A. P.JOHNSON, EDITOR AND KANAGBB THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION LOUISBURG. N. t., FRIDAY 1AY 17. 191$. SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 PBR YEAR NOMBEB 18 MEMORIAL SERVICES * ? MONUMENT TO CONFEDERATE DEAD UNVEILED. Justice Takes the Lead in Pay ing Tribute - Address by Sup erintendent B. White? Big: Number Present. The unveiling of the Confederate mon ument at J ustice In this county on fast Friday, May 10th, was a rery interest ing event. To say the least it iB most - unusual that a rural community should do such a thing. jThe monument stands in front of the new scliooIhBuse in plain view of the road and one of the most impressive thoughts in connection with it it that as the children go to school they will every day be Reminded of the valor, and patriotism of their fathers. The credit for this inspiring achieve ment largely belongs to Hiss Ethel Bowden, who has labored in season and ?ut of season to raise the money neces sary. The exercises were held in the new achool building. There were patriotic songs by the school children. Rev. Qeorge M. Duke in his 'own touching and felicitous way referred to Memorial Day, what It should mean to all of us and introduced the speaker of the day, Mr. R. B. White. Mr. White's speech was an appreciation of the value of the Confederacy to the succeeding genera tions. He referred to it is a great law suit whieh had to decide a govern mental question arising between the \ two sections and especially the fact that It was not a lost cause. He spoke of the Value of the youth4)f examples of bravery and patriotism which the Confederacy so abundantly * ' finished and that It was and should -continue to be an inspiration. He also Advised that we should not let it sep arate us from the splendid history of the South before the war and spoke . for a South which was (n the beginning ' and is now. His closing words tell the theme of ' what naa pronounced one of the finest memorial addresses ever heard in this county. ' 'And I ask nothing fiaer for you and yours than that in the years to come, every day as the childrea go in and out these doors, in the morning of it* and in the evening they may lift their -eyes to this memorial, ' and may see and read and understand and that into '.heir :liyes shall enter something of the fibre and the fineness of the men whose memory we now honor.'' There were some fine short speeches by Rev. G. M. Duke and Cant. P. 6. Alston. After the speaking, the audi ence adjourned to the grounds in front and ? with a brief announcement .and prayer by Mr. Dul^e the monument was unveiled. It is a shaft of white marble and on it is carved simply "C. S. A. Sacred to the memory of of our Confederate Dead 1861-1866." The things done by the Justice com munity in the past year are notable. Th^y have built a splendid three room school house costing 91,600, on May *7th~ at an election they voted a special tax which insures a permanent and pros perous school, and on May 10th they unveiled a monument to the heroes of the Confederacy which wtill be an ever present inspiration to their children. To Speak. The Moulton public school will close on May 22nd,. and at 11 o'clock addresses will be made by Prof. R< B. White anrf Prof. J. C. Kittrell, of Henderson. Dinner will be served on the (rounds and a good time will be in store for all. The concert will be at night. The pub lic is cordially invited Person-Kearney. Corinth church was the scene of a very pretty marriage on Wednesday morning, May 8th, when Miss Mada line B. Kearney became the bride of Mr. R. Graham Person. To the strains of Mendelssohn's Wed ding march beautifully played hy Miss Bessie Strange, the bridal party enter ed the church, which had been simply but most artistically decorated for the occasion. First came the ushers: Mes srs Willie Wilson and Willie Daniels; then the groom with Mr. Ban^Holden and the bride, with Miss Rilda h uller down opposite aisles. The bride was charmingly attired in a traveling suit of tan, with hat, shoes and glovss to match *n Washington, D. C., May8.? Taiiff discussion wi' started In the Senate Tuesday wben Senator Simmons, of North Carolina, ranking member on the Finance Committee, fired the open ing gun on the metal schedule, which is one of aperies of bills which the Sen ate will be cilled upfn to enact at this session. The bill, which is the same as reported by the Democratic House,* reduces the rates on metals and