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THE SEMI-WEEKLY ROBESONIAN WITH AUNT BECKY. Lovely Scenes of Nature A Stranse Little Plant Median a! Qualities of the Swamp Aider Herbs to Heal all Manner of Diseases A Shoot ing Affray Killed by the Kick of a Horse. Dw (asihinne of Tb Bobeeonien, Old Fork (Maxton.R. F. D, 1), Jaly 8 We had a fine rain in the Fork yesterday d. m. We were clad to see it. as we were get tin rather dry. Everything looks refreshed this morning. even the songs of the little birds have taken on a gladder note, and I am sitting on the front verandah enjoying the equisite music of the sweet little mock ing birds as they flit about the elm trees. The crops are just at that stage of verdure and beauty that delight the eye to look upon them. Far as the vision ex tends is a perfect mass of "living srreen." ereat fields of thrifty cotton, dotted at sparse intervals bv Bmall patches of waving corn; while in the far back ground the stately pines arise, grand and strong in their coloring of darkest green. When I contemplate these love ly scenes of nature so close to nature's God, my heart thrills with adoration and praise to the gracious Author whose works are indeed so great and marvelous, who hath clothed the woods and fields in beauty, hath made the birds to sing and the face of the earth to bloom forth year by year with myriads of sweet flowers. We are surrounded by so much of perfection in the natural world, and "only man is vile." Mr3. Olmstead was down by the side of the big branch re cently and came home with a bunch of "heart leaves" in her hand. This is a plant indigen ous(sofar as I know) to the swamps and branches of the South. I love it for its sweet pungent odor, and the dark rich beauty of its hue. All my life I've been acquainted with this strange little plant, which lives a near neighbor to us and grows luxuriantly in our branch ; but never yet have I seen any vestige of bloom about it, and wonder how it propagates. There are many beautiful flow ers in this same big branch the names of which I do not know, but there is one shrub growing there called the swamp alder, which has a white tasselated bloom, drooping in clusters, whose medicinal properties in cases of sores from blood im purities is invaluable, and has in my family cured stubborn cases of "ground itch," and chronic sore feet among my children, when doctors and all else failed. When my children were in the bare-foot age, many visits I made to these alder bushes, getting leaves and twigs which I boiled down to a srtong tea, bathed the affected parts a few times, and the rapid healing was marvelous. Ground-itch of former days is now. I hear, merged into "hook worm' or said to be caused by a germ. I am not gainsaying this statement.but I have cured many cases of it with the alder. It is a perfect antidote for poisoned feet I think when God created the earth and all things thereupon, that he made herbs to heal all manner of . disease, many of which have been discovered and utilized, while many others re main as yet unknown. The In dians and early white settlers were well acquainted with a variety of herbs and barks which they used with good re sults in curing disease, and in my childhood days there was no garden without certain of these useful plants, such as rosemary, rue, aloeB, cumfrey, wormwood, etc., while snake-root, wild hoar bound and other things were gathered from the woods and stored awav for future use. Our old garden during my grand-mother's life was filled with sweet-smelling odors from beds of thyme, lavender and rosemary, but these dear old friends have passed away, and I see them no more. The glorious Fourth passed away very quietly in the Fork, save ' for the passing of many colored people to a picnic near by, and the shouts of the ball players in the p. m. as they en gaged in that popular sport. Our hearts were made infinitely sad on the morning of that day when a neighbor came in and told us that Mrs. Gilbert Patter son was dead. Not having heard that she was sick, the news came as a great shock to us, and we were sorely grieved, because she was our friend and we loved her, and because of the stricken husband, and the dear little children, of the aired father and sisters, and the multitude who mourn the loss of this sweet- snirited. noble Christian woman whose life was so useful, and so interwoven with the many lives and hearts who admired and loved her. She has gone from us. but the memory of her lovely character will dwell with us ai ways. A good many of our neighbors attended the big picnic at Al fordsville, and heard a good speech from Prof. Stacy. Our citizens seem well content with the work done by the great Baltimore convention, and they are very hopeful of the election of the Democratic ticket Several of our neighbors are in the canteloupe business this season and are busy gathering them for market with the pros pect of fair prices. I hear of a shooting affray which