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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

bills for the creation of North
Robson and Hoke counties,
while during their tendency
were Of prime Importance, hav-
ing agitated the minds of our /
countrymen and country women .
from Turnpike to Fair Fluff, |
have by reason Of their C,-1eat, |
become of no moment to Robe |
son county at large for at least
a period of two years. For your
representatives | desire to say
we did not for one moment lose
sight of the fact that the advo-
Gates and opponents of the
measures were not only petit
toners but citizens, freeholders
and tax payers, of Robson.
Speaking for myself, and with
equal truth for my colleagues, |
think, | say that to them was
accorded a fair and impartial
hearing. Sentiment was arrayed
against new counties. 1t would
be reprehensible not to express
our thanks and appreciation to
the leaders Of the three opposing
forces in this matter for their
honest and heartfelt considera-
ton Of our position. The lead
ers of the movers in these mat
tiers had only to say to US: DO
what you conceive is right; that
is all we ask. " We gave them
a fair and impartial hearing
and our conscience is satisfied.
No more can be said about the
members of the board of COM
missioners( drawing illegal per
diem and mileage, for from and
after the LIST day of January,
1909, the chairman of the board
is allowed $500 per annum fol
services and mileage, and the
other four members $500 Tor the
same. This and no more.
AS there was no opposition t
the creation of the new town
ship of Drum, taking a part Of
Britt's and Sterling, we upor
petition formed the same. W.
wish it we'll and trust to oul
representatives of the newly
= formed municipality to see tina
it always goes Democratic.
By adding an amendment tt
the primary election law enacted
at the session of 1907, the sam,
is no longer compulsory upon tn
t people. The amendment pro
5 vides that the Democratic exc
e cutive committee may or ma
= not, in their discretion, adopt tn
: provisions of the act.
: The foregoing are the bills in
S troduced and passed effectin
0 Robson county proper. How
e ever, to give a brief summary G
n others of more or less local ne
s ture as regards the county, w
e submit the following: we CAV
j. relief to A. Nash, ex-register c
! deeds, and D. W. Bullock, e1
l. register of deeds because tn
e commissioners, in a signed state
e ment, said they had not bee
r paid for calculating the road ta1
= we gave to the county two &C
: ditional terms of courts, the ne
u cessity Of which is shown by tn
7 congested condition of on
i docket; we gave power to tn
graded school of Lumberton an
e the board of education of tn
county to sell certain propertie
J. that were not needed; we pei
n mitted the town Of Rowland
q levy an additional tax and
e issue bonds to refund it's il
n debtedness incurred by reaso
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

On Monday evening the junior
class of the Southern Presby-
terrain College, with the aid and
under the direction of Miss
Burch, the popular and most
excellent elocution teacher, gave
a dress rehearsal of the charade
"Cinderella." This was in everv
respect decided success, each
actor performing her part most
admirably. The music, furnish
ed by the violin quartette-
Misses Margaret Williams, Lii
Ian Farquhar and Margaret
Mcneil and Mr.. Rowland Brown
was most excellent and ap-
propriate.
Sheriff L. c. MCNEIL, of Lum-
berton, was a welcome visitor
here Tuesday.-Miss Eliza Pat
terson, of Laurinburg, is visiting
Miss Glennie Graham. DIR. B.
+. Mcmillan returned Tuesday
from Baltimore, where he spent
the past two weeks. Mr.. Angus
Mcneil, of Laurinburg, visited
relatives here Friday. - Miss
Edna Purcell, Mrs. Rory Nc
Nalr and Miss Belts, of Floral
College, attended the exercises
here Friday.-Miss Ruth Easel,
OF Lynchburg, Va, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Lea. Miss An
ma Mcleod, of Lumberton, was
in town Friday. Mrs. W. H.
McKinnon visitek relatives in
Wade last week. Miss Rasalie
Williams returned Mondny from
New York, where she has been
studying music for several
months. Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton
Blue, Of Aberdeen, are visiting
Mrs. Blues parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Skies. Mr.. Lacy John,
of Lumber Bridge, spent FRIDAY
here. Miss Jessie Scott, of San
ford, N. c., is the guest of her
many friends at the college this
week. Mr.. Angus Mckenzie, of
Rowland, spent Friday in our
town. Mrs. w. H. McCallum,
Of Rowland, was visiting rela-
tives and friends in and around
Red Springs last week.
Red Springs, N. C. March,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

Elsewhere in this paper will be
found a resume of the acts pass
ed by the recent Legislature that
are of special interest to citizens
OF Robson county. We believe
the passage OF the new road law
was a serious mistake, but there
is nothing to do but make the
best of it. 1t will be noted that
the county commissioners were
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18
Mt. Tabor News Notes.
rrespondence of The Robesonian.

