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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

punishment that deters men
from committing crime, declar-
ed Judge Lyon, putting his
finger on the exact spot. If
punishment sure and swift were
as certain to follow marder as
the night the day, humanity
speaking, it is, of course, taking
the eternal sweep of things
many men would be walking the
earth now the deep damnatlon
of = whose taking off has not
served to secure conviction mad
punishment for Their slayers.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
OUT SHANNON WAY.
Long-Needed improvements
Getting Ready for Ginning
Personal and Other Items.
Correspondence of The Robesonian

The A. C. L. carpenters are
making some long-needed inn
provements here by making an
Office extending the whole width
OF the warehouse and making
two waiting rooms of the office
and waiting room, which have
been up to now only one wait
ing room and Office. j.,
The Shannon Gin Co. is hav-
ing it's gin house repaired and
made ready for the handling of
the crop this fall.
Mrs. Lyon and daughter. of
Rockingham, spent a few days
visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. L. Lyon last week, re-
turning home the 4th. Misses
Mary and Brown Morrison, of
Maxton. are visiting relatives in
this section. Mrs. McColl, of
McColl, S. c., is visiting at the
home of her sister, Mrs. M. A.
Currie, this week.
Rev. M. B. MCLAUGHLIN
and wife and Mr.. T. S. Nc
Lauchlin, of Mooresville, are
spending some time. visiting rel
atives and friends and recuper-
ing, after being somewhat in
disposed. Rev. Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN
preached at Shannon Sunday,
the 4th, in the afternoon
! Mr.. AID. Conoly left for White
Hall Tuesday. e@
Mr.. J. E. Singleton went to
Blenhiem, S. C.yrSaturday, re-
turning Monday accompanied by
by his daughter, Clara Maud.
He reports the condition of little
Myrtle improved =
Mr.. D. 0. Currie attended the
races at Bennettsyille, S. c.,
and was highly pleased with his
trip.
There is to be a honey taking
and fishing at McNeill's mill
this afternoon at 3 O'Clock. An
enjoyable time is anticipated.
Shannon, N. c., July 9, 1909.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

The trial of a negro at this term
of Robson Superior Court for
criminal assault upon a Croatan
woman has caused some men at
tending the trial to call to mind
the fact that there is no case on
record of assault having been
committed on a white woman by
Croa.an Indian. Just after the
war when the Lowrey gang kill
ed some forty good men in Rob-
eson the Croatans often had
white women at their mercy, but
it is said that there is not a case
on record where they offered in
suit to a white woman by word
or deed; and there have been in
stances where they allowed men
whom they were lying in wait tc
kill to pass unframed because
they were accompanied by a wo.
man. To their everlasting credit
be it said that it seems some
spirit of chivalry toward the wo
men of the white race has govern
ed the men of the race ofCroatal
Indians,a spirit powerful enough
to hold in check even the mem
bers of Lowrey's lawless band
And they deserve great credit
too, for that though a woman o
their race suffered outrage at tn
hands of a negro brute in thi
county recently, and feeling nat
urally ran high against him, the
quietly allowed the law to tax
it's course. The negro has bee
convicted and the ends of justic
will be met, and the Croatan
have added to their ever-increas
ing reputation for good either
ship.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

ing that the taxpayers will not
complain at money spent for the
comfort of these unfortunates.
Too much trash was found on
the second floor of the Jail and a
leaky faucet was found there. 1t
was recommended that the Jail
be swept out or washed out daily
and that a new faucet be bought.
The commissioners are urged to
provide spittoons, as the prison
e S now use the floors and walls.
The prisoners were found well
cared for. The jury called at
tention to the many escapes from
the iail, due to the poor quality of
the s eel and other material used
| in the construction Of the jal, and
recommended that all the present
cells be replaced with new and
better material. The commits
sioners have Recently contracted
for some new cells. In view of
this report Judge Lyon Saturday
| afternoon ordered Sheriff Nc
Neilt to place a guard around the
jail, and tWamen have been en-
p1oyed to guard the jaiiat nigh
for the present.
The chain gang, with 8, con
victs, was found near = Rel
Springs. The prisoners wer'
: found we'll cared for and tn
keeper. Mr.. Prevatt, seems yer.
efficient. |: =
t The county offices We're fount
in good condition. and the officer
? attentive to their duties.
1t was recommended that tn
, new cross index which has bee
$ ordered for the records in the of
e flee of the register of deeds b
/ made from original sources, il
stead of having the work don
i from existing records, the Wor
J. being taken up from the begir
: ming and verified and brougf
t down to date, so that mistake
l. and omissions in the present il
+ deXes may be corrected.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

