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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09
The Cotton Tax Money.

To the Editor of The WAToHMAN,
Will you permit the use of a
short space in your valuable col
umns to discuss a matter of pub.
lie interest and one of especial in.
terest to the "old Confederate
soldier2"
After the war between the states,
when the conditions in this Sc
ton were in a more or less chaotic
state, a tax was placed by the
national government on producers
of cotton. This tax was Indirect
ly paid by the buyer of cotton,
but was directly paid by the pro-
ducers. One buyer of those days
states that producers were paid
about a cent less for their cotton
than it's real market value in or
der to cover this tax. Thus, it is
seen, that the producer paid the
tax and at a time when he was
unable to do SO. The confederate
soldier in many instances had to
bear this burden.
Sometime ago the United States
Supreme court, declared this tax
unconstitutional
The tax collected amounted to
several million dollars and this
large amount of money has been
lying idle in the government cof-
fers at Washington and has caused
more or less discussion. At one
time it was thought that this
money should be appropriated for
educational purposes, but for some
reason or other this was never
done. Naturally it would seem
just that this money should be re-
turned to the producers of the cot
ton. This is all impossibility, as
many of those men have 'gone
beyond the river" Now it is re-
spectfully suggested that this
money be appropriated to the sur
viving confederate soldiers. They
we're the men who bore the taxes
in many instances. Does not the
old confederate veteran deserve
this? Did he not bear enough in
the four years of battle and pri-
vations to now receive some re-
muneratlon, if it should only be in
the return of this tax money which
was extorted from a PROSTATE peo-
pie by none too generous victors?
It is suggested that this fund
could be appropriated in this nan
ner and be divided among the ur-
viving confederate veterans, many
of them need and others should
have it as their just dues. The
matter is laid before the public
for discussion and ought to be
brought to the attention of South
ern congressman.
We would like to hear from
others. J. T. MORTON.
Member Co, A, 53rd Va. Regt.,
Armisteau's Brigade, Pickett's
Div. Longstreet's Corps.
Salisbury, N. c., Feb. 22nd, 1909
Group positively stopped in E20
minutes, with DR.. Shops Group
Remeday. One test alone will
surely prove this truth. Novomi-
ting, no distress. A safe and
pleasing syrup-50c. Sold by
Cornellson & Cook.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09
Mortgage Sale,

Pursuant to the provisions contained
in Mortgage trust deed registered in
book No. 80, page 1870, made by Ida G.
Sheppard and her husband, Jones Shep-
par1, for the protection and benefit of
the undersigned, on the 7th day of
March, 1908, default having been made
in the payment of the debt which mort
gage was given to secure, the under
signed will sell at public sale, for cash,
at court house door in Salisbury on
The IOht day Of April, 1909,
the following property: Beginning at
a stone in the Gold Hill public road,
Peter A. Kluttz's corner, and runs with
his line south 8OHd west $50 feet to a
stone thence sonth Did east 70 feet to
a stone thence north 80 I'D east $50
feet to a stone in center of said road
thence with said road north I'D west
70 feet to the beginning, containing
$500 square feet, be the same more or
less, conveyed by the said Ida G. Shop
pard and her husband, Jones Sheppard,
to satisfy the debt provided for in said
mortgage.
This property is situated on the south
side of the Gold Hill public road about
4 miles from Salisbury, being part of
the land Of r. 3. Peeler.
HENRY PEELER, trustee.
March 9Th, 1909.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09
Condition of Hon. c. B. Watson.

Winston-Salem, March 9.-Hon.
G. B. Watson's condition shows
some improvement to day 90 far as
the attacks of Bright's disease and
diabetes are concerned. His heart
is extremely weak, however, and
his physicians are administering
stimulents to keep him alive.
A failing tiny nerve-no longer
than the finest silken thread
takes from the Heart it's impulse,
it's power, its regularity. The
Stomach also has its hidden, or
inside nerve. Tt was Dr. Shoop
who first told US it was wrong to
drug a weak Or failing Stomach,
Heart or Kidneys. HIS prescrip-
tion-Dr. Shops R"storative-is
directed straight for the cause of
these ailments-these weak and
faltering inside nerve This, no
doubt clearly explains why the
Restorative has of late grown so
rapidly IN popularity. Druggists
say that those who test the Resto-
rative even for a few days soon
become fully convinced of it's
wonderful merit. Anyway, don't
drug the organ. Treating the
cause of sickness is the only sens
able and successful way. Sold by
Cornelison & Cook.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09
The CAROLINA WATCHMAN.
ITEMS

