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Booft the Fair NOV. 3-4-5, 1915 ESTABLISHED 1899 Democrat and Press Consolidated 1995 MiFUTURES AC! is unsnimu. Suit Was Brought by Hubbard Brothers to recover SI,OOO Paid Under Protect. The cotton futures act of Au gust 18, 1914, known as the Lever Jaw, was declared uncon iiitutional by Federal District jjjge Hough of New York be cause, as a revenue measure, it originated in the senate instead of the house of represenatives as the constitution required. The decision was rendered in a test suit brought by Samuel T, Hubbard, of the cotton broker- A ge firm of Hubbard Brothers and others to recover 11,000 paid under protest to John Z. Lowe, Jr., collector of internal revenue, under the provision of the law, Judgement was ren dered in favor of the pein tiffs. The suit alleged the act was un:onstitutional, first because it originated in the senate, and sec ond, because the law taxed the manner of performing the trans action instead of the transaction itself. Judge Hough sustained the first contention, but gave no finding on the second. He said; "The bill known as the cotton futures act, approved August 18, 1914, was and is not a law of the United States and therefore as a proposition it is no longer open to discussion. "This is one of the legislative projects which, to be a law must originate in the lower house. The constitution provides that all bills for revenue must origi nate in the house of representa tives. It is not seen how this court can disregard information furnished by uoogress itself. 4 'lt is most unsatisfactory to decison upon so technical a point but such as ft is; this findingdisposes of the case, and I must leave undiscussed the ar guments equally able and in structive upon the other and permament branch of the litiga tion." Concerning the contention of government attorneys that the act was designed primarily to prevent speculation in cotton fu tures. Judge Hough said it was immaterial what intent was be hind the act so long as Congress had labelled it a tax measure: After reports of the decision reached cctton traders there was a sharp break in the market. Un til then cotton had been firm, with January contracts selling more than $1.50 a bale over Mon day's closing, but news of the decision carried prices down al most to Monday's levels. Later the opinion was express ed that the decision would not effect existing contracts, and rallies of from 10 to 15 points followed. The market remained unsteady until the close, how ever, and opinions upon the effect of the decision were diver gent. The cotton futures act became #"oD3rative February 18, and if the higher courts sustain Judge Hough, or if the government does not appeal, all the money collected under the law will have to be refunded. Although the ac£ placed a tax of two cents a pound upon all transaction in cotton for future delivery, it was openly avowed by its sponsers as baing a meas ure designated to prevent specu lation in cotton futures. This form of trading formed a oon conssiderable portion of the busi ness done between cotton brok erage firms in the United States and Liverpool. When it became operative trading in futures was curtailed. The business done by two or three large New York and New Orleans firms rapidly dwindled, and several prominent cotton brokers prepared to re tire. Plies Cured In 6 to 14 Days . ''"ur druggist will refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching* Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days. JUs6nt aj>j> Ucatiop airtt Euc tad Rot, 60c. THE HICKORY DEMOCRAT jVO'A • Casualties in Dardanelles 96,899. The total of British casualties I ot the Dardanelles up to October 9, according to official figures was 96,899. The number killed was 18,957. of which 1,185 were officers. . Casualties of the Australasian contigents were 29,121. Announcement of the great losses of the British forces at the Dardanelles follows the sensa tional speech in the house of lords of Lord Miller, who is said to haye characterized the expe dition as hopeless. He suggested withdrawal of the troops from Gallipoli peninsula and their transfer to some other front. Lord Lansdowne responded for the government that it was im possible for any member of the government to give an under taking that the troops would continue in the Dardanelles operations or would be with drawn. The figures do not tell the full story of what it has cost the allies to attempt to force the Dardanelles. In addition to the British casualties are the losses of the French, concerning which no reliable information is avail able. The British total, however, bears out despatches from cor respondents on this front, who have described the loss of life as frightful. In some instances, according to these advices, trenches and gulleys