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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Licenses have been issued
for the marriage Of Flora Mcneil
and Jno. II. Conoly; Sarah Nc
Leod and Jno. A. Mcneil; Cattle
N. Mcneil and Jessie S. Car
ter.
Districts No. 10, Thompson's
township, and No. 5, Sterling's,
voted special school tax at cleo
tons held Friday. Not a vote
cast against the tax in either
township.
"A new street is being laid
out in the eastern part Of town
through the lots of Messrs. John
Redmond, John d. Mcmillan and
II. f. Lee and the Rozier and
Goodwin estates.
Prof. J. r. Poole has pur-
chased from Mr.. J. A. McAllis-
ter lot just north of Mr.. w.
o. Thompson's, on North Elm
street, on which he will erect
a handsome residence.
Mr.. J. M. Umstead, OF Dur
ham, has accepted a position as
stenographer in the law offices
of Messrs. Mclean & Mclean.
He arrived Saturday night and
began work this morning.
Mrs. R. G. Lawrence and
her guest Miss Mary Love, of
Waynesville, and Mr.. Woodie
Lennon returned Saturday night
from Wake Forest, where they
attended the anniversary of the
college. Mrs. Stephen Mcintyre,
WHO also attended, will return
tonight.
Rev. R. E. Sentelle, super
intendent of the Lumbertor
Graded Schools, preached at the
Baptist church yesterday morn
ing and evening, in the absence
of the pastor, Rev. C. H. Dur
ham. Mr.. and Mrs. Durham
and their children are visitin!
relatives IN GaStOnla ana AShe
vile. They will return hom
this week.
Frank Demery, Croatan, wa
arrested Saturday in BENEFITS
vile, S. c., and brought to jai
here to await trial, in default O
the bond in the sum of $500 re
quired, on the charge of abduct
ing Dossie Ella Missmar, a whit
girl said to be IA years old. 1t
charged that Demery eloped wit
the young girl about a month age
She is a daughter of Mr.. D. T
Missmar, who formerly live
near Buie but now lives som
three miles from Lumbertor
near McNeil's bridge.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15
Washington Once Gave Up

To three doctors; was kept in bed for
five weeks. Blood poison from a spid-
er's bite caused large, deep sores to COW
er his leg. The doctors failed, Their
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve completely
cured me" writes John Washington, Of
Bosqueville, Tex. For eczema, boils,
burns and piles it's supreme. 25c at al
drug stores.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15
Death of Little Margaret Dough
erty.

Margaret, three year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Dougherty, died Friday evening
about 6 o'clock of pneumonia, af-
ter a severe spell of sickness.
The funeral took place Saturday
afternoon at 3 o'clock from the
residence, corner of Second and
Cedar streets, services being con-
Quoted by Rev. E. M. Hoyle, pas
tor of the Methodist church. The
remains were inferred in the new
cemetery in North Lumberton.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15
IN LUMBERTON SOCIETY
Misses Nellie Baker and Ethel
Williams Entertain at Their
Respective Homes. =

AcP~~NNS AAOhA~o'
Miss Nellie Baker entertained
quite a number of friends at a
Valentine party at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. L.
Baker, on the corner of Pine and
Thirteenth streets, Friday eve
ming from s to II o'clock.
Miss Isabel Wooten received at
the door. The hall, parlor and
sitting room were all beautifully
decorated with hearts and the
invitations were written on pa
per cut in the shape of a heart.
The amusements of the occasion
were many and varied. Shortly
after the arrival of the guests,
pieces of hearts were passed
around to everybody and then
the gentlemen were asked to find
the ladies in possession of the
CHER pieces of their hearts and
lake them to the punch bowl,
which was presided over by Miss
Helen Stainback. The principal
feature of the evening was a
proposing contest in which the
gentlemen had to write proposals
and the ladies acceptances OF
refusals. The writings of both
the ladies and gentlemen
were interesting and were {
source of much fun. Mis-
Amanda McDiarmid received thu
first prize and Mr.. Pope Stephens
got the BOBBY. Refreshments
were served and the occasion
from start to finish was a grea
treat for all whose privilege i
was to participate.
Miss Ethel Williams entertain
ed Friday evening from 8 to l
o'clock at the home of he
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. @. I
Williams, on the corner of Mint
and Caldwell streets, in honor {
her guest, Miss Cora Howell, {
Back Swamp.
The principal amusements o
the evening were a game {
hearts, and candy pulling. TIL
first thing after the arrival (
the guests was the game I
hearts, in which Miss Lesl
Proctor won the prize and M
Dennis Biggs walked off wi
the BOBBY. After the conte
everybody was invited to Il
dining room to participate in +;
old-fashioned candy pulling,
which all found great joy. Al
late hour the guests took the
departure, acknowledging the
indebtedness to Miss Willial
for having spent a pleasant eN
ming.
Miss Howell returned hol
Saturday.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Senators Simmons and Bank
head, of North Carolina and Ala
bama, respectively, succeeded
Friday in having $500 year
added to the salary of R. F. D.
carriers, giving them 81, 000
apiece, instead Of 5000. City
carriers were raised to 81, 200.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

