OXFORD FUBLIC LEDGER, FRID Y, NOVEMBER 23, 1908.
THE OXFORD PUBLIC LEDGER.
BY JOHN T. BRITT.
ONE YEAR $1 OO
SIX MONTHS 50
Kntereil through Oxford. X. ('., Post Office
as mail matter of the second class, in accord
ance with the Act of Congress. March :?, 1879.
The number of Confederate veterans
present at the North Carolina Home is
now 100.
The Washington Post says: "A. ne
lraska Democrat gets a wife as the re
sult of an election bet."
There is in the United States more
than three billion dollars in cash.
Don't try to get more than your share.
Determined efforts are being made
to induce the Legislature to enact a
proper vagrant law, it being said that
the present one is full of loopholes.
Arrangements are being made to
have a general celebration of the one
hundredth birthday of Gen. II. E. Lee
on the 22nd of next January.
TheXorth CarolinaChildren's Home
Society has so jar handled 178 children
and hns found homes for all of these
except live, who will soon be sent else
where to homes.
An inquiry pushed by President has
disclosed stealage of 81,000,000 of
funds sent to San Francisco from va
rious States for the benefit of the earth
quake sufferers.
Plans for the 846,800 replica of the
Washington monument to be erected
by the government on the Jamestown
Exposition grounds have been approv
ed and the contract awarded.
Cuba is also complaining of a scar
city of labor, and wants to induce im
migration. The next sugar crop will
be very large, and the present labor
supply is insufficient to handle it.
More than 11,000,000 has now
Teen given to the relief of San Fran
cisco, together with 2,000 carloads of
ibod, clothing, and other supplies. One
of the finest illustrations of practical
Christianitv in all history.
The number of insane now in the
Central Hospital at Haleigh is 463, of
whom (53 are in the new wing of the
woman's department. There are places
for Hi) more in this wing, but the ap
plications on file far more than equal
this number.
The Washington administration is
jiow going to get busy in beginning
prosecutions for violations of the eight
hour law. Lawyer (J. J. Carlton, of
Jioston, is a special appointee of At
torney General Moody to take charge
of cases, of which there are about 300
in siirht.
gen-
Mr. W. A. Garrett, the new
eral manager and first vice president
of the Seaboard Air Line, has notified
the heads of all departments that he
will make no changes, but that he will
count upon every man for a hearty
support and co-operation necessary to
make the Seaboard a great system.
A Georgia man was caught in Xew
"York several days ago after having
executed a scheme to get money. He
bad on deposit one bale of cotton in a
"Georgia warehouse, and he raised the
number on his receipt to 201 bales, so
that for one bale he got more than
69,000 cash on the deposit slip. But
lie let himself get caught.
Up Against a Cold Proposition.
We regret to have in a measure to
criticize the acts of one of Granville
county's officials, especially after we
used what little influence we had in his
selection for the position, which he oc
cupies, as her officials as a whole
are most trustworthy public ser
vants, but our duty to the people dc
mauds that we make this criticism
The new Board of County Commission
ers will be called upon to solve a knot
ty question whether to moveithe Coun
ty Home to Oxford in order that Sup
erintendent Walters may devote his
time to the duties of his office, or dis
pense with his assistant, which is a
needless expense on the taxpayers.
Mr. Walters is no doubt competent for
the duties of his office, but it seems
that there is a great magnet that draws
him to town almost every day. We
do not blame Mr. Walters for liking
Oxford as it is a grand old town, and
if he , intends to make it headquarters
it would be well to have phone connec
tion with the Home in order to keep
posted on what is going on there dur-j
ing the day.
We should think now he can natur
ally take it easy as the burdens and re
sponsibilities of the campaign are over,
and the only special thing that claims
his attention is attending the meetings
of the Board of Commissioners.
It seems to us that the man who
does the work at the County Home
ought to get the credit therefor. . It is
a needless expense upon the county to
employ two men to do the work of su
perintending that institution, one of
whom does the work and the other of
whom spends so much of his time in
town.
Call For Thanksgiving.