A gentleman attending court
here last week passed around
among his friends a card which
was handed to him by a friend
in New York recently and which
bears this legend: Life is Just
one d-n thing after another
Which sizes up one way of look
ing at it pretty we'll.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

News ITEM In Wilmington
Friday a man by the name of
Stephens shot and killed a man
named Shields It seems evil
dent that at the time Of the kill
ing Stepens was mad as the very
dickens, so mad that he did not
care if he didn't care; SC. it is
thought to be a clear case Of con,
fusional"', insanity -or maybe il
will be called "collAetoral' OF
"scavengen" insanity. Anyway,
it will be clearly established that
Stephens was in. different frames
of mind before and after the
killing and it is confidently ex
pected that he will be acquitted
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

The 3O0th anniversary of the
discovery of Lake Champlain
was celebrated at Bluff Point,
~ Y, on the 9th, President
Taft, Ambassador Jusserand, OF
France; Ambassador Bryce, OF
Great Britain; Secretary Of War
Dickinson, and Vice Admiral
Urius Of Japan, giving the cele-
bration an international charac-
ter by their presence.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

In his charge to the grand
jury last Monday Judge C. c..
Lyon, who is holding Robson
Superior Court, called attention
to the fact that murder has been
on the increase in North Car
DINA for the past several years
and said that he could see no
reason for it unless it is because
murderers have not been prop
erly punished. 1T is the GER
talnty, and not the severity. of
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
Children Who Are SickIx

Motners who value their own comfort
and the welfare of their children, should
never be without a box of Mother
trays Sweet Powders for Children.
Tor use throughout the season. Thew
break up colds, cure feverishness, con-
stlpation, teething disorders, headache
and stomach troubles. These powders
never fail. Sold by all drug stores, Csc.
Don't accept any substitute. A trial
package will be sent free to any moth
er who will address Allen Olmsted, Lee
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
Help for Those Who Have Stom-
ach Trouble.

After doctoring for about twelve
years for bad stomach trouble, and
spending nearly five hundred dollars for
medicine and doctors fees, purchased
my wife one box ofChamberlain' stom-
ach and Liver Tablets, which did her SO
much good that she continued to use
them and they have done her more good
than all of the medicine | bought be-
fore. SAMUEL BOYER, FOLSOM, Iowa.
This medicine is for sale by all drug
gists. Samples free.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
LUMBER BRIDGE LOCALS.
A Robson Carrier Honored-
MilitaryCompany Off to Camp
A New Physician-Person
Core ,pondence of The Robesonian.

Core spondence of The Robesonian.
Mrs. John Fletcher, OF McColl,
is. c., is visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Waller and
daughter,o of Philadelphia, Pa, are
spending awhile at the home OF
MIR. w. S. Cobb. Miss AliceShaw,
of St. Pauls, is visiting here this
4 week. Mr.. John A. Currie, OF
Orlando, Fla, and Mr.. D. C.Cur-
RE, of Perry, Fla, are spending
some days with their father, Mr.;
E. Currie. Misses Fannie and
|. Hazel Cobb returned home this
week after spending two weeks
with relatives near Fayetteville.
Mr.. C. H. Howard, one of our
efficient R. F.D. carriers, attend
ed the convention in Charlotte
t Monday and Tuesday and reports
a most enjoyable and profitable
meeting. He says Charlotte treat
j ed them royalty. Mr.. Howard
e was chosen chairman of the State
e delegation to the national con
y vention, which meets in Roches
ter, N. Y, next September.
The Lumber Bridge Light In
) fantry left Thursday morning
on a special train for Moreheat
T City, where they will go int
!! u camp for Instructions in the art
: of war.
DR.. Surls, of Dunn, has decid
q ed to locate here to practice med
( I icine. He comes highly recon-
=, mended, having graduated wit
# distinction from the Jefferso
&c, .s Medical Institute ofPhiladelphia
-, Pa. This is a guarantee that h
is we'll equipped for the practic
of his profession. He arrive
NJ here Wednesday evening an
went right to work.
There was an ice cream suppe
~ at the Baptist church last Frida
evening which was greatly el
joyed by the little folks land tt
W. larger ones too). Quite a nit
g sum was raised for foreign mil
Of sions.
he Miss Maggie Plummer retur
ed ed to her home at St. Pauls Mo
ed day after spending several wee!
ed with. Miss Pauline Stamps. M
of R. w. Billiard, of Fayettevill
cd visited his mother and other n
or atives here this week. \ issCa
ey RE Mcmillan, ofP arkton, is spen
an ing awhile with Miss Paul.
ms Stamps.
ng Lumber Bridge, N. c., July
IT. 1909. ~. 0~.
~ Raleigh News and Observe
- 9Th: Governor Kitchin yestt
.ooJ day granted.a conditional pard
Nv to S.. G.. Jones, of Surry count
.y on condition that he be a XII
'ha husband, keep sober and be la
nv abiding, the sheriff Of Surry
= IN ling, enjoined to keep an eye
~ him. Jones had assaulted |
']'Wife with a deadly weapon, b
ted now expresses repentance a
all reformation, and is suffer-
i from rheumatism, unable
:: work. His sentence was eighte
eel months on the roads and he /
alE served eight months, havi
oroE been sentenced in Novemb
ed. p19O8. ~ ..s.-
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

