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iV. t i J! ESTABLISHED 1870. Country, God and Truth, SINGLE COPIES 6 CENTS. VOL. XXXVI, NO. 63. LUMBERTON, NOBTH CAROLINA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3.1005. WHOLE NO. 2076 .ill- ,J- '...' i ; ''V; 1 : - ' ' ' : . 1 : - THE LUMBER BRIDGE NEWS. DUMBER BRIDGE. IT. C REV. P. R. LAW, D. D., EDITOR. A long time ago - oar school teacher was a saintly young wc man of exceptionally Bweet spirit and gentleness of' manners. Oae of the sayings that she often re peated to her pupils which baa elnng to us with fall educational effect is "Let love - through all your actions ran and all your words be mild." There is much ' more in these words than one might suppose upon a hasty read ing. Love is the greatest thing in the world. It subdues what conquers everything else. No man can resist it. Women love to yield to it. Mildness of speech is sub duing and refining. A soft answer turueth away wrath. Wars of words, like wars with gatling guns and enfield rifles are to be es chewed. It is a bad sign to see a people thirsting for war, blood, death, so it is a bad sign to see in any man a thirsting and love for controversy and the use of bitter and ugly adjectives. To one and all it is better to heed the reiter ated words of our old time school teacher, "Let love through all your actions run and all your words be mild." The democratic spirit of all our people is to be seen in the univer sal gladness that the chief magis- trate of the republic is to pay the State a visit. Thousands will go to the capitol to see and hear him. He is the president of all, and all hoid him as such in affectionate regard. Every man worthy of the name of an American citizen be longs to his escort of honor and is his guard of defense. The great heart of the people is ready to hear his . words of encouragement and to obey his commands in the defense and' honor of the flag. Whether Republican or Demo cratic voters elected him boots little in all this. His policies and his bearing may be contrary to taste and judgment, but he is president. No weak and mean, no sordid and dishonorable man has ever been elected an American president. Never did such a great crowd attend the State fair aB will be present October 19th to see and hear our national chief. Great preparations are going on for the occasion. Nothing will be left undone to show the warmth of the hospitality of the heart of the people of the South toward him. We hope the day will be clear, one of our ideal autumn days and that thousands of the young aud old may have the privilege aud pleasure of seeing and hearing, many for the firBt time, an Ameri can president. The mere sight of one for large numbers is some thing to go down with family pride to the nnborn. It is peculiarly gratifying to note the odium that is attached nowadays, as oompared with ear lier days, to drunkenness and the drinking saloon and the man or community that, is in any wise in sympathy with them. We feel a sense of shame for the State that there is a community in it that would seriously agitate the ques tion &f re-opening, closed whiskey saloons, aud a deeper sense of ehame that any community in it should be so depraved and fallen so lew as to actually vote to re open them. This is ibe feeling of every righteous man r every - man who really loves hit fellow men and would have them rescued from temptations to drunkeness here and .a drunkards final doom hereafter. The great havoo of the saloon among those we love is enough to make it intensely and indescribably odious. No one can carry a benevolent impulse in his heart toward a business that has a part, however small it may be, id the ruin and degredation of those dear to as by the ties of a a common brotherhood, ' ties of friendship, ties of blood. Id the growth J of "the ostracism1' that "is seen everywhere toward the saloon and drunkenness we take Courage and see the breaking of the long day when suck, evils will be in tolerable and seen no more. - God speed the day.- No. words can tell out the horrible evil wrought by the drunkard upon his fellow men, his friends, his offspring himself. I The judge of all tne earth has expressed bis wrath no more fully nor hotly against any other wrong doing. God will help any drunk ard to save himself with a might that is uuto salvation. The dangers incident to drink ing stimulants iu general are well and widely enough recognized. But the consequences do not de ter. Many recklessly run the risk. The inherent 6vil, which baB no regard of course to result?, deters still less. Immense injury goes on about us as the outcome. The God of tms world, the Devil, whose great work is to destroy souls, bodies, wreck fortunes, homos, families, make children orphans, wives widows with broken and bleeding hearts and stained names insidiously and ingeniously, not only attempts to make the use of them decent and respect able, but als) to secrete them undr the covert of apparently innocent,; palatable and helpful beverages. -These statements may be felt to be generalizations too broad to be practical. Well, then let us state for the good it