j. U. Houston and MS FAMILY
have moved near Hendersonville
N. c.. where they will reside il
future. Rowan had no better citi
zen than Mr.. Houston and tn
county gives him up with regret
The condition of Mrs. Jas. H
Mckenzie, who has been in a yer,
critical condition and who was re
Gently operated on at the White
head. Stokes sanatorium is muci
improved.
The Ccoleemee Journal says
"Rev. w. T. Broadway, of Sails
bury, is visiting III Cooleemee this
week. On last Sunday night ht
preached an excellent sermon al
the residence of his son to a large
crowd"
Quentin Gregory, of Halifax
county, was in the city last week
to pay his brother, E. G. Gregory,
ESQ.,, a short visit. The gentle
man mentioned was on his way
to Pekin, China, at which point be
is the manager of the Imperial
Tobacco Company, of London.
The ladies of the First Baptist
church began the observance yes
terday afternoon of a week of
prayer.
James Canady, a good farmer
who lived near Cleveland, died
last Thursday, from the effects
of appoplexity. He was about so
years of age and leaves a son, John
Canady.
Rev. M. D. Mcneil, of Gamer
on, N. c., had appointments to
preach last Sunday at the Spencer
and Chestnut Hill Presbyterian
churches. A death in his family
prevented Mr.. Mcneil from keep
ing these appointments.
Engineer D. A. Beaver is rapid
ly recovering from the Injuries he
received in a wreck at Reidsville
He will be pulling the throttle a.
gaia before long.
The Associate Charities of the
city lave already had several cases
on hand, which were promptly and
efficiently looked after. The
organization needs more money to
meet current bills, so "loosen" up
and help, if it is only a little.
This is the work of all.
J. T. Weed and Miss Emma
Coughenour, both of Franklin
township, were married last Thurs
day afternoon by Rev. J. H. Nc
Kenzie, at the home of the latter,
on Chestnut Hill.
Walter Crump, son of DR.. W.
L. Crump, has gone toStarksv,lle,
Miss, where he will be an instruc-
tor in the Textile Department. of
the Mississippi A. & M. College.
Pascal Callicut, a veteran of the
confederacy, died at his home in
this city last Saturday afternoon.
Pneumonia was the cause of death.
Chief of Police Cruise, of Spen-
Ger, went to Washington last week
after Walter Hartman, who is
wanted for al assault committed
in Spencer some time ago. Hart
man gave q bond Of $50 and did
not return with the officer.
w. J. Morton died at his home
in this city, last saturday after
noon. The deceased had been i'll
for some time with cancer of the
stomach. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon at the First
Baptist church.
Over 100 bushels of corn to the
acre is something to attract the
attention Of any farmer desiring
to make the most possible with
the least possible labor and ex-
pense. This is what is claimed
for Bigg's seven-ear prolific corn.
See ad. concerning this wonderful
Germ in this paper.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09
A Gard to the Public.

At the continued and urgent re-
quest of many of the substantial
citizens of the city. I hereby IL
bounce myself as a candidate for
Mayor of Salisbury, at the coming
election. Subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
A T.. SMoOT.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09
Near Death In Big Pond.

1t was o thrilling experience to
Mrs, Ida Soper to face death.
"For years a severe lung trouble
gave me intense suffering" she
r ties land several times nearly
caused my death. All remedies
failed and doctors said I was incur
able. Then DR.. New Kings Discov-
cry brought quick relief and a
cure 80 permanent that 1 have not
been troubled in twelve years."
\ rs. Soper lives in Big Pond, Pa.
1t works wonders il Coughs and
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09
WATER POWER.

