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swim across this place and then drag you over. You stick to the sled and you won't scarcely get wet even."
 "Oh, Chet! don't you dare get drownd-edn n' begged Carolyn May, ter ritied now by the situation.
 He turned bright face on her as he struck out for the edge of the other wisest boy who ever lived, but he was brave, in the very best sense of the word.
 Don't worry about me, Car'lyn May" he chattered.
 The desperate chill of the water al- most stopped the boys heart.
 Three strokes took him across the patch of open water.
 "We'll be all right in minute, Car'lyn May ,' he called, climbing to his feet.
 And then he discovered something that almost stunned him. The line he had looped around his wrist had slipped off. He had no way of reaching the rope attached to the sled save by crossing back through the water.
 Chet felt that he could not do it.
 "Oh, Chet! Chetr walled Carolyn May. you've dropped my roper
 What he should do, poor Chet could not think His brain seemed com pletely clouded.
 But what was the little girl doing? He saw her hauling in on the wet rope and she seemed to be speaking to Prince. for he stood directly before her, his ears erect, his tail agitated By and by he parked sharply.
 Now, Princey!' Chet heard her cry.
 She thrust the end of the rope into the dogs jaws and waved her mitteHed hand towards the open water and the unhappy Chet beyond it.
 Prince sprang around faced the strait of black water, shaking the end of the rope vigorously. Chet saw what she meant and he shrieked to the dog ]:
 "Come on. Princel Come on, good dog Here. sir"
 Prince could not bark his reply with the rope in his jaws, but he sprang into the water and swan sturdily toward Chet.
 He stopped and seized the dogs fore legs when he came near and helped him scramble out on the ice. The end of the rope was safely in his grasp again.
 My goodness My goodness could sing hallelujah :" declared Chet, his eyes streaming now. Hold on, now, Car'lyn May I'm goin' to drag you across. You hang right on to that sled"
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prick up his ears and listen. Then the dog sat up on his launches and began to howl.
 "Oh, don't Prince" gasped Carolyn May ''Nho ever told you you could sing, just because you hear church bell rincing?"
 That's the chapel bell '" cried Chet Gormley. Now I'm sure I'm right. But we must get around this open patch in the water"
 He set off along the edge of the open water. which looked black and angry. The ice groaned and cracked in q threatening way. He was not sure whether the foe they were on had com pletely broken away from the great mass of ice in the cove and was af- ready drifting out into the lake or not.
 Haste, however, he knew was im- perative The tolling of the chapel bell coming faintly down the wind, Chet drew the sled swiftly along the edge of the opening, the dog trotting along beside them, whining. Prince plainly did not approve of this IcIt IL lS SiIuulGu lllC bOS LII Sdd= den joy. Now we'll be all right, Car'lyn May.
 "Oh, I'm so glad, Chet." said the lit tie girl. For I'm getting real cold, and this snow makes me all wet
 Keep up your heart, Car'lyn May" he begged. T guess we'll get through all right noW,'
 "Oh, I'm not really afraid" the little girl answered. "Only I'd really like to be on shore
 Chet hastened on toward the sound of the tolling bell. sharply on the watch for other breaks in the ice.
 Here was another-a wide-spreading crevasse filled with black water. Ghet had no idea to which direction he should turn. And, indeed, it seemed to him as though the opening was grow ing wider each moment The ice on which they stood must be completely severed from that further up ill the in- i let
 The boy had become frightened. Carolyn May had little idea of their danger Prince sat up and howled. It seemed to the boy as though they were in desperate straits, indeed.
 You've got to be brave girl, Carlyn May he said. I'm goin' to
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20
HAARLEM OIL CAPSULES
 IF YOUR BACK ACHES

Do you feel tired and "worn-outT' Are you nervous and irritable? Don't sleep well at night? Have dragged out" unrested feeling when you get up in the morning2 Dizzy spells? Bill ious? Bad taste in the mouth, back ache. pain CT soreness in the Joins, and abdomen? Severe distress when urinating, bloody. cloudy urine or sed- iment? All these indicate gravel or stone in the bladder, or that the poi sohous microbes. which are always in your system, have attacked your kid neys
 You should use GOLD MEDAL Taarlem Oil Capsules immediately The oil sonks gently into the walls and lining of the kidneys. and the lit. tie poisonous animal germs. which are causing the inflammation. are imme dtately attacked and chased out oi your system without inconvenience or pain.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

