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The Co T T UNTY Hew to the Line, Let the Chios Full us they Ma;. 5 TWICE A WEEK $1.00 PER YEAR. Vol. 1. LINCOLNTON, N. C, TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1907. No. 18. .COLN i If, A LETTER FROM PANAMA. Cristobal, C. Z. Feb. 6, 1907, Dear Mr. Editor: The day we spent in Washing- - ... ton was such a disagreeable one that we were unable to see as much of the city as we had anticipated However we did brave the bad weather to the point of going up the Washington Monument. On account of the heavy m ist,' wc were unable to get a good view from the lofty perch. But when you see Mattye again just ask her if she would like to walk down the eight hundred and fifty steps) in- the Monument again. We did this, and though we felt the effects of it for several days after, we feel that we were repaid for the exertion. There are a large number of tab lets in the walls of the Monument, placed there by the various states of the Union, and also by various organizations throughout the coun try. Some have been there for such a long time that they are en tirely illegible. Others have been mutilated so badly by souvenir friends that it is impossible to read them. We noticed three tablets from the old North State, one of them having been placed there by some organization in Wilmington. From the Monument we went over to the Corcoran Art Gallery, passing by the President's stable on the way. (We know of a great ' many people w ho would consider themselves very fortunate indeed if they possessed homes half so nice and comfortable looking at these stables. ) We spent two hours or more in the Art Gallery very profitablejy and would have remained longer, had Ave had the time to. spare. It is useless to try to descrile the lcautiful works of art that we saw. We cannot do it; and there is no use to try. Suffice it to say that we were filled with awe and with admiration for the 'genius of the men ; represented there by the works of their hands. It was the President's reception day, but we concluded that Mr, Roosevelt could get along just as well without shaking our hand, though he will never know what -. ' he missed. " That night we attended the theatre, which was a disappoint ment to both of us. After we had left the play house we felt just as - - we did the night we .attended the performance of the James-Padgett "T show in your town. -- i ne next morning ( Jmuav) we arrived in Gotham. Owing to the snow and slush and generally dis- agreeabhr weather, we- spent-the day and night indoors. The next morning was spent in the,shopping . district, and Mattye thinks it re markable that she actually found some bargains, and that she was not kidnapped. Another remark able thing occured here, too, and that was when we were, crossing Broadway. Every time we made an attempt to cross, a car would come clanging by. This kept . up until we began to, think that we were not going to be able to get across. Finally a good-natured motorman, who evidently under- stood our predicament, stopped his car and let usgo by,Yemarking that "he would stop his car in or der to let a lady pass." Think . of this happening in the City of New Yoiiv. ; ; : ',.;.. -: While in New York this time we had our first experience in riding underground. The subway is a great time saving institution, and in a great deal safer than the sur face travel. The express trains go at a terrific rate of speed, making stops only at transfer " stations. Here one transfers from the ex press to local trains, which . make frequent stops. Tis a great sys tem, and it represents hundreds of thousands of dollars and an im mense amount of work. In the afternoon we went aboard the good ship , "Allianca" which was to be our home for the next seven days. About our sea voy age we shall have something to say in our next. Cordially, ' J. C Kkyk. Newspapers the Exception. (ircenvllle News. . any class of business men ever had a good reason for the for"' mation of a trust with a view of advancing prices the press of this country presents that justification at this time. The white paper alone on which many papers are printed costs more than is paid by the purchaser for the printed edition. The cost of white, paper has been advancing for years. Printing ink never cost more than at the present time and wages were never higher; yet the price of the output has been retained. The newspaper of the country in their columns seem to point out everything in the news line pertaining to the formation of trusts, in oil, sugar, pepper, coal, steel and almost every commodity in general use, but they entirely overlook the fact that they could and should point with great inter est to the fact that newspapers are supplying the public with the news of the world under a greater expense of production than at any time previous while the compara tive cost of advertising has not been greatly increased. The newspapers have been in the front rank in the development of American civilization and to day they give more to the purchas er for the investment than it is possible to receive in any other channel of expenditure. Any thoughtful person, who will care fully consider the increased publi cation cost of newspaper and the vast- amount of information and the pleasure the people derive from them at old times prices, will agree with us that the postage on them, as well as on letters, should be reduced." . - We have The Anderson Intelli gencer to thank for the above. There is little if anything that could be added. The newspapers of the country haven't had much ,to say about the increased cost of productiou-during. the Jast few years, but neverless there has been a very decided increase; with only a slight advance in the selling price, and many papers are being sold to-day for the same price as asked for them ten years ago. As The Intelligencer