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MEBANE. LEADER
J. O POY, - Editor and Owner.
Entered aa second class matter Feb>
uary 8. 19C9, at the Post Office at
Mebane, N, C’-, under Lho }ct of March
1897.
Issued 51verv Thursday Morning.
SUBSCRIPTION:
One Year, - - - $1.00
•Six Months, - - - *50
. Three Months, - - .iJ5
i^^:PAYABLE INIADVANCE -«•
;id Currency, Postal Money Order
orJStamps. >>
CORRESPONDENCE
We wish corres^ndents in all the
nearby post'offices. Write at
Thursday. April 3 1913
GOV. MANN RESPECTS THE
LAW.
Claud Swanson Allen, and
Floyd Allen his father were
electrocuted at Richmond, Va.,
last Friday near the no6n hour..
It seems that the merchants
of Greensboro have about come
to their senses, and will let the
trading stamp business alone.
We have never been able to
see any real virtue in the trading
stamp business. Years ago there
was an effort by the Winston
merchants to drive the concern
out of that city and all is the
pity that they did not
succeed. They tryed to usurp
the field of legitimate -adver-
tismg, and force merchants to
contribute to them for something
they never earned. The trading
stamp was a commercial alien
an interloper without excuse
save a desire on the part of the
ijaventers of the scheem to secure
tribute where none was earned.-
The theory of road dragging is that
a road is a roof and that if the water
is not allowed to stand on the road a
fairly firm driving surface can .be
maintained without paving. The
dragged road gets somewhat soft after
long continued rains but mud holes are
unknown and when the weather
improves a little dragging with a two-
horse or mule team puts it into prime
condition agam.
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 ha ye 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 wil
volunteer to collect without chai"ge, in
the townships, I cannot put the bocks
out as has bedn 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
bome one else with
the books.
Albert J.' Thompson. Treasurer,
This Jan. 7, 1913 Alamance County.
They died through the mandate
of the law, for the part they
played in the Hlllsville, Va.,
court house miird6r occuring
March 19th 1912. A sickley
sentiment, and morbid sympathy
had played a strong hand to
secure, mercy, or a commutation
of the sentence of Claud Allen.
Appeals were made to the Gov
ernor of Virginia and through all
the courts, for a stay of the
execution of the sentence. Every
legal agency was exausted to
save Claud Allen from the
electric chair, but the law, took'
its course, and that it did the
people of this w'hole country
should feel thankful.
Governor M^inn of Virginia has
proven to his State and to all
others interested persons that so
fa: as lays within his power the
majesty of the law shall be
maintained and for which all
honor to Governor Mann. Should
Ellison have had his way, sur-
reptetiouslv taking advantage of
Governor Manns absence he
would have made a mockery of
law, and if possible turned these
fellows loose.
The Leader cries for no mans!
blood, it has no thirst for
vengance, but it can not help
feeling proud of the course
Governor Mann has pursued in
regard to this matter. He is
helping to maintain the high
standard Virginia has set in its
respect for law, for justice,
making life a thing of value,
carrying out the pledges of the
State to pjotect it, or to duly
punish those who destroy it.
The way in which Virginia has
dealt with her murderers,offers a
brilliant contrast with the shame-
full way in which North Carolinas
judges, jurors, and lawyers have
treated the martyed dead, who
fell at the flash of the pistols
fire at the hands of her despera*
dors, who realize that the courts
are with them. Its a crying
shame, that the whole machinery
of hw rest under the fearfull
condemnation, as particeps
cipis. All honor to Gover
nor Mann.
It seems from our exchanges
that Civic Leagues are growing
more popular, and more prolific
all the time. But few cities of
any importance but have not an
organized body of its best ladies j persons desiring to pay will pay to me
who devote much of their time I unless they find
and best talents in aiding in
the improvement of the sanitary
conditions of their homes, and
their neighbors homes, and to
urge efforts for the beautifying
of their home towns. Th e spirit
is growing all the time, and there
are but few places where the
ladies do not take an 'interest
in these matters. Ofcourse there
are some, and there are reasons
for it, but what is the use in
giving them. Let it go at that.
