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Only $1.00 Per Year | I L% F I An Advertising Medium 1116 I railKllf] IIITI6S -L A. F. JOHNSON, Editor und Manager. THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION. SUBSCRIPTION ?1.00 PER YEAR. XLV. . LOUISBURG, N. C., FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1?15. NUMBER 13. REUNION AND MEMORIAL DAY SEVERAL MORE SCHOOLS CLOSE ENJOY>?LE OCCASIONS The School* at Justice, Franklin ton . and Youngs ville Close?Seven Paths Exercises Wednesday. During the past week we have had I the pleasure of attending the closing j exorcises of schools as follows: At Justice. The closing exercises at Justice High school began at 8 p. m. on Wed nesday, May 5th, with a recitation con test. This was greatly enjoyed by all present On Thursday night at 8 p. m. the exercises by the primary and inter mediate grades were succcs3fully presented. , f Friday was the day for the principal exercises and closing addresses. These began at 10 a. m. with a song "My United States." Rev. G. M. Duke then gave a short prayer, after which Miss M. W. Stalllngs sang, a solo: "Bustling Leaves." J. P. Wheless. de livered an oration: "God's Last, Best Gift to Man," and a quartette sang: "My Old Kentucky Home." The declamation contest which fol lowed was greatly enjoyed by all pres ent and stirred up great enthusiasm for the different speakers. Mr. James Elijah Wheless won the medal for the best declamation. Rev. W. M. Gilmore with a few ap propriate remarks then introduced the speaker of the occasion, Rev. O. W. Sawyer, who chose as his subject, "Changes in the Domestic Functions in the Home and school Life." He made a contrast between the old time home and the modern one, and gave as examples the change ?from candles and lamps to electricity. Mr. Sawyer called upon the State to take care of its orphans in the same manner that it provided for the insane and others. He said that we should cease to re gard the child as an asset instead of a liability. He stated that the suffra gettes were mainly women of leisure and dissatisfied factory women, and that their proper places were in the homes. In conclusion lie* urged that we provide better teachers for our children. Mr. Gilmore closed the morning ex ercises by delivering prizes, which went to the following pupils: James Elijah Wheless, gold medal for best declamation; Bern Stalllngs, i!or highest average in the intermediate grades; Luttie Boone, for best be havior in intermediate grades; Ramon Perry, for most head marks in spell ing; Columbus Bo wen, for best be havior in primary grade; and Minnie Boone, for best behavior in the higher grade. The next part of the program was dinner. It is needless to say that this was popular with all ana was not neglected by anyone. The Old Con federate Veterans and delegates of the U. D. C. sat at one end of the table together. A most interesting feature of the day's exercises was the decoration or the Confederate monument, the first to be erected in this county. After dinner the crowd reassem bled in the school room. Many of the old veterans of the county were pres ent $s this was also the occasion of their county reunion. Remarks were made by the following Old Veterans: Capt. T. S. Collie, Mr. Joe Duke, Capt. Phil. Alston, and Rev. G. M. Duke. There were in all twenty-three Old Vets present on the platform. The delegates of the U. D. C. from Louis burg were: Mrs. T. W. Bickett, S. J. Parham, E. M. Perry, and J. B. Yar borough, all of whom occupied places on the platform. The marshalls for the occasion were, Philotimy?J. F. Wheless?Chief, W. M. Delbrldge, L. R. May, John Faulk, E. J. Wheless. Eureka?Annie Wilder?Chief, Mary Stallings, Lucile Wheless, Ethel Ed wards, Kate Perry. ; Taken as a whole the occasion was a great credit to the teachers and the school, and to Mr. Lawrcnce Bowdcn who made the occasion possible. Prof. T. H. Sledge, principal, was elected for the third consecutive year in recognition of his splendid work at this school since he took charge. YnnngsTllIe Graded School. Possibly the most successful session In the history of the YoungsvUle graded school, which has been so mas terly conducted the past year by Superintendent Eddinger, and his excellent corps of assistants Misses Mary Tlmberlake, Mary Winston, Horl gle Williams and Gertrude Winston, came to a close on last Monday night, when the play "Miss Topsy Turvy," was presented by the school.