have been choked with the dead. Turkish losses also have been described as very heavy. Father of Mrs. Geo. Yoder Dead. The many friends of Mrs. G. C. Yoder of this city deeply sympathize with her in the death of her father which occurred suddenly at bis home in Wilming ton Saturday night. Mr. and Mr?. Yoder left for Wilmington Sunday morning to attend the funeral. The following account of nis death is taken from Sunday's Wilmington correspondence of the Charlotte Observer. "J. J. Hopkins, a well-known business man of this city, died suddenly at his home last night of heart trouble. He had at tended to business as usual du ring the day and apparently as well as usual but was stricken soon afterwards and died in half an hour. He was 56 years old and was a native of Fayetteville. He came to Wilmington early in liieand was successful in* the conducting of an extensive meat marketing business. He was a director in a number of big en terprises, a member of the First Presbyterian Church and several fraternal orders. Surviving him besides his wife are six children as follows: Mrs. George C. Yoder, Hickory; Mrs. C. S. Paris, Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. D. N. Chadwick, Misses Marie V, and Ailene and Mr. Cliff S. Hop kins, this city." The Young Gardener. In a corner of the orchard Is my garden; mother dear. I'd a peanut planted in it One that papa raised last year. It was planted quite since Mon- m And 'tis Tuesday now, you know But 'twas not the least bit root -0Cl" For I looked awhile ago. 'Mong the mosses soft I placed it, In the best place to be found; Then I poured some water on it Till the grass was wet all round. When I saw it had not sprouted, With my little drinking cup I washed off the muddy peanut; Then I ate the goody up I —Selected. Recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. "Last winter I used a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a bad bronchial coueh. I felt its beneficial effect immediately and before I had finished the bottle I was cured. I never tire of recommending this remedy to my friends," writes Mrs. William Bright, Ft. Wayne, Ind. For sale by Menzies Drug Co.» and Lutz's Drug Stoic. HICKORY, N. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1915 HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND THE CITY Local News, Social and Personal Paragraphs of In terest. Mr. Manly McDowell of Mor ganton, was in the city Saturday on business, Messrs. Julius Abernethy and L. S. Sherrill of Newton, were Hickory visitors Sunday. We are glad to say that Mrs. Alice Council is able to be out after several weeks' illness. Hon. A. A. Whitener is at Statesyille this week ettending Federal Court. The first meeting of the credit ors of the Brookford Mills, bankrupt, will be held here October 22, at noon. Mr. H. A. Bolick of Charlottes ville, Va,, spent several days last week in and near Hickory and while here paid The Democrat office a pleasant call. Miss Bessie Thomasson of Gastonia, the popular sales lady, formerly with W. T. Sledge has returned to Hickory and holds her same position with him, where she will be glad to meet her friends and patrons. Miss Gertrude J. Crompton, who has been visiting Mrs. J. A. Johnson the past month, is visit ing in Johnson City, Tenn., Washington and New York, af ter which she will return to her home in Proyidence, R. I. Robinson's circus gave two exhibitions here Thursday to good sized crowds despite the threatening weather. Many new acts were on the programme and the performances were highly enjoyable both afternoon and night. Mr. C. F, Stroud of Mocksville. editor of the Dayie Record, was in Hickory Thursday. Mr. J. F. Click, his father-in-law, return ing with him to spend a few days in Davie county with his daugh ter and other relativer. They motored through the country. October 16 Mrs. Joe Aberne thy entertained The Embroidery Club, 12 members responding to roll call with anecdotes. During the hour devoted to needle-work the hostess read the opening chapter of "Martha by the Day," which the Club has decided to use for club reading. Before adjournment dainty refresh ments in two courses were served and all lingered long with the hostess in her lovely suburban home. