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THE HERALD, I't? ui inhev I'.vkin Kkjhav Mohmxii. C<1 iltllSIIKI) 1HS2. BI'VTY. HOl/r & LAKS1TKR, I*K' >1 1CIRTOR8. i s HOLT. I .. T .1 I. \SS1TKH, I Kl,mmH Ki.U ted at lli*- l*<Mtnftlce at dmithfteld, JobtiHtoii oaiitv. X. (\. us sct-ond-clasH matter. MATCH Or 6H HW ICH'TIOX: One year, cash in advance. - - ? $1.00 Six month**, ??nwh in advance. - .50 Three month*. cahIi in advance. - .25 The expressions of the Hcveral corra ?pondentsof thin pa per do not necessarily reflect the view > uf the management of The Hkkald. The editor* are not there for*' responsible for the view* or utter ances np(?earinp: in any communication. Fumy. May II, 1961. A CAREER OF EMPIRE. The recent decision of tiie Su preme Court of the United States in the insular cases will be far reaching in its results. By this decision the United Jtates Con-i gress may have the right to pass a tariff law nn|>osiug a duty on goods shipped from Oklahoma! into Arkansas; a duty maybe imposed on goods shipped from any territory of the I 'nited States into another territory or State. By this decision Porto Rico is an integral part of the United States, vet does not come under tue Constitution as tar as it con cerns the levying of tariff. Porto Rico is, in one sense, a part of the United States. Porto Ricans are citizens of Porto Rico; yet our Supreme Court says they are not citizens of the United States. The Supreme Court'stcod five to four in this decision. Four Republicans and one Democrat upheld the Republican adminis tration. Two Republicans and two Democrats tiled a dissenting opinion. The Philadelphia North Ameri- J can, a Republican newspaper, closes an editorial on the subject as follows: "Regret it as conservative] Americans may, the nation has] entered upon a career of empire. The Constitution is no longer the anchor of universal freedom under the flag. We are drifting full in the tide of Kuropean ini|>er-1 ialisin. Kven the Supreme Court refers approvingly to a form of] government for our new posses sion "bearing great analogy to a British crownoolony."' Hence forth our government takes on a change of form. We shall be] prosperous, powerful, surpassing 1 even Rome in our imjierial gran- 1 deur. but we shall no longer be the simple Ifepublic that the fathers founded. We may de lude ourselves witli euphemistic names for our policy toward the PortA Picans and Filipinos, but ] the fundamental fact remains , that th< v are to be our subjects and their islands our dependen cies so long as we shall choose to hold them as such, and that we , recognize no inalienable right of theirs to become citizens of the 1 United States as we are our- 1 selves." A sensation has been sprung in the Superior court at States ville. In a suit against the Southern Railway it has been ' charged that efforts have l>een | made to corrupt the jury. J. A. j Gorham, law agent of the South- i ern Railway, was found guilty 1 and fined #.">0 and sentenced to ' 20 days in jail. J.H.Brown,!, the juror whom he sought to in fluence was fined #."?0. It. A. Ramsey, who sought to influence ] another juror was sentenced to 20 days in jail. They each ap pealed to the Supreme Court. Judge Brown is a firm and able judge and his summary dealing with those who attempt to cor rupt his court will be hailed with delight by all honest citizens throughout the State. A large stock of Summer Coats, extra length, at Gran- : thatn, Austin & Co.'s. No Check on Expansion. The decisions rendered by the Federal Supreme Court yesterday in the Porto Kican cases sustain the Administration in its conten tion that "theConstitution does not follow the flag." The hopes of the anti-imperialists that the tribunal of last resort would negative the proposition that Congress has despotic power over our new possessions nave been utterly overthrown. To be sure, the Court holds that Porto Rico, upon the rati fication of the treaty of Paris, ceased to lie foreign territory and that,therefore,theKingley duties did not apply and may be recov ered by those who paid them. Hut the Court also holdsthatthe moment Porto Rico became our*, Congress hail the constitutional right to levy such duties upon the commerce of the island as it saw fit. On the general question of the constitutional power of the Fede ral government to legislate spe cially for newly acquired terri tory the Court says: '? Patriotic and intelligent men may differ widely as to the desir ableness of this or that acquisi tion, but this is solely a political question. We can only consider this asjiect of the case so far as to say that no construction of theConstitutioushould be adopt ed which would prevent Congress from considering each case upon its merits, unless the language of the instrument imperatively de manded. A false step at this time might be fatal to the develop ment, of w hat Chief Justice Mar shall called the American Empire. Choice in somecases, the gruvita tionot small oodles toward larger ones in others, the result of a successful war in still others, may bring about conditions which would render the annexation of distant possessions desirable. If those possessions are inhabited by alien races, different from us iu religion, customs, laws, meth ods of taxation and modes of thought, the administration of government and justice accord ing to Anglo-Saxon principles may for a time be impossible; and the question at once arises whether large concessions ought not to