Many people with chronic throat and
lung trouble have found comfort and
relief in Foleys Honey and Tar as it
cures stubborn coughs after other
treatment has failed. L. M. Ruggles,
Reasnor Iowa, writes:"The doctors said
| mad consumption, and got no better
until took Foley's Honey and Tar. It
stopped the hemorrhages and pain in
my lungs and they are now as sound as
bullet. sold by all druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

I'm ordering the address of his paper changed
ub riher snould give the address TO which it has
IA, en-. ing, and the new address.
Nth the large circulation that 1t has. The Rob-
a, oni n is A first-class advertising medium. Rates
VI - furnished promptly To prospective adver-
TIERS
= he paper wants TO be fair to correspondents
and Will 1--WE them as much latitude it thinks
ub ic policy will permit. We are not responsible
,r the v ews Of any correspondent. We require
a. q writer sign his name to a communication
aut ckinp ONE one else or institution In pub
: a nR articles where the name If the writer Is
rot IrotiII. ,i TO be published reserve the right
i,r good reasons. to give the name when asked fol
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops
chronic coughs that weaken the const;-
tuition and develop into consumption.
but heals and strengthens the lungs. It
affords comfort and relief. in the worst
cases of chronic bronchitis, asthma ,hav
fever and lung trouble. sold by ali
druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
TRAGEDY IN WILMINGTON
E. r. Shields Shot and Killed by
]. c. Stephens.
Wilmington Dispatch. 9th.

p }. L. Stephens.
Wilmington Dispatch. 9th.
In an alteration this morning
at Sixth and Campbell streets,
Ernest R. Shields, 80 years of
age, was shot through the
heart and almost instantly killed
by Joseph G. Stephens, also aged
about 80. The men were employed
by rival sanitary contractors of
the city as collectors and bad blood
had existed between the two for
several days. This morning they
met. mad further. words and an
alteration ensued, Stephens
drawing a pistol and shooting
Shields through the :. heart.
Stephens claims self-defense and
has employed Herbert McClam,
my, ESQ.,, to defend him. ::
Shields leaves a wife and three
small children, one Of them only
10 days old. Stephens is a mar
of small stature and was not the
physical equal Of his. adversary
and for that reason sympathy II
some quarters Isl with him., ~.
Major c. M. Stedman Elected
President of the N. c. Rail
road. ! - -.
AT the meeting of the: ,direc
tors of the North Carolina Rail
road Co. held in Greensbor,
Thursday Major Chas. M. Sted
man, of Greensboro, was elected
president, succeeding Mr.. Hugl
Chatham, of Elkin; Mr.. A. H
Eller, of Winston-Salem, secre
tary and treasurer; Mr.. Franl
R. McNinch, of Charlotte, at
torney; Mr.. John W. Thompson
of Raleigh, expert, and Mr.. A
} E. Smith, of Mount Airy, State
proxy. The report of the retir
ing board of. directors Shove,
the condition of the road to b
satisfactory. &,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

hat Lost Il will be glad to exchange
hats with the man who took mine at
Mrs: Caroline Jones' boarding house
at dinner, on Monday, July S. Wade
Wishart. 7-12-lt
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

Today-720 per cent. discount on ROYAL
Tailoring begins today. Many attrac-
tive patterns still in stock. Chas. P.
McAllister, dealer, Lumberton, N. c.
7-5tf.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

