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CC-i C'. c:.'; - ( GO T5he COURIER I A. Am ir flntK Maws n) Advertising Columns Circulation. Bring Results. R Iasied Weekly. PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN. $1.00 Per Year VOL XXXIII. ASHEBORO, N. C, THURSDAY, April 30, 1908. No 21 PRESS ASSOCIATION. Amual Meeting of the State Edi torial Association. WAS HELD AT CHARLOTTE. Many Interesting Papers Read Meet ing Enthusiastic. The gates of Charlotte were wide open last week to the members of the North Carolina Press Associa tion who were tbere in their Thirty sixth Annual Convention. With headquarters at the new Selwyn Ho tel, the editors (and some of their wives) were nicely housed and well fed duriun the meeting. Tne couvention was called to or der on Wednesday morning by the president, Air. Archibald Johnson, editor of Charily and Childreu. De votional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. 0. Atkinson, of the Chris tian Sun. Welcome addresses were H ide by Mayor Franklin, who welcomed the editors in behalf ot the city or Ohar lotte. He was followed by Mr. E. R. Preston, prestdeut of the Greater Charlotte Club, who expressed the great giatitic;ition of the club that the North Carolina Press Aes wi i tion had selected Charlotte as its meeting place. Mr. W.C. Dowd, editor and man ager of the News, welcomed the as sociation in behalf of the press of the city. In his address he referreu to the harmonr which had been found among the local associations in providing entertainmeut fo the visitors, and gave this as evidence that the city was delighted to have the convention. Major H. A. London, of the Chat ham Record, responded to the ad. dresses of welcome on behalf of the Association. He expressed apprec ation for the convention, for the kind words of greeting and the hos pitality shown them. Following this came the annual address by the president and it was a most excellent one. In it he dis cussed the marvelous progrws of North Carolina, the wonderful trrowth of tne pi ess, of the multi plied opportunity of newspaper men, etc. Mr. Johnson spoke ot tne ed ucational as well as the financial situation. Mr. J. Z. Green, editor of Oor Home, read a thoughtful and effect ive paper on "Intependent Editori als in country weeklies." lie was followed by Rev. Dr. Atkinson, of the Christian Sun, whose subject was "Should a Religious Weekly Enter the Domain of Politics and, if so, to What Extent." Dr. Atkin son almost had the audience spell, bound with .bursts of eloquence and oratory, at the same time using forceful argument for his paper. He said on the origin of a religious weekly: "The first religions weekly was born just 100 years ago. It came into the world was there a . cause or u mere coincidence? con temporaneously with the advent of the modern movement for mis sions. Denominational colleges, church chanties, orphan nome and retreats for the worn and weary came into the world less than .100 years ago. So much has been ac complished since the birth ( the religions weekly that one cannot doubt that it was divinely called in to existence. The religions weekly has been called to the service of Ood for the betterment of man's moral and economic condition: a watchman on the walls, a voice of warning, a trumpet calling to battle the me dium through which the toilers for truth and righteousness might speak one to another. Shall this high aim and lofty purpose w hereunto it was born, be prostituted to the play, passion and pastime of men engaged merely in this fleeting, fretful game of Dohtics? God forbid." In contrasting the partisan .and religious papers, he said: " The pr iisan paper deals with man as he is; the. religions paper shows what he may become. The partisan paper feeds and fans the fickle ambition of man; tha religions paper tells of high and holy aspirations that may be attained. The partisan paper treats of man here; the religious pa- Eer is dealing with man for the ereafter. ' In the vise providence of God, both have come to serve a most noble and glorious purpose. The partisan paper through right' measures is leading us to be right men; the religions paper through right men is leading us to better methods. And these two combined, with ever increasing power and in fluence, are making a better state, a nobler manhood, and a brighter, happier world in which to live." Editor R. F. Beasley, of the Mon roe Journal, read a well prepared paper on "The Editor and his Sub scribere," He was followed by Mr. H. C. Martin, editor of the Lenoir News, witn a paper on "Should a Newspaper be Non-pa: tisan?" Mr. Martiu said in conclusion (with apologies to Leigh Hunt): Ail hail the nonpartisan (may hi trilw increase) May we see in tbe moinlight within our rooms, Making it ru-h like a lily in blooin, An editor sitting by it e uiiile old Turning out copy, lot!i spicy and bol:l, And nmy tti face ot tliU man Be the honest face of a 11011-partiauii. Mr. Josephus Daniels arose and said that he was not on tne program but tli.it he hud some things which he wanted to aiy since mere ll.ul been three non-p.irtUau and no pa--tisau. He sau: "I am afraid