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? pMH'i dw* Wife'?ShSL; 4 , THE BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN EASTERN CAB0L1NA -47 F. JOHNSON, fcinl'OH AM> MANAGER. ?' >, . . THE OUUMTY, THE STATE, THE "UNION. f - WBWHMTHmma* VOL. XLIV. LOUISBURG, N. 0., FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1914. . *?: NUMBER 22 A BIG DAY AT BUNN ' ?? _ ? (iO0l> RO.vfiS RALLY AmI BARBE CUE. A Large Crowd and i> Iitg Time?Hood Speeches B} Mr. J. B. Ramsey, Hon. K. L. Dautilitrldifo mid Jion. R. B. White. r Saturday was a ^big day at llunu. The fourth of July was celebrated iu a way and manner that will long be re membered by all whose pleasure It was to be there. It was also a good roads rally clay and should be crow new with successful carrying of the Improvement bonds to be voted on by the progressive township of Dunn this week. Long before -time fotAfce exercises of the day to begin people from far and near- gathered in such quantities as to make this thriving little village resemble a large met ropolis. The streets .the stores and the handspme school house and grounds were crowded and the pret tiest part of the oceasion was the spirit prevailing that made everyone glad to seet he other. At about one o'clock the crowd all gathered at the school house where the speaking begun. Hon. R. B. White having been made Master of ceremon ies, served In a masterful way. He (ntOJduced Mr.'J. B. Ramsey, of Rocky Mount, as the first speaker and who | made quite a favorable impressionup on his hearers. This being a good roads day his remarks were" directed to-ward the popularizing the bond is sue soon to be voted on. After pay ing a nice tribute to Bunn and the oommunity he said that North Caro lina had made a greater progress than any State in the union of recent years and that Franklin County had filled a similar place In the State. Then as Dunn's township and Bunn, in particular had lead the townships in Franklin in education it was now their patriotic duty to hold up their standard and retain their leadership by building good roads. He went on at length to show what good roads would do for a community and pointed out that the bond issue was the only practical way of doing the work. Be fore retiring Mr. Ramsey Introduced Governor E. L. Daughtrtdge, of Rocky Mount, i?, a most fitting tribute. The Lieutenant Governor proceed ed with a very pretty common sense talk, talking to the pewle as farmer to farmers. He showeH them in good plain reasoning why they should vote for good roads, told them what good roads had done for him and what they had done for all who had the prlvllage of living in the sections where good roads prevailed. He said "good roads are yard sticks with whflfli' the progress of a com In his ntt&itj* is measured. In his tribute to the beantiful school building he said that as good roads are the greatest possible element for thedev elopment of a community, you will find that they will be equally as bene Iclal to your beautiful structure of flcial to your beautlfll structure of educationwhich you all are so justly proud of." In conclusion the Lieu tenant Governor pleaded with the citi zens to do the best thing for them selves by voting the bond jasue unani mously. . The next 011 the program was the speech ,of Hon. R. B. White, who lS always heard with undivided Interest Tn Bunn where he Is loved for th? good he had brought about to the peo ple of that townahtpr- Mr. White be gan by saying "we are home folks to gether and I am going to talk to you as home folks," from which he pro ceeded to give It to them lj}..charge that the bond Issue for good roads was' the stone that was now breaking their way to progress, and pointed out plainly that at the coming election It was their patriotic duty to remove same by casting their ballot for. good mads. He told of several lntsancs <:f personal experience whereby citi zens of townships that had good roads systems had saved money, enough In just a few days to move than pay. the extra,taxes by the advantages of fered by them. Further It offered an excellent opportunity to diversity crops as It brought the market cloAt In time to producers. The reciting of a trip he made to Bunn from Pranklln ton over bad roads at one time crea ted much laughter and coment to all but him as the recollection he said was an experience well paid for by hom. He referred tfi the (apt that the tax assessment of th? township? waa something over a half a mmion dollars they need not feu an excessive tax' nt? as it would not be necessary. Ha referred, to food roads aa "there waa nothing so tee. and they would ? - ? not benefit no ong individual, but the wliple township alike, including your churches, and schools." Mr. White ? speech was a splendid fone vand no ddubt made votes (or the bond issu.