North Carolina Newspapers

ONI A N EstabUfchfed 1870. Country. God and Truth. Single Copies Five Cent. VOL XLIII NO. 52. LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1912. WHOLE NO. 278G ROBES 1 JtlJli ROBESON SCHOOL STATISTICS. Interesting Facta Disclosed in Annual Report to State Super intendent of Public Instruc tion. Some interesting facta are contained in the annual report of Prof. J. R. Poole, county sunerintendent of nublic instruc tion, to the State Superintendent oi ruouc instruction xor me school year ending June 30,1912. Receipts for the year amounted to $74,232.66, made up of special tax, ; $27?30O;84.---contributed by the State, $2,854:65 and the re mainder of fines and forfeitures, insurance, examination fees and and private donations, this last mentioned item amounting to $314.16. DisbursementsAmounts paid teachers: white, $37,527.60; col ored, $9,330.60; Indian. $4,223.13; new buildings, repairs and sites, $8,712.27; furniture, $1,035.98; libraries.$225.56; installment on loan fund,$l,290.&0: high school ttltsJ expenditures, $75,aw.bZ, if making an excess over receipts m shown of $1,133.96, but in the ' hands of the sheriff at the time mere was aoout ,ow uai wm 'Hiitrna1 in oKnnf .Tnlv V. thA ThPClC ' not being received in time to in corporate it in this report Mileage and per diem of mem bers of the board of education, $153.80; salary of superintendent of public instruction, $1,775; salary of stenographer for super; intendent, $673.50; office supplies, $159.65. The school property is valued as follows: White. 73,218; color ed, $11,859; Indian, $7,900. To tal value of school property, $92.' 977. , There are 155 rural school houses. Sixty-four of these are . furnished with patent desks and 58 have libraries with a total of 4,887 volumes. Thereare 55 special tax dis tricts. 7 of these having been established during the year, and two graded schools, one at Lum berton and one at Maxton. The school census shows the following number of children of school age in the county: White, 6,088-3,212 males and 2,876 females; colored, 5,887-2,872 males, 3,015 females; Indian, 2,183-1,103 males, 1,045 fe males. Average daily attendance White, 1,420 males,l,585 females, or an average of 2,805; colored, 878 males, 1,128 females, or an average of 2,008; Indian, 302 males, 300 females, or an average of 602. Average length of term in days-White, 135; colored, 81; Indian, 99. In local tax districts, white, 145; colored, 85; Indian, 106. Number of teachers White, 29 males, 79 femaleT, colored, 25 males, 42 females; Indian, 20 males, 7 females. It will be noted that while the white and colored fe male teachers out number the the male teachers in each of those races, the male Indian teachers outnumber the female Indian teachers nearly three to one. Robeson makes a good show ing in special tax districts and at almost every meeting of the board of education other peti tions are filed asking for more special tax elections. Senator Simmons' Leadership of Senate Still Bearing Fruit Washington Special. 14th, to Creenaboro News. . a; senator oiuiwuua Buccessxui leadership of the senate contin ues to bear fruit Today he suc ceeded in getting a ten per cent increase for the rural delivery carriers of the country. The bill as amended goes to confer ence carrying an increase which will make the delivery carriers' salary $1,200 per anum. Senator Simmons was also suc cessful in his fight for free American ships through the Panama canal. The bill as now HUlCUUbU W.W .k no csTlfTRvPfl in CngHIWIRR ITBMP 1 " A 1 1 . 1 . A ll 1 Dn.il nuh uc wiirai imud. nuu losing the big ditch, and also jplaces the canal under the super (vision of the . interstate com lmerce commission. Tnrougn me enoris oi me jenior Senator the cotton bill passed tne senate toaay. inis neasure greatly lowers - the ... ..a? v j Li Juties on maniuacturea cotivn. ONE OF THE BEST. Mr. Carl Jansen Enthusiastic About Robeson County, Which He Says is One of the Best in the South-May Visit Schools Here in November. Mr. Karl Jansen, who so suc cessfully gave " special lectures here during the teachers insti tute last week, in conversation with a Robesonian reporter spoke in most enthusiastic terms about Robeson county, its people and schools. Among other things Mr. Jansen said: "You have one