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IKE SEMI-WEEKLY ROBESON IAN. nr. lis Cr- 4 j 1 V- .J 1 1. - f '-' cost is unuer I Loss or; Sec nd-Cla s Mil ar.d Rural Service Heavy Poit roastef G nerr l's Report. V:t. I in. ton. !. ..' l.iM'-t'1 . !. . . Cont'rori'iorl with a deficit oi $17. '170,770. the present admin istration of the Post office Depart ment U'tfan its operations. This was the largest deficit in the history of the postal service. So long as the deficit in the depart ment nircrrptrated only a few millions of dollars annually, little attention was paid to it; but when, in the last few years it leaped to upward of $10,000,000, and finally, in 1909, exceeded $17,000,000, ordinary business prudence suggested that the causes be definitely located. These are statements in the annual report of Postmaster Gen eral Frank H. Hitchcock, made public today. Concerning the re sults of inquiries into the deficit, the Postmaster General said: SOURCES OF LOSS. "Recent investigations have shown that the two great sources of loss to the postal revenues are second-class mail matter and rural delivery. "The loss on second-class mail matter has been increasing for many years, until it now amounts to 64. 000.000 "The loss from rural delivery, a service begun hardly a dozen years ago and of unprecedented growth, reaches as high as tfZo, 000.000. "Simultaneously with the growing deficit in the postal ser vice, the nation's income suffer ed last year a serious depletion incident to tne financial depress ion. Thus it happened that the department's drafts on the Treas ury were heaviest at a time when the public funds were lowest . ... . i . This has accentuated the impor tance of the postel deficit, mak ing it conspicuous among the losses to be met by the Presi dent's plan of reducing expendi tures in all executive depart ments. "Since the opening of the ad ministration the Postmaster Gen eral and his assistants have adooted measures in conformity with the F resident s policy oi retrenchment, and these meas ures are being put into effec with substantial results, as wil be shown in this report. TOO MUCH ENCONOMY BAD. "It should be stated with em phasis, however, that ecouomy is not to be enforced at the cost o efficiency. "Only such measures of econo my will be adopted, therefore, as trariSpo uurc cents a p'-ur.d. "The annual loss on third-class miiil is something over thxe millian dollars. Tne mail matter carried free under congressional franks cwsts the government an nually about a half-rr.il lion dol lars. A greater loss, about two and a quarter millions annually, results from the free handling oi official mail for executive depart ments other than the Postoffice Depart ment. The annual cost of handling the free official mail of he Postofhce Department is es imated at about S3.000.0CO. If he several branches of the Fed eral government were made to bear their proper share ot the ex pense of transporting and hand ing official mail, greater care would be taken no doubt in the exercise of the franking privilege and some saving to the govern ment would accordingly result. The wisdom oi doing away en- Irelv with the franking pnvi ege of official mail has been sug crested, but this is a matter for Congress to determine. Such plan would relieve the rostomce Department of a heavy expense it is now obliged to incur in the handling of free mail for other branches of the goverument es ablishment. Rural Mail Development. "The rural delivery service has developed in twelve years from an experiment, requiring an ap propnation oi mu.uuu, to one oi the largest branches of the postal establishment, with an annual expenditure exceeding $35, 000,000. The postage on matter mailed on rural routes is estimated at about $7,000,000, The importance of this service to a large number of people is fully appreciated. It brings the farms and villages into closer commun ication with commercial and ed ucational centers. It encourages the improvement ef country roads. By making rural life more attractive it stimulates agricul ture. No doubt it is partly re sponsible for the increase in farm values. Owing to the marvel- ously rapid growth of this ser vice, however, it is but natural that defects have developed. The cost of rural delivery is probably much greater than it should be. Now is an appropriate time for for which the average distance considering carefully the condi tions under which it is operated, for perfecting the existing or ganization, and for introducing (Continued on page 3.) A GROUP of GRIFFON models that represent; the handiwork and headwork of high-class cus tom tailors. Any of these three styles will appeal to you if you will only j come into our store and, .try one of them on. OUTFITTERS Z( Lumberton, N. C. - - : .::: -wow.- '.w.Zff J4 Ml ' ffs& ' i : ' V v"- Ha - 4 , m p; j " ' " "MM fTf?i SCBLOSS BROS a co W 1 FiM CUtbcs Wakers Jtepkp. . . , filtiJiMX tad New YoA 1. YOUR SUIT SPEAKS FOR YOU. A man s suit speaks oi him as plainly as his card. His card simply tells his name while his suit proclaims his per sonality to everyone he meets. "Sckloss Bros. &. Co'Mew York Made clothes the kind we sell always speak favorably of the wearer. There's individuality ia them made of handsome fabrics suits for men of all ages smd suitable for every man's calling. Also a fine line of OVERCOATS. JENRETTE-SIHGLETARY COMPANY AGENTS. Silver Dollars C M can be made a cosistent part of a GIVEN OUR CUSTOMERS general program naving ior its chief object form of organization, ABSOLUTELY a .1 Ail ana tne business methods oi tne TC postal establishment. jf Ink "The most striking fact dis closed by recent investigations The beautiful clock displayed in is the tremendous loss on account our store contains a number of of second-class mail. While this silver dollars. It will be wound class of mail provides a revenue Up and allowed to run down each Lumberton, of little more tnan 1 cent a pound, wppir 10-21 the cost to the government for its Ln, . c 1 hardliner ori ty.QnanArf n tome to our More and set n 00 i. 1 nni 1 Biwcles and Supplies. Typewriters and averttKess.cenisapouuu. Aiie ome Caras Supplies, GasLights and Supplies, Victor annual iubs urns incurreu, as ai- which are identified b Vthe hoursJia k?nglnesec?rds and Needles. reaay Statea. IS aDOUt $04.UUU.