VI AeSpNfOAitAii'
March is the month that spring
begins. Oh, how beautiful the
woods will be when the green
leaves and flowers shall all ap-
pearl
Preparing the land for plant
ing is the order of the day in
this vicinity. The farmers seem
to have taken "hustle' for their
motto.
Mr.. Archie Mcneil had the
misfortune Of losing his stables
and forage by fire last week.
Mr.. Smith, Of Raeford, is now
travelling in this community with
his pea-thrasher, which seems tt
be quite a success.
Miss Sallie, the charming
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. N. A
Mcneil, was most happily mar
ried to Mr.. J. D. Carver las
Thursday. We extend to then
many hearty congratulations.
Mr.. Neil Archie Smith has &C
copied the position as carrier OF
route No. one from Red Spring.
and commenced March first. Sue
cess to him.
! Wonder when the Mt. Tabo
baseball team will start up again
Hurry up, boys, and don't lie
the others get ahead of you.
"Old Beauty
Red Springs, N. c., R. F. D
No. 4, March 16, 1909.
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Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
9-1E.tf
3-15-t1

Plnules are for Backache, and bring
quick relief to lumbago, rheumatism, ia
tlgue and all other symptoms of Kidney
diseases. They are tonic to the en-
TIRE system and build up strength and
health; Price SOC and ST. 90. Sold by J.
D. Mcmillan & Son.
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In ordering the address of his paper changed
1ubscrber should give tho address to when II mas
been.QoinR and the new address. -
With the large circulation that IT has The Rob
snonian IL a first class advertising medium Rates
will he furnished promptly to prospective adVer-
tisera. ,.
The paper wants to DO fair TO correspondents
and will give them az much latitude as It thinks
public policy will permit. We are not Responsible
FOR the views Of any correspondent. We require
that writer sign his name to communication
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lIshinR articles where the name II the writer !.
mai r,sulr,d To be published, reserve tho right
for good reasons. to give the name when asked foi
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

If you'd be dubbed a handsome girl,
And win handsome Knight,
The secret here l do impart,
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea at night. J. d. Mcmillan &
Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

For Sale-9,OOo cabbage plants, EARLY
Jersey and Charleston Wakefield
Prices 20 cents per hundred and 81. so
per thousand. Place your order before
plants are Sold R. A. Rozier & Sons.
Lumberton, N. c., route l. 3-15-2t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

ManZan Pile Remedy is put up in a
tupe with nozzle attached. Nav be
aGppAed directly to the affected parts.
Guaranteed guaranteed Price SOC. Sold by J. D.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

Or. r. II. Drake will be in Lumber
ton, March 18th, for one week treat
ing eyes and fitting glasses. Will give
notice later where he can be found.
3-4-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

5 or 6 doses $685. will cure any case
of Chills and Fever Price 25c. 1925
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

A Guaranteed cough remedy is Bees
Laxative cough Syrup. For coughs, colds
Group, whooping cough, hoarseness and
al bronchial affections. Best for
children because it is quick to relieve
and tastes good, Gently laxative. Sold
by j. D. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an ad in this column. Whether ii
is house to rent, something yor. nave
tor sale, or something YOU want to buy,
The RObeSonlan Want Column
will bring the results.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

Entered as seconds class matter at the Postofiice
at Lumberton. N. c.. under the Act OF Congress oil
March Srd. 1897.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

SO. 900 Early Jersey and Charleston
Wakefield Cabbage Plants. Price re-
duced to SLIGO per 1000. Quick ex-
press facilities to Robson county.
Union Plant Co., Marshville, N. C.
3-18-1t*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-18

For Sale-A good one-horse wagon
and buggy, for cash or on easy terms.
w. X. Bethune, Lumberton, N. C.
3-8-tf
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Lost, Sfrayed or StoIen-One Lew
ellen Setter Gyp pup about 7 months
old; had on collar with badge; answers
to name Nell; color, white and black.
Liberal reward will be given to anv
one returning her. Strayed off on
January Goth. N. A. Carter, Fair
mont, N. C. 3-l5-4t
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The merchant who doesn't adj
Vertlse stands in his own light.
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Red Springs, N. c., R. F. D.
No. 4, March 16, 1909.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
The Crop Report.

