A. F.JOHNSON, EDITOR AND MANAGER
SUBSCRIPTION S 1.00 PER YEAR
LOUISBURQ, N. C.. FRIDAY JUNE 28 1912,
REPUBLIC'N CONVENTION
COMPLETED ITS WORK AND
ADJOURNED MONDAY
-A Most Unpleasant and Ugly
Meeting Wherein the' Most
Bitter Epithets Were Cast at
Each Other and Ended In a
Bolt
The Republican National Contention
in Chicago just closed has been one of
world wide iaterestowlng toits charac
tor. causing the more respectful mem
bers of. that party together with all
honest andT intelligent people to refer
to it In shame that a liberty loring
- country as ours should possess such
mei. It was a fight from ths start be
tween <he Taft and Roosevelt faotions
and if one-half the charges brought
out against each other are true the _peo
ple whose votes are responsible for their
election In the past must necessarily
feel the pangs of a severe conscience.
The first trouble arose over_tfce tem
porary chairmanship and. the Taft fac
tion, having the steam roller in good
shape, run right along oyer their appo
sition and elected Senator Elihu Root.
After this the seating of the contested
delegation was also "mashed" into
subjection -and Roosevelt lost again.
All tljis time Taft and Roosevelt were
busy explaining to the public generally
and the delegates more especially what
a yillian the other was. "Liar," '?bribe
taker," "conspirator," "thieves" were
among the most decent of the charges
brought against the other. So bitter and
so abusive were the charges frem each
against the other that it is safe to say
the confideace of the people in the Re
publican party has been shaken as
never before. It was a plain case of
"things must go my way or not at all"
with each side,, the same only on a
larger scale as the recent local Repub
lican County Convention when a fac
tion be.ng overruled on all points took
up their hats aadleft In this case in the
last hours of the Convention on Satur
day night when upon the' first ballot
Taft was nominated to succeed himself
as President, Roosevelt and his follow
ers left the colliseum in wBish the Con
vention was being held and went a mile
away to Orchestral Hall where they
held a Convention ot their own,
causing~a "split in the ranks." The
regular Coavention proceeded to com
plete their nominations, giving Taft as
his running mate Hon. James S-. Sher
man while anotbor Convention was
ipledging themselves to Teddy. Taft
vote was 661 out of 1,078?344 Roose
velt delegates not voting.
Teddy advised bis followers to ap
point committees and get things in
.shape to form a new party and to wait
-until after the Democratic Convention
at Baltimore.
Both Conventions adjourjed -Monday
morning and the delegates left for their
respective homes.
The precedent of the Chicago Con
vention is generally recognised by the
political world as the funeral durge of
that great political body whose appar
ent aim is and baa always been "to pro
tect the few and oppress the many."
Dangerous
Alport was received in town Sun
-- day evening to the effect that three
young men in a buggy driving a mule
held up an automobile and motorcycle
party on the Franklinton road that af
ternoon. ThU it a dangerom practioe,
if true, and should not be indulged in.
The law provides a way to have au
tomobiles or motorcycles sfa pvedfif they
appears to frighten your horse, but
deea not permit you to use a plan that
is within iUSIf a violation of law to
bring this about. We agree that there
.are tome who drive automobiles and
motorcycles that aheuld be stopped
unless they can' change their plan of
driving but the public should look to
the law for protection and not try to
take t?e law in their own haada. The
law has provided the machinery for
.the conbrbll of soeh viola ton and it is
' now op to the people to farnish the
prosecutiona.
Louliburjr Baptist Church
Sunday Schoel at 9:46 a. m. Public
worship Sunday 11 a. m. and 8:lSp. m
Jhe pastor's theme in the morning
will be "Practical Christianity," at
night, "A fight to the flnlah." All are
.cordially invited.
