fHE HICKORY DEMOCRAT.
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HICKORY. N. C. AUG. 8, 19U
Democratic Ticket.
Governor—Locke Craig.
Lieutenant Governor—E. L
Daughtridge.
Secretary of. State-J. Bryar
Grimes.
Treasurer-B. R. Lacy.
Auditor —W. P. Wood.
Attorney General-T. W.
Bicket.
Superintendent of Public In
struction —J. Y. Joyner.
Commissioner of Labor and
Printing—M. L. Shipman.
Commissioner of Agricult
ure—W. A. Graham.
Long Term Corporation Com
missioner—Geo. P. Pell.
Short Term Corporation Com
missioner—E, L. Travis.
Supreme Court Judges—W. A.
Hoke and Geo. H. Brown.
State Senate—W. B. Councill,
of Hickory.
House of Representatives---
W. B. Gaither, of Newton.
LIBEL.
While.the cat's away the mic*
will play. Bro. Depriest, o (
Shelby, went down to Morehea:
City to the press meeting anc
while away the boys allowed the
Hon. "Corncracker," a nute
publicist of that section, to put
lish a piece in the Highlander, ir
which he had this sentence:
"How long has Simmons bee>
feasting at the public crib? Hov
about the SIOOO,OOO he has bsei
paid for voting 19 votes wrong,
according to the tenets and tra
ditions of Democracy, out of a
possible 43?"
Senator Simmons started f
law-suit by wire and Editor De
priest apologized while "Corn
cracker" said what he meant t
say was, that Simmons ha(
received SIOO,OOO for 12 years'
service in the Senate and thai
the only thing he had done wa. c
to vote 19 times against his party
and constituents.
Make the boys learn the libel
laws by heart, Depriest. W«
had always been proud of our
record in libel matters. Oui
old Boss Man on the Cnarlott-
Observer trained us to see a libe
quick, and in 11 years servic
we saw libel suits trace back tc
Ayery, to Jim Abernethy and tc
the Old Man himself, but never
to us. It was only after we tool
charge of the Hickory Democrat
that we tasted the flavor of a libei
suit, which, however, we were
able to compromise for $lO. Two
of our brilliant young friends of
the local bar got $5 a piece out
of it, while the plaintiff had tht
privilege of holding the bag.
A LANDLUBBER ON THE COAST.
Editorial Correspondence of the Demo-
Democrat.
Morehead City, July 20. - More
head is a great place for a land
lubber. The Atlantic Hotel is a
big, lumbering, loose-jointed,
amphibious hotel, where you
look out at the depot on one side
or take a swim in the bay on the
other, It is run by the Norfolk-
Southern railway, and furnishes
a good traffic business every
summer. Mr. Dubois, whose
size and hospitality are in keep
with the size and hospitality of
his inn, is manager, and did
mighty well by the newspaper
bunch, who spent the best part
of a week with him. The dining
room ran short of waiters for a
day ro two but he imported a
car-load from Newbern to fill the
vacancies. We had a room in
what our next-door neighbors
called ' 'Drunkard's RowT' One
who is in the world but not of it
can't always tell where he is
going to alight, but we enjoyed
our window which opened out on
the water and gave us a sea
breeze day and night. The
dining room and the ball room
adjoin and vie with each other
for preeminence. One can "eat
and drink" in the one, and then I
take a step "and be merry" in
the other. The seafood was
delicious and you could look out
of the window and see the fisher
folk catching more for the next
meal.
IN THE SURF.
It is a pity one has to sail over
the bay to get to the surf. It
was rough the day we went in—
"choppy" was what Dowd, of
the Charlotte News, called it,
with an air of familiarity, as if
he were an old salt, and knew all
nautical terms. We envied him
his fine mastery of the sea —
till we saw him stretched out on
the deck of the dandy little
revenue cutter Seminole the next
lay, hopelessly seasick. De
priest, of the Shelby Highlander,
went out too far, and got caught
in the undertow, Two nervy
gentlemen went after him, and
got him out, half strangled. But
it is hard to teach some people a
lesson. The next day, when the
Beminoie was going out to take
a look at the derelict Thistleroy,
Depriest was hoping Capt. Berry
would run alongside of the wreck
in order to let him take a picture. 
A GREAT HARBOR OF REFUGE.
It was a memorable trip—that
little run out to sea aboard the
trim cutter Seminole. The press
association were the guests ol
the Morehead Chamber of Com
merce and of Capt. Berry on this
occasion. Across the bar half of
the moulders of public opinion
andtheir wives and daughters got
seasick, and the trip was spoiled
for them. We first ran by the
tall lighthouse at Cape Lookout,
and saw where the government
is going to make a great harbor
of refuge by building seawalls,
or something, out into the sea at
two places, thereby deepening
the water so as to permit the
greatest ships to seek safety
from the worst of storms. A 1
ready $300,000 has been ap
propriated for this purpose. It
is not impossible, too, that the
government may have to main
tain a big coaling station for
warships here in the future.
