ME6ANE LEADER
J. O. FOY, - Editor and Owner.
Entered as second class matter Feb-
uary 8, 1909, at the Post Office at
Mebane, N. C«( under the act of March
18?^,
Issued Everv Thursday Morning.
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Three Months, - - .26
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CORRESPONDENCE
We wish correspondents in sll the
earby post offices. Write at otu'p.
Thursday. January 16 1913
AS TO SAMUEL GOMPERS.
Mr. Samuel Gompers pre.sident
of the American Federation of
Labor before the Senate sub-
judiceary committee at Washing
ton a few days *past undertook
to read the3 American people a
lecture as to labor and capital,
and among other things said:
“If ever the time shall come,” said
Mr. Gompers in the climax of his ad
dress, “when government by dyna
mite shall be attempted (and let us
hope and work that it never shall
come) it will have as its main cause
the theory and policy upon which is
based government by injunction-
personal government foisted upon our
people instead of a government by law,"
In closing his statement which in
cluded an assault upon the employers
and manufacturers associations, partic
ularly the United States Steel Corpora
tion and the National Erectors Asso
ciation, Mr. Gompers declared organ
ized labor would not repudiate the
structural iron workers unions, “and
leave them helpless and at the mercy
of organized capital and insatiable, un
curbed greed for profits.”
Mr. Gompers is regarded by
many partizans of labor, as an
honest man, a sincere man, and
they seem to think that because j
he was not indicted in the recent |
trial at Annapolis in the dynam
ite conspiracy that it would
furnish conclusive proof that
he was honest. We do not agree
with this line of thought. Mr.
Gompers was too sharp, and too
selfish to have been caught in so
dangerous a conspiracy, a cons
piracy that he knew as much
about the danger to him as any
one else, but there is no mistake
that however, damaging, and
darriningthe proof the prosicu-
tion has been able to produce, it
has in no sense found condemna
tion in Gompers.
Gompers is a high priced hire
ling, paid for body, and soul, to
defend labor, it mattered not
what its sins were, and any
utterance he may make must be
considered with a due regard for
his paid bias.
He need not tell us that if the
time ever comes when govern
ment by dynamite shall be
attempted, that is farfetched.
The enemies of this government
have attempted to twart its
pol’ces, it’s law, by the use of
dynamite in the hands of the
structural iron conspirators in
the most horrible and whole
sale way. It has not got to
come it has come.
Protestant Episcopal church in
the rectory of the Holy Cross
Church of Jersey City, N. J.
Mrs. Green has given her life up
to now when she has reached a
very old age, to the worship of
gold, and bonds, but she sees
from the infalible laws of nature
that in a few years at best she
must pass out of this world, and
take up her abode in an other,
and so she makes an effort in a
formal way of transfering her
worship from g(»ld to her God,
but after giving fort> or fifty
years of her most sincere service
to worshiping money she will find
it an impossiable task to transfer
her affections to Him who made
her.
No such thing is dreamed of
as Hettie Gieen being willing to
give up all her gold to the worlds
good, but were it posible, and
she should step out a pauper,
having paid the penalty of
surrendering her most treasured
sin, we would then doubt that
she had made full attonement,
for the cold hearted, cruel course
that has mai»‘ked her every step
in life, since she sought and
found her idol in money.
It perhaps may be posible for
Hettie to pass the crucial test,
and become one of the bright
jewels, but according to our
orthordox way of looking at it,
it would seem that she has put
this matter off to a very critical
period of her life, Hettie will
continue to worship her geld,
and get fooled with the chant
of her minister taking cold
formality 'for the burning
warmth of Christian love.
If Mr. Bryan was a big enough man
for president he should be capable of
looking after the business of one of
the government departments.—Durham
Herald.
But it seems that Bryan was
not big enough to be president,
he was told so three times by
the American people, and it is
posible in order to convince him,
and a lot of others, he may have
to be told the fourth time.
We Davie Daylight.
Wee Davie Daylicht keeks owre the
sea.
Early in the mornin’, wi, a clear e’e:
Waukens a’ the birdies that are sleepin
sound,
Wee Davie Daylicht is nae lazy loon.
