relief. Continued use of Man.
Fan for few days will effect a cure.
The tube in which it is put up has a
small nozzle attached, so that there is no
inconvenience whatever. ManZan is for
the cure of any kind of Piles. 1t is sold
here by J. D. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

Pinesalve, carbolized, thoroughly heal
ing and cleansing, antiseptic, soothes
and stops pain. Sold by J. D. Mcmillan &
Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

For Safe 100000 good red brick at
kiln in North I.umberton. an deliv-
er on short notice. See George q.
French or j. B. B!ackman, Lumbe r
ton, n. G.. 56-2m
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07
.UMBERTON,
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an ad in this column. Whittier IL
is house to rent, something yoI .aVs
for sale, or something YOU want 70 buy
The RobesOnlan Want Column
will bring the results
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

Entered IA SECOND class matter at the PostoffCe
at Lumhsrton N. c.. under the Act Of Congress Of
March 3rd. 1891
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

send, Jim Hall, Douglas McMil-
Ian. Charles Vardell, Frank Nc
MILAN, Alex. Mcqueen, Ferris
Love, Tom deVane.
Miss Ruth Easley entertained
a few of her friends at the home
of her sister. Mrs. William Lea,
or Main street, Friday evening;
The guests enjoyed the time and
went away thinking Miss Easley
and Mrs. Lea the best OF Vlr-
ginia hostesses.
DIR. B. F. Mcmillan spent
Thursday night in Fayetteville
on professional business.
Miss Snoddy chaperoned a
merry party of young people
Friday evening out to Phlla-
delphus, where they enjoyed Q
moonlight picnic. 1t was a jolly
) yet weary crowd that came sing
; ing into town at a late hour.
Miss Mary McEachern and
Mrs. George Bullock spent Mon
day in Fayetteville, where they
went to do shopping.
Mr.. J. B. McAlester spen
Monday in town.
Mr.. John McPhaul, of Colum
: bia, S. c., was the guest of DR.
II. L. Mcmillan one night Thu
week.
e. Misses Bessie Jones and Gen
t evieve Mcmillan and Mr.. jim
Hall spent Friday in Maxtol
with Miss Lillian Austin.
Miss Annie Belle deVane lief
Tuesday for a visit to her siste
" y, in Norfolk, Va.
d The Baptist church here ha
e called Rev. Mr.. McLelland, O
e West Virginia. to fill the pulp
n left by Rev. Mr.. Morgan, VIII
S has accepted a call to Burlington
e Mr.. Morgan will be sorel
,e missed, for he has endeared hin
h self to the people of our tow
e during his tWo-years' sta
among us.
Il Red Springs, N. c., June .
Maxton News Notes and Pc
1; sonals.
~ Correspondence of The Robesonian.
q Capt. A. Bicherey, of Lumbe
" ton, spent yesterday in Maxto
Mrs. A. w. Mclean, of Lur
~ berton, returned home yesterd:
e after. spending several days wi
ol Mrs. Lima Mclean. Mr.. Hem
d McKinnon, a student at Trini
College, Durham, is expect
O. home tonight. Mr.. Dicks,
ge Phillips. of Florida, is visiting
the home of Mrs. Lima A. N
le- Lean. Miss Edna Tyer car
ng home Wednesday from T
of Southern Female College
lg- Petersburg, Va.-Miss Margal
ed Barnes left Thursday for Greer
Try boro. Mr.. J. G. Mccormick,
re- Wilmington, was in MAXI
es- Thursday. Mr.. ]. H. Kinsey
&c, Cheraw, S. c., was in MAXI
lie Thursday evening. Mrs. Char
ICY Aydlett and daughter, Miss f
ms, ma, came Wednesday from Ri,
eve mond and will make their ho
vn- in MaXton. At present they F.:
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

If Yen 1ysH' fine Jersy milk cow,
Poland China Pig, Plymouth Rock,
White Leghorn, White or Partridge
Wyandotte eggs, of best pure bred
strains, write Carlyle's Poultry and
Stock Farm, Lumberton, N. c. G7-tt
Wauted-Second hand bags and bur
lap; any kind, any quantity, anywhere.
Richmond Bag Co., Richmond, Va.
5-27-10t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07
Does This Interest You?