WRECKED IN SIGHT OF THE
LIGHT.
Capt. Berry took us as near as
ne could go in safety to the
vreck of the big British tramp
steamer Thistleroy which ran
onto a sandbar last January, and
oecame an utter loss. Her
cargo was cotton and phosphate
rock from Charleston. All of
the cotton has not yet been got
out, and the rock will never b e
used in commerce. W r e were
fortunate enough to be on the
bridge and overhear the captain
telling the story of the rescue
by the cutter and life-saving stat
ion combined of the captain, "his
wife and the crew of the Thist
leroy. It was a thrilling story,
in whio'i t'vi greatest marvel oi
che axe, wireless telegraphy,
played a part, for the Seminole,
whose duty it is to police the
ocean from Norfolk to Charles
ton, is equipped with the wire
less, and the captain got a mes
sage from Beaufort a day aftei
the wreck occurred, which lec;
him instantly to rush to the aid
of the distressed vessel.
The impressive thing abou*
the sad wreck —only the bridg(
and smokestack now outstanding
from the turbulent sea—was that
it occurred in sight of the light!
Strange that some human lives
are ruined in spite of the Old
Home and the Good Book.
THROWING THE LEAD.
The North Carolina coast is
the most treacherous in the
world. As Holden expressed it
in his brilliant poem, "Hatteras"
—"this is Golgotha of the sea."
All the way through the sound
and across the bar, the Seminole
had a white-clad sailor throwing
the lead. She draws 12 feet of
water, and, though her pilots
know the channel perfectly, so
ceaslessly does the sand shift
that it is never safe to go out or
come in without testing the
depth, No dancers on the ball
room floor of the Atlantic hotel
were more graceful than the
Seminole's sailors, as they swung
the lead-laden cord backwards
and forwards, sometimes mak
ing it the radius of a complete
circle, and then letting it plunge
far ahead into the water, reading
the depth by the vari-colored
strips on the line. "Fifteen
fathoms" or "Quarter less 15"
would the linesman sing up to
the captain on the bridge.
It is the safest thing to take
soundings. Business Manager
Don C. Seitz, of the New York
World, made one of the finest
addresses ever heard by our
press association on busines
methods in running a newspaper.
He didnt sound but one false
note. 4 'Oh, yes," he half
sneered, "we have to save the
country, periodically, of course."
His intimation was that the
country never was unsafe.
That is a blind optimism. The
great nations of history —where
are they? Babylon, Medo ; Per
sia, Greece, Rome,' Phoenicia,
Egypt? Where is Spain's great
ness of yesterday? It is safe to
take soundings —and the press is
the linesman on the ship of
state.
THE INLAND WATERWAY.
Congressman Faison was
aboard the revenue cutter Pam
lico-which took the press asso
ciation the 48 miles trip through
the Inland Waterway which
Congressman Small and Senator
Simmons have worked so hard
for, and he pointed out by the
use of charts the value of such a
passage for commerce and for
use in time of war. By water
from Morehead to Newbern used
to be 150 miles. Now it is only
48. Capt Broadbent, of the
Pamlico, was just as hospitable
to the press people as Capt.
Berry of the Seminole. These
naval officers are a fine set of
men. They are entirely likable
and agreeable. We fell into
conversation with Lieut. Coyle
on the deck, and found him a
man conversant with all litera
ture. We ranged from the army
of Northern Virginia to charac
ters in Dickens and Scott.
SEA-FISHING AT DAYBREAK.
But no experience of this trip
was more enjoyable than trolling
for Spanish mackerel on the
deck of a little steam launch.
Whichard, of the Greenville Re
j flector; Hardy, of the Scotland
Neck Commonwealth; Chambliss,
'of the Chailotte Observer, ar.d
the Democrat, made the trip be
i fore daylight, and the Democrat
caught a mackerel just as the
sun was bloodying the aquama
; rine tints of the water. No bait
|is used. Only a hook with a
white goose-bone above it. The
bone resembles the small white
fish which the mackeral eat. And
such a fish! The rainbow trout
. of the Yadkin's headwaters can't
hold a candie to him. He has
rainbow all over him, too, with
buttons on it. He is very, very
j different from himself, than after
| he has been in a keg of brine for
a couple of years, and is dug out
; with a fork to be fried in the
skillet. He fights for freedom,
and flirts his tail till the water
foams. To vanquish him is a
victory worth while,
HOWARD A. BANKS.
A Large Locomotive.
A locomotive No. 101 just com
pleted by the Baldwin Locomo
tive works is a monster, weigh
ing 144,000 pounds, 127,000 tons
larger than the aveiage freight
;ngine. Watt's eyes would lie
m his cheeks with amazement
tould he see bow his primitive
ingine has been improved. This
nassive piece of mechanism wili
>e used on the Watauga and Yad
dn River Railroad out of North
.Vilksboro.