I ' Mr ? D. W. Splvey Hoooree
Mrs. J. tt- Timberlake, of rowaffa
ville, on the eveniag of the eighteenth
hemi'to mh. ia tt . opnriy tM rec ent
bride who was^^JTraneis ^d?He^of
and Gladys Timberlake, who ushswd
them into the recaption hall where Mr*.
C. . C. Winston gracefully presented
them to the receiving party which >u
composed of the following lsdies: Mrs.
D. W. Spivey who waa gowned in hand
some brocaded satin with elaborate
trimmings of pearls and real lace, Miss
Ernestine Hayes, of Loalsbur*, in mar
quise ttte over Bilk; Mrs. B. H. Win
ston in band embroidered chiffon over
satin; Mrs J. H. Timberlake in tan
messaline with trimmings of imported
point lace; Mrs. J. Timberlake it)
black silk.
Prem here Miss Mary Tinfterlake
piloted thesa tn the dicing room where
delicious ices', and cakes were served by
Misses Emma Alston, of Headotson,
and Lillian and Amanda Winston.
Mrs. C. C. Cheatham gracefully led
them from here iato the west parler
where Mrs. R. E. Timberlake in her
usual charming manner served them to
punch. ' y.
Each then passed within the spacious
halls where little Misses Maude Win
ston and Kathleen Burrows served de
licious mints. Mrs. Spivey was the
recipient of a beautiful hand painted
card tray decorated with yellow and
white to carty out the color scheme.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Parker Elected Temporary
Chairman Against Bryan's _
Opposition ? No Nomi
nation Vet
The Demociatic National Convention
convened in Baltimore on Tuesday at
noon. A large nutnber of ' delegates
and visitors were present and accom
odations were at a premium. M jch
interest was aroused on Monday after
noon when Bryan made formal objec
tion to Parker as temporary chairman.
A settlement ef the difficulties proved
oi no avail and the- matter went before
the Convention with Bryan a nominee
against Parker for the temporary
cbairmaaship and resulted in Parker's
election by over 50 majority. Mr. E.
E. Britton. of the News-Observer. Ral
eigh, was selected secretary of the
convention and a Mr. Woodson, assis
tant secretary. The several committees
were appointed and aside from the
preliminary work of receiving and
adopting report things in s formal way
have been quiet. Our last report says
that although Bryan has lost out on
ballots he is still a strong faetor in the
Convention, and that Wilson men claim
they art gaining strength, however, as
to who will be the nominee is still guess
? no one.one has a walkover. Possibly
hewever, before this paper reaches you
a nomination will be made and ad
journment ordered.
Indications at this timi seem to be
pointing toward harmony of the strong
est kind and unldis some eruption takes
plsce the campaign will be launched in
the brightest of prospects. Among
all the leading politicians it seems to
be unanimously agreed that this is
truly a Democratic year and that the
nominee of tHI? convention will be the
next President.
Jeweler for Loulsburgr.
Mr. F. A. Riff and wife, of Scotland
Neck, were in Leuiaburg the put week
selecting a location to open an up-te
date jewelry and watch repairing busi
ntss. Mr. Riff is an expert jeweler
an* watch maker, having served many
years at the business under some of the
leading jewelers in this and other
States from whom he bean many ex
cellent commendations. They secured
temporary room at Howell 6 Bnnn's
furniture store and will arrange to
open ay by August 1st, when they will
come to iMlrimg to locate. Louie
burg is sorely m need 61 * business of
this kind and their permanent arrival
here will tit Welcomed by an. See
their announcement in another column
for further Information.
Sunday Services.
Rev. Henry 6. Delaney, D. D., Arch
deacon of North Carolina for work
among colored people will conduct aar
vices In St. Mathias Epiaeopal church
(colored) Sunday morning, June 19Ui,
St U o'clock, Also evening prayetand
sermoa at 8:1(. Celebration ofthe
Holt Communion with the
service. All are oordiallr (avitad to V"
tend these sii rises.
G*>. 0." POLLA*?r'?