The monthly crop report says: The
condition of wheat as compared with
an average per cent is, in the state
81, in the southern counties 81 in the
central counties So, in the northern
counties go and in the upper PENN
sula "a. The condition one year ago
was, in the state "A, in the southern
counties rs, in the central counties
65 and in the northern counties ST.
The estimated average yield OF
corn in bushels is 80 in the state, in
the southern counties "a, in the north
ern counties 29 and in the central
counties and upper peninsula 81. The
per cent cut up FOR fodder in the state
and northern counties is 80, in the
southern counties "a, in the central
counties 10 and in the upper PENN
sula 76.
The per cent Of acreage of clover
seed harvested as compared with
average years, In the state is So, in
the southern counties so, in the cen
trail counties 81, in the northern coun-
ties So, and in the upper peninsula 80.
The average yield per acre in bushels
In the state is 1.63, in the southern
counties 1.39, in the central counties
2.04, in the northern counties 231,
and in the upper peninsula 3.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
Enuland's UNEMPLOYED.

Labor conditions in Great Britain
are going from bad to worse, Judging
from the report Of John l.. Grifiths,
consul-general at London, to the de-
partment OF commerce and labor.
Wages are being lowered and the
hours OF work are decreasing, while
IN alarmingly large increase in the
number of those who are registered
as unemployed is giving grave con-
Germ.
Last year, during the entire twelve
months, the wages of 1000 persons
were reduced because of the bad
times. In the six months of 1909,
from January to June. or just half the
time, 1,0S1,273 were compelled to sub
NIT to reductions in their earnings
There is at present bill before
parliament to authorize the board of
trade to establish a minimum rate of
wages in all trades where there is
satisfactory proof that the scale of
wages paid is unusually low or unfair
to the workers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
Taking Care Of Yourself.

There never was time when peo.
pie paid as much attention to their
health and strength as they do now.
Time was when fine stock and fine
horses were fed more carefully than
human beings.
The result of properly balanced ra-
tons has worked wonders with stock
and recent experiments are proving
that the same thing is true of man
kind.
1t has been found that Quaker Oats
eaten often and regularly taking the
place of heavy, greasy foods will work
wonders in the health and strength of
a family.
School children fed frequently on
Quaker Oats thrive physically and are
always capable of the best work at
school. For athletes, laborers, 1t is
the best food. One of the attractive
features of Quaker Oats is the perfect
way it is packed. Besides the regular
size package there is the large size
family package. III
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
GOING uPl

City ways were not altogether new
to him, but, as he waited at the eleva-
tor shaft, in one of Omahas large Of
flee buildings, he said to his COM
panlons.
well. I'll be hanged if that isn't a
beaten"
why, what?"
Just look at that COMPOUNDED rail-
road advertising on an Omaha eleva-
tor-UP! What won't they do next?"
His companion replied, "Sh-. Sh-,
those letters mean up"
When l see that word. this jingle
always comes to my mind:
Whenever the little word up you
see,
Think of Safety, Speed, Service via
u. p
You will see that word at almost
every passenger elevator in the coun-
try, but before you leave for the West.
be sure to buy your ticket via The
Safe Road to. Travel"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
CHICKEN CENSUS ,NAoo uRATE.