- The ex exercises began on Thursday evening when a most interesting program con sisting of dialogues, songs, recitations, declamations, music, drills etc., was rendered in such a perfect manner that It reflected much credit upon all concerned. This was the usual school day exercises and the marshals for the ocaslon were Messrs. Aubrey Winston, Wilmot Pearce, Misses Bettle Holden and Julia Winston. Friday afternoon was the oc casion of the graduating exer cise? and although the absence of ocasion, whose car became stranded In the mud on the way rendering It im possible for him to reach there In time causing disappointment to many,' the exercises were Interesting and uplift ing. "Carolina was used as an open ing chorus and wan followed by invo cation. Having to despehse with the address the declamation and recitation contest was begun and each subject and Its presentation was able and well done. Those taking part and their subjects were: "The Land of Pro mise a sequence of trlbutlon," Claude Jeffreys; "How Ruby Played," Nora Pearce; "The Mother of Man;" Claude Gay; "Little Blossoms," Julia Wins ton; "The Unknown Speaker," Aub rey Wiggins; "The Angels Wicked ness.;" Annie Perry. The awarding of medals was next In order and the task was most pleasingly performed by Mr. B. W. Ballard, of Franklinton, and Mr. A. O. Dickens, of Louisburg. The recipients were: Aubrey Wiggins, for scolarship; Aubrey Wiggins, for Declamation; Annie Perry for Recita tion; Effie Tharington, for penmanship and reading course. Others winning prizes were: Mary Pearce, Mozell William?, Willie May Moore, Gladys Timberlake, Claude Cheatham, Jr., James Timberlake'Jr., Lewis Winston, Irene Woo^lief, Katherine Burrows, Bettle Holden, May S. Patterson, Ora Pace, Josephine/Alford. The judges for the recitation and declamation contests were: Messrs. B. W. Ballard, A. O. Dickens and Miss ColU? Perry.* The marshals for this ocaslon were: Dewey Underwood, Manly Moss, Effie Tharington? Maude Winston. The play "Miss Topsy Turvey" which was to have ben held on Fri day night, but was postponed on ac count of the weather to Monday night was a most happy climax to a most successful aloslng. Large numbers from Franklinton, and Wake Forest were prominent and enjoyed an excel lently rendered drama in three acta. Each part was well taken and better rendered. Quite a nice little sum was raised for school improvement. Frankllnton Graded School. Frankllnton has a right to be proud- of its graded school and especially the past session which has been so successfully conducted by Superintendent H. E. Craven, and his excellent corps of as sistants, Miss Agnes Pegram, 1st grade; Miss Alice Medlln; 2nd grade; Mrs. M. A. Wood, 3rd and 4th grades; Miss Mary Porter, 5th grade;.. Miss Alice Tull, 6th grade; Miss Madge Edwards. 7th and 8th grades; Miss Irwin Magee, 9th and 10th, grades. The enrollment this session was 275 and made a record of 83 percent of the school courses in attendance. Thursday night was the occasion af the graduating exercise's and was in charge of the graduating class with Messrs. Crawford Kearney, president and Joe Whitaker, secretary. The ex ercises were opened by prayer offered by Rev. J. H. Buffalo, after which the reading of the names of those receiv ing attendance certificates was made as follows: Those who made perfect attendance records for this year "were: First Grade?Brentice Ward, Berdie Ethridge, Eugene Pearce, Willie Mit chell, Ja,ck Purnell. . Second Grade?Maurine Mitchell, Joe Mann Mitchell, Maro Lee May, Sherwood Roberson, Lula Tharring ton, Robt. Henderson Winston, Vera Wester Mollie Strickland, Herman Pool. Third Grade?Emmitt