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Dr. J. L. Murphy's pasto rate of Corinth Reformed Church will be held Sunday November 7, with a reception at the church on Friday, November 5. An anniversary sermon will be preached by Dr. Murphy on Sunday, November 7, his sub ject being "Twenty-five Years in Hickory," in the afternoon persons who have united with the ch,urch during Dr. Murphy's pastorate will have charge of the services, and at night the Pastors' association will conduct the services. This celebration will Drove very interesting in many ways. Mr. John Lanier, a well known citizen of the county, living two miles east of Hickory on the Lincolnton road, became sudden ly insane Friday night and caus ed considerable trouble and anx iety before he was finally taken into custody by officers and taken to Newton jail to await admit tance to the State Hospital at Morganton. Armed with a re peating rifle, he frightened his wife and baby away from home and threatened to kill himself. When captured he had to be securely bound to prevent him doing violence. He is said to have been subject to spells of deep melancholy and it is thought one of these brought on insanity, which it is hoped by his many friends is only tempo rary. He was taken to Morgan ton Monday. Rev. A. L. Crouse Dead. In the death of Rev. A. L. Crouse, which occured at his home in Charlottesville, Va„ last Wednesday afternoon, the last of the three prime movers in the founding of Lenoir Col- lege pnssed away. Rev, Crouse was formerly pastor of, St. Stephen's congrega tion near Hickory and a profess or in Lenoir College. About eight years ago he accepted a call to the pastorate of a church at Charlottesville and removed to that place. The remains were brought to Hickory for burial arriving here Friday morning on No. 15. They were taken from the station to Christ's Evangelical Lutheran church, corner Ninth avenue and Twelfth street, where they lay in state untill 10:30 when they were removed to St. Stephen's church where the funeral and burial took place, Rev. H, B. Hemmeter, president of Con cordia College, conducting the services. The deceased was 66 years of age and is survived by a son and daughter—Mr. Carl Crouse and Miss Lula Crouse. The news ot Mr. Crouse's death brought sorrow to many heart 9 here wheie he was known and beloved by a host of friends and followers. He had been in fail ing health for some time. Keeping Young. There is no scientific evidence to show that late youth and mid dle age are the periods of com mencing decepitude and "old age," Man grows old because he is injured; because his body cells are poisoned and not be cause he has lived just so many years. There is no relentless law determining when a man shall grow old. The traait'on "three score years and ten" are conditioned mainly on the man ner of living and not by any natural law. But man has it in his power to modify these con ditions either for better or for worse. Probably a greater luxury of living which is not balanced by proper physical exercises is a primary condition to be reckon ed with. But temperance all along the line—in eating, drink ing, working, playing and even in resting has been suggested as a wiser principle to hold to. This avoids the possibility of rusting out on the one hand or of wearing out on the other. Yet there is another way and a more worthy reason for re taining youth and deferring old age—cultivate health for the love and pleasure of it. The monthly letter of the Life Exten sion Institute says of this sug gestion: "It is not a fear of ill ness or of death tbat we should encourage, but a love of health, a sense of responsibility for the care of our bodies, a desire for bodily endurance and efficiency and full achievement. If the mind is fixed on these ideals and the already known means of ap proaching them are utilized, heart disease, kidney trouble, and the "needless miseries that embitter the lives of so many may he left to take care of themselves. It is not so much necessary to fight disease as to cultivate health for the happi ness, contentment and moral gain that it brings." Big Trees. It is reported that the tallest tree in the United States is a yellow poplar in North Carolina, which measures 198 feet in height and 34 feet, 6 inches in circumference. This fact re ported by the government, may help some of our readers to be lieve that we havei in Jackson county, a good sized Methodist church, which was built entirely, including the shingles on the roof out of one poplar tree. Talk about the big trees of California! North Carolina has had and still has some big trees. The fact is, it is hard to get ahead of the Old North State in anything.— North Carolina Christian Advo cate. MOST UNIQUE FAIR ' EVER HELD IN STATE Caldwell County Pulled Off Splendid Affair Last Week. (By JAMES A. ROBINSON.) Lenoir, Oct. 19.