NEWSTYLES
The Very Latest
from the highest Parisian models. The prettiest
head gear for ladies. Something you will find de
cidedly attractive, and becoming. Remember the
place
Miss Margaret C
^ Graham, N. C.
The effort to secure one cent
letter postage is being made
princepaly by the large mail order
houses of the North, and North
West. The one cent letter
postage would be an item to those
Commercial cormorants, but they
are showing there benevolent
assimelation by wanting the
deficency in the postal depart
ment made up by increasing the
postage on the newspapers many
of which are struggling to live
even nnder the most riged
econcomy:
Pains in the Stomach
If you continually complain of paim.
in the stomach, your liver or your
kidneys are out of order. Neglect may
lead to dropsy, kidney trouble, diabetes
or Bright’s disease. Thousands recom
mend Electric Bitters as the very best
stomach and kidney medicine made. H.
T. Alston, of Raleigh, N. C., who
suffered with pain in tha stomach and
back, writes: _ “My kidneys were
deranged and my liver did not wjrk
right. I suffered much, but Electric
Bitters was recommended ^ and I
improved from the first dose. I now
feel like a new man.” It will improve
you, too. Only 50c and $1.00. Recom
mended by Mebane Drug Co.
The Mecca
is an^up to date Drug Store it is new, neat and
clean. The stock is freshly' bou$>:ht and of lull
strength. Our fountain is one whare the most deli
cious soft drinks are served. We treat you right it
matters not what you may wish in our line.
MECCA DRUG COMPANY
Mebane, North Carolina.
PRING TIME
m AGAIN GENTLE ANNI
Ar.d zo is those equisitly shaped iadies slipoers,
almost too dainty to touch dirt, but nothing is
too nice for our patrons, this is why we keep
the best, the most stylish, and the most durable
shoes, and proniise our patrons a fit that they
v/ill all ways feel proud of. Mens, ladies and
children shoes, the latest styles, cuts and pat
terns. No where elsec^an you get better satis
faction, Ours is the house that promises to
please, and all ways keeps faith with you.
Pridgen & Jones
iJurham, N. C.
FOR SALE
Tact.
Mrs. Smith and her little daughter
Margaret, aged two, were spending the
summer at the lake. The mother often
spoke of the excellent quality of the
milk she fed the child. While outwalk
ing with little Margaret one day, Mrs.
Smith happened to meet the Mife of
the farmor who supplied the superior
milk.
“What do -you say, Margaret, to the
lady ^or bringing you such nice milk?”
prompted Mrs. Smith.
“How's the cow?” a-ked Margaret
politely.—^Women’s Home Companion.
Sir Walter's Good Fortune.
Sir Walter Raleigh had called to
take a cup of tea with Queen Eliza
beth.
"It was very good of yo-^. Sir Wal
ter,” said her majesty, smiling sweet
ly upon the gallant knight, “to ruin
your cloak the other day so that my
feet should not be wet by that horrid
puddle. May I not instruct my lord
high treasurer to reimburse you for
itr
“Don’t mention it, your majesty,” re
plied Raleigh. “It only cost two and
six and I have already sold It to an
A.merican collector for £8,000.”—Lip-
plncott’s.
A SensaDle Suggestion.
“If the proper valuation were plac
ed on vacant lots by the tax assessors
it is the belief of Mayor Dalton that
real estate in the city of Wmston would
come to a figure within the reach of t^e
poor man.
The mayor estimates that there are
upwards of 1,500 vacant lots in Win
ston and the suburbs that are taxed at
a very low rate, yet are held a high
price by the owners. He believes that
if these lots were raised by the tax as
sessors to a figure neir the value plac
ed upon them by the owners, these own
ers would sell rather than hold and pay
the taxes levied.” —Winston Journal.