38 lbs. of Cream of Wheat flour, SO
Best Patent and IA lbs. of bran and
shorts per BUSHEL of WHEAT. These
two brands of flour are as staple in Row.
as sugar and coffee. This should be
satisfactory even to the most exciting.
at once. [1-12 3mo
ROTHROCK ROLLER MILLS.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09

Now is the time to get a good
or sewirg machine for a little of
your time. Reao about our offer,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-03-09

Colds, Sore Lungs,
LaGrippe, Asthn|
Whooping Cough and
affections. SOC and
bottle free. Guara,
Druggists.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Alderman Conkling and CHIEF

IF Alderman Conkling and Chief
Holloway had read up the Police Man
ual they would have seen that their
criticism of Police Surgeon Glazebrook
was uncalled for. His specific duties
are to examine applicants for position
on the force, to certify as to the ma
ture of illness of members when absent
from duty on account of illness or in
jury, and attend professionally to citi-
zens brought to the station house suf-
fering from injuries or sudden illness;
insane persons brought into the sta
tion house for safe keeping pending
their tronsfer to asylums or elsewhere.
He shall answer promptly all calls to
the station house to attend all persons
brought there suffering from injury or
sudden Illness. That he is not ex-
pected to be within reach of the sta
tion house every minute is shown by
the clause in the Manual which says,
In case the police surgeon cannot be
obtained the nearest physician shall be
called
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

The story of "A Knight for Day."
B. 9. Whitney's big musical gaiety,
which comes to the Lyceum theatre
Thursday evening, May goth, does not
concern the period when coats of mail
and steel helmets were the fashion.
All it's people are of to-day, the knight
Of laughter and song who is the CEN
trail figure of the story is a nervy lit
tie waiter who steals the credentials
of a modern Englishman and with
them enters high life where he en-
beavers to bluff it out that he is a real
knight. The production comes here
in It's entirety as presented for year
in Chicago, six months in New York
and three months in Boston, those
three cities being the only ones to see
it up to the beginning of September
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
The Morristown Green.

The Shade Tree commission invite
the attention of the Morristown pub
lie to the work now under way upon
the Morristown green. The commits
sion considers it an example of the
very best theoretical and practical
work and because of its expense have
arranged to pay for it by private SUBJ
scription, that the other work of the
year may not be diminished.
The process is well worthy of the
close attention of every citizen of the
town. 1t will restore the trees to the
best condition that is possible and pro-
long the life of them many years. 1t
ought to be stimulus sufficient to Sc
cure the extension of similar work tc
every part of Morristown.
The sight of so many worthy trees
going rapidly to ruin upon the public
street, is very distressing both to citi
zens and strangers.
j. ID. CANFIELD,
Commissioner
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

MoRRIsTowN is TO be congratulated
upon the outcome of the mayoralty sit
uation. In the appointment of Theo-
dore Ayers the town has secured man
well fitted by temperament and ability
for its chief executive. Mr.. Ayers
is the son and namesake Of former
mayor; he grew up and received his
preparatory education in our schools
and after he graduated from Prince
ton college engaged in the real estate
and insurance business here which has
brought him into close touch with the
property interests of the town. He is
swift to hear and slow to speak, but
when he has thought out problem
he is ready to stand by his conclusions.
With a natural liking for civic affairs,
a progressive spirit and abundant pa
thence and tact Mr.. Ayers will not on
ly do good service during the term fol
which he was appointed but also in the
ensuing terms to which he will doubt
less be elected.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Arabian Horses Not Properly
Registered?

The horse show committee of Dur
lands riding academy 10 New York
will have to decide some nice questions
when it's members meet on May Goth
to consider the protest lodged by N. j.
Hess against the award of prizes to
Homer Davenport's entries in the class
for registered Arab saddle horses at
the recent annual horse show. What
constitutes registration is the gist OF
the inquiry Mr.. Hess maintains that
registration in the American stud book
for thoroughbreds, or British race
horses, is essential to fulfill the condi-
tions governing the competition, while
the owner of the winning horses as
serts that registration in the stud book
for Arabian horses is sufficient. The
latter work is published under The aus
pieces of the Arabian Horse Breeders
club, and is for the registration of Ara
bian or Oriental horses exclusively
while the American stud book is, OF
has been, open to both the British and
Arab breeds. Owing to the objection
able character of some of its rules the
Arab stud book has not been recog
nized by the United States govern
ment. TIL American stud book is thu
only recognized book Of record open tt
Arab horses in this country, and Mr.
Davenport's importations, for som'
reason or another, have been rejected
by the Jockey club for entry in thu
book, which, however, contains entire
Of many Arab = horses withou
their pedigrees Arabia, Persia
North Africa, Turkey, Spain ant
Palestine,
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
THE DRUNKARDs GUARDIANS ACT

