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M The Price of This Paper is Now $1.00 Per 7T If WS' The Price of This Paper is Now $1.00 Per Year IE i State Library x Year LINCOLN TWICE A WEEK Hew to the Line. Let the Chins Fall as they May. $1.00 PER YEAR 5 CENTS PER COPY. Vol. II. LINCOLNTON, N. C, FRIDAY. JANUARY 3. 1908. No. 1 ' : ' , .T : .... . , IT'S JOHNSON AND BRYAN THE FIGHT ON IN THE VEST Popular Governor Of Minnesota Pitted Against The Wily'Nebraskan, And The Contes! Waxes Warm Thus Far Johnson Has The Best Of The Fight And A Fair Chance Of Becoming 1 he Leader Of The Democracy, If Not Its Candidate The Pair Engaged In A Death Grapple And Most Of It Is Undsr Cover The Situation Causing Mr. Bryan And His Friends No Little Fright. Special to The Charlotte Observer. Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 30. W ithout a single outward sign of war between uovernor jonusou, m Miuuesot i, and William J. Bryan, there is really being waged right now in Miunesota a contest which may decide the outcome of the Democratic national convention. Tieallv. Johnson and Bryan are j engaged in a death grapple in' Min nesota . and the fight is occurring altogether under cover. If Bryan -m- , t 1 wins, Johnson's name win uevei be seriously meutioued in the race for the Democratic nomination. If Johnson wins, he has made a most gigantic stride to wards the White House or at least, towards the leadership of the Democratic host at the next elec tion. Practically nothing of this fight has so far appeared in public, but within the next few weeks Minnesota and the entire country will ring with the sounds of the conflict Even now Bryan is en deavoring to "smoke" Johnson out, say the friends of the latter, but he has not yet succeeded. JOHNSON HAS BEST OF IT. So far Johnson has the best of the fight W'ithout appearing to act by authority of the Governor, Johnson's friends are doing every thing possible to have the Demo crats in Minnesota send a delega tion to the Democratic national convention which will be instruct ed for Johnson. The plea is the old one of the "favorite sou," and upon that argument Johnson is making rapid headway even among the Bryan men. The latter, or at least that large proportion of the Bryan men who are not on the "inside," and who do not know the scheme, can see no danger to Mr. Bryan in having Minnesota cast its vote for Governor Johnson, vhn in f-xrt. is verv nottular with " " L 4 his constituents. "Bryan will have enough votes to nominate U 1 111 ailj " J , MiUVA t V K3 yj compliment to Johnson to be men- ... ' j f lioneu. as a cauuiuauc, is ikib w the apologies being offered. MIXNESOTAN'8 PLAN'S. Johnson's plan is to first secure the Minnesota delegation rTb en he fimivna nn onpiirincr "Vnit".h Huknt.il. aud mobablv one or two other neighboring StaCesT" He knows well enough that New York, New Jersey and probably Pennsylvania -and Massachusetts will never send nrvan aeieeauons to Denver u there is a possibility of any other candidate. So he expects to have friendly delegations from these and several other States as well, While these are not enough to nominate Johnson, the Democratic rule of a two-third vote necessary for a nomination is counted upon bv him to prevent the nomination of Bryan on the first few ballots, and he expects other states to then fall into the Johnson column, having fulfilled their instructions and voted for . Bryan, "as long as there is a chance for his nomina tion." But Bryan knows the plans of Johnson and among his frieuds that plan is thought formidable enough to cause uneasiness, so much so that they hac started the underground light against Johnson in his own State, with one hope of preventing his endorsement by Minnesota and the consequent -rout of the Johnson men. WON'T COME OUT IN OPEN. Having announced that while he will not seek the nomination, yet he will not attempt to evade a drafting process, Bryan cannot well afford to openly tight Johnson for a "complimentary" vote of his own State, and his friends here are therefore obliged to fight un der cover. ,At the same -time John son does not wish to be placed in a position of openly lighting Bryan, and he also is willing for the fight to be one of underground methods. In fact, Johnson is more anxious to keep his fight out of sight than are the Bryan men. If the latter can force Johnson to come out iu the open and start the tight him selfthat is, start the open fight they will be well pleased indeed. At the first false move of the Johnson men, the Bryanites, hav ing Johnsou in the open, figure the victory will be easy. It can be stated authoritatively that Johnson has some heavy in terests and some good politicians on his side and" that these people are opponents not to be despised. Aud the majority by which John son was elected Governor of Min nesota shows that he himself is very popular and is a vote-getter at home. If Johnson secures this delega tion from his own State, he will immediately become a full-fledged candidate and a formidable