Lost-At Antioch Home Coming, one
ladies' double-case gold watch, Wal
than works. The finder will be re-
Warded by returning same to The
Robesonian office. 7-8tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an ad in this column. Whether il,
is house to rent, something yor nave
for sale, or something Won want 10 buy.
The RobesonIan Want Column
will bring the results.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

lWanted-A frst-class skirt and shirt
waist ironer at the Lumberton Steam
Laundry. Apply to Johe Burnes, Lum-
berton, N. C. 7-5-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

For Sale-A tract of land containing
$50 acres, belonging to the estate Of
Mrs. 4. Mel. Mclean, and known as
part OF the New Garden tract, ad-
Joining the lands of T. B. Upchurch
q Bro, Jonah Mcmillan, McKenzies
and others, situated within two and
half miles of Raeford and is crosse {
by the A. & R. Railroad. For furthe,
Information address J. Dickson Nc
Lean, Laurinburg, N. C. 7-l-4t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

For Sale-Six good wagon mules, for
cash or on time with approved seeur-
ity.. Apply to A. K Morrison, Lum-
berton,- N. c.. 7-8tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

II y e Want fine Jersy milk COW
Poland China pig, Plymouth Rock
White Ieghorn, White or PartriGe,
Wy andi1tte eggs, of best pure bre,
strainsi write Carlyle's Poultry ano
Stock arm, Lumberton, N. c. 6-7-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

For Sale Forty full-blooded legEorn
chickens. Apply to Sam Edwards,
Lumberton, N. c. 7-l2tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

Entered as second class matter at the Postoffict
f., l. mberton N. c., under the Act of Congress OF
! ar, h 3rd. 1857.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

$50, 600 20 Lend Bank of Lumbertop
7-12-lt
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

Mosqlitn Oii-MeLean-Sledge Com.
pany,Sst Mosquito Oil will DO the work.
Pleasant to, use. Price Ice. CT
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

State Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction J. Y. Joyner was
elected president of the National
Education Association, in session
at Denver, COL, last week. His
election was regarded by his sup
porters as victory in their fight
against any regulation of the
prices of school text books.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
GENERAL NEWS.

Rev. e.. l.. Langley .: was
mortally wounded at Grayson,
Ga, last Monday while trying to
separate his son and another
man who were engaged in a
duel with pistols.
The corporation tax amend
ment, suggested by President
Taft, was made a part of the
tariff bill by "a vote of 60 to
IL. Many Democrats voted
with most of the Republicans
for the amendment.
The spartanburg County Is.
Co. Good Roads League has
opened a campaign in the in
terest of voting bonds in the
sum Of $500, 600 for the purpose
OF building good roads in the
county. The election is to be
held August "a.
Francis w. Cushman, Repre-
sentative in Congress from Taco
ma, Wash, died Of pneumonia
in New York on the 9th. Rep
resentative Cushman bore the
title of Horse humorist," and
was regarded as a man of high
ability. >@rss} 4rts IL
Mrs. silvey speear: Thomas,
who ran away from her home in
Atlanta last September with her
chauffeur, Russell J. Thomas,
was granted sa~divorce in the
Supreme Court of Georgia on
the 9Th. The young couple were
headed off in Charlotte and il
was the opinion, there that Che
young lady ran away with the
groom, but a line Of dope was
handed out about threats to. kill
papa and about being drugged,
so the young lady is free again.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12
No Stale Paint
You Cannot Buy Stale Paint At Our Store.

We do not buy by the load for two very san
and sensible reasons.
LIST Sane and Sensible Reason:--DevOe lead an
zinc takes SO few gallons for job that Car load
of it would cover every house in Robson County
End Sane and Sensible Reasonable fresher tI
paint the better; Always. Even child knows that
Paint bought in car load lots is bound to settj
and soidify before it is all used. Even dealers j
Large Cities who sell two or three loads veal
find that some colors will remain unsold two and
more it settles of course For this reason naint cam
not be too fresh.
That is why Devoe & Co: discourage buying
large quantities.
|, They charge the same price by the car load as
lots of O and 20 gallons
They advise all customers to "buy in small lot
and buy often'
Some paints take many gallons for job tina
lit is necessary to buy them in car lots but not
with Devoe the Fewer Gallons Wears Longe
paint
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-07-12