may do and certainly ought to do a case precisely in point. Suppose it is accepted as a fact that caffeine is the stimulating constituent in coffee. And that the very injurious effect of this constituent is held in abeyance by another constituent called caffsdine. Nature provides for us in a word by holding in check the destructive work of the caffeine by caffodinejn pur coffee. We tell here a part of the analysis of coffee. Now we are told that caffeine is used in the manufacture of coca-cola without the temper ing effects of caffodine. And we are told moreover that cocaine is used also in the manufacture of coca-cola. That there is reason to think all of this is true is ob vious. Men are seen enslaved by coca-cola as truly as they are by opium or whiskey. The bonds may not be bo strong, but they are enslaviug shackles all the same. The victim is a sufferer in mind and body and has an appetite whetted for other more intense stimulating drinks and drugs. As a lover of souls and their bodies we raise a warning voice io those words against this so called ' soft drink." . Whitevllle. Reporter. Miss Hester Biggs, o'f Wilming ton, spent Sunday in Whiceville with Mrs. E. S. Lewis. X. W. McDiarmid, WilmiDgtcn, representing the Wilmington Star, has been in town several days this week in the interest of that splen did paper. A series of meetings began Mon day night at Pleasant Plans Bap tist church six miles below Vine- land. The meeting is being con ducted by Rev. Porter, assisted by Rev. Pitmau, of Lumberton. The song services are being conducted by J. J. Sasser, of Wbiteville. We are glad to see that many of our farmers are holding their cot ton for the minium price made by the Southern Cotton Association at the recent meeting held in Asheviile. Some little cotton is being sold to settle fertilizer bills, but the bulk of the crop is being held. Many say they are goin to hold for 12 1-2 cents. List of Utters -Remaining in the Lumberton, N. C, poetoffioe, Oot. 2, 1905. If not called for in one week will be sent to the Dead Letter Office, Washington, D. 0. Par ties calling will please say ad vertised : George Benson, William Carter, John Davis, Elias W. Davis, Miss Maurtha Deinniy, Beu Elond, Miss Reheoca Cooper, Caswell Haddook R. M. Houston, Louisa Love,rerr v. B- Johnson Miss Minni Lasone Hall McDaniel, J. B. MoNeill J. P. Poteat R. 0. Rozier Liwrence Scott. R ' M. Norment, Postmaster. , Mr. and Mrs H B. Ashley and little' ohild, of Red Springs, spent Saturday in town. Love Blossoming Too Late. There is a great host of weary men and women toiling on through life toward the grave, who most sorely need, just now, the cheer ing words and helpful ministries which we can give. The incense is gathering to scatter about their ooffins; but why should it not be scattered in the hard paths on which their feet to-doy are tread ing? The kind words are Jying in men's hearts unexpressed, trem blingjon their tongues unvoiced, whioh will be spoken by and by, when these weary ones are., sleep ing, but why should not .they be spoken now when they are needed so much and when their accents would give such cheer and hope? The flowers are growing to strew on their graves but why not Out them now to brighten dreary lives and dark paths? Many a good man goes through life, plain, plodding, living ob scurely, yet living a true Christian life, doing many a quiet kindness to his neighbors and friends, yet seldom hearing a word of com mendation or praise. 1 be vases filled with the incense cf affection are kept sealed. The flowers are not out from the stems. One day you stand by his ccilin and there are enough kind things said to have brightened every hour of his life, if only they had been said at the right time. There are enough flowers piled upon his casket of have kept his chamber filled with fragrance all though his- years, if only they had been sent day by day. How his heavy heart would have th inked God if, in the midst of his toils, burdens and struggles, he could have heard a few of the words of affection and approval that are now wasted on ears that hear them not. How much happi- j er he would have been in his weary days if he had known how many generous friends he had. Bat, poor man ! he had to die before the appreciation could express it self. Then the gentle words spok en over his cold form he oould not hear. The love blossomed out too late. J. R. Miller. Fire at Bcnnettsville. The business block west of the public square, with the exception of the Planters Bank Building, at BennelftvilleS.C, "srss con sumed by fire Friday night. The fire started by the explosion of a gas brazier in a bicycle shop, and the loss aggregates about $100, 000. The buildings burned includ ing the postoffice, whioh was a wooden building, a large brick buildinst occupied by Mr. W. P. Breeden as a harness and buggy store, and stables, the Excelsior Hardware Company and Weather jy's dry'goods store. The entire loss is about half covered by in surance. Cotton Growers' Association. A meeting of the township branches of the Cotton Growers' Association is called to meet Sat urday, October 7th, at which meet ing each