of the best counties in the State. I under stand from reports that there has been a question of dividing the county. I do not want to create the impression that I wish to interfere in your home affairs. but to me and other outsiders it would look like a tragedy to di vide it In union there is strength. ' Dividing your county means the oblivion of the great Robeson county forever and good night to success. "The new county would have to issue at least $100,000 bonds and with interest in 20 years would mean burdens to posterity. ' It is better to put that $100,000 on good roads in your whole county and good schools, raising the teacher's salaries, etc, which surely is the best thing to do. We must not live for today. It is for the rising generation we plan and therefore we must sac rifice our selfish ambition to the good of the common wealth of our country, A foolish step to day may cause future genera tions to curse our memories. Give my best and highest re gards to the people of Robeson county." Mr. Janson was physical direc tor at the summer school at Chapel Hill this summer. He started in with 40 pupils and wound up with 200 or more, and he was engaged for next summer at double the salary paid him this summer. He has a large photograph of his class, some 200 women all dressed alike in white a beautiful and inspiring sight and several men, also in white. Mr. Jansen is a Swede and is well-known throughout the coun try as a lecturer and entertainer. He came to this country about 12 years ago. He will probably come back to Robeson some time in November and spend two weeks lecturing in the schools of the county. Chief of Police of Hope Mills Shot Fayetteville Observer, 16th, John D. Barber, chief of police of Hope Mills, was shot twice yesterday afternoon by a white man named J. D. Smith. The wounds are not considered dan gerous. Smith was drinking and had been raising a disturbance at his home. The neighbors sent for Policeman Barber, who immedi ately started to Smith's house. When within about 75 yards from the house Smith appeared, armed with a breech-loading shot gun, and ordered the officer to stop, raising his gun and firing twice at Barber, who was hit both times in the breast, face and arms. Barber got his pistol into ac tion as quicklv as possible, empty ing it but without effect Smith after firing both barrels reloaded his gun and started for the officer, but as the latter bad emptied his pistol and had no shells and was suffering from the wounds, he left the madman and went for assistance. After the shooting Smith took to the woods, and has not yet been apprehended. Robeson Republican Convention to be Held August 3 1 . Republicans of Robeson county are called to meet in convention in Lumberton on Saturday, Aug ust 31, to elect delegates to the State convention which will be held in Charlotte September 4. Precinct meetings will be held on the 24th for the purpose of elect ing delegates to this convention and also to elect precinct execu tive committees. Billious? Feel heavy, after dinner? Bitter taste? Complexion tallow? Liver perhaps needs waking up. Doan'a Regaleta for billious attacks. 25c. at all stores. . RAFT SWAMP RAFTS. A Good Revival Meeting Re freshing Rain Personal Men tion. CotiMWondsitce of The Boheewilan. Lumberton, R. F. D- 6, Aug ust 15 It has been about three weeks since we have had any rain and the crops, especially cotton, are beginning to suffer. A revival meeting closed at Raft Swamp church last Satur day. Rev. W. R. Beach of Cary assisted the pastor, Rev. A. H. Porter, in the meeting. isro. Jtseacn preacnea some ame sermons. Five were added to the church, large crowds at tended the services, a good many visitors from other churches, Prof. C. M. Beach and Mr. R. J. Hall of Delway being among the number. We are always glad to have Messrs. Beach and Hall with us. Miss Mattie Hodgin returned home Monday from a visit to Laurel Hill and Laurinburg. Miss Ada Pittman of Back Swamp is the guest of Miss Flora Carlyle this week. Mrs. H. W. Baucom and little daughter Elizabeth, returned Monday to their home at Car thage. Miss Athesia Townsend's con dition is unimproved, we are sorry to note. Some of our farmers have pulled their fodder and the cot ton is opening very fast We think you will hear the wedding bells again