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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-04-14
Card of John H. Pearson An
nouncing His Candidacy for
Corporation Commissioner.

To the Democrats of North Carolina:
| adopt this method of making known
to the Democrats of the State the fact
that my name will be presented to the
next Democratic State Convention for
nomination as Corporation Commission
er to succeed Hon. Samuel Rogers,
whose term will expire next year.
If chosen by the convention, which
means election at the polls, | propose
TO serve every citizen of the State,
whether natural or artificial. Ny OBJ
ject will be to promote the welfare and
business prosperity of the people of all
classes and conditions, w lie shall be
watchful to protect the people from op-
preston. The enormous growth Of
corporation powers and influence in all
things political, social, economical and
even educational should warn US that
the side of safety for public rights lies
in the careful selection of public agents
who are at least free from obligation
to those whose interests are to come be-
fore them for adjudication and control
Without intimating that our convention
could mistake It's man and certainly
without Disagreement of any possible
= candidate, | claim for myself to be
wholly free of any alliance with those
O. corporations, for whose regulation i
was the purpose of the statute creatin.
the Corporation Commission.
Tie two commissioners whose term
will not expire next year both live cas-
OF the Coast Line Railway, while tn
successor of Mr.. Rogers should be tax
en- from the sectionl lying west ofGreer
boro, which is the center of the State
The people living west of Greensbor
do not concede the right of Democrat
living in the Tenth Congressional Dis
trict and controlling less than one-tent
of the democracy of the State to clai,
the exclusive right to represent the e1
=. tire section. live in a COMPRESSION:
district which gives over 3, 900 maiorit
to the party, and in county safe
democratic. We claim reward for cleo
ing f. 7. Webb. not for the Waterlt
defeat of such noble leader as Wn
Z. Crawford.
Jno. H. Pearson.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-04-14
A Great Bunch Of Clowns With
Nathan Bros, Shows.

This old world would indeed be drearr
and sad II 1t We're not for smiles, and
there is no better tonic for the weary
and no better balm for the sick than
good wholesome laughter. The more
vigorous the laughter, the better of
course, and the fellows who can supply
this great elixir may not be called he
roes, but they certainly deserve a warm
place in the hearts of their fellow-be-
lngs and should always be thought of
with tenderness anc admiration. So
the clown the real clown is one of the
mortals to come within this category
and literally the more the merrier' of
these mortals. Realizing that the clown
part OF every big show should be made
a special feature because it supplies
really health for the body as we'll as
amusement for the mind caused Mana
gerMarxNathan, ofNathanBros. Railroad
Shows, which have arranged to be in
Lumherton on April 22d to engage not
only large number of the funny-boys
: al the sawdust arena but also engage
: the very best. Several of the clowns
ne lured away by more tempting salarie:
} from the largest circus now befor.
the American public, so big and swell
bunch of cloWnism may be expected
/ ).
may we'll whet up their appetites to ;
keen edge and they will find prepared
for them east of nirth and musi,
such as never before graced the fun-ta
bic OF any outdoor show. The acts al
the clowns with the show seen to ap
pear here are all new and novel and arr
r given on an elaborate scae--in fact Sc
elaborate that many trunks fill ed with
: paraphrenalia are carried especially fol
= this part of the big performances. The
: clown work is made glittering ant
5 spectacular and at times by the aid Of
glant-sized and fantastic paraphrenals
many OF the stunts seem grandIy weird
but in the end IN great blaze OF glor,
there is dished up and a-steaming {
. monster display of laughs. Two per
formances are to be given, the doors
open at p. m. and again at p. m. \
giant free exhibition carried especial,
and at enormous expense will be pre-
sented on the show grounds at 1870 D.
m. on the day of the show.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-04-14
Notice of Entry.
Number Isl,