be made for a time that ultimately our own theories may be carried out and the blessings of a free government under the Constitution extended to them. We decline to hold that there is anything in the Constitution to forbid such action." Thus chartered, the American Republic is free to extend its au thority wherever it may find it feasible and expedient to do so, and bestow upon annexed terri tory any form of government not specifically forbidden by the Con stitution. Practically we are now under no more restrictions than is the British Empire.?Philadel phia North American. The Constitution Does Not Follow The Flag. The Philadelphia North Ameri can thus summarize the recent decisions of the Supreme Court of the 1'nited States as touching theStatesof our new possessions: The Supreme Court holds in the Be Lima Case which involved the importation of goods into the Cnited States from Porto Rico after the ratification of the treaty of Paris and before the passage of the Porto Rican act: rui i+t A ?. mat tne cerriiorv acquired oy the United Stutes is a part of the United States and not foreign territory, and that such import duties could not be levied. In the Downee Case the United States Supreme Court decides, in an opinion bv Justice Brown, that while 1'orto ltieo is a terri tory of the United States, it is not such for tariff puqioses, and that the Foraker act is constitu tional. In the decision the following [impositions are established: 1. That the District of Colum bia and the Territories are not States, within the judicial clause of the Constitution giving juris diction in cases between citizens of different States. 2. That Territories are not States, within the meaning of Revised Statutes, Section 709, permitting writs of error from this court in cases where the va lidity of a State's statute is dra wn in question. 3. That the District of Colum bia and the TerritoriesareStates, as that word is used in treaties with foreign powers with respect to the ownership, disposition and inheritance of property. 4. That the territories are not within the clause of the Constitu tion providing for the creation of a Supreme Court and such infe rior courts as Congress may see fit to establish. r>. That the Constitution does not apply to foreign countries or to trials therein conducted, and that Congress ma.v lawfully pro vide for such trials before Con sular tribunals, without theiuter vention of a grand or |?etit jury. (>. That where theConstitution has been once formally extended by Congress to Territories,neither (Congress nor the Territorial Legislature can enact laws incon sistent therewith. The court litis sustained the Government's contention that the Constitution does not follow the Hag?tliut is, not all parts of theConstitution. The lay mind, and, as we may judge from Jus tice White's bewilderment, the legal mind also, will find it hard to re ognize the consistency of Justice Brown's reason in the Downes case, upholding the law fulness of duties under the Foru ker act, with the opinion in the I)e Lima case, denying the du ties collected prior to that en actment weie lawful. The popular effect of these opinionsol thecourt and in some measure their legal weight will be diminished by the number and ability of the dissenting opinions. A court divided Hve to four does not speak with quite the san.e authority as a court that is unanimous. And Justice White's majority opinion is historically and we think, legally, much soun der than that of Justice Brown, in whose conclusion he concurs. Nevertheless, the decisions are binding so long as they shall be upheld by subsequent opinions of the same tribunal.?New York Times. The constitution does not fol low the flag. So says the Su preme Court and its decision is the law of the law. A warm fight is on in South Carolina. Senator Tillman and McLaurin have both resigned and will go on the stump and canvass the entire State. The Senate is not big enough to hold them both, so they will leave it to the people of their State to say who shall represent them in the United States Senate. The President Arrives in Washington. Washington, May 30.?The f rain bearing the President and Mrs. McKinley arrived here on schedule time at 7:30 o'clock this morning. Mrs. McKinley was immediately removed to the White House in a carriage. She looked pale and worn, the natur al result of the grave ordeal through which she had passed. Secretary Cortelyou stated that she was bearing up well and was gradually improving. The Pres ident will today attend the mem orial day exercisesat the Nation al Cemetery Arlington, if there is no change for the worse in his wife's condition. No demonstra tion marked the early morning run to Washington. A few peo ple gathered at points along the way, but the greeting was in ac cord with the spirit which has prevailed since the start home ward last Saturday. In Wash ington several hundred people lined the sidewalks, the police cordoned the station and at in tervals along both sides of the track reserved for the train. Among those present were: Sec ond Assistant Postmaster Gen eral Schallenberger, Major Pru den, Assistant Secretary to the President, President McFarland of the Hoard of District Commis sioners, and Colonel Bingham, Superintendent ot Buildings and Grounds. The President was on the platform when the train rolled in and bowed to a few who lifted their hats in salute. Mrs. McKinlev was removed from the private car Olvmpia in a chair