before long. Miss Flora Carlyle entertained quite a number of her friends Wednesday evening. Rev. Walter Biggs left Sunday afternoon to enter school again. Since beginning my letter we have had a good refreshing rain, which is quite a help. Mrs. W. C. Powell and daugh ter, Miss Quessie, of Orrum, visit ed relatives here the'first of the week. "Happy Jack," write real often. Your letters are admired by The Widow Dooley. ACROSS THE LINE Church Services A Marriage Personal. Cerreeoondenca of The Robesonian. Lydia, S. C. (Lamar, R. 1), Aug. 14. Rev. P. A. Hodges de livered an address at the Meth odist church here last Sunday evening in the interest of Colum bia College, of which he is finan cial agent Rev. J. S. Beasley of Lynch burg, S. C, visited at the home of Mr. J. C. Clements several days last week. Miss Alice King of Lamar, S. C, is visiting Mrs. Lemmie Wat ford on route l for several weeks. The Baptist Young People's Union of Mt Elon Baptist church met on Sunday evening, August 11, and a very interesting pro gramme was carried out. The speaker for the night was the pastor, Mr. Rogers, his subject being, "Benefit of Christian Ser vice." Mr. Josey Windham, one of Lamar's promising young men, was married last Wednesday to Miss Mary Shepherd, a charm ing young lady of near Timmons ville, the ceremony taking place at Bishopville. Their many friends wish for them a pleasant sail iover the sea of life. Miss Lydie Davis has returned home after a month's stay at Charleston and Saluda. Mr. L. W. Reddick returned home Friday night after spend ing several days at Boardman, Lumberton, St. Paul and other points in North Carolina. News has been received here of the serious illness of Mrs. John J. Britt, who is undergoing treat ment in McLeod's infirmary in Florence. Her many friends hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. M. D. Stokes went to Wil mington, N. C, Wednesday to purchase goods to open up his store here. v. Blue Bells. Teachers Institutes Close Best Ever Held in County. The two teachers' institutes, one for white teachers and one for colored, which began here on the 5th inst closed Friday. They were pronounced the best ever held in the county. A re port of these institutes has been Erepared but it is necessary to old it over for Thursday's pa FAIRMONT NEWS LETTER. Sunday School Circuit Conven tionPersonal Mention. Oai uondenoe at Tbe Robeson Ian. Fairmont Aug. 19 Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Brown and son Master Hal and Mr. Carl Thompson will go tomorrow to Charlotte, where a new Studebaker automobile purchased from Mr. Jno. F. Mc Nair of Laurinburg will be de livered to Dr. Brown and in which they will journey from Charlotte to and through the mountains of the western part of the State. They will visit Asheville, Waynesville and other famous resorts in that part of the State. Mrs. Brown has promised to write The Robeson ian while on this trip. They will be away about two weeks. Last week was a record-breaker on the Fairmont tobacco mar ket both as to sales and prices. The Methodist Sunday school here attended Saturday 60 strong the Sunday school conference of the Robeson circuit held at Marietta. A very large crowd was present 600 or 700 people. Mr. Bradham, Sunday school secretary of the North Carolina Conference, made a fine address. All the Sunday schools of the circuit were well represented. Messrs. J. D. McLean, F. L. Blue and F. C. Jones and Dr. J. P. Brown went to Jackson Springs yesterday in an auto mobile, leaving here at 6 a. m. and returning at 8 o'clock last evening. They had time enough to spend 4 hours at the springs. McKINNON CLAN REUNION Fifth Annual Affair Held Near Maxton. Max ton Special, 15th, to charlotte Observer. The McKinnon Clan held their fifth annual reunion yesterday in the grove at the home of their chief, A. M. McKinnon, just north of Maxton. There were present of the clan 150 members, besides a hundred or more in vited guests and a genuine good time and good dinner enjoyed by all who attended. Speeches were made by Rev. S. E. Mercer, Carft W. H. Mc Laurin of Scotland, Capt J. C. Everett and S. B. McLean of Maxton and Prof. J. McCombie Murray entertained with Scotch songs and recitations. The counties of Robeson, Scot land. Richmond, Anson, Samp son. North Carolina, and Dillon and Marion, South Carolina, are represented in the clan. Only the first four mentioned were repre Rented in the meeting yesterday. John McCormick was elected vice chief, and S. H. McKinnon secretary of the organization. A telegram of congratulations from the oldest living member was received, this being A. C McKinnon of Eufaula, Ala. Much pleasure was expressed by mem bers of the clan, as well as the friends present at the recovery of their loved chief, wno, since the last gathering has gone through a long and critical illness. Senate Sustains President's Vetoes of Wool and Metal Tariff Revision Bills. Washington Dispatch. 