Number Isl,
State of North Carolina.
Robson County.
To T. N. Higley, Entry Taker TO,
Robson County:
The undersigned, Mrs. Nora G. Cald-
wen,of R0beson County, State of North
Carolina, lays claim to the following
piece or parcel of land, in Wisharts
Township, Robson County, State OF
North Carolina.
Inc same being vacant and unappro-
priated land and subject to entry.
In Wisharts Township, adjoining the
lands of n. M. Allen, and others and
more or less.
Mrs. Nora G. Caldwell,
Witness: l.. II. Caldwell,
Thos. N. Higley.
Entry Taker for Robson Co.
Entered 4th April l9lo. A.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-04-14

Almost the entire insurgent
strength of the House of Repre-
sentatives joined with the Dem
ocrats Monday in what was gen
orally acknowledged to be addi-
tionaI rebLke to Speaker Can
non, refusing to vote an appro-
priation for the Speakers auto
mobile,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-04-14

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
TWO HI0HTOWER
 MEN FATALLY SHOT

Hef1in, October 30.-(Special.)-A tele- phone message from Hightower reports one of the bloodest shooting affrays that ever occurred in this section of the country in which one man is dead and another fatally wounded and will die as the result of quarrel between Lem Edwards, Lark Breed, Richard Breed and Tom Merrill.
 Lem Edwards is dead, Lark Breed fatally wounded and will die. and Rich ard Breed slightly wounded.
 According to reports Tom Merrill and Lark Breed followed Lem Edwards and Richard Breed to Hopewell, where they had gone to sell cotton, trying to get a. row out of them. They did not sue ceed until they had reached the home of Richard Breed. which Is just across the line from Cleburne county into Randolph county Then the trouble arose and the shooting commenced with the above results. Richard Breed is said to have done the shooting.
 The trouble is said to have started over a gun and some whisky Tom Mer- Till is not implicated in the shooting. he being in the house at the time of the shooting.
 Excitement is very high at the scene of the shooting and it is feared that fur ther trouble will develop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
NEWS OF AUBURN Missionary Lectures on PeriIs of Afra. can Life and Work of Preachers

Auburn. October 0.-(Special.) )-E thrilling story of adventure and of rescue of human souls was told the college men of Auburn yesterday by Rev. Willis Hotchkiss, a pioneer mis- sionary of Africa The revelation of his work in tribe of 5000 Africans in the Lumbwa district was made In the course of the morning chapel ex- ercises. which he conducted. Mir and Mrs Hotchkiss rendered several hymns in the language native to British East Africa.
 Two books, fresh from the press of publishers are interesting here both of them being the products of Ahi- burn men. One Is a publication on the rubber plant of the Chihuahuan desert, by Prof. r. F. Lloyd of the chair of botany at Auburn, who is recognized worlds authority on rubber culture. The book is issued in the publications of the Carnegie institute.
 The second publication Is that of an edition of geometry, by Dr. w. IT. Bruce, Auburn, 1888, who is now one of the best known educators in the state of Texas.
 Mid-term examinations. the first of the college year. begin today, and will last until Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
HoWARo SPEAKS AT GADsDEN Good Crowd Hears Republican Candi-
 date-Frost Kills Vegetation

Gadsden, October 30.--(Special.)- )-M. W. Howard, the republican candidate for Congress from this district, spoke in this city yesterday to a good crowd. The supporters of the Ft. Payne statesman were out in full force. and crowded the courtroom to overfiowing. The crowd numbered fully 800. and gave the speaker a most enthusiastic welcome. Mir How ard began his speech by saying the gath ering here was one of the frosts that the papers were reporting his having, and that he enjoyed them very much. He confined himself largely to discussion of the tariff and insisted that this was the principal issue between himself and MT. Burnett He declared that the time had come when the people of the south, and more particularly of this district, were recognizing the necessity of the tariff.
 It was a republican day in Gadsden. and the leaders of the party are highly elated, but the democrats have not all lowed the enthusiasm of the republicans to dampen their own ardor. That Colonel Howard has the slightest chance of car rying the county is not conceded.
 The predicted frost for north Alabama arrived in Gadsden on schedule time yes terday, and destroyed all tender vegeta- tion. The early risers this morning found Ice on the water and a white covering everywhere It is thought that the cotton crop is too far advanced to have suffered any serious damage
 D. T. Weir, the alleged blind tiger op- orator of Alabama City, was given an- other fine in the city court yesterday. This time the jury gave him $30O making S5oo assessed against him during the week. It is presumed that the cases will be appealed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Rev. Harvey Ordaioed

