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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-10-03


Mr. Editor:-Please allow me
space In your valuable paper TO dis
cuss Chatham County's abominable
road system.
We have the worse system IL has
ever been my displeasure to expert
ence. Any one that has traversed
these roads In mid-winter or during
the dry months Of summer viii bear
witness to what I am about to say;
but for the sake OF those that have
not. / will try and give them an idea
of our Democratic mismanagement.
During the spring months they
compel us TO take pillow, pick. and
shovel, and IL we leave a space un-
plowed or unpicked, 1t Is because the
want of both time and labor forbids.
They are compelling US to dig up
stretches of road that ii has taken
years to form, and which Is now more
substantial than the new road, for
they have a gravel foundation that
will last until the end of time IL 1t
were not for these road-bed destroy
ers.
This loose dirt thrown into the
roads forms a dust which is almost
sitting to the traveller, and after a
rain, is hardly passable.
During early autumn it's the same
thing over; they pull down the banks
and throw them into the road, thus
forming a mire knee-deep to a horse
or axle-deep to a vehicle, and this
is not just one little spot, but the
whole county; it is almost impossible
to travel more than three miles per
hour with buggy and horse, and an
empty wagon is considered a load.
l would much rather travel the sand
hill roads, for when there's lots OF
rain they are very good, while ours
are impossible.
do not credit this to ignorance.
If we had attempted to work the
roads under this system a half CEN
fury ago we would have been indict-
ed for destruction of the public high
ways. 1t is said that history repeats
itself, but IL there has ever been a
tribe of people previous to this date
that worked their roads under this
system, I believe they have received
their just reward.
There is between five and ten thou
sand dollars expended on Chatham's
roads annually besides the free Ia
Dor. 1t is not only time and money
thrown away, but in destroying the
public highways you are decreasing
the value of our real estate also, for
I am satisfied that under the old sys-
tenn our roads were 100 per cent bet
ter.
Now, 1 will vote for any one who
will pledge himself to have this sys-
tenn changed except Democrat, and
would vote for him but for one rea-
son, and that is, because he was
never known to keep a campaign
promise"
ROOSEVELT REPUBLICAN.
Ore Hill, N. c.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-10-03

1t doesn't pay TO run In
debt observes the Wilmington
Dispatch. Nor to fall there
In fact. there IL no trip leading
to the land OF debt that Is safe "
Charlotte News
Then IL behooves the voters o.
North Carolina TO see that the State
does not have another Democratic nd
for the Democratic
have continued TO run the
State deeper in debt with each sue
session OF the Legislature.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-10-03
The Danger After Grip

lies often in rundown syEs@-
Weakness, nervousness, lack OF app
tite, energy and ambition, with ois@-
dered liver and kidneys often ioii0'
an attack of this wretched dlse1S
The great need then is Electric D
tiers, the glorious tonic, blood pa'r
fer and regulator of stomach I've
and kidneys. Thousands have p'"'e-
that they wonderfully Strengthen =
nerves, build up the system ana p
store to health and good spiris A4.-
an attack of Grip. II su1erlne' :.
them. Only so cents. Sold anu n
feet satisfaction guaranteed !"
druggists.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-10-03
FAvoRs A SQUARE Dfn
Mr. Hearst Says Ia, .
Monopoly Organs Han.
Given Roosevelt, a S.,
Deal