Governor Glenn issued his procla
mation designating Thursday, Novem
ber 29, as Thanksgiving day, when the
people are called upon to give thanks
for past mercies and request future
guidance. In the course of the proc
lamation the governor declared that
while excessive rains have damaged
crops and twice during the year the
public peace has been marred by acts
of lawlessness, yet our manifold bless
ings have so far surpassed temporary
ills that they call to us for thanksgiv
ings and prayer." He declares thaf
the percentage of increase in the state
along agricultural, industrial, educa
tional and moral lines has far exceed
ed his fondest hopes. He declares also
that educational progress in the state
is a source of congratulation as longer
terms, more efficient teachers, better
school houses and equipment mark a
new progressive period in the school
life of the state, while the growing tem
perance and religious spirit denote a
moral condition never before witnessed.
Roosevelt And The Negro.
In our opinion it would be best for
the negroes of the country to let Mr.
Koosevelt alone about that order com
manding the dismissal from the army
of a battalion of negro troops because
of the outrageous conduct of some of
its members at Brownsville, Texas.
President Roosevelt is just about the
best friend the negroes have in the re
publican party. He has stood by them
at all times when he thought their
rights were being invaded. His atti
tude toward the negro has been the
most unpopular phase of his character
with the southern white people since
he has been president saysWil Messen
ger. They have felt that time and
again he has taken their part against
the white people when justice was on
the side of the latter, and now when he,
after full investigation of the case,
comes to the conclusion that it is his
duty to disband the three companies of
negro troops because of great insubor
dination on their part the country may
rest assured that he knows he has
good reason for his action, and if the
negroes of the country know where
their best interests lie they will acqui-
J. i. Hoi low ay, a fireman on the esce in such action and make no pro-
Louisville iV. Xashville road, has j test against it. They ought to know
proved himself quite a hero. As his j the president well enough to under
train rounded a curve near Sebree, stand that they cannot change his views
Ky., a three year old child was no- or make him take back the order he
tivl playing on the track with her j has issued. Those negro agitators
doll. The engineer quickly reversed j who have decided to appeal to congress
his engine, and the fireman crawled j in behalf of the dismissed troops if they
out upon the cowcatcher, and holding j cannot induce the president to counter-
on with one hand, scooped up the child mand the order will find themselves
"with the other. The child was unhurt.
Death of Dr. C. L. Clay.
Dr. C. L. Clay was born Sept
24th, 1848, near Oxford, X. C. Died
at Moody, Texas, Sept. 24th, 1900
He was educated at Wake Forest Col
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lege, near tiaieign. xie graduated in
medicine at the Kentucky School of
Medicine, Louisville Ky. He came
to Texas in the fall of 1871, locating
in Gatesville where he practiced medi
cine. He was married to MissXannie
Peebles, February 4, 1874. In the
summer of 1875 he moved to Old
Berry where he lived until Moody was
founded,then he moved there and lived
until his death, having been a citizen
of this locality 31 years practicing his
profession all this time as one of the
leading physicians ot the county. Sur
ving him are his wife and four sons.
Two of his sons live in Moody, one in
Quanah and one in Tvler. He was
converted and joined the Baptist church
when 17 vears old, and ever afterward
lived a devout ami consistent christian
life.
Such are the simple annals, briefly
given, of a good man, who quietly and
unassumingly did a man's work in the
world, earnestly, faithfully and well;
who raised himself to higher honor in
lis every sphere of activity, whether
in the practice of medicine, in business
life, benevolence or religion.
He was active in upbuilding of
church, school and society.
Moody has never had a more con
stant and valued friend along these
lines. Many are the achievements of
Moody and community that stand as
monuments to his usefulness as a cit
izen. He was guarded in word and deed
and in his wisdom was founded his
success. His counsel was sought by
young and old, and his advice always
proved to be wise.
He was a friend to the worthy, and
many are those whom he has helped
to get started oft in life, in education,
business and profession.
Unselfish and noble acts are the
most radiant epochs in the biography
of souls, and with Dr. Clay they lie in
memory's page like the corol islands,
green and sunny amidst the melancho
ly waste of ocean.
The influence of such a life as lived
by Dr. Clay will never cease but will
extend in a continually widening,
though perhaps unseen, circle, until
multitudes are blessed by it.
What a memoriable epoch in the
history of a home is that which death
finds his first entrance within its sa
cred enclosure, and with ruthless hand
breaks the first link of a golden chain
that creates its identity!
Human fjnds may go hand in
rivfr ihsT rolls ' lietwen r.hls n.nrl t.hJvr
unseen and. . Thev may do much to,
soothe and sustain each other as the
last Hour draws near but there is ai
point beyond which human help can
not go. Every one of us must advance
to meet the great and final foe with no
human hand upon which to lean. We
must turn away our faces from our
earthly friends, and pass in under the
deep shadow of eternity without their
company.