township will elect three delegates to the County Associ ation, which will meet on Wed neiday, October lltb. County pa pers please copy. ' 1 J. A. McAllister, Secretary. Large Cotton Mill at Raeford. We learn that the citizens of Raeford are now organizing a company for the erection of a big cotton mill with a capital stock or $125,000. Already $80,000 of the stock has been taken. , Messrs. Caldwell & Carlyle have a change of ad on the second page of this paper. See what they have to say. Don't forget that their millinery opening will begin Thursday and will last throughout the week. " Aihpole News Letter J. B.JLewn, commonly called the King of Black Ankle, is very sick at his home just over Aabpole swamp. In fact his life is dispair. ei of. He is a man of great in fluence. The new Fall Millinery is creat ing quite an enthusiasm among the ladies. E. W. Floyd has the only stock i:i town and his trim mer, Miss Cish, 2ame from Balti more to take charge last week. She has all the latest styles a.d fancies aud will try to please all. Notice from Shenff McLeod that he will bo here Thursday, the filth, to collect tcxes is being posted. We trust our people will be ready for him, and with cotton over ten rejts, it seems they might be so. A very enjoyable ice cream party was held at Baltimore public school house last Wednesday night. In a voting contest for the prettiest young lady, the one who took the cak was Miss Eva Ashlfy, of Ash pole'. We are glad to report Dr. J. B. in better health. The methodiet church is much improved iu koks by the recent work d "oe to it. The congrega' tiou will be eAer grateful to pastor ABbby for his faithful earnest efforts to get it completed. They are also thankful for the kindness shown by the Presbyterian in allowing the use of their church daring the season of remodeling their cwr. Miss Mary Ivey left Friday for Dillon, S. C. to visit her son. W. S. Ivey. The beet scole made at the Gun Club last week was 17, made by Mr. Roy Williams. Concert at Baptist Churrh. A, mostenjoyable'entertainment was given by the young people of the Baptist church Sunday night. The program, consisting of recita tions, songs, was excellently ren dered. The church was packed before services begun, for it is a well known fact that when any thing is gotten up by these young people it is always a succesi, and gives enjoyment to all who attend. Lumberton Cotton Mill opened a public school at the mill yester day ro.orc.iug .for fce benefit cf children ot the families operating in the mills. Miss Gladys Barnes will be in charge and there will be no fee for tuition. By the way, we might remark that the opera tives in this mill appear well satisfied with their environments and such manifestations of inter est, as the above, on the part of the mill owners will contribute much to their pleasure as well as being of vast benefit. This action deserves commendation. We learn from Mr. A. O. Os borne that bis daughter, Miss Pauline, has entered Greenville Female College, of South Cro lina, and that Mrs. Osborne is not expected to return for, some time yat. This will, be "heard of with regret by her numerous friends here,, who were looking forward to her early return. Rev. J. W. Cobb, of Lumber Bridge, regular pastor of Clyburn ville, will commence a series of meetings there Saturday. Rev. J. T. Edmundson, of Raleigh will arrive Sunday to assist him. A cordial invitation is extended all to attend. Mr. E. J. Waits, of Marion, S. C.ybai purchased the artr studio of Mr. C. L. Hyatt, and has opened up for business. He comes well recommended and asks the patronage of our people in this issue of the paper. Miss Anna McLeod returned Saturday afternoon from a visit at Dillon and Rowland. To Meet October Ijth. Secretary Parker calls the vari ous county associations to meet not later than October 14th, and read the address of President Har vie Jordan, which has just been issued. At these meetings will al so be emphasized the importance of keeping the faith with the great movement, and holding cotton for 11 cents. A copy of the address accompanies each letter The address by President Jordan is to the cotton planters, merchants and bankers. The following, e ing i he closing paragraphs, is ta ken from it: "The Southern Cotton Associa tion must be maintained and fi nanced by the farmers of the South. Its power to protect the interebt of the producers is recog nized and feared by all the leading speculative and cotton interests of America and Europe. If we go down in defeat the enemy will be merciless and it will take twenty years for the South to recover again. Stand by the association and thereby protect your individ ual interests. The South is both mentally and financially able to manage and protect her interests from the dominating and devastat ing hands of her enemies. '.'Last January the price of cot ton was depressed to six cents per pound and the Southern Cotton Association was organized at the New Orleans convention, January 26, 1904, to bring about harmony among the producers, merchants and bankers so as to advance the price to ten cents per pound. The world knows that through this