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11 to NoellBros., Proprietors. Home First: Abroad Next. $1.00 Per Year in Advance VOL. XXIX ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA,: Wednesday Evening, February 28, 1912. No:9 WASHINGTON NEWS. Business Men Not Afraid of Democra tic Party. By C. H. Tavener. Washington, Feb. 26. The business being done by the rail loads, steel mills, manufactu rers and banks of the country at the present time is considerably in advance of that of a year ago. And business men in general are preparing for improvements and extensions. Financial ar rangements have recently been made bv several railroads for raising $90,000,000 to be used in extensions, The Erie railroad plans to expend $10,000,000 in the next ten years for complet ing the double tracking of its main line between New York and Chicago. The Atchison is rais ing $50,000,000 for new work and equipment, and other com panies are preparing to put smaller amounts into improve ments. This after a Democratic house has been at work a year, and on the eve of a Democratic presi dential victory, does not look as if business interests were stand ing still, or had any fear of a Democratic president. As a matter of fact the business men of the country know that a De mocratic administration would not harm any legitimate indus try. The leaders of the Demo cratic house have proven them selves as safe and sane business m.3nas any Republican leaders ever were. The gross earnings of the rail roads for the first week of Feb ruary were 9.81 per cent better than a year ago. For the fourth week of January the reports from forty-four roads indicate a gain over last year of 1 2.27 per cent. Reports for December shov an increase of net earnings over December, 1910, of no less than 7.83 per cent. Bank clearings last week were better than a year ago. Foreign trade in January was very large. The exports exceed ed those of any preceding Jan uary except in 1908, and the im ports were larger than for any preceding with a single excep tion. In other words, the pre-election forecast of the standpat re publicans to the end that the stagnation of business would im mediately follow the election of a Democratic House, are not be ing fulfilled. While it is true that some of the the illegal trusts which have been throt tling competition and boosting the prices of the necessaries of life are not particularly enamor ed with Democratic procedure, legitimate business understands thoroughly that it has nothing to fear from Democratic ascen dency, and welcomes it, TAFT TARIFF BOARD TO GO. The Democrats have had sug gested to them a way to kill off the infamous Taft tariff board. The plan is to pass through the House a bill for the creation of a bureau of tariff statistitions that shall be responsible to the legis lative branch of the government, instead of to the executive branch alone, and . that shall investigate and report on facts at the request of the House, which has authori ty to linitiate revenue measures. There will then be no necessity for an appropriation for the tariff hoard, permitting thai body to die with this fiscal year. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. Miss Lewis Entertains in Honor of Washington's Birthday. Last Thursday evening Miss Pearl Lewis celebrated George Washington's Birthday by enter taining quite a number of her friends. In the afternoon from 3 to 5 she had with her the married ladies. Rook was the game and ther were 16 of them who tried their skill at this popular game, Mrs. A, M, Burns winning the prize. From 8:30 to 1 1 the young people gathered 36 strong and made merry. The game at this sitting was Rook, and Miss Sue Long showed the highest score and was awarded the prize for the lady, while Mr, Jas. A. Long walked away with the gentleman's prize. Miss Lewis is one of the mos popular young ladies of the town and an invitation to participate in a reception tendered by her is never declined, for she is a hos tess of rare ability and amiability, A Fine Statement Your attention is called to , the statement in another column as made by the Peoples Bank at the close of business on the 20th. Look at those deposits. We would like to know just how much of this is, money belonging to the farmers, quite a goodly part of it, no doubt. Our farmers have money and are wise enough to de posit their surplus in the banks of the town. If you have an extra dollar which ycu do not need it will be the part of wisdom to open an ac- count, a savings account, with it, and then add to it as you get other extra dollars. You will be surpris-l ed how it will accumulate. ! Death of Mrs W. A. Winstead, Mrs. W. A. Winstead died at the home of her husband on last Monday. Mrs. Winstead had been sick for a long time, serious ly ill for several days. She leaves a husband, two sons and one daughter. The children are: Mr, Edwin Winstead, Mr. Harvey