A Washington special of the
10th, to The New York Evening
Post states that Jacob M. Dick
inson, a Democrat, of Nashville,
Tenn, will be Secretary of War
in Mr.. Taft's Cabinet and that
he is the unknown Southerner
who has been discussed in con-
nection with the office but whose
identity has not been disclosed
hitherto.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an ad in this column. Whether It
is house to rent, something yok nave
for sale, or something YOU want to buy,
The RobesOnlan Want Column
will bring the results.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Subscribe for The Robesonian
for 1909 and keep up with the
events of interest.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15
Visited by Storks.

A ten-pound package of lowell
ness and joy was carried by the
storks to the happy home of Mr..
and Mrs. J. P. Mcneil, corner
of Fifth and Pine streets, Friday
night. The little girl is healthy
and strong and is learning how
to sing.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Wanted-A first-class cook, at once.
Apply to DR.. w. A. McPhaul, Lum-
berton, N. C.. 2-15-tfkf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Note the Brands and Factory makes.
The Celebrated Queen Quality, Hamilton
Brown Shoe Company's Goods, None
Better than their we'll known ''Ameri-
can Lady" and American Gentleman.
We have about 1000 pairs, Latest and
Best Styles Also the High Grade ''Stet-
Son for Men, None Better, King Quality,
we'll known, White House, Battle Axe,
Irving Drew & Co., for Ladies, Misses
and Children, Society King and Ameri-
Gus are two Reliable Brands. Remem-
Der. you can get these goods in any size,
in any quality, at and below Factory
and Wholesale Cost Why pay more?
Goods must be as represented or your
money back.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

For Rent at Once-A coed two-horse
farm at Saddletree. Apply to D. B.
Humphrey, Parkton, N. C. 2-15-4t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Wanfed-A chance to give estimates
on wood and brick buildings. L. B.
Pearson, Contractor and Builder,
Lumberton, N. C.. 2-8-3t*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Stolen-A black tan hound dog with
white breast, gray nose and left front
foot white. Will give reasonable re-
ward for the return or location of the
dog. S. w. Phillips, Lumberton, N.
C.. 2-8-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

For Rent-A nice four-room house,
Apply to Mrs. E. P. Barnes, Lumber
ton, N. C. 2-11-2t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Lost-A Paul E. Vert fountain pen.-
Finder will please bring same to this
office. 2-15-1t*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15
SHOES!

Shoes for Men and Boys, Mems goods
BrOgans and ploW Shoes 81 UP.
Mems Fine Satin Calf Shoes worth up to
81, our price S123 to ST. 80.
Mems Fine Box Calf Shoes worth $3.50
for $1.79.
Mems Fine Patent Leather and Sgsii'ET1ft MT
Il Shoes worth up to SO, ou;Spfice 81. 90
Mems Finest Gun Metal and Patent
Leather worth up to $50 for 50. 20
Boys good School Shoes in Heavy Goods
fOr-little Gents, only roc
Boys Good Satin Calf Shoes for 90
Misses Fine Kid Shoes worth$1 80 for sc
Shoes Of all Kinds, Heavy and Fancy for
the little folks, including the Baby,
from 10c up.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Comrades" Tom Dixon's new book,
$1.25, at Crump & Floyd's, Lumber
ton, N. G. 2-8-3t*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15
SHOES! SHOES! SH
For Ladies, Men, Misses and Children.

