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The Robesonian., 1910-02-14
MONDAY, FEBRUARY ID, ls,p.
NOTHING TO BRAG ABOUT.

Quite lot of criticism is heard
of the excursion to Lumberton on
the 26th ult. on account of the
lateness of the train. When the
conductors were collecting fares
near Lumberton the train SLOW
ed up. A number of boys and
men got off at the rear end of
the cars, ran around to the front
end and got on again. They didn't
pay a cent, and were Dragging
about it. That's the other side
of the question. n.-Raeford Facts
and Figurs.
And yet many of those same
men and boys would perhaps
scorn to 60 to a hotel and get a
meal and sneak out without pay
ing, or would not think of steal
ing money out of another mans
pocket. Yet where is the differ
ence? If it is dishonest to beat
a hotel bill it is dishonest to beat
a railroad out of what is it's just
due; yet many men who would
not do the one will Go the other
and brag about it. The lateness
of the train referred to was exas-
perating, no doubt, and much to
be regretted; but doubtless the
railroad authorities were doing
the best they could under the cir
cumstances. That is neither here
nor there, though, so far as the
question of beating the railroad is
concerned. There ought to be a
public sentiment so strong against
the practice-which some men
consider "smart" beating a
raiload that the man whois guilty
would no more think of advertis-
ingitthan he would think of boast
ing of any other form of dishon-
esty. 1t is a perverted idea of
honesty that makes a man think
it a thing of which to boast when
he takes advantage of the crowd
ed condition of train to beat a
railroad out of a fare. It is neither
smart" nor honest. -.
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14
Mortgages Sale of Land.

By virtue of the power and authority
given me under a certain mortgage
deed, executed to me by j. D. Regan
aud WIFE,, said mortgage deed be ng
dated the 18th day Of Novem-
Der, 1904 and recorded in book Of Mort
gage Deeds No. Z, Page 312, Office of
the Register of Deeds OF Robson
County, will sell at public auction, for
cash, at the Court House DOR, in
Lumberton. North Carolina, on Satur-
day, March 18th, 1910, the following
lanos in Robson County, North Caro-
lima.
In Lumberton Township, Robson
County, North Carolina.
Beginning at a stake and two pine
pointers in Joshua Barnes line, and
runs as his line North forty three (43)
West five (5)chains to a short leaf pine
in branch or bay, his corner; then as
his other line North forty-seven (47)
East sixteen and one-half Q62) chains
to stake, formerly a asweet-gum in the
edge of branch; then as Pope's line
North ffty-six (56) West ten and thir-
ty-fve one -hundredths Q0.35) chains
to stake and pine in branch; thence
as the Harden line West twenty-four
and one-half (243) chains to stake in
Jacks Bay, o. C. N rment's corner
(now Javey Nance's corner); thence as
his line due South thirty (3O) CHAINS to
stake in Morgan Bay, ]. A. Branch 8
corner; thence as the dividing line be-
tween Branch and Stansel North sixty
six and one-half (663) East twenty.
seven (27) chains to the beginning
Being part of the land described in a
deed from Rebecca Britt, Commission,
er, to Bunyan Stansei, as by reference
J will appear in Book D D D, page SIG
in the Office OF. the Register of Deeds O.
kobeson County, and being same con
1eyed by B. Stansel and wife to D
kegan, by deed dated November =
1904, and recorded in the office OF tn
. Kegister of Deeds of Robson County
North Carolina, in Book Page
This 14th. day Of February, 1910.
Mary c. Bennett, Mortgage.
Mclean, Mclean & Snow,
Attorneys for Nor tgagee. 2-144mo
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14

work has crossed the Seaboard
track at Wadesboro and Laurin-
burg's new road is in eviderce
as a cross-road at that pla ce,
Most of these branch lines h ave
Coast Line connections, hence the
importance to the sections they
serve.-Charlotte Chronicle.
Not Colonel Mclean, beloved.
His taste does not run to la'!-
roads, so far as anybody has
noticed. Mr.. A. w. Mclean is
the man you're talking about.
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14
WITH AUNT BECKY.
Recovering From an Accident =
Farmers Busy-Old War Re-
cords-Soicitude for a Faith
full Servant. ~..s