' Missionary in Charge. <
SEVERS BOTH LEGS
BETWEEN ANrfLE AMD KNEE
?AMPUTATED
W- H. Gee, Breakman on Loale
bursr Train Gets Bon Over
by Locomotive Monday
Morning1.
On but Monday morning while the
Louiaburg train was shifting Vara on
the yard after its arrival on ita 10 ?30
schedule, Mr. W. M. Gee. a young
white man 23 years of age of Richmond
who was acting, as brakeman and bag
gage master In the place of Mr. J. C.
Conway, who Is recovering from a re
cent operatipn, waa run over by the
rear end of the locomotive completely
severing his legs between the anklea
and knees, with the exception of a lit
tle flesh. The body was immediately
picked gp and carried into the depot
and the railroad surgeon, Dr. i. E.
Malone, summoned. He, together with
Drs. S. P. Butt and R. F. Yarborough,
were soon upon the scene and admin
istered what attention that was neces
sary before taking~him to Raleigh to a
hospital. As it was time for the train
to leave on its 11.30 schedule the in
jured man accomDanicd by Dr. J. K.
Malone and Mr. J. E. Thomas went up
to Franklinton where the same train
was ordered a special to take the party
straight through to Raleigh. He was
taken to Rex hospital where on Tues
day his legs were amputated and hopes
for his recovery were expressed.
THE ACCIUEST
It seems from what we can learn,
Mr. Gee was an apprentice but was suf
ficiently advanced in the work to be
placed on tliia run and while opening a
coupWoa the rear end of the locomo
tive, the same being in the act of back
ing to couple to some cars, his foot or
feet slipped and he was caught and run
over before he could' sound the signal
to stop. The accident occurred near
the entrance to the cotton oil mill sid
ing shortly after the arrival of the
train from ita morning trip. The young
rnan bore his injuries bravely and
courageously and has the sympathy of
the entire population of Louiaburg. -
Wheeler-Deau
A beautiful wedding was solemnized
en Thursday morning of laat week at
the pratty country home of Mr. and
Mrp. T. P. Dean eiffht miles east of
Louisburg, when their daughter, Irma
and Mr. Bpencer Wheeler plighted their
troth. No invitations were sent out only
a few near relatives and friends being
present The parlor was a scene of
beauty with ita decorations ot ever
greens and bright-eyed* daisies, en
hancing the beauty was the effectual
arrangement of many candles. The
wedding music was skillfully rendered
by Miss Lola Jackson. Proceeding the
attendants came the ribbon bearers,
little Miss Grace" Wheeler, eousin of
the groom, and Master Jackson Dean,
brother ot the bride.
She was gowned in white silk and he
wearing a white sailer suit, made a
charming little couple, and did their
part as well as the grown people. Next
came the dame of honor, Mrs. OUie
Coppedge with Miss Annie Laurie Dean
both sisters of the bride, wearing
beautiful dresses of white, carrying
cam* t ions. The groom with Mr. Cher
lie Johnston acting as best man, was
met at tne improvised altar by the bride
who entered with her brother, Mr. P.
K. Dean. She waa attired in a becom
ing travelling suit of navy blue carry
iag a shower boqaet. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. G. M. Duke,
pastor of the bride. After receiving
congratulations Mr. and Mm. Wheeler
accompanied by the bridal party and
his friends from Kalelgh, left by auto
mobile for Louiaburz where they took
the train. After a northern trip they
will return to Raleigh, their future
home.
Mr. Wheeler bold* an Important place
with the Seaboard raltrdtcd, having re
cently been promoted to th? high peti
tion of conductor, belli* a yooAg man
of sterling worth, he makes friends
and wins' es teem wherever We goes. The
bride pesseeaea those traits that makes
the true' woman, and is beloved by
those who know her. While friends
are loth to give her op, yet all unite
in wishing them a long and happy life.