Mitchell, Nel lie- Joyner, Wilson Kearney. Fourth Grade?Ruby Daniel Elsie Joyner, Lettice Rooker, Mary Speed, John, Frye, Paul Middleman. Fifth Grade?Clarence Cooke, Ed ward Frye, Rebeckah Pearce. Sixth Grade?Lee Ethridge, Myrtle Rowe. Seventh Grade?Jamie Pearce, J. D. Speed, Jr. Eighth Grade?Louis Rose. Ninth Grade?John * Edwin Rose, Cora Freeman. Tenth Gi'ade?Lillie Harrison White. Those making perfect attendance records for the past two years wore; Maurine Blackley, Vera Wester, Robt. Henderson Winston, Nellie Joy> ner, Wf'.son Kearney, Emmitt Mit chell, Ruby Daniel, Lettice Rooker, John Frye, Myrtle Rowe, Janie Pearce. The class exercises were next in order and were as follows; Class Song Declamation?"Universal Education," Crawford Kearney. Last Will and Testament?Annie Wes ter. v Presentation of clasa^gift?a drugget for the stage?By Nellie Vann Ray. Acceptance of class gift?Elizabeth Purnell, of the 4th grade, v Declamation?"The Old North State? Sidney High. Class Prophecy?Written by Anna Mae Wilder, but read by Lolile Blackley. Graduates?William Best, Lolile Blackley, Sidney 'High. Crawford Kearney, Nellie Ray, Alice Uttleyj Annle Wester, Joe Whitaker, Lillie White, Anna Mao Wilder. The presentation of graduating certificates by B. W. Ballard was a j moot Interesting feature and was fol lowed by the Literary address by Dr. A. H. Patterson, of the Chair of Ap plied Science of the University of North Carolina. This was a most masterful piece of literature and con i tatned much sound thought and re search. His talk was along the line that common sense was not sufficient within Itself and forcibly illustrated the fact that education and practice were necessary to get the most out of pnmmnn nan??. His speoch was great ly enjoyed by tlie many present and will be long remembered. This was followed by the class song and a most interesting programme was concluded The marslialls were taken from 7th, 8th, and Sth grades and was composed (Continued on page four) AMONG THE VISITORS SOME YOU KNOW AM) HOVE YOU DO^NOTKMMV. Personal Items, About Folks anil Their Friends' Who Travel Here And There. Mr. W. B. Drake, of Raleigh, was a visitor to Louisburg the past week. Mr. H. A. fcarlton, of Richmond, was a visitor to Louisburg the pdst week. Miss Sallio Taylor went over to Wake Forest to see the Corburn Play ers. Mr. W. H. Ruffln returned the past week from business trip to pitts boro. Mrs. Willie Hester, of Lakeland, Fla., is visiting friends and relatives in Louisburg. Rev. and Mrs. C. Robinson, of Jonesboro, visited her sister, Mrs. W. H. Furgurson, the past week. Messrs. T. T. Hicks, of Henderson, and B. C. Beckwith, of Raleigh at tendered court here this week. Capt. S. P. Boddle, Lieuts. G. L. Crowetll and G. A. RickB left Tues day for Raleigh to attend the officers school of the National Guard. > Dr. H. A. Newel) and Dr. D. T. Smithwick left Tuesday for Raleigh to accompany Miss Frances Smithwick to the hospital, where she will undergo an operation for appendicitis. TOWN COMMISSIONERS MEET. Sworn In Thursday Night?Elects Officers Tuesday Night The Board of Town Commissioners met in a special session on Thursday night of last week and all newly elec ted members and the Mayor, were sworn in. This cpmpleted the busi ness of this meeting so adjournment was taken to Friday night, when on account of sickness a full meeting could not be had, the meeting was again adjourned to Tuesday night. At this time the Board met with all pres ent. The business before the meeting being that of electing a Clerk, Police and Are deportment officers an exe cutive session was had. Upon re opening th? meeting the election was taken up. A. W. Alston and S. A. Newfll were put in nomination fox Clerk and the ballot sCOOT""Alston 5, Newell 1, therefore Alston was der clared elected. ... *r J.. C. Tucker and J. C. Pape were put in nomination for Chief of Police and the ballot was taken and resulted Tucker 3, Pace 3, This being a tie Mayor Turner had to cast a vote to decide the winner, therefore he voted in favor of Pace which