1000 yards fine White Lawn 40 inches wide worth 15c
price &c. better quality worth Csc our price 14c
India Lnons, Persian Lawns &C. 1000 yards beautiful
Fancy Lawns, Dots Floral Designs and Stripes worth
10c price &C. 10000 yards best Caicoes &C. 10000
n. c. Check &C. Linens White and Colors worth up to
2c our price 1Oc Fine White and Silk Waist goods at
about half cost Dotted Swiss worth 20c our price lie
to see this is to buy.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

Mosquito OIl-McLean-Sledg Com,
pany's Mosquito Oil will do the work.
Pleasant to use. Price 10c 81
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07

COSTA handbag, on the Elizabeth
road somewhere between town and
the three-mile post. Some money,
handkerchief, and pair of glasses in
the handbag. Finder will please re-
turn same to me and receive a re-
ward. A. E. Baker, Lumberton, N. C.
6-7tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-06-07
Parasols and Umbrellas.

The finest line ever displayed in this town. All kinds
from Chids 1OcParaso to the Finest Silk all at factory
prices. Some extra specials with the style han
dies &c.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
A Tartar Court shin,

Among the Tchulian Tartars a curl
Gus mode of popping the question"
exists The Tchulian bachelor in
search Of II wife. having filled brand
new pipe with fragrant tobacco,
stealthily enters the dwelling Of the
fair one upon whom he has bestowed
his affections, deposits the pipe upon Il
conspicuous article OF furniture and
retires on tiptoe to some convenient
hiding place in the neighborhood, local
etiquette requiring that he should ex-
ecute this strategic movement appar-
emily undetected by the damsel OF his
choice or any other member Of her
family. Presently be returns without
further affectution Of secrecy and looks
into the apartment In casual sort OF
way. A single glance at the pipe he
left behind him enables him to learn
the fate Of his proposal. II 1t has been
smoked he goes forth an accepted and
exultant bridegroom; IL not, the offer
Of his hand and heart has been so ir-
revocably rejected as not to be even
worth pipe OF tobacco.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
The Pitt Diamond.

While Pitt. the grandfather Of Lord
Chatham, was governor Of Fort st.
George In 1888 he became acquainted
with Il jewel merchant named Jam
chund,. who brought diamond Of
great size for sale. He asked 'f3O,OO0
for 1t In the rough. 1t should. OF
course. have been bought on behalf Of
the company. but Pitt. seeing money
in IT, could not resist the temptation
OF making Il private bargain. He be-
came the pOssessOr Of the stone for
the sum Of f2O.4OO and he was quite
satisfied that he had behaved honor
ably when he paid the man. who on
his part was also content. hut the
diamond was known to be worth more
than Jnmchund had received. and the
transaction gave rise to good deal
Of gossip. which in no way decreased
when later on Pitt had the stone cut
In England and sold it to the regent Of
France for 1880 Even that enor-
nous sum did not represent its true
value The stone was set In the royal
crown Of France. 1t weighed 40
carats in the rough. but the cutting re-
duced it to 1856 carats.-Mrs. Penney's
"Fort St. George. Madras"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
Value Of LAUGHTER.

Having vainly tried many and vari-
GUS remedies to restore to health q
business man whom l know and who
had fallen into morbid condition
owing to years Of overwork, famous
Baltimore physician at last persuaded
his patient to take course OF funny
stories. one at each meal, with al ex-
ira two at dinner" said a Baltimore
man. THE patient, solemn and
gloomy fellow. at first rebelled, but
finally, falling in with the idea, adopt
ed the course recommended and was
In the end restored to health. the ef-
feet Of laughter being entirely to
change his mental and bodily condi-
ton. Laughter. in fact. IS one Of the
cheapest and most effective Of medi-
cines, breaking up stagnation OF mind
and body and sending a healthy vibra-
tion through ones system. There Is
very little the matter with the man
who can enjoy hearty laugh."-Nash-
vile Tennesseean.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
Iauntinq Him.