He Says the i'cpp'e H.,,
Know the Truth Ana
aanses for na',a< ia. Yea
frc-'Ho s~'s Tia. n.
Are Supporting wns~a. az
He WIN No' sapprr.. III. rr.,
New York. Sept. .t-wu..
Hearst. owner of The N.x
American, to-day prin,. -. t~t
ing editorial: 'N@'ss-
Hearst Welcomes Aan.ey: p.,n
For Roosevelt.
The purchase Of the ss
Press by Mr.. Munsey ss.n,,.t
on which the community ca.
graduated.
MI. Munsey 10 ole OF A-.-.
greatest publishers. with Ia ,l.A
ideas OF the ethics ant oAu-~
Oh ulb profession.
He In always honorahl. hA
lations with the public aaa !, =.
dealings with his fellox-paA,,A.-
He Ia always conscientious !. -.
work, always admirable In h, =.
poses and in his methods.
Courageous In support
"Mr. Munsey comes oourarnsu,.,
TO express his convictions and "a
port the cause OF Mr.. Roos~r.,, :.
this campaign.
The need and the value OF ,hlt 49,.
tribution OF Mr.. Munsey TO full az
fair political discussion wiI b. p.
versally recognized by all llh.,l
minded men.
"Mr. Roosevelt has been unrtass.
ably attacked and immeasgraAr
abused by the more partisan pres :
New York City. Every act Of u
has been misrepresented. Every az
bearing upon him or his party La
been distorted 10 satisfy the revess,s
or the prejudices OF antagonists a.
itors.
Whatever the citizens may tAlsf
OF Mr.. Roosevelt, they must feel ihs
he and his party are entitled to uun-
full newspaper publicity, and u isg
and fair representation OF their vsu
and objects.
Hearst Offers Fair Play.
"My publications, therefore. tAosss
committed to the cause Of Denor
racy, have offered their eolEzn
freely to Mr.. Roosevelt and hh ssFp-
Gates merely in the interests Of LssN
lean fair play.
"Mr. Munsey will do mon ss
will devote his newspaper to -
support of Mr.. Roosevelt with ssr-
act eristics ability and enthssiEs-
The citizens, irrespective Of TIER
Presidential preferences, viii D
grateful to Mr.. Munsey. They rs
anxious to sc call sides Of politsssi
questions fully and fairly presesisa
in order that they may render vs.
and well advised judgment Tor 20
best interests of the country.
civilian RANDOLPH HEARST.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-10-03

vention OF this State that far out
classed anything that the National
Committee ever dreamed Of at Chi
cago.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-10-03
Wilson and the Cotton Market.

The cotton keeps growing in the
Sunny South, and all that the farm
er wants is that he be paid an honest
and fair price for it.-News and OBJ
server.
Can the Democratic State organ
guarantee an honest and fair price"
for the staple IL Governor Wilson is
elected President?-Union Republi-
can.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1912-10-03

When writing advertisers p'e
mention this paper.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29
CHRISTMAS BALL A NOVELTY
VIII Prove Something New and Enter
talnIng for the Children on
Christmas Morning.

This is a novel receptacle holding
twenty or more small gifts for the en-
tertainment of children on Christmas;
morning. When the children are seat
ed on the floor, this ball is set in mo-
ton by a grown-up; the child to-
whom it is rolled takes out gift,
and sends the ball spinning to anoth-
or, and so ON until the gifts are ex-
hausted. The framework is made as
follows; Buy two pairs Of ten-inch
wooden embroidery-hoops, and put
them inside each other until you
have the skeleton of globe with
eight curved ribs.
Where the hoops intersect, top
and bottom, fasten securely with RAT
fla. The circles are now vertical. and
a cross circle is needed to stay them;
this is to be made of coarse rattan
(or reed), and must be fastened to
the bulging part of each rib; do not
Join the rattan ends together, as an
opening must be left between two OF
the ribs to allow the children tc
reach In for the gifts. If you should
cut the rind of an orange into eight
sections, from bud end to stem end
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29

plated ruffles may be bought, and
range from twenty-five to fifty cents
a yard already to sew on.
A band of soft messaline ribbons in
light blue, extends about the cap with
small fat rosette at each side. This
Is made by gathering a quarter of a
yard Of ribbon along one edge. A lit
tie bunch Of pink rosebuds is perched
under the rosette, just where the ruff
fie joins the crown. 1t requires one
and half yards of ribbon for this lit
tie cap, such as may be bought for
fifteen or twenty cents a yard. Three
quarters of yard Of plating is lit
tie more than is needed but Is the al
lowance for one ruffle. One and a
third yards will easily make two ruff
f1es.
Fig. 2 shows less expensive cap
made of coarse dotted net. 1t is
| made in the same way and edged with
| ruffle Of net having finish of mar
row Val. lace. Under this ruffle plait-
| ing is sewed, finished with a hem
stitched hem. Pink and blue satin rib
bon one inch wide is made into little
bows and mounted at each side. Such
a little cap costs only fifty cents.
A lovely cap of spangled chiffon is
pictured in Fig and this cap is also
very cheap in price. The chiffon is
light blue with little crystal dots over
the surface. A plain, thin net crown
lines the chiffon, to protect it. They
are bound with thin, narrow satin
| lrih IN I'll,
the elastic cord is run. The ruffle is
made of the same chiffon edged with
a border of the ribbon. A little bunch
of pink moss roses and leaves ia
sewed to the left side. This cap is
made in pink or light green or laven-
der or in all white. 1t requires al.
most no time to make and is one OF
the prettiest of all. If one has time to
make the plated ruffles, the expense
is lessened. But even buying it ready
made 1t only requires three yards to
make the single edging for four caps
An average of seventy-dve cents each
will cover the cost, when several caps
are planned to be made at one time
Evening caps are more expensive
One is shown in Fig. made of silver
lace. The ruffle is satin ribbon. IL
blue, covered with the silver and
there is hand made wreath of lit
tie ribbon rose buds made of narrow
pink satin ribbon set about the top o
the ruffle. Pretty fowered ribbons
and those of rich brocade make beau
| tiful opera caps. Nearly always tiny
| made flowers, or small millinery flow
ers like the forget-me-not, are used II
{ trimming them. Rich laces are drape,
, In full puffs for crowns and lace edg
ings fall about the face and over tn,
[ neck in caps that are worn with eve
/ ming dress. But, however grand, tn,
opera cap is not quite so sweet as tn,
1 little breakfast cap nor nearly so use
, full. For breakfast is daily happen
. ing. and anything that makes tn
: young day cheerful is Christina
) gift worth having.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29