made his elec-^ tlon. H C. Feiry and T. P. Alford were named for night Police and the ballot as taken stood Perry 5, Alford 1. B. H. Meadows and J. E. Thomas were put in nomination for keeper of ilre house and the ballot taken re sulted Meadows 5, Thomas 1. ' The newly elected officers were given the oath of office and the Board adjourned to its next regular meet 1LR. Weekly Weather Forecast .? Issued by tlie U. S. Weather Bureau, Washington, D. C. for the wee|i beginning Wednesday, May 18, 1915. For South Atlantic and East Gulf States: There will be rain Wednesday in the South At lantic States but otherwise fair weather will preTall dnr Ing the week. Temperatures will rise Thursday and will l?e aboiit normal therenfter( Gets Appointment. Jolm Neal, who recently passed a rigid examination In Raleigh, has re ceived his appointment to Annapolis through Congressman E. W. Pou. Mr. Neal was first alternate to the position and when his principal failed in th erecent examination, he received the appointment, having passed the examination with perfect satisfaction. After completing his High school course here, h? attended the Colum bian A"i?my and Navy Preparatory -school at Washington, D. C., tho past year. 7 ~~ Mr. Neal Is the oldest son of Mrs. W. P. Neal of this city and is one of the mo?t popular and capable young men Loulsburg has ever sent out. He has a fine physique, well developed, and has been an easy winner in all athle tic sports among his fellows. In in tellectual contests He has been equally successful. In the forensic field he has also won w.orthy laurels, but from a child he has been enamourcl of the sea. A bright future stretches out be fore him in his chosen field of acti vity, the navy. Mr. R. J. Malone has leased and re-opend the Vandergrift Hotel near the bridge. Mr. Malono is a capable young man and will give the traveling public all possible accommodations. He informs us he will keefc an up-to date Hotel in every particular. STRUCK BY TORPEDO Ift'SITAMA SUNK BYjGEBMAX SUBMARINES. Over One Hundred Americans Missing, Majority of Passengers and Crew Dead. On Friday, May 7th, the Cunard Liner Lusitania was torpedoed by German submarines when she was only a few miles off the Irish coast. Over twelve hundred were killed and drowned out of total of nineteen hun dred and nineteen persons who were on board. Before she left New York telegrams and warning were received by many of the passengers that the Lusitania was-to be sunk. The Ger man Embassy published advertise ments in a number of the leading papers stating that persons who took passage on any of the ships of the allies were in imminent danger and did so at their own risk. These warnings were unheeded. ,It Is reported that the Lusitania, unconveyed txy any British war vessels, kept to the regu lar steamship route in spite of vote less warnings from the English coasts that submarines were on the lookout for her. Capt. Turner evidently trusted to the speed and tfie supposed unslnkable construction of his ship to carry him safely through the dan gerous zone. On account of the great speed of the Lusitania it was be lieve that no submarine could catch her, and even If it did that she could not be sunk bv torpedoes on account of her numerous water-tight compart ments and double bottom. -Many notable Americans are re ported lost, among them are A. G. Vaiiderbilt, Charles Frohman, Elbert Hubbard, J. TO. Forman, and Charles Klein. One hundred and eighty-eight Americans were on board and only for|y-one are reported saved. This large proportion of lost is greatertthan that of any other nationality on board and reflects credit on them for their heroism in allowing others to leave the ship first. It is reported by one of the survivors that he saw Mr. Van derbilt take a life belt from his own person and place it on that of a wo man. President Wilson lfas not as yet de cided on the course that the United States will pursue in regard to the sinking of the Lusitania and the loss of so many Americans. He has re ceived a great many telegrams, some of them urging hfm to declare war against Germany and others urging vigorous retaliation. He has indica ted. however, that he will only decide on what course to pursue after he has obtained all the necessary evidence obtainable. Many of his advisers con sider the sinking of the American ship Gu!flight by the Germans-a more pe_r ious incident from our standpoint. The Lusitania was built in Glasgow and launched on June 7th, 1906. She ^Oifede a speed of 25 knots on trial trip, and on tyer maiden voyage crossed the Atlantic in 5 days and 54 minutes. L.The panssenger accommodations were: First class. 