1t was housecleaning time, and MIR.
Stubb was removing the dusty pic
lures from the walls. The frames
slipped. the stepladder creaked omi-
nously, and the perspiration rolled
from Mr.. Stubb's brow. In the humor
to bite nail In half. he turned and
discovered Mrs. Stubb laughing.
That's it"' he roared as the STEP
ladder swayed. Laugh and show your
gold teeth"
And still she laughed.
"Do you think there is anything
funny In my moving these picturesi"
he spluttered In fiery tones.
mo. indeed. John" said Mrs. Stubb
soothingly; hut. You know, you look so
funny It looks like n moving picture
show"
Then MIR. Stubb swallowed pint OF
dust and simply tuned. - Chicago
News,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
She Knew the Day Well.

A poor little faded woman had been
brought into court rs witness In case
involving very important issues. The
entire case depended on the fact that
a parer had been signed on certain
day, and this the fororn little woman
was prepared to prove.
"Y"u saw the paper signed" asked
the opposing counsel In cross examina-
tion.
Yes sir"
"And you take your oath that II was
the 18th Of August:"
II know II was. sir"
The LAWYER. who thruuht another
date could be proved. assumed an ex.
aspernting smile and repeated her
words
"Yru know 1t was? And now be 30
coed as to tell us how you know It,"
The poor little creatnra looked from
one tOnn!enan; to another with wide.
sorrC wful e'os. rs II she SOU hit under.
stan ing ard "ymEu!hy: then her gnZe
rested ON the kindly face t the Judge
~ knew" she said. as II speaking to
him alone because that was the day
my baby died."-Penrson's Weekly.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
Ooportunitv,

In one OF the olI Greek cities there
stOO,; long aEo a statue. Every trace
Of II has vanished now. but there Is
still in existence an epi"ram which
gives rs an excellent description Of 1t.
and as we read the words we can sure
ly di cover the lesson which those wise
old Greeks meant that the statue
should teach to every paSSerby. The
epigram IS in the form Of Il c"nversu-
ton between a traveller and the statue:
'What l. thy name. o statue"
81 am called Opportunity"
''Who made thee
"LySippu>."
why art thou on thy toes?'
''To show that | stay but Il moment"
"Why hast thou wings on thy feet!"
''To slnw how quickly pass by"
"But why Is thy hair SO long Oh thy
forehead!"
"That men may seize me when they
meet me-"
"Why. then. IL thy head so bald be-
hind"
ITO show that when | have once
passed | cannot be caught"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
She Knew the SAINT.

Margery's cousin, Cecilia, was eight.
zen and pretty. She was also devoted
to music and spent hours practicing on
large pipe organ This, together
with the fact that she Invariably wore
a rapt expression when so engaged,
earned for her the nickname Of st.
Cecilia. 1t happened that Margery's
mamma was called to town and left
her five-year-old daughter in charge Of
an obliging neighbor. This lady un-
dertook to amuse her young guest by
showing her a collection OF prints.
among which was copy Of the famil-
lar presentation OF the patron saint OF
music seated mt the organ.
This. my dear" said the obliging
hostess. 'is picture OF st. Cecilia"
ut doesn't look a bit like her." spoke
up the tiny visitor.
"Why. how do you know?" inquired
the astonished owner Of the print.
How do | know" returned the
equally astonished Marg'Iv. why.
st. Cecilia is my own first cousin. She
teached me my prayers an how to
play jackstOnes."
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
Dropping tho Curtain.

"No. Mr.. Slowun said the fair pos
SCISSOR Of the square chin. Il must re-
spectfully decline to become your 9TH
er half"
But Why" asked the astOnished
young man who had believed that he
was the favored one.
Because" replied the female ex-
tender of the frosty digit. the man
marry must be brave and fearless.
Tonight you let out the information
that YOU have loved me for five long,
weary years. but have not dared men,
ton 1t until the present meeting. 4
man who has no more nerve than that
would hide under the bed while his
wife went downstairs to interview Il
burglar who was making raid on the
family larder. Therefore. Mr.. Slowun.
l will work the piano for Il little slow
music while the curtain drops on the
farewell scene. You will find your hat
on the usual peg of the hall rack.
Good evening"-London Mail.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
Speculative Life Insurance,