you would have the shape of the Sec
tions for the inner covering of the
framework; cut from stout cotton
eight Of these pieces, allowing amply
for seams. Sew four pieces together,
and ft to half the framework, letting
seams come between ribs, not on
them; now sew the fifth piece to
the joined four, sew the sixth piece
to the joined five, and so on until
framework is covered. Do not entire
ly close the last seam, sewing it only
one-third way up from bottom and
one-half way down from top, leaving
an open third. Make the outer cover
ing the same way. using white Christ
mas cloth having stamped on 1t fig
ures of Santa Claus, holly, bells, or
Just plain red cloth.-Woman's Home
Companion.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29

When Christmas gifts bear with
them kindly thoughts or careful work
ON the part of their donor and a recog-
milton of good taste in those to whom
them are given, the recipients are
sure to be pleased. And, whether the
purse be fat or lean, good manage
ment and cleverness make 1t possible
to embody these ideas in all gifts.
Those which are the handiwork of the
giver are whose which make the
strongest appeal to our hearts and
bring home the sweet, gracious spirit
of Christmas.
What taxes us most each year is
the matter Of deciding on what to
give. After this has been settled upon
and our list made out, the rest is easy
and the work pleasure. There are
innumerable pretty things for women
and girls. All Of them love articles
made to decorate their homes, and
those made for their personal adorn-
ment; so the choice is not so hard. 1t
does require some thing to find out
gifts for men. But we won't go far
wrong IL we stick to things which add
to their comfort. And they like, too,
those things which add to the attrac-
tiveness of their rooms.
About the prettiest and easiest gift
to make is the bewitching breakfast
cap. Everybody. that is anybody, has
little frivolous and dainty cap for
morning wear these days. They are
delight to the eye and anybody may
own one. Some people call them
boudoir caps and, furthermore, there
are caps made of nicer materials
which are worn in the evening and
are called opera caps. They are all
simply made. 1t isn't bad idea to
decide on gift of this kind and make
them up for all ones girl or women
friends. Each one may have some
little individual touch to make it diff
ferent from the others. By planning
to make several caps at one sitting
there Is a saving in material an6
time.
These caps are very inexpensive
They are made Of plain or dotted net
all-over lace, thin silk, null, batiste
embroidery and chiffon and edget
with narrow plaitings of net or lace
A square of the fabric used makes the
crown, that Is a piece of goods Is
inches wide and of the same length
is all that is required for the crown
The corners are trimmed away max
ing the pieces somewhat circular. a
narrow binding is sewed about the
edge of this piece and an elastic core
run in. 1t is long enough to reacl
about the head with little stretch
ing. A single or double fall o
plated net or lace is sewed about th'
edge, one row being slightly wide
than the others and falling a hal
inch below it. A single ruffle is oftel
edged with narrow ribbon.
The cap shown in Fig. 1 has
crown Of sheer eyelet embroidery wit
a double ruffle falling about the face
The upper ruffle is edged with a nal
row valenciennes insertion. Thes
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29
Useless Presents.