the manufacture therefrom an average ad valorem of about 36 per cent to an aver age of abeut 22 per cent, and if passed will p ace these articles upon a reve nue basis, but at the same time allows reasonable competition within the zone whsre foreign competition is not made impossible tiy transportation cost. The bill transfers a* few articles now upon the dutiable list to the free list. Mr. Simmons was interrupted br Sen ators on both tides of the chamber fre quently, so often in fact that his speech which ordinarily would hare been delir ered in two kours, consumed the better part of two days. When he had con cluded he was warmly congratulated by all of the leading Senators in" the Sen ate, among them being Senator Hoke Smith, of Georgia; Martin*, of New Jersey; Stone of Missouri; and Bacon, of Georgia. "It is one dt the strengrst and ablest prem utations of the tariff I have ever heard," said Senator Stone. "The best. Democratic tariff speech I have ever heard. It should be printed as a public document and circulated throughout the country," said Senatot MISS ETHEL V. BORDEN, ^ ? ? . c3 Juitlto, N. Cr ? ? __ ? 1 whoa* rtforte in erectindfche beautiful Confederate Monument at that ptaSe.VHSf j>*ued with anecea* on last Friday morning whim the unveil, iog oereoaoniea were held. HIm I! jvrden deserves roooh credit for *h?in tereit the bag taken in tbe p.ublic life of the proeperooa Juatice aeetion. ' - Hoke Smith, of Georgia. "Senator Simmons ' speech was the most exhaustive and most enlightening education of the tariff yet raadr. It is unanswearable for the lellows wl(o want high protection. The statistics given were most complete,' yet not bur.Ien wme," said Senator Martin, who has lived in Fayettiville and is a great ad mirer o I Uajc r Hale, editor of the Kayetteville Observer. "I have been in tke Senate a long time and hav? heard a great many tariff speeches," said Senator Baoon, of CieStgia, "but Sapator Simmons has made a speech that the Republicans cannot answer." t ? < ? Senator Cummins, of Iowa, one of the leading Republican progressive Senators and an authority on the tariff, said: "It was a'very great Speech." From no'v on the eyes of the country will be Upeu the Senate. Senator Sim monsjs leading the fight for the Dem ocrats for the downward revision oCihe tariff and that be will succeed in his efforts to pass tariff bills through the Senate lowering tHe duties on high pro tected articles no one who knows the distinguished North Carolinian doubts. Whether these bills will be signed by the President remains to be seen. But the Democrats, with the assistance of Senator Simmons as leader, will con tinue to mass such bills through' the Senate and then await the tesult. ? , Alford-Sykes Poplar Springs was the scene of a moet pretty and interesting marriage ?' remony on last Snnday morning when Miss Blanche Sykes became the bride of Mr. "J. A. Alford, Rev. G. M. Duke performing the ceremony. The ceremony was a asost impressive one ani was witnessed by a large host of friends and admirers of this popular young couple. Ameng the ushers were Dr. B. C. Johnson, J. R. Ballentine, Randolph Montgomery Charlie Whe Jeas^P^B^Griffia, W. H. Allen, J. A. Turner, S. P. Boddie. The flower girls were Misses Ruth Alford, Maude Gay, and the maid of honor, Miss Belle Wright? The bride is the daughter ef Mr. Peyton Sykes, of Bunn, and is one of Bunn's most popular and admirable young ladies. She poesesses a rare dis position and her friends are numbered by her acquaintances. . The groom is the son of Mr. 8. J. Alford, of Bonn, and is prominently connected with the business interests of that place. He it a young man of ex ceptional energy and ability and has many friends who extend congratula tians. ' Closing: Exercise of Pilot Sbhool Tuesday morning April 23, marked the closing of the schoal .year, for 1911-12,. at Pilot. . j The sun was neyer brighter; the school ground never prittier than on this occasion. The children were as bright and fresh as the morning. They conducted themselves splendidly and did credit to pareuts and teachers. The program was as follaws : 10:00 a. ra. ? Flag Day Exercises, by higher grades. 11:00a. m.? Address by Prof.' W. L. Winkler, of Spring Hope. 12:00 m.? Closing Day program by higher grades. r2:30 p. ui.? Dinner. '2:00 p. m. ? Exercises by primary grades. 