Don't ignore the little pains and aches" especially backaches. They may be little now but there is no tell ing how soon dangerous or fatal dis ease of which they are the forerun- ners may show itself. Go after the cause of that baekaehe Ut once, or you may find yourself in the grip of an in- eHfabie disease.
 Do not delay minute Go to your druggist and insist on his supplying you with box of GOLD MEDAL HaarIem oil Capsules. In 2I hours you will feel renewed health and yigor. After you have cured yourself. con tinue to take one or two Capsules each day s1 as to keep in frst-class condition. and ward off the danger of future attacks Money refunded if they do not help you. Ask for the original imported GOLD MEDAL brand, and thus be sure of getting the genuine.-Adr
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
 FOR THE KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched with much interest the remarkable record maintained by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder medi- cine.
 It is a physicians prescription.
 Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi- cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and blad- der do the work nature intended they should dc.
 Swamp-Root has stood the test of years. It is sold by all druggists on it's merit and it should help you. No other kidney medi- cine has so many friends.
 Be sure to get Swamp Root and start treatment at once.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y, for sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20
His Consideration.

Brother Johnson, that dog-ah! = hoWls most distressingy," said the presiding elder If there is nothing the matter with him wouldn't it he q good idea to make him cease his ulul- ation?"
 "Aw, I d'know, parson,' replied Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge That there hooraw hain.t overly entertain ing. for a fact. but it's the poor var hints idly of music. And when any body-dog or person-is trying to do the right thing I believe in letting him aIone-Kansas City Star
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20
Oxide of Iron.

Oxide of iron. explained in simplest terms, Is a combination of iron and the gas, oxygen. The rust that gathers on a piece of iron exposed for a length of time to the air Is form of oxide Of iron. Iron is seldom found In pure state. The iron ores taken from mines are ferrous compounds, that Is. iron combinal with other elements-with oxygen, sulphur, phosphorus, etc. In the maj fufacture of iron from the ore, these substances have to be got rid of. If iron oh contains high percentag1 of iron, it valuable.
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DiscoVered-A New State,

Francis WAS sitting at the table dili- gently studying his next days geog- raphy lesson. After boring over the map of the United States for some time he turned to mother with the Iuestion:
 'Where is the state of Innocence?"
 ''What do you mean, child?s mother asked in astonishment.
 Well, explained Francis, @the teacher told Us today that Adam and Eve were born in the state of Inno- cence, but I can't find it on this map"
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A Fine Comb, Maybe.

"Oh, you should have seen Myrtle last night" exclaimed big sister gush- ingly "She had her hair done up just too sweet for anything"
 Maybe she used q heneycomb on it." said the irrepressible small brother
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20
Cuticura Comnlexions.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment IS needed to make the complexion clear, scalp clean and hands soft and white. For free sam- ples address "Cutieura, Dept. x, Bos- ton" Sold by druggists and by mail Soap 25, Ointment 9 and 50.-Adv.
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Some DIfference.

group who Were cracking conun, drums. when he asked; Now. you fellows seem very clever at su b filings, so tell me what is tie differ enet between a mosquito and an ele- phantan
 '.fhe difference?' asked one.
 Yes answered Barrymore.
 They all gave if up when the actor. walking away, said:
 "Their shape"
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Important 10 Mothers
Copying The. Elders.

Robert and Harold had been angry at each other for several days. One day they arrived home from school arm in arm and when Robert was ques= toned as to his sudden change of heart, he explained: Me and Harold signed an armistice this morning."
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HoW's This :?

We offer s1oOOO for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is talk en internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
 Sold by druggists for over forty years. Price 75c. Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo. Ohio.
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RHEUMATISM PAINS

Are quickly relieved by applying Vacher-Balm. Try q 25c jar or tube If you cannot get it locally write to F. ". yacher. Inc, New Orleans, La. Adv.
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COUGHS. AND GROUP

Are quickly relieved by Vacher-Balm. Every family should keep 1t in the house this time of year. If you can not get it locally send 25e for a tube to D. ". Yacher. New Orleans, La.Adv.
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The Reason.

Do you think that Jim will be mustered out?"
 No; he is not seasoned enough"
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Navy Uses More Vessels.

There are now four times as many vessels in naval service as a year ago. The estimated pay of officers and men in the navy for the first year of war was $I25, 100000.
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FOR TOoTHAcHE

Nothing gives quicker relief than Vacher-Balm, it is harmless. 25c in jars or tubes. Made by E. w. Vacher, Inc, New Orleans, La. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20
"Nuf Sed.p

The following sign appeared recent lY on the door, Of q Baltimore busl- ness establishment
 .Store closed during altercations."
 The name of the firm k Casey X Cohen.
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His Position.

An ounce of pluck is worth ton of luck
 "Still, if I had luck coming my way by the ton l wouldn't do any kieking."
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

Millions of particular women now use and recommend Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

John Lewis of Philadelphia is the son of Il Revolution soldier who served under Washington.
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No Wonder.

