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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Christian and Missionary A
lance Convention.

The convention of the Chris
tan and Missionary Alliance,
mention of which was made re-
Gently in The Robesonian, will
begin tomorrow evening at the
Gospel Tabernacle at 7:30 O'Clock
with a sermon by Rev. r. a.
Forrest, of Atlanta, who is sup
erintendent of the southeastern
district Of the alliance. Wednes-
Gay afternoon at three O'Clock
/ iss L. Jones, a missionary from
China, and Mrs. Forrest will
speak, and Wednesday evening
al 1880 Miss Jones will give
stereoptican views of her field
labor in China and Mr.. Forrest
will preach. Services will be
held every afternoon at 3 O'Clock
and every evening at 1880. The
convention will continue through
Sunday.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Fell From Scaffold and Injured
His Back.

Thirty years ago James c. Lee Of
HOO 9th ST., S. E. Washington, D. c.,
fell from scaffold and seriously injur-
ed his back. In telling about it he says:
"My suffering was terrible; from the
small of my back all around my stom-
ach was Just as if l had been beaten
with club. 1 tried all kinds of plas-
tiers, belladonna, capcine and porous,
without getting relief, and bought So
called electric belts, but none of them
did me any good.
cone day, while working near my
daughters house, my back panied me
so badly that had to quit. | went in
to the house and lay down for ease. My
daughter had a bottle of Sloan's Lini-
ment in the house and she rubbed my
back we'll with it and gave me- some te
take home 1 used six and half bot
ties of Sloan's 25c Liniment and can dc
as much work now as any man in the
shop, although l am sixty-seven years
old. would not be without Sloan''
Liniment for any consideration and rec
ommend it to anyone suffering pain
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Death of Rev. D. G. Britt.

Rev.D. C.Britt, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. S.. E. Britt, often Mile, died at
his home at Rutherfordton Sat-
urday after prolonged illness.
The funeral will take place at
four O'Clock this afternoon at
Rutherfordton, where the re-
mains will be inferred.
Mr.. Britt's life was despaired
Of about year ago, but he ralli-
ed and was in better health for
some time. Mrs. Britt left yes
terday to attend her sons funer-
al, accompanied by her daugh-
tiers, Misses Bette and Emma,
and sons, Messrs. O. M. OF
Kingsdale, and Norment, who
attends the graded school here
Messrs. E. M. and w. S. Britt
also brothers of the deceased
left for Rutherfordton Saturda,
evening.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
The Demorest Comedy Co.-To
Open Moving Picture Show.

The Demorest Comedy Co.
wound up a weeks engagement
at the Opera House Saturday
evening. 1t played to good
houses every evening and it's
performances were very much
enjoyed.
There was much speculation
as to what sort of white baby
would be given away Saturday
evening. 1t was a white goose :,
and it is now the property of
Master Furman Freeman. Mas
ter Baswell Skipper really held
the lucky number, but when the
number was called he was like
Brer Rabbit, he amt say moth
ing, lease" he was "skeered"
to take chances on that white
baby, the nature of which was
at that time a mystery.
Mr.. T. P. DeGafferelly. OF
this company, who, with Mrs.
DeGafferelly, has visited Lum.
berton several times with the
Williams Comedy Co., of which
he was manager, will open q
moving picture show in the
Opera House here on March 18th
He proposes to have the best
and most expensive films anc
the shows will doubtless be vel
patrOniZed.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
AGED PEOPLE.
Mrs. Sarah J. Windrom, of Chi
cago, Grandneice of Alexander
Hamilton, Who Signed the
Declaration of independence,

Says:
"Vinol is a godsend to old people.
am rs years old, but have hearty
appetite, sleep soundly, and feel active
and well to-day-thanks to Vinol.
When was young, cod liver oil was
dispensed in greasy, unpalatable
form, and it fairly gagged me to get
it down. Vinol is entirely different,
very palatable and nourishing to i'm
poverished blood. 1t is the finest tonic
and strength-creator l ever used"
Mrs. H. w. Avery, Norwich, N. Y.
says: cat the age of eighty-nine
felt the need of tonic, something te
strengthen and build me up. For some
time have taken Vinol, andhave founc
that it brings vigor and life to the agee
as nothing else will. -"
The reason Vinol is so beneficial t.
! old people is because it is composed O.
two world-famed tonics-the medicina
. elements of cod liver oil-and iron
VinoEtones.up the digestive organs, aid
assimilation, makes rich, red blood, an
strengthens every organ in the body.
We will cheerfully return money t
all those who try Vinol and receive n
benefit. j. D. Mcmillan & Son, Lum
berton.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

only standing and waiting came
crowding about the buggy to
see the desperate that had been
captured.
Sheriff Mcneil says it wasn't
near so bad as it would have
been if he had had to drive
through the country. It was
a great convenience to be able to
go and come on the train.
Since the above was written
it has been learned that Sheriff
Mcneil received a letter Friday
evening from Bethany advising
him that J. P. Walker was there,
but that no one had ventured
nearer to him than a respectful
100 yards or so. But the sheriff
got the letter too late to go that
night, and Saturdays paper
Drought the information that
Walker is sojourning in Georgia
at present, still at liberty.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Notice Of Administration.