8:00 p. m.? Presentation of certifi cates. Prof. Winkler in his introductory re marks announced that he would not at tempt to discuss education, but had se lected as his subject, "A Picture of Life," which topic he treated in mas terly style and drew graphic word pic tures. These brought to .mind yiyidly the pictures of life. The certificates presented were cer tificates of. attendance. To secure this honor it was necessary for a pupil to make perfect attendance in fall or spring term. These honors were con ferred upon Lola Alford, Ethel Bell and Alma Massey, of first grade. Urguhart Massey of fourth grade. At the closing of the day, Mr. <}. F. Pearce, chairman of the committee, made some remarks on the work of the year. From his statements we infer that the work was satisfactory and ft had been" a prosperous and successful Year It is expected that the next -school term will begin Sept. 2nd. Miss Annie M. Wilder, of Frankllnton, will serve as principal. No announcement was made as to assistants. ~~ A Card of Thanks. I wish to thank my friends and neighbor* for the many deeds ?f kind ness shown me and my family daring fhe recant illnesa-of my aunt. Be as ber you with the greatest kindness and a grateful heart. W. R. Buin. THE. MOVINC PEOPLE W ? * their movements in AND' out OF TOWN Those Who Have Visited LouiB buifg the Past Week? Those Who Have Gone Elsewhere For Business or Pleasure. Mr. L. P. Hicks left Monday for Ma llr. J. R. Party, of Washington City, is visiting his people here. ~ Mr. L. P. Hicks returned the past week from a visit to Georgia. Mrs. Mock Bradley, of Lakeland, Fla,, is visiting relatives in town. Dr. F. Ci. Gower, of Wendell, was a visitor to Louipburgthe past week. Miss Nannie Lacy, of Raleigh, is visiting her Bister, Mrs. R. Y, McAden. * Mr. J. Fuller Malone and family, of New Orleans, ar? Visiting bis people here. Mrs. T. W- Bickett returned the past week from a visit to Raleigh and Dur ham. Mrs. John O'Donald, of Lakeland, Fla., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Wil lie Hester. Mr. W. H. Yarborough, Jr., returned the past week from a business visit to Catawba county. Messrs. E. F. Yarborough and R. B. Carr left Tuesday to attend the Repub- " lican Convention in Raleigh. Messrs. W. F. Beasiey, John Sturdi vant, J. P. Timberlake and J. E. Thomas went to Riehmond Tuesday. < Miss Rosa Branch, who has been visiting Mrs. John O'Donald at Lake land, Fla., returned home the past week. Mioses Uallie Joyner and Ethel Holmes snd Messrs. C. H. Holmes and M. 8. Perry visited Clayton the paJt week. Miss Ruth May, who has been attend ing Louisburg Female College, left i Wednesday for her home .in Spring | Hope. Mr. B. H. Meadows went to Golds boro Saturday to take two negroes to the insane asylum. Ha visited his mother at Mt. ' Olive Sunday before returning. ' v Mr. E. M. Hale, who has beenire siding in Greenyille and Washington, N. C., the past few months has return ed to Louisburg and taken a position with the Times. Mr,. E. M. Gupton passed through town Monday en route to Henderson where he will take treatment under Dr. Bass. Mr. Gupton will also make Henderson his future home. Town Commissioners Meet. The Board of Town Commissioners met m special session en Wednesday night in pursuance of a call issued at last regular meeting. Commissioners F?rd, Joyner, Hicks and Mayor Holden were present. After reading unap proved minutes the following business "was transacted: Report of J. C. Tucker, Chief of Po lice, for the past twelve months, was re ceived and approved. Resignation and rupuil fui Mareh? ?f S. C. Holden was received and accept ed. Report of B. H. Meadows, Superin tendent Fire Department, for past year was received and filed. Upon motion of Commissioner Joyher the Chief of the Fire Department and Commissioner Ford were appointed a committee to purchase ladders for the fire department. Report of E. S. Ford, Treasurer, was received and filed. ? ? Upon motion of Commissioner Joyner the firemen were relieved of poll tax for 1911. Report of R. C. Beck, Superintendent of Light and Water plant, was received and filed. A motion was ipade and caiped re quiring each member of the Board of Town Commissioners including the Mayor and Clerk to attend eS'ery, meet- - ing, regular or special, or pay a fine of five dollars, provided he is notified at least two days prior to the holding of such special meeting. It was ordered that the taxes for 1906 -9-10 b? turned over to B. H. Meadows with instructions to collect same, nnder directions of the clerk. The Board allowed E, N. Dent pay for work dta