Correspondence of The Robesoniar
Old Fork, Feb. 8-My brain is
none too active under ordinary
circumstances, and just now it is
badly n;lddled. so if this letter is
found to be erratic, I hope to be
excused, for | have met with an
accident. Gong with the cook to
help her get some potatoes from
the hill, in some unaccountable
way l fell, and struck the back
of my head with great force
against the plank enclosure. and
| it made me see stars, comets,
and other wonderful things, but
is getting some easier, gradually.
| have horror of falling and be-
ing perhaps crippled for life, as
so many elderly people meet with
this misfortune, and become
helpless and burdensome. l love
to get around and see what is 60
ing on outside, breathe the fresh
exhilrating air, feed the chick
ems and turkeys, and occasional
ly carry some choice morsel to
'Mollie,' our petted and gentle
buggy horse that has carried us so
many miles in safety and passes
: the dreaded autos asif they wei e
common vehicles. She is intelli-
t gent and affectionate, and when
! Mrs. Olmstead, returned
+ last Saturday from weeks visit
; to the towns of Maxton anc
:. Lumberton, this sagacious ami
L NAL exhibited almost human
s pleasure at seeing her home
e again.
;e In yesterdays Robesonian
# greeted with delight and reat
- - with pleasure the interesting let
- ter Of our friend, Rev. A. L
"a Davis, who has been so long alb
le sent from your columns, an,
Or greatly missed. Am sorry t
know of his recent physical af
Fiction, and equally glad that h,
:, is convalescing therefrom. Hi
a style OF writing reminds me o
q a the late lamented Bill Arp.
20 The farmers in the Fork ar
I'd getting busy = some ploughine
n some putting in spring oats, an,
be all talking guano, Of whic
to reater quantities than ever ar
N nkely to be used. Gardenin
no time also approaches, and som
et of our neighbors have receive
nd Continued on page 81
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14

Down the old Carolina Central
lHey are building railroads at a
great rate building and buying.
Colonel Mclean has bought the
V'rginia&Car Southern and
N..ll extend it to Elizaberhtown.
The Raleigh & Southport is to be
extended from Fayetteville to
Elizabethtown and Clarkton.
Rockingham will shortly issue
bonds and build a road to Hamlet
aud Gibson. The Southbound
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14

Cafe - pronounce "cawfa
formerly meant coffee house
where travellers could buy a cup
of coffee. It now takes the place
of restaurant, and meals are
served. Raeford Facts and Fig
ureS.
Live and learn. Has a restau-
rant inRaeford just taken on this
more tony name? "Cawfa" is
good; it beats "calf, " rather, and
we pass it along as another light
upon the pronunciation of an
oft-mispronounced word.
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14

The following Ad. appears at
the bottom of the editorial COL
umn of last weeks Fairmont
Messenger in bold black type:
"Wanted-A wife, a young
woman preferred. Address x.
Y. z, care The Messenger. "
Which leaves no doubt about the
fact that no man need apply.
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14

The people of Robson county are
said to hold a crouch against Gov
ernor Kitchin because he failed to |
attend their educational rally day |
at Lumberton, yet showed up at
Fayetteville a few days later, on
the waterways occasion. Cover
nor Kitchin is not to be criticized
for his failure to go to Lumber
ton. 1t is possible that he had
Raleigh engagements that he
could not abandon, and again,
Lumberton is not so easy of ac-
cess from Raleigh as is Fayette-
vile. On the latter occasion the
Governorfinished his days duties
in Raleigh and ran down to Fay
etteville for a very brief evenings
engagement. 1t is too much to
expect of Governor Kitchin that
he accept every invitation that is
extended to him. He must consult
first his duty to the State anu af-
ter that his convenience anu in
clination. We are rather inclined
to believe that Governor Kitchir
is handling the matter Of his
numerous invitations in a salts
factory manner. Charlotte Chron
icle.
We have no idea the people O
Robson are guilty. The circum
+. stances were entirely differen
and the people Of Robson ar
not so devoid of appreciation O
the eternal fitness of things a
not to recognize that fact. Tn
Governors absence and it's caus
were regretted, of course, bu
there is no crouch against hi
because he accepted a later an
more convenient invitation. TT
people of Robson are too big #
ally such sin~il business.
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14

a few minutes delay in treating some
cases of Group, even the length Of time
i takes to 60 for doctor often proves
dangerous. The safest way is to keep
Inamberlain's Cough Remedy in the
/ .use, and at the first indication of
Group give the child a dose. Pleasant
/, take and always cures. Sold b..
Dr J.D. Mcmillan & Son and The Pope
Drug Company.
The Robesonian., 1910-02-14

