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faith. Democrats! Verilv. we
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believe, there is more Democracy
and other good qualities in a flock
of wild ducks thai aiiy on con
nected nrith the "polineIl,
gentlemen ever dreamed of . The
fact that prohibition is a moral
issue may be the reason , for their
failure to recognize it as such.
Mr. George Morton told
Salisbury correspondent of
the
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The complete fiwle of the con
farenc of "prominent Demo
crats," held here last Thursday,
through lack of attendance and
enthusiasm, save that created by
the use of certain liquid fluids,
would, to men engaged in a better
cause be sufficient evidence of
the futility of their efforts, and Gen. Geo L. Morton, Wilming
so greatly discourage them as to ton ; Supt. Harry W. Stubbs,
cause them to forsake their in ten-i Williams ton, Prof. Jas. D. Mo
tion. But whiskey, directly or J Neill, Fayette ville ; Imperial Bull-
Charlotte Observer that the "con
ference" to fight State Prohibi
tion was attended in person and by
proxy by fifty-two prominent
Democrats. Only four persons
away from Salisbury, could be
located. Why not admit that
it was a fiasco and let us have a
fair trial at State Prohibition.
News and Observer.
Those present, as far as we have
been able to ascertain, were as
follows:
indirectly, so quickly reduces men
from the sublime to the ridicu
lous that we doubt not that the
meeting of the six "prominent
Democrats' here last week , will
be talked of far and wide as a
formidable movement within the
Democrat party to prevent the
party from ruining itself, and.
from 'this small foundation,
the erection of an inverted
pyramid will be started, com
pared with which the folly of
the builders of the' iowpr of Ba
bel will shine as one of $he wisest
undertakings of the human race
up to this good hour, Think of
six men, some of whom are as ob
scure to the masses of the Demo
cratio party as eel wool in the des
ert of Sahara, presuming to dictate
to a great, free and intelligent
people and the dominant party
w&icii is responsible for tts con
aubt and" the moral measures
wnich these advocates of drunken
ness and. debauchery would have
repeated.
The sextexical squad of bib-bling-booze
boosters claim to be
Democrats and yet assemble to
confer and resolute contrary to.
its platform, party doctrines and
the crystalization of the laws
which are the result of the par
ty's efforts to keep its plighted
dozer Johny Julian, Salisbury ;
Maj. Walter Murphy, Salisbury;
Emperor A. H, Boyden, Salis
bury; and Ex-Senator 0. B, Wat
son's letter, Winston-Salem.
These titles are thought to be
correct but owing to th6 mis
placement of our copy of "Who
is Who in North Carolina," we
are not sure as to all of them,
however, there is no doubt about
their prominence.
Of course the poorly informed
must be excused for standing
about the depot expecting to greet
Governor Glenn, Senator Sim
mons, Ex-Governor andJEx-Sena-tor
Jarvis, Looke Craig, Congress
man Jas. Pugh, Ex-Govenor Ay
cock, Ashley Horn, Senator Over
man, Solicitor Clarkson, Jose
phus Daniels and ad in finitum of
the unknown. Nothing but sym
pathy could be 'heard for the old
soldier who really expected to see
Matt W. Ranson and Z. B. Vance,
but could not recognize a single
"deligate." Poor old fellow,
probably he does know just what
prominent" means.
One gentle man, and his influ-
enceamounts to something, was
hejtrd to say : ' 'It makes me tired
to hear them talking about promi
nent Democrats.
According to the list given above
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there were actually three dele
gates who came to Salisbury or
rwere- passing this; way on said
memorable date, Thursday March
5th, and three" from Salisbury.
A most magnificent fiasco. Sup
pose they would take a notion to
vote solidly for Baldy Allman for
governor, wouldn't the- State be
in a moat deplorable condition?
Why they had almost one voter to
every hundred who attended the
Anti-Saloon League Convention
in Raleigh.
If these gentlemen have any
greater claims upon the title of
Democrat than thousands and
thousands of other good people in
North Carolina, who intend to
vote for prohibition; we think it
s time for an analysis of the
"name, platforms, creeds, customs
and acts of said party to be made.
We believe in fair treatment of
the minority, however small.
The members of a minorty have
rights that should not be ruthless
ly trod upon or ignored, and,
they should be treated with kind
ness and justice. But should they
set themselves up, as these indi
viduals have done, as dictators of
the party, censors of her rights.
and denunciatory of her acts, as a
party, they deliberately withdraw
from the principle of majority
rule, step beyond the bounds of
obedience to her will and forfeit
the consideration it. is presumed
they desire. Now these "promi
nent Democrats" are not so ignor
ant as to be unaware of the fact
that the Democratic party in this
State is committed to temperance
and is responsible for all of the
legislation we have on this subject
to date. Consequently the Dem
ocrat who looks upon this great
moral question as apolitical issue
and opposes it as a Democrat is
deliberately fighting, not in the
party, but the'party, its platform
and its laws consequent of its
former success at the polls. Those
who are endeavoring to make it a
party issue are not without rea
son for such conduot. We take it
that their first and main ob
ject is to defeat prohibition at
any cost.- The disruption of the
Democratic party may be consid
ered, but aB a secondary matter,
and the effort to drag the ques-
tion
into pontics is for the
purpose of arrayed the -great
moral hosts of the Republican
party t against prohibition In
this latter effort w feel they
will most ignominidusly fail:
Prohibition is - a purely moral
question, 'to be decided by the
people irrespective of arty or
creed. It was petitioned for by
all classes, parties and creeds and
an election has been called solely
upon its merits as a moral ques
tion. The question therefore is :
"Is Prohibition Better Than the
Qpen Saloon and Distillery?"