Sheffield, October 30.-(Special)-T ordination of the Rev. Joseph H. Harvey, rector of Grace Episcopal church. Shelf field, and St. Johns church, Tuscumbia. took place this morning at 10 o'clock at Grace church. Bishop c. M. Beckwith of Alabama officiating. The candidate will be presented by Rev. Jo- seph H. Cornish of Decatur, and the ordi- nation sermon will be preached by the Rev Cary Gamble of Huntsville. Bishop Beckwith will confirm class at the same service. MT. Harvey received his educa- tion in the theological and academic de- partment at Sewanee with the class of 1909 and is a very talented preacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
NEWS OF DECATUR
Appoint Delegates to Waterways Con-
 vention-Simpson Resigns

Decatur. October 30.--(Special.) )-The e Decaturs will be we'll represented at the meeting of the lakes and gulf waterways convention, to be held in St. louis on November 25 and 26. Mayor Henry A. Skeggs has appointed the fol- lowing delegates: George D. William son. D. D. McGehee, c. Ed Albes, W. H. Briskill and B. P. Prewett. The Mer- chants association has appointed the following delegates: B. F. Holmes, John A. Thompson, R. B. McEntire, S. D. Johnson and C. M. Robinson.
 The Council of Sorrows which was to have been held by Winona council No. 3, Junior Order United American Mechanics, at the First Methodist church here this morning, was post poned until November IS. On that date the meeting will be held in the First Methodist church and the memorial sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. J. w. Newman. pastor of the First Methodist church.
 w. R. Simpson, a justice of the peace in Decatur, has rendered the resigna- ton of his office to Gov. B. B. Conner. The resi- ignation papers were certified to by Probate Judge William k. Skeggs. r. J. Newsom and Eugene Ferris are applicants for the office. subject to the appointment of the governor to fill the unexpired term of office.
 Only short time ago grand Jury of this county preferred serious charges against Justice Simpson and 1t Is pre- sumed that this Is the reason that he rendered his resignation. Among other things the grand jury recommended Justice Simpsons Impeachment and charged that he had been collecting Illegal fees.
 At the time the report of the grand jury recommending the impeachment of Justice Simpson created quite a sensa- ton here as he is one of the oldest and best known citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
MAPLEYILLE POST-
 OFFICE IS ROBBED

Selma, October 3o.-tspecial. )-Last night burglars broke into the postoffice at Maplesville and stole ss3S worth of postage stamps and about $S in money. The par ticulars of the robbery were learned here tonight but no trace of the burglar has been discovered.
 When Postmaster Ralph Galloway open. ed the office this morning he discovered that during the night someone had en- tered the building through the rear door. The safe had been broken open and the shipment of stamps which had been re- ceived only few days ago was taken. taken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
COTTON MEN LOSE
 HEAVILY BYE ROST
STATION AGENT IS NOT TO BLAME FOR THE DEATH OF EVANS AS HE USED TORPEDO IN THE DIsA CHARGE or DUTY

Athens, October 30.--( -(Special.)-The re- cent freeze in this section cost the farm CTS of the county thousands of dollars. he bottom land cotton was killed and much of 1t had just begun to open and most of it had a heavy crop of green bolls which were killed. One farmer had a stalk of cotton in town Saturday afternoon that had on it IA bolls, all of which were Killed and black. The best farmers say that much of the cotton killed would have opened with light frost. hut the heavy freeze has ruined 1t. Some of the matured bolls where the seed were grown may open, but the loss is heavy one, owing to the fact that the crop is at least three weeks late.
 Many farmers in the low lands were just beginning to pick and they see their entire crop nearly ruined by the heavy freeze. This is the first time in many years that a killing freeze has come be- fore even light frost fell sufficient to kill the cotton leaves. Entire fields of cotton look black now that were as green as in August four days ago. The money loss is impossible to estimate.
 
