THE MONROE JOURNAL
G M BEASLEt BRa.PvBUtsisa.
It. F. BEASLEV. Emioa.
Tiv, October IX
This County 5houU IntssticaU
Sand-Clay Komi.
Sir. Wal II. Ilirris. the Wvrf
WlcJfiiUrf thr Charlotte Chroo-k-!.
?prnt ! ut Thursday in M nro
and tt mm h I .J with the
I1 rak-s of our t"n. One idea
rtpirl by Mr. Harris ought to be
iiivestifiatnl. Ho think that the
Mid city nJs that an prying so
. .pular in the .uth ru!d be ti!y
nude h.-re F.vrts and pr.U-aI
r a I buiider have stoma tlu ivn
suli'rini the iv t of e ntiik-tkD and
pumvn.m-e. th a"l ehj road b-l
i auprri-r t"' the macadam. A bul
Mm i' ud by the trM rn:ncnt on
this subject says:
"It nu( iiWv Le said that theevn-s'rik-itui
of Mini clay rads in the
Smlhrtii Suu-s ! pid the rpe
nimnu! We U hn Urn proved
that th?y are urll adap'.vd fur I'Kht
trl!:c. aud are lt-s noisy, Irs dusty,
and wore msiiieut tl.au the avera
macadam road. Kvrn under luavy
liailic they have proved to a preat
t-xtent satisfactory. There are sand
clay roads m the South Ati.iatic and
Culf Statei over which heavy load
of cium and other farm product!
are hauled throughout the year, with
lust lit:le requiting damage. hen
the cheapness of this kind of con
struction is considered, it will be
wen that for certain U-alitie. at
least, it is preferable to macadam
In all cases a mixture of sand and
clay i better than either material
aloiie, except perhaps tvbere it is im
possible to drain a saudy road, and,
in onscipience.tt is always wet."
When it is considered that such
nads can be constructed at a fourth
of the cost of maiadam, depending
here up n the cost of the saad, this
Hubj.-ct is w 'II worthy of attention.
Th? road commissioners of this town
ship ouht to investigate the subject.
Such Mads are being built in Anson,
Scotland, t'lunberland and elsewhere
and could easily be examined. Ap
plication to either the S'ate or na
tional authorities would secure much
information, and no doubt an expert
would be sent here to evitn.ne our
rwd and an opinion. There is
no reason why a progressive com
munity like this should be content
with the work already done. Let's
Ket busy.
The Bottom of the Divorce Evil.
A well kunvn writer on sociology
has given seven proposition that he
thinks would end the divorce evil,
and like all real preventatives, they
peek to remove the rjuse of the evil.
They arc
"I Instruction of girl in domes
tic science, housekeeping, etc.
"2. Systematic instruction of the
youth of Doth sexes in the ethics and
idea! o the marriage relation.
",'t Safeguards in custom, perhaps
in law. against the marriage of pure
women to tainted men.
''4 Marriage only at place of resi
dence of one of the ersons.
".Y Itepu.ii.iti'm of the common
law marriage.
"0. A tiling of declaration of in
tention to m.nnage not less than, sav
mx week before the issuance of a
marriage license. Statistics show
that the success of a marriage ia in
direct relation to the length of time
parties have been acquainted before
marriage .
"7. Where the volumeof business
warrants it, the creation of special
divorce tribunals, on which women
shall sit as well as men."
While some of these conditions
might be hard to carry out, certainly
some of them could most easily be
enacted into law that would carry
abfo'u'eobedience. Two at leastcould
be enacted and enforce themselves:
marriage only at the place of resi
dence of one of the persons, and the
publishing of tho intention of mar
riage some weeks before it actually
take place. Of course the most im
portant of all, the instruction of youth
as to the proper meaning of marriage,
must be done by parent and no law
ran cover it, but certainly a sane
rode of laws would go far toward
remedying the marriage evil that
being the real name of the trouble,
rather than the divorce evil.
fir. Tompkins flakes Novel Sug
gestion to Cotton Farmers.