Having qualified as Administrative 6
]. NJ Buie, deceased, late Of the Coun-
ty of Robson, State OF North Caroline,
this is to notify al persons having
claims against the estate q sald Dc
ceased to exhibit them TO the under
signed at Buic, N. c., on or before The
18th day of February, 1910, or this no
tice will be pleaded in bar "f their re
covery. All persons indebted 10 SAID es-
tate will please make immediate pay
ment.
This 18th day Of February, 1909.
REBECCA ID. BUIE,
2-15-6mon Administrative
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Execution Sale.

BY virtue Of an execution directed to
the undersigned from the Superior
Court of Robson county in the above
entitled cause, will sell on Monday,
the LIST day of March, 1909, at II o o'clock
m, at the court house door of Robeson
county. to the highest bidder for cash,
TO satisfy said execution, all the right,
title and interest of said George Ship
man and wife, Sallic Shipman, the de-
PENDANTS, have in the following real rs
tate, tO-Wit:
In the County of Robcson, Maxton town
/ ship, on the east side of the Carolina
Central Railroad. beginning at stake
about "a of a mile below Maxton, and
runs north COG east, TO the Iumberton
road; thence as said road 263 chains;
thence south 60A west, To "A stake near
said railroad; thence to the beginning,
containing , acres, bounded by the lots
of }. f. Bethca, the Lumbcrton road,
! the lot now occupied by Richard Camp
! bell and the Carolina Central Railroad,
and being the same levied on In attach
mcnt proceeding IN the above entitled
action.
! This Both day Of January, 1909.
f.. &. MCNEIL,
Sheriff of Robcson County.
| . l-innp
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Distinguished Author and Man of
Lettersatthe Opera House This
Eyening-Lecturer and En-
tertainment at Graded School
Auditorium Thursday Evening.
DIR. John Patterson Mclean,
of Franklin, Ohio, will lecture at
the Opera House this evening at
8 O'Clock on Scotland as l saw
it." The lecture will be illus
trated by stereopticar views
showing many places of interest
in Scotland. =.
DR.. Mclean is a distinguished
literary character. author of
numerous historical and literary
productions, and he is also a life
member of the Gaelic Society of
Glasgow, the Clan Mclean AS
ISOLATION of Glasgow, and many
other societies.
1t is not often that the people
of Lumberton have the oppor-
tunity of hearing such a distin-
guished and learned lecturer, and
it is to be hoped that the people
of the town will show their ap-
probation by giving DIR. Nc
Lean a full house. Popular prices
of admission will prevail and
special rates will be given the
graded school children.
Mr.. Karl Jansen, a Scandina-
Wan humorist and entertainer,
will give a lecture and enter
tainment in the graded school
auditorium Thursday evening,
beginning at 8 O'Clock. Mr..
Jansen is the son of an eminent
Swedish divine and he traces
his family history back to the
days of the Vickings.
A feature of especial interest
will be added to this entertain
ment by a fencing exhibition
which will be given by Mr..
Jansen and Capt. A. Bicherey,
proprietor of the Waverly Hotel.
Capt. Bicherey was formerly a
captain in the French army and
is an accomplished swordsman,
andas this entertainmentis for the
benefit of the school he readily
consented to give an exhibition
with Mr.. Jansen.
Mr.. Jansen comes highly rec.
commended and this entertain,
ment bids fair to be one of the
most delightful ever given il
Lumberton. He gives de
scription of ''The land of the
midnight SUM-, impersonation:
of German, Irish, Swedish an,
Norwegian characters, scene!
from Shakepeare's King Rich
ard ILL.," "Hamlet', "Mac
BETH, Julius Caesar" an(
Merchant of Venice" and Sc
lections from other authors, al
in full costume and historical.
correct.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Mr.. Ericson's Old Home.