that some of the visitors to this conven tion will go away prejuJi;ed against i partisan p tper on account of the fact that only one side of the case has been freseuteJ through the pa per s already read. 1 have been waiting to hear a paper ou the otner side of this question, mid when I saw that nrhing was going to be presented, I couldn't keep my seat. 1 want to say that there Hie parti san papers 111 the Stue with ae much conscience as an independent paper and are doing us much good m their respective lields. They are doing the work of God just as sure ly bs any religious weekly. What is politics? Some look upon poli tics as a mere machine und tbey term partisan papers vile and vi cious. I say that politics is states manship, and I believe that journal ism should stand for partv views. What is an independent etitor? Horace Greely was the greatest in dependent editor in this country, and yet at one time tbe most parti san editor in America. Who are tne great editois of the Statt? They are such men as Major Hale, sitting there, who has beenisuiug a parti san paper tor a long term of yars, but who has not allowed a political boss ever to dictate to him.'' Tbe house came down after Mr. Daniels' remarks and the mjetiusr adjourned for lunch, after wnich we listened to a mos; interesting ad dress bv Mr. A. L. Lawshe, Third- Assistant Postmaster General. He II. B. Varner, President ot tbe National Editorial Association. opened his address by reference to his early experiences as a newspaper man and assured his hearers that the legitimate publishers had his sympathy. He stated the rates of postage fixed by Congress on tbe va rious classes ot mail matter, explain ed the ruling of the Postoffice De partment and gave bis opinion as to what the effect of the ruling would be, etc. After his address Mr. Law she gave an opportunity for anyone who wanted to ask questions, which he answered willingly. The next thinir on the program was a trolley rfde over tbe lines of tbe city street car system, lwo cars were waiting for the party in front of the Selwyn Hotel and at 4 o'clock, promptly, we started and it didn't take ns long to find that the Queen City was an u p-to-date city in every respect. Some of the poiuta visited were the Hoskms and Uhadwick Mills. Latta rarW and Elizabeth College. The mills are really towns wrhiu themselves. 1 hey have their own churches and schools and their own government. This trip was extended through the courtesy of i resident Latta and air. Continued on Pag'i Five BENEFITS DERIVED FROM Asheboro's streets were thronged Monday with people from every sec tion of the county who came to hear the address of Judge J. C. Pritchard in the interest of Prohibition. All expected a great speech and it was ull that was anticipated a strong unanswerable and entertaining aigu ment favoring the came of Prohibi tion in North Caroliua. At 1:30 o'clock the immense crowd met in the auditorium of the gra ted school building. The meeting wis called to order by Chairman E. J. Coitrane, of the Rindolph Prohibi tion Campaign Committee, and afvr singing " 1'heie's a Great Day Coin ingThe 2Gth of May," Rev. C. M. Campbell, of Rtudleuun, invoked Divine blessings upon the assembly and the cause represent 'i'he epe.-iher ui In 1 i.liic-ii by Col. W. P. Wl. Prefacing a 4een J n Pr.tc'ti si'd ex fir. ssed h a ;leuaii at tle. gteat Midience .iwiiib'eil, he'peaK liisf tht-ir iiiteit-sr. in the c.wise i it tiiperance, und nisi his pleasure ,1 11 ii;vingan opportunity to talk to il.e people of Randolph county. - i ':;y I t is f kXp6?: JUDGE J. C. PRITCHARD, Ashevllle, Si. C. The Courier recently published an address by Mr. Pritchard which em bodied many of the points of his speech here on Monday,aud for this reason we give only a brief report in this issue. In the outset Judge Pritchard de clared that the question of Prohibi tion is not a partisan question, though it may be a political oae. Ha objected to the bill because it only went so far as to provide for an election, and thns burden the people with this campaign and this election. Auswering the charge that the Pro hibition bill (which appears in au other column in thin issue) was only a slick Democratic trick, the speaker declared t hat he would vote for it and furthermore he would follow the Democrats iu any other like "trick." Judge Pritchard refrained from abuses of the whiskey men aud those who oppose the measure, but appeal ed to their better nature. He pro claimed them a big hearted honest set of men as a whole, but in a manner morally depraved on account of their invironment. "Ours is an age of industrial pro gress",said the speaker,"an i I shall confine myself to the discussiou of jhe relation of Prohibition to the DEADLY TORNADO. Scries of Wlad an Rain norms Sweep tbe West. Probably 600 killed, a hundred fatally hurt and a thousand painful ly injured is tbe record of a series of tornadoes that swept over the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. Mississippi Si-emed to be the storm centre and in this state alone 300 are dead and a thousand seriously hurt. Property loss is enormous, and commerce is blocked and