occurred two miles from here near the Scotland county county line one night last week among the colored gentry. As stated to me, a young negro and his wife parted, which is a com mon disgrace among them: the husband accused his brother-in law of harboring and encourag ing her to stay away, so he filled up on "booze," went to the home of the accused, drew a pistol and told him he was going to kill him, when McEachern thought it was time for him to do some shooting too, and went at it, emptying his revolver first and then procuring his shot gun, which he also emptied. . The as sailant was riding a mule and it is reported that both the rider and the poor innocent beast were wounded. McEachern was un hurt, as the other negro carried a hammerless weapon and was too drunk to manipulate it. Mr. Walter Bullock and sis ters, Misses Ethel and Janie, are visiting their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Hamer. I attended church at Smyrna yesterday and was glad to meet with Mrs. Laurin Bethea, a friend from Latta, S. C, who is visiting relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. David Stubbs, an estim able neighbor, died at her home near here on yesterday (Sunday) a. m. at 10 o'clock and will be buried at 10 today at the McLean cemetery near Maxton. Mrs. Stubbs had been in failing health for several months, and a great sufferer. She was a good Chris tian woman, and for many years a member of the M. E. church. She leaves many friends, an in valid husband, four daughters, one son and several grand-children to mourn her departure. "Uncle Dock and Hazel Eyes." I can't see why you want me to write of tener, and I am afraid if my letters get more frequent they may become real tiresome. Besides this, you must know that I am a right busy old lady, and oft-times write so hurriedly that I scarcely know what I have sent off until I see it published; but I truly appreciate your kindness. We had a very sad death in our community last week. Mr. Wm. Watson, who was kicked by his horse, died in the Laurinburg hospital just two weeks after the accident occurred and was buried in the Smyrna cemetery on Thursday p. m. Aunt Becky. Express Rates to be Reduced. Washington Special, 14th, to Baltimore San. In an epoch-making order, an nounced today, the Inter-State Commerce Commission presented a new schedule of express rates to be extended to all points in the United States. It is estimat ed that the average reduction in these rates from those at present charged by the express com panies is 40 per cent. on the, packages up to 25 pounds, and 18 per cent on all clases of pack ages carried. The rates are not to go into ef fect at once. The commission desires first to hear from ship pers and express companies con cerning any criticisms they have to make, and for this purpose a hearing will be given by the pom mission on October 9 next The burden of prof, however, is plac ed upon the express companies, which are required to show cause before that date why the new rates Bhould notgp into effect Thirteen Dersons were killed and 15 to 20 were injured in a wreck on the Chicago, Burling ton and Quincy Railroad at West ern Springs, a suburb of Chicago, on we 14th. The Choice of a Hatband rin, a waiter ivr a wgmin to be handicapped by weakness, bad blood or foul breath. Avoid these kill hopes by taking Dr. King's Life Pills. New itMnot), Aaa - 1 : " ""s-'iguip .we tuuijjicjuuii, jure breath, cheerful spirits things that win men-follow their use. Easy, safe, sure, 25c. All druggists. ANNOUNCEMENTS For State Senate. To the Democartic Voters of the Thir teenth Senatorial District of North Carolina: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Democratic nomination of State Senator from this district (Robeson county), subject to the action of the regular Democratic Primary to be held on the 10th day of August. 1912. If nominated and elected, 1 shall serve to the best of my ability, and without fear or favor, the interests of the whole people of Robeson county. Your sup port will De appreciated. Very respectfully, 617 T. A. McNeill, Jr. For State Senate. In accordance with the wish of many voters of Robeson county, 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate subject to the action of the Democratic primary. PL E. STACY. For House of Representatives. In compliance with the wish express ed by my many friends, I hereby an neunce myself a candidate for House of Representatives. B. F. McMillan. For Coroner. To the Democratic Voters of Robeson County : I hereby announce myself a candi date for the office of coroner of Robe son county, subject to the. Democratic primary to be held August 10. Your support will be appreciated. 6-9-3m Geo. A. Barnes. ' For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for county commissioner of Robeson county subject to the coming Democrat ic primary. If nominated and elected I will serve the county to the best of my ability. 5-16-tf Rory McNair. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce .myself a candi date for the office of county commis sioner term of four years, of Robeson county, subject to the coming Demo cratic primary. If nominated and elected I will endeavor to serve the in terest of the people to the best of my ability. Respectfully. John W. Ward. 6-17 Rowland. N. C. For Sheriff. I hereby announce myself a candidate for nomination for the office of Sheriff of Robeson county, subject to the action of the regular Democratic primary for the nomination of county officers. R. E. Lewis. Lumberton, N. C 4-29 For County Treasurer. To the voters ol Robeson County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the otnee of treasurer of Kobeson county, subject to the Democratic pri mary to be held August 10. Your sup port will -be greatly appreciated. 5-20-8-10 Thos. Kinlaw. For Register of Deeds. Gentlemen and Fellow Citizens: Allow me to announce myself a can didate for re-election to the office of Register of Deeds. I return my heart felt thanks to you for the very liberal support you have given me in the past, and I hope to have a continuance of the same in the coming campaign, (subject to the action of the Democratic pri mary.) 4-18. Thomas N. Higley. For the Legislature. To the Voters of Robeson County: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Lower House of the next State Legislature, subject to the action of the coming Democratic primary. If nominated and elected I shall endeavor to Berve the interests of the people to the best of my ability. 6-2 n. u. Mcwair. For County Treasurer. To the Democratic Voters of Robeson County: In announcing myself a candidate to succeed myself for the office of Treas urer of Robeson county, I wish to ex press my sincere thanks to the voters of Robeson county for their ever liberal and generous support in the past, and as the day, weeks and years fly by, floating me towards "three-score-and- ten in life a little race, 1 will appreciate your support more deeply than ever. I am always subject to the will of the Democratic voter expressed either in convention or primary. If elected I will ever strive to perform the duties of the office honestly, courteously and kindly, to the very best of my ability. 4-15-tf M. G. McKenzie. For Register of Deeds To the Voters of Robeson County: I take this method of announcing mv- self a candidate for the office of Regis ter of Deeds for Robeson county, sub ject to the coming Democratic primary. All support will be greatly appreciated. 1 shall endeavor to discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability if elected. 4-15-1 m J. E. Carlyle. For County Commissioner. To the Voters of Robeson County: At the solicitation of some of mv friends, I take this method of announc ing myself for one of the four-year-term candidates for county commis sioner, Bubject to the action of the Democratic primary. Your support will be greatly appreciated. ' Respectfully, 4-25-2m Franklin P. Humphrey. For County Commissioner. To the Voters of Robeson County: At the solicitation of some of mv friends, I take this method of announc ing myself a candidate for County Commissioner at the coming Demo cratic primary. All support will be greatly appreciated. 4-18 J. D. Cobb. For Sheriff. To the Voters of Robeson County : I hereby announce my self a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Robeson county, and respectfully ask you to vote for me for said office at the elec lion to be held on the 5th day of No vember, 1312. I promise you that if elected I will serve all parties to the best of my ability, as 1 did when I formerly held the same office. Respectlv, J. W. Hall, 7-15 Lumber Bridge, N. C. For Register of Deeds will be a candidate for the nomina tion of Register of Deeds of Robeson county at the coming Democratic pri mary. I will greatly appreciate the support of my fellow Democrats and if elected I will serve the people of the county to, the best of my ability. 5-27 tf v J. T. Barker. For Sheriff. I take this method of announcing my self a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Robeson county, subject to the com ing Democratic primary. If elected I shall endeavor to discharge the duties of the office to best of my ability. All support will be greatly appreciated. 4-25-tf J. M. Butler. For the Legislature In announcing my candidacy as one of the Representatives of Robeson in the next General Assembly, I want to state my position on the questions that are before the county. I am in favor of changing the road law to suit the wishes of the people they pay the taxes and should say how the money should be spent. I am in favor ot reduction of taxes consistent with the progress Robeson county is making. I am op posed to any division of Robeson county and favor adjusting our difficulties in Bide? the county lines and inside the Democratic party. If the above meets with the approval of the Democrats of the county, I will appreciate their sup port in the primary, assuring them if elected I will serve the people of the whole county to the best of my ability 5-23-tf G. H. Hall. For County Commissioner. In accordance with the wishes of many of my friends of Robeson county, I hereby announce myself for one of the four year term candidates for county commissioner subject to the ac tion of the Democratic primary. 