Go see it, it's beauty. 1t stands out
among all its neighbors, because the
eoioring is so bright and clear. Mr..
Ericsson painted with L. & M. Paint
ana says 1t cost l3 less than ever be-
lore, de bought only IL gallons of L. &
M. rant and 9 gallons of Linseed Oil
to NIX with it. This made q gallons of
pure paint, and cost only Si.26 per gal
lon. It's as handsome as the finest in
town. The L. & M. is sold by McAllis.
ter Hardware Company, Lumberton.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The large tobacco ware
house near the Seaboard depot
is being repaired and improved.
This being a national holiday
-Washington's birthday-Sun
day hours are being observed at
the postofIice and the banks are
closed.
Miss Mary Gregory and Mr..
w. T. Davis were married We'd
nesday at the home Of the ofTici
ating minister, Rev. J. D. Clark,
at st. Paul's. -
"A meeting of Unity Lodge
No. POP, K. Of P, will be held in
the town hall this evening at
1880 o'clock. All members are
requested to be present.
Mr.. C. L. Baker has the
contract for building residences
on North Elm street for Prof.
J. r. Poole and Mr.. A. T. Par
mele, and has already begun
work on the foundations.
-Four negroes were brought
here Saturday night from Row.
land by Mr.. Chas. Cox and placed
in Jail. They are charged with
breaking into the store of The
Rowland Hardware Company
last Tuesday night.
Licenses have been issued
for the marriage of Annie Smith
and Jno. A. Purnell; Mary Greg
DRY and Walton T. Davis; Mar
andy Graham and w. H. Fisher;
Mary Tyner and Woodie Howell;
.Mollie Taylor and w. B. Bailey.
Tom Pate, who was arrested
here last Wednesday, was tried
Friday before U. S. Commission.
er B. F. Mclean at Maxton on
the charge OF retailing and was
bound to court in a bond in
the sum of 5000, on which he
was released today. He was de-
Tended by Mr.. T. N. McDiarmid.
Wilmington Star, 21st: Mr.
T. J. Moore, formerly with the
Bank of Lumberton, has arrived
in the city from his home al
Greenville, N. c., and becomes
teller in the Murchison Nationa
Bank. He is a young man Of
splendid business ability, mos
engaging personality and will
add strength to the already fine
staff of the Murchison institu
ton.
Little Miss Ruth McWhorte
accompanied her father, Rev
Euclid McWhorter, of Maxton
to Lumberton last Thursday anc
spent the day working to OBJ
tain subscriptions for The New
and Observer. She did a goo,
days work here, securing enough
subscription money to give he
many thousands Of votes in tn
contest for the piano which sh
hopes to secure.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
A Popular Senator.

The friends of Senator Shaw,
of Robson county, were glad to
see him out again yesterday af-
ter a confinement of a few days
by sickness. He left yesterday
for Lumberton, but will return
tomorrow for Mondays session
of the Senate. There is not a
more popular member of the Sen
ate than Senator Shaw. Raleigh
News and Observer, 21st.
Senator Shaw returned to Raj
eigh last night, after spending
Saturday night and yesterday
with home folks.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Erwin Walters, of Fair
mont, was in town Saturday.
Mr.. D. E. McNair, of Lumber
Bridge, was in town Saturday.
Messrs. O. H. Bracy and Dun
can Gregory spent yesterday in
Rowland.
Mr. Henry Rancke, of Rocking
ham, spent yesterday here with
home folks.
Mr.. Thomas Kinlaw, of How
ellsville, was in town Saturday
on business.
Mr.. Hardy Lewis, of Fair
mont, was among the visitors in
town Saturday.
Messrs. Archie and S. O. Will
lis, of Rozier's, were in town Sat-
urday on business.
Mr.. J. B. Gibson, of Dillon,
S. c., was among the guests at
the Waverly Saturday.
Mr.. ]. G. Freeman and little
daughter, Evelin, of Bladenboro,
were in town Saturday.
Miss Ida Mckenzie is spend
ing some time in Maxton visit
ing friends and relatives.
Ex-Register of Deeds D. w.
Bullock, of Rowland, is among
the visitors in town today.
Miss Maud Harris, of Raeford,
spent yesterday here at the home
Of Of Mr.. and Mrs J H. A. hcAllis-
Mr.. Wade Baggett, of Red
Springs, spent yesterday here at
the home of his brother, Mr.. W.
D. Baggett.
Mrs. E.. T. Wade, of Monroe,
spent Friday night here at the
home of her brother, Mr.. Geo.
M. Whitfield.
Mr.. J. S. Williams, of Sardis,
spent yesterday here, a guest al
the home of ex-Judge and Mrs,
T. A. McNeill.
Mr.. G. B. McCallum, Of the
American Realty & Auction Co
of Greensboro, spent Saturday
in Lumberton.
Rev. F. A. Prevatt, who live
on rural route No. 1 from Lum
berton, was among the visitors
in town Saturday.
Mr.. T. A. McNeill, Jr., wen
tc Charlotte Saturday to atten'
a house party at the home of Mr.
Stuart w. Cramer.
Miss Katye Oliver, of Barnes
vile, spent Friday night and
part of Saturday in Lumbertor
a guest at the Waverly.
Miss Lillian Patterson, c
brownsville, Ca, is spendin
some time here on a visit at tn
home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. I
Lee.
y Rev. A. E. Ba ker re:urne
Friday night from Birmingham
Ala, where he attended the cor
vention of the Laymen's Mi:
sionary Movement.
Mr.. Wallace Norment returne
7 Thursday night from a visit
, his brother, Mr.. Richard No
ment, who is a member of tt
[ senior class at Trinity Colleg
= Durham.
a Solicitor N. A. Sinclair spec
! Saturday in Lumberton on bus
ness. He left Saturday nigl
:, for Whiteville, where he will lot
. after the interests of the Sta
e in Columbus Superior Court tn
. week.
f Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lample
!. of Wadesboro, spent a few da,
+ here on a visit at the home
e Mr.. and Mrs. W. j. Prevail
h leaving this morning for Ra
a ford, where they will visit rel
e tives.
l. |: Mrs. Julian Pope, of Chariot
i who had been spending a fe
q days here on a visit at the hor
IL of Mr.. and Mrs. l. L. Pope, a.
- Miss Mary Pope left this NOR
IL ing for Emerson, where tn
q will attend the marriage THU
N day of MisssJohnnie Porter a
M. IT TT114oro
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Sudden Death of Mr.. VIII Stone.