Coughs ana Consumption
Coughs and colds, when neglected,
always lead to serious trouble of the
lungs. The wisest t'ling to do when
you have a cold that troubles you is to
get a bottle of Dr. King’s New
Discovery. You will get relief frrni
the first dose, and finally the cough will
disappear. O. H. Brown, of Muscadine,
Ala., writes: “My wife was down in
bed with an obstinate cough, and 1
ho.iestly believe had it not been for Dr.
King’s New Discovery, she would not
be living to-day.” Known for fortj-
thrte years as the best remedy for
ccughs and colds. Price 50c and $1.00.
Recommended by Mebane Dru^ Co.
Immense Stock
Have just returned from a couple of weeks stay
in Northern markets, where was purchased under
our personal inspection a large and select line of
ladies summer dress goods, and shirt waist pat
terns.
A full stock of mens’ clothing. Arrow Collars and
Shirts.
WALK OVER SHOES
and mens furnishing of all kinds.
We Carry a Full Line
of farm supplies of all kinds including corn plan
ters, plows, harrows, harness, gass engines, etc.
H. W. & J. C. WEBB
Whole sale and retail. General Merchandise.
Hillsboro, N. C.
IcO acres 6 miles East of Hillsboro and 7 miles
West of Durham; Episcopal church 1-4 mile, Meth
odist church 1-1-2 miles and School 1-2 mile; Easy
access to Durham market makes this an ideal little
farm for trucking, dairying or stock raising on a
small scale. 70 acres in a very high state of culti
vation, balance in timber and wood. 30 acres under
wire fence pasture, 6 acres meadow land and 15
acr^s in red top clover sod. New 6-room 2-stor}
frame dwelling compleeted throughout and pain
ted. New bam 20 x 42, 8 stalls and 10 feet. Shed
all around. 6 stall tenant bam and 3 room room
tenant house. Can all be worked with machinery
No ditching, gr ibing or building to do but move in
and make a crop the first year. Absolutely the
best little farm for the money in Orange County.
$3500.00 cash or terms.
Orange Trust Co.
Hillsboro, N. C.
te
fo
According to late reports the
life of the uncrowned King of
American finance J. P. Morgan
is nearing its close. Reports
from Rome indicate a gradual
weakening of his vital powers.
Mr. Morgan was easily the
greatest financier this country
has ever produced, perhaps the
greatest in the world. He could
control three hundred million
dollars at any time in the last
few years. His transactions were
on the largest scale, phenominal
in iis magnitude, and yet Mr.
Morgan will soon leave his
iiTimense affairs to be guided by
other hands.
Unless some remarkeable
change in his physical condition
occrrs in the next few days, Mr.
Morgan will have to start on his
long journe}^, the one from
whence no traveler returns. J. j
Pierepont Morgan has Keen the 1
most potent figure in the financial
world for the last decade in this
country, a power that this
government was compelled to
recon with.—Since the above
was put in type Mr. Morgan has
died. He passed away in Rome
Italy Monday at noon.
For Hair Health
If Rexall **93*’ Hair Tonic doe*
not improve the health of your
•calp and hair, we will pay for
what you use during the trial.
We could not so Btrongly endorse
Sezall “93’’ Hair Tonic and continue
to Bell it to the same people if it did
not do all we claim. Should it not
prove entirely satisfkctory our cua>
tomera would lose faith in us, we
wc^d lose their patroziage, and ouv
buanesa would stmer.
If your hair is falling out or yoa
suffer any scalp trouble, we believe
Baxall “93” Hair Tonic will do more
to eradicate the dandruCF, give health
to the scalp, stimulate new haiv
growth and prevent prematiire bald*
ness than any other human agency.
' We want you to make us prove
thii. We ask you to risk no money
w^tever. Buy a bottle of Rexw
,“93” Hair Tonic, use it according to
directions for thirty days; then if
you are not entirely satianed, come
and tell us and we w^ promptly hand
back the money you paid us for it. ^
We won’t ask you to sign any
thing, nor even to bring the bottle
iMck. We won’t obligate you in
■ny way. We will take your mere
word. Could anything be more fair?