*. Before concluding however, he an nounced that dinner was .now ready, and the many present were especially ; invited to partake of.the nicely cook jedpig. ' , Those present needed no coaxing in | this .particular and it was a feast sue!) as is seldom seen. Thetc was about 900' pounds of finely cooked barbecue well carved and deliclously served and was more than enjoyed - by all present. * . After dinner there was a game of baseball .between Pearce and Pine Ridge. The** occjyjon was a grand success and was of much enjoyment to nearly two thousand people. SIHHGIHG OF SONO ' BRINGS FREEDOM Hero of Iiidinn Legend 1? Released After Thirty-four Tears In Asylnm. Washington, D. C. July 7.?After 34 years behind the bars under life sentenced to life for murder, SSpope, a Blackfoot Indian, was uncondition ally pardoned this afternoon by Pres. Wilson. He will be released at once from the Federal Hospital for the In sane here to return to his daughter at Browning Mont., whom he has not seen since she was a baby. A party of Blackfeet, sightseeing In Washington, months ago happened upon Spope, and established his tribal Indentity by an Indian song. Qne of the IntepretorB recognized in Bpope the hero of an old legend, who had disappeared a score of years ago in some white man's jail. Blackfoot mothers have been singing their chil dren to sleep with a song about him ever since. Officials of the Indian office, advised of the discovery, began an investiga tion which resulted in his pardon. Spope was charged with the mur der of a white man near the Canadian boundry, north of the Montana line. It is thought by the department of Justice tjiat the mufder probably was committed in Canada. Moreover, it Is now believed that Spope killed the man in self-defense. Spope explained tonight how he had fought against the envirnment of the insane aaylum. He had treasured an old picture of Heaven and whenever his fellow prisoners started a brain racking demonstration he said he "thought of the picture" and main tained the self-control that appar ently has taken him through his long imprisonment with mind unlmpared. Spope will start back to the Black Foot reservation tomorrow in care of an agent of the Indian Bureau. Wheth: er he will be entitled to a portion of tribal lands has not been determined. Death of Little Lillian House. On the morning ot June 30, 1914, the death angel enteSed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie House and took from them their loving nttle daughter Lil lian Maud age three years. Lillian was an unusually bright girl and was the sunshine' of her home, she was sick nearly a month, her suffering was great, but she bore it patiently and sweet, without a murmur. Medi cal sktyl and tender nursing could not stay the hands of death. God saw fit toAake her to dwell with him up in heaven where there is no sickness pain or sorrow, although it grieves papa and mama vert much to give her up may they feel that Jesus doth-all things well, and bow in humble sub mission to his divine will. We Have often wondered-why God should take the young and pure and leave the vile and sinful in all their noxious power, b?t we know It is some good cause for the doth all things well. Little Lillians cBitr is now vacant her playthlng&.??e'fetlll tn place, and from every nook and corner there seems to come a whisper little Lil lian has gone. We miss the clasp of those loving arms the sound of her feet. ^ We miss her oh yes we miss her more than tongne can tell, but In the midst of all out1 aorrbw "wo must re member God doth all things well. With gentle hands she was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon and was cover ed with flowers beautiful and sweet, let us thank God for immortality and. look forward to the time when we shall meet our darljag again. May ^h^" blessings, of God rest upon the sorowing ones, and may they And com forts In him who doth all things well. She is sleeping sweetly sleeping. Safe from the worlds alarma^- She Is sleeping swgefty- sleeping, safe In Jesus arms- \ _ N. B. H. "CITY FATHERS" JJEET SKY K HAL BEPOBmS MADE TO HO A HI). Will Trj Koad Machine For Street Work?To Employ Convicts On St~e??U?Statement '? To Be Pub 1!-tied. .. . Ti:e Board of towu CommiBbioners mot In regular tsession, on Friday night with all members present ex cept Allen. After reading and Ap proving ^tlie minutes of the previous meeting business was disposed of as follows: - J.