Aunt-Yes, Johnny. Santa Claus
brought you baby brother.
Johnny-Great Scot! Another pres
ent that amt any usei
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29

HAIR BRUSHES, 25c to $780,
BOX STATIONERY, 25c to $780, This is always accep
table. We can have the initial monogram engraved
you like Too have it by the pound with envelopes
to match.
CLOTHES BRUSHES. 25c to s1.50
COMBS 1oc to $10O.
RAZoRS The celebrated Chumate at $1.00 $125, Slo0
$2.25 and $2.75 Guaranteed for life.
SAFETY RAZOR. The Enders at $1.0O The Williams from
$500 up The Durham Duplex at $3.50 and 5000. The
Gillette at $500.
RAZOR sTRoPs 4Oc to $14o Slick strop for SIC is
world beater
PIPES, 25c up
CIGARS in boxes, Soc, $100 and up.
PACKAGE PERFUME 25c to $780,
We have unusually pretty packages at 5Oc and Toe
PERFUME AToMIzERs eoc and up One of these
tanning of our imported odors,say, Jickey Azurea
LeTrefe, always please
TOILET WATER 25c.to 75c
FOUNTAIN PENS, $1OO to $500 We have several Makes
we believe of Waterman Self Filters will be
the that pleases most.
PLAYING CARDS, 1Oc to &c.
you
Johnstons Candy from 10c to $3.50. This is the best
candy have had 1t is pure well delicious
We have fine line of bulk candies from 25c pound
to 40c
FOUNTAIN PENS $1.OO to $500
We have several makes, but believe OF our
Waterman Self Filters will be the that peases most
Xmas Cards. Calendars stckers Booklets Tags etc White
Wrapping Tissue DC dozen sheets
Watch Our Windows.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29
Depends on the Man.

A woman under the mistletoe can
look mighty unconscious If the right
man is in sight.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1912-11-29
Christmas Spirit.

Too many of US take mean things
on faith and demand proof of good
things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
 CAMP HARDEE
 MET YESTERDAY

The regular semi-monthly meeting of Camp Hardee. Confederate Veterans, was held yesterday afternoon in the audi torium of the Chamber of Commerce. The meeting was well attended and much business was dispatched. Commander N. A. Graham was in the chair, with Capt. J. Lawler Darby at the secretary's desk.
 Maj. James H. FoNles told A most interesting war story that. thrilled his hearers. Dr. F.. H. Scholl Tread com mission from General Weathers com manding the Fourth Alabama regiment. Confederate veterans, appointing him sur seon general of the brigade.
 Maj. T. A. Hamilton read a beautiful poem with very appropriate ending. TheN camp rendered a rising vote of thanks to the members of Yancey chan ter. Daughters of the Confederacy, for the splendid Confederate ball given by them at the Country club.
 The camp is making preparations for the general reunion, which will be held in Macon, Ga. during the month of May. 1912. A communication was read from the committee of arrangements at Ma con stating that every door in the city would be thrown ope.. to the old sol diers during the reunio,,. and that fund of s7oOoo had already been raised for tleir entertainment
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
ID HOLD WILLARD MEMORIAL SERVICE: Exercises This Afternoon at Fifty-Fifth Street Bap-
 tist Church

The Woodlawn chapter of the Wom- ems Christian Temperance union will conduct memorial exercises in honor of Francis E. Willard, the founder of the national body, this afternoon in the auditorium of the Fifty-fifth Street Baptist church.. The hour is o'clock and among the speakers will be Mrs W. II. Jeffrics, president of the coun- ty chapter of this order.
 Mrs. A. J. Massey, president of the Woodlawn chapter, will preside over the occasion of this afternoon and a programme of some length has been prepared for the event.
 The following is the schedule for tha afternoon;
 Hymn, How Firm Foundat tion," as- sembly. Reading. "The Twenty-third Psalm. group of children led by Mrs vor | L. Thompson. 1 Prayer, Mrs. Crawford. | Song, Some Glad Day" chorus ot children, accompanied by Mrs. George Hopson
 Remarks by the presiding officer Mrs | A. J. Massey. l Address. "Francis E. Willard" Mrs W. B. Broyles. Five little word pictures of Franci: F. Willard, five little girls. l Temperance song, Woodlawn nal, chorus.
 Paper. -.'The Object of a Commemora tion Meeting" Mrs. J. H. Bemiss.
 Paper. What the Francis E. Willart Memorial Fund Has Accomplished, |, Mrs. Irving. Pe,per. Tributes of Respect" Mrs C A. Bains
 Quotations from Miss Willard. Mrs. J s. Vest.
 Address, "The Present Day Outlool of Temperance Reform Mrs w. Fl Jeffries.
 We Meet Again" assembly.
 The public is cordially invited to at tend this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18
HE WAS LUCKY