one, too- And if he loses Minnesota, he is down and out without ever having come to the surface. . The situation is causing fright among the Minnesota friends of Mr. Bry an and to Mr. Bryan himself. A Hard Luck Story. A young "hunter'r" who hails from the legions about LongShoals seems to have had varied experi ences during the holidays, so his friends saw The story runs like this: This young "hunter" hied himself away to the fields in quest of game, either large or small, but had verv hard luck it seems, not " ... V killine a thing. However a friend with a sympathetic nature, hap peued along, and seeing the down cast look, etc. of the young man, decided to help him along a little bit, by placing the rabbit he had killed in a position so as to repre sent the real article that hadn't been shot before. There's where the fun happened. Seeing the rab bit, he backed away, and whisper ed to his coinpanioui'Look jout! there's a rabbit, be still," when his coniBanion said to him."Are you sure!" He replied, "Sure, why of course,' watch him flop his ears and blink his eyes," and im mediately turned -loose both bar rels at the cranium of poor bunny who had already taken a trip to the happy hunting grounds long before. This satisfying his am bition in this line, he shouldered his gun and marched away with a swaggering step, "wearing the smile that won't come off." 'Tis a pity to wind this story up here, but then it has been said that "all bad beginnings have good end ings," and in this case let us hope, for later reports from this young "hunter" are to the effect that he has been seen wandering around in the tall timbers near Denver with out gun, shot or shell, bombarding the heart of any pretty maiden that might come his way.' Negro Shoots Himself. Alf Connor, a colored man who lives near Lowesville, went to Bock Hill colored church at Low esville Xmas day loaded with corn liquor and a colts pistol with the avoVed purpose of shooting up "another nigger." Connor was so drunk that he accidentally shot himself in the thigh and it is thought he will die. '" Mr. John Rudisill, of Gastonia, was a visitor here Monday. Alpha's Letter. Iron Station Li. F. D No. 1. December 30, 1907, Christmas, which is, and always will be, the gladdest time of the year, is now numbered among the events that are past. , The glad day was spent in var ious ways by our . people, oome spent the day in the fields hunting and chasing inollie cotton tail; oth ers spcuttheday in visiting friends and still others we are sorry to say followed the custom of the dark ages, laid in a supply of devil's broth and disgraced the day, and themselves in a general carousal. No casualties to report, except a few fistcuffs iu which no one was seriously hurt. Your correspondent has added a graphaphone to his musical outfit. The firm of W. II. Sigmon Co., is practically giving one of these machines to all customers who pur chases $25 worth of goods. The sale at the residence of the late J. M. Lawing last Friday Was well attended and the property brought good prices. On a farm in Lincoln county is this advertisement; "This farm is for sail," and now the public is curious to know just how the own er of the farm is going to get it disconnected from the balance of the globe, when he expects to start and which direction he will "sail." Mr. O. E. Dellinger attended the teachers meeting in Lincolnton last Saturday and reports a good attendance and a profitable meet ing. . ' All the schools of our section celebrated 5Noi;th Carolina Day Mr. Sam Iveever gave the young people a pound party last Satur day night, all report a nice time. Mrs. Claude Hoke and children spent Christmas with her parents, at the home of your correspondent. Our young people had a Christ mas tree at the residence of Mr. Henry Ballard last Tuesday night The best of order prevailed and all report a nice time. Oh, brother "Romeo," don't be so jealous hearted. Our only ob ject in writing of panics was to try to keep history straight and to try to convince all the ignoramuses that our Presidents do not bring on our money panics. And then there is "Wild Bill" of Recpsville, Who is so pained be cause Alpha, persists inspeaking of his Derby hat that no doubt he has -shed - many- tears. Now-we want to ask these gentleman by whose authority they were appoin ted critics for the Lincoln County News? There 4ire hundredlof items in any newspaper, that, are uninteresting to us, aud that we never read, but we've got sense enough to know that there are mauy readers of many different minds, and that what is uninter esting to us, will interest some one else. We are willing for the edi tor and the public at large to sit in judgement on what we write, but, so far as our critics are con cerned, Ave will inform them just as politely as we know how, that in the future, as in the past, we expect to write what we please.