Winstead and Mrs. Ivey Stephens. Mrs. Winstead was a member of Concord Methodist Church, where her remains were laid to rest yesterday morning. She was a most loveable character, being well known for her Christian vir tues. Goss is Held. Raleigh; N. C, Feb. 22. Spe cial. Coroner Sepanc committed F, W. Goss, of Durham, to Wake county jail this evening in default of $1,000 bond as an important witness "in the investigation of the death of the three young men from Benson in the Wilson apart ments here three weeks ago, Officers found that Goss was fixing to leave for Buffalo, N. Y., to study automobiles and de manded bond for his appearance at later hearings which he was unable to give. The jury will re sume sessions next Monday. The inquest has brought out no new developments as to foul play. Death of Mrs. Ann E. Clayton. Mrs. Ann E. Clayitoji died at the home of her son Mr. Jack' Clay ton this morning. She had been in bad health for a long timef and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Clayton was 82 years of age, and leaves 3 children, Mrs. R. H. Bailey, J3, G. Clayton and Jack Clayton. The burial will take place tomorrow at the old burying grounds near Chub Lake. C0L. ROOSEVELT ANNOUNCES HIS CANDIDACY. The Former President Brief, But Speaks In No Uncertain Terms. New York, NFeb. 25 "I will accept the nomination for Presi dent if it is tendered me, and I will adhere to this decision until the convention has expressed its preference," is Col. Theodore Roosevelt's reply to the letter of seven Republican Governors asking him to stand for nomina tion. The eagerly-awaited reply was given out tonight at Colonel Roosevelt's offices here during his absence on a trip to Boston. It was unexpectedly brief, but definite. It follows: "Gentlemen: I deeply appre ciate your letter and I realize to the fullest the heavy responsibility it puts upon me, expressing as it does the carefully considered convictions of the men elected by popular vote to stand as the heads of government in their several States. "I absolutely agree with you that this matter is not one to be decided with any reference to to the personal preferences or interest of any man, but purely from the standpoint of the peo ple as a whole. I will accept the nomination for President if ic is tendered to me, and I will adhere to this decision until the conven tion has expressed its prefe rence. One of the chief princi pies forwhich I have stood -and for which I now stand and which I have always endeavored and always shall endeavor to re duce to action is the genuine rule ofthe people; and therefore I hope that so far as possible the peopie may be given the chance, through direct primaries, to ex press their preference as to who shall be the nominee of the Re publican presidential convention, "Very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt." Congress Will Make Provision for Par cels Post. Washington Dispatch, 20th. Democratic members of the: House committee on postofficesi and post roads have agreed to incorporate in the appropriation bill provisions for the establish ment of a general parcels post system. They also have agreed upon a general domestics rate of 12 cents and a maximum pack age of 1 1 pounds; This is the pre sent international parcels post rate. They would also provide for a rural parcels post, the rate to be five cents for one pound and 2 cents for each additional pound. The provisions will be incor porated in the bill to be reported; to the House some time next week but the actual wording of the provisions has not been fram edThe decisions were reported after long consideration of the subject, some Democratic mem bers advocating a system of par cels post zones in which would prevail different ratesV This was finally passed by and the inter national rate ordered recom mended for general routes and the, limited, graded rates for rur al routes. It was reported tonight that some Republican members of the committtee would approve the recommendations and that the bill would pass the House. The parcels post fight has.been on in Congress for years. " Emery shirts are sold by the leading dealers m all cities. THE GOSPEL OF GOOD ROADS. Walter Page, the gifted editor of World's Work, himself a Tar Heel by birth, preaches the gos pel of good roads forcibly in the following editorial: "In a dark corner of one of the Southern statesa county God liad forgotten an few men had discovered, the sparse population arose a yiear or two ago and said to one another: People go to places where there are good roads, i We have bad roads. Few people come here. Let's make good roads and see what will haopen'. - They went to work building good roads from Notfhere to Anywhere. County and township went into QbwivAr-kPgeibox 50 cents at Ham Private persons, put up money;' By great agitation and much service they built road after road through the woods. And the sqoffer