Indian Killed on Track.
Near Rochelle. 111., an I-dian went
to sleep on a railroad track and was
killed by t"e fast express. He paid
for his carelessness with his life. Often
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Mr. W. 0. Sanborn, of Baker's
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week. Mr. Sanborn recently
came to this section from Ark
ansas He was washed away
from there by the Mississippi
floods. Mr. Sanborn is now
woking for Mr. M. H. Johnston,
on the farm. Mr. Sanborn has
bought some land from Mr.
Johnston and will raise poultry.
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. . THE ASHEVILLE . .
. BUSINESS COLLEGE .
FALL TERM BEGINS
MONDAY, AUGUST 19,1912.
Full book-keeping and general business course, including
all necessary branches, time unlimited regular price $50.00.
Full shorthand and typewriter course, including all neces
sary branches, time unlimited, regular price $50.00. We
will include one months board free in either scholarship
you buy. We will include two months board free if you
buy both scholarships..
Only fifty scholarships will include board. Write for
Catalog and rates without board. SITUATIONS SECURED
on any scholarship. Young men and women attend here
every year from Catawba County. Address,
Henry S. Shockley, - Asheyille, N. C.
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Founded 1838 Chartered 1859
TRINITY COLLEGE
ITS STRENGTH LIES IN *
A large, well-trained Faculty; excellent Buildings and Equipment; full, well
arrainged Courses; earnest, high-minded Students; a large and loyal l>ody ci
Alumni and Friends; nobli- Ideals and Traditions; an inspiring History of Achieve
ments and Service. - .
Next Session Begins September 11. 191 J. I'or Catalogue and Illustrated Booklet, address
R. L. FLOWERS, SECRETARY, DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA.
Building
Materials.
Sash,
Glass,
Doors,
Blinds,
Sidings,
Ceiling,
Frames,
Mantels,
Framing,
Flooring,
Mouldings,
Pine Shingles,
Sash Weights,
Plastering Laths,
Finished Lumber,
Cypress Shingles.
Estimates made from
plans. Good supply of
Manufacturing Material in
Stock.
Hickory Mfg. Co.
HICKORY, N. C.
Ncr»rl No, Neverl!
A woman never puts off till tomoi>
row what she can say today.—Life.
I am a Catawba
County boy. I took a
complete double course
at The A. B. C two
years ago. I have a
splendid position up
here at Asheville with
a wholesale jGro. Co.
There are a hundred of
the graduates at wo 'k
here. Hundreds more
are at work in the
State. It's a delight
ful place to live and
work. Elbert Mills is
my name. Would be
glad to see more of trie
Catawba County boys
and girls here this year
THE NORTH CAROLINA
State Normal and
Industrial College
Maintained by the State for the
| Women of North Carolina. Five
I regular Courses leading to de
grees. Special Courses foi
teachers. Free tuition tc those
: who agree to become teachers ir
' the State. Fall Session begins
i September 18, 1912. For catalog
and other information, address
Julianl. Foust, Pres.,Greensborc,N.C.
1 Statesville Female
College.
One of the best Colleges for Women
in the State! Its strong points are
climate, equipment, thorough courses
of study, able teachers and moderate
prices. The cost of registration fee,
board, and tuition for Session is only
$159.00. Send for catalogue.
REV 7 J. A. SCOTT, D. D~
Statesville, N. C.
Rutherford College
Accouncements 1912-13
Fall Term Begins August 28th.
A healthy and breezy location auion*
the hills of Western North Carolina.
Good moral and religious surroundings
Earnest aud competent teachers.
Tuition from $7 to $9 per Qnarter,
Board from $6 to $lO per month.
Catalogues and other information sent
011 request. \
M. T. Hinshaw, - President.
Rutherford College, N. C.
The army worm has made its
appearance in Mecklenburg and
special efforts will be made to
fight it,
—SCHOOLS and COLLEGES -
CATA WR A COLLEGE
tiA 1 AW DA and Fitting School
' NEWTON, NORTH CAROLINA.
Opens Sept. 4. Ail ideal Christian college though not sectarian
Healthful location. Fine equipment. College and University trained faculty.
STRONG COURSES. Classical. Scientific. Business. Music. Art. and Expression.
AGRICULTURE. A six year course with ample facilities for laboratory and field work I ,
boys and girls for the farm and not away from it. ''
OUR IDEAL. The perfection of the individual student.
OUR AIM. Knowledge, culture, and efficiency.
OUR METHOD. Careful, personal instruction and supervision.
BOTH SEXES. Reasonable rates. Catalogue free. Address.