Stephen Mcintyre, R. C. Lawr ence
James D. Proctor.
Mcintyre, Lawrence & Proctor. ].
Attorneys and Ceunselors at Law, :
LUMBERTON, NC.
Practice in State and Federal Courts,
Prompt attention given to all business.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
THE Wlde-Oben 7ogyu
4 Story With a Point

John P. st. John, the noted temper
ance lecturer, tells the following:
There was a man out in Kansas
who owned a calf. The gate was left
open and the calf walked out of the
lot and strayed over the railroad
track and an engine came along, and
after it had passed by, that calf was
no longer worth anything as a calf.
The owner, of course, was vexed. Not
only was he vexed, but he was mad
He sued the railroad company. The
costs in the case exceeded the price
of half hundred calves and in the end
the company beat him. Then the man
was mad in earnest, and on coming
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

plenty of matches. 1 will have them
if ! want them, you know; there is
no doubt about that. Why, squire,
know where can buy matches at diff
ference places, right here in the vii
lage. You can't suppress the sale OF
matches, squire, and must have the
match. | tell you what l will do;
will give you a dollar for a match"
WELL" said the squire, "are you
going to burn the bridge anyway"
why, yes" said the man; T told
you I would burn it, and you might
just as we'll have a little revenue as
anybody out of this transaction, don't
you see? Exactly so, I am going to
burn 1t anyway"
WELL" said the squire, "if you are
going to burn it anyway, that puts an
entirely different light upon the whole
question"
And he reached into his pocket for
a match, but his wife caught him by
the coat, and said: "Here, husband.
you would not sell the man a match
to be used in burning the bridge?"
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
Who Is GuiItv2

Who is guilty when it comes to the
Judgment bar of God? The man who
sold the match is just as guilty as the
man who lighted and fired the bridge.
And he who gives way to the plea
that I'VE are going to settle this ques-
tion on high-license basis"-that we
cannot effectually prohibit the liquor
traffic; that prohibition does not pro-
hibit; that wide-open town pays, and
goes to the polls and uses his ballot
to represent the squires match,
and votes for the candidate
of a wide-open crowd, or for
the license system, and thus the sa-
loon system continues, homes and i'm
mortal souls are destroyed, when it
comes before the judgment bar of
God, will be just as guilty as the man
who keeps the saloon.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
She Was a Fanatic"

And that broke the squire all up
and he said: Nancy, that is Just the
way with you Christian Temperance
Union women. You are lot of ia.
natics, always going to extremes in
everything. 1t is your business to at.
tend to household affairs, and it is my
business to provide for the family
and when I have an opportunity of
making an honest dollar, Irdon't want
you coming round and putting your
oar in" And he hands over the match
to the man, and the man passes him
back big wagon-wheel silver dollar,
and the squire shoves it away down
in his pocket, and then turns to the
man and says:
Are you going to burn the bridge?"
"Why, of course l am said the
man, that is what bought the match
for"
WELL" said the squire, may God
have mercy on your soul; wash my
hands of the whole business"
And the match is lighted and the
bridge is ablaze, and the cars come
along at the rate of forty miles an
hour and dash into the chasm-and
one hundred lives are lost
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
Mr.. Hartfield's Platform.

To the General Public:
The voters are entitled to know the
general political sentiments of the
candidates for public office. For the
benefit of those who may not have
seen or considered the statement pub
lished by me when l became a candi
date for city commissioner, l briefly
re-state my position.
l believe in the essential principle
of Democracy, in the larger sense OF
the term, and in the Democratic party
as the best organized exponent of
Democratic doctrine.
l believe in the commission system
of municipal government for towns
like ours; provided that the commits
sion is in the hands of clean, compe-
tent and suitable men.
l believe in civic righteousness; in
the enforcement of the criminal stat
utes; and in government according to
law.
l believe in the maintenance of our
public institutions and public utilities
in state of growing efficiency
believe in the equitable distribu-
ton of the burdens of taxation;
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
L.4LUS TO BE REMEMBERED