says: "Newspap ers have done a great deal towards bringing about the present immense prosperity of the country, but the percentage Of people who give them credit for the part they have played is rather small. The aver age newspaper doesn't work for applause, but goes ahead and works for the general advancement of all the best interests of the pub lic. . .. ;; In the face of this greatly increas ed cost of production of a news paper over what it was a few years ago, newspapers of to-day are bet ter than- thejT"were a while ago; They carry more features and print more news as a rule. While a few newspapers are not worth their subscription price, the great majority of them are worth a great deal more than they sell for. The Intelligencer has made-an accurate statement of facts of the case and nothing that might be added here would enlarge the idea. In 36 hours three persons died of pneumonia in the home of Mr. Richard Lane, of Salisbury his wife?- daughter and aunt States- ville Landmark. ' Why Do Country Boys . . Flock to he is lonesomer there than at TV: even more frequently he finds that riches do not grow on ten story walls. BUT STILL HE GOES TO TILE CITY. In going there the boy simply follows his daddy's dol lars. For years his daddy and his mother and his big sister and his Aunt Mary Ann have been mailing their money to the big city for Mail Order bargains. Result: Home merchants don't thrive, grass grows in the streets, no ' jobs are to be had, no opening for a new business, and the young man goes to the city because it is a place where people have traded at home and built up their own community and provided opportunities for out ; i siders as well as for themselves. IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR BOY AT HOME BUILD UP YOUR TOWN SO THAT HE CAN BUILD UP HIS CAREER AMONG HIS HOME FOLKS. REMEMBER THE BIRDS. Which Destroy Insects And Thereby Help The Farmers. Country (ientleraen. The care of insectivorous birds that stay with us throughout the winteF isalmost Wholly neleetcd , by the orchardists of the northern States, and thus a very important aid to the suppression of insect pests is lost. There are so inany species of insects that destroy all kinds of fruit, and bthcralhatTi TIT the trees, that Ave need to avail ourselves of every possible means to combat them. Spraying has proved very effective when prop erly done, but the cost is some thing, and the work comes at a time when all are busy. Spraying must be systematic, if one is . to achieve anything like success ; in fruit growing; but a -very little care in providing for and protect ing the birds will bring to the or chards such species as feed on the harmful insects in their winter forms. The -chickadees - are the- most helpful birds that visit our orchards they are busy throughout the win ter feeding on the black eggs of plant lice, the eggs of the tent cat erpillars, eggs of canker worms, eggs of the tussock moth and like insects that remain on the bark overwinter., They also feed on the larvae and pupae of - the shot hole' borers, beetles ' and codling moth. Another tomtit, the tufted titmouse, and the white-breasted nuthatch are useful birds. The little brown creeper is one of the most systematic . workers. ne passes rapidly over rough barked . . . i'i - 4jt . ijfc '. - 0 Big Cities ? Most small towns are short of young men. As a ; rule there are plenty of agreeable girlj who would not ob ject to matrimony; there are plenty of old people and enough ba bies to go around. But the boy- oh, where is he? ;;: The boy, the young man, has gone to the city, where he imagines there are opportunities. To him the old home town is dull and stupid. He sees no future for himself there. Both for social and financial con - siderations he rushes off to the great city. Very frequently he finds that ,: home nearly always so; and 0 ate .. . '..' ii '. 0 trees, and the minutest insects rarely escape him. As spring approaches, the blue birds should be welcomed, for most of their food consists of cut worms, army worms and other caterpil lars, a . . . . ' . .. T The wood-lMring insects are dil igently gathered by the wookpeck ers'th rough" thewinter- months; they also feed on eggs of plant lice and on many scale insects. 'Hawks and owls visit the or chardSjmsuallj'ln search -of --mice. Some of them feed on grass hoppers and other injurious insects, and the bulk of all their food consists of some form of -animal life. The buecher bird is a mouse hunter, but he is not wanted localise of his destruction of small birds. .All birds, including domestic poultry, are helpful in the orchard, except the pheasant, partridges and English sparrows. They de stroy too many buds in winter and spring. Evergreen trees or hedges afford good Winder protection to the birds we need. Little bird houses, maleof starcn'Tj6xesri)r of" slabs with the bark on, make fine nest-" ing places for the birds. A New Lodge Hall. The large hall, on the third floor of the handsome new Grigg build ing, has been leased jointly by the Knight's of Pythias and the Ma sons, and will be used by these or ganizations as a Lodge Hall. Sev eral hundred dollars have beeu in vested m new furnishings and para phernalia, and 'quite an impetus has been given both lodges by the acquisition of these comfortable and commodious quarters. WHY NOT HOKE COUNTY? Name of Patriotic North . Carolinian Would be More Appropriate For New , ' County. -.' News tiiiil (tliscrver. To the Editor: Whether a new county will be established by- tluj presenUieneral.Asseinbly Ts unceit tain. If however, one is to lx created, as proposed, it seems to me that our State1 could ; not '.do better than confer, upon it the name of one of its own great soils. Robert F. Hoke. As a soldier, citizen and gentleman, .'no North Carolinian -living or (lead is more worthy of such an honor, and this tribute to our State's