the crip pled condition of telegraph, railway and telephone lines makes it impos sible to make anything like an ade quate summary of the disaster. Miss Mary L. Davis, of De p River, and Arthur E. Futroll, of High Point, were marriedx last Wed nesday at tbe home t f the bride's lather, Stephen 11. Davis. PROHIBITION. industrial interests of tbe State." The argument in favor of the meas nre was supported by testimony from many towns in the State where saloons, dispensaries and prohibition have all been tried, and every ' in stance tbe removal of whiskey not only did not retard the growth of thi community, but it was iu every way decidedly beneficial. The mer chants thrived, the homes were brightened, new homes were built by. meu who had before squandered their wages each week ut the bar, iiew i-arerprises could secure indus trious and sober help. New life is everywhere evident. The removal of whiskey from the city of (Jhailotte, according to the statement of Mayor Fraunlin has improved the fitiihc al condition of the town, increased business and de-cre.w-d (;rime T5 per ceut. In 1900 Fayetteville, under the reign of the bir room, had one bank with $250 000 on deposit; one cotton mill; and one silk mill. in 1907, under the reign of Prohibition, she has five banks with deposits amount ing to $1,325,000; seven cotton mills and two silk mills. Twelve years ago Cumberland county had four teen saloons and six cotton mills and today she has fourteen mills and no saloons. Madison county under the reign of whiskey jwas a defperate county. It wa? dangerous to venture out after dark Night meetings of a religiouj or other nature were almost an impossibility. "Che people," sail the Judge, "were out at the elbow, out at the knees and run down at the heels; blear-eyed and red-nosed. The time of the courts was sonsumed by the trial of mur derers and other desperate criminals, and a new court was necessary to try the minor cases. This county has had Prohibition for fifteen years aud today her jails are empty and her criminal courts meet on Monday and adjoara Tuesday or Wednesday. These facts show the benefits of Prohibition to a community, county or State. After a thorough and convincing treatment of his subject Judge Pritchard said in conclusion: "Tnis is a great moral qnestion, a question in which every man must take a stand, either for or against, and 1 believe the good people of this county will stand on the right side." THE MILLS ARE TO CLOSE. Debnlte Action la Takes At a Represen tative Meeting of Cotton ManufseJj turcra at Spartanburg. Spartanburg, S. C, April 25. The cotton mills of the Piedmont section of North and South Carol i na will close down indefinitely July 1st, and no further orders for cloth at the present prices will be accepted by the mills. This action was taken this afternoon at a meeting of mill presidents representing the mill industry of the upper section of South Carolina and North Carolina. A recent issuo of Our Church Record contained a picture of Thos. F. Ashburn, son of Rev. WN F. Ashburn, of Liberty, who graduated last week from the Atlanta Dental College. Mr. Ashburn was one of the executive committee of his class of 88 members. A LOSS TO THE COUNTY. Prominent Physician and Citizen Died At Farmer Last W eek. Dr. C. H. Lewis, one of the most prominent citizens aud . physicians in the county, died April 23rd at his home at Farmer; aged sixty years, tie bad been in ill health tor many years, but the immediate cause of his death was heart disease. The deceased is survived by a wife and three children, Mrs. J. M. Rowland, of Manchester, Va., and Messrs. Carlisle and Hal Lewis, thi latter of Lexington. Dr. Lewis was a graduate of Jef ferson College, Pailadelphia, a nieni ter of the couuty and State medical societies aud of the Masonic Order aud Knights of I') thins. . He was one of Randolph s most progressive citizens, keenly interest ed in the development of the couuty in matters of moral and educational merit. He was a leading spirit iu his community, wherj be wil. be greatly missed. Tbe funeral was conducted Fri day by Rev. J. W. Ingle, pastor of the Methodist churcu at Farmer. About fifty citizens and business men of Asheboroatteuded the funer al, the local lodges, of which Dr. Lewis was a member, having charge of the buiial service. Fully eight hundred people attended. Rev. J. W, Ingle read the follow ing tribute at the service; Dr. Claudius Hill Lewis. Claudius Hill Lewis was boir near 0k Grove M. E. church, in New Hope township, March 4th, 1848, being CO years; 1 month and 19 days old. He lived nearly all of his life in New Hope and' Concord townships, having been away only about 4 yeati during his early mauhood, which time was spent iu Pennsylvania. He began the piactice of medicine thirty years ago, after receiving bis medical education at the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. He was a life member of the North Carolina State Medical Association, and always attended its meetings nntil his health failed. He united a number of yeais ago with this church as a seeker after the truth. He was a familiar friend in every home within