Richmond, February 17-Miss Bessie $. Moss. suffragette leader, declined today 10 subscribe to the word obey in the Epis- copa marriage service and, in conse- quence her wedding to Albert F. Cham berlain of New York was postponed. The minister who was to have officlated re- fused to leave out the objectionable word. He was sustained by the bishop The couple withdrew the wedding invitations and will be married next Wednesday by a Baptist minister, who has agreed to re- spect the suffragist brides objection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18

following tonic restorative treatment Get from ycur druggist 1 o. tincture cadomene tnot cardamonl and , o1s. syrup of ypophosphites comp. mix and fake n teaspoonful before each meal. Always shake we'll before taking.
 Mary" writes; Tn the last year I have been gaining weight so rapidly that I uncomfortable and frequently embarrassed by sighting remarks Diet does no good whatever, What shall I do'"
 Answer; You can very easily reduce your weight by using the following: Aromatic elixir ozs. slyeoi a!b1lene l o. Mix. shake well and take a teaspoonful after meals for three days. then double iht dose and take for several weeks This is harm loss and have had people write that they lost a pound day after the first week or so.
 Carpenter writes; My liver and kidneys are In bad condition have dizzy spells and dark spols before my eyes Also have twinses of rheu- matsn. Can I be helpcdY'
 Answer: To cure kidney and liver trouble use three ggan sulpherb tablets tnot sulphur. These are packed in sealed tubes with full directions for taking. They act pt santly and tone up the bowels and liver and purity the blood They are conycn- ient effective and highly curative.
 "Phoebe"-rhe following will cure your children of bedwetting Get drams Of tincture rh,is arc matc; dram ncture cubebs and 1 oz comp fluid bamwort. Mix and give the child from 10 to l] drops in water about one hour before each meal
 
 Maud writes; T have suffered great dca with cntlrrll. It gives headaches afsscts m, eyes .and my breath is awful. Gan you present., something to cure it. Only nostils and thron affected.''
 Answer: I have prescribed antiseptic vi,ne DOW der and grateful letters from hundreds Indicate thu h Is speedily curative but must be used occasion ally to prevent recurrence. Get a two ounce ,fig nal package of vilane powder half teaspoon ful to pint of warm water From the palm of thu hand snuff the water through the nostrils until thor oughly cloansed, two three times daily. Mix , level teaspeonful of yilane powder with ounc of lard vaseline and apply well up Into thu nos'rls twice daily and your catarrh should soon b cured.
 'Onda'' writes T am troubled with i,chin, scaip. dandruff and my hair is falling out It l. harsh and brittle"
 Answer; Plain Yellow Mlnyol Is the best remed, for itching scalp. falling hair and dandruff that know of It can be bought in OF. jars and if use, according to directions will all diseases Of In, hair and scalp. If the hair Is harsh and brittl, and you bothered with those struggling locks the of minyol will restore that soft fluffy sp. pearance and bring back the intense natural color
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-18

'Kit" writes T am far below normal weight suffer with headaches and am nervous to the point Of exhaustion If yoh can tell me something Co help l shall be very grateful.
 Answer: can prescribe nothing so effective as s thorough course of three grain hypo nuclane tab lets These tablets will aid fin extracting inc nu- triton from the food which will increase the red blood supply, overcome nervousness and you VIII become plump and healthy. This treatment should be continued for several months, as It takes time to change the tissues and cells of the body
 Sarah says: Can anything be done for one who is bothered with rheumatism If so' please reply"
 Answer: You can be entirely cured of your rheu- matism if you take the folowlng Mix by shaking well and take teaspoonful at meal times and at bed time and sou will soon be cured Comp. cs- sense cardiol. l comp. fluid bamwort, oz eyrup sarsaparilla comp. ozs: wine of colcm- onehalf o.; sodium salicyiate drams; iodide of potassium. drams.
 Ray writes: "Can sufferer from bronchial trouble be recyedf Doctors do not seem to help me, what would you suggestf
 Answer: To cure chronic cold. throat and bronchitis l would advise the use of concentrated essence mentho-iaxene Purchase this at any drug store in 1-2 oz. packages and mix according to directions given bottle and you will very short ly be cured of all bronchial trouble This will not enly relieve. but will cure. and Is very pleasant to take.
 s.Hulda" says: ''I cannot eat without great dis trrss after eating sieepless and restless ner- vous and irritable. Can you tell me anything that would cure me?''
 Answer: Your trouble is all due to your stomach, which tho restless feeling Flake tab lets triopeptne and you will be cured of all this trouble These packed in sealed cartons and arc pink. white and blue tablets 10 be taken af'er meals Take the pink tablet after breakfast white after dinner and blue after If this Is con tinued the curative agencies will soon restore na uIa digestion.
 Miss NJ" writes "I suffer greatly win my nerves, am almost tue point of prostra- tion. I sleep and hysterlcal at times. Gan you help mel"
 Answer: Many women. old and young. who have suffered you do, have been cured by using Ire