|||)e JlmitbfMf* SMITHFIELD, N. C, FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1910 Number 21 VOL. 29 EDUCATION SMITHFIELD UNITED AND ONWARD PROGRESS HANNIBAL GODWIN DEFEATED. State Senator O. L. Clark, of Bla den County Was Nominated Last Night by the Sixth District Democracy. Godwin Forces Ig rore Convention Work. No Hope For Godwin After First Ballot. A Stormy Convention. According to reports in this morn ing's News and Observer the Sixth District Congressional Conventior held at Wrightsville yesterday was a stormy one. Some of the Godwin supporters re fused to recognize the organization of the Convention and took no part in the proceedings. . The first ballot was taken at 9: lS last nlgfct and resulted as follows: Godwin 110.29; McClammy 42.80; Cook 41.37; Clark 34.51; McKinnon 16.90; Brown .10. Necessary to pomlnate 126. ' Second ballot?Godwin 69, McClam my 42, McKinnon 62, Clark 34, Cook 41, not counting fractions. On tho forty-fourth ballot taken this morning at 1:20 O. L. Clark, of Bladen, was nominated getting 16S votes. .a. * Jt is thought that the Godwin for ces will ignore the action of the con vention. as they held a meeting im mediately after the convention ad Journed, but decided to adjourn til' this morning at 9:30. O. L. Clark was State Senator ir 1^ st General Assembly and is i farmer and merchant. The Tax of Bad Roads. One o.? the heaviest taxes farmers J>ay Jn m.'lny sections is the tax im posed by b<- ^ roads in the loss o time, the wea4" and tear ot vehicles and the braking down of Worses. Add to this the U ,ss in value 01 real estate bordering ?on bad roads as shown by the immedl*i e ribt '' value of real estate when road: are made in any district. v> The Atlanta Constitution cites "fts? of a farmer in Georgia who re fused to contribute a strip of his 'arm for a good road because he did not believe in good roads on prin ciple. But the road was made all the same, and that farmer was offered ten dollars an acre more for his 300 acres than he had asked before the road was built. Queer sort of prin ciples, his. ? Whenever a good road is built there is usually no more kicking but people off the road soon want one in their neighborhood, so that one well built road is the means for getting more, as has been the case In Meck lenburg county, N. C., where good roads are the rule rather than the exepption, and the people are mak ing more of them all the time. There is no better investment a farmer can make than a liberal tax for ft first-class road.?Salisbury Post. For Register of Deeds. To The Editor: I heartily endorse all that has been said in the columns of your esteem ed paper in behalf of Alonzo Barber for Register of Deeds. He is a good neighbor and a good man in every respect. He is a leader in everything that pertains to progress and to the upbuilding of his community hav ing been instrumental in building up one of the best rural schools of the county, in his district, while physi cally he is a cripple from the effects of rheumatism, yet mentally and mor ally he is strong and well qualified to fill the office of Register of Deeds with credit to himself and to the county, and while we far mers don't write much, nor make many speeches, when it comes to voting we do our part. So my fellow Democrats let'a meet In Smithfleld on August 3rd and nominate this worthy tnan and good farmer to the office of Register of iVeds and we will roll up one of those old time majori ties for Democracy In old Johnston next November. URIAH WOOD ALL. Elevation Township. HAPPENINGS AT CLAYTON. I Clayton, July 21.?Mr. Eli S. Tur- i llngton, Democratic candidate tor sheriff, was In the city Wednesday. | Rev. George B. Starling and fam ily left Monday for Fremont to visit relatives. I Col. Ashley Home returned Tues- | day night from Richmond, Va., where , he has been on business for several days. Mr. Dock Jones, of the Bethesda section, was in town Tuesday on bu-j slness. Mr. W. F. Grimes, Democratic can didate for sheriff, was in town shak ing hands with friends Saturday. Messrs Howard Gulley and Hugh1 Page attended a picnic at Bethel iu1 Wake county last Saturday. Misses Erma and Kittle Gulley were in the city shopping Tuesday afternoon. I Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Spruill left Monday afternoon for Jamesville, N.I 1 C.. to attend the funeral of Mr.j Spruill's mother. Mr. S. V. Smith, of the Bethesda . section, was in town shopping Wed-; nesday morning. Mr. John I. Barnes is putting down , a new engine for Mr. J. W. Barnes at Archer, this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wall, of Savan nah, Ga., passed through here Satur ? day enroute to Archer, where Mr. .