We can readily imagine that 1t will
be a great shock to most people to
learn that the chicken statistics In
previous censuses are not absolutely
reliable. The unpleasant discovery
has been made that the enun Grafton
of 1890 showed the existenc. OF a
greater number OF chickens In this
country than in 1900. This is conclu
sive evidence OF gross errors in fig.
ures somewhere. says the Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle. Chicken
fanciers lay the fault to the careless
ness of census officials. while the ex-
perts in Washington say that poultry
owners are prone to exaggeration
when the census man calls on them.
and that the man who Owns so chick
ems will almost invariably claim that
he has 100. This, however, does not
explain the discrepancy between the
totals for the two dates mentioned-if
the poultry men are consistent In their
prevarications from one decade to an
other. 1t will hardly do at this late
date for anybody connected with the
census bureau to organize an Ana
MAS club and populate 1t with the men
engaged In the gentle art of raising
poultry.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18

The effect OF ocean currents has
been strikingly illustrated in many
ways. Derelicts have been swept back
and forth up and down the Atlantic.
and many an object has been carried
for great distances along the gulf
stream. Columbus is said to have first
noted that he was in the vicinity of
land by observing wood and other
things floating on the surface of the
water. But one of the most remark
able proofs comes in an announce
ment from Victoria, B. c., to the ef-
feet that wreckage has been picked up
on Vancouver island which came from
Japanese sampans. small vessels used
on the coast Of Japan, and also some
hardwood trees, known to grow no
where except in the mikado's empire
AS the Pacific ocean is about 5000
miles wide where the drift occurred,
while the average width of the Allan
tic Is 5000 miles, the voyage made by
the Japanese wreckage gives impress
sive testimony to the effect of the cur
rents moving across the waters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
CAREFUL DOCTOR
Prescribed Change of Food Instead Of
Drugs.

II takes considerable courage for a
doctor to deliberately prescribe only
food for a despairing patient. instead
of resorting to the usual list of med
icines.
There are some truly scientific ply
sicians among the present generation
who recognize and treat conditions as
they are and should be treated regard
less of the value to their pockets.
Here's an instance:
-Four years ago I was taken with
severe gastritis and nothing would
stay on my stomach, so that | was on
the verge of starvation.
II heard of doctor who has sum.
mer cottage near me-a specialist from
N. Y, and as a last hope, sent for him.
After he examined me carefully he
advised me to try small quantity of
Grape-Nuts at first, then as my stom-
ach became stronged to eat more.
Il kept at it, and gradually got so
could eat and digest three teaspoon
fuls. Then l began to have color in my
face, memory became clear, where be-
fore everything seemed blank. My
limbs got stronger and l could walk.
So | steadily recovered.
Now, after year on Grape-Nuts
weigh 1853 lbs. My people were sur
prised at the way l grew fieshy and
strong on this food"
Read the little book, THE Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
There's a Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time 60 time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18

The initial steps have been taken
by the governments of Great Britain
and the United States for the submits
sion of the Newfoundland fishery dis
pute to The Hague court for arbitra-
ton. The case OF the United States
has been submitted to the British en-
bassy in Washington, and the case of
Great Britain has been laid before the
embassy of the United States in Lon
don. Four months hence, the counter
cases of each government will be ex.
changed. and two months thereafter
the entire matter will be laid before
the court at The Hague.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18

1t Is significant that German mill
tary experts now place the Wright
aeroplane far in advance of the other
flying contrivances that have been ex-
hibited in Europe. For a time 1t was
supposed that the Wright aeroplane
was slower than the other machines,
but it has since demonstrated that it
is as fast as the others, and far more
stable. The latter quality is one that
makes for success. and the machine
that can stay right side up under try
ing air conditions is the one that will
make aerial navigation possible in the
near future.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
Will Soon Open.

After careful examination of the
damage done to the Poe lock in the
ramming of the upper gates by the
steamer Ellwood, Supt. Sabin, chief
of the canal staff, estimates the shut.
down will be of no greater than a
weeks duration and very possibly
less. The damaged gate is being re-
moved and one of the upper guard
gates will be utilized in it's place
during the few remaining weeks of
the navigation season.
The government officials are care.
fully investigating the circumstances
which led up to the accident in an
effort to fix the responsibility. To
date all the evidence seems to point
to a confusion .of signals In the en-
CINE room of the Ellwood, which
was in charge of Floyd Lyon as chief
engineer.
The closing of the big Poe lock to
vessels is already causing congestion
of traffic both up and down bound. A
large fleet is waiting to lock through
the Canadian canal, which alone is
available for all of the larger deep
draft boats.
The boats imprisoned by the acct
dent were locked down and later
passed up through the Canadian ca
nal.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
800 DIE IN NINE
BY CARELESSNESS
MINER IN SPRING VALLEY, ILL,
cOLLIERY HOUGHTLESSLY
THROWS TORCH ON HEAP
OF HAY AND STARTS
CONTEMPLATION.
OF 565 MEN 1876 ESCAPE
After Four Trips Cars Cease Running,
Then Rescuers Go Down Only to
Meet Death Themselves; Men Sealed
Up to Check the Flames.