550; second class 500; third class 1.300. Length of ship, 785 feet; 88 feet beam, and 60 feet deep Gross tonnage 32,500; net tonnage 0, 145. Hull of vessel was provided with 175 water-tight compartments closing automatically from the bridge. The Lu.^itania's turbine engines developed 70.000 horsepower, driving four shafts, each with a three blade propeller. The cost of the vessel was $7,000,000. Hnrnca-Philathea Convention. The Franklinton Baraca-Phllathea Union held its second semi-annual meeting at Frankllaton on Saturday May the 1st and 2nd, a large number of classes belonging to the Union were represented. They were met at the Baptist church on Saturday afternoon and assigned homes, although "a" large delegation were present, there were so many good homes had been arranged for delegates, that the com mittee were very much distressed be came they didn't have delegates for all the homes. "The Union convened at the Baptist church on Saturday evening at S o'clock. Hon. R. B. White delivered the address of welcome in a few well chosen words he extended to all a hearty welcome to Franklinton in be half of the churches. He expressed a peculiar pleasure in welcoming the people of Franklin county, lUb peo ple to, his home town. He was fol lowed by Mr. J. H. Bunn, who res ponded in behalf of the Union. Prof. Scott gave a very interesting talk on "The Responjflhility and the op portunity of the organized class." Miss Annie Wilder read an entertain ing and helpful paper, showing what each member might, could, would and should, may can, and must do to make hir-or her class a success After this the meeting was turned into a social for a few moments that the delegates might get acquainted with each other and with the people of .Franklinton. Sunday morning- the meeting was held at the Baptist Miurch, opening with devotional exercises led by Mr. A. S. Hinton. This was followed by the regular business meeting. The calling of the roll, reading the minutes of the last meeting, and the report of the classes. Tho reports were all good and showed that the classes were dulnp, a tuuif live classes applied for membership and I were gladly jrelcomed into the Union. The chairnran of the extension com mittee reported that two new classes ! had been organized since our last' meeting. Mr. L. R. Call, of Wake Forest delivered the regular convention speech at the 11 o'clock hour. Mr. Call Is a very enthusiastic Baraca Phllathea worker, and we feel that his presence with us meant a great deal toward the Success of the meet ing. A very enjoyable feature of the con vention was the music, especially the Baraca quartet rendered by members of the Franklinton choir. The closing service was held Sun day afternoon at the Methodist church, beginning at 3 o'clock. Mr. J. W. Bal lard gave a short talk on "How Baraca answers the question "Am I my bro thers keeper." The nominating committee sugges ted offices for the ensuing year as fol lows: Mr; Clarence Pearce, presi dent; Mr. Fray first VJve-presl dent; Miss Irene Sledge second Vice president; Mr. A. S. Hinton third Vice president; Miss Annie Allen fourth Vice-president; Miss Annie Wilder, secretary and treasure; Miss Lenna White editor and reporter, who was unanimously elected,- Mr. L/ R. Call, then led in a round table discussion Baraca and Philatheas were Invited to tell the trouble of their clantf?s and "i^arn the remedy for them in the ex perience of some other class. The