We Dayie Daylicht glow’res owre the
hill,
Glints through the greenwood, dances
on the rill;
Smiles on the wee cot, shines on the
ha’;
Wee Davie Daylicht cheers the hearts
o’ a’.
Come, bonnie bairnie; come awa’to me
Cuddle in my bosie, sleep upon my
knee;
Wee Davie Daylicht noo has closed
his e’e
In among the rosy clouds, far ayent
the sea.
—Robert Tennant.
Lj^.T THEM FUSE
The Democratic-Republican fusion-
ists ran away with the regulars in the
organization of the Tennessee Legis
lature—which does not augur well for
the election as United States Senator
of a Democrat of the regular kind.
Fusion against the regular Democracy
in Tennessee appears to be as much of
a success as the fusion in Southeastern
Europe against the Turks —Charlotte
Observer.
If it really becomes necessary
for the Republicans and Demo
crats to fuse in Tennessee in
order to defeat a man of the
character of Malcclm Patterson
for the senate, then let them
fuse. It has been pretty plainly
understood that Patterson con-
spired.with Duncan Cooper for
the assassination of, Carmack
and this should be surficient
to damn him in the estimation
of honest men forever. If there
is not enough Democrats in the
Legistature in Tennessee to
prevent the election of such a
character to the senate, then
let those who despise such in
famy allign themselves with
any honest element to defeat it.
Road Tax For 1913 Due.
Notice—The special road poll tax for
the year 1913 is now due, and payable
until the first day of April.
Under the old law the treasurer was
paid a small commission for collecting
and handling this fund. And heretofore
I have given that commission to those
who looked after it in the different
Townships. But now under the Salary
law there is no provission made for any
one to be paid any thing out of this
fund. Therefore, unless some one will
volunteer to collect without charge, in
the townships, I cannot put the bocks
out as has been my custom. According
by instruction from the County Com-
mers., the books will be ac my office
in the court house in Graham, and all
persons desiring to pay will pay to me
unless they find ^ome one else with
the books.
Albert J. Thompson. Treasurer,
This Jan. 7, 1913 Alamance County.
She CANT FOOL COD
Mrs. Hettie Green the acknow
ledged richest woman in the
world has received the sacra
ment of confirmation of the
Best Cough Medicine lor
Children.
“I am glad to say a few words in
praise of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy”
writes Mrs. Lida Dewey, Milwaukee,
Wis “I have used it for years both
for my children and myself and it never
fails to relieve and cure a cough or
cold. No family with children should
be without it as it gives almost imme
diate relief in cases of croup.”
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
pleasant and safe to take, which is of
great importance when a medicine
must be given to young ceildren. For
8 lie by All Dealers.
What do you think of a merchant
complaining of dull times when he has
neither the energy nor the business
“get up and git” to write a live ad
vertisement for his *ion)e paper invit
ing the people to come and trade with
him. If you were to call on a merch-
a it like that to trade, he might think
hard of you for disturbing him.—Gold
Laaf.
Mebane Supply Co.
Recently opened with a full stock of every thing
the family and farmer needs.
WE NOW HAVE IN STOCK
2 car loads of cotton seed meal.
1 car load of cotton seed hulls.
1 car load of bran
1 car load of ship stuff
2 car loads of first class flour.
AND A FRESH STOCK OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE
We purpose keeping a farmer supply store where
anything and everything may be found that is need
ed.
We are prepared to extend credit to any one on
propel^ arrangement.
THIS IS THE PLACE TO BUY
Our purchases were made at lowest prices ir car load
lots, and you can well see how we can save you in
price. We shall be pleased to see you at our store.
Mebane Supply Company
Mebane, - - . .
North Carolina
Panacea Mineral Spring
WATER
As nature presents it Pure and Healthgiving, so
we distribute it. Indigestion, Loss of Appetite
Debility, Nervous and Depressed Feeling fol
lowing long Illness, become only memories after
drinking this trul/ wonderful water. Don't de
fer drinking it, but commence at once and re
ceive its great benefits. Order direct from
Spring or from your Dealer.
Littleton, N. C.
The Alamance and The
Farmer.
From The Marshville Home.
