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lliursday, March 9 1911
THE PRIMARY.
The Senate of North Carolina yes
terday covered itself with glory by
passing the State primary election law.
The Senate of the United States dis
graced itself by seating Lorimer, the
recipient of purchased votes.—Raleigh
Observer.
This remains to be sure, we
have grave doubt that the pri
mary election law as passed by
the Senate will prove a panacea
for all the politick ills complain
ed of. Our opinion is that it
will prove one of the most irri
tating elements that could be in
jected in the party. It may have
been the purpose of its framers
to safe guard it from perversion
by excluding rigidley any Rep
ublican from particapating, but
it contains no features to obviate
the posibility of disgruntled
Democrats from voting the Re
publican tickets, which dispite
all of the poh-pohs is a grave
posibility.
It is not a forgotten fact of
the extr^ne bitterness engen
dered in this^tate over the Sim
mons—Carr race in the primary
for a seat in the Senate. It took
yearis to heal it Under ordinary
conditions the man with the
heaviest bank account and his
willingness to freely use check
enjoys a decided advantage, not
only that but a man of moderate
means would find it extremely
embarressing to attempt to run
for office. There are some men
who were anxious for this bill
who may think it will give them
easy skating, but wait there is
a good deal of thin ice to go
over before they reach the goal.
If you can not stop men from
spending money to corrupt a re
gular election, in which both
sides are watching, you will
hardly be able to do so in one
where only those of our political
faith have their eyes open.
*‘Senator Bassett enfiladed primaries
fore and after. He considered the bill
fraught with greac danger to the ma
jority party in North Carolina. In the
county of Edgecombe they have re
turned to the system which now pre
vails, and it is the unanimous belief in
that good Democratic county that it
contains far less of menace to the
party and the common good. In Nash,
his neighboring county, a primary law
identical in many respects to the Hob^
good bill has been annulled aa a thing
of danger, and a modified bill passed.
The law contemplated will rule votes
and outrage the sense of right every
where.
Section 8 Senator Bassett said, was
one for which the Democratic party
cannot stand sponsor. It strikes at the
voter^s constitutional right. This pro-
Tides that none but official ballots shall
be counted—a restriction which is
placed on a freeman, renders him no
longer free. It is contrary to the
spirit, if not the letter, of the Consti
tution, thus to force a man either to
to vote for the candidates whose
names are printed, or else not toiv at
all
The question is one which shoiild be
aeled on by the State convention ratii-
er than the General Assembly. Such
ill-conaidered legislation, in nowise a
response to a popular demand.”
Daniels, may think the
primary will prove a panacea for
all political ills, but we are under
the impression it is going to
open a pandora box of disiatis-
faction that the Republicans have
vainly tried to open for >eara.
The Democratic party is the
dominant party, and it is so by
a very large majority. The
appetite for office will be keenly
whetted, a multitude of candi
dates which the primary makes
pod8ib1e,will result in a multitude
of defeats, disgruntled office
seekers, a good many of these
will not hesitate to carry a knife
up ther sieves to stab the old
party wherever an opportunity
opens.
IF THIS WAS TRUE?
‘‘Every friend of Senator Simmons
in North Carolina will regret that he
put a black mark on his own record
When he tried to put a white mark on
Lorimer’s tainted one."
But is the expression of Mr.
Daniels, an unfriendly, and un
fair censor to pa3S final judg
ment in the last court of appeal
in this case? We opine not. We
talked with a gentleman who
stands high in the states esteem,
one of whom has Been favorably
mentioned in connection with
the Governors office of North
Carolinn, who stated to us per-
sonaly that they had written Mr.
Simmons prior to the vote on
the Lorrimer case that under
circumstances he should stand
by Lorrimer.
“In this speech to the Senator giving
his reasons for his vote. Sen a tor Sim
mons said: “I have read the report of
the committee appointed to investigate
the charges against the Senator from
Illinois exonerating thes9 charges.
That report is signed by six of the
seven Republicars and four of the five
Democrats on this committee. The
ten Senators signing this report are all
lawyers, some of them have heen
judges, trained and educated In weigh
ing and applying testimony and they
are as pure and able men as sit in this
body.
“I have read practically in the evi
dence adduced before this committee.
I have heard nearly all the speeches
that have been delivered on both sides
of this controversy. I heard the
speech of the junior Senator from Illi
nois in his defense. A speech which
in logical symetry and force in inher
ent evidences of sinceriety and truth,
in simple and unconscious pathos will
ever live in the memory of all who
heard it as one of the most remarkable
deliverances ever uttered in this cham
ber.
“When that speech was concluded
my inner consciousness said to me, as
many people who heard it have since
said to me, if the Senator from Illinois
had been guilty he could not have con
ceived that speech and delivered it as it
was delivered by him.
THE SHOES THAT FIT!