 The garbled reports sent out from De- catur about the sad death Of T. W. Evans. who met his death in such a sin gular manner at Elkmont Friday after noon, does the agent of the Louisville and Nashville road at that point very great injustice. It is charged that he placid the torpedo on the track to hear 1t explode.
 He placed the torpedo on the track in pursuance of his duties, and as directed. He had sn order for freight that was going north to take the siding, and placed the tcrredo on the track to warn the approaching passenger of the approach of freignt, and returning to his tele- graph key the order was busted" and befor. he could get back to remove the explosive the train approached and the explosion took place that resulted in the death of MT. Evans. The torpedo was placed there in the line of his duties and not for the purpose of hearing 1t explode MT Evans remains were buried Sunday at Bethel. Tenn, in Giles county, some of his children having been buried there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
NOTICE

Due to paving work on 9th avenue, North Highlands and Fountain Heights cars will come in via 18th street to 1st avenue, 1st avenue to 20th street, and go out via 2d avenue and 20th street to 2d avenue and 18th street, then out 18th street. Effective Monday, Oc- tober 31, 1910.
 < B'ham Ry, It, & Power Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
J. M. Frazer Die.

Columbus. Ga, October 3o.-(special)-- !. M. Frazer, veteran railroad man. for 40 years a resident of Columbus. died yesterday in New York the result of an operation. aged s1 years He was for long time treasurer of the Mobile and Girard railroad. In recent years he had been treasurer of the Mexican National and Consolidated railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
vre.ch wbeot Crop short

Washington, October 30-The shortage In the crop of French grown wheat this year Is estimated in a report to the United States government by Consul Hunter. Sharp of Lyon at s50O0,ooo bush els. r4e adds that the French are look ing to Argentina with the hope that the large crop there will liver the price Of wheat throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
MODERN EYEGLASSES

By the hands of an expert are fitted to the wearer as if they grew on his face and had become part of him. Jas. H. Finder is such an expert, and will supply you with the most com fortable and dressy glasses made. 306 N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Descendant of CoIumbu. Dies

Madrid, October 30.-The Duke of Vera qua, a descendant of Christopher Colum- bus and former minister of marine, died today. He was born in 1887. He visited the United States in 1892 on the occa- sion of the Columbian celebration and was received with high honors as the representative Of the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
EIma Hafel RurnA

Excelsior Springs. Mo, October So.--The New Films Hotel, built about a year ago. at a cost of s15.o0O, was destroyed by fire here today The fire originated from an ash heap in the basement All. the 175 guests escaped uninjured. It is thought the total loss will be about $200000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Births Exceed Deaths

Paris, October a0.-During the first half of the year 1910 1t is officially announced the binths in France exceeded the deaths by 21.ls9. During the year 1sce the deaths exceeded the births by 2s,203.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
LABOR INTERESTS ID BES|EGE LEGISLATORS And Will Petition for 8 Labor
 Commissioner TEACHERS WILL OBJECT Murphey Says They Do Not Want Conn puIsory Education Until They Can
 Get More Funds and Local
 Taxation