Could we do anything more to prove
oi^ belief in Rexali “93” Hair Tonio,
and our honesty of purpose in recom*
mending it to you?._
Rexali “93” Hair Tonic is as pleas
ant to use as spring water and hae
but a faint, pleasing odor. It comaa
ia two sixes of bottles, 50o and Sl.OO.
You can buy Rexali “93” Hair Toote
Id this community only at our store:
MEBANE DRUG CO.
Mebane »• >£2^ J««.
TOiei* Is a Rexali Store in nearly every town
ud ntr in th* United States, Canada and
Great Britain. There ia a different Rexali
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human ill—
eaoh Mpeoially designed for the particular ill
for which it is recommended.
The RmmU StoTM are AnMvlse** Greater
Dnift ScorM
Keep It Quiet
(From The Durham Herald.)
If the papers keep digging up stories
about the way farm lands are selling
and the ' rate at which it is
assessed for taxation they may dis
cover after awhile that the farmers
are not paying all the taxes for the
support of the Government.
ij
nt Your Garden
Buy your seeds, the best sold, T. W.
Wood and Son, at
ebane Drug Co.
Mebane, N- C.
Found a cure for
umatism
Rhe-
“I suffered with rheumatism for two
years and could not get my right hand
to my mouth for that length of time,”
writes Lee L. Chapman, Mapleton
Iowa. “I suffered terrible pain so 1
could not sleep or lie still at night.
Five years ago I began using Cham
berlain’s Liniment and in two months
I was well and have not suffered with
rheumatism since " For sale by all
Dealers,
The Trap on the Pole
, (From The Siler City Grit.)
Sunday, the 16th, was a bad day for
hawks around the premisea of Mr. L.
S. Edwards. He set a steel trrp on
a pole near his house and on that day
caught two hawks-^one lighting there
on in the morning and another in the
afternoon.
to be seen anywhere
i.i our shoes. Jf the
rest of your costume
is as good as our
, shoe& youUl certainly
"be known as a first-class .dreeser. Cover your
feetj with our footwear thus proving your good
taste and good judgement from the ground up,
Sae us for anythirig that you need in the Furnish-
ing^s line. See our window display for rpring
shirt. We have some Beaut’s. Ties and hats can
not be beat for Style and Quality. See us
before you buy..
Yours to please,
H.E. Wilkinson Co.
Mebane,
‘'The store of Quality.’
North Carolina
Cockes’ Prolific SeeJ Corn
Grown for seed, field selected, every
ear from stalks bearing two or more.
Hand picked. Have grown and sel
ected this corn continuously for 10
years on cecil clay-red soil. A small
amount for sale price $3.00 per bushel.
Chas. P. Cates, Swathmoor, Farm
Mebane, N. C.
Ofcourse
Caugh Medicine
dren.
for Cbii-
Wanted.
A Boy about 15 years old to work in
store and farm. For particulars apply
to.
Rfd No. 3
W. s. Barnwell,
Mebane, N- C.
Too much care cannot be used in
selecting a ^’ough medicine for children
It should be pleasant to take, contain
no harmful substance and be most ef
fectual. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
meets these requirements and is a
favorite with the mothers of yoiing
children everywhere. For sale by all
J Dealers. )
We want your trade. It does not matter
whether you live in, or near Mebane,
Haysr River, Graham, or Burlington, it
is all the same, we can make it to your
interest to buy your furniture of us.
Everything with which to furuish a
house. Everything reasonable, because
we carry an immense stock. Besure and
call on
Gr een-McClure Furni
ture Company
GRAHAM^ N. C.
anacea Mineral Sprim
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, ^ecome only memories after
drinking this truly 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.
PAiCEA SPRING COMPANY
Littleton, N. C.
PRETTY SUN SHADES
Nice traveling bags, satchels^ and valice>.
Full stock of nice things for ladies to wear.
^The prettiest line of dress goods.
iB[ FOR THE