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The Asheboro Couoier !.?BICE ONE DOLLAIi A YEAR Wm. C. HAMMER, Editor. NEWSPAPER ADVERTI SING FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COR PORATION. According to oar view the editor of the Stutesville Landmark has cor. ect ideas and expresses them as to ie course of. a newspaper in deal fug with public service corpora tions. The editor refers to the fact that -in the case of the Raleigh Times a consideiation of $6000 in one jear In exchange for advertising called far uo particular amount of adver tising. Clippings designed to help the Southern Railway were publish ed as leading matter for the express purpose of deceiving the readers, leaving the impression that the; represented the views of the paper,' when in fact they were paid for at extortionate rates. The Landmark declares that this Ort of business cannot be defended B legitimate, no matter how free the editorial page may be. The public generally and news papers in particular often have in Correct idea, as to advertising and ay for the same in passes or other favors from public service corpora Cons. But bear the Landmark and set If one and all do uot heartily agree with every word Mr. Clark, the editor savs: "As a majority of the newspapers in the Mate hold that it is alright to accept passes from a railroad and favors from other corporations and institutions in return for publishing certain matter. This sort of busi ness is usually carried on without u Contract, without any form of busi ness basis. The passes or otuet favors are acrepted and the paper publishes what it chooses, in such manner, usually, as it sees fit, and usually the editor claims that he does more service than the passes or other favors come to. Possibly he does Hiid possibly the Raleigh Times thought the service it was render ing the Southern was worth $0,000 and maybe under the emu in Stances it was. But suppose an1 editor with an unlimited pass rides more than the service he readers is woith, based on th price for legiti mate snivel Using. Then he is, to ti extent like the Raleigh Times: he is receiving more than the adver tising is orth and he is expected. ' whether he dots or not, to render service :n some other way. At least he is ui ih r obligation to the corpor ation and this obligation might em barrass him in the free expression of i pinion. The only way for a newspaper to exchange commodities is to Uo so ou a business basis. Chaige an agreed price for the ad-1 vertising and let all the matter pub lished appear as advertising, and ac cent in payment cash or service (il you can use the latter without com promising jeurself) to the amount f your bill and no more. J 'Another matter that is still more! serious: A good many papers in Korth Carolina publish special notices and clippings for public service coiporations and other con cerns eeeking public favor, ac straight reading matter s raight news matter and receive pay for it. We know some editors who dn this and we know they are as hon orable men as live; as far from be ing improperly innaenced as human nature can be. Yet they permit paid matter, matter designed to help the schemes of public service corpor ations and other concerns, to appear as news matter and thus the in fluence of the paper is t a degree lent to the proposition. The read ing public is deceived. It thinkc the paper favors these things and thus public sentiment id improperly influenced. It is all well enough to sty the editorial columns spe- k the policy of th p:tper. But unless the editorial columns distinctly stn when these paid clippings appeal that they are paid ads. and no an expression of the paper, the public is none ti.e wiser, and the public, as every editor knows, is often g v med t.y expressions in news cl biiiiis as much as it is by ednon exfTesmons ppoper. To say the least this piHCtioe is deceptive and is in tended to deceive. No paper should be a party to it. All paid matter should appear as advertising. If t he matter represents the views of of the paper and the editor thinks it ii- for tbe public good, it is a matter o' doubtful propriety to accept nouey for it." THE PARCELS POST NOT WANTED BY OUR PEOPtE. Poet Masbr General Meyers fa Tors the Parcels Post and wants the mails to carry meichaudiseup toll pounds and hae delivery wagons established in connection with the K. F. D. routes. lie also wants the postage on merchandise greatly