The Burglars Sweetheart-Ya say yer man is a safe robber?
 The Yeggman's Wifa-Oh, he says he's safe, but l keep tellin' him they'll git him one of these fine nights.
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His Best Throw.

"What was the best throw you ever made with the diee?n
 "When I threw them away"
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

When Baby Is Teething GROVES BAPY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct the Stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm less See directions the bottle.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

Keep clean inside as well a. outside by taking a gentle laxative at least a week such as Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. Adv
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

Groves Tasteiess chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and en- riching the blood. You soon feel it's Strength ening, Invigorating Effect. Price 6Oo.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

Simon Wolf of Washington ha' known every president since 1S60
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

An ideal that can easily be gained isn't worth much.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

Many a man is looking for work who does not want if.
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

The ticker doesn't always tell every thing that happens in Wall street
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Only those get to heaven who help others got thnrn-
The Monticellonian., 1918-12-20

Always sure to please, Red Cross Ball Blue All grocers sell it. Adv.
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likeness is the fools continuous holl.
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Cohen.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-14
BECKETT AND WILSON.
Christian Gentlemen Are In Authority
Over Us-Country Behind
Wilson.
To the Editor of The Robesonian.

To the Editor of The Robesonian.
We had thought for some time that
we would say word in praise Of Gov
ernor Bickett's great speech at Lum-
Der, but have almost let it pass. How
ever. a word even now will not be out
of order. we trust.
We may say here, that we have al
ways had a very great respect tor the
Governor since he stood so noDly by
the poor farmers at Raleigh when a
bill was introduced to do away with
the crop lien system-and he saw 1t
through.
We had never heard him, speak be-
fore. but after hearing him, decided
that we were not far from right when
we had some time ago concluded that
the Governor certainly must be a
Christian gentleman, for he does not
forget to say word for Christ. We
admire this in any great leader, for 1t
so, often happens that such one IS
in a position to reach many who 9TH
erwise would never hear the name OF
Christ. And unluckyfi is that state OF
nation which has not as it's leader &
Christian man. Of course the time
has come when almost any intelll-
gent man knows that it is useless fol-
him to run for public Office if he makes
no claim as a Christian-but how few
actually have enough Christianity to
fill the duties Of the Offices to which
they are elected, without some selfish
motive or interest manifesting Itself!
We think that President Wilson had
it right when he said that those claim
ing to be Christians must come in the
Christian spirit.
And how true has this been in the
case of the President himself even
in his dealings with other nations be-
fore we entered the war. AS we look
back and think Of the great trials
through which he passed, and the out:
RACES and insults which he suffered
at the hands of the German Govern
ment, not demanding peace With hon
or, but rather choosing peace at al
most any price and enduring shame
and humiliation for the sake of mani
Testing the Christian spirit-and then
entering the war not to protect oul
national honor, but choosing war as q
last resort to protect the lives OF
American citizens from nation OF
| government that holds nothing as
sacred, but rather assuming that
might is right, undertook to ride
rough shod over the rights and priv.
ileges of a civilized world and 9
peace-loving people;I say, as we look
back and think Of all this, our hearts
are touched, and we wonder how he
as a Christian withstood such treat
ment SO long.
But when he entered the war-he en-
tered with a determination to fight il
to finish-and in this our country i:
behind the arch enemy Of liberty as
sumes more humble attitude thar
her present one
!, Fairmont, N. c., Feb. 9. 1918.
i - "R. F. D."
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-14
MEN AND THE SHIPS.

The Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun writes his paper:
IA million American soldiers will be
sent to France during the calendar
year 1918, unless the war comes to
an end before the year does. And this
million is in addition to the several
hundred thousand already under Gen
eral Pershing's immediate command.
The question of ships has been an
severed in part, and will be answered
in whole before many more months
have passed. No official of the Gov
eminent now feels any serious un-
certainty on that score. The tonnage
is to be had, whatever the price it
may be necessary to pay for it." The
correspondent states that Japan is
to supply million tons, that the
seaboards and Great lakes are to be
combed for available bottoms, that
Dutch ships are to replace those in
South American trade. And he con-
cludes: at is now morally certain
that every soldier in every American
training or mobilization camp in this
country will be in France before the
year ends and that their places will
be taken by fresh levies of men under
the Selective Draft Law"
We have been told over and over
again that winning the war was large
ly matter of ships enough to trans
port American troops to France and
to carry supplies across for them. The
correspondence quoted above is the
most positive assurance we have seen
that the trick is to be turned without
fail so far as the men are concerned;
and if the men can be got across no
doubt a way will be found to get
across sufficient supplies for them.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-14

