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YOU CAVT KEEP TRADE AWAY FROM THE MAN WHO TELLS HIS WANTS IN THE SPECLL COLUMNS OF THE MONROE JOURNAL. The Monroe Journm PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. VOL.20. No. 43. MONROE, N. O, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1914. ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. OPEXIXG OF COUNTY CANVASS. The Crowds Gathered at Price1 Mill and Everybody Enjoyed the Day Professor Jack Williams Was the Sensation of the Hour The Can didate Mnde Some Speeche and Some Announcements. (BY JOHN BEASLEY.) Tbe county campaign opened Sat urday at Price's Mill. Early in the morning people began to flock in that direction and kept It up till a big crowd had assembled. Many auto mobile loads went from Monroe, many people from other sections of the county coming by private convev anre and here Joining the automobile bunches. Some of the candidates could not be present, and those who were on hand either made brief an nouncements or more extended re marks. Mr. J. N. Trice, candidate for sheriff, acted as host and master of ceremonies, it being on his home ground. The fun of the day, in big, wide gusts, was furnished by Prof, Jack Williams, the man who drove the hogs out of Monroe, according to his own modest boast of glory. Some of tbe boys bad arrayed Jack in an outfit more wonderful than Solomon in all his glory. A brand new suit, standing collar as high as a dash board, a flaring red tie, and a dinky derby sitting upon a cranium which bad been clipped as clean as a peeled onion, lavender socks, and a polished moustache, made up his running gear. Jack took himself in dead earnest and let out the vials of his wrathful eloquence upon Mr. Frank Hasty, the independent candidate for the leglsla ture. And the crowd enjoyed Jack more than tbe end man of a minstrel show. Mr. Price Introduced the first speaker of the day, Mr. Frank Hasty, of Marshvllle, independent candidate for representative, in fitting terms. "Gentlemen," began Mr. Hasty, am from the extreme part of the county. The time has come to make a change. I am running on an inde pendent platform, which is reduction of taxes, 100 pensions for the old soldiers, and a ban on immigration of aliens into the State. The time has come to drive the Catholics out of he State, and I will use my ability to the greatest advantage to do so." Mr. Hasty then dealt on the war, Wilson's administration, said that he was a farmer, and thought that all men should be democrats. JACK WILLIAMS. Mr. Pratt had the audience guess ing as to who the man of his intro duction was until he mentioned the fact that he drove the hogs out of Monroe. Then the v people became wise and let out a roar. Jack, arrayed In a costume befit ting a Philadelphia lawyer, advanced to the centre of the stage, and in fiery tones be opened up. "Gentlemen: I come out to speak against the middleman, the man who hollers to the Republicans: "Come over, I can't come over there." Then Jack admitted he was the man who drove the hogs out of Monroe, and that he had served the United States Government for 25 years, and was not wanting an office. He further stated that' he would not vote for the man who walked in the middle of tbe road, andamld cheers, sat down. REDWINE INTRODUCES THE WAR HORSE. "Gentlemen, I wish to Introduce a man of sterling Democracy, the old war horse of Jackson," said Mr. R 13. Redwine. Squire McWhorter seemed a little hoarse and the crowd had difficulty in hearing him. He wanted bigger pensions for the old soliers, and did n't approve of spending $80,000 and $90,000 for the maintenance of ne gro schools by the State. Squire's voire, which was rather hoarse at the beginning, gave full vent to his de nunclatlons of the Roman Catholics and alien immigration in the State. Said some gentlemen promised to do things, but he didn't, for wasn't he down at Raleigh for 60 days and he knew bow hard they were to fulfill. He thanked the people for their past kindness and said that he would ap predate their support the 15th of Au gust. Mr. Vann, the next speaker, was Introduced by kind words from Mr, Price, who asked the people to give close attention to his remarks. "I don't care," began Mr. Vann, "who the other man is you vote for for Representative Just so that I am one of them. I do not make any promises as to what I will do, but I promise you to do the best of my ability." Mr. Vann then said that in the past, bills only of local interest were passed, but as the coming ses slon was to deal with amending the State's constitution, so he wanted to go to the Legislature and give his at tention to these greater Interests. LIFE AN OPEN BOOK. Mr. W. O. Long, the next speaker, said: "I am no public speaker, my life has been an open book. - I have served the county in many ways, es pecially on the board of county com missioners. In every instance I