The Newark " Star reports an in
terview with Senator Hillery in which
be makes what that paper calls a
lucid explanation of the act of the
legislature this year, introduced by
him, permitting municipalities to
create unsalaried boards to act as
guardians for habitual inebriates. z
The Star" says:
1.-THE great merit of this act lies in
the fact that it is legislation in the
right direction. If for several years
it may not be operative in cities Of
the state generally, it points the way
for policy that shall deal directly
with the drunkard, even as the ply
stefan deals directly with his patient.
The fear of punishment is used by
government as a deterrent for crime.
Judges in imposing sentences offer
them as examples to the evil-minded.
But the habitual drunkard, unless he
transgresses the police laws. is I'M
molested. Statutes do not effect any
moral conversion, but the law can
provide means by which particular
cases can be dealt with and whole
some restraint placed upon individual
weaknesses. Senator Hillery's law is
applicable at once to small communi-
ties, and it is the germ of future leg
islation that will have vastly more
effect in the promotion of temperance
than any kind of prohibitory law.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

Ex-SHERIFF FRANK 81. SoD1MER was
elected president of the state railroad
commission recently the other mem
bers present being ex-senator Thomas
J. Hillery and Robert Williams. MIR.
Hillery took his seat as member of
the board upon the strength of an
opinion written by Assistant Attor-
ney General Nelson B. Gaskill: holding
that his term of Office began on May
1st, Notwithstanding the fact that his
predecessor in office, Borden D. Whit
ing, was appointed on June 10th, 1907,
presumably for a term of two years.
Mr. GaskilI held that the provision in
the law creating the commission, fix
ing the terms of Office at two, four
and six years, respectively, did not de-
stroy another provision that the terms
should begin on May 1st
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Injured at wharton.

Three miners were brought to the
local hospitals Wednesday afternoon,
victims of accidents in mines at Whar-
ton. Andrew Boykoe was taken TO All
Souls hospital so badly hurt he may
die. A large rock fell on him while he
was at work and one foot was crushed,
while it is feared his back is broker.
He was unconscious when received and
evidently badly injured internally.
Joseph Lozie and Louis Orber, both
miners, were victims of an explosion
of gas in a pocket in which they were
working. Both were painfully burned
and cut about the face and head, and
two of Lozie'S fingers were blown off.
| Both will recover, though they will be
SCARED for life. The damage to the
mine by the explosion was trivial.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

To do away with the misapprehen-
sion that seems to exist in the minds
of some we beg to say that the article
in last weeks edition of THE CHRoN-
IcLE was not written by member OF
the state board of education, but by
one of the plain people, whose early
educational limitations makes him es-
pecially deslrous that the youth OF
Morristown shall not be compelled to
enter upon the work of life with the
same handicap A5high school educa-
tion is especially important in these
DAYS as the laws of the state make 1t a
prerequisite for entrance into the pro-
fessions or almost any occupation
above manual labor. And certainly,
the vast majority Of pupils who are
compelled to leave school before reach
ing the high school should have a
training sufficient to do ordinary bust
ness. The article referred to was
written without malice or PERSONAL
ties for the purpose of calling atten-
ton to an admitted state Of affairs in
education matters here which is un-
fortunate to say the least, and why
anyone should regard it as personal
reflection is beyond comprehension.
We have been surprised as we'll
as gratifed to hear on every side
Communications of the sentiments OF
the article, as it shows that the citi-
zens of Morristown are not Indifferent
but very much interested in the
schools of the town and feel that it is
time they were brought up to date. 1t
is creditable to the sentimental side
of the town that an anomalous condi-
tion of affairs in school matters has
gone on year without protest, but
there is a very general feeling that
the paralyzing conditions should cease.
So far as we can learn there is no SUI
perintendent in sight, and the teach
ers engaged for the coming year are
permanent in their positions and can
not be removed except for cause.
While all the teachers engaged are
doubtless capable and efficient, it can
I readily be seen that when the new SUI
perintendent does come he will be
handicapped by having a corps OF
teachers in whose selection he had no
voice and who are practically indie
pendent of him. This gives room for
a diyidedresponsibility and except for
the loyalty which the teachers will
manifest to the school and the super
intendent might cause much friction.
But let US all get one thing in mind
The schools of Morristown are not
maintained for the board of education,
the superintendent, the teachers, or
the taxpayers; they are for the pur-
pose Of giving to the children of the
town the best education they are will
ing to take. Anything short of this
is an injustice.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
Every Old Thing Made New.