' Sunset Ten
. Tfce.UcBwi of the Philathea Class, of
the Methodist church, expect to give
a sunset tea on the college campus on
Koadat evening. The proceeds are for
( Jjsneyolent purpose and jou are ex
pected to attend and. aaalst U>e yoang
The pobHeiatavited to attend.
delightful sveoing.
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
t! '
OF NO^TH CAROLINA ADOPTED
f AT BBCENT CONVENTION'
Rings Clear and True on Every
Vital Question? All Records
Endorsed.
We the representatives of the Demo
cratic party, in Convention assembled,
reaffirm our deletion to the time hon
ored principles of constitutional gov
ernment, aa established by the fathers
of the lepublic, and to still greater
principles ol human equality, as pro
claimed by Jefferson^ with equal rights
to all and special privileges to none,
-and hereby declare :
We favor an income tax.
We favor the eleotion of Senators by
a direct vote of the people.
We oj>poee subsidise ia any fortn.
We lavor publication of campaign
funds both before and after primaries,
conventions anil election.s
poaBrjwioN is Election.
We condemn tke corrupt use of
money,' or other -corrupt means to in
fluence voters in primaries, conventions
and elections and we favor the enact
ment of such criminal lawB as will
effectually prevent such practices.
Public Roads and Natural Resouiices
We favor the improvement of our
public roads and highways, wise and
reasonable drainage laws and the con
servatism of all our natural resources
Pixsionb and Public Institutes
We favor and eadorse the policy of
the Democratic party in the pension of
the Confederate veterans of the State
and pledge ourselves to a continuation
of such policy.
We pledge ourselves to the contin
ued development of the internal affairs
of the State, to tlje maintenance of the
institutions for the insane, deaf, dumb
and blind, and all other charitable in
stitutions of the State, and to the ex
tension and enlargement of the institu
tions to meet the demands upon the
Stale and the needs of the unfortu
nates, who require the care and main
tenance of the government.
We indorse the policy of thfc" Demo
cratic party of the State in its support
of the educational institutions of the
State, and we pledge ourselves to as
liberal appropriations for the support,
upbuilding and development of sich in
stitutions as the finances of the State
will permit.
We believe education to be one of the
fundamental needs and chief functions
of all government. We believe in the
inherit right of every child to have an
equal chaace to develop "fHr?<gh educa
tion, every power within him for citi
zenship and service, and in the duty of
the State to place adequate opportunity
for such development within the reach
of every child.
We congratulate the people upon the
fulfillment of the pledge ef the Demo
cratic party for a four, months pablic
school in every district of the' State,
upon the building of more adequate
school house* In the school districts of
the State, and upon the educational
progress made under the administra
tion of the Democratic party. We fa
vor the continued support and increased
efficiency of the publio school system
in the Stale and the enlargement of
the opportunities of the children of the
State to obtain an education, and we
favor an increased length of public
school term as fast as practicable. We
favor proper provisions for such in
structions in the public schools as will
foeter an interest in country life, and
furnish better preparation for more
profitable farming and more comforta
ble living Id the country.
Control or Public Service Cor
poratiok.
The supervision and control of pub
lic service corporations is a well rec
ognized right of the State and National
governments, and we pledge ourselves
te the enforcement of this right in the
Interest of the people of the State, con
sistent with fair and just treatment of
the pablic service corporations, and no
pablic service corporation shall grant
any special privileges, or other favor,
to any person or corporation.
T*UST AMD MONOPOLIES.
We are opposed to, and demand the
suppression of trusts and monopolies,
and favor the enactment of such laws
in both State and nation, and such nec
essary machinery and powers, as will
make their existence impossible. We
believe that guilt 1# personal, as well
as corporate, and we demand that all
anti trust laws be enforced both by the
civil and erlsslnal proceesee of oar
courts. '
Tariff.
We deneanoo protection as a rob
bery of the many to enrich the* fsw,
and we favor ? tariff United to the
administered, and so levied se not to
discriminate against any industry, class
or section, to tbe end that the burdens
of taxation shall be distributed as
equally aa possible.