have done nty best. At the solicitation of many friends some time ago, I ran for tbe State Senate, and I hate to come before you again so soon, but at the earnest solicitation of my friends, I have decided to come be fore you again as a candidate foithe Legislature. I have lived in this county all my life, and being a farm er, I especially cater to that class." Mr. W. A. Eubanks, candidate for Representative, the next speaker, said: "Gentlemen, I was raised on the farm and am no speaker. Two years ago I ran for the Legislature, and ran third man next to such strong men as Sikes and Price. I want to represent you in the next Legislature, and if you do not ca to vote for me on the 15th of Au gust, all right, and I assure you t I be the same old Bill Eubanks i..v. T. B. MOORE AND OTHERS, "Gentlemen," began Mr. Moore, ' this ia my first appearance in noli tics, and having no speech, desire to simply announce myself a candidate for the House of Representatives. I promise you If elected, to hold up the rights of the people to the best of ability regardless of special inter ests. I do not favor one certain class of people. I am not In favor of heavy appropriations and do not think that the people of Union coun ty and North Carolina should be call ed upon for a heavy appropriation for exhibition purposes at the Pana ma exhibition at San Francisco, will appreciate your support." Mr. J. M. Falrley, the last candl date for Representative to speak made a striking picture as he stood upon the stage. A veteran of the Civil War, and already passed three score and ten years, he looked hale and hardy and semed to be immense ly pleased to meet with the people in this manner. He said: "You all know me. I have been going before you for forty years. It is needless for me to deal with my record, for my life in Monroe has been an open book As cotton buyer In Monroe I have tried to deal honestly with the neonle. Night after night I have worked in an effort to get the farmers better prices for their cotton. I have been offered interests in cotton pools, but rather than rob the farmer, I have refused. People say that I would break the State If elected bond the county for good roads, but, gentle men, i nave seen the bond system tried and I would be a fool to vote for them after seeing their dlsastrou results. I believe in good roads, but minK tnis snouid be a matter of local effort, allowing each townshln to Improve their roads In such manner as they se fit. I think the people ougni to be paid to make roads, as mis rree labor doesn't amount to much. I am for self government. As ror promises, Mr. Vann has explained my platform. I don't promise a land of honey, but I promise vou to serve launruuy to the best of my ability." THE COTTON WEIGHERS. The candidates for cotton weleW raessrs. MCManus, Hartley Helms, Mr, uocKbart and Mr. Prtsson, merely made an announcement of their can didacy and stated their fitness, and promised to serve faithfully. Aa there are eight candidates in the neia, ail of them were not present SQUIRE LANEY. "Gentlemen. I desire to be one nf me county commisoners. Every one present knows my record and for wnat i stand. I promise to serve you launiuny ana well, and will appreci ate your support on the 15th." Mr. O. W. Smith bromlsed to rv faithfully as county commissioner if elected and is In favor of good roads. air. uauconu present member f me Hoard of County Commissioners, announced himself for re-election and promised, if elected, to serve iaitnruuy in the future. mr. a. u. tutnDerison. a voune man, made an earnest talk and made quite an impression. He said: come before you as a candidate for the office of county commissioner from Sandy Ridge. For a long time we have not had a commissioner from tne western nart of the ponntv me county commissioners do not make laws, but execute them. Crve to the people an opportunity to ex press their wish for office. I do not oeueve in appointments. I thank von for your attention, and assure you of my earnest appreciation of your sup- yuii. uu lue loin Of AUgUSt. Mr. J nomas, candidate for commfa sloner from Marshvllle, was called away by the sickness of his wife and was unable to speak. Mr. B. F. Parker, candidate for commissioner, made his announce ment and promised to serve the peo ple wen. WOULD AFFRECIATE OFFICE. "I am not going to speak any lon ger than necessary to let you know that I am a candidate for Recorder," oegan Air. Adams, you gave me splendid majority at the last elec tion, and I thank you from the bot torn or my neart. I have tried to serve faithfully and fearlessly. You could not elect a man who would ap preciate tne ornce any more than I Mr. Lee M. Howie, candidate for Recorder, announced himself and as sured the people of his appreciation or their support on the 15th. Mr. Vance McNeeley. like his brother, Senator Ney McNeeley, is an orator or tne old school. He said: I was