An old chair with small can of L. & M.
Home Finish Varnish Stain Any old furni-
ture with small can OF L. & NJ. Home
Finish Varnish. A kitchen floor, porch floor,
with small can of the l.. & M. Home Fin
ish Floor Paint. Old kitchen chairs, benches,
any old small things with pound or two Of
the l.. & M. Home Finish Domestic Paint.
A carriage. buggy, with about dollars
worth of L. & M. Home Finish Carriage
Varnish Paint. Porch furniture, lawn
swings. iron ratings with small can Of
L. & M. Home Finish Porch Enamel Paint
in all eolors. An old leaky roof made tight,
with can of Eclipse Roof and Bridge Paint
All old things made new with these little
cans of L. & M. Home Finish Paints. Cos
is trifiing. Be sure to get them.
Sold BY Phillips & Day, Morristown; ?. G
Henry, Basking Ridge; w. r. Wilson, Whip
pany.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18
A SURE REMEDY
FOR HORSE collie

Collie in horses is very common disorder
More valuable horses die every year from
collie than from any other complaint, simply
because they have not been treated properly
Sloan's Sure Collie Cure is safe and sure
remedy for collie or tympanitis. 1t acts in
stantly on the stomach and bowels and gives
immediate relief.
Mr.. ]. Albert Pahlman, Pocomoke City,
Md writes - Last November your
Fever Remedy saved my Percheron Stallion
Jumbo. He took sick on the cars the first
day out; and on May 3rst Sloan's Sure Collie
Cure saved fine work mare, but it took
five hours to do it. 1t was very bad case.
have used it on great many horses for
Others and it always brings the results"
DIR J. E. Neal of Plymouth, N. c.,
writes - "a gentleman brought me his
horse last Thursday night He had the collie
proper. / gave him Sloan's Sure Collie Cure
and IN three hours he was all right. -
Send for DIR. Sloan's free book on horses
cattle, hogs and poultry. Address, DIR. Ear
S. Sloan, 6Is Albany St., Boston, Mass,
Station A.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

AS a matter of curiosity we have
closely scanned our exchanges from all
parts of the state, and find that al
most without exception every paper
published the proceedings of the
school boards. And with one excep-
tion where the case of a truant boy
was reported as having returned to
the school not word Was said about
discipline. In most of the meetings
the discussions we're in regard to the
re-engagement of teachers.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

IT took the jury less than an hour
to decide the case of General Dennis
f. Collins against the Elizabeth Daily
Journal last week. The verdict was
in favor of the defendants. The suit
was for alleged libel in publishing re-
port OF a speech made by General Col
Inns at the Kern mass meeting in the
Lyceum theatre on the afternoon of
October 14th last. The verdict COM
pletely exonerates the Journal Of
the charges brought against it. The
amount of damages asked by General
Collins was $4,000.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

Austria Hungary has abundant for
ests, its forest area being 311s per cent
as against 25 per cent In Germany, 81
per cent In Norway, 16 per cent in
France and IA per cent in Italy.
Vessels Of the German navy have
been equipped with novel life saving
apparatus resembling a huge basket
with its sides made Of rope ladders
Lowered over the side, several persons
can climb it at the same time.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1909-05-18

SUPREME Court Justice Bergen
charged the Union county grand jury
that the canvassers and drivers en-
ployed by New York department
stores violated New Jersey laws when
they took orders for liquor and collect
ed on delivery. thus completing the
transaction locally. II any person
wants to buy liquor in New York he
can pay for it there and have it shipped
to his home in this state. 1t is then
his property.