Ahniston, October 30-tSpecial. )-when the Alabama legislature convenes at Montgomeryn extJanuary, the state solons are going to be confronted with the big gest delegation ol labor lobbyists that has ever stormed the state capitol at one time, according to R. E. Gam, state pres ident of the Alabama Federation, of this city, who is preparing to stump the entire state in an effort to create a sentiment that will be of aid to the labor forces in securing what they want from the peo- ple's representatives. aa=Ett
 Mir. Gam recently appointed Charles D. Kline, a well known Anniston attorney, as associate counsel for the State Fedora ton. and the two have been actively at work on their legislative programme for several weeks, with the result that the plans for the assault on the solons have been thoroughly matured.
 A departure that will be made by the State Federation in this state at the com Ing session will be the petition for the creation of the office of commissioner of labor the appointee to the office to be clothed with appointive power. This of hSci "ouiu WOik Hdnu-lH-HdHu NlIn Ille state inspector of mines and with the state inspector of prisons and factories Whether they secure their desires in this respect or not. the State Federation will make an urgent appeal for more rigid enforcement of the laws governing the employment of children In public indus tries, and for more thorough inspection of mines.
 A feature in their legislative programme will be the fight on the fee system in which they will join hands with the oth- CT potent influences in the state that will seek the death of this policy of remun- erating the states public servants. They will also seek the abolishment of the con- vict lease system, asking that the states prisoners be worked by the state on the public highways thereby removing them from competition with free labor.
 Compulsory education will also receive considerable recognition by the labor men next year. all of the topics mentioned to be stressed in addresses before the public In all parts of the state by MT. Gam in his campaign of education next month, lively fight being promised when the state solons gather in their final ses- sion under the Conner administration and the first session under the administration of Gov. -elect Emmet O'NeaL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Teachers to Play Farmers

The Alabama Normal college eleven of Jacksonville Is scheduled to meet the Al bertville Agricultural eleven at Albertville tomorrow afternoon, and Coach Elliott of the Normal eleven is anticipating a hard fight His men have developed consid- erably within the past two weeks, 1t Is said, having profited by their initial games, and he believes that he will be able to claim a victory from Coach liar ris' pupils, although. Albertville is cred ited with having an unusually good team this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Boisman Dismlssed

Ielsingfors, October SO.-T. J. Boisman. director general of Finnish customs, has been summarily dismissed because of his refusal to execute the imperial decree forbidding the importation of weapons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Ne7vs of Ensley

Mrs. T. J. Springfield. wife of Dr. T. J. Springfield, died Sunday afternoon about o'clock at her late residence on Avenue G and Nineteenth street, Ensley- Mrs. Springfield was ill for several months, but not until few days ago was her condition considered serious. The funeral will take place today from the first Methodist church, Ensley, at 1 o'clock. The interment will be at Oak land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
Baptist Revival

The second week of the revival services at the Baptist church commenced today. Both services were attended by large con- gregations and much interest was mani Tested in the revival. The Rev A. K. Wright preached an able sermon at the morning service, taking for his text But Peter Followed Him Afar off," or Long Range Christianity
 There will be a workers meeting ev- cry afternoon at o'clock and services every night at 7:SO o'clock. On Wednes- day afternoon at clock a special meet ing of the Sunday school workers, teach CTS and members will be held. All are urged to attend thls meeting. The pas tor of the church cordially invites every body to attend the revival services.
 Death of Robert Maxey
 Robert Maxey, the young man who was seriously injured at the steel mills last week. died Sunday morning at 4 o'clock at the Cunningham hospital. He met his death while at work on the charg- ing crane at the soaking pits, being caught between a steel girder and the balance weights, and was literally crushed to death. He lived in Ensley several years. but had no relatives living in this district He had two brothers l,.ng out west and an effort is being made to To- cate them before any funeral arrange ments are made.
 EnsIey Personals
 H. R. Harris, a member of the faculty of the Seventh District Agricultural school at Albertville. was in the city to- day visiting E. W. Lind.
 Mrs. Joseph l.. Smith, Mrs J. H. Jones. Mrs. J. H. James Bauer, Mrs. E. H. Dunlap, Mrs. D. A. Echols and Mrs. J. A. Acuff left yesterday for Mobile. where they will attend a meeting of the state chapter of the Eastern Star After the adjournment of this meeting the party will leave for Jacksousi1n. Fla. where they will attend the .~esf 7. Nf the gen. eral grand chapter or se --d States, Order of the Eastern 5.,
 Many Prohibition Cases
 There are r cases of violation of the prohibition law on docket this morning in the recorders court of Ensley. Things have been very lively along this line since the recent agitation in Birmingham, and numerous raids were made Saturday and yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-31
ANNOUNCEMENT

Every who believes that the road 10 mans heart is through his stomach thould try Red snapper Sauce. the perfect seasonins Ask