7-1 J. B. Mccormick. For County Commissioner 1 liprphv nnnonnen mvnelf a candidate for re-nomination as countv commis sioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. If elected I shall endeavor, as in tne past, to serve an the people of the county to the beet of my aoility. 7-4 A. J. Moyd. For County Commissioner I desire to announce my candidacy for county commissioner subject to the action of the Democratic primary. If elected it will be my aim to administer the business of the county in a business way. The public business should have the same attention at the hands of pub lic officers as haB their private inter ests. Four year term. 7-4 M. L. Marley. For County Commissioner. To the Democratic voters of Robeson county, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office ol county com missioner for the four years' term, sub ject to the action cf the primary to be held on the 10th day of August. If I am elected it will be my pleasure to look after the interest of the county to the best of my ability. J. F. McjSay. For County Commissioner To the voters of Robeson County: This is to announce that I will be a candidate before the Democratic pri mary for re-election to the office of county commissioner. Thanking you for the confidence reposed in me here tofore, I would again ask you for your suffrage promising you to conscien tiously discharge the duties of the office to the best of my ability. Obediently yours, 7-8 W. P. Barker. For County Commissioner I hereby announce myself for one of the four-year term candidates for county commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. All support will be greatly appreciated. 7-8 C. A. Oliver. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candidate for county commissioner of Robeson county, subject to the Democratic pri mary to be held August 10. All sup port will be greatly appreciated. E. C. Nye. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candi date for county commissioner of Robe son county, subject to the action of the coming Democratic primary. Any support given me will be greatly ap preciated. 7-11 Spurgeon Jones. For County Commissioner. I hereby announce myself a candi date for county commissioner of Robe son county subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held August 10. All support given me will be great ly appeciated. 7-11 J. A. McCormick. For County Commissioner To the Democratic voters of Robeson County: I hereby anounce that I will be a can didate for one of the two year terms for county commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, to be held on August 10th. If nominated and elected 1 pledge myself-to use my best efforts t reduce taxes and to bring about a more economical admin istration of the county affairs. This the 10th day of July, 1912. . D. Z. McGougan, 7-11 Lusaber Bridge.- For Register of Deeds To the Democratic Voters of Robeeon County: I take thir method of announcing my self a candidate for the office of Regis ter of Deeds of Robeson county, sub ject to the action of the coming Demo cratic primary. If elected I snail en deavor to execute the duties of the office to the best of my ability. Your Bupport will be greatly appreciated. 6-2 W. Austin Smith. For County Commissioner I hereby announce myself a candi date for a feur year term eounty com missioner, subject to the Democratic primary. If nominated and elected I promise my best service. C. B. Townsend. For State Senate. To tVoters of Robeson County: I hereby announce myself as a candi date for the State Senate, subject to the Democratic primary to he held August 10. I shall appreciate the sup port of every voter, and I assure you that if nominated and elected I will use every honest effort to secure such changes and reforms as may be consist ent with the best interest of the Coun ty. Geo. B. McLeod. 7-15 and all other kinds of delicious drinks QUR FLAVORS and SYRUPS are made from the finest crushed fruit and pure sugar. They are therefore not only exquisite in taste but healthy and satisfying. On a sweltering hot day you will appreciate one of our special thirst quenchers seems as if it came from the frozen North Pole itself. Try one today. J. D. McMillan & Son m U"' ) I They are soft, flexible, tough and atrong. YouH find the well-known ' Star" on every heel. This is your guarantee that no sub stitutes for leather are ever used. Thenricea are reasonable considering the service you get. Try a pair. "Star Brand Sht Art Bttta" Crump & Specials FOR TOBACCO GROWERS Cox s Tobacco Trucks. 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