[~ Upon motion of Hicks it was*de cided to give the Qalion Road Machine a trial with no obligation upon the ^art of the town^^uiy. A motion pre^fHt to give the fire Companies an appropriation of one hundred and fifty dollars to assist in defraying their expenses to the tournment. A motion prevailed that the town pay the expenses of nn expert fireman to be sent by the State to instruct the local firemen. .1 It was moved and carried that the town get the convicts to do work for the town. _ Sommissioner B. G. Hicks was ap pointed Mayor pro ten to serve-in tbe absence of the Mayor who fir off on encampment. Upon motion a special water rate was given the Louisburg Coaland Ice Co. Another motion prevailed giving the same water rate to Mr. G. W. Ford as given to the Louisburg Coal and Ice Co. The matter of town tax rate was next discussed and resulted in the passing of the following -rates. , General Fund .. .. .... -40 Water Interest Fund .60 Light Interest Fund .10 * Total ? $1.00 Poll Tax ?3.00 Upon motion a license tax of $200.00 was placed upon all persons dealing in fireworks. Chief of police J. C. Tucker was Instructed to have sewers put in. and what other work is necessary done to fix drainage on Dr. O. L. Ellis prop erty.' It was moved and seconded that A. W. Alston, Clerk have annaal state ment published in- circular form at best rato he can get. ? The report of A. W. Alston Clerk, was received and ordered filed. He reports as follows: . f Light Rents Collected.. .... $489.82 Water Rents Collected.. ... .. - 259.73 Total . (? $749.55 Taxes. General Purpose Fund .. .. $601.87 Light Interest Fund 150.42 Water Interest Fund 752.40 Total I. $1504.69 ' Report of J. C. Tuckor, Chief of Police was received and ordered filed. He reports collected costs $36.60; fines $32.00; licenses $15.00; Park rent Opera house $73.00; making a total of 4156.93. After allowing a numbor of ac counts the Board adjourn od to its next regular meting. Tobacco Trust Salt Prepared New York, July 7.?For failure to obey the disolutlon decree, a new suit will be brought against the American Tobacco Company, by the Department of Justice, it became known today. Claud B. Thompson special United States Attorney General, has Juat turned to New York from an ex tensive trip through the tobacco grow ing regions of North Carolina, Vir ginia, and Kentucky with facts on which to base the suit. Mr. Thompson went south to see If the mandate of the Federal Supreme Court dissolving the tobacco trust was being complied with by the four big companies. He made an examination of the companies and the concers growing and selling leaf to them and it Is said the facts he unearthed show conclusively tfcat the companies are not Abiding by the dissolution de cree. Mr. Thoppson will make & full re port when the data he gathered has been properly tabulated. ?It la mighty mean to patronize a merchant who will trust you until js6n gat so far In debt to ^1? that yon are ashamed to tee him, aad then go and spend your cash somewhero elM where you cou)4 nlrl Bet* credit; Mil there are people who do It. PATENT"WAITING ' FOB REBEL ANSWER. Lawyer, Predicts Rebel Delegates Will <io to Talk With Huerta's Trio ti> Try and Arrange a New Frorls Iimal Government, Washington, D. C., July 7.?Re port tcnight from Torron that the VllIU-L'ilrranza peace conference end ed last night and that differences la the Constitutionalist rank had been adjusted was encouraging to Wash ington officials and Constitutionalist agents here, who hope mediation of the Mexican - imbroglio soon may be successfully concluded. Though no' official dispatches had been received by Oeneral Carranza's agents relative to the settlement of the Cpnstitutionallsts Internecine af fairs , a message last night from Oen eral Villa addressed to his American agents, Felix Sommerfleld, declared the Torren ' inference was pprog ressing satisfactorily and that tho differences would be settled. Later information direct from the conference asserting that terms of settlement had been reached was credited here generally. It was be lieved a decision by tho Constitution alist generals as to the Invitation for their representatives to_meet with "Wuerta's delegates to discuss Mex ico's Internal affairs soon would fol low. Rafael Zubarn, Luis Cabrera, Fer nandi Inglesias Caledeon and Leopol do Hurtado Espinosa, Constitutionalist agents, conferred today with Charles A. Douglas, legal representative of General Carranza In Washington, aft er 'Douglas had talked with Zubaran regarding future plans. Jfone would discuss details of the conference, but Mr. Douglass made this statement; "I have every reason to betyeve after troubles between Villa and Car ranza are settled, delegates from the Constitutionalists will be named to ! meet with Huerta delegates to dls oubs the' formation of a provisional government in Mexico." . Federals in Embroglio. Mutiny among Mexican Federal soldiers near American, outposts at Vera Cruz was a subject of interest in American official quarters. Several messages from General Funston re ported that fighting between the Fed erals and mountaineers was in prog ress. The Mexican Federal comman der had previously warned General Funston that the mountaineers had threatened to attack