MONDAY. JULY IL. 1909.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-25

TANKS WERE ROTTEN

PAIekERSBURG, Mar. 19-Fonr
people were probably fatally and
many others slightly injured, ten or
more houses completely wrecked,
and forty more badly damaged.
when two large tanks which supply
this city with water burst this
morning and an immense stream of
water rushed down Prospect hill,
sweeping everything before it.
Houses were swept into the
street and the residents knocked
from their beds.
The two tanks contained the en-
tire city water supply and fam
Inc is now imminent.
The damage viii amount to
$3.50. 900.
When seach of the ruins was
made the bodies of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Wigai were found. Theree
Of the injured will probably die.
The most seriously injured is Mrs.
sohn Maloney, who had both legs
broken aud her head cut; Clara
Jones colored. who had her collar
bone broken Mrs. Kate Carncs, who
was Injured internally; Mrs. w. G..
Grimm, who was slightly injured:
and Blanch 'liollinger, who had one
leg broken and was otherwise hurt.
The tanks burst with a loud ex-
plosion. They had been in use for
twenty-six years and had been
patched from time to time, and we're
In rotten condition.
Among the buildings wrecked was
a German Lutheran church, the loss
on which is $4,000. The church,
was dedicated October 90, 1905. 1T
will be rebuilt.
The water from the tanks flowed
down Avery street, after It poure,
over the heights.
The authorities decided the burst
ing OF the tanks was an accident.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-25
DR.. AL0NZO ANDREWS
DIES AT AsHENLLE
Well Known Physician Of
Martinsburg Dead-Class-
mate of DR.. w. P. Golf.

News has been received here Of the
death at Asheville, n. c.. Friday
noon of DIR. Alonzo Andrews, Of
Martlnsbnrg. a prominent physician
Of the latter place, who had wide
mountaineering throughout West
Virginia and was known by a num-
Der of Clarksburgers. He was a
former classmate and roommate sr
DR.. w. P. Con, Of this city. at col
lege. Consumption. with which he
had been afflicted for several years,
was the cause of his death.
DR.. Andrews was member Of the
West Virginia State Medical Assocl-
alton, of the American Medical AS
ISOLATION. of the state examining
board for nurses and a surgeon IN
the West Virginia National Guard.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1909-03-25
MOB HANGS
MAN TOPOLE
Joseph Brown, an Exon
Wet, Quickly Strung
Up at Whitmer.
HAD INJURED CHIEF
And After Posse Captured
Him Crowd Took Him
From Jail.

ELKINS, Mar. 1s,-Joscph Brown,
who is said to have been an cx-con-
Wet, who last evening shot and
seriously wounded Chief Of Police
Scott White, Mt Whitmer near here,
was taken from jail by crowd OF
men early today and hanged upon
4 telegraph pole.
There was little demonstration.
White had demonstrated with
Brown Tor using offensive language.
HENDRrcKs, Mar. 1s-Joe
Brown, the mountain desperate,
who shot Chief Of Police White down
ON the streets of Whitmer yesterday
was brought here and lodged in Jail
last night. The story Of his capture
Is a thrilling one.
fusiladc OF bullets attended his
capture. Browns arms were shat
tered and helpless before he was
taken in the mountains.
Last might young Nordeck and
Lafe Troy were left to guard him in
the local jail. The street lamps
were left unlighted when the busi-
ness houses closed and all was dark
ness. The correspondent in travel
Ing one block ran into several sus-
picious persons. They gave no
quarter and uttered not word.
The silence was omnibus and EVIL
denced that lyinching was immi-
nent.
AZ 1870 a gruI voice shouted to
tho guards to open the DOORS. They
refused. the doors were battered
down. the guards covered with guns,
and the masked and disguised men
rushed in, seized and gagged the pris-
oner they dragged him over the
street to the place where he shot
White and there they hanged him on
u telephone pole, Bloodstains mark
the path from tile prison to the gal
Lows.
The mob dispersed and disappeared
80 iss'sSeSr' 'NeAs'tSs US iiehSS dppGhEGu. NO
clue was leftSa to the identity of the
perpetrators.
This morning the half nude and
gowned body of Brown suspended to
rope presented a CHASTITY and grue-
some sight on the main street. 1t
was terrifying In the extreme to wo-
men and children and deridadIy IL.
noralizing to all. AT q o'clock
this morning in the presence of
hunreds OF people his body was cut
down and removed to the prison
building. Justice Hedrick fmpanel-
ed coroner's Jury. 1t returned a
verdict of death at the hands of an
unknown mob
No sympathy was in evidence for
Brown but much feeling was ex-
pressed against his lynching.