We faror a revision and reduction of
the tariff ts a revenue basis by ths
friends of the masses and for the com
mon weal, and not by the friends e_f its
abuses, its extortions and its discrim
inations, keeping in view the ultimate
end of "equality of burden and equality
of opportunities" and the constitu
tional purpose of raising a Revenue by
taxation. to wit: The support of the
Federal Government in all of its integ
rity and virility, but in simplicity.
Endorsement of St*tk Administra
- tion and Sr.NATojw and Repre
sentatives IN COSGRSSS. ?
We heartily endorse the record of our
Senators end Representatives in the
Congress of the United btates, and the
administration of our btaie'a affairs by
our Governor and ether State officers.
We have faith and confidence in the
intelligence and patriotism of the peo
ple of the State, and in the ultimate
development of our unrivaled natural
resources, and we call upon all North
Carolinians to unite in one common
effort to coutinue in power the adminis
tration of the party tinder whose gov
ernment the State has made such rapid
strides and development since Its ad
vent to power. _ *V I' ' . ?
play ball
Louisburg to Have Three Good
Games Next Week.
What will be good news to the many
baseball fans of Louisburg and adjoin
ing vicinity is the announcement of
three good games of ball on our local
diamond next week. The Princeton
team will meet in joint combat the lo
cal team on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, July 3rd, 4th and 5th, at Wil
liamson Park. The visiting team is
composed ?f a clever set of excellent
amateur ball players and. will furnish
the material that will interest our boys
in the contest fois the series. The local
team is especially enthusiastic in ? this
arrangement and promises some "classy
ball" for the many spectators who will
attend. The games wilt be called at
4 o'clock each afternoon and a rusk
will be made for the seats. If you
wish to enjoy every minute of your
time come out. . The local authorities
will see that splendid accommodations
are offered all visiting fans while the
boys on the diamond are seeing who
can command the greatest honors.
Let everybody "hurrah for the ball ganje
in general and Louisburg in particular."
Come out and enjoy the afternoon in
one of the most popular and wholesome
sports.
?r. P. A- Davis Dead.
News was received iu Louisburg
Tuesday of the death of one of Fraak
lin county's oldest and most highly re
spected citizens, Mr. Planner A. Da
vit. Mr. Davis was a man of excep
tional qualities and enjoyed the friend
ship and respect of a host of acquaint
ances He had a large concourse of
relatives in this and adjoining coanties
who have the sympathy of the entire
public.
The interment was made at his home
near Alert, on Wednesday afternoon
amid a large number of friends and
relatives. HJ!
A large crowd attended the fnneral
from and near Louisburg.
Elects Teachers.
The school committer of Seven Paths
district met on last Saturday night mnd
unanimously elected Mr. K. A. Pitt
man, of Louisburft principal; and lliaa
Lula Hollingaworth, of Spring Hope,
teacher for the primary grade*. Indi
cations point to a co-operation in the
school work of this district that will
reanlt in the moat prosperous year in
the history of Seven Paths Academy.
Mr. Pittmaa is a young man deserv
ing much success In life, and with his
strict application to duties and personal
desire to suoeeed there is no doubt but
that be will males the Academy a fOOB
principal.
? .1 I *
Teacher's Institute.
Tbe Institute for public schools of
Frank Un county will be held
two weeks beginning July 1st and will
be conducted by Supt W. R. Hills and
Iflsa Mary Arringtoo. "The work is
being planned carefully with a view to
the actual needs in this county and all
teachers will be expected >o attend.
All teachers holding first jrrade certifi
cates who attend regularly fwill be en
titled to have their certificates r? wed
without examination.
R. B. White,
Co. Sept.
Anywav. the fool , la oevir stingy
with hU folly. 7
THE MOVING PEOPLE
their movements' in and
OUT, OF TOWN
i ' " '
Those Who Ht^ve Visited Louls
burg the Past Week? Those
I Who Have Gone Elsewhere
For Business or Pleasure.