the American lines. Wanted to Lead Mutiny. An' element of humor wis injected into the situation- when a representa tive'of the revolutionary Junta at V?Va Cruz asked General Funston for permission to go out and direct the mutiny. Officials here see danger for General Huerta should the mutiny cut of his exit from Mexico City. His early departure is assured in offi cial circles, but if the mutineers tri uhpph, it Is pointed out that Huerta scarcely could expect safe conduct of the government to the coast. FUNSTON TELIS OF MUTINY. Part of Federal Army Near V^ra Cruz hi Rebellion. Vera CruzA Mex. , July 7.?Briga dieif General Funston made public to day copies of/the telegrams exchanged last night yoetween American army headquarters and Lieutenant Colonel Izunza, commanding the Mexican Federal , outposts. In his dispatch Izunza said: ? "A portion of mj^infantry outposts has revolted and I am about to go out to~reduce them to order." The Mexican commander said he notified General Funston because he desired to prevent alarm smong the American outposts In the event of the mutinous troops seeking to .enter the American lines or of an action oc curring in their vicinity. General Funston assured Col. Izun za that the deserters would be arrest ed If they approach the American outposts. No unusual activity was reported by the American outposts during the night Captain Agullar and two lleuten ants led the mutinous Infantry post of 80 men. They had been In com munication with a body of Constitu tionalist troops, estimated at 1,000, OGar Tejeria . The outposts sent forward an emis sary to notify the Constitutionalists that Captain Agullar was ready to da TIM captalnthen seized the aeflfle of the rural guards and all tte amunltlon td the vicinity. Anolher report that General Huerta was ready to resign and had sum moned Gen. Garcia Pena to the cap ital from Cordoba to succeed him was brought here today by one whoso relations with the foreign .legations In Mexico City are close. He said that in diplomatic circles it was ac cepted as true that General Huerta was'prepared to resign and that when he,, the informant, was at Cordoba last night Gen. Gracla Pena was pre paring to leave immediately in obe dience to order to report personally to General Huerta. Villa Sends Sponsor. A new commissioner joined the ranks of Constitutionalists in* sarflff lersluredOAesHVd a YD1 Washington tonight. He is Vito Kres sias Robles, a Villa adherent who came direct from irforren- to look af ter the interests of the fighting gen eral in the American capital. He conferred with members of the Con stitutionalist junta, but would say nothing concerning his mlssiorf 1 Ker. James K. Joncs. After several days of critical Ill ness Mr. Jajpes R. Jqpes of Franklin County dlefl Sunday morning, June the twenty-eighth in his sixty-fourth year. After a life of loving scrvice in his Master's" cause, and uncoiqplain Ing patience undor the stress! of ill health, he passed gently into the great beyond surrounded by his loved ones la his last hoiirsT ? Mr. Jon'-s was. bore in Fanklhi County, but for many years lived in other parts of Norih , Carolina ; and Virginia. He graduated at Wake Forest College in the class with the present President of that Institution, Louis L: Poteat. He entered, the ministery of the Baptist church in early manhood 'and ?.for eighteen years ministered to the spiritual needs of his fallow man, his purity of. heart and warm sympath etic nature endearing him to all who' knew him. During his ministry he hejd charges at Morganton, Smlthfleld, Hickory, Cape Charlec Va., and at Wayne8Ville which was his last charge. His health failed and he re turned to his old home where he spent his last years. Mr. Jones was a man of keen intellectual sensibilities with an undercurrent of humor which made him a welcome friend and a general companion always. Living as he did so closely In the heart of his home his loss is great to his family, each member of which reflects his gentle personality, and the splendid training tendered them by him and his noble wife who was prior to iler marriage, Miss May Chamblee. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife and six chllden, Messrs Will and Joe Jones, the former of Raleigh, Mrs. W. G. Hankens of Kissimmee, Fla. Misses Mamie, Mattle and Virginia Jones The funeraLserviccs were held from the home an- Monday morning at half past ten o'clock by Rev. John F. Mltchiner pastor of Flat Rock church of which Mr. Joneswas a member. Rev. Walter Gllmore of Loulsburg assisted in the services. The in terment was at the Loulsburg cemetery. The active pall bentrers were Messrs. J. W. King, M. S. Clifton, J. P. Timblake, S. P. Boddie, F. W. Justice R. B. Allen, M. B. Chamblee, j and Dr. H. A. Newell. The Honorary pall bearers were Messrs. Wyatt Freeman, B. G. King, R. J. Conyers, and B. B. Tomlinson. POLICEWOMAN FAVORS LOVERS Miss McAdie Resigns Rather Than j Stop Spooners In Parks. Bayonne's policewoman. Miss Ruth I McAdie, said that sua. would reaigli. | "I don't want to watch spooners: it is a mean job," said Miss McAdie "I- wouldn't be the cause of Jovers los ing their benches in the park. Let some one else do It. "Besides, I have r eceived too much | notoriety. A position of lady police man would be all right, but when you.' I name gets Into every newspaper iw | the cpuntry you strenuously object. All the members of Bayonne's play ground commission were made special policemen by Mayor Bert Daly. Miss McAdie, by Vlrture of hor position as socreuu? to the commission, receiv ed the appointment of policeman. New York Times. Lawn Party. We are request^ to 'state, that there will be a lawn party at Wesley's church on Saturday evening, July 18th tor thtf benefit og the church, from 7:00 to 11:00 o'clock. The public is Invited to attend. COUNTY COM MISSIONERS HOLD BEGUIAR SESSIoTltOSIlAV flatter* of Only Routine Business Came Before The -Board?Report of Special Committee Received. The Board of County Commission ers met In regular session last Monday with all members present,. After- read ing and -approvingthe minuteB of the last meeting the following business was disposed of: It was ordered that Mosed Arling ton be stricken from outside pauper list. Ruffln branch was ordered to tie stricken from outside pauper list. The Board with the assistance of the sheriff proceeded to draw the Jury list. - It was ordered that the two lire Companies be allowed $50.00. each as an annual appropriation. It was ordered that Walter Harris be put on outside pauper list at $1.00 per month. It was ordered that J. E. Harris be relieved of taxes on thirteen acree of land In Cedar Rock township and poll, same having been listed twice. It was ordered that the report of the* Committee appointed to investi gate the Medical Depository be re ceived and filed. It was ordered that Mr. M. R. Sykes be allowed 32 feet of piping for road N from Seven Paths to J. R. Phelps shop. Report of Dr. J. E_ Malone, County Health officer, was received and filed. Isham. Kearney colored was allow ed to go to county home. Mildred Hayes was allowed $1.00 per month as outside pauper. It waS ordered that the R. P. Taylor, lot known as the hotel lot be assessed as a whole at $4,000.00 J. B. King was allowed 18 feet of 10 inch piping for use on Louteburg and Raleigh road. Senica Yarborough was allowed to be placed on outside pauper list at $1.00 per month. . Report of E. N. Williams, Superin tendent-of County Home was received and filed: He reports seven white and sixteen colored Inmates. After allowing a number of ac counts" the Board adjourned to meet again on Monday July 13th, 1914. J|is? Taylor Entertains. In honor of her guests, Misses Tay lor and Cheatham of Oxford and Nellie Harrison of Centerville, Miss SalHe Taylor very delightful entertained on.1 Wednesday evening. The guests were met on the broad veranda by their hostess, who never looked more charming than on this oc casion, clad in a beautiful lace over chameuse and wearing some rare old gems. In the hall the guests were pres ented to the guests of honor andserved punch from massive silver punch bowl. , Miss Susie Meadows and Mr. Geo. Walker served punch in a most grace ful and genial manner, and the guests then entered the par}ors, where hearts and rook were played. Several vocal and instrumental solos were given andadded much to the enjoy ment of. the evening. Miss Taylor proved herself quite an artist in the selection and execution of her color scemes. The hall was beau tifully decorated In white and green. palms, ferns and training vines were arranged In a most imagine and at tractive manner. The north parlor was decorated in ferns, "black eyed Susans"- field daisies and magnolias, ,- c The south parlor was beautiful in magnolias, ferns and white carnations After the games and music the^gtiesta were shown Into the dining room where Misses Una Mae Hayes-. Itattjfc! Allen .? .and I^onie Meadows served cream, c.-.ke and mints. | Here tbe enjoyment of the e venlng met Its climax and was a sceqe of much beauty and gaiety. The room was beautifully decorated In pink and green, ferns and pink carnations be ing wed In a, most pleasing way in d ? blending beautifully with the light of candles, the sparkle of out glass and glint of sliver and rare old china Forty-live guSirt* ware. crjKapt. the out oftown guests being: Miss Mary Tay lor of Oxford, Miss Nellie Harrison ot Centerville, Miss 84111a Chatles Cheatham of Oxford, and Messrs Win field Taylor, LinSay Taylor, and Char les Fort of Oxford. The yOong people WOT? unanimous In voting Miss Taylor th^ovltoat of hostesses and declared H of the most pleasant evenings of their