here four years ago on the same mission looking for votes for Recorder. I think you did me well. considering my running against a strong man. In the establishment of the Recorder's Court, the legislature provided tbat no man who used in toxicants could hold office as Recor der. Tbe report is current that I am an habitual user of intoxicants, but I promise you ir elected, you will have no cause lor regret an that account. Being the only man from the country in the race for Recorder, I think I have first claim upon the votes of the farmers. I think crimes should be punished in accordance with the mag- uuae oi me crime, sometimes nrei- udice operates in the court of Justice. aon t tnink this should be done, will not look up to the stronr. nor down upon the weak. I thank you for your support and If elected. I as sure you on my honor that you will not regret It." A STATE OF WAR EX ISTS INEUROPE. Whole Continent Marshaling Its Forces for Clash. Germany and Austria against Russia and France, with Italy and England Holding Back, and all Lesser Countries Involved Each Tries to Put the Blame Upon the Other The World's Greatest Struggle Now Opening. There is no longer any question of actual war in Europe. Formal dec larations have passed between Aus tria and Germany on one side and Russia and Servia on the other, while there have been open hostilities be' tween Germany and France, without any declaration of war. Meanwhile England holds back, having said only tbat the British fleet will not permit the Gerntfin fleet to atack the coast of France. Italy, by diplomancy linked up with Germany and Austria nas declared neutrality, but many persons believe tbat since her nat ural interests lie with Russia and France, she will eventually disregard her former understanding with Ger many and Austria, and line up against them. Meanwhile every coun try in Europe which has an army is "mobilizing," that is, getting ready to strike. And the whole business of the world is disorganized and in an uproar. Austria made demands upon the little country of Servia first, and Russia announced that she would not permit Austria to enforce these de mands, and to be ready, began mobil izing her army . This set Germany aflame and she Issued an ulitmatum to Russia to cease within a certain time. This notice was diregarded. and Germany declared war on Rus sia, and so far as these countries are concerned, the two with the largest armies on the earth, it is Just a ques- tion of where and when each can strike the other. Between France and Germany there exists the most intense hatred which has been growing more acute since Germany overran France 44 years ago. The German army is in motion on the French border, and while each is hanging back from an actual declaration of war, real war exists between them as between Ger many and Russia. Each is playing up to the attitude ef England. If that ountry decides not to go into the conflict to aid France, Germany would be at the latter s throat in half a day. ALL READY BUT NO BATTLES YET. London, Aug. 3. AH the great Eu ropean Powers except Italy and most of the secondary powers are moblllz ing with all their energy. Mobiliza tion has not yet reached a stage where any of the armies have met in battle. Italy, which declared her neutrality, will begin to mobilize officially to morrow, although the process is pro bably well underway. Great Brttlan s mobilization is near ly completed, but she has not an nounced that she will Join in the gen eral war. Tonight, war officially extended be tween Austria and Germany on one side and Russia, Servia and Montene gro on the other. There had been no official declaration of war be tween Germany and France on the othr side, but tonight the German Aiiibasador receved orders to demand hs passports. The most Important event In the past 24 hours was Germany's de- GLORIED IN DEMOCRACY. Hon. R. L. Stevens, candidate for prosecuting attorney of the Record er s Court, announced himself, and made the declaration that he was the only candidate seeking this office. He then launched into a speech that only Democrats love to hear. He gloried In the principles of eternal democra cy, praised Wilson's administration, particularly his stand on the Mexi can crisis, spoke of Zeb Vance, the war Governon, and the statesman so dear to North Carolinians. In elo quent terms he spoke of the war clouds hovering over Europe and the effect this war would have upon us. He urged tbe people to use their vot ing privileges, privileges which no other nation enjoys as much as the United States. It was a grand speech. and brought tremendous applause. The two candidates for Clerk of Court, Messrs. R. W. Lemmond and C. E. Houston, announced themselves and assured the people of their ap preciation of their support on the 15th. This ended the speeches, and the last few were made in a drizzling rain, causing many people to leave before