{wall's mother is seriously ill. I Mr. Conroy Harrison had the mis-j fortune to get his leg badly hurt by being kicked by a horse last ' week. Mrs. John I. Barnes left Sunday for t Archer to attend her mother, Mrs. l J. R. Wall, who is seriously ill. Mr. Matthew R. Wall, of Selma j passed through here Sunday after ! noon enroute to Archer. Mr. J. M. Baucom, of Wake Coun ' ty, was in the city Tuesday on bu ' j siness. " The brick layers are at work on C the Catholic church here which we i i are informed will be a very ? hand some building. ' Prof, and Mrs. Oscar Creech, of, J Castalia, are guests at the Dorrni '? tory this week. a ;! The Buttermilk Habit. I Have you noticed how the butter l "lilk signs have multiplied on cafe v drug store windows in recent 1 ' Almost before the country |mo " -e aware of it buttermilk has bet?v ,^o pubjjc faV0r as a has sprun# * e lg nQt a healthler (beverage. it de. drink. Not so *9* Med. Now j spised as wag th& ered ag the j its value is beln? AWtfVfc discov j value of the cotton se&J1 #*>> tak I ered. The buttermilk h&liit ?! . ing a fast hold not only in vfcn Writ!*, t but in the big cities of the Norck. TW Philadelphia Press calls its develop [ ment an astonishing phenomenon In our natural life, and submits in evi- ! dence that throngs of men, women , and elma Methodists to Have Bishop I Kilgo With Them in Dedicatory Exercises. Selma, July 21.?The handsome new Methodist church at Seluia will t be dedicated with appropriate ser vices on Sunday, July 31, 1910, at', 11 o'clock, a. m. by Bishop John C. Kilgo. Short talks will be made by,^ Hon. John F. Bruton, ot Wilson, N. C.. Rev. L. S. Massey, Editor ot the j Raleigh Christian Advoacte, of Ral eigh, and others. The public is 1 cordially invited to attend. THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTEND ING THE CONVENTION, To the Democrats of Johnston County: ! For some little titae there has! been rumors circulated to the effect that if certain men were nominated for certain offices, that Democrats here and yonder would not support the nominees at the polls. In oth er words, that there might be some scratching of the Democratic ticket next fall. I have not heard any Democrat say they would vote the Republican ticket if certain men were nominated, but they only sta ted that they would not vote for certain candidates on the Democrat ic ticket, should they be nominated. Submission to the will of the ma- , jority is Democracy. If we have our likes and dislikes, we should give vent to those feelings In our every day conversation, or through the press, and then we. should at tend the Convention and try to car- [ ry out our plans?to have nominated the man of our choice?,to vote for the principles which we believe are truly Democratic, and for the best interest of our County. Should we fail to win out, however, then we should abide by the wishes of the majority, put our shoulders to the wheel, and help to carry the ticket nominated by the majority of the Democrats in convention assembled. Our Democratic County Conven tion meets Wednesday, August 3rd. Kvery Democrat in the County who has at least the interest of Democra cy. the best interests of his Coun fy. and the interest of his friends, the candidates, should be present on that day, do his work manfully, and then abide by the results of the Con vention. If a certain thing is not Democratic, if there is anything wrong with certain avowed candi dates, there are enough Democrats in the County to right that wrong, and defeat those candidates, if they would attend the Convention, and take part in the proceedings. I am writing this to suggest, to ^ every Democrat in the Coun .' matter what his past feelings' _ and every other good have be^p, . , , , ? terested in the ad mai who is ?>.. , , . , .. ? Interest of the vancfc'taent of ?? . .. , _ the 3rd of County, to comt? CUt ticket August aui help nominal i? . ,,j and prepare a platform, that mtan a big Democratic victory iiextj fall. There are many things of im portance to come before the Cotiv^B-* tion, and if we have a large Con''j ventlon, we will be sure to put good f candidates on the ticket, adopt a , strong, aggressive Democratic plat-', form, and get enthusiasm for thelj pending campaign. I>et every Deia* ( ocrat come and take part in the Con- ( ventlon. Don't stay at home and , then "cuss out" the party for failing ? to adopt some Idea that you may ( have in mind, or nominate some can- , aldate who might be your personal j choice; but come out, make yourself , a part of the Convention, and endea- , vor to Impress yofcr Ideas upon the , other Democrats, and your choice for , office upon the Convrttion. If you ] do this, you would be satisfied and ) your friends should be. ] P. H. BRO?>*S | July 20th, 1910. , I Quiet Preferred. I f He-^H'hy don't you approve of'( dancing? , ( She?B serosiue barrel to the size of halt ? bushel, and use four car loads ce ment a day. He told me he spent ane million dollars before he struck ( i lick of work on the dam. It is , miles from New York City and J the main pipe Is large enough to ruu two trains a breast. It will cost ^ two hundred million dollars and it nill be seven years yet before 'tis ready for the water to be used?al most equal to the Panama Canal, tou cannot realize the immense un iertaking until you see it. There in Ulster County they have tor several years had all the County afficers 011 salaries. They save six ty thousand dollars a year, which goes into the road fund. They have just as good