Ladies Grain Shoes Value $125 for 83c.
Ladies Fine Kid Shoes value up to 81
for only S1.19.
Ladies Common Sense Shoes, Light and
Heavy weight worth up to 81 for 81. 10.
Ladies Patent Leather and Vici Kid
Shoes worth up to So for only S123
The Finest Grades of Ladies Dress Shoes
in Tan, Kid and Patent Leather, all
new worth up to So for $1.79.
The Finest Shoes on the market for dress
wear, value up to S. for So. SO to $2.79.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

For SaIe-15O,OOO good hard brick,
100000 pine shingles. See Geo; ge G.
French or J. Frank Rozier, Lumber
ton, N. G. 1l4-1m
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-15

Licenses have been issued
for the marriage Of Flora Mcneil
and Jno. Fl. Conoly; Sarah Nc
Leod and Jno. A. Mcneil; Cattle
N. Mcneil and Jessie S. Car
ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-14

just, since it got me in Ellt no. cent give me money oi hers to get a new sci of instruments. We'll good bye. Tell Aieen to come tomorrow aud to bring my books; she has them.
 Richard Soulr sat moodilv staring be fore him in the room, at the hotel where we first madc his acquaintance
 ''Delayed for material testimony. h eau I he old Watson, the iani'or, he !. dead. rhav can | drag word out ot Deliiah. even with torture. l Il go down and see her though; ! have not seen hc' kor two years. and her faculties might eivs way and so make her dangerous. II that s the ease. she must go South. ! am afraid my luck is turning. lls eaoouilv scraped sonle dried mud from his boot heei with his pocket knife. He nd tho latent superstition ingfaned ia him bv constant association with Delias through all his childhood; she WAS dc vout believer in the African VOC doc ism having been brought from the Gold CcaA in her habyhood. No after amount of ed ueation and enlightenment could any more than cover over the surface of tho strange teachings of superSttious ne gro, whose influence IS little eounteraet cd
 From his mother s death until he wa> fourteen, when he was Seut to school De Elah had sal bv his bedside nightly un til he fell asleep, and she related, wonder fully well, stories of old Africa, Whlet she had imbihcd from her mother ana grandmother, who were captured at ths same time as herself. He did not burr in cffigv, nor did be practice any of th, signs and wonders believed to be efaea cious in destroying an enemy, though m .ad tried charms and potions 70 win All eu's love; he had twice succeeded n ,akins her 70 i'll that he suspected Deiiiah If giving him poison for Pe1oe, Tor he was deeply jealous of Aii"en' eve" Then she wished to secure to her dar''ng is heart 8 desire.
 He took very early train the next morning, thereby eluding the chagriuee; md cherubic Charley, whose greatest ,irtue was not rising with the lark
 He. however. sauntered into the depot vhistling in sad and mournfui manner .be strains of ''The Little Peach of En- erald Hue" and easily traced the flight of his bird by few careless and adre.s ror,orks to his friend the ticket seller, after which he went back up town to Stanley S office singing blithly. - Aftes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-14

down thumbs as eagerly as theN diN in impcrial Rome. did the laws ,t ;d sauced cyilizalio permlt As II ls, 'ht, perforcc content themselves "ith 't,H but tles oyer the lives of men. which bke glad ia,ors are forfeit to the law.
 Gerald Soule walked to the prisoner ! dock, his proud head held high. h' naughty glance sweeping the crowd.
 A ripple of compassion from 'he m"r., women present was tue tribute to ht beauty. Very inconsra"us was h'~ look o' nnbcnding pride with the convict ; ei"th' he wore.
 After three hours of skrm,shin. ant delays of various kiu,ls, Stanley rose t' sneak. He prayed the continuance "l ta' ease until the next tefm of court fo' want of material testimony. vel 'o he o'' taincd.
 X disappearing murm0r rose tfa crnvd Was cheated of its sl,cctarlr; the1, was to be no contest iu tue arena; th' ,,,lendid victim N;,s not To be thrown l' the beasts. at least uot for Lime. "And his beautiful wife IS hot hers I wanted to see her, one woman sad | another.
 In the shaditsl corucr man sat, an when the continuance was granted, ah the next criminal c;tsc called, he rose au' Woe roino ont when thc shcrih came t the door with Gerald the men met tae 10 face: Gerald could not he palef 'ha he was. Richard said tn him, Il haN her vet you are done for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-14