reduced. The North Caro lina postmasters in convention at Raleigh last week, no doubt were influenced by his representative, Mr. De Grow. This act on the prt or North Carolina postmasters was, no doubt, without due consideration, and is not in accord with the sentiment of the people of the state. AYhile the parcels post has some advantages in convenience, yet it has many disadvantages. It means the seuding of mocey out of circu lation at home to northern cities, The Bmall saving to purchasers would not make up for the loss in many ways. It means the enrichment of the big department stores at the North at the expense of our small city, town, aud village merchants. Let us stand by tho home euter pise and home industry and op- sed to the centralizing tendency the times. When Judge Alton B. Parker in the last presidential campaign charged that the trusts and the favored interests of the country were contributing largely to the campaign fund to elect Theodore Roosevelt president, many people thought that Judge Parker was making these charges against his opponent as a bluff, and merely to aid and assist himself. Judge Par ker was called a liar. It is now elear that Judge Parker was telling the truth because it has been clear ly proven in the courts and by l?gal investigation that all the ch-irges made by the Democratic party in that campaign were cor rect. L he prominent oflicers of the ge.tt insurance companies have ueen driven from their positions. some of them have been convicted tor violation of the criminal law. One of the high oflicers of one insurance company was convicted a few days ago of perjury in a New York court. The New York World in a recent issue has asked Secretary Cortelyou, who collected funds from the trusts for the elec ion ot President Roosevelt, thse ijuestions: j "1. As secretary to President Mc-j Kiulev, did yon have knowledge of u! cainp.ign fund collected by enator llauua in 1900? the names j f many heavy cottributors, the) promises made and the methods of j distribution? J 2. What cornorations were inves- I (igated in whole or part while you were secretary of commerce? 3. Did any of the corporations .outribute to the Republican cam paign fund in 1904? Did you or vlr. Bliss or any authorized agent of the national committee solicit contributions from them? 4. Did you as postmaster general enter into mail contracts with any railroad which contributed to the Republican campaign of 1904? If so, what companies? 5. As secretary of the treasury, have you awarded government de posits of money or granted any other "fficiai favors to any national banks which contribute to the Republi can campaign fund of 1904? If so, what banks? 6. Have treasury favors been so licited by or granted to any finan cial or commercial interests which coutiibuted to this fund? If so, what? 7. Did Treasurer Bliss of the Re publican national committee prom ise, either directly or mdirectly, any favors i-i returu for contribution?? 8. Has Mr. Bliss solicited any pavors of tiie treasury!! behalf of janks or corporations? 9. What answer have you, as post master general and secretary of the ieauiy, given to contributors mak ing demands for what tbey under stood would ie their recompense? 10. Was return made of contri oniions discovered afterward to have een made in expectation of favoic? 11. Why was the Stand trd Oil Go's contribution retained after President Roosevelt ordered it re turned? The Statesville Mascot, one of the State's tvst papers, is the lam to raise the subscription price to $1.50 a vear. This necessity i forced on the Mascot hy the increap e I cost of everything that goes to makeup the paper. Many papers are now raising tbe price from $1.00 to $1.50 a year. SWIFT JUSTICE Original. 1 "Will your exeellemy have a liat?" asked n soft voiced, soft eyed Italian f an Englishman on the bay of Na ples. The hour was sunset, the atr balmy and the waters smooth. The English man hired the boat nud was pulled out Into the bay till the island of Islila eteod ou the one baud and Capri en the other, while the broad Mediter ranean stretch .U lefore him. He was thinking what a beautiful region and what a degraded iopIe. Cavonr had not at that time by statecraft welded the Italian states. Garibaldi bad nt risen like a rocket with his military achievements. The government f Na pies was especially despicable. The Englishman, being too warm, tttc off his coat, laying it on a seat. When