- . , , : . ' comer wagon sprmss, will save mn TVin crrrtwV. ?r. tho nnanitv minutes ana seconds Stamped wagon, load and self. Try a pair of second-class matter sent thereon. Bring your time cards JSS9 i u 4-1 :i 1 1 I 4- 1 1 I . . . u.., luiuuu uic mans una ueen ca- w um swic eacu weeK on traordmary. Since the Tyson & Jones Buggy Co. Oxford Buggy Company. Harrell Buggy Company. CortlandWagonCompany. All Grades in Harness Goods. Prices to Meet Competition, Respectfully. N. C. passage WF nMFQn a v of the act of 1897 prescribing , . , conditions under which publica- and Sllver Dollars will be giv tions may be mailed at second- en tne person present class rates the weight of such holding the card stamped in ac matter nas increased more tnan enrdanrp w th tv nriitic 1,300 per cent. Last year it ua T-a Po, , , 1 4- rrnn nnn Ann r"v -"" UOiUi3 mmwi uui uciivb tiounds. Rv thP wpitrhino- f will explain in detail. 1907 second-class matter was What time will theClockStoD? snown to constitute b6 per cent Don't f arret in o-ot timQ Aa n J :i j ...j. i. I - ui du uumesuc iiian, ana yet it vftl, ua o 0 uiock is uncovered. second-class matter was greater 11 T IV . on than the profits on all classes of JUllU 1. D122S & LO. mail c.ommnpfl. Tt AvnArlsrl tVie w w AW VVVVVAVU V11V IT 1 w . total amount mid t.hp rail- uniDerton, jn. u 12-2 ways for mail transportation Rifles and Pistol High-grade Gasoline, 76 and 88 proof. Yours forbusiness. U. M. EDWARDS, Lumberton, N. C. Phone No. 126. 4-8 CAROLINA BUSINESS SCHOOL Telegraphy. Penmanship Shorthand, Typewriting, B wkk eeping. Special Preparatory Department; Day ana Night be-sions; bplendid Equip ment; Rates Reasonable. For terms, etc., address OWEN C. ROGERS, Principal, 8-16-tf Hope Mills, N. C. Second-Class Mail. "Magazines and other period ical publications exclusive of daily newspapers comprise about 60 per cent of second-class mail. The magazines alone form about 20 per cent. Magazines proper, because of the long average haul, show a cost of more than 5 cents a pound for transportation.' while in the case of dailv newsmners of distribution is much less, the Slung For 15 Years by Indigestion's pangs trying many doctors and $200.00 worth of medicn.e in vain, B. F. Ayscue, of Ingleside, N. C, at last used Dr. King's New Life Fills, and writes they wholly cured him. They cuie Consipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver, Kidney and Dr.D.M. McDonald Red Springs, N. C. EYE SPECIALIST Will pay special attention to Examination of eyes and fitting glasses. To insure special attention, please mail me a card two or three days before you ex pect to call. Dr. D. M. McDonald, Red Springs, N. C. SUNNYS1DE NURSERY We can now furnish Lumber ton with all kinds of cut flow ers on short notice and at lowest prices, also nursery stock of all kinds. We make a specialty of Landscape work. Write for Catalogue. JAMES M. LAMB & SONS. Fayeteville, N. C, Box 55. ll-ll-2m. 10-2S Lumberton, N. C. Statement of Condition of The Bank of Lumberton, At Close of Business Nov. 16, 1909 Resources Loar3 suvi Discounts, Overdrafts - - - - - Furniture and Fixtures, Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds owned Dessa&d Loans - - - - Instalments due on Stock Subscriptions Cash and Due from Canks, - $382,433.83 12,160.02 3,389.27 5,600.00 5.000.00 3,990.00 59,026.60 $471,599 72 $100,000.00 25,881.60 51,000.00 - - - 294,718 12 $471,599.72 r - - $207,000.00 - - - 471,599.72 KOTTH iA&GEST NOR THE SMALLEST, BUT CONTINUALLY GROWING. MEW ACCOUNTS SOLICITED Capital Stock Ujfidivided Profits Deposits Assets Jtme 1st. Assets Nov. 16th Import Bulbs are now arriving. We have a fine assortment. Plant early for the uesi resuiis. oena ior new price list. Remember we are headquar ters for Choice Cut Flowers, Wedding Bouquets, Floral Designs and flowers for all occasions; mail, If you want the best remedyf or your JS3KedK te,ephne' rderS cold, insist upon Bees Laxative Cough PJmptly hlled by byrup. Through its laxative Drineinal I I Hiaiumm nM.tTr it gently moves the bowels, and in that r V Vdvinn OC AJllr I Beautifully Heavy Is the basket from our Grocery. ou are delighted every time you see our delivery boy, for you know that he is bringing good things for your enjoy ment. Fresn and Attractive Stock Always ready tor our customers at bar gain prices. Dry and Fancy Groceries, dried fruits, fancy canned goods all are here in abundance. 1. II. Wishart 8-9 Free Delivery Phone No. 1. For Eczema, Tetter and Salt Rheum. The intense itching cha'-acteristic of these ailmenst is almost instantly allay ed by Chamberlain's Salve. Many se E E ! NEW PRESSES GOOD WORK YOUR PATRONAGE SOLJUTED.: KUAN PRINTING CO LUMBERTON, N. C J Advertise in jfihielRolbe vere cases have been cured by it. For I Raleigh, N. C. Phone 14 sale by all druggists. FLORIST.
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