16th, The Senate today voted to sus tain the vetoes of the President on the wool and metal tariff re vision bills. On the metal bill the motion to over-ride the Pres ident did not even obtain a ma jority. On neither measure did the vote approach the necessary two-thirds. Senator Simmons called up tbe metal bill, which was first dis posed of. Without debate a roll call vote was taken and thirty- two Senators voted in favor of over riding the veto. Thirty eight voted against passage. No Republicans voted to pass the bill Profitable Farming in Horry County, S. C. A dispatch of the 8th from Conway tells of a remarkable in stance of profitable farming in Horry county, S. C. Mr. J. E. Bryan, who has charge of a farm for the Burroughs & Collins Co. near Myrtle Beach, produced 5.200 barrels of Irish potatoes and will harvest 6,720 bushels of corn on 112 acres, making a clean profit of $14,224. Subscribe for The Robesonian. FRATRICIDE AT PEMBROKE. Negro Charged with Killing His Brother in Card-Game Quarrel Other Offenders. Vander Drake, colored, was lodged in jail here Saturday night to await trial on the charge of killing his brother, Dempsy Drake, at Pembroke about noon Saturday and Less Barnes and Jno. Sheridan, also colored, are also in jail in default of bonds in the sum of 500 as material wit nesses. These four negroes were gambling and it seems that a quarrel led to the shooting of his brother by Vander. An inquest was held Saturday afternoon by Justice N. Mclnnis and Mr. J. A. McCormick, acting as coroners. Leftin Nance, colored, one of the blind tigers tried at the last term of court who has failed to renew bond, was committed to ail this morning by Deputy T. C Barnes. waiier iocxiear, Indian was tried Saturday before Justice J. mar x .a . a. McNeill on tne charge of as sault with deadly weapon and was bound to court in $200 bond. which heat first did not give and was taken to jail, but later ne gave tne Dona and was re leased He is charged with hav ing cut Luther Hunt not sen ousiy, near Moss Neck, about a month ago. Yadkin River Power Co. Begins Work on Sub-Station Here- Power by October 1. A force of hands was started to work here this morning on sub-station to be erected for the Yadkin Power Co. south of the Seaboard railroad, near tbe Carolina Lumber Co's plant The station is being erected on a piece of property recently pur chased from Mr. A. W. McLean. Several hands are at work today and several more are expected to join the force tomorrow. It is understood that the wires have been raised to Maxton and that practically all of the right of way from . Maxton has been cut out. As has been stated in The Robesonian, the Yadkin Power Co. has contracted with the Lumberton and Dresden cotton mills to furnish power and it is expected that the company will have its wires erected by October 1st Mr.W. P. McAllister Will Not be a Candidate for Road Com missioner. Mr. W. P. McAllister author izes The Robesonian to state that he will not be a candidate for road commissioner of district No. 1 in the primary on the 24th. In the primary of the 10th, Mr. McAllister polled oZ4 as against 687 polled by his two op ponents 404 for Mr. Ira Town send and 283 for Mr. D. B. M c N e i 1 1 so he narrowly missed the nomination in the first primary, but he has decided to witndraw from tne race in favor of Mr. Townsend,who is the only other candidate for this office in the second primary. Mr. McAllister has been secretary to the board of road commissioners since the present law went into effect last year. State Convention of Progressive Party Called. Greensboro Special. 