—Caldwell county, in her first county fair, held at Lenoir last week, turned the trick, and turned it well, in having one of the most uni que fairs ever held in the state. It was new and novel in several particulars. Instead of loud shows, skin games, and fake contrivances, and betting on horse racing, Caldwell's fair was a county fairjpure and attractive, with religious services daily at noon hour, and the peoole were attentive and interested in all these services—something we never saw before at fairs. It gave the fair a moral uplift, that is an innovation on fairs, and is recognition of the course of all blessings, and in this Caldwell county blazes the way to a new line of thought and endeavor in connection with agricultural and industrial work. The beauty of it is, the people liked this feature) and were loud in their praises of this feature of their first fair, which is a record maker. The exhibits were creditable throughout, and embraced agricultural products, good stock and cattle, manu factures, and the handiwork of the good women of the county along all lines of art and science. The displays by the ladies rrere a revelation to the fair visitors. We venture to say it could not be excelled in any fair of ten or twenty years standings. It was a great stunt for Caldwell county. The first effort was a gratifying success, and an augury of what is to come upon a greater scale in future years. The first move in this fair was a meeting called by Mr. G. H. Goforth, the county demonstrator, on the first Monday in August,.and what the determined men accomplished in that time was wonder ful. It marks an epoch in the history *bl this historic old county that is de stined to work wonders. In making J. Hi Beall president they put the right man in the right place. By his efforts, and those of his associates, he has carried the fair through ia a blaze i of glory and enthusiasm. The attendance was remarkable for a first fair. Senator Lee S. Overman was the principal speaker, and he warmed the hearts of his hearers and set the fair going in happy manner. The fair did not lack for interesting features, and something doing all the time. There were stock displays, tournaments, baseball, basket ball, declamations, recitations by young people, cake walks, band concerts, negro songs and melodies, and many other things in which the people took a lively interest. The last night reach ed a climax with a great display of beautiful fireworks, and a balloon as cension. The Caldwell county fair i 3 now an established fact and will hereafter take its place in the fair world with some thing along new lines. Caldwell wishes her neighboring counties to rejoice with her in her new achievement, and wants them to come and see her at her next fair which will be something worth coming miles to see. Watch our Words. We all should watch our words home and abroad. Too many of us at ungarded moments, let out zeal and feelings run away with our better judgment. The other day a traveling man read where President Wilson said that foreigners in this country, who had more sympathy for their mother country than for America ought to be ostracized, or words to that effect. This travelling man jumpt lo the conclusion—as too many do —that he meant it all for the German sympathizers only, which he did not; for he is too intelli gent for that. So the trayeling man went away up in hot air, and 'lowed that "all German sympathisers ought to be took out and hung." Now that man is too crazy to be running at large. He is about as big fool as a German sympa thizer who would say that "all Allied sympathizers ought to be carried out and hung. There is no difference. And to our coun try's hurt we hav£ too many such fools running at large. "Jim Dyke" No Matrimonial Tyro When "Jim Dyke" a colored employe of the Hickory Furni ture Company, wnose real name is James Jones, announced a few days ago his intention to get married, the entire force of em* ployes got together and offered to buy the necessary licence and present him with one of the finest beds made by that con cern, also to provide an automo bile for the use of him and his affinity, provided he would get married at the factory. All ar rangements were made Satur day afternoon and just before quitting time the automobile was dispatched for "Jim," his fian cee, Mary Jackson, and the colored minister, who was to perform the ceremony. If the employes were expect ing some fun at Jim's expense as a reward for their trouble, they were sadly disappointed for he did not become the least bit nervous, not even batting an eye, taking his medicine like a veteran, for such he was as he had been there before—this being his second embarkment upon the sea of matrimony—al though some did say they saw him indulge in some osculation just after the benediction. When the car drove up iust be fore the whistle blew. Jim jumped out and exclaimed: "Whar's dat bed? I'se gotter see hit." It was promptly dis played to his satisfaction and the ceremony took place imme diately afterward in a groye in front of the office building in the presence of some 75 or 80 peo ple. Jim looked extremely happv wearing a tall beaver hat, and his bride was smiling with childish confidence, her teeth gleaming from within a frame of ebony and old fr'ose. ' Resolutions of Respect. It is with a feeling of deep sorrow that we, The