Chapter III
provisions of which candidates public
5noice.
1 provided in
Nfhe all
%Hons s applicable"
[i* The chapter contains the folIowing
# E2s Piacards Posters, Pamphlets
<X<I pamphlet other ref
Hence election
e
ubsher thereof and failure provide misdemeanor
|X 1929 Candidates Not Promise
shall, in order to aid election
{inee of his public office
another
the appointment
pbc position position
he
relation toen election which he called on
elected J
$780, cadIdates Not to Make Donations Certain
shall directly indirectly
IRON pe}on who candidate
fdce donation promise
charitable hgous benevolent
shall such candid
ton rson violating knowingly the
shan be euiw q misdemeanor"
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

installed by Mr.. Matthews is wagon
tank to bring Mammoth Springs water
fresh every day to Hattiesburg and
deliver it to the homes of the people.
The tank holds fifty gallons and the
water comes fresh from the spring
every day. Scores of people who
know the medicinal value of this wa
ter, and its value as an appetizer have
purchased coupon books and have a
gallon of the water left at their home
or their office daily. The water is
highly recommended for all bowel and
bladder troubles, and is free from all
germs, and would doubtless save a
doctors bill, if the people used it more
freely.
A telephone call over either phone
to the springs or to the Hattiesburg
Compress will bring the wagon to
your home. Coupon books for ten
gallons of water are sold for one dol
lar.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
LU.4R ON UEEDS AND MOSQUITOES

IN g. Woods sanitary officer ISSUE calling public
to the which
ope wtnin the corporate limits of this
unsghy
E<ent is made that this will
certainly should be- In the first
second injustice
Hatesburg be
is It is reflection the civic people
Travelled
n town neglected this Haiesbug
third the
carted mosquitoes
everybody cut of it In the
fafteseurg demands that the town be kept
The News opnion
vast majority OF the this
ot being made enforce this
W Some of the
Weeds railroads
do make
clean they
railroads their
and determination the
1dther class to do their full the public
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
CHEST NOTES.
Varying Sounds That May Be Heard
Through the Stethoscope,

Varying Sounds That May Be Heard
Through tho Stethoseope.
The doctor hears some curious noises
when he places the stethoscope against
your chest. When the lungs are in a
healthy condition the medical gentle
man hears pleasant. breezy sound,
soft in tone. as you draw in the breath
and expel 1t. Should the instrument
convey to his ear a gurgling or bub-
bling sound he makes a mental note of
the fact that you are in what is known
as the moist stage of bronchitis. In
the dry stage of the same complaint
the sound is whistling. wheezy one.
One of the signs Of pneumonia is the
cracking note that comes through the
stethoscope. 1t is not unlike the sound
that can be heard when your finger
and thumb have touched sticky SUBJ
stance and you first place them to-
gether and then part them. holding
them close to your ear.
Doctors occasionally hear a dripping
sound, and that indicates that air and
water have got into some part of the
chest where they have no right to be.
Blow across bottle, and you will pro-
luce a sound which is actually to be
heard In your chest. 1t is caused in
he same way-that is. by air passing
,ver a cavity.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
A Woman In IL


And the squire, in telling his wife
about 1t, said the man intended to
burn the bridge that night at 9
O'Clock; and the time came around
and the wife, who was a member of
the Womens Christian Temperance
Union, said that they had better go
down and see about it; but the squire
said the man would not burn it-he
was just in passion when he said he
would. "Well," she said, 'let us go
down and see about 1t, anyway" So
they started down towards the bridge,
and sure enough, the man was there,
and he had Just finished saturating a
portion of the bridge with kerosene
oil, and just as they reached him he
felt In his pocket and found that he
had forgotten to bring matches. He
turned to the squire and asked him
for a match.
What are you going to do with it?"
inquired the squire.
Going to burn the BRIDGE" said the
man, "as told you would"
WELL" said the squire, 'if I loan
you match to burn the bridge, I !
would be as guilty as you are"
Same Old Argument.
well" said the man, there is
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
MAMMOTH SPRINGS
Water DELIVERY
One Dollar Will Pay for Ten Gallons
of HeaIth-Giving Liquid, Deliver
ed to Your House.