all the speeches were made, and causing some of the candidates to shorten their speeches. Dinner was served on the grounds. nd Mr. J. N. Price and other citi zens of the community saw that ev erybody had plenty to eat. Jack Williams was the sensation or the day, and everybody wanted him to take dinner with them. Jack promised to make a speech for the especial benefit of the ladies after the candidates were through, but the rain caused a postponement. niand upon Belgium In the form of 12-hour ultmatum that the German troops be permitted to cross Belgium to the French frontier, coupled with tbe promise that Belgian Integrity should remain unimpaired at the end of the war and that Belgium should be compensated. BELGIUM REFUSES. To this Belgium refused to accede on tbe groun of her rights and honor. Sir Edward Grey, British Secretary ror foreign Affairs, made a statement In the House of Commons, indicating that Great Britian's Interests and ob ligations could not permit her to sub mit to the violation of Belgium ter ritory.. This virtually left the deel slon as to whether Great Brltian should make war to public opinion. HOLLAND REPORTED INVADED There is no doubt that British sen timent is for war. The appeals of tbe pacifists get no hearing. Not one man in a hundred in London seeming' ly wants the Nation to remain neu tral. There Is a report tonight that Hoi land has been Invaded through the Providence of Llmburg. The people of the Dutch Kingdom, resolved to go to any extremity, are said to be op ening the dykes and flooding the country, which would make the pas sage of an army impossible. GERMANS BLAME FRENCH. Berlin, Aug. 3. -A further official communication regarding French acts of hostility against Germany was published here tonight. It said: "The German troops hitherto have obeyed orders not to ross the French frontier. French troops, on the con trary, since yesterday, have made several attacks on the frontier posts without and declaration of war hav ing been made. "The French have crossed the fron tier at several places In spite of the fact that the French Government few days ago informed us that would not infringe on the unoccupied zone of six miles from the frontier and since last night companies of French troops have been in the occu patlon of a number of German vil lages. "French Armv aeronauts have been flying over Baden and Bavaria 'yes terday and tonight throwing bombs and have violated Belgian neutrality by flying over Belglam territory into the province of the Rhine in an effort to destroy our railways. "In this way France has opened the attack upon us and has establish ed a state of war which has compel! ed tbe German Empire to take meas ures for the security of Its territory." WHAT RUSSIA SAYS ABOUT IT. St. Petersburg, Aug. 3. Emperor Nicholas today issued a manifesto outlining the events leading up to the declaration of war by Germany and saying that "Russians will rise like one man and repulse the Insolent attaks of the enemy." The text fol lows: "By the grace of God, we, Nicho las II, Emperor and autocrat of all the Russians, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, to our faith iui suDjecis maxe Known mat uussia related by faith and blood to the Slav people, has never regarded their fate with Indifference. "But the fraternal sentiments of the Russian people for the lavs have been awakened with perfect unanl mlty and extraordinary force In these last few days when Austria-Hungary knowingly addressed to Servia claims nacceptable for an independent State. Having paid no attention to pneif Ic and conciliatory reply of the Ser vian Government and having rejected the benevolent Intervention of Rus sia, Austria-Hungary made haste to proceed to an armed attack and be gan to bombard Belgrade, an open place. GERMANY FORCED TROUBLE. "Forced by the situation thus cre ated to take necessary measures of precaution we ordered the Army and Navy put on a War footing, at the same time using every endeavor to obtain a peaceful solution. Pourpar lers were begun amid friendly rela tions with Germany and her ally, Austria; for the blood and the prop erty of our subjects were dear to us. "Contrary to our hopes in our good neighborly relations of long date and disregarding our assurances that the mobilization measures taken were in pursuance of no object hostile to her, Germany demanded their immediate cessation. Being rebuffed in this de mand, Germany suddenly declared war on Russia. 