No well dressed, well bred* lady or gently
man will wear, a common fitting shoe if it
is posible to avoid it, because they recog^
nize it is a badge of bad tast. Refinement
and good tast suggest a neat well fitting
shoe. Every man in' our- thoroughly equip-
ed, and well supplied shoe emorium is a
[professional shoe fitter, and never permits,
a man or woman to go outjof our store with
out having given them the neatest and most
comfortable fit possible. We carrry a line
of shoes from which every class can be fit
ted, and pleased, and they embrace the most
popular, and substantial make^ of this
country. Shoes that looks well wear, and
give perfect satisfaction. See us, we don’t
live far.
Pridgen Sc Jones,
Durham, N. C.
“Giving due weight to the report of
the committee, the evidence and the
arguments iinder my oath I do not
feel that the evidence is sufficient to
justify me in voting that the Senator
is not entitled to the seat in this body
to which the certificate of the great
State of Illinois, under the common
seal of that common wealth, declares
he is elected.
“That various fraudulent schemes
to promote and defeat legislation were
organized when the Senator was at his
home sick nigh unto death, organized
long before he became a candidate for
the Senate and when he was support
ing another candidate I have no doubt;
but that the Senator from Illinois brib
ed any one to vote for him or had
knowledge of anyone’s being bribed
to vote from him 1 do not believe
and I do not think there are mvny who
do believe it, nor do I believe the
evidence satisfactorily proves that
anybody was bribed to vote for him.
“Mr. President, I cannot vote to de
prive this man of his property and de
stroy his character upon the evidence
of four men, three of whom were of
fered immunity from prosecution for
high crimes and misdemeanors, and
who accepted that offer upon condition
that they would resent their statement
denjring that they had been bribed and
swear that they had been bribe J, and
one man who admited that he sold his
story of confession to an inveterate en
emy of the Senator for $3,000. I can
not accept the testimony of men of
character, especially when the three
members of the Legislature who they
say bribed them have each sworn that*
there was not a word of truth m their
statement, and that they have never
paid them, or either of them, any mon
ey for their votes for the Senator from
Illinois, I cannot accepc as the basis of
my vote to destroy the character of a
man who has always maintained an
irreproach ble character evidence of
men of the character of these men,
especially when the three members of
the Legislature who they say cor
rupted them, and who under oath
flatly contradicted these statements,
have been victoriously re-elected to
the Legislature of Illinois and now
hold scats in that honohible body, one
of them having been elected Speaker
of the House of Representadves.
“We must decidethis questi(NS on the
evidence and the law.'*
This is only a portion of Mr.
Simmons able defense of his
vote. Mr. Simmons yielded to
a high sense of con^ientions
duty, with full knowledge of
what his vote implied. Mr.
Daniel is pursuinig the narrow
path, that of an avowed enemy.
in the early days of the present
session of the legislative, and
that it has been presistently
pushed from that time to the
closing days of the Legislature
by Representative Koonce.
There has been ample time for
the most thcughtfull and care-
full consideration of the bill, and
Mr. Pharrs remarks that he did
not care to railroad such a mea
sure through furnishes reason
for the grave suspicion that if
Mr. Pharr is not Chairman of
this important committee at the
suggestion of the in.surance com
panies friends, he at least has
their hearty approval.
It is this that has been the
matter with the present Legis>
lative from start to finish, there
has been entirely too many
friends of corporate and allied
interest in that body and too few
friends of the people.
SENATOR PHARKS POSITION
Senator Pharr Chairman of ths
committee on insurance while
discussing the * matter of legis
lation in regard to investigation
of insurance companies Saturday
remarked that he was opposed to
railroading this matter through,
that it was of too great impor
tance. This is one among many
of the secrets of delays of the
measure, and its final death.
Senator Pharr knew us well ♦ as
others who were interested in
this measure that the bill for
this investigation was introduced
0|^rtunitie5.
In one of the Greek cities there
stood, long ago, a statue. Every
trace of it has vanished now, ai is the
ca&e with most of those old mast^
pieces; but there isatill in existence an
epigram which gives os an excelent
description of it, and as we read the
words we can discover the less») which
those wise old Greeks meant that the
statute should teach to every passe-by.
Hie epigram is in the form of a
conversation .between a traveler end
the statute.
“What is thy name, O statute?’'
“I am called Opportunity.”;.
Who made thee?”
“Lysippus.”
“Why art thou standing on thy
toes?”
“To show that I stay but a mo
ment.”
“Why hast wings on thy feet?”
“To show how quickly I pass by.”
“But why is thy hair so long on
thy forehead?”
“Thnt men may seize me when
they meet me.”
“Why, then, is tby head so bald
behind?”
'To show that when I have once
passed, I cannot be caught.”
We do not see statues standing on
the highways to remind us of . oar
opportunities for doing good and bein^
of service to others but we know that
they come to us. They are ours but
for a moment. If we let them pass,
they are gone forever.—Ex.
Is This Your Rerson?
- An epitome of “why I bisy «t home”
has’been fiiinliA^ tbe TradM Jour
nal and is now gohig the roond of the
press. It is good enovifb to keep' go*
ingi because it is nhort, point andtme.