he had gmie ns far as he wished lie directed the boatman to turn about nnd pull back. Then, when the shore was reached, he took up his cat and went his way. An hour later he missed, his purse. Certain that It had dropped from his coat pocket wheti he had laid It ou the seat, he went to the shore. The boatman had just come In from an other trip ou the bay. He looked very much hurt out of bis soft eyes when the Englishmau told him that he had dropped his purse in the boat; saying that he had found no purse. The Englishman did not doubt that the boatmau had appropriated his purse aud its eoutents, but had uo proof of the theft aud would not have pro ceeded against him in any event. What coiild be expected of a people living under such a government? He went to his hotel angry with himself at his carelessness aud angry with the des potic sway that prevented the Neapoli tans from getting au honest living. Meeting some countrymen of his own iu the cafe where lie dined, ho told them of the circumstance of the loss of his purse, inveighing bitterly against the government. "In a land oppressed by tyranny, ' he said, "it is Impossible to have a pros perous people. A people who are not permitted to keep what they earn must steal. Here all they earn must go to the government, lu our country our worklnginen are lightly taxed, nnd when crime Is committed there is a police force to ferret out the criminal aud courts to administer punishment" He spoke In English, uot supposing that he was understood at any one of the neighboring tables even if over heard. "Softly." interrupted one of his com panions in au undertone. Tliat well dressed, gentlemanly Italian out there Is listening, I'm sure." "What makes you think so?" "I have seen the color rife to his cheeks ami his nostrils dilate. He is suppressing wrath. Look out for your self iluiing the rest of your stay here. Don't go through the narrow streets lest you get a stiletto lu your back." "They i!;ire not murder an English man. At this time they don't wish to make au enemy of a powerful nation." "Not openly. You will be missing. That Is nil." The Englishman visited the burled cities near Naples nnd the volcano that buried them; then, the evening before his departure Wing fair, he took boat and visited Capri. When on returning he stepped ashore he was accosted by a gentleman whom he recognized as the one who had been suspected of lis tening to his conversation at dinner a few eveuings before. The man spoke in English, with nn Italian accent. "Tou are Lord B., 1 believe." said the Italian. , The Englishman, who was traveling Incognito, was surprised. He Inclined his head in assent. "And leader of the opposition In the British house of commons?' Again the Englishman nodded bis head. "Tou lost a sum of money a few days ago?" "I did." "How much?" "Eighty pounds." Tou are mistaken. There were 80 and 2 napoleons." "I believe you are right." "In what did you keep them?" "In a silk purse." "Of what color?" "Different colors." "The rings were" "Of gold." "Where do you think you lost your purse?" "In one of these boats while out on the bay." "Do you suspect any one of taking itr "Possibly the boatman." "Should you recognize him?" "Certainly." "Please step this way." The Italian led the Englishman to one of the boats that lined the shore. It bore the name of the one In which he had lost his purse. Something lay in the bottom. It was covered with a dirty cloak. The Italian lifted the cloak, and there lay the man who had rowed Lord B. on the bay. dead. In his hand was the purse. The Italian took it from the cold fingers and hand ed it to the owner. "Will you count it?" "No," said Lord B., at last rebellious. "Verj well. I trust that when you return to your country, where you boaRt of your justice, you will not mnlign tbe government of Naples, where you have seen how swiftly pun ishment Is meted out for crime. Hla majesty tuV king directs me to give you -his compliments and say that, though so Important a man. It would not be wls for yon to again criticise his rule In' bis dominions." HELOISE AMES. To Tru.Uta of Hvery Clmreh. In the fall of the year when at mosphere dosea't cause paint to dry quickly, is the best time for paint ing. We have contributed a large share of our L. & M. l'aiut to churches using paint, and always will do so, nd wish lo do so in this locality. vTe have no agency here, and we ill therefore supply the L. & M. lirect