last surviving 'Major General would be both graceful and just. Coming out of the war with a lighting record surpassed by no ollicer in the army of Northern Virginia, General Hoke has never sought political place or reward of any kind for his services. Whether patriotism or excessive modesty is a more predominant trait in his character would be difficult to determine. When the war had ceased his 'influence was strongly felt in the industrial upbuilding of North Carolina, aud he stands today the State's foremost private citizen for private citizen he will be, despite efforts to make him otherwise. In the years to come as each 19th day of January is reached, and North Carolina suspends the busy pursuits of life to commemo rate the birth of Robert E. Lee, the world will know by that token that the name of the South's im mortal leader is still cherished in the State which so generously con tributed to the legion which he led. - With the . cou nty of Hoke emblazoned on our map; we can likewise show that North Carolina is not indifferent, to the fame achieved by Robert F. I loke, a son of her own, surpassedin patriotism, bravery and military: talents by none of the brilliant soldiers who fought for Southern independence. M. Dkt.anvey Hay wood. Pleasant Home News. Lincolnton H. F. 1). No. , Miss Fannie Foster, of Bess's Chapel, is visiting in this commun ity. Mr. Henry Womack "leaves to day for his home, near Iron Sta tion. M i: M ijtpnjiud isH Ljui d family, of Grouse, were visiting at Mr. M. L. Heavnei 's Sniwlny . Mr. Troy Boring, who has been teaching school at Liberty, return ed Saturday to his home in Lowes ville.. . .' Mr. John Leonard comes with a pig report; he killed one this win ter eight months and twelve days old that weighed 300 pounds. The Pleasant -Home school closed Saturday with an entertainment, as it was previously announced. The exercises opened with an able educational address by Prof. (J. T. Heafner, and was followed with recitations and dialogues by the children. All acquitted them selves well and reflected credit on the teacher, Mr. Henry Womack, with whose scholarly oration the exercises closed. --.-7-'- .. '. ..".'"'. :, .. ':"LlTTlrI OXKH. The Skiddoo Sewing Club held its first meeting with Miss Frances Fair Friday afternoon from half past three until five o'clock. This little circle is composed of Misses Flossie Rudisill, Mary Warren, Mabel Robinson, Cora Lee Rhodes, Ruth Rhodes, and Frances Fair. A fter sewing doll clothes for awhile, interspersed with social chat, the phonograph was brought out and light refreshments served. The Club then skidooed, to meet again next Friday witn -Miss Mabel Robinson. SUMMER RESORT Bill to Charter Baptist Assembly Grounds Reported Favorably, News and (iliserver.. ' : . .. A very important meeting of the Baptist Assembly Grounds' committee was held in the mission, rooms in this city yesterday and the day def'ore. Every member of the;. .committee ; was present, these 'being: Mr. J. JL Tiieler, of Asheville, chainnan; llev. 11. V. Battle, 1 ). J ). , of Greensboro; Rev. B. W. -. Spilnian, of Kinston; Rev. 11. C. Moore and Mr. N. B. liioughton. of Raleigh. A charter for the 'incorporation has been introduced by Repjesen tative Weaver and was reported favorably by the House Committee on .Counties,, ("i'ties '; and Towns yesterday. Mr. J. II. Tucker appeal ing before the committee in its behalf. It is proposed to establish a real municipality or a kind of summer town. Hundreds of persons will buy lots there and erect cottages and summer homes. The town will be owned and controlled by Baptists. The purpose of the movement is to establish somewhere in the mountains of North Carolina a retreat or place of assembly for the Baptists of this State and of the South at large, somewhat similar to the Presbyterian resort at Mon treat. The grounds are intended as a mountain resort for large Baptist assemblies of the North Carolina convention or for the Southern Baptist conventin. It is the purpose also to make it a summer resort for individuals who prefer a place pervaded with wholesome religious influences and free from the vices that obtain at many resorts. . A hotel will be erected at a cost of about $7V. 000 and an 'immense auditorium is also planned for by the committee, who feel confident that the project will be indorsed by theSouthern Baptist convention at Richmond in May, as it has been by the North Carolina State convention. They say that signal success has thus far attended the cTilx1!!! and that hundreds of people in several States have given encouragement. The Printer Prints. Krom the Mineral Wells (Tex..) Iruiex. Whether it snow or whether it blowtheseaso.ns .jronieand the seasons go; the crops get sick and the farmers- bl hp.- th-Kforek wnen kick and the -lawyers sue; the preacheis preach and the sinners sin, and cares beset the souls of-mcn, llututhroughIitall the printer prints,, he saves and saves and stints ., and stints; , the winds may 'rave and the floods may roll, and droughts brake through from pole to pole, but the printer man he prints, saves and saves and stints and stints. Happy, happy printer man; he does the very best he can sticking type or twisting press, he trusts to luck and does his best. A Sensible Question. While doing some shopping in one of our grocery stores last even rng;echancedto hear- a " little loy ask his father who that man was buying the beans. - "That is our editor,'? said the father. "What do editors live on," said the inquisitive little ur chin. "Why do you ask that question," said the indulgent father. "Because I heard you say you had taken our home paper for three years and had never paid a cent for it," To save the father embarrassment we left the store, but it is safe to predict that the child got spanked when the father got home. Ex.
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