powerful organization the price of spot cotton was advanced to ten cents in the South on July 3rd, just five months later. Not only this but the assistance f given the 'Bear' operators by certain officials in the United States Department of Agriculture was exposed through the efforts of the associa tion and the rascals were promptly turned out. This work has already saved millions of dollars to the South and will continue to do so if fostered and maintained by the people. If the South could ad vance the price of a 14,000,000 bale crop from 6 cents to 10 cents, clearly it would require but little co-operative effort to secure not less than eleven cents for a 10,000,- 000 bale crop. ''Let the people know the truth, know the power of their str-ngth and then let them act promptly and the victory for higher prices will soon be won, then their great staple will be selling at its real value to the world." Raleigh News and Observer. In and Around Barkers. The quarterly conference will meet at Barkers' church Saturday and Sunday. The missionary ex ercises will take place Sunday 'af ternoons -- - The school at Barkers is in a very flourishing condition at pres ent. Friday.; closed the first month's work. Those who are in school are doing splendid work and new pupils coming in every week. Rev. W. B. Loving, and Mr. Wm. Barfield christened "Billie's" new buggy Thursday afternoon with a drive to Saddle Tree. The Farmer's Alliance met at Barkers' academy Saturday after- .1000. Rev. Mr. Cobji filled his regular appointment at Ten Mile Sunday. The Humphrey Powers Liter ary Society of Barkers will give a free entertainment Friday night, October 13th, after which refresh ments will be served for tbe bene fit of the reading room, N. M. Rev.Mr.Hayse who has b en as sisting Mr. Weiss iu a meeting at theGospelTabernacle left yesterday for a tew days' trip to Wilming ton, Red Springs. Citizen. Mr. B. J. Bostick left Wed nosday morning for Fayetteville, where h enters the Highsmith hospital for treatment. His friends br- wish i . r h:m a upeedv resto ration to htai'.b. Mr. A. T. McCallum this week patchas'd ir.m .Mr. Msnin Mc Ksnnon thr stcra lots on Main itreer. r!j, lining tbe Robeson Mer cantile Cwmpaoy's stole". Rv. R. D. Cross closed a very nteritiv.g tern of revival meet ings at Lumber Bridge last week. H was assisted I y Rev. C. H. Durham, of Lunv;ert0D. There were six accessions to the church. As a -cotton picker Mr. W. A. Brown takes tbo palm. Lat week hepirkm irim th a k ii one v 504 pound ot T(-xs Wood CjUud. Mr. Brown chaUergaoy , wtiitf man in tb cr ua'y . aud ssys wbhu anvV-dy brnak ti record a wi'ii hi beard J Kin ktt, Mr. Geo. H. Wiggins has pur chased from Mr. H. B. Ashley the Smith place, about two and a half miles from town. It is rumored that Mr. Ashley will build on his farm about a mile above Red Springs. Mr. Wiggins will take possession of the Smith property at an early date as possible. Several negro freight handlers have been arrested iu Fayetteville charg-.d with robbing ctri in tran sit to various points on this dr vision of -tbe- A.- C---L? -Some of those arrested had in their possess ion bats, clothing, shoes, tobacco, whiskey, meat and ether articles, which is alleged were stolen from the A. C. L. It is stated that the authorities have been on the look out for some time, sod have at last got hold of the guilty parties. Quarantine Will t Raised. . The president of the State Board of Health of Louisana says that it is his opinion that the quaran tine against passengers may be safely raised after the 15th of this month. The relatively small number of new foci now appear ing is regarded as one of the best signs of the certain decline of the fever. Mr. H. C. Rancke, of Rocking ham, spent Sunday at home. Messrs. Fred Roberts and W. J Britt Spent Sunday at Tolars- ville. Ihe millsery sale of Mrs. Peter son and Miss Breece commences today. Mrs. Emiua McNeill is spending Asbpole. Dv B. F. McMillan of Red Springi spent yesterday here on business. Mr. Phillip Redmond left yes terday for Goldsboro, where he has takeu a position as drug clerk. The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, have an attractive ad. in this issue of the paper. An effort is being made to have the county commissioners agree to have the sidewalk surrounding the court. house paved. . Mr. W. P. Barker, of Back Swamp, has purchased the resi dence of Mr. Dan .McNeill in North Lumberton. A fine of $1.00 will be charged anyone who is guilty of spitting oa the paved sidewalks. So be careful and save your dollars. On account of an invitation from the Baptist church to attend their Special Exercises, there were no services in the Methodist church Sunday night. The commissioners of Robeson county, met in regular sassion at tbe court house yesterday. A re port of Ibe proceedings will ap pear in Friday's issue. John Lave, who escaped from the chaining in J July, was ax rested by a .policeman in Dillon, 8. C., S. turd ay. Deputy. Sheriff Barker brought him here Satur day and lodged him tu-jaiL H was sentenced to the roads for twelve months.
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