Mr. K. P. Hill left Sunday for St.
Louis, Me. ,
Mr. J. M. Allen went to Baltimora
Monda j .
Mr. S. S. Meadows left Tuesday for
Baltimore.
Mr. W. H. Yarboroughreturaed Mon
day from Chicago.
Mr. and-Mrs. Ivey Allen left Monday
for Baltimore.
... Mr. Roy Martin, of Wake Forest,
visited Louisburg Tuesday.
Mr. L. L. Allen and bride arrived,
from Spartanburg yesterday.
"Messrs. L. L. Joyner and E. S. Green
left Sunday to visit New York.
Vra. J. L. Reid and children, of Kit
trell, are visiting her people here.
Mayor B. T. Holden^tfSd Mr. J. S.
Lancaster went to Raleigh Tuesday.
Mrs. J. H. Jacocks, of Tarboro, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. M. S. Clifton.
Miss Mamie Hicks, of Manson, ia
visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Holloway. ?'
Mrs. J. A. Turner and children re
turned -Tuesdsgr_ frgm Panacea Springs.
Mr. J. B. MclfeHaie, of Hah war, N.
J., is visiting at Mr. T. K. Allen's, near
town
Mrs. A. W. Cooper, of Hilliardston,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. W.
Hicks.
Mr. 11. A. Page, Jr., and wife, of
Aberdeen, are visiting relatives in
Louisbarg.
Miss Sallie Pleasants, lies been
teaching at Aberdeen, is visiting her
people here.
Mr. M. S. Davis who has a position
with the Government Forest Reserve,
is visiting his people here.
Miss Edna Allen, accompanied by
little Iyey and Gerald Allen, went to
Ridgeway Monday.
The many friends 61 Mr. C. B. (Cheat -
| ham, of Henderson, were glad to see
him on our streets Monday.
Mayor B. T. Holden spent Sundayin
Richmond with his wife who |is recov
ering from a recent operation.
Mrs. T. 8. Wheeler and little daugh
ters, of Scotland Neck, are visiting her
brother, lit- J, P. Timberlake, near
town.
Messrs. J. A. Turner, J. & Lancas
ter, Dr. A. H. Fleming and J. H.
Doughton weat over to Panacea Springs
Sunday by automobile.
Mrs. J. W. King, who has recently
undergone two operations at a hospital
at Richmond, returned, home Sunday,
-Her many friends Will be pleased to
learn that she is much improved.
Messrs. Cade Hayes and VV. D. Eger
ton went over to Panacea Springs Sat
day afternoon. They went from there
to M?. Airy Monday where they will
attend a house party as the guests of
Mr. E. B. Hart.
Banks to Close.
The banks of Loulsburg will clese on
next Thursday, it being July 4th, to ob
serve legal holiday. If you have business
with these institutions bear this in I
mindl
Alert Items
It ae?m? like * very hard Job for
the farmers around here to catch up
with werk sgain.
Mr. Joe Falkner, of Warrenton, .
?pent last Sunday with his mother.
Mr. and Mrs. Otis Wright, of near
Inglesfde, visited her parents here last
Sunday. - ? ?
Mrs. Louis Ayeecue,.ol Epsom, visit?
ed her daughter, Mrs. Mead Edwards,
tore last Sunday.
Mr. Puzy Thome, of Henderson, was
a visitor In this neighborhood last
weak.
Miss Lela Kale spent Sunday evening
with Misses Julia, Alice and Clara
Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Falkner visited
Mr. and Mrs. Homer T borne last San
day evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Tollie Falkner, ol Ce?
temlle. yisited his father, Mr. W. Q.
Falkner, of this place, last Sunday.
Mr. J. K. Bail, *of this place, pur
chased a motorcycle last week.
A good number of oar people went
oyer to Trinity bet Saturday to the
ehildrcns day service and report a nice
tima.
With best wishsi 'to the Tim* and
its editor.
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