officers as before? could not be Induced to go back to the fee system. And such good roads?'tis a plea'j lire to travel them. POLIE GARDNER. Mont Clair, N. J. W. M. Sanders for the House. To the Democratic Voters of John ston County: The time has come in the politics of Johnston County when Its fore most men should be brought for ward as Representatives in the Leg islature. It is to be apprehended that the importance of the nominees of the Democratic Party for the next General Assembly may be overlook ed In Johnston County owing to the bitter fight that Is now going on In the County for local offices. Almost any man may make a good register of Deeds, a good sheriff, or a good Clerk of the Court, but few men are com petent and capable of properly rep resenting the needs of the people in the Legislature. The time has been that on account of some pull, or a certain Influence, that a man had he could be nomina ted for the Legislature and elected in Johnston County, but that time has passed and gone. To-day the people are demanding that the nomi nees for the Legislature in Johnston County be men who are clean, mor ally, socially, and politically; men of right thoughts and mature judg ment; 'men who will regard their obligations made either in the hus tings in the heat of debatp, or . to individuals. Political promises are as sacred, and ought to be so, as a fmanvjal obligation. Now, H Denoovei tne democratic Convention t0 nominate Representa tives to the next Legislature who are of known integrity, sbpoluteiy true to tueir promises and obligations, who caftnot be Influenced by reward 01 the hope of reward from the path o( 1uty, and who will nel'er betray the trusts of their constitUbV11*- Now. we find such a man in the pC.rson W. M. Bander*, of Smlthfield, we teel assnred that if the ConVentToi.' will nominate Mr. Sanders for tlw | Legislature it will do itself proud and add a name to the ticket which will bring the influence of men who ire not so enthusiastic for the cause it Democracy as they shffnkf be. No living human being can attack the Integrity, the moral character, Or th? Democracy Of Mr. Sanders. ttis name will be presented to the Detn; Jcratic County Convention for nomi nation to the Legislature, and It will t>e done in good faith, trusting that the Convention may see its way f1<*?r to place in his hand the Stan lard of Democracy as one of the Representatives from Johnston. ED. S. ABELL. July lif, 1910. ??? 1 - Rats steal eggs by passing them ilong from one to another like the Jucket brigade, and in this manner 'hey can transport them safely up ind down steps. BENSON NOTES. Beuaon, July 21.?Dr. W. T. Martin ?eturued Sunday from Wrlghtsvllle Heaeh, where lie attended the State dentist Assotcation. Mr. Alonzo Pprrish and family re urned Sunday afternoon from Nor 'olk, Va., and Washington, D. C., af-| :er tyeing away several days. Mr. F. "b. Driver, who lives near own, has been quite sick for sev eral weeks, is reported no better. Quite a numb.er in and around own took advantage of the cheap ?ate and spent the day at Wllmlng :on and the Btach Sunday. Messrs. O. A. and J. R. Barbour, I. C. Warren, J. P. Johnson and R. Smith weut down to Fayettevllle 3unday to attend the funeral of Mr. H. L. Hall. The people of our town were deep-1 ly saddened on last Saturday even-1 ing when it was learned that our| former townsman and Ex-Mayor Mr. H. L. Hall, had passed away at Ills home in Fayetteville. Mr. Hall resigned as Mayor of our town and moved back to his old home in Fayetteville only a few months' igo. Soon after leaving here he was taken sick and never recover-! ad. All who knew this Christian man, loved him, for truly he was; one of God's Noblemen. A Delightful Occasion. On last Friday evening Miss Ava Myatt entertained the young people of Sn.lthfleld In honor of her guest, Miss Carrie Wilson, of Dunn, N. C. The broad porch, artistically ar ranged with potted plants, rugs, porch chairs and sofa pillows and ligntcd by the soft light of Japanese lanterns presented a most beautl fill and attractive sight. The feature of the evening was progressive conversation which was thoroughly enjoyed and was the oc casion of much merriment. The punch bowl stationed in one corner of the porch was very gracefully presided over by Miss Am elia Myatt and Mr. Lee Turlington. As the hour for departure drew ulgh, the guests were presented with pictures of animals and birds cut in halves, which they matched for es corts home. .