A mania for speculative assurances
on the lives Of public personages pre-
vailed In England during the eight
eenth century. Warren Hastings. the
pretender. the rebel lords or the un-
fortunate Admiral Byng answered
equally the purpose Of speculation. and
there were also regular quotations on
the lives OF notorious highwaymen.
Sir Robert WalpOle Mt one period OF
his career. when his life was endan.
gered by popular tumults, was insured
for many thousands. and when George
III. fought Mt Dettingen % per cent was
paid against his retu' II. Such Specula-
tive assurances were however. largely
checked by the gambling act Of l114.
which made insurable interest a ueces-
sary condition for valid policy.-Ar-
gOnaut
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
JRMONT FREDERICK COUNTY, MD THURSDAY JULY e. 1909.

is only doing his duty and that he
is in no way dctracting from the glory
of Congress. He has maintained a
hands off" policy in all regards un-
til the party leaders have come to him
a I'd urged him to take II hand, but
Nv that he has put his shoulder t.
the wheel he will not turn back. ii,
will exert all his Influence to max,
& g,od the party pledges confident that
in so doing he will ear.l the gratitude
and approval of the whole people, al
m 'St regardless or party affiliations.
So many erroneous reports regard
ing the tax on the net earnings OF
corporations have found their way in
to the public prints that, even at tn,
SIX of repeating facts which hav
b yn fully and accurately stated III
tl,.s, letters from the first, it seems
wise again to state the truth. The
corporation tax will be adopted by
the cunf,rrr,s and only the failure of
the entire tariff bill can prevent its
a loption by both houses of Congress.
There has never been any doubt ON
this score among well informed per-
sons since that conference which took
place at the White House ON the
evening of June -, with the X, puh-
lican members of the Finance com
mittrr, the Sprak kcr and Representa-
tivcs Payne and Dwight present.
Thes,. men then assured the President
that they would accomplish the ac-
c ptancr OF the corporation tax by
their resp ctive houses.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.
tFRoM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON, ID. G., July II.
President Taft has taken a deter
mined stand for free iron ore, fire.,
hides, free coal and free petroleum,
and for the reduction of the duty ON
| lmbrr to one half the Dinglry rate,
that is to one dollar a thousand feet
lie has won the support Of the con-
fcrrers on the tariff bill for these rr-
ductiuns and lr is now engaged in
bringing into line thosa members of
t,t s nate and the llouS,' who, for
selfish and local reasons, have OPP
. sed tariff revision downward. When
IT,. President made clear tn the sen
al and House cunfrrrS his views
on these schedule they told him they
W Duld readily consent and would re-
D rt u bill i'm accordance with his
wishes but that tEcy feared the con-
+ renee report containing thro" re-
d ,ctions would he REJECTED by the
5 nate and possible hy the llouS'.
The President told them he could
take care of tllos,. who would rri ct
TIA conference report because ii con-
Ia ned too much downward revision
M.l they expressed Il wish that h" do
So.
1t had h'romr known to the mem
h rs of both houses that the l'rrsi-
drnt had taken Il stand in favor of
TIL ST free raw material and Il num-
hr of them proposed to g. to the
White HOUSE and enter protest
When they asked for an interview it
was promptly accorded and twenty
two members of the House, led by
II representative Young of Michigan,
called to protest against what they
t, rmcd the un-Rrpuhlican ideas of
Mr.. Taft. He expressed his views
in no uncertain terms. lie told them
that as ttular head of the Republican
party, and as President, with the
whole people for his constituents, he
p Sscsscd a broader viewpoint than
that of a single member Of Congress
with respect to articles produced in
his own district. The President said
too that he felt strongly the call of
the country for downward revision
within the limits of the protective
principle and hr hop d to br able to
respond to that call as he heard it,
rs well in the interests of the party
as of the country. lie assured his
callers that his influence would BE-
exrrtrd i'm favor of free p 'trolrum,
I &c coal, free iron ore and free hides.
The Presidents declaration will
doubtless give rise to many unwar-
rAntcd reports regarding veto of the
tariff bill etc. The President does
not believe there is the slightest
danger that he will be confronted
with Il situation which will demand
Il veto. He is convinced that the
D .ople are with him i'm his demand
for lower duties and he believes that
npw he has made it clear that he
flvors these reductions the voters all
over the country will write their Sen
ators and representatives. and urge
them to stand by the President. II
they do this there is no doubt to a
satisfactory revi ion Of the tariff and
of the early ad 'ption of the confer
ence report, followed by the immedi-
ate adjournment of Congress.
In entering the fight over the tariff
schedules the President feels that he
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22
Lucky.

