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T' (T ' THE CO me COURIER Leads in Both News and "Circulation. me COURIER Advertising Column Bring Results. RIER. Issued Weekly. PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN. $1.00 Per j&r VOL. XXXV . ASHEBORO, Nl C, THURSDAY, Sept 1. 1910. No. 5? NEWS FROM OUR CAPITAL CITY Tariff And High Prices-More Republican Guesses--Polt-ical Prospects to Date. Nick Longworthia backing up his ' father-in-law as well as he can by , going back on Uncle Joe, bnt the Colonel ebould see that Nick re nonhces Cannonism. Uncle Joe may soon enter on the Astral plane, bat all the awful isms which he stands for must be discarded if the people are to gain. .Senator 8moot at the meeting of governoiBat8altLkeeaid he did not believe that Eastern interests were'trving to control the West. Then why does Senator Smoot al wavs vpte with Senator Aldrich. Can the Republicans afford nt to renominate President Taf t to do otherwise wonld be to acknowledge that his administration and policies have been a failure. That would be eqntl to defeat in advance, even with the Colonel as the candidate. A good many standpat congress- men are dropping ont on the fight for a renominatieni which shows that the trend is strongly towards democracy. . "Bunny Jim" Sherman and the President scored first blood in their fight with the Colonel, which shows that the administration is hanging together. The Colonel will have to take his innings later perhaps. When it comes to the control of committees the 4'01d Guard" is on to the game; bnt how will it fare at the election? Does any one believe that Jim Sherman, although he is Vice-President, could beat Roose velt for any position in the Repub lican ranks in New York or else where? That "harmony" plan which Taft's young men at Beverly con. nnntoA oBcma tn Via vp landed on the rooks; the cargo has beenjetsoned, and it will require conaiaeraoie tog ging to get the craft into clear water again. The new railroad law went fully into effect on August 17, but it will take some months to take evidence, and for the' Interstate Commerce Commission to decide if the increase in rates asked for by the railroads is reasonable. The important question that must soon be decided by the Republicans is whether the Insurgent lamb will lie down with the standpat lion, or whether the lamb will be inside the l'on. The price of crude rubber has de clined 50 per cent, but the price of , automobile tires has been advanced 25,percent by the Rubber Trust. How does Senator Aldrich explain that? " An English rubber company has just paid a dividend of 120 per cent and yet some people wonder why Senator Aldrich and Rockefeller have formed a "Rubber Trust." President Taf t is evidently will ing to have "peace t any price" between the wairing Itepuolican factions. The whole tariff iesue, as far as the great majority of tne people are concerned, is the question ot prices. All the caviling of politicians and the quibbling of those protected by the tariff cannot disguise the fact that under Republican tariff laws the cost of living nas vastly, increas ed, and inauy people nave not re ceivad an advance in incomes cr wages to meet the average enhanced Erice of all they buy. Nor can it a denied that under these Republi can tariff laws there has been formed trusts and combinations which have advanced the average price of com. modifies over 60 per cent during the past fourteen years. The protection theory that competition , between manufacturers for the home market ' keeps the price they charge for their products here within a .reasonable scope even if they sell cheaper abroad nas entirely broken down in consequence of combinations which have advanced prices beyond all that was thought possible., Tbe high tariff rates on most articles prevent competition from abroad, and the combining of manufacturers has very greatly eliminated competi tion at home, so that if the present tariff is cor tinned there is no relief in sight. '-''" There are two remedies that will reduce these high prices; namely, to euro the trusts and combines so that home competition would in a measure prevail, and to so rednce the tariff that competition from abroad will compel reasonable' prices here. The tariff is not responsible for all the vast increase in prices, neither are the trusts and combines; but these causes can be safely charged with more than half of the increase. Under' a tariff for revenne only, prices have advanced in Eogland about 25 per cent, and the causes for such increase are world wide. In protected Germany and France E rices have increased as much as ere, and combinations in restraint of trade similar to onr trusts are prevalent. The Republican politicians and stump speakers will, nf course, try to befog the tariff issue with a great mass of details and figures which bnt few can understand; to tell tbe plain facts wonld give away the whole protection theory, which is already breaking down of its own weigbt and tbe practical injustice or taking all the