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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. raxn Iotw