Read it:
“I buy at home—
“Because tibe community that is good
enough for me to live in is good enough
for roe to buy in.
“Because 1 believe in transactiiv
busiiMSS with my friehds.
'^Because I want to see what I bay
when I pay for it.
* Becauise my home dealer carries
me when I am run short.
“Because every dollar I spetMi at
home stays at home and helps work
fcfr the welfare of the dty.
“Becmtae the man I buy frrad staftds
back of the goods.
“Because I sell what I produce here
at home.
“Because the man I buy from gives
vahse ireceiv^ always.
“Because the man I buy from helps
support any school, any chilrch, my
lo^, my home.
“Because when ill-luck, misfortune
or bereavement com^, the'man I buy
from is here with his kindly es^ressions
of greetm'g his words of cheer, and
Ms pocketbbok, if needs be.
“Here I live and I buy.”
They never taste vHib'
who never think.-—Prior.
always talk
ORGAN BARGAIN!
Mr. W. C. Blagg has been
Eericusly sick for scmetime and
unable to continue business.
The Miller Organ Co. closed
out his stock of organs to us
for spot cash at MUCH LESS
THAN COST; and we SAVED
FREIGHT ON 17 ORGANS.
We offer you those $85. M ller
organs at ^7,50
“ $80,00 “ “ “ $65,00
“ $65,00 $48,00
Some nice high tops, large
mirrors, at $35, on easy terms
or $5, discount extra, for cash.
Each one warrented 10 years
and MOUSE PROOF.
ELUS-MIGHINE&
MUSIC COMPANY
BurUngton, N. C.
. B . ELLIS, Manager.
WE ARE
OFFERING
MBT ~if —M——lL^—^
The Pittsburg perfect field fence, the
best made, the strongest, and most sub
stantial. Nothing better. A line of har
rows selected from the best makes,
prices to suit the times. A full line of Bug
gies, Pheatons, and harness, and gen
eral builders supplies. Paints etc.
LIME AND CEMENT, FARM MACHINERY
GOBLE-BRADSHAW, COMPANY
BURLINGTON, N. C.
PERRY, HORTON, CO.
Oealers In The Best Makes Of
SHOES
Embracing sizes and styles suited to all ages and
sexes. A shoe house where every man woman and
child can find a comfortable fit, from the best and
very latest cuts, to the more substantial makes, meant
for wear. W e guarantee a fit, and will give you the
very best value. Don’t forget our place.
PERRY, HORTON CO
Durham, N. C.
Exclusively
rOR LADIES
My trimming and ready to wear garm
ents is new being constantly augmented
with spring purchases of the latest de-
y
signs in fashionable fabrics.
Don’t forget when in Greensboro to
call on
C, H. Dorsett,
Greensboro.
A SOUVENIR FOR YOU
To any one siting for our new catalogue at the same
time stating that they are now, or will be, during the
year in the market for a monument or head-stone, will
receive a beautiful souvenior FREE.
T. 0. SHARP, MARBLE 6c GRANITE CO.
Durham, N. C.
NEW GOODS!
Invoices of new spring prints
Percales, Organdies, Lawns, Lin-
nens, and a NUMBER of other
pretty and attractive weaves
just received. Notions, triiiiings
etc. A nice line of the BIST
makes of SHOES: We will do
our best to please you.
Store Co.
Mebane, N. 0
Of all the paths that leads to a wom-
ac’a heart pity is tbe straightMt.«~*
Beltlhimt.
A nice line of the best makes of shoes, hats etc^
DRY GOODS, notions—Constantly on hand a
full line of pure fresh groceries,
Don’t fail to see our 5 and lOcts counter it will
interest you.
Highest prices paid for all country produce. We
make special eff6rt to fJlease both in prices, and
quality of goods.
J. D. HUNT', & BRO.
WardiouseSt Mebane, N.C
COURTESY AND GONSIDERATIQtt THE
WATCHWORD
in this bank for commercial con
venience. We Watch and Safeguard
your business and personal interests
every way possible, give you the
security and receipt of a checking
account, collect debts for you in'listant
places, loan money on desirable security
and do a general banking business on
fair terms.
Commercial & Farmers Bank.
Mebane N. C.
I $1000 WORTH, MENS SPITS
-RANGING from ten to twenty four dollars.
A lot of mens pants from $3.50 to $7.00. A
full line of boys, and children clothing. Real
beauties.
SKREAMER SHOES none better worth $4
a lot of broken numbers $3.25.A lot of broken
number ladies shoes worth $150 for 98cts. A
nice lot of fleece lined underwear at 38cts a
piece as long as they last.
LADIES don’t forget my 5 and lOcts cx)un-
ter. There are real bargains for you. I am
cutting prices to the quick to move stock and
make room for spring goods.
Warefiouse St
C. G. SMIIH,
IVf ebane N. C.
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First-( *lass Rigs for hire
at Short Notice
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HORSES FED OR BOARDED
At Moderate Cost
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