Stanley saw them get into 'he Gme s.rce, car: h- followed then, after h- haa an interview with Gerald
 "I W ish you had let it go on. fedtcid. he said when they were left alone III hIs cell. '.Why didn f yo,Ds
 "I know it IS hard to wait; Il is fearful trial, just to wait, but there are two things to wait for one to catch Rici'- ard. and the other for interest iu yon 10 cease There is len per cent every month added ro chances of arq.ttal if man h kcpt ,u el aud ioraottr0; the pubic &ei' tired of waitiu. and takes uP n"" sen sat ions and when the anfiripaftd ii1d does occur. il is thing that IS paSl: III teres VII revive only systematically and very briefly. and thr narrowing cufun stances are forgotten or oVcr'aid "tii others which ii not more harr""th@ as froshel If vour fria @eGe iciaNcd | year. it wouih attract almost no aitEi' tion. -
 "Nou are a go-d student oi humtn : tutc. Rclitield what you say ts 'Hfe i crc of tine public IS only focused nome. . tariiv, even OF the greatest. | Hm eff Aiccn and my mother did moi ramr init" tha, mob: wish they might never hay, to come:I I would rather be convicted ani hanged. fl il were not for clearing my name for her sake, than have her iara fine rah,Ic and know their coarse com ncnis uPon her.
 'skecp those thoughts down, Sonlc; SIC would face tfir world. she Mo'ld stand 'h a pillory for you.
 So she would, God bless her, but doe. mol follow that l enjoy sc' ihg heF in a pillorv for my sake.
 "I think n go now. Do You want any more books!
 "I d like my engineering books; ai1 somewhat rusty When l get out, shaI try and get work again.
 .sWork at engineerings When yon have the enormous fortune left hy Nonr erandtathe
 .'Hc left # to Aileen, no, to me, ana the only use can eNer make oi thai to get n,e out of prison, winch k ohlV
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-14

"Nou will agan change into n1 clothing, sad Gerald, touching his con vict s stripes significantly, eff die, ten thousand oeatta you could net mad her yours
 The crowd separa.'1 t-,om and Eichar went away.
 An idle ',s }rt! looking man saun tered after l. 4; s.a 0ae could snspec A;na of shadon H. Richard hs had. how ,sye>. not lost si. .at of him since Cliuke' md ,M>ccd . Nevge s0a, of money in hn hands ana told hinl to ksop him in sight which he hah n various remarkably clev ,er ways, that, as this is not story o' stOld Sleuth, it is not necessary to tic tail
 The man, however, vas of medium height, very strong, with infant'le eyes and hair, and moustache, and skin al white: he looked tho most harmless ane cherubic of men; his manner was genla' and he never seemed to have thought of care; he sang tender ballads perpet' ually.
 He was at present singing Annie Rooney'' as his tender blue eyes never left Richard.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-14

,he Ball" which vas so new tna es' ,pppsd 10 listen to his sweet '"'s:, B. .Svee, Navir.' Lad no5 be.a 5.sA.
 S.auA,g ana ,lnker Uerp 'o.e' @r.
 "Gone,' s.,a ,na,.es, si"'f.-" '@ ,arl. .iasi 5o~1 eloueh D s@s ,.e
 "NGcre'" aslrd hoth men q a,"s-
 "flonIe." a,.rI rorr'atin" f'-
 "Jovc' t lucky ca'nc avf. here: { Youi1 nave bon ri'ia tp hin scc me re ani afraid he u,a ms Mor' - Gi;i said.
 sa', ia mes ee 'uha;e t''at=-- ''.2 - s+:i5f,,. fca4nlg hs e-nlrpce lt'.,'2'aft he .atped ant 'az"t slom the "' "s keep tu"12lt
 ."rlna roald not sand it a-'ttn- tav without 'cing ny pgesio t', head. S. inc auorors Tdo8:'~ I" t:f.4' self.
 Don't th uk he g 4o,,e for laa-," " .s}id Charley: Che di,ln t la<ear'tah ais- age ot. :, valise. and teers bis foo'a.'
 - think you need nol foIla" am; he will stay about l think, nNtil jpa tt'a', nnless somc,hin. scareS him of. ia6e T holiday Charley; think my ehane1s Nifh the old woman will not h' hnrt hy onino down there; if siIc gets the ti"t i'll her head that she or he ot both ef 'ethf arc hooaooed, she VII say skls"if' m der pressure and thr"" up tt',' game What do yon tf.nh, Rel
 "l. is best to let tin alone: r" ta'H we know him. he can get i3s' Ahs, t}cre is no hurry; the casr does ii"' come mn nntl Dpccn brr. Let old Dclii;tf atone foo. only we must have someone la'r" 10 sec that she does not die unexpectedly t.You don t think Soule vii! Kill hef. do YOU s' asked Ciinker. Charley "Inkta one eye.
 s.IIc,s too afraid of hoodoo li'nstlf i; brioht fellow though; Weil edueafsf' :" Y fin, fouI ,o rain himself for Ms. Souie, mart ictIarv if she doesn I care foF t''i. "A man may min himself for t woman | who docs~love him?
 ~ Y-e=s, iu limits.
 ..Weu. y said Tom. rising with a'ar1:ty, eff am off duty for bit, II go play tennis with the te ins. and te'"@i2l'h 'he Every stable fellows down wonder |" sh.p my team up here
 Charley followed him ~''i' q M.nk, ana .;n,,;u, one of the latest Nal2efN songs r.lIr. himself a cigarette
 What are you vilk:n- at, Charley: asked stanley. turning from 'hr Al''''"'
 .E..nedct t!.e m@gricsi man. And' lighting his cigarette. tr left the o1' lee,
 Cro BE CONTINUED
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-14
Piles Cured at Home By
 New Absorption Method