Mr. D. A. Tompkins, the most pro
lific writer on the general subject of
rotton and good roads in the South,
made some remarks yesterday on the
subject of the price of cotton. lie,
of course, talks wisely about the co
operation that should exist between
fanners and spinners in the South,
and says:
"The Southern cotton manufactu
rer ray they don't want cheap cot
ton. The farmer who gets 13 cents
for his cotton can buy more of his
cotton goods and pay a better price
for thtm than if cotton was at 10 or
8 cents. The Southern spinners' in
terest is in cotton at a good price to
justify t fair price for his product
la truth all our interests lie in a
well balanced diversification of man
ufactured products and farm prod
nets here at home. It ia upon that
basis we have at last come to a little
prosperity. By its further develop
ment we will prosper more. The
farmer who would hold up the price
of cotton must first help the factory
get rid of its goods at some profit
and the Southern manufacturers
must in turn help the farmers resist
tie speculators on the American mar-1
ket and the spinoff co the Eoro
pjsn market ia Itu-ir efturu hi de
press the price of cut too
"The best way fur the farmer to
hold the present price of cotton
would be for hiin to go to bis tome
twn an J buy bis supply of cutum
g ds for the year. If enry cut too
farmer in the South would bu one
b lt of gouds now be would plras
hi wife and altogether this would
re':ee the gtods market.
"t'ottoo is not too high and if the
farmers will help we can altogether
bold it up."
Mr. Tompkins' plan of present co
ortion by the farriers i certainly
a novel and simple one. It is a
simple as daylight that the more
prosperous the manufacturer are the
more prosperous the farmer will I
aud v isa versa. Hth are pratically
engaged i tally in turning out a
product that the whole world buys,
spinning being only a second step
in the preparation of s raw material
which the world buy. The profit
which the farmer makes aud the
pn tit which the spinner make go
alike to t nrich the S uth. But. not
ouly d es the increase of Southern
mill help the price of cotton, but
the presence of the mill gives buy
ing power to a large mass of popula
tion which must bare the other
things that the fanner makes. The
increased buying capacity thus ob
tained by the farmer makes him a
better customer of the mill, and so it
goes, to say nothing of the prosperi
ty that come to the merchant, pro
fessional and other classes. Verily,
the farmers and manufacturer ought
to pull together.
Death of a Hood Woman.
t ,wm,llu, itf Hi Journal
Prudence Emma, wife of (leorge
Baker, departed this life September
iS'.h. Mrs. Baker was a patient suf
ferer for about three weeks. She bore
her atllictions with the christian
grace that becomes a christian wom
an and never murmured at the dis
pensation of I iod, w horn she so faith
fully served. She seemed to have a
presentiment that her time on earth
was over and was f ally prepared for
the death angel's visit.
Mrs. Baker wa born May loth.
ljs, and was therefore a little over
51 years old She joined the church
at Spring Hill thirty-six year ago
and lived a consecrated life. Those
who mourn the loss of a good moth
er, beside her husband and many
friends, are the following children
l. W.,1.. W..K. B.D. S.l), A and
F. Baker and Mesdamea W. L.
Uape, It. l'ivler, (!. V. Kae and
Misses l.u K , Myrtle C. and T. V.
Baker. Mr. Baker asked me to say
that he very sincerely appreciates the
many kind deed of the neighbor
during his wife's illness and prays
that tiod's blessings may rest upon
them all.
Mr. Iee Byrd, who has been im
proving slowly has suffered a relapse
and is again quite sick.
Miss Cora taney leave this week
to take up school the lfth near Ches
tertield, S. C.
Mr. .las. ('. I-anev, salesman for a
marble house, i putting up some
nice monument and headstones in
this section. .1. 0. I..
AND HIS
Royal
Venetian
Band
Will Appear at
Monroe
Opera House
THURSDAY,
Oct 1 4
Consisting of 36 or more play
ers.
Brass Sextette.
Miss Caroline Lewis, contralto.
Solos, (juartetta, etc.
Tickets for the sesion, lire double
tU, Fir Dollars.
Sina-W rata. 7Re. and 11.00. not taken
by subambers.
Scats now on tale at
Hough's.
Benefit ol Jackson Club.
VICTOR
Fine Scssios) si Asaociatioa.
M ml TW hnml.
The 5Ui annual sesikia of the
I'd ion Baptist AsxviaUoa aaet with
the UirsimlM cburrn last l nurway
TWm intnfetiM-fam aprmoa was drlif-
.. K P- II I. keaWr. manaeer
of the Haptist Hrpnanage at l oom
asville. The hospitality of pastor A
Mindt and bi church was bound W.
Mr. J. W. Riven was reelected
miderator. lie makes an ethcieut
iJlicer and Carrie the b vert
h.imhl n.l ffrat-efullr. ilr. B. II.