Little Walter was Whispering into
the ear Of his dog
what are you saying to Rover.
dear?" asked his mother.
"Oh. was Just telling him how
lucky he waS." replied Walter. "'cause
he didn't have to have his neck washed
and his hair combed or go to school,
Chicago News.
His Start.
The World-Want job. eh? What't
your recommendation! Graduate-My
A. B. The World-Sit right down, anG
IN teach ven the rest Of the alphabet
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22

A trunk containing articles valued
at 81 900 and supposed to have been
thrown overheard from some steamer
by smuggler, was found by the
New York harbor police floating in
the bay between Staten and Liberty
Islands.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22

Joseph Woods, charged with the
killing of patrolman VIM. Orrison Of
Brunswick, was released from the
Frederick county Jail last Monday on
s., 600 bail.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1909-07-22

II ERE 10 the grocery man who got
i i The r oney for things the work.
man bo, ght.
And while he still was feeling glad
He re ad the local butchers ad.
He quickly hurried down tho street
And bought a good supply Of meat,
For which s settle ment he made
With the ~ onsy the honest workman
paid.
P.S.-1 1hst rn/ dealer zVho's up to snuff
WiH all. ays advertise his SUIT.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
ACCUSED OF EMBElZLlNG
FROM. INSURANCE COMPANY
Agent of Concern, Together with State
Examiner, Indicted at Spokane.
Former Denies Guilt

OAKLAND. April 26.-Sheriff F. w.
Pugh, and deputy sheriff of Spokane
will take w. H. Hilleker back to that
city tomorrow to answer to charge of
alleged embezzlement of $1S,400 from
the Pacific Live Stock association of
Washington, an insurance company
which was recently declared insolvent.
]. H. Shively, the state examiner of
insurance in Washington, was also in
dicted in connection with the same
matter.
In statement this morning Hilleker,
who has been in business in Oakland,
declares his innocence and says he
will waive all formal proceedings, as
he is anxious to face his accusers. He
declares the charge to be an attempt
on the part of the stockholders of the
defunct company to make its agents
liable for their losses and that lie
merely served as an agent of the COM
pany and was not one of its officers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-27
RUSSIANS CONTINUE
ADVANCE ON TABRIZ
Expedition viii Be Kept In Persia
Until Shah's Pledges to Institute
Proper Government Are
Redeemed

ST. PETERSBURG, April 26.-Ihe
Russian column, under General Snar-
sky, is continuing it's march coward
Tabriz. The expedition will be kept in
Persia until the Shah's pledges to in
stitute a proper government actually
are put into effect. The Russian ad-
vance has been slower than was eX-
pected, owing to the absence OF
horses.
The first detachment will not reach
Tabriz until late tonight. No opposi-
ton is expected from the Caucasian
mercenaries until the gates of Tabriz
are reached.
The expedition is taking with it food
supplies to relieve the immediate nee
essities of the population. The expedi-
ton is assuming larger proportions
than was at first contemplated. In adj
dition to a battalion of 1000 rif1emen
and detachments of artillery, engineers
and field telegraphers, two other bat
talions of 1000 men each have left
Tiflis for the frontier.
Ultimately an entire army division
will be moved into Persia and de-
tachments stationed at various towns
now in control of robber tribesmen,
who since the entire collapse of the
authority of the shah. have made life
and property absolutely UNSAFE
throughout northern Persia.
Ambassador Riddle is in close touch
with Foreign Minister Iswolsky and is