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Vol. XVII. ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA,- Wednesday Evening, February 28, 1900. No. 9.. :. FIRST GUN OF THE CAMPAIGN. Person County Democratic Con vention Meets. CUNINQHAM FOR GOVERNOR. An Enthusiastic Meeting Strong Speeches Made by Cuningham and Kitchin. The Democrats of Person county met in convention here last Monday, pursuant to the call of Chairman W. E. Webb. Quite a good crowd of enthusiastic Democrats were present from all over the county. Chairman Webb called the conven tion to order, and requested G. G. Moore to take the chair, and Jno. A. Koell to act as Secretary. On motion of Mr. Lunsford, the temporary organization was made permanent. Mr. Moore stated the object of the meeting to be the electing of delegates to the State Convention, which meets in Raleigh, on April 11th, 1900. After calling the roll of delegates, N. Lunsford mjved that the chair man appoint a committee, consisting of one delegate from each township to name the delegates to the State Convention Motion wa3 adopted, after conference the committee re ported the following list of delegates and alternates . Delegates: A. J. Hester, N. Lunsfcrd, J. A. Long, J. T. Cates, D. W. Bradsher, R. I. Featherstone, W. T. Bradsher, G G. Moore, J. W. Koell, Thos. H. Street, j. L. Brooks. Alternates: J. M. Bray, E. J. Tucker, A. R. Foushee, W. H. Long, Geo. Bowen, R. H. Dowdy, E. J. Robertson, T. J. Stephens, J. T Yancav, J. J. Dixon, R. B. Holman. While the- Committee was out selecting the delegates, Congressman Kitchin was called for and cyme forward, amid lOud cheers, and made a strong and eloquent speech on the Amendment, urging every Democrat to do his duty this year . The Committee on resolution made the following report: Resolved, By the Democrats of Person county, in convention assem bkd on this, February 26th, 1900: 1st; That we thoroughly endorse and pledge our hearty support to the proposed amendment to the Consti tution of North -Carolina, submitted by the General Assembly of the State, at its last regular session, an t we cordially invite the full co-operation of every white voter in the State to secure its ratification by popular vote at the coming August election. 2nd; That this convention endorses and does -so hereby declare to tne, State at large, the candidacy of her gifted son, Col. Jno. S. Cuningham, for the office of Governor, feeling that iii character and integreity he is spotless; in statesmanship and executive ability, excelled by no man in the, confines of the Old North State, and rich in eyery principle of Democracy, believing him to be the idel and logical candidate for this high and dignified office. Educated in the best schools of the State, he has pursued his studies closely and is familiar with the classics and best literature. For many years ha has addressed the people all over North Carolina and other States on politi cal, economic literary and agricul tural topics. Actions speak lounder than words, and he has contributed to the upbuilding; of I his ;teaf largely as any man in her border. He is jand has ever been an ardent supporteiof her public schools 3 and higher institutions of learning The in r!n s trial and aricnitnral intfirfiafcl of the State have been closeiy lo ked I after by his ever watphf u 1 eye. An i active worker in the ounday School and a close student of the Bible, he is well informed on all ' lines of thought. 3rd; That we heartily approve and endorse the course of Hon. W. W. Kitchin in Congress, and we earnestly recommend to the Fifth District his renomination. His career in Con gress has proved that he is a wise statesman, an able debator, a bril liant speaker, and a thorough, con scientious, hardworking representa tive, with most of the gifts and few of the follies of greatness. ' " ! 4th; That we entirely approve and endorse the last Democratic plat forms both State and National, feel ing they declare for a political policy that is in keeping with th best in terest of. the State and Nation. ' Adopted. J. A. Long, Chairman. The resolutions were unauimously adopted by a rising vote amid much cheering. - .After which Col. Jno. S. Cuning ham was enthusiastically called for. The Col. came foward, and in his pleasant manners made a splendid speech. He thanked the people of Person county for the high compli ment they had bestowed on him, in endorsing him for Governor of this grand old State. This closed one of the most har monious and enthusiastic conven tions ever held in the county. It showed conclusively that the Dernq cratic party proposed . to show a united front to the enemy this year. Immediately after the adjournment of the convention, the County Exe cutive Committee met and unani monslv. re elected Mr. W. E. Webb 1 county chairman. Mr. Webb' will at