- -'' - - - Alpha. THE NEW YEAR. Who comes dancing over the snow, His little soft feet all bare and rosy? Open the door, though the wild winds blow; Take the child in and make him cosey; Take him in and hold him dear, He is the wonderful New ear. Open your neart, be it sad or gay, Welcome him there and use him . kindly, 1 For you must carry bin:, yea or nay; Carry him with shut eys so blindly; Whether he bringeth joy or fear, Take him, God Bonds him, this good New Year. Dinah Mulock Craik. Lowesville Locals. Lowesville, Dec. 28th, 1907. The Lowesville High School gave an entertainment Saturday night which was up to the standard of that progressive school, a number' of Triangle people attended and spent a delightful evening with the amateur minstrels. ; Mr. 15. AV. Howard received a i,?legram from his son, Mr. B. Mc Lean Howard, last Friday from Ashevillc stating that he was at the point of death. lie has pneu monia and no hope is entertained for his recovery. The young man is a student of the As.heville In dustrial Training School. An ad ded sorrow to the family is that the holiday's were to have been spent at home. Mr. Howard and daughter, Miss Bertie, of King's Business College, Charlotte, left for Asheville on the 12 o'clock train Saturday. : Miss Blanche Nixon the accom plished daughter of Mr. R. Nixon, gave the young people of Triangle a delightful evening in the form of a pound party last Thursday evening. The parlor was taste fully decorated and in keeping with the holiday season. Many games were played, then the guests were invited into the dining room where cakes, candies and nuts were in abundance. -"'When the hours grew late the merry party separated amid the flare and crash of fireworks on the lawn. Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Cherry, of Mooresville, are spending the holi days with Mr. J. B. Cherry of this place. Bev. Lotten, the new pastor of Fr,r Field M, E. church, filled his first appointmentSuuday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Owing to the rain very few persons heard his open ing sermon. Unity people gave an excellent Xmas tree Tuesday afternoon. Rev, ... Chas. ... Little acted Santa Claus to the delight of the chil dren. Mr. Eula Nixon, who went to Texas a year ago, came home last week where he will doubtless, make his future home. The friends aud patrons of the Triangle school enjoyed a most de lightful programme, rendered by the pupils of the school, Friday night The personnel of the var ious plays included the tiny tots and blushing school maids and boys far removed from "child hoods-innocent gambols,"-all-of whom happily commingled in the one desire to entertain the audience and presented a pleasing specta cle.' - ' : " ' '"'" ""'".' The interior of the school build ing was decora tod -withevergreen and paper creations of many col ors and looked like a nook in fairy land. ,. But a fairy with its magic wand stands a poor show when "up against" the ingenuity of Am erican girls in matters practical, and creative. Excellent music was furnished by Messrs. Jas. Sifford the "enviable violinist," and D. S. Lowe, of banjo fame. If there was any one in the audience who did not feel the uplifting influence of the stiring strains of "Midnight Hawk" and "Fisherman's Horn Pipe" and have a desire to dance, that person needs sympathy and a physician. EoMEO. Marriage Invitation, Mrs. Maggie Cathey MeLurd . requests your presence -at the marriage of her daughter Julia Irva, .'"';.:.. ' to ' Air. Samuel Boattie Sullivan, on Wednesday afternoon, January the , fifteenth, at four o'clock, Lutheran Church, Crouse, North Carolina. Mr. E. D. Eutledge, of Hudson, N. Cv, is visiting Mr. W. W. W. Hines. A DRASTIC ORDER. Uncle Sam Shuts Down On Newspapers Subscribers Will Have To Pay Up Or Have Paper Stopped. Lexington, Dec. 31. II. B. Var ner, editor of The Lexington Dis patch and president of the Nation al Editorial Association, left to night for Washington, where he goes to confer with Postmaster General von Meyer in regard to an order issued December 4th wHich affects thousands of publications. The National Editorial Associa tion alone represents eighteen thou sand papers. The order is No. 907. and makes it illegal for a weekly newspaper, to mail papers at the usual rate to subscribers who owe subscriptions for more than one year; semi-weeklies can not carry unpaid subscription louger than nine mouths; tri-week-lies, six mouths; dailies, three months; semi-monthlies, three mouths; bi-monthlies, six months; monthlies, four months; quarter lies, six months. The order be comes effective January 1st, and if the time named has expired the publisher will have to pay one cent for each four ounces or frac tion thereof. If the ruling goes into effect to-morrow, it means that practically every publisher in the country will violate it without the knowledge of its existence. The Postmaster General will be asked to extend the time until January 1st 1909. Charlotte Ob server. Leonard's Fork Locals. Lincolnton, N. C. Dec. 30th-07. We are having some fine weather at this writing. Misses Frankie Woud aud Katie Scronce were visiting Misses Con nie and Auria Heavner Christmas night. Master Hal Hoyle spent the holidays with his sister at Shelby. Mr. Ruffin Childers and Miss Minnie Bess, of near Flay, spent last Weduesday night with Miss Florence Hoover. Mr. H. L. Bess visited at Mr. T. J. Hoover's Xmas night. Miss Flossie Ramsey, who is teaching school at Leonard's Fork, spent Christmas week with her friends and relatives near the Lab oratory, Miss Katie Wood, of near Plat eau, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wood. V r;: ;'---. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hoyle spent last Saturday night and Sunday with .Mrs.3 loy leis paren ts,Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dellinger, near Cherryville. Mrs. John Linebergerand daugh terIissPearl, of Shelby, spent last week with Mr. and Mis. 'W. F. Houser. Mr. Jacob Lohr, of Thomasville, N. C, spent a few days last week with frieuds and relatives in this section. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rhodes, of Lincolnton, spent last Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hoyle. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Hartzoe, of Zion, spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Huss. Mr. John Hoyle has constructed a nice cotton house. : There was a social at Mr. G. Lee- Heav ner's -Xmas nightA good time is reported. Mr. John Hoyle has hauled up thirty loads of i wood during the holidays. Who can beat this for Xmas. '''..;:':.; Mr. John Huss has erected a handsome barn. Wrn,D Boy. Look Out For Eclipse. -There Will be an eclipse of the sun this afternoon which will be visible for a very short time from the Southern States. It will occur about sunset, and is caused by the moon passing between the earth and the sun. Beautiful Wedding. The quietness of the little vil lage of Iron is not often broken by the ringing of wedding bells, but they pealed forth most joyously on the last evening of the year, when Mr, Henry. Claude Goode led to the hynienial altar, Jennie, the fair daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. M. Kondleinan. At theappoiuted hour, lo'clock, the strains of Mendelssohn's Wed ding March rendered by Mrs. Plato Miller, heralded the arrival of the bridal party. First to enter were the ushers. Down the right aisle came Dr. Brevard Goode, a brother of the groom, followed by the groom with his best man, Mr. R. C. Goode, while down the left aisle came Mr. Plato Miller, fol lowed by the bride with her maid of honor, Miss' Addie Rendleman, a sister. The bride and groom met before the bridal arch, where the short but very impressive cer emony was performed by the groom's . brother, Rev. Wr. O. Goode, of Vanderbilt. University, Tenn. - ; ; The bride, always charming, was lovely ina, gown of white crepe-de-chene and chiffon over taffeta, aud wore her veil Caught with a hand some crescent. The maid of honor wore a dainty gown of white battiste and a picture hat. LoviLg hearts and hands had transformed the Methodist church into a bower of beauty with potted plants and greens. Banks of evergreens made a fitting back ground. Around the chancel rail were twined ivy and mountain laurel, among this foliage burned numerous tiny can dles as if placed there by a fairy's hand, ; From the bridal arch- were suspended the letters "R. G." deftly made of mistletoe. The' unique feature of the ceremony was, when the minister pronounced the words of union, ' making the twain, one, the "R" fell, leaving the "G" alone to reign over the united hearts. The bridal party left the church while the organist continued the famous wedding march, and were driven to the bride's home. Here an informal reception was held, frieuds and relatives gathered to bestow loving congratulations, af ter which delicious refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs.:1 Goode left on the afternoon train 'mid a shower of rice, old. shoes and good wishes, for their future home in Macon, Ga., whereMr. Goodo is business man ager and a member of the firm of Heard'aiid Good?, wholesale and -commission' merchants.. .1 "' 'Tis with regret that Iron gives up so lovely a daughter, but Mr. his wisdom in returning to his native State to choose a bride. - -... Many useful and handsome pres ents attest the popularity of the couple. Among the out-of-town guests attending the marriage were: Dr. N. B., Rev and Mrs. W. O. Goode,' Nashville, Tenn.; Misses Blanche and Sallie Goode, Shelby; Miss Nannie Lee Nesbitt, Moores ville; Miss Mary Whitley, and U. N. Hoffman, Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. West, Mr. and Mrs. James Rcinhardt, Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. James li. Dellinger, Mays worth; Mr. Vance Goode. Rutherford College; Mr. and Mrs. Plato Miller, Mrs. Ola Nocll, Misses Jennie Robinson, Ida Smith and Mary Linebergcr, Lincolnton, Death Of Mr. Dellinger. Mr. ' Erastus Dellinger, son of Mr. Charles Dellinger", died hist Sunday and was buried Monday at Zion M. E. church, Rev. Mr. Bur ges conducting the funeral services. Miss Georgia Rhodes spent the holidays in Kings Mountain.