The enterprise and energy shown
by Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Matthews this
summer in their efforts to build up
Mammoth Springs and place this re-
sort on the footing it really merits, is
bringing results; but so far, on &C.
count OF unfavorable weather, the
patronage at the Springs has not been
what the health-giving water and
splendid fare deserve. Now that the
rains have let up and real warm
spell has set in, the crowds at Nam
moth will doubtless grow rapidly
larger.
A new and commendable feature,
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
Forum of the People
faithful application of the public

ldiIHlul dppucdIlOH OI tue puDlle
monies, and in a business administra
tion of the public affairs.
l believe in the selection of honest
competent public officers; in paying
them fair and just salaries, and in re
quiring them to give the public intelli
gent and faithful service.
I l believe that the past, private and
public record of a candidate for of
flee, or Of any applicant for position
is legitimate subject of enquiry, and
is the best guarantee of his future
conduct.
To sum the whole matter up, | be-
lieve that the people are entitled to a
clean, sane and safe government, ad-
mfnistered by faithful and competent
commissioners, along business lines,
and according to law.
II the people endorse these views
and think that / can and will serve
them we'll, shall appreciate their
support.
GEORGE HARTFIELD.
FelloWcraft Shoes In oxfords for
men. Sale price $2.es. Joe SheIby's
Half Yearly Sale.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

municipality reached
whic
are delegated
by the " " ~
much more
but
IN the hands dishonest increases
the through
%nS W wncn they are nrenced and
tnerefore follows
Gaining the city limits
nonesI Iainu efficient
honest and faithful
will
ply and oppression us for
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

home from the trial he met the village
squire.
Il am going to get even with that
railroad company"
"How?" asked the squire.
1 am going to burn that bridge
crossing the chasm just out of town.
why" said the squire, you would
never do that, would your"
YES" he said, Il don't propose to
let any rich corporation run rough
shod over me-"
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

IF THE $500 BILL-Dropped III
front of illus store and picked up
by two small boys is returned to
News office, the boys will be re-
warded; otherwise they Will pe
looked up by the police. 2l-zV
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21
An Amiable Hint.

An old Scotchwoman when advised
by her minister to take snuff to Keep
herself awake during the sermon re-
piled, "Why dinna ye put the snuf III
the sermon, monY'
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

People who fish for compliments oo
not need long lines. They will get tne''
best bites in shallow water.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

Still further reduction In every de-
partment. Joe shelby's Halt Yearly
Sale.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

All Clothing cut in half at Joe Shell
by's Half Yearly Sale.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES AND RE-
PAIRlNG-I have purchased the H.
W, Herlong Automobile Establish
ment and solicit share Of the pub
lie repair and supply business. Com
petent workmen always in charge.
II. V PERRY, Stevens Puilding, E.
Pine street. Cumb. phone 273.
6-24-1mo
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

Genius begins great works. Labor
alone finishes them.--Jouberk
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

sne sooa old summer time while bathing costume
= ene 1onnsonJeffres films never will be missed.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

Still further reduction In every de-
partment. Joe shelby's Hall Yearly
Sale.
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

f1artheds
Oh principles 1t would upon
platform economical in+au
4ty and honestly And that is what the neon wan. on
hat Wv r0'f'0 """' anu
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

the negro out Of politics" advice the Memnb News
4mitsr giving Paersones will not heed that ad W.
he votes Of thousand negroes ke
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

vi great
nour OF success arrives
on growing and work oror
uone Joy ana peace are by the way+-HamIton W. Mabe
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

pictures welcome Reno but thew are n,
ns9 'nee; there are sights sufficient without them
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

70 oe tne chief office history virtuous aciops
W nv'on to which records would consen
The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

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The Hattiesburg news., 1910-07-21

..sI CIRCULATION OF ANY SOUTH MIssIssIPPI PAPER.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-27

as George, Julius and Jasho. respective
ly, give clever Interpretations of Gen
tlen-en of Leisure In Paris on their
nervo. The trio bring out all there Is.
If not a little N re, in their parts. Toe
last act offers plenty of scope for fun
making. There is not much plot In
the bprletta. but there Is plenty Of
comedy. singing and dancing. and OPP
portunities to display the chorus. The
olio of specialties brings forward Ger
trude Hayes and her Dancing Brick
tops" Will ]. Ward received ovations
for his clever work on he
piano. Miss Hayes and Mr.
Reynolds presented a skit entitled
The One-Night Stands" which Is quite
above the ordinary of an olio. Louie
Dacre does a singing speciality, while
Sam Hearn plays the violin ski'fu'iv
rte MANAGEMENT will give a dancing
contest, oren to all, at ThIrsd y
:. el.t mance There will be two
prizes. one to the best lady lancer and
one TO the best male stopper.