once proceed to organize the county, and get everything in working shape. No Right to Ugliness. The woman who is loyely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who must be attraci tive must keep good health. If she is weak, sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. It' she has constipation or kidney trpub.e, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a wretched complexion. Electric bit ters is the best medicine in the world to regulate stomach, liver and kid neys and to purify the blood. It gives strong nerves, bright eyes smooth, velvet skin, rich complexion It will make a good-looking, charm ing, charming woman ot a run down invalid. Only 50 cents at J. D. Morris Drugstore. ' ' 2 Men of Memories. Wonderful feats preformed by a number of historical .characters: Parsons, the Greek scholar, could re pest Milton's "Paradies Lost," back wards. A school teacher of London whose name was Dawson, possessed a remarkable memory. He could repeat the book of Job and the Psalms; on a wager or 200 pounds he repeted without aid of the book, Spencer's "Fair Queer, a poem of nearlp 40,000 stanzas of . nine lines each. Exchange. Love is like apple pie; the made kind is the best. - The home other kind always has a lot of seeds and pieces of the core in it. It's up to jou ! Every advantage of cleanliness, comfort and satisfao iton at my barber shop. Will yon enjoy it? - You know where 1 1 am in the old Bank building, next to Hotel Reade, . You know the work I Mo the best;' and accommodations and satisfaction second to none -al ways the best. S. E Wooding ; Babies cry for "Lax-Analdyne? Large bottle 25c at Morns Drugstore ,-JOHN S. CUNINGHAM. A Tribute to an Aspirant - for the i Governorship by a Former School Mate, v - . (Charlotte Observer.) To the Editor : . John S. Cuningham, of Person county, has aspirations to be Gover nor of North Carolina. Sis aspira tions are' intenpified of course when he knows that he has many friends wboYwould delight to see him in the place. v I went to school with him at the barracks near Hillsboro. 'the boy thri gave promise to be what the man now is. Modestly, q iietly, be pursues the even tenor of his way. Kn wn and read of all as an upright man; one in whom f here is no guile. He has been a success, not as a poli tician but as a man. He has been true to the interests of his State. There are many reasons -why he should be the Governor. Iu the first place, he is one whom the people may trust implicitly. Ha is one of them. Out of his soil he makes his bread. The farmer is the mainstay. He feeds us all. His in terest demands that in the executive chair there sits a man who will thoroughly understand the needs of the people the working class. Our choice for Governor is that kind. Born and reared on a farm, and now the owner of a reat plantation, the management of which has his per sonal supervision, he is a farmer right, and knows the needs of the soil. Of course he is also intelligent and well educafed with no wheels in his head. He has been trained in the best schools. To this training he has added practice. A complete mat, he is capable of filling, to the topnotch the office which hundreds o? his friends would like to see him reach. .' What he has done in life has been done well. And, "Believe me, the talent of success is nothing more than doing what you can do well." To place a man in office who has been a failure inbusinessor profes sional life is dangerous. John Cun mgham has not failed. He is a righteous man. People rejoice when such rule. The writer has : nothing to do but to write; in fact he can do nothing else. And nothing gives him more pleasure than to be able lo write pleasantly of others. I don't propose to say that there is no other good man but John Cuningham is one. His days which have brought him to the prime of a noble man- hood have been well spent and I de 4k liffht to say sucn things ot our friends before they are dead. fOh what a glory .doth this world put on For him who, with a fervent heart goes forth Under the bright and -glorious sky, and looks V 1 , On duties well performed, and days well spent, ; : . Giye' us such men for office ay these- lines describe pure men. -And the mountains-wi1! break forth into singing and the trees of the field will clap their hands. ' ; . TROJAN. Jonesboro, Feb. 5. All parties owing me? will kindly oblige me by coming forward and paying their accounts at once, ' as. 1 need the money to" pay my ;debts; My-b6ok? may be fotinuin the store ot 7; H ; G. Clay ton in care ; either Stephen G. WUkerBon or myself, ir.: C 4 J Ifc Foushee. ill Mrtr-ann And we. ask that you read it care fully, then visit our store and sfee whether we can or will substan tiate what we say..; v V We have made a cut of 10 to 33 1-3 per cent on clothing. VYe want room and must make it for spring stock. So if you want a suit at a very low price don't , delay. Calico 4 1-2, 5 and 5 l-2c. per yard; 36 inch " Sea Island percales 11 l-2c. yard. Hamberg Edging from 3 to 12 l-2c. Torchon. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,9 and 10cv the yard. Mens shirts from 22 to 93c. Towels 9, 15, 18, 20, 25, 30 and 40c. pr. We haye nice line of mens : and ladies shoes 98c o $2; mens shoes 98c to $3.50; ; These are honest values and must be seen to be appreciated. : : GEN. ORONJE SURRENDERS. But Realizes That Roberts Has Much Hard Fighting Ahead. London. Feb; 27. "Majdba Avenged," "Uronje s Surrenders Great British Victory." These are expressions being shouted all over London today, yet there are few out ward signs of the natural joy that Lord Roberts' dispatch has really caused. The capitulation of Gener al Gronje had. been looked upon as almost a certainty for, a week past, and now that it has come enthusiasm finds itself discounted by anticipa tion. The magnitude of the cuccess of Little Bob" is almost overlooked iu the fact that it synchronized with the anniversary of Maiuba Hill and wiped cut a dishonor of 19 years standing. There was much more on t ward display of rejoicing in the provinces tnan in London. The Glasgow and Liverpool stock exchanges were greatly excited. The members sang "God Save the Queen " repeatedly and cheered for Little Bobs;" Flags were liberally d isplayed a a the muni- cipaland public beildings in all the large town's. Died near JDam den; Tenn" ou the night of the,l9th of Feb. 1900, Mr. Edwin G. S. Whitfield, measles was tht desease that caused his death he was twin Brother to J. H. Whitfield of Roseville.'also brother to George W. Whitfield of Winstead, he leaves a wife, several children and one gran child in Tenn and a host of relatives in N. O. he told his family a short while before he died, they, need not fear for him, all was well with him there wa j nothin g bet ween him :and his God. A friend; Died near Prospect Hill, Feb. 19th 1900 iMrsSalhe Burch wife of Lewis Bnrch, she leaves him and five little children to mourn her death her desease was Pneumonia? A friend. We take old machines in part pay ment for the celebrated New Home Sewing machines. We rent sewing machines. We sell the .New Ideal at $17.90 at ; Morris' Corner Drug Store, . . " -. a i Switzerland make a monopoly of the whhkey business, and up to date she ha3 $11,000,000 ;,0n the right side of the ledger, with very little drunkennesa, - - , ' I -If lt-il'l'l I A K. Y - OBITUARY. William L. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs.- Warren O. Brooks, ' of f Be.thel Hill, passed away J anuary 1, 1900. - , He was taken by the - angels - of 4God, from earth to heaven where he was crowned with a heavenly crown, and numbered with .the saints of God, our Father. . - r M p . William was a young man i about 22 years of age, with a good," moral, character; h was loved and respected by all who knew him. He' was l a member of Bethel Hilly Baptist church. ' He made his home wilh his parents at Bethel Hill, bu t was awayfrom home when God called for him to go--. ',-1 ;. " His was killed by falling about twp hundred and fifty eet down a;, shaft of a copper mine. ' - V-' 1 , - How sad it was to his dearWother and father, sisters and brothers ; who were left to mourn his death, when the news came to them saying that the one who was so dearto them all, was dead ! ' ' .' His Cousin, V W. E. Walker. : Hurdle ---Mills. ' T The farmers cf this vicinity are iat( a loss as to what to do. The giound is not in fix to burn plant beds; so they are getting a few days rest. - ; . A. H. liimmer, of Hillsboro has been yisitingrelatiyes in ths locality the past few days. : . Our boys are speaking cf getting up a debating society. ..If they try we think they will be successful. Hurdlemillites never make a failure - when they try. We are glad to say. that Nick Walsh, has about gotten well from his painful accident of a broken arm. l: ' ' , X ?l -v .Work has been hushed oh the hew. academy building, on account of the pan weatner, out tne weatner is get ting better, so work, ' will soon ; be started again, and -the . building finished. v ' - Miss Ella Walsh has been on tho sick list the last weeif, but we are glad, to say; that.1 she is much , im proved. , :. v" . - A. P. D. ' 1 "...!. . -t' :. .r , It was said of one that as he pray ed he spoke as if God was near, and talked with him so really and": con fidingly that those who were- beside him found themselves almost looking around to see where God was. Tay-, "' ' --v '--'. ' , -:Noah probably never appreciated the flood . much because be kneT; there weren't any .magazines that hz could write a lot of articles about it for. -New York Press. : :
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