If you suffer from bleeding, itching. blind or protrudng Piles send me your address, and I wilt tell you how to cure yourself a. home by the new absorption. lreatln and will also send some of this home treatment free for trial, with references from your own locality if requested. hi mediate relief and permanent cure as>ur- ed Send no money. but tell others of this offer Write today to Mrs. NJ. Summers, Box F. South Bend, Ind.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-14
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The largo rourt.roam was filed 70 over flowing with the rnstltpg, epfi'Hs crowd the whispering, gazing people 0ta in al the ages have have moi l"-i tie thirst fa . life and death struggle. and would turr
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
ThrOngS Visit The
Great Hosiery

Long before the scheduled time for
the opening of the doors the sidewalks
about he Palace hotel were crowded
with eager throngs. waiting TO view the
interior. One o'clock came, and. the
doors were opened. Struggling to be
the first to sec this veritabIe dream
land the crowd surged in, pointing at
this, at that and asking a thousand
questions, calling up thousand mem
ories of things that were. Babbling
and laughing, they wandered up and
down, taking in every detail, marking
every feature of the gorgeous array
In the middle of the afternoon the
delight of San Francisco's children
knew no bounds but duty and the work
for the night called a halt, and the
command to leave was given.
After the voice of authority had
raised itself above the ceaseless scrap
ing of the feet of thousands a new mo-
tive swayed the crowd--to get out The
doorways were presently choking with
the sudden surge of humanity Be
fore very long the Railways were clear
and rapidly the rugs were laid and the
preparation fer the nights banquet
continued.
Crowds falling to gain entrance to
the wonderland within pressed against
the doors, peering from every possible
point, even in some instances hattening
noses against the cold plateglass. With
the coming of darkness the last of the
curious withdrew.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-17
Balloons COrry
Hotel KGU AWdY

The doors of the Palace hotel were
thrown open yesterday at L o'clock TO
remain open for all time. The dis
carded key, its use gone with the re-
opening of the famous hostelry. was
set adrift from the roof dangling from
four toy balloons
Manager Obadiah Rich himself at
tached the key to the balloons and cast
it forth Assisting him in the ceremony
were Assistant Manager J. NJ. Brown
ell Cashier F. c. Martin, William Kirk
patrick, James King Steele, Colonel
George II. Pippy, DR.. Winslow Ander-
Herman and Maitre d'Hotel Victor
Reiter.
While the ea ger crowds were swarm-
ing through the doors Just after they
had been opened to the public. the
party proceeded to the roof with the
key and the toy balloons. To Manager
Rich was assigned the task of setting
the key adrift in the cloudless sky.
There was unusual significance in
the course the key took. as it mounted
high into the air. From the Palace
it flew to a point almost directly over
the FairmOnt. the hotel which has been
managed by the Palace hotel company
most of the time since the destruction
of the old Palace. Having made this
neighborly call the key took its course
out through the Golden gate. When
last seen it was drifting out toward the
ocean. Possibly some one will pick it
up at sea and thus gain mementO of
the reopening of the Palace. which
many would prize highly