a radius of many miles, and has brought comfort and cheer to hundreds bv his sympathetic min istrations and timely aid, and will be missed, not only by his faithful wife and loving children, but by a large number of relatives and a still larger circle of friends. The Lata Dr. C. H. LEWIS. Perhaps no more appropriate eu logy could be spoken than tbe words of Will Carleton's beautiful poem, lhe Country Doctor. "Maybe half the corgregation, now of great or little worth, Found this watcher waiting for them when tbey came upon tbe earth; This nndecorated soldier of a hard unequal strife. Fought in .many stubborn battles with foes that sought their life In the day-time or the night-time he would rally brave and well; Though the summer laik was fifing or tbe frozen lances fell; Knowing if be won the battle, they would praise their Maker's name, Knowing if he lost the battle, then the doctor was to blame. 'Twas the brave old virtuous doctor, 'lwas the good old family doctot, .Twas the faithful country doctor righting stoutly all the same. But perhaps it still is better that his busy life is done, He has seen old views and patents disappearing one by one; He has learned that death is master both of science and of art; He ha? I'oue his duty fairly and has acted out his part. WASHINGTON LETTER Do-Nothing Policy Still Rules Re publicans PRINCIPLE REFORMS IGNORED Republicans Notify President Roose velt What to Expect from Congress. Special Correspondence. Washington, D. C, April 27. The present Congress will go down in history as a standpat, donothinf nouy at war witn the chief executive. The Republican leaders have p ainly told President Roosevelt, through their envoy, Congressman Watson, just what legislation will be put through before the session ends. Some kind of currency legislation. Prohibiting child labor in the- District of Columbia. Authorizing the Ways and Means Commute of the House, and the finance Committee of the Senate, to give hearings preliminary to a re vision of the tariff. Au appropriation for the Inland Waterways Commission. This ultimatum leaves over all the principal reform and remedial legislation recommended by the President until after election, if ever. The Republican leaders in. tended to adjourn Congress on May 9th, but iu deference to the Presi dent's wishes will continue in ses-, sion until after the conference here of the governors and others invited by the President to consider our "natural resources." From now on the leaders of Congiess will work rapidly, paying heed to the approp riation bills first and their own pet local measures afterwards. Whether President Roosevelt will submit to the ultimatum of the Re publican leaders is not certain. It is. reported by some of his friends that he will try to upset their plans by inducing enough Congressmen to act with the Democrats, who are fighting for the consideration of the legislation he has recommended. Whether the President can indnoe the necessary twenty-nine Republi cs membi r to j in with the Demo, crtts, and overtnrow gag rule, ia very problematical, and not probable. The Cannon machine holds them in its grasp, and their local legislation and campaign funds for the election or those in close districts is under, the control of the machine; and but " few will dare to defy it. THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACH, ERS' ASSEMBLY. Completion of Program for Next Sesslonr to Be Held In Cbarlotte, June 16-19 Secretary R. D. W. Connor, of the North Carolina Teachers' Assembly, announces the completion of the program for the next session in Charlotte, June 16 to 19. The program includes in its list of speakers some of the most eminent educational leaders of the state and nation, promises to be the most in teres ting instructive program jever offered at a session of the assembly. The assembly is twenty-five years old and for a quarter ot a century has beea an active and potent in fluence in the educational develop ment of the state and the south. W 111 Stump State for Blood Money. The anti-prohibitionists in Northi Carolina are preparing a more active campaign between this and the 215th day of May in an effort to hinder the ratification of the prohibition laws at the polls on that date. Speakers are being arranged to stump the State in defense of the liquor traffic. Among tho names mention ed in this connection one sees that of Judge "ftynum, Hon. Thos. Settle, Mr. Self and others all prominent Republicans. Yontafnl Convict Shot. Lonnie Moore, a young white boy, who was serving a term on the Guil ford county roads for breaking into a freight car, was fatally shot last Wednesday by guard Lace Donnell, when the boy and his younger broth er attempted to escape. The force was working near McLansville. The boy was taken to St. Leo's Hospital, Greensboro, and recovery is believed Impossible. Denton High School Commencement. The Commencement exercises at will begin Wednesday night May 13th. Thursday May 14th is Commencement dav. A well ar. tanged program will be carried out and all are invited to attend.
The Courier (Asheboro, N.C.)
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