17th. to charlotte Observer. The State excutive committee of the Roosevelt Progressive party after a prolonged session here this afternoon called a State convention to meet in Greens boro Tuesday, September 3. to organize the new party, select electors, and State offices and transact such other business as might be deemed necessary to perfect the organization add complete the ticket James N. Williamson of Barlington presid ed as State chairman and W. S. Pearson of Charlotte as State secretary. Iredell Meares of New Han over, W. S. Bailey of Nash and R. J. Petree of Stokes were ap pointed to draft a platform and plan of organization to be mittee to the Greensboro sub-con- vention for the new party. Robert W. Herter, Lawrenceville, Mo., who had been bothered with kid ney trouble for two rears, says: "I tried three different kinds of kidney ills but with no relief. My neifrhbor old me to use Foley Kidney Pills. I took , three bottles of them, and got a permanent cure. I recommend them to everybody. " For sals by all dealers. LOCAL BRIEFS Mr. A. T. Parmele, county auditor, who had been sick for several days at his home on Elm street is able to be in his office today. License has been issued for the marriage of Miss Leila Bry ant and Duncan Douglas Bul lock; Snow Jenkins and M. C. Letson. Miss Maria Nash will enter tain the "Lucky Thirteen" club tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Nash. Fifth street Mr. A. Weinstein left yes terday for Baltimore and New York to purchase goods for hia big department store. He ex pects to be away two or three weeks. '-Mr, Ernest Porter, of Coo cord, has accepted a position as) pharmacist in the Pope Drug Co.'s store. Ht succeeds Mr. Jas. Kerr, who recently resigned to accept a position in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Porter arrived Friday evening and began work Satur day. Mr. L L. Caldwell of Lum berton and Mr. Arthur Newkirk of Wilmington, have opened op an automobile repair shop in the building on the corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, which Mr. W. W. Carlyle formerly used for a garage. Mr. Newkirk is an expert mechanic and they ex pect to have an up-to-date shop. -Rev. William D. Combs, pas tor of the Tabernacle church in Durham, will spend a short time with the Tabernacle church here, doing pastoral work, helping the church until they can secure a pastor. He will reach here Wednesday afternoon, and there will be preaching every Sunday morning and night now regularly. His wife will accom pany him. Mr. Amos King, conductor on the Raleigh & Charleston pas senger train, has been given a vacation of a month or so. He got off Friday and Mr. E. G. Rogers of Marion, S. C, holds the job during Mr.' King's ab sence. Capt King says that he expects with his family to spend the time at Asheville and Wrightsville Beach. Mr. and. Mrs. J. L. Stephens are moving " today into their handsome new home on Chest nut street They are moving from the house on North Elm street which Mr. Stephens sold some months ago to Mr. J. A. Thompson of Back Swamp. It is expected that Mr. Thompson with his family will move to town about the first of next month and occupy the house va cated. Prof. Arthur Whitely. direc tor of the Lumberton brass band, left Saturday for his home at Vineland on a month's vacation. Prof. Whitely organized the band the first of January and excellent progress was made until summer struck the boys and some of them became indifferent hence the rest Prof. Whitely is expected to return the last of September and get the boys ready for a con cert Miss Mamie Avent of Wake county, who was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. White while attending the teachers' institute here, .went yesterday to Pembroke, where this morning she began teaching school. Miss Avent resigned last spring the position she had held since it was organized in tne graded school here in order to accept this school. Repeatedly reprieved in the past in an effort to implicate others believed to be principals in the murder of John Dixon and his wife in Cleveland county last winter, John Ross received an other reprieve Thursday from Governor Kitchin that staves off the day for electrocution from August 16 to September 20. Dr. C H. Ellsworth. Dentist. 16 Baldwin St. Rochester. N. 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