Mr.. Will Stone, aged about
fifty years, died suddenly at his
home near St. Paul's Friday
morning. Mr.. Stone got up as
we'll as usual, apparently, and
went out, just before breakfast,
into the field where he had been
taking up some stumps, and was
found there about ten minutes
later by his son, Mr.. Emmett
Stone, lying in a stump hole,
dead. The remains were in
tered in the cemetery at Marsh
church Saturday afternoon al
3 o'clock.
The deceased is survived by {
wife and one son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

Mr.. J. C. Adams, formerly of
Raeford, died Sunday night at
his home in Asheville, where he
had lived for the past four
years, after a long illness. The
remains were taken to Raeford
for interment.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Follows La Grippe.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe
but never follows the use of Foley's
Honey and Tar, for la grippe coughs
and deep seated colds. Refuse any but
the genuine in the yellow package. -
Sold by all druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Notices of New Advertisements

The Pope Drug Co. makes an
announcement.
Men wanted to fill various pc
sitions.
A junk shop has been opened
on Elm street.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

Foley's Orino Laxative cures consti
patton and liver trouble and makes the
bowels healthy and regular. Orino 10
superior to pills and tablets as it does
not grippe or nauseate. Why take any,
thing else? Sold by all druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
washington once cave Up

To three doctors; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from spid-
er's bite caused large, deep sores to COW
er his leg. The doctors failed, then
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely
CURED me" writes John Washington, of
Bosqueville, Tex. For eczema, boils,
burns and piles it's supreme. 25c at all
drgu stores.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Yours Truly,
The Pope Drug Company, Inc.
Lumberton, N.
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an al in this colurnn. Whether it
is house TO rent, something yo, nave
for sale, or something VOC waat to buy,
The Ro5esOnian Want Column
will bring ths reSuus.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
FOLEY
HONEYAND TAR
The original
LAXATIVE cough remedy.
For coughs, colds, throat and lung
troubles. No opiates. Non alcoholic.
Good for everybody. Sold everywhere.
The genuine
FOLEY'S HONEY and TAR Is In
sYeilowpackage. Refuse substitutes
Prepared only by
Foley & Company, Chicago.
Sold by All Druggists.
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor of the
estate of Ethemore G. Branch, deceas-
ed, late of Robson county, North Car
DINA, this is to notify all persons hay hay
deceased to exhibit them to the under
signed at Proctorville, n. c., on or be-
fore the 25th day of January, 1910, or
this notice will be plead in bar Of their
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make immediate pay
ment.
This 18th dayIof January, 1909.
T. F. BARNES, Executor,
l25-emon Proctorville, N. G.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

Mrs. Aida Burkhead, 50 years
old, committed suicide at her
home in Concord Friday by burn
ing herself to death, first satu-
rating her clothing with kero-
sene. Continued bad health had
IMPAIRED her mind.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Notice Of Administration.