borne by ti e President and I)r. Rixey, assisted by several others. A meeting of the cabinet will be held tomorrow. Negro Burned at the Stake. Bartow, Fla., May 29.?Fred Bochelle.a black negro,35 years of age, who at noon yesterday crim inallv assaulted "and then mur dered Miss Rena Taggart, a well known and respectable white woman of this city, was burned at the stake here early this even ing in the presence of a throng of people. Tlij! burning was on the scene of the negro's crime, and within a hundred yards of the principal thoroughfare of this city. The assault was one- of the boldest and coldest blooded ever committed in Florida. SPECIAL BARGAINS. Just received 10 dozen $1.00 shirts to sell at 85 cents each. 10 dozen 75 cent shirts to sell at 50 cents each. Grantham, Austin & Co. PARIS GREEN. Lowest prices in 51b and larger quantities. See me before you buy if you want to save money. Allen Lee, Druggist, Smithfield, N. C. L. M. Reynolds'fine shoes are , sold by Grantham, Austin & Co. Gents, when you wish to buy a nice spring dress suit, summer coat, fine pair pants, nice straw i or fur hat, and fine shoes at rock bottom prices call on W. G. Yel | vington. Arrow Brand Collars and Cuffs at Grantham, Austin & Co.'s. Cotter, Underwood & Co. will j have on hand fertilizers for to bacco and cotton all during the season. a ice i ennessee.Muiesiinu tiorses for sale cheap, for cash, or on time at Gardner's Stables. W. It. LONG. Battle Axe shoes at Grantham, Austin & Co.'s. We have commenced work at brick yard and will have plenty brick soon. W. M. Sanders. Grantham, Austin & Co. sell Hay, Corn and Feedstuff. The Best 10c coffee in the world at N. B. Snipes & Bro., Selma, N. C. Grantham, Austin & Co. carry a large line of Gents' Furnishing Goods. Grantham, Austin Co., sell ready-made clothing. The Smithfleld Hardware Co. wants to buy .100 pounds nice hams and .100 dozen eggs. They will pay highest market price. The Herat.n and Home & Farm one year for $1.25. 1 "ipring goods."] I SPRING GOODS. N My stock is complete in each department. You are cordially invited to call and look through * jj 2| my new spring stock of goods. | | y ft \\ in my Dress Goods Department 7 | 1 have a beautiful line of Worsteds in all 2 | the newest spring shades. 112 ?MY STOCK OF? / A Pique, Dimity, Percales, LAWNS, PRINTS, - i 11 Silks, Riblx ns, Laces, Hamburg, Belts, Ties AND LADIES' COLLARS is full and complete. ' *. X X * : Ladies', Misses' and Children's ?j SHOES. fj In this department I have a nice line in < Button, Lace and High Cuts. Also ? j Oxford Ties, ; Oxford Button and Strap Sandals, in all ! j styles, sizes and prices of \ 5 Zeigler Bros.' Fine Shoes. jjj I] Millinery Department, j i | In this departmtnt we have one of the most complete lines we have carried any season s ! 5 1 heretofore. Our trimmed hats are up-to-date and we invite you to call and take a look at * \ 11 as neat a line as you will find in most of the cities, and much cheaper. \V e have a full and 5 I 11 complete line of 'i* Flowers, Berries, Braids, Chiffons, Foliage, Buckles || and Fancy Ribbons I Also a full line of nice Sailors and Walking Hats. Latest styles in black and white. | 11 Misses and children's hats and caps in nice shapes and fancy colors for spring and sum- a I 5 3 mer. Co me to see us for your hats, and if we should not have one to suit you Miss Heck- s j j 1 with would take pleasure in trimming one up to suit you. ? j Gems' Furnishing Goods Department. \: SK In this department I have put in a full stock that xf/jj is up to date. I have a beautiful line of men's, jfjj youths' and boys' suits in all of the latest styles and 5t? cuts Iilack, Brown, Blue, Grey, and Checks. Also a nice line of Men's and Roys' ^ Thin Coats and Vests for Hot Weather 33 WEAK VERY CHEP. Also nice line of fancy DRESS SHIRTS, CUFFS, jjfjj COLLARS AND TIES. Nice Line Fur and Fancy Straw Hats. Men's and Boys' Fine Hand Sewed Shoes in Calf and * j Vici from |2 to $3.2>. Also ? large stock of men's and boys' Dress Shoes very cheap. Trunks, Valises and Umbrellas. 21 3 Come and look at my prices before you buy, and I J 5 am sure 1 can save you some money. ? 3 iV/ery Respectfully, ^ W. G. YELVINGTON, |{j SmiTHFIELD, IN. C. THE SPRING SEASON IS NOW X OVER JY and the dull summer months are making their appearance. It is not my policy to stand still and do nothing. So I will for the month of June mark down lots of goods to prices that will astonish you. 5c, Lawns for 4c, 6c. Lawns for 5c, 8 1,3 CENT LAWNS FOR 7 CENTS. A beautiful line of Lawn?, Dimities and Organdies at 10c., s 12ic , 15c., and 20c. A nice line of Suitings for full 1 suits or skirts, worth 10c., now 1 marked down to 8c. s Crash for Skirts, plaids and itripes worth 12?c., now 10c. A full line of Percales for jadies' Shirt Waists, Boys' iVaists and Men's Shirts, 10 ind 12?c. Gents, see my line of WHITE AND FANCY SHIRTS. New and Up'tcvdate Styles, 50c., 75c., and $1. Don't forget my 10 Cent Stockings for Misses and children?the best ever sold for the money. 1 SPOOLS CLARK'S COTTON F0R5C. Umbrellas for 40c., 50., 75., $1, $1.25 to $2.50. ALL TRIMMED HATS, Ladies', Misses', and Children's, at greatly reduced prices. A nice line of Babies' Lace and Embroidery Caps. Also Tains and Cloth hats for children. W. L. WOODALL. Smithfield, N. C. Bill Files, Letter Files, LEGAL AND FOOLSCAP PAPER, PENS and Penholders for Sale at Herald, Office.
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