Woman's! Missionary Society of the Hicko ry Methodist Church, must re cord the departure of one of our most loyal members, Mrs. J. M. Campbell. We thank our Heavenly Fath er for the few years she lived in our midst and we do pray that more of us may be like her, eyer faithful to duty and willing and anxious to help send light to those in darkness. Her's was a life so pure, so good and so full of love and devotion to her God, and we realize the fact that w6 have lost one whose presence and guidance will be greatly misssed. Therefore, let it be resolved: First: That we bow most hum bly to Him in whom she trusted so implicity. Second: That we extend to the husband and family our deepest sympathy, and Third: That a copy of this be sent to the family, one to each of the local papers and that they be recorded in the minutes of our Society. MRS. R. J. FOSTER MRS. G. F. IVEY MRS. J. F. PETERSON. Committee. Typographical. To print a kiss upon her lips He thoucrht the time was ripe; Bat when he went to press she said; "I do not like your type," —Boston Transcript. A kiss he printed on her lips And showed her no contribu tion, Because the artful minx in quired: "Well, when's the next edi tion." —Birmingham Age-Herald. A kiss he printed on her lips, And she made this oration; "Please, Dlease, continue doing that! It boosts my circulation!'' —New York Evening Sun- For croup or sore throat, use Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil. Two sizes, 25c and 50c. At all drug stores. adv\ Three Big Days NOV. 3, 4, 5, 1915 New Series Vol. I. No. 37 W. N. C. CONFERENCE TO MEET AT REIDSVILLE Some Figures of Years Work Anong W. N. C. Metho dists. The Western North Carolina conference, which meets in Reidsville soon* the largest in the connection in point of mem" bership, except two, includes 100,000 Methodists. T his organi zation of Christians according to figures furnished The Democrat raised last year more than half a million dollars (to be accurate $584,652.) They own probably (churches, parsonages and schools), valued at $6,185,892. Each individual Methodist may be said he owns $61.85 worth of church property. The church paid last year its 246 ministers in salaries $216," 176, the average being SBB2. Ten years ago 211 ministers re ceived $127,330, an average of $603. The average increase in ten years 45 per cent. Pastors and presiding elders receiving as salaries $1,500 or more have grown from eight in 1904 to 31 in 1914. Only two charges, West Market Greens boro, and Central Asheville, paid their preachers then as much as $2,000, and no districts; now there are five districts and eight charges that equal or surpass that figure. Four of the latter, West Market (Greensboro), Cen tenary (Winston), Central (Asheyille), and Trinity (Char lotte), paying $2,500 and Tryon street $3,000. At the bottom of the column, however, there are eight preach ers, who received less than S4OO each, last year. The property holdings djyrijag the decade have -ROvanced 160 per cent, from $2,385,802 to $6,- 185,892. Per capita giving has gone from $4.15 to $5.85. North Wilkesboro stands easily at the head here. Each of her 240 followers of Wesley, under the head of that financial wizard, Parker Holmes, gave an average of $40.80 to all purposes. West End (Winston Salem), stands next with an average of $25,50. In contrast of these, the mem bers of three charges, Arararat, Mars Hill and Glenville, * fell be below $1 per capita for all pur poses, Last year the largest to tal was raised by Centenary (Winston-Salem) $21,647. West Market and Tryon Street (Greensboro) came next with $19,629 and $17,021. respective ly. •The Missionary giving, home and foreign, plus the work of the women has grown in the ten year period from $34,273 to $81,204, which is 136 per cent. This increase isjto be accounted for largely by "specials." The fact is, that the number of charges paying in full assess ments for foreign and domestic missions has fallen from 173 in 1904 to 88 in 1914. In other words. 146 charges now appear black on the conference chart, against 27 charges ten years ago. For this period 40 pastors achieved an unbroken series of successes in paying missions in full. With a unifor mity 15 others have met fail ure. Toward the end of each con ference session, a chart exhibi ting the standing for the current year of each charge on salaries and missionary collections is displaeyd on the conference wall, Rejects Bids. After much discussion and study of the question the citv council last Wednesday night decided to reject both bids made by the A. A. Shuford Mill com pany and the Southern Public Utilities company for the light and power franchise for the city of Hickory. The City Manager will read vertise for bids at some future date.
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