(Infta was elected ell rk to fill the
vacancy caused by the resi naltoo of
Mr. W. T. Huikvm. ana nr. t. n
Ab'raft was retained as treasurer.
The attendance and representation
was above the average.
Tt .liferent obitvts of the Con
vention were ably di.-usvj by pas
tor and laymen.
i;v i K kmler presented the
claim of the Orphanage Thursday
night and his enort was niucn com
plimented.
k'ri.l ir mx mission dav and Rev
L Johnson. Swretary if the State
t onvention. a the priucipal speak
er and be was at bi best and the
Aviation increased iu pledge. ,
The subject of education bad a
good day Saturday. Uev ). M
Austin and others made effective
speeches which were fidlowed by lr
U i Vnn nreaident of Meredith
College, who wa warmly welcomed
and sustained bi reputation wen.
The contributions for education
the past year were far above those of
the previous year.
Rev. J. S. Farmer looked after the
interest of the Biblical Recorder and
John F.. Ray of Raletgh after the ;
deaf and dumb. i
All visitor were received cordially, i
The business sessions of the body t
closed Saturday by singing "Blest
be the Tie." The sessions were char- j
ae ten zed by deep spirituality and
attendants were inspired and reviv-1
ed. Thus closed one of the best, if ;
nut tho heat, session of this bodv. !
The net session goes to ill. Harmo
ny, Rev. M. l. L I'reslar to preach
the introductory sermon.
Dr. Vann preached to a packed
house on Sunday. He spoke with
power and was heard gladly.
BIU CIRCl'S AT CHARLOTTE.
Barnum & Bailey to Exhibit There
on Tuesday. October 26.
The Barnum Jt Bailey greatest
show on earth is to v sit Charlotte
on tVtober Lt'. Never since the be
ginning of time has an amusement
enterprise o tremendous in sue been
orgauued a tin one. Its magni
tude i almost beyond belief. All
America, together with every foreign
countrv. has been scoured from end
to end by agent of this big show in
search of novelties and the result is
a performance brim full of sensa
tional acta new to the circus world
In the big Barnum & Bailey show
are nearly 4"0 arenic stars, most of
whom are seen now or the lirst time
A new sensation will be seen at ev
ery performance in "Jupiter, the
ballion horse." This remarkable
animal with its fearless rider ascends
to the dome of the circus tent in a
balloonn and descends to the ground
in a shower of firework. Nearly
I, (KH) animal wonders are to be found
in the big It w cage menagerie, t
herd of elephants, including one
herd that actually plays upon musi
cal instruments in time and tune
A group of giant giraffes, monster
trained hippopotamus, only living
bi-horned rhinocenis and hundreds
of other strange beasts. Barnum A
Bailey's big, new, free street parade
is the most gorgeous processional
display ever attempted in history of
circus business Its tremendous size
and wonderful length can only be
believed in the actual seeing. It is
natural to expect this big circus to
lead all others in quality and quan
tity of its street spectacle as well as
in other departments of the big
show, yet never in its splendid his
tory of nearly half a century ha it
displayed such extravagance as is
shown this year.
JJuiltonl)onor
Solfc on Ulci-it
There are no ifi and snds about
our guarantee, and no rebaU schema
about our sales. Wa prefer to be
lieve that our customers are teniiblc
people in learch of a squaiw deal,
tnd wt make it our business to treat
them as such. When you buy s
Stieff Piano
you get what you psy for, and pay
for what you get Experienced buy
ers know that this constitutes the
only bargain you can count on -all
other bargain form are gamblers,
snd the purchaser is usually the
loser. Honesty may not be the best
policy, but years of practice convince
as that it is good enough. If you
contemplate the purchase of s piano,
don't fail to examine the Stielf. A
showdown ia our delight
Chat. M. Stieft
MANiiramista,
Balti
Md.
SOUTHERN WAREROOat
t West Trad Street
Charlotte, N. C
C H. Wilkots, Manager. '
The Time Now Is,
And No Mistake!
You must have fires, why not
have the best, most convenient
and satisfactory? We h&ve a
cinch on the Coal Trade.
We sell you on!v Iimn Coal -rot fine stuff, we burn that in our
boilers and sell vou onlv the gr.l i;irv Lump that vou can pick up
with ringer or" long." SO OTHKI: MKAl.F.RS 1H THIS! We
handle tTinchhVkl and the famous Hod Star Jellioo. IV'iver hard
or soft Coal just a jtiiek a you
Monroe Ice
PHONE 279.