meeting then adjourned to meet with the Joyqers Chapel Baptist churcl} at Pilot the first Sunday in November and Saturday before. We feel that the convention was a great success, which was due in no small me&Bure to the goifld people of Franklinton. They certainly prove that they knew how to entertain Baraca-Philathea convention^ Reporter. (iraduating Recital. On Monday, May 10th, 1915, at 8:.10 in the College Chapel Miss Lottie Kathaleen Keer, aslsted by Miss Ruth Hall at the piano, gave her graduating recital in expression. Miss Keer captivated her audience in her first selection "The Bull Terrier and the Baby," a very amusing story of a baby lost supplanted by a beastly little Bull Terrier. Both the loser of the baby and the pup are in great trouble over the loss, but finally the awkward situation is relieved by the young lady, who has lost her sister's baby agreeing to accept the Bull Pup on condition that he also secure its master. Miss Kerr then plunged from this light amusing story into one of Van Dyke's best selections, and gave "The Lost Word" with an earnestness and feeling that brought tears to the eyes of her auditors and proved her an artist. Throughout the recital It was the wonder and admiration of the audience that the she could so quickly, naturally change from light to serious mood, there seemed no phase of emo tion that she was not able to portray and give with real feeling. The tragedy and emotion of Lady Macbeth seemed as easy and natur al to her as the childish little, pranks of a naughty small bby in "The Pun ishment of Robert." " ** Miss Hall very beautifully played Liszt's Love Dream during the even ing, which seemed fost the finishing touch to make this evening one of per fect enjoyment. Honor Roll. Honor Rolls for fourth and fifth grades of Loulsburg graded schools, for week ending May, 8th, 1915, Miss Eliza Moore teacher. Fourth?Virginia Perry, Eleanor Perry, Effie Taylor, Webb Loy, Harris* Turner, Ruffln Stamps, Ellie Parham, Maurice Clifton, Russell Wilson. Fifth?Louise Jones, Catherine Bob bitt, Elizabeth Furgurson, Armour WilcoXt ffenry Ruffln. Fifth and sixth grades, Miss Loula "JlfFmab tcSTcher. Fifth?Lucy Allen, Margaret Cooke, Kenneth Collier, Davis Egerton, George Houck, Clara Hudson, Ruth Gattis, Alice Harris William Moorman, Katherine Pleasants, Paul Beasley. Sixth?Leule'ne Allen, Gerald Allen, Ellie Bailey, Jesse Clay, Otto Gun ther, Mamie Hayes, Jim Allen Hill, Noma Hoi lings worth, Emily Inscoe, Lulie Inscoe, Garnet Myers, Rowland Nash Gus Reavis, Maggie Taylor, Annie W. Waddell, Clyde White Maur ice Murphy. ? Third grade, Miss Mamio Jones teacher, Bettle Burt Hill, Margaret Inscoe, Annfc Willis Boddie, Emma Lawrence Joyner, Speed Williams, Emma Page Wilder, Gordon Uzzell. Organize* ?w ('amp. Mr. E. B. Lewis, of Kinston a mem ber of the Sovereign Board of Mana gers of the Woodmen of the World, was at Bunn, this county, on Thursday night of last week and installed a new Camp of this order. The officers elect ed and installed were as follows: B. P. Carneal, C. C.; R. V. Harris. A. V. J. R. Ballentine, B.; B. B. Sykes, C.; W. H. Williams, E.; G. A. Alford, W.; P. B. Alford, S.; Dr. B. C. Johnson. Physician. The Camp was given the name of Bunn, and Is No. 670, and their meet ing nights are, Ui?- second and fourth Tuesday nights each month. This is one of the best sections in the county and the New Camp promises to be a live and progressive one. Frankllnton Local*. "... Mrs. R. I. Cheatham, and daughter. Miss Annie Glenn, of Norfolk, Va., are visiting her son Mr. D. F. Cheat | ham. - , >Ir. anil, Mrs. J. B. Cheatham, of Kawvilte*. Tenn., are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.' W. Ballard. FRANKLIN -SU , PERIOR COURT COX VEXED MONDAY CRIMINAL AND CIVIL. With Hon. F. A. Dan lies on Bench Many ('uses Disposed .of?Stoto-t tu Ellington today. The regular May towi-of Franklin Superior court for the trial of crimin al and civil cases. Convened on Mon day. afternoon, with His Honor F. A. Daniels, Judge Presiding and Hon. H. E. Norrls, Solicitor, representing