1t is believed that nearly 400 lives
were lost in an explosion in mine
Of the st. Paul Coal Co. at Cherry,
near Spring Valley, Ill.
There were sos men at work in the
mine when the explosion occurred.
About 1876 escaped
The entrance of the mine has been
boarded over in an attempt to check
the flames raging In the interior. This
has checked all hope of escape to
the surface by the imprisoned miners.
In the three veins of the mine, one
800 feet below the surface. the miners
are imprisoned and their only chance
for life is to break back to the ends
of the veins, where enough air may
exist to preserve their lives until help
comes. The fans of the mine are
stopped, the wires all burned out and
the mouth impenetrably sealed to
smother the flames
The first explosion occurred shortly
after o'clock. 1t communicated TO
other sections of the mine and in less
than 10 minutes all hope of escape
seemed shut off from the miners.
swept up through the entrance of the
mine the cage which carried the MI
ners to their work continued to as
cend and descend The first loads
brought up score of miners, who es-
capped with no worse injuries than
burns or bruises received in the rush
for safety.
The last trip of the cage was made
xxha he ~ hn min
intendent and his assistants arose.
The men were dead when the car
reached the surface. Those about the
pit mouth expressed the belief that
they were dead or dying when placed
in the cage. None survived to tell
the story Of the trip.
Twelve bodies have been taken
from the mine The bodies were
taken from the shaft while fire was
burning fiercely in the interior and
smoke pouring in dense volumes from
the mouth of the pit. They were soon
put in cages and lifted to the surface
by unknown heroes. who sacrificed
their lives in a vain effort to save
them
The fire causing the explosion,
which may prove one of the greatest
tragedies III the llsl VI nine Hoi III .,
had an origin almost trivial. A pile
of hay allowed to shoulder too long
finally ignited the timbers OF the mine,
and before the workers realized their
danger, the mine was filled with
smoke, gases and flames and all exit
was impossible.
Heroism such as is rarely exhibited
was shown by officials of the mine
and residents of the town OF Cherry.
These men, who were outside the mine
when the fire originated, contributed
six of the list Of IL known dead.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18

The inheritance taxes on the estate
of John Stewart Kenney. the million.
aire banker. who died recently. leav-
ing nearly half of his $G0,000,000 es-
tate to public institutions aud socie-
ties. will net the state of New York
over 100000, according to lawyers
familiar with such matters.
The first effective step by the gov.
eminent looking to the fertilization Of
the isthman canal zone was taken
Tuesday, when Secretary OF War
Dickinson issued an order appointing
a joint board of army and navy Off
GERS OF high rank to investigate the
matter.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
Had a Sure Thing.

An individual, well known on the
Berlin Bourse for his wit, one morn
ing wagered that he would ask the
same question of so different persons
and receive the same answer from
each. The wit went to first one and
then another. until he had reached the
number of so. And this is how he
won the bet: He whispered half au-
dibly to each: II say, have you heard
that Meyer has failed?" What
Meyer" queried tire whole so, one
after another, and 1t was decided that
the bet had been fairly won.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-11-18
The new overland wireless telegram

The new overland wireless telegraph
record OF clear communication be-
tween Duluth and New York city, a
distance of 1891 miles, is announced
closel.f upon the heels of the new
ocean wireless record reported by the
army transport Buford. which ex-
changed messages with stations on
the Pacific coast when four days
westward from Honolulu. or $500
miles from the American continent.
The difference between the two rec
ords reveals the strength of the dis
turbing influences on land. which are
more evident in the day than at night,
when wireless telegraphin. is easier
and clear.