W. R. WEAVER, A. M., DEAN.
1R IMA HA M ASHEVULE N. c. ) has prepared Boys for College anH M,„
BlfStanAm COL. R. BINGHAM  hood for 119 years. Our Graduate! ei""*,
in all the Colleges they attend. North and South. Ventilation, Sanitation and Salet„
Against Fire pronounced the BEST by ISO doctors and by every visiting Pamnt
Average Gain of 19 pounds term of entrance accentuates our Climate, Fare and c>.
of Pupils. Military* to help in malting Men of Boys. Box 47 " 6
ELIZABETH COLLEGE
AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
A liigh-grade institution for Women, with an established reputation !'or
thorough work and good health.
FACULTY: Twenty experienced teachers, graduates of the best Amer
ican and European universities and conservatories.
EQUIPMENT: $250,000 plant. The building safe and modern in even
respect. 20-acre park campus in fine residence suburb College rlalr- :
College laundry. Extensive athletic grounds. Gymnasium in ch-rg- oi
experienced director.
ENVIRONMENTS: Enjoys all the educational and rocial
of a progressive and cultured city. Prevaded by a cultured, homelike,
Christian atmosphere. For catalogue apply to
6207 REV. CHAS. B. KING, D. D., President.
PEACE INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG WOMEN. j
An ideal Christian Home Scheol. Art. Expression. Physical Culture. Pedagogy, Business. Music. Hijrh j
standard maintained by large staff of experienced, college-trained instructors. Takes only !00 boarder;., j
Unsurpassed health record. Brick buildings. Steam heat. Excellent table. Large Gymnasium. Park- j
like campus. Concerts, lectures, tennis, basket-ball. Write the president, Raleigh, N. C., f"r catalos
before selecting the college for your daughter.
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5 DAVENPORT COLLEGE, £
Jj| FOR YOUNG WOMEN, LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA g
3* A School of High Grade for Young Women. The very best lb
31 advantages at extremely low rates. Ideal climate and home
like surroundings. Faculty of experienced teachers. High J?
5| School and College Courses of study.
C Departments of Music, Art and Expression in charge of 'rained ju|
P specialists. A place where the highest ideals of trie js
3* Womanhood are always emphasized. fSp
3 Fall Session begins Wednesday, September, 11th, 1912.
g JAMES BRAXTON CRAVEN, President K
I CLAREMONT COLLFXiK '
1 HICKORY, N. C.
Opens September 2, 1912. Offers instruction in the
full College Courses. Music, Art and Expression.
1 8t FOR CATALOGUE WRITE
I JOSEPH L. MURPHY, PRESIDENT.
Has since 1894 given "Thorough instruction under positively Christian
influences at the lowest possible cost."
RESULT: It Is to-day with Its faculty of 32, a boarding patronage of 358
Its student body of 412, and its plant worth $140,000
THE LEADING TRAINING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS IN VIRGINIA
$l5O pays all charges for the year, Including table board, room, lights, steam
heat, laundry medical attention, physical culture, and tuition in al subjects
except music and elocution. For catalogue and application blank address,
REV. THOMAS ROSSER REEVES, B. A., Principal,
BLACKSTONE, VA.
The Presbyterian College
Charlotte, N. C.
A Modern Christian College For Women
Letters, Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Philosophy and Religion.
Faculty of experienced, university trained teachers; ideal location;
Piedmont Carolina climate and pure water.
Careful attention given to physical and moral training as well as to
intellectual develdpment of students.
A high-class institution in eyery detail.
For information, rates and catalog address (Aug29 1
JOHN L. CALDWELL, A. M., D. D., President.
LENOIR COLLEGE
HICKORY, N. C.
Co-education under best conditions and management. Departments:
College (Two A. B. courses.) Preparatory. Music, (Piano, Violin, Voice,
Theory, History). Expression, Art (China painting a specialty). Fifteen
teachers: 225 students. 12C0 feet above sea-level. No malaria. Our .V i
B. Graduates enter graduate work in University of North Carolina without I
examination and complete A. M. degrees in one year. Steam heat, electric j
lights, shower baths, furniture (bedsteads, springs, mattresses, etc., 1 m I
Dormitories. _ I
HIGHLAND HALL (Men) —Board, heat and light at cost $8.50 to s:> a f
month. Room rent $1.50 a month. \
OAKVIEW HALL (Women) —Board, heat and light at cost, $!K00 a j
month. Room rent SI.OO a month. /
NEW SCIENCE BUILDING in course of erection. I
Tuition for Session—College S4O; Preparatory $27 to $36; Music, Art, I
Expression, etc, $36 each, ' , \
HICKORY BUSINESS COLLEGE in connection with Lenoir College 1
Bookkeeping and shorthand courses $25 each. Our graduates get and iiom
positions.
Next session opens September 3. Write for free catalogue
R. L. FRITZ; - - - President.