tho State. The Judge in beginning his charge made excuse for his absence in the morning as due .to attending the funeral of one of his closest friends, Hon. F .A. woodard, of Wilson, from this he entered into a lengthy but able and forceful charge which im pressed our people as one of the best delivered here in some time. He ex plained in detail the duty of a grand jury and the officers and did not for get to remind the citizen of his duty in enforcing the laws. The grand jurors drawn for the term were: W. H. Furgurson, Fore man, J. H. Oupton, H. J. Hayes, A. M. House. Q. E. Winston, Lee Neal, col., J. T. Edwards, O. K, Afford, J. H.' Southall, J. S. Harrier--?. ^6. Meadows, A. S. Gupton, F. R. WilJtrrms.'Jonnnie Pearce, K. J. Perry, J. B. Land, J. R. Alford, S. R. Boone, S. J. AITord was sworn as officer to the grand jury. With the Solicitor in his able and efficient manner representing the State the following cases were disposed of: State vs. Tom,. Denton, continued. State vs. Bob Woodlicf, nol pro3 with leave. State vs. Lemon Finch capias and continued. State vs. Charley Whitley and Henry Satterwhlte, capias and con tinued. State vs. Wm. Neal, seduction plea of nolo contendere, 12 months on roads. " State vs. Wm. Neal, -c. p. a., guilty, ! two years on roads. State vs. Bob Yarborough, unlaw ful possession of whiskey, 12 months on roads. State vs. Ras James, Will Alston. I Charles Wilson, gambling, capias and I continued. State vs. Bill Davis c. c. w., capias | and continued. ? - ? [ ,State vs. H. Satterwhite, affray nol pros with leave. State vs. Chas. Whitley and H. Sat terwhlte gambling nol pros with leave. State vs. Noel. Smith retailing, con tlnued under former order. _State vs.* Chas. Wilson, murder, nol pros with leave. State vs. Willie Lou Harris, a. d. w., pleads guilty, judgment suspended upon payment of costs. State vs. Willie Lou Harris, c. c. w., nol pros. State vs. Eddie Murphy, false pre tense, nole contendere, judgment suspended. State vs. Henry Green, false pre tense, nol pros with leave. State V8j Bud Young disturbing public worship, pleads guilty, judg ment suspended, upon payment of costs. ^ State vs. Bogle Griffin, c. c. w? pleads guilty, judgment suspended upon payment of costs. State vs'. K. W. Holmes perjury, waives bl>ll pleads guilty through Counsel, judgment suspended upon payment of costs. State vs. Clyde Davis, c. c! w., pleads guilty, fined $10 and cost?. State vs. I. Spire, retailing, four cases called and failed, judgment ni set fn capias and continued, boiid to remain as fixed. State vs. Luke Thomas a. d. w, pleads guilty, judgment suspended upon payment of costs. State vs. Alonzo Hagwood, dispos ing of mortgaged property, guilty fined $16 and costs. State vs. J. M. Hedgepeth, unlaw ful possession of whiskey, called and failed, judgment ni si sel fq,. State vs. Frank Green. 1. and r. pleads guilty. State vs. Willie Wright, removing crops, nol pros with leave. Stfite vs. Luke-Thomas, c. c. w? pleads guilty, fined $10. and costs. -State vs. Wiley ThArington, larceny, not guilty. State vs. Ben Cooke, cruelty to anl- .. mats, not guilty. State vs. Hugh F. Wendell false pre tense, not guilty. State vs. Joe Smith, a. d. w? pleads gui)ly. fined $35 and costs, and re quired to pay to prosecuting witness $20. s Court was still In progress as we went to press and will probably last the remainder of the week. The grand jury completed its work yesterday afternoon. New Enterprise. Mr. T. C. Malone, District Superin tendent of the Metropolitan Life Insur ance Co., and Mr. S. B. Morlef, of Raleigh were In Loulsburg Tuesday for the purpose of establishing an office at this place. The necessary arrangements were made and work jtas begun Wednesday The local offle^dil be lu chart? Mr. Morley, who "thoroughly under stands this ' work The Metropolitan Is one ot the strongest and most pro gressive organisations of Its kind in existence and will b? quite an addition to the business Hfe of Loulsburg. I It's always hit or miss with some people?but generally Miss.