Dir. Ira Landrith, the preacher
candidate for Vice President on the
Prohibition ticket two years ago, is
some speaker, if anybody should hap
pen to ask you. All over the six
feet and odd inches of~lTim he is in
violent eruption while emitting words
before an audience, and there is moth
ing dull about the program when he
has the floor When not making a
quick and decisive gesture he is wig
Cling a hand with thumb in a side
pocket of his pants. When he starts
on climactic statement he begins
shaking his head, and shakes it more
and more violently till he reaches
the apex, and you are dead sure that
If he had not gotten lover the top
with that last shake that something
would have given away. And as you
draw your sigh of relief over the
fact that nothing was dislocated you
have to admit that, By George! what
he just said was worth it. No more
entertaining or worthwhile speaker
has passed this way in a blue moon.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-14
THE RED CROSS.

Elsewhere in this issue is published
an article in which liberal excerpts
are made from "Plane News, a lit
tie PAPER published at an American
army post in France. The issue from
which the quotations are made was
full of praise of the work of the RED
Cross. You get from that an idea
OF how the men who have gone tt
France to fight for human freedom
regard the Red Cross workers. Reao
the article and you will get an inti
mate view of the great work the
Red Cross is doing. Any one who
reads that article will want to joir
the Fed Cross and help continue The
work that means so much to the me1
who have left home and loved ones tx
fight that those of us who remain a.
home may be free and safe.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-14
MORE TIME TO FILE INCOMES
Delays In Preparing Blanks Causes
Months Postponement..

h. Extension of the time for filing
income excess profits returns from
March l to April l, was announced
Sunday by Internal Revenue Commits
sioner Roper. This ruling applies al
so to reports on payments of more
than $500 during the year to be made
by employers and business enter
prizes, and covers incomes both above
and below $4,000, and corporation in
comes, states Washington dispatch
Delay in the preparation of blank
forms and regulations was the prin-
cipal cause for the postponement.
Forms have not yeti been issued for
excess profits returns Of three classes
individual, partnership and corpor-
alton; for income returns by trustees
or fiduciaries, and for partnership
income returns. These are now prom
ised for next week. All other forms
hape been distributed, including those
for individual incomes Of the classes
above and below $4,000, corporation
incomes, and reports on payments OF
more than $500, or the so-called ain
formations the-source."
The extension of time to April ]
applies to returns by corporations
doing business on fiscal year basis
Originally they were required to re.
port within so days after the end OF
their fiscal year. This was extended
to February 1 end later to March 1,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-02-14
MAKES DISCOVERY
DIGGING DITCH
Owner of Land Made Rich, Man
Digging Ditch Cured OF
Tenacious Disease.
STORY A r o M A N G E
People With Stomach, Kidney,
Blood, Rheumatic or Skin
Affections Relieved.

Acid Iron Mineral (non-alcoholic,
deposit found upon a poor farmers
place near Hickory, Mississippi and
the story of this great gift Of natures
which made the farmer rich and the
medical world richer, and makes it
possible for people to quickly treat
stomach, digestion, kidney, blood and
rheumatic complaints at home, makes
interesting reading.
An old man while digging a mill
race on the Horn Farm, ran across
it. He was afflicted with an old fever
sore and blood troubles which were
considered ircurable. During the Sew
eral weeks digging his feet and legs
were wet each day as water gathered
and he noticed that this water turned
| reddish color caused by mixing of
water with the wen of peculiar looking
mineral, almost like powder, which
had apparently laid for centuries en-
cased in a marble-like casing of rock
and clay.
= The sore on his leg began to heal
and by the time his work was COM
pleted his leg was sound and well.
This was considered so very remark
able by the people of that section that
an investigation was made and it was
found to be like radium, gold, plati-
mum and other wondrous secrets of
nature-a natural compound contain
ing inimitable properties in proper
tions no chemist has attempted to
duplicate though a large sum was Of
fered him who could accomplish this.
Today, like radiunn, which is used
in curing cancers, x-ray work, and
illuminating watch dials, so Acid
Iron Mineral has it's many uses, being
a remarkable remedy used externally
or internally, and anyone troubled
with blood diseases, eruptions
rheumatism, kidney, bladder or
stomach disorders of any sort
may wisely visit the nearest store and
procure a bottle. A twelve ounce bot
tie sent prepaid on receipt of 81 by
the Ferrodine Chemical Corp, Roa-
noke, Va, or send stamped envelope
with letter telling what your trouble is
for folder telling more about this
great iron preparation, Acid Iron
Mineral.
Sold in Lumberton by the Pope
Drug Co., and by good stores every.
| where.