people for the benefit of the few who are protected. ' There is a guess going around that Colonel Roosevelt will do. noth ing to prevent the Shermam stand pat-gang f rem having fall control of the New York 8tate Convention and making a platform and nominating candidate that will invite defeat. Such a Republican catastrophe wonld play into the hands of the Colonel by allowing him to dominate the organization in 1912 and Belect a delegation to the National conven tion that he would control. And so we might go on with all the guesses that are going and yet arrive at nothing certain beyond the fact that the rival Republican fac tions are making horrible faces at each other, and are quite ready to make goats of anyone who does not agree with them. The fickle wind is stable compared with the daily news from the headquarters of the Republican statesmen. The Ele phant himself stand? with dejected look and takes orders from no one, and the raik and file of the Repub lican outfit are divided into iival camps. President Taft does not seem to be able to rid himself of the stand patters. He no sooner makes an unsuccessful effort to make scape goats of Cannan, Aldrich and Bal linger than he taken up with Crane, the most inveterate conservative, as his principal political adviser. It is about time that the President turn, bled to the fact that all theBe stand pat statesmen must stand by the Ad ministration, their goose is cooked. There is no doubt that a majority of the Republican voters in the West ern states are with the Insurgents, and if there were a free and fair vote in the Eastern states the Old Guard would be bowled over. It is mainly the control of the Republi can organizations, with tbe power of counting the votes cast at the pri maries, that allows them to hold the whip hand. To that mnst be added the enormous power of tbe distribu tion of the Federal offices which President Taft has allowed , them to dictate. From this view of Rf publican politics it is iinposs-ble t give President Tf t cieuitfor any leaning towards the Insurgents, a! -though he still keeps on friendly terms with some of them to escape the charge that he has split the Re publican party. Colonel Roosevelt had evidently been waiting, with his usual politi cal shewdness, to see the result of the primaries and conventions in tne debatable states when he was forced to show his hand as the result of tbe "turn down" by the Republican state committee of his own state. He is now openly with the Insur gents and will fight for the control of New York. Will president Taft Btill take council with Crane and the other reactionaries, or will he veer towards Roosevelt to prevent a factional fight in tbe State of New York which if thus lost to the Republican party might lead to making a Jonah of Taft himself. Tne President is thus confronted with a dilemma, and to grasp either horn is dan gerous. I The Democrats, of oourse, have troubles of their own; but tney are subsiding and the party is, perhaps, nearer unity on essentials than since the first' Cleveland Administration. Under each conditions, those who believe that Democratic policies are necessary for the welfare of the peo ple of all tbe states will draw even closer together as they see the chances of success so favorable. 10 Weeks For 10 Cents Send us ten cents and we will send you the Courier ten weeks for ten cents. Send your own subscription today. ; Address The Courier, box 357 Asheboro. But over confidence wonld be folly with such opponents as tha : Repnb licans with their organization .and money, and their' greed for power which, at the last moment, will lead them to stoop to conquer. 1 So postmaster-General Hitchcock ii in Arizona and New Mexico, ac cording to a Chicago Associated Pres report, "to start organizing the two new states with a view of elect ing four new Republican United States Senators." Meanwhile he dravs his salary and is supposed to be attending to hit duties at , the Postoffice Department whe e, in con sequence of . his prolonged' absence, ORPHAN'S HOME AT DEHTON Opened List week Under . Auspices of Home Mission Society. The Orphan's Home at Denton was npeued last week under the aus pices ot the Woman's Home Mis sion Society of tbe Methodist Pro testant Church in North Carolina, of which Mrs. W. C. Hammer, of Asheboro, is President. At the An. nual Meeting of the organization in Greensboro in May, it was decided that a spec al work in North Caro lina should be undertaken and that the work should be among orphan children. Before the meeting, Rev. Gee . L. Reynolds, wno is principal of the Denton school, on being asked as to an opening at Denton for work of this kind, offered tuition free to as many children as would come, and the use of the old school building which has been converted into a nine room house, also free of charge. This propositi n was accepted and this little band of women went to work ' earnestly for the Orphan's Home. As to every other tnterprise, some were favorable and some were not, but the women have been