But all who accept the great truths
of Christianity and have made the
good and faithful fight that Dr. Clav
has made, know there is One who
walks with them into the valley of the
shadow, whose rod and whose staff
shall comfort them. A FRIEXD.
In Moody, Texas, News.
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Because Vinol is a real Cod Liver Preparation and does not
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a secret formula.
Because Vinol contains all the medicinal elements the
soothing, healing, strengthening and flesh creative properties
of Cod Liver Oil but without oil or grease.
Because everything in Vinol, except the tonic iron and a
fine old wine, is actually extracted from fresh cods' livers
and their oil.
Because Vinol is deliciously palatable and agreeable under
all conditions. Everybody likes it.
Because Vinol tones up the system, strengthens every organ,
nerve, muscle and fibre of the whole body and thus overcomes
weakness by thoroughly eradicating the cause of disease.
That's Why Vinol is altogether different and better than any
other remedy for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, and all Throat,
Lung and Wasting Diseases.
That's Why Vinol Restores Health and Strength to
Delicate Children, Feeble Old People, Weak and Sickly
Persons, Nursing Mothers, and Convalescents.
WE RETURN MONEY IF IT FAILS TO GIVE SATISFACTION
R. L HAMILTON, Druggist. i
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iEYNOLDS' SUN CURED TOBACCO
The Xorth Carolina h ranch of the
wuthem cotton growers association is
is in a had way financially. It has
made no effort to collect dues and is
.far behind in paying the men who la
bor to perfect the organization. All
other states are in good shape. This is
one of the difficulties in organizing far
mers. The cotlon association is worth
millions to the south, and ought to be
heartily supported by every cotton
grower.
Had a Close Call.
"A dangerous surgical operation, involv
ing the removal of a malignant cancer, as
large as my hand from my daughter's hip,
was prevented by the application of Buck
len's Arnica Salve," says A. C. Stickel, of
Miletus, VV.Va "Persistent use of the salve
completely cured it." Cures cuts, burns
and injuries. 25cts at Hamilton's drug
store.
Twice Bitten.
The old master knew all about
"cribbing" as a schoolboy and had not
forgotten the little tricks and dodges.
One day during an examination the
keen eyed teacher observed one of his
pupils take out his watch every minute
or two. Ihe pedagogue grew suspici
ous. Finally he strode slowly down
the aisle and stopped in front of W il
lie's desk. "Let me see your watch,"
he commanded.
"Yes, sir," was the meek reply.
Ihe teacher opened the front
of the case. He looked somewhat
sheepish when he read the single word,
"I ooled. But he was a shrewd man
He was not to be thrown off the scent
so easily. He opened the back of the
case. Then he was satisfied. There
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Chewers becoming- tired of heavily
sweetened sun cured tobaccos caused
REYNOLDS' SUN CURED to quickT
ly win from the old brands of much
longer standing the place as favorite with
sun cured chewers, because it contains
iust enough proper sweetening and fla
voring to preserve the quality of the leaf
and enhance its goodness, causing a large
increase in the demand for sun cured
tobaccos.
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is not only pure sun cured, but it is made
from choice selections of the genuine sun
cured leaf grown where the best sun
cured tobacco grows. It is like that you
formerly got, costing from 60c. to $1.00
per pound, and is sold at 50c. per pound
in 5c. cuts; strictly 10c. plugs, and is the
best value in sun cured tobacco that can
be produced for chewers.
R. J.
REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO.
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Catarrh Cannot be Cured
with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the -eat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease and in order to enre it
yon must take internal remedies. Hall's "atajrh
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and their backers without the moral
and political support of the President
if they persist in their course.
Good for everything a salve is used for
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standby in thousands of families. Get De
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vVe are mashing down high urices vet.
We have the largest stock of pawn brokers
clothtng and shoes in Oxford ?nd the small
est prices, clothing at half value.
We call special attention to our $3 and
$3.50 shoes. Big values in hats.caps," pants
cloth, dom sties calicoes, flannetts and no
tions, GROCERIES.
In fpet almost everything. Two of the Larg
est Stores in Oxford full to overflowing.
Come now and get the bargains before they
are picked over: J. D. BROOKS.
Sept. 8.
Frank Earle Parnam,
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