Or: "Is Temperance Better Than
Drunkeness?" This i for each
voter to decide for himself, and,
it is up toliim, to vote . according
to his convictions on the sub
ject. It is impossible for anyone
to loose anything . by voting for
prohibition, butr-ifif one can tell
what sorrows are ahead should
he vote against it Isn't it best
to put whiskey out of the way,
beyond temptation?
Best Healer Id ttis World.
Rev. F. Starbird, of East Ray
mond Maine, says: "I have used
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for several
years, on my old army wound,
and other obstinate Bores, and fiud
it the best healer in the world. I
use it too with great success in
my veterinary business." - Price
25o at all drug stores.
Whiskey drinking and drunkenness
is just the opposite of truthfulness,
ronesty and soberness.
Wife a Knife.
Fred White, a negro of none
too good reputation employed at
J. E, CarsonZfljbrick works on the
Catawba rivet, was shot and dan-
geronsly wounded SaturdayJMorn-
ing. His assailant was Will Hardy
who bears a good reputation and
who holds a position of trust at
the brick works.
White drank too much -fire water
earlier in. the day and started out
for treubie. He met Hardy and
attacked him with an open Jknife.
Hardy knocked him down several
times but the frenzied man .was
bent on trouble and continued his
efforts to cut Hardy who finally
pulled his pistol and fired. The
ball took effect in the rig hip;
Charlotte Observer.
Int estlgatlon of Peoiage bja Committee.
A resolution waspassed by
the house of Representatives,
last Monday, ordering an in
vestigation, Jby the hnmigra
tion committee, of the labor
conditions in the turpentine
camps, plantations and other
So nth ernmd ustries, especial
ly those where peonage is sus
pected RepresentativeWil
liams, of Mississippi', claimed
that the highly colored stor
ies, of laborers held as slaves,
was a direct slander on the
South.
Don't fail to pay your poll
tax before the 1st day of May
if yo a wish to vote in any of
the elections to be held this
year.
No Use To Die..
"I have found out that there is
no use to die of lung trouble as
long as you can get Dr. King's
New Discovery," says Mrs. J. P,
White, of Rushboro, Pa. 'I
would not be living today only for
that wonderful medicine, It
loosens a cough quicker than any
thing else, and cures lung disease
after the case is pronounced hope
less." This most reliable remedy
for coughs and coldB, la grippe
asthma, bronchitis and hoarse
ness, is sold under guarantee at
all drug stores, 50c and $1. Trial
bottle free.
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A
GOOD
WATCH
His business demands it. From the he time gets up
in morning until he goes to bed at night his every ac
tion is regulated by time.
So long for this job, so long for theother. S- long
for meals. So long for recreation. So long for sleep.
A. watch touches a man's activities everywhere, and
the necessity for a good one is apparent.
' Not necessarily expensive.
A-17 Jeweled Hamilton movement, twenty-year, costs
$17.00, if you get it here. 7-jeweled American watch
movements in lOKyear cases, $6.50.
We've cheaper ones, to be sure, and dearer, but
there is nothing better in the world for the money than
the above.
Have a look. .
GORMAN & GREEN,
LEADING JEWELERS,
SALISBURY SPENCER, MARION, N. O.
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Water
Necessary
For Hot Weather
"Enough raw fruits, vegetables and lemons should
be eaten to supply the water necessary for hot weather
demands. Jt is a great mistake to waterlog digestion
by drinking at any and all times. The prevailing
idea that the more fluids taken into the system the
better, is a fad without
wholesome food like
sense or reason. Eat a
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Palatable Nutritions Easy of Digestion and Ready to Eat
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We had several cases of apron Gingham in short
lengths,, bought for our sale, but it was delayed on
railroad ancl didn't get here, except for the last two
days, so we still have some left. It is worth
8Jc, but we will sell, while it lasts, at , . 5
Another lot of same Gingham, but run a
little narrow. It goes at . .
4c
We are headquarts on Snoes of all kinds.,
We have a big stock of Men's, Women's and
children's cheap, coarse shoes, to finish out the
winter with.
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Owing to the fact that we still have too many goods for the season of
the year, our costrsale will continue for a few weeks longer. The large
crowds which have daily visited The Great Clothing Sale, carrying away
with them, numbers of bundles, must be well satisfied with the bargains we
have giveii them, for we are selling oar entire stock at cost, as advertised.
Everybody should take advantage of the low prices we are making and lay
in their wants for several seasons to come. .
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