* I Delicious refreshments consisting of mints, peach cream and cake were served. Those present were, Misses Car rie Wilson, of Dunn, Bessie Coving ton. of Laurinburg, Lucy Hood, Ka tie Woodall, Alma Easom, Mildred Sanders, Sallie Wilson, of Wilson's Mills, Amelia Myatt and Mrs. E. F, Ward; Messrs. Lee Turlington Leon Stevens, Ben and Elmer Wei Ions, Richard Holt, Tom Daniels Lonnie Paylor, Herbert Lowery, Ran som Sanders, Sam Reid, D. D. Bras wpU. A. M. Noble, H. C. Hood, J. C Hood. Dr. A. H. Rose, and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Jordan. W. Lester Stancit For Treasurer. On August 3rd, the Democrats of good old Johnston County will meet in Smithfield to nominate their leg islative ticket and also men to (ill the various county Offices. In the last Issue of The Herald I notice an announcement by Mr. W. L. Standi of Clayton for County Treasurer. I b?lleve that we can not find In the ranks of olir party a man who would fill this office with more credit to himself and to the county than will Mr. Standi. Having known him personally for the past several years In a business way, as well as social )y, I OP not hesitate to say that we not tti^ke any mistake in giving this ftOVnlnatlOn to him. ** , He wan for several years a suc cessful teacher In the schools of the county and la now bookkeeper for i. I. Barnes & Ufa. at Clayton. It has been customary With our party to give this nomination to a cripple. Mr. Standi has been a cripple for all his life. He Is fully qu?Kfled to fill this position and will k<.Aep the t-uidard of our party beyond re proach so far as the treasurer's Of fice Is concerned. Let us nominate him together with other good men on August 3rd, and the victory of our party will be already assured. J. W. BARNES. At?ii*r, N. C. July 18th, 1S10. 7tic rat's sight Is not good, but its term of smell and locality li wiUjut parallel. CAVE LIFE TO SAVE HIS SON. Robert L. Mills Seized a Runaway Team, And a Few Minutes Later He Was Dashed Against Box Car And Instantly Killed. SratosvIHe, July IS.?To save the life of his son, which was imperiled by a mad team pulling a wagon, Ro bert L. Mills, a farmer and hero, gave his own this afternoon. The father, in his effort to stop the runaways, was caught beween a box car and the wagon and a few minutes later his dead and mangled body was taken from the wreckage. The distressing accident occurred near the passen ger station, and was witnessed by the son and several bystanders, wh<* were powerless to assist. Early in the afternoon Mr. Mills aud his son, Ernest Mills, brought a load of wood from their home, three miles east of town, and while his son returned home for another load Mr. Mills remained here to visit his father, Squire W. C. Mills, and to attend to some business. Realizing that it was about time for his son to be nearing the depot with the re turn load, the father went to the crossing, east of the railroad sta tion. and there found his son on the wagon waiting for a train to de part. - The train was standing still and the father motioned to his son to come on across. Young Mills start ed the horses and they Immediately took (right as the train began run ning. Seeing his sou's danger the father rushed to the team and seized the bridle of one of the horses, while the son on the wagon pulled on the lines. As the team dashed alongside a string ! of box cars, the father continued to hold on to the bridle of the horse, swinging to and fro In his desperate | efforts to stop the team. Mr. Mills, in his excitement, kept pulling them nearer the cars, while he was be ' tween the cars and the team. Sud denly the team turned towards the j cars and Mr. Mills was dashed ' against a car and thrown beneath ! the front wheel of the wagon just 1 as the wheel struck the car and was shattered. When the crash came the horses broke loose and young Mills was thrown to the ground, but only slightly hurt. It was a terrible ex perience for the son to see his fath er dashed to death while trying to save him and the news of his death was a great shock to the family of the deceased. Mr. Mills was a far I mer, 45 years old, and leaves a large | family. TWICE AS MANY POST CARDS. .... -?^r ; j New Machinery Makes Govern ment's Daily Output Three Million. Washington, D. C., July 17.?Instal lation of new and improved postcard I presses at the Government Printing j Office has increased the dally output , of cards to approximately 3,000,000. Before the new presses were put j In the Government was unable to turn out more than l,500,do0, consid-' t-rably below the number in daily use throughout the United States, and the reserve supply had to be drawn on. The present output runs about neck and neck with the daily demand. The Government Printing Office re ports that the average dally produc tion of cards will soon be In the neighborhood of 4,000,000. ? ? ? **'*? - . . . X! 4 For Treasurer of Johnston County. iMr. Editor: Please allow me space in the col umns of your valuable paper to re commend a moat worthy man tor thd Office of treasurer, a cripple from affliction, from boyhood. He is a purely self made man, a gentleman of good character, confidential in ev ery respect, worthy of filling any public trust in the gift of the people of Johnston County, a man I have known and have had much dealings with from boyhood and have always found him correct in all his deal ings. Such a man would naturally add great strength to our party. It oeing an off year in politics, we need ait the strength we ran get. Now give us W. L. Standi and old Wll? ders will add to its already big ma jority in the coming election, and the good people of the County will feel proud of this worthy man. I J. R. BARNES. Archer, R. N'o. 2. "