out talking about the work, helping or ganize Home Mission Societies and soliciting for the Home. Different societies are furnishing the rooms and a great many of the churches are getting up boxes of furnishings and food. Three children from tbe western part of the state were the first to arrive. Several application blanks are out and when properly signed and filled out, will be sent in to the committee, who will decide upon them. Since the decision of the Home lT tit 2 MISS MABEL WILLIAMS Matron of the Denton Orphan's Home business of importance to the peo ple will be hung up awaiting his return; This is evidently not a Civil Service reform administration. Howcoold it be, with Hitchcock as the active dispenser of political pap? There is a report in Washington that Hitchcock hankers after one of these semttorshipi from Arizona for him self, and toat be has. been using the patropage of the Postoffice Depart ment for that end. It is hardly pfobafcle, however, that even a Re publican . boss-owned legislature wouwVdare to elect anon-resident, M a Standpatter at that, for United Spates Senator. "' LMiasio 8ocfety in this 8taV to es tablish aa Orphan Home, it has been found that this is the first attempt towards establishing an orphanage in thThistoryof the Methodist Pro testant Church in the United States. The Methodist Protestant Church of North Carolina should feel proud. This beginning, which in all nraha- bility, will soon prove a great help to tne ennren tnrougnout the state. Miss Mabel Williams, who for several years held a responsible position with Gilmer, Mahler Follin Co., Win ston, is Matron and Miss Etta Au- man. Why Not, who has charge of the muuio department in the Denton school, will assist her. At the meet ing of the Executive Board, in Ashe ville, the privilege of retaining the aues paid in by members of tne vari ous o '.rmizationa was granted for the support of the work. Some of the interested friends have made monthly, quarterly and annual pledges. Anything will be grate- fully received. This is a noble work, a large field of work in which there are great opportunities and a work which should have not only the co-operation ' of the Methodist Protestants of the State, bnt friends who are able to help carry on the worx. The school at Danton ODened last Monday with seventy pnpils, the imgcoi, ujomug iu mo iiiauuijr UL me school. Rev. Geo. L. Reynolds is Principal, Miss Girla Byerly, Yad kin College, primary teacher, and Miss Etta Auman, Why Not, has charge of the music class. Denton is in a splendid section of tne country and tne people are hos pitable and kind. .-.mm .uV y i - j -v, - H p- r j Mr. C. K. Oliver Dead. Mr. Chas. E. Oliver, who has been to Asheboro several times and who was for manv years one of the owners of the Uwharrie Mine in this Count; and the North State Mining Company in Guilford Coun ty, and was Secretary and Treasurer of these two mining corporations, al so was President of the Consoli dated Cotton Duck Company, died suddenly on a steamer on his way home from England a few days ago. Mr. Oliver retired from active business last December. Mr. Oliv er has spent much of his. time in Columbia, S. C, where his particu lar mills were located. Death of Aged Citizen Mr. E. J. V. Craven, known as Emery Craven, died at his home in Franklin ville Township August 24, and was. laid to rest in Pleasant Ridge cemetery the following day. Mr. Craven only lacked one day of being 84 years of age,' He is sur. vived by one son, . Mr. James H. Craven, at whose home he died; and one daughter, Mrs, Harrison Wil liams also of Franklinville Town ship. Mr. Craven was a successful farmer, and a substantial and. high ly respected citizen. Montgomery Republicans. The Montgomery . County Repub lican Convention met at Troy, Au gust 20, and nominated J. B, Ewing for Register of Deeds, W. G. De Berry, of Pee Dee, for Sheriff, W. Farlow, of Ether, for State Senator, and Mr. Parsons, of Candor for surveyor. Candidates for the re maining county officers were not nominated. Married Mr. Gurney Ferree and Miss Ida Henley, were married in Asheboro last Friday, Mr. J. S. Ridge, J. P., performing the ceremony. After the ceremony the happy couple drove out to the home of the groom one mile east of town, where a bountiful wedding -' supper- was served. Mr. Ferree is a son of the late James Fsrree, and is an industrious and highly respected young man. His bride has been for two or three years one of Randolph's successful schoolteachers. Their many friends wish for them mnch joy along tbe journey of life. Winningham-Brown. Mr. C. R. Winningham and Miss Maud Brown were happily married at the home of the bride last Sun day morning Mr. S. E. Lowdermilk J. Jr., omciating. Mr. Winningham is a son of Mr. K. L. Winningham, of Grant Town ship, and is a worthy young man, while Mrs. Winningham is a daugh ter of Mr. Isaac Brown, of near Asheboro. She is an attractive young lady and popular among a large circle of friends. Their many friends wish for them much happi ness through