Having qualified as administrative OF
Apple Locklear, deceased, late OF the
County of Robson, State OF North
Carolina, this is to notify all persons;
having claims against the estate OF SAID
deceased to exhibit them to the under
signed at Buie, N. c., on or before the
18th day of February, 1910, or this no
tee will be pleaded in bar of their re-
covery. All persons indebted to said es-
tate will please make Immediate pay
ment.
This 18th day of February, 1903.
NANCY LOCKLEAR.
2-l5-6mon Administrators.
MassZan Pile REEss@faE
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Announcement:

The New Management of The Pope Drug Company
WISH to Announce that they will Continue the Business
at the SAME PLACE, with some improvements M
l. Pope viii be found in the as before and Mr.
K. 1. Fughum, Registered Pharmacist, ready to fill
your Prescriptions. We Expect Garry Everything
found in FiEs-Ciass Drug Store, and are making
improvements &c meet the Demands of the Business
Thanking the people of Robson and adjoining counties
for their liberal patronage in the past and asking con-
tinuation Of The SAME, we are
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

"A Night in Venice will be
the attraction at the Lumberton
Opera House Saturday evening.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22
Wanted

Wanted Drug clerk, assistant book
keeper and stenographer, mill fore
men, band and circular sawyers, filters,
locomotive engineer, planning mill
foremen, block settlers and edgermen.
Address: Southern Employment Co,
Hattiesburg, Miss. 222-ltF
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

For Rent at OMEGA good two-horse
farm at Saddletrec. Apply to d. B.
Humphrey, Parkton, N. G.. 2-15-4t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

Miss Mary Gregory and Mr..
w. T. Davis were married We'd
nesday at the home Of the ofIici
ating minister, Rev. J. D. Clark,
at st. Paul's. s..@
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

The large tobacco ware
house near the Seaboard depot
is being repaired and improved.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

"A meeting of Unity Lodge
No. POP, X. of P, will be held in
the town hall this evening at
1880 o'clock. All members are
requested to be present.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-22

Mr.. G. L. Baker has the
contract for building residences
on North Elm street for Prof.
J. r. Poole and Mr.. A. T. Par
mele, and has already begun
work on the foundations.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-01-01
MRS. A. A. HoucK.

Mrs A. A. Houck died last Satur.
day night at the home OF Mrs. ]. S.
Woulery where she had been staying
for short time. Her illness refused
to yield to treatment. She was con.
scious to the last and was resigned to
her fate. The funeral was held Tues
day morning from the Presbyterian
church, Rev. w. j. Thompson OH
ciating. Interment took place 10
Pine Grove cemetery. The infant
child, who passed away few days
before its mother. was laid to rest 10
the same grave. The Royal Neigh
bors attended the services and placed
evergreens on the cdsket.
Mrs. Houck was born at, Table
Rock, Neb., In 1875, was marrieu to
Mr.. Huuck 10 1907 and resided on
their homestead west Of Rathdrum.
She was an avowed Christian and
was much loved by all who knew her.
Her husband, widowed mother and a
brother and sister survive her.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-01-01
BUSINESS BRIEFS,

For Sale-A new mich Jersey COW.
Inquire at this office.
For Sale-Thorobred Buff Orping-
toe roosters, also two mich cows.
Inquire II. J. Rorthwick, Rathdrum.
J1-8
For Sale-Set OF logging sleds, cheap.
Inquire Of IL. J. Borthwick, Rath.
drum. D25.J8E
Home made sausages a specially a,
Seigloch's. Ham, bacon and lard
fish and game In season.
For Sale-Thorobred Rhode Island
Red roosters, the best in country
Inquire Mrs. F. H. Bradbury, Rath
drum.
For all kinds of fresh meats call a,
J. A. Seigloch's-Rathdrum Mea,
company.
The Rathdrum tribune. (Rathdrum, Idaho) 1903-1963, 1909-01-01
Who Was Jack Robinson7

Jack Robinson has long been a
favorite synonym for rapidity of
speech or action, but possibly few
people who use the phrase are aware
that Jack Robinson was a real live
person.
Gas politician" says Lady Dor
othy Nevill in her "reminiscences"
"John Robinson was great favor
tie with George III. His political
career was long, for he was a mem
Der for Harwich during twenty-six
years, being on one occasion bitter
ly attacked by Sheridan, who, de-
nouncing bribery and it's instigators,
replied to the cries of Name!
Namev by pointing to Robinson on
the treasury bench, exclaiming at
the same time, Yes, l could name
him as soon as | could say Jack Rob
inson.' and thus originated the say
ing still current at the present day."