Mr. Joseph Hinson scored a point
in his report in the County Farmers’
Union meeting at Wingate recently of
the State meeting at Raleigh. Mr. Hin
son said the biggest ining the State
meeting could have done would have
been to pass a resolution asking the
Legislature to enact a law prohibiting
the distribution of alamances among
farmers. Mr. Hinson '.said about the
only agricultural literature a large
number of farmers read i£> an alamance
Continuing his remarks, he said: “They
hang ar alamance by his fireside and
when they want to plant a piece of
corn, they take down that piece ol
agricultural literature to see if the
signs are right. And when they want
to kill a per-simmon-fed shoat, they
consult that alamance to see if he
will give up his grease.” Alamances
are all ripht in their places, but it is
a settled fact that an alamance agri
cultural course will do mighty little
towards improving farm lands and
maketing scientifically.
Money to Lend
His
Stomach Troubles
Over*
Mr. Dyspeptic, would you not like to
feel that your stomach troubles were
over, that you could eat any kind of
food you desired without injury? That
may seem so unlikely to you that you
do not even hope for an ending of your
trouble, but permit us to assure you
that it is not altogether impossible. If
others can be cured permanently, and
thousands have been, why not you?
John R. Barker, of Battle Creek, Mich ,
is one of them. He says. “I was
troubled with heartbtrn, indigestion,
and liver complaint until I used Cham
berlain’s Tablets, then my trouble was
over.” Sold by All Dealers.
REAL-ESTATE
For further information write
ORANGE TRU$T CO.
Real-Estate, Insurance and
Investments.
Hillsboro, N.C.
M. Gladstein
The low priced merchant of Durham has
marked all goods down to bottom limit since
the holidays, so you would be surprised at
the prices. All you have to do to be convin
ced is to call on this popular firm
Durham
M. Gladstein
Main Street
North Carolina
FOR SALE
Seven, three and four room
cottages. Good large well
located lots. Prices rea
sonable.
Terms to"suit.
MEBANE LAND & IMPROVEMENT GO.
W. E. WHITE, Treas.
BRAND NEW STOCK
Nothing old, or chop worn. Something neat, at
tractive, and stylish in Dry Good, Notions, Shoes, ect.
See us, let us show you.
Prison Reform
A number of the state legisla^.ures
now in session are wrestling with the
problem of prison reform, a matter
which has been too much neglected,
in our opinion. .Law makers are com
ing to a realization of the fact that
imprisomonts of those who nave vio
lated laws should not be aimed mere
ly at punishing them but that the idea
of reformation should alv/ays be kept j*
in mind, if the best results are to be
achieved. The present movement in
various^tates for improvements in the
penal system will doubtless prove pro
ductive of real benefit to society at
large. This is a matter the North
Carolina legislature would do we?l to
consider careful.—Winston Sentinel.
EBANE.N.C.
Chronic Con^t)Datlon
Cured.
•‘Five years ago I had the worst
case of chronic corstipation I ever
knew of, and Chamberlain’s Tablets
cured me,” writes S. F. Fish, Brooklyn,
Mich. For sale by All Dealers.
Music Hath Charm
And we are prepared to furnish you on
short notice the nicest and most perfectly
constructed piano made. A card from
your home will call us to you at once
and we will name a make of piano and
a price, that will be both a pleasure and
a surprise.
ELLIS-iClE & MUSIC GO.
C. B. ELLIS, Manager.
Burlington. - - North Carolina
DID YOU KNOW
That a good water proof shoe was an important
factor in preserving your health? Many of the sog
gy things you buy absorbs water like a sponge, and
all day long your hose is kept damp, to the damage
of jrour health. Get your shoes frojn us, the process
of compressing the leather make them thoroughly
water proof, non leakeable, our shoes wear well
and look well as long as you wear them.
We guarantee a COMFORTABLE
FIT.
and NEAT
PRIDGEN & JONES
Durham, N. C.
EVERY DEPARTMENT
of our busy, thoroughly filled stores carries bargains
of the most tempting character.
Wool Sweaters, Woolen Dress ^ood> Foust Mill
Underwear, Millinery, Coat Suits nd Dresses
Long Coats, Short Coats and Johnn Coats.
A clearing sale of shoes on all this week. Every
pair a BARGAIN. The place to save money.
RROWN-RELK CO.
Greensboro N. C.
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