life. Offering at Elon College Elon College, in Alamance Coun ty, N. C, the very heart of the famous piedmont section, opens its twenty-first session bept, tne seven tieth. The prospect is now for best year in the institution's history so say reports from the College, bases upon the returns from tbe various states and sections served by the College. The students from this county who have gone there to school have been well pleased and are doing well. We have no doubt tha1; these who ge this year will return satisfied. Education may be had there for from $118 to $137 per session of ten months. For catalogue or one of the vari ous College Bulletins free address a postal card to Dean, W. A. Harper, Elon College, N. C. To the School Public Owing to the fact that the Morris-Scarboro-Moffitt Co., has de cided not to handle school books any longer and that a successor to this firm was not selected in time for the opening of school the super intendent of the graded schools will furnish the school books from bis office during the first few days of school. . These books will be sold for cash at listed prices, the idea being to accommodate and not to make money. Don't ask to have books charged. . . f ; 0. V. Woosley, Supt. LOCAL SELF-GOV- ERNMENT PLANK A Product of Hypocrisy De signed to Please Anti Prohibitionists If von see anvthina'a Mn .l- ing from beneath its disguise it is the ''local self-government" plank in the Republican State platforsc adopted at the Greensboro conven tion last Wednesday. It isaciua-. ning device, but is uch a - palpable subterfuge that a bjjqd mule could see it and give the masqtferador a. good imitation of the horse laugh. People admire bold declarations in a party platform, but they have a contempt for cunning trickery andx deception when it is nraAtiivid hv, anv Dartv. it mt.w nnt ,inu "Local self government!" In the- retract it is republican buncomb. and in the concrete it ia iainaiAtv and a snare. It is greased light- mug ueugiro to strike Uemocrats- WhO faVOr lOflaJ nnfinn rA i. n.ffliJ thunder forged so it won't startle-. prouiDiuoa Aepublicans. The "local self .government' plank in the Greensboro platform F'vuuoi' ox tne most arrant hypocrisy. It holds out the idea to anti-prohibitionisfa tw u k embodiment of "local option" uwm vfuuu unuer anotner name -and it is to be palmed off on prohi bition Republicans who may be sus ceptible of being misled into the belief that it means a declaration, that communities should govern themselves. It means "local op tion" to fool Democrats, and it is a. fake "local self-government" to iooi nepuoncane. It is a "cat in the meat tub" SO onvarad aa xnt tn make prohibition Republicans run,. aim jo a -jacK o'lantfcm" to lure local option Democrats to the bog. Butlerizpd "local self-government"' pretentions by the Republican party in North Carolina should neither delude Democrats .npr hum-bng TKepnhHcan8 to mean "local option - w unmu votes, wnne it is not a guarantee that it will re-open the whiskey question or affect the ques tion one way or the other. It is not intended for "local st It-government," but its aim in that direction is to hold Republican ranks while it foils Democrats to come in. The people know that the Demo cratic party is the local self-government party, while the Republi can party not only ignores local self-government but even destroys. State's rights whenever it can. When the Republican-Populist fu sion crowd had North Carolina in its grip fourteen years ago, it gave Wilmington a fine samnle tf lonnl self-government. The "fusion" leg islature placed the government of Wilmington in the hands of Gover nor D. L. Russell and he ap pointed the rulers of the city, including four negro aldermen. The government which Wilmington didn't get by Republican local self- government was cnased out with wmcnester rines and shot guns. ''Local self government!" Bah! Nobody should be fooled. , A Few Facts. While Moses N. Harshaw. Ean . in his speech to the Rowan Repub licans Saturday, was lauding .Repub lican nresDeritv and declaring that we are enjoying the best times in the nistory ot tne country, more than 1.000 eruDloveea of the Snnthprn'o Spencer shops were walkin? the streets of Salisbury, on account of a uweepiug reuueuou in nours 01 work. At the same time ever? r.nt. ton mill in Salisbury was idle, with, little prospect of resuming on full time in the near future. . These are facts in spite of Mr. Harshaw's rosy picture. Salisbury Post. Ex Got. Aycock to Speak in Iredell- Former Gov. Chas. B. Aycock made the key note speech of the campaign in Randolph on the 6th day of August. His next speech will be at Statesville on September the aid, in which he will make a. carefully prepared speech which will be used as a campaign document-, He will also speak at Mooresville on the night of September the 3rd. The Ohio Vallev Einoaitinrv ' commemorating one hundred yean ot navigation on the Ubio Klverv opened at Cincinnati last Monday- jffiiiUffMirff
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