YOU
CANT PUT IT OFF
ANY LONGER
The? season is now on w hen every wise man must insure his
property. Fires occur much more often now than any other
season. IVm't delay taking out a tire policy. We have a
long string of the best eomianies and can give you the right
rates. I Don't delay too long in taking out a life policy.
Any day you may get where you can't get one. or you may
die and leave your family unprovided for. Ask as about the
Crack-a-Jack Policy we five you in The Philadelphia Life. t t
Gordon
Insurance and Investment
Company
iniOT"T'iOT
T J with a few bales burned, would bad-
v L a jy nurt with coffon at present prices.
T T J representing a very strong line of in
VV J-i. urance compampies, will be glad to
urite you a policy.
Ask for rates.
The Savings, Loan 6 Trust Co.
C. H. Richardson and N. C English.
Managers.
m ir n h m
Listen To A
The new additions to our Sta
bles are about complete and we
now occupy more space than any
stable in town.
If it's Horses or Mules you
want, we've got 'em at bargains.
If it's Wagons, one or two
horse, we are selling them lower
than the lowest.
If it's Harness you want, we
can sell it as cheap as the cheap
est. Just received, two car loads o,f
nice, up - to - date Buggies aid
Surries.
Remember Our Motto:
"Sell Cheap a.nd Thereby Sell a Heap
We are not going to kee this
stuff, but are going to sell it re
gardless of cost so coiue along
and get your bargains.
Fowler arid Lee,
The Leading Stable in Monroe
All Ready
FOR A BIG FALL TRADE.
the moat up-to-date line of Dry Goods and Notions ever shown ON
THE CORNER. Ladies' Gentlemen' and Children! Sweaters, a
full line. About 25 of the prettiest Coat Suits ever brought to
town. Come and get your selection. The prices are right
As usual, our line of Shoes is the best We fit. them all, both
old and young.
We have the prettiest line of Men's Clothing we have ever dis
played. Why buy the cheap kind when you can get the best by
buying from us?
HcBAE MERCANTILE GO.
Phone 45. Loan and Trust Building.
order it. in laryo r small quantity.
and Fuel Co.,
like everything else, will
hum.
Few Facts.
We have started-just opening up
fv j-KP "
$5.00 Great Separate Skirt Sale.
Dijf shipment Lailies $"."( Ulai-k Shirts,
newest desijrn. fi stylts. ChiiTon ra iama.
every one worth tT.SO; spicial iriiv. $".
Children's Coats.
Children's Red Reefers. 8 to II ytars, $:t.iS
Children's Red Reefers. 1 to f! years. .'.
Curly Bear Skin Coats. 1 to tl year. l.!S
W. H. Belk & Bro.
TO THE FARMERS OP UNION AND
SURROUNDING COUNTIES:
Now is the time you realize on your season's work. As you sell
your cotton you should deposit your money in a good reliable
bank, where you can always get it when you want it. ::
Pay Your Bills by Checks
which makes the best kind of receipt, and you avoid the worry
and danger of keeping your money at home. .:
Absolute Safety, Liberality and Courtesy Our Watchword.'
If you are not a customer of this bank, let this be your invita
tion to become one. We want your business.
The First National Bank
OF MONROE.
Regulated and controlled by the United States Government.
OFFICERS:
R. A. MORROW President
J. R. ENGLISH Vice-President
ROSCOE PHIFER Cashier
W. C. CROWELL Assistant Cashier
W. H. PHIFER Teller
Ladies
Coat
Suits
Fif ty Coat Suits.manuf act
um V Samples and closing
out lots. $8.50 to $17 JO. i
Woi 'th 1-3
The Hoo e
That Sav.es
You Mone.v.
Well made
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more.
Cadet
are the
just ,in.
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Ready-
To-Waer
Garments
(strut !nisiiuss
in Misses ami
Ohiltlmfs
Jackets untl
Coals nut! La
lies Skirts.
It's very appa
rent that the
unusual bar
gains we are
ottering has
caused our phe
nomenal bus-ness.
Bargains in waists.
Ssi.OO Net Waists, cream and white... tiSS
White Madras Tailored Waists 1.00
Splendid quality Ladies Linen Waists. 1.48
1 Lot $5.00 Balack Sflk Taffetta
Petticoats,
and Tucked 3.48
The Cash
Co.
Hose
best. New lot
at 25c. a pair.
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