to the church at price dialer vonld charge, aud our contributions 'ill be as usual, very liberal. Ia the ovent of Congregation not ring able to pay. we will furnish til the Puiit Free. More than teu housand Churches have been paiut d with the L. & M. Paint. Address us direct, Longmak & Martinez, Manufacturers L. & M. Paint, New Yerk. For the Children To succeed these days you must have plenty of grit, cour age, strength. How is it with the children? Are they thin, pale, delicate? D not forget Ayer's Sarsaparilla. You know it makes the blood pure and rich, and builds up the general health in every way. TherMMrun mnnotpilbly hare Mind health iiiilm the lMwel lire In proper condition. Cor r.'rt any rniiiiinallnn y (Inline tmall laxatlT. doe ot Ajer't Villi. All vegetable, mar-coated. Had br . O. Ayer Co.. Lowell, Maw. LrLyers taaaXa.tar.ra ef HAIR VI0OR. Aaue CURE. CHERRY PECTORAL. We have no eeoretet We publleh J. W. JOLLY, Undertaker, Funeral Director and Embalm- er. Full Line of $3.00 to $90.00 Copper Lined Coffins, Caskets and Robes. Day, night and out of town calls promptly attended to Phone A'o. 50. Hearse and Teams Rooms over Asheboro Gro cery Store. Asheboro, N. C. YOUR LIVER is your best friend or your worst e?eniy. Active it s your friend. Torpid it's your enemy, and its army is Constipation, Biliousness, Sidt Headache, etc iM) VOHIO gI-.T.TH male active, strong and healthy i livers, preventing and relieving liver troubles. Complete Treatment 25a. O K COX, I'lwidciit. W J AKMFIKl.w. V-W W J ARM FIELD, Jr., Cashier. The Bank of Fandolph, -A-dxetoro, XT. C Capital and Surplus, Total Assets, over $50,000 00 $200,000.00 W ilh amnio usset. fi; rlein e nnd profctlnn we solicit the husilii- of lliu bank Inn .uLilr tuit ft-el safe lu sayuiic we are prvimntl uml willing tnextei;d to our ruUnman. every Hiclli'v amine 2cniiaod.itiou couMtteiii with cafe banking. DIRECTORS! Hugh Harlu, Sr., V J Armflclil.W V Wood, P V Morris, C C MeAlM-jr. K M Armftcld, O R Cox W V Kdd.llni;, Bt-nj Moffltt, Tim J Rudillnif, A W K dipt'l, A M Kuu kin. Thin U ReilrtliiK, lr P AHhnr. V 3 Cn. S Bryant. President J. 11 Cole, Castile Uhe- BaLiik of R.andlerrfvn Randlem&n, N. C. A Per I nterest cent Paid On Time Deposits Capital $12,000. Surplus, $5fiQO, A JNew uneaas woman was thin. Because she did not extract sufficient & nourishment from her food. O She took Scoffs Emulsion. Result: 0 She gained a pound a day in weight O V3 I Now Ready For You. Prepare For Long, Cold Days Ahead! In our store we are now ready to show you a very attractive line of Fall Dress Goods, Wraps, Shoes, Etc., Etc. You will be interested to see our new models in Ladies' Cloaks and Wraps. We have a most complete line, the feature, of the display being Moderate Prices. Ready-to-wear Skirts are also in demand, and we can furnish them at prices defying all competition. Responding to the demand for Sliks for Shirtwaists we have secured a rare assortment of Silk Waists in lalleta, China, etc., m white, black, and colors. You should see them. Morris-Scarboro-Moflltt Co Ramseur There is always something new, nnd an d we can supp'y it from our $22,500 Stock of Seasonable Merchandise. 1 We have been in business 28 yexs and desirable goods at legitimate profits on a strictly honorable basis. These principles combined with up-to-date methods are bound to produce favorable results in in crease of sales each yeaa of our business existence. No house doing an honorable business can or shall sell lower. All newest styles in DRESS GOODS. Latest creations in CLOTHING, HATS SHOES and NOVELTIES not to be bund elsewhere. HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR and NECK WEAR in abundance. Large stock of LADIES' CLOAKS MEN'S OVERCOATS, OVERALLS, etc. Miss Battle is in charge of our Milli nery department and can supply Hats that will suit to perfection and other goods in her line. s Fine supply Trunks, Bag's, Baskets, Crockery, China Ware and Glass Ware. Everything to eat and nothing to drink. 6 Kamseur, - rt You are judged by your stationery. Does it appear cheap ? The Courier Job Office, Asheboro, NT. Employs skilled labor, Has most modern equipment, v Most artistic and popular type faces, Latest and varied stock of papers. And we use best inks. Send us ycur next orde . At least it will interest you ALL DRUGGISTS i 50c AND SI M X Store Co. - N. C. to get our prices.
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