'Today it is not only the protec tion of a country related to us and unjustly attacked that must be ac corded, but we must safeguard the honor, the dignity and the integrity of Russia and her position among tne great powr. "We believe uns-nUM? thu all our faithful subjects w.ll rise with unanimity and devotion for tho d fence of Russian soil; that iuU-inal uiworu win oe forgotten m lis threatening hour; that the unity of the Emperor with his people win be come still more close and tbat iJus sla, rising like one man. wilt repulse me insolent attack or tae enemy. "With a profound faith in the jus tice of our work and with a hu.Mbi1? hope in Omnipotent Providence In prayer, we call God s bl-ssin on Ho ly Kussla and her valiant troops. THE FRENCH STATEMENT. London, August 2. Paul Cambon French Ambassador to London to- tonight issued an official declaration throwing on Germany sole resnonsi bility for the present war situation and anything which may ensue. He says oermany nas not declared war and that the German ambassador Las not left Paris, yet the German troops are invading France. "Our pacific intentions," he uJds, "may be judged from the fact that. although we knew what was going on, we withdrew the French troops ten kilometers from the frontier to prevent a conflict." The ambassador recounts the gen eral facts in the situation and con eludes: "It Is well that at the bdnnlns tbe world should know those facts The French embassy today issued ibis statement: "German troops have invaded Lux emburg. Germany has violated the neutrality of Luxemburg." THE UNITED STATES TAKING PRECAUTIONS. Washington, August 3. President Wilson and Congress moved promptly today to afford relief to Americans stranded in European war zones and to preserve the financial equilibrium of the country in view of the disor ganization of credit systems abroad. In a special message early In the day the President asked for $250,000 to care for Americans in Europe Both houses promptly passed the ap propriation and will vote for more if necessary. The House and Senate passed the bill removing technical re strictions on the issuance of $500,- 000,000 reserve currency. Tbe House promptly passed a bill suggested by the President waiving restriction on American registry for foreign-built ships to assist trans- Atlantic commerce. The Senate will act on it tomorrow. President Wilson appealed to the people of the country not to become alarmed over European developments as this country was well prepared to withstand any financial crisis. The President was successful In his appeal to Western railroad managers, englnemen and firemen to avoid a tleup in railroad traffic- In view of war disturbances. They agreed to avert a strike and settle their differ ences by mediation. Secretaries McAdoo and Bryan con ferred tonight with New York bank ers to arrange for financial accommo dation of Americans abroad. Representatives of tbe Internation al Mercantile Marine will discuss with Secretary Bryan tomorrow the ques tion of obtaining ships for Americans to leave Europe. The Senate voted to authorize the Secretary of the Navy to establish naval lines to carry passengers, mail and freight to South America and Europe. The bill is before the House.. President Wilson summoned Sena tors Gallinger, Smoot and Brandegee, Republican leaders, to ask their aid In expediting legislation that Con gress might adjourn at an early day and relieve uncertainty about pend ing anti-trust measures. I'nlonville I loins. Correspondence of The Journal. Schoel opened Monday morning under the supervision of Prof. Cra mer with a full attendance. Mrs. Chas. Hamilton and children from Winston-Salem are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Secrest. Miss Sarah Smiih has returned home from Greenville, N. C, where he has been attending the summer school. Mr. Clem Love from Charlotte spent last week with Dr. G. M. Smith. Misses Alice and Lillian Williams from Charlotte spent a few days last week with Miss Sarah Smjth. Miss Clemer from Gastonia is vis iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James russer. Little Grace Cleone Smith, who has been very ill for several months, is et very sick and her many little friends regret that she Is not able to meet with them in their classes. Frof. O. C. Hamilton and daugh ter. Myrtle, are visiting Prof. Hamil ton's sister, Mrs. Russell. Mr. L. A. Price has returned from Chapel Hill and la spending his vaca tion with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Price. ALONG THE STATE I.K, Bits Molorry In Itace A Travel! Who (Kit I fresh in n I ami Kepi His iK.iigh (.'orMallio at Lands, ford. Death of a Little tilrl. Little Evey Pressley, the 4-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Hughey Press- ley of West Monroe died Saturday fter a few days illness of typhoid fe- er. About three months ago we buried another child of Mr. Press- ley's. These parents have our sym pathy In the loss of their entire fam ily of children. God has been pleas ed to take them one by one until he has taken the last one and left the parents alone. They have five little ones waiting in Heaven to welcome them home. The funeral service of this little child was held at Shiloh Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Rev. R. H. Kennlngton officiating. K. Correspondence of The