said that nobody would ever travel them. A lonely, perfect highway through a thinly settled corner of the world:i it did look foolish to incur a debt for that. But presently people 6arne--in motor cars; then more pame. Somebody discov ered tat the land along the highways was good land. It had been taken for granted that be cause it was not filled it was of little value. Now. its price has doubtied in places, quadrupled; prosperous farms already bloom where there was only waste be fore. , ."NojUftbis all. The people of the lonely and formerly un- visited region themselves had stayed at home for lack of roads that tempted them to- travel. But, as soon as they had roads they began to go about. The more prosperous of them bought motor cars to fit the roads. They now go to the adjacent States, to the mountains to the sea wherever they will with their touring cars. They are becoming a traveled folk." Mr. Pasre was referring to Moore county, North Carolina , once one of the poorest counties in the state, and now rapidly be coming one of the most ac- tiye, most prosperous, one of the wealthiest. That which has been wrought in Moore by a few progressive spirits can be effected in all other counties of North Carolina, and other Southern states. The fact stands out clearly, that no agency is more power ful in developing a people along all the lines worth while than the good road. It is potent as an aid to education; it is and able con tributbr to the cause of Religion; it is a sworn enemy to pover ty, and is withal, the advance agent of thrift, prosperity and better living. In a strong appeal sent out by the statevgeologist we find this paragraph which is worth read ing carefully, and which should be remembered when the matter of selecting legislators comes up: "We want Our coming legisla ture to be a band of good roads enthuiasts. and to be men of such calibre as will consider the broader issues now. confronting our State, and will forgej the many petty local affairs which w,ere left to local authorities," Charlotte News, , LOST On Tuesday Feb. ,20th between Farmers Warehouse and J. R. Hamlin's a nickel plated open face,' screw back and , bevel, stem wind and stem set : watch Jflgersoll Trenton orks, vwlth leather Job attached. Finder please -notify T. Barnwell Prospect Hill, N. ft, route !, Best Stomachs in the World. People who depend upon Mt O-NA to keep them free from stomach misery always haVe clean stomachs free from fermentation. . MI ON A stomach tablets will drive but gas, sourness and stomach distress in five minutes. Hambrick & Austin guarantees them. , , They will absolutely put an end to indigestion and make the stomach sturdy and strong if used as directed. ' For all stomaclr ailments and for nervousness, loss of - appetite, nightmare, dizziness, overeating, drinking, and for all disease caus ed by upset stomach, MI-O-NA is guaranteed. brick & "Austin everywhere. and . druggists Will Be At Roxboro Tuesday March 5th. Dr. N.,Rosenstein, of Durham, will be at Roxboro Tuesday March the 5th at the Jones hotel, to examine Eyes and fitting glas ses. Dr. Rosenstein has installed in Durham one of the finest lens grinding machines made, and all the work from the examination to grinding of the lenses must come under his personal supervision, so you are not taking any chances in getting your glasses from Dr. Rosenstein, he guaran tees all his work, and his charges are very moderate to all, glasses fitted from $2.00 up including ex amination, i 'loved to Flew Store. WHITTED'S DRUG STORE ) is in new Post Office Building now ready for business. Whitteds Roxboro, N. C. lal"4a E 30E New Our stock of Dew spring silks are here and ready for your inspection. Bordered silks are great this season. We have a beautiful range of styles at $1 00 to $2 00 a yard and it don't take many yards to make a dress. Striped patterns are also unusually strong and desirable. You'll not, find a prettier line of these than we are showing. Besides these you Will find a splendid assortment of staple plain shades of Su rahs, Messalines, Taffeta's etc. All are reasonably priced and we shall be pleased to show them to you, jjj V-.-: ;' " ' r r -i f ' Loch Lily flour has all the pro- . perties in the grain of wheat, as -j nature intended, making a creamy -white flour and absolutely piircv Corn meal from air dried Person County corn. . . , . . . . , , PulliamsHew Groeery Store. NNice assortment, ot Toilet Sets will be sold at cost $3.48 to $3.69, 10 peices to the set, 1 Also Anything 5 in table Ware, such as Pre ; serve Dishes, Steak Dishes, Molasses Cans, Cake Stands, Cups and Saucers, Bowles and Pitchers, Hall Lamps. Red and white Globes. All will be sold at reduced .prices. I will save you money. G. W. PULLIAM, 'Groeery Store, on Jail Street. Drug Store, lor IPX 1- J 1 : it' 'if UK-. !' i -it 1. if. 4 - r ui '1 -
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