Journal. Miss Emmie Richaid-on is visiting Rev. S. E. Richardson at Spmc-r. Cotton is beginning to open. Mr. W. B. .McKorie came up with the first fully developed boll on tie 22 of July. Mr. John Orr of Charlotte is spend ing his vacation here with relatives. Messrs. T. E. Carroll and J A. Niven have purchased machinery and are rushing the completion of a building to beat the ginning season. uur people are looking forward to candidates' day in Waxhaw on the th. According to J. C. L.. the of ficial tabulator of beaver hat ferae. we will have 34 speakers, and thre is enough patriotism in old Jackson to give the boys three cheers and a tiger. An exciting motorcycle race look place along the Highway Monday when three machines were entered from Charlotte to Columbia and re turn for a purse of two hundred dol lars, conditionally on the winner making the 220 mile trip inside of 48 hours. From this point to Colum bia (162 miles) two of the machines made an average of 331a miles ier hour. We got this average from the time they were'gone, and part of it was lost checking off at Columbia and making repairs en route. Every now and then a motorist conies along and innocently or other wise gives the loafers at the cross roads food for mirth. A mud be spattered one paused during tbe ralu Monday and put in a general anneal for lubricants. Harry Blackman hap pened to think that he had a Jug nearly half full with a most excellent quality of the desired dregs. "That'll do good," said the stranger and fishing out his roll he peeled off a ten wjth, "smallest I have," etc. Alas for Harry's hopes, no one had change, his property was gone beyond recall and sadly be watched the bill replaced, and tbe traveler climb aboard and speed oft down the pike breathing his thanks. And it seemed to Harry that the en gine repeated all down the road, "thunk! thunk! thunk!" A good rain, soaking the ground to a depth of 3 or 4 inches, fell Tues day, relieving the parched and suf fering crops, from a drouth which although only one of 16 days' dura tion, was the most destructive we have had this summer. Allied with torrid sun distilling beat like unto that of the tropics, the tender plants as well as the more mature corn was folding its leaves and dwindling away like the Arabs before it. But thank God, things are never as bad as they seem to blinded mortals' visions, and lifted in a day is the veil which cloud ed the farmers' hopes, and "seed time and harvest" are yet in the land. We read with the deepest Interest of the trips of the Monroe people to this section last Sunday, and we want to add that they missed anoth er historic place by a scant two miles when they turned back at Waxhaw church. Just beyond them was Lands- ford, where the rocky bed and Tur bulent waters of the Catawba held Lord Cornwallls in check three days while the brave but crippled Morgan on this side retreated to a safe junc tion with the troops of General Green. We ask pardon for copying this lengthy extract from Simms History of South Carolina, published In 180: He reached the great Catawba river just after the American gener al had crossed It in safety; but he no longer possessed the power to follow him. The swolen waters of the stream which barely suffered the passage of Morgan, rose up, foaming. a tnreatening in the face of Corn wallls. The Americans exaulted in the conviction that a miracle had been performed in their behalf liko that which saved the Hebrews from the pursuit. The British commander was not, indeed, swallowed up by the waters, but they stayed his march they baffled his pursuit and Mor gan joined his commander, bringing off In safesty the prisoners and bag gage the whole rich spoils of his valor and good conduct." Further on, "A Ftream five hun dred yards wide, foaming anion!: th rocks, and frequently overturning men and horses in its progress." Such is Landsford, and the stark and bare frame of the four-story nill building which stands as it has'stood for years could tell a wonderful sto ry could It but talk. We have climb ed the bare framing, slept on the sin gle wind swept floor and in imagina tion have seen enough cf its past to fill a book. RE1IOBOTH. Improving Roads at Kenton Hill. For years the Benton Heights road has been a cause of much comment by motorists and others. This road is extensively used, and has been in bad condition some time. The bridge near the railroad crossing is In bad condition, and the hill Is so rough that It is a great strain on both ma chine and beast to make the climb. The Benton Heights citizens ap peared before the road commission ers Monday in a body and requested that the road be worked. The road commissioners seemed to be unaware of the real conditions, and gladly promised relief. Te road force start ed to work on the road today. Special This Week Twelve cans Sunbeam Pork and Beans for $1.00 Shepherd Grocery Co., the Pure Food store.