VOL. XII. NO. 40
•SENATOR HEYBURN
SPITS POISON
A Proposed Appropriation
for a Confederate Monu
ment Causes the Bloody
Shirt to Wave---.lohn
Sharp Williams and
others Defend the South
The bitterness between Senator
Heyburn of Idaho and Senator
Williams of Mississippi on the sub
ject ot the Confederacy broke out
anew in the Senate Tuesday. Sen
ator Heyburn objected to the tak
ing up of a bill appropriating
SIOO,OOO for a Confederate naval
monument in the Vicksburg mili
tary park, but Senator Williams
wop its consideration by a vote of
29 to 19. - .
The Vicksburg park commission
and the Senate committee on mili
tary ""affairs having approved the
measure, Mr. WiHiams said it was
desiied to have the monument com
plete for the semi-centennial "blue
and gray" reunion at Vicksburg in
1913. Senators Cummins of lowa
and Works of California urged pas
sage as proper recognition of men
who had exhibited great bravery in
a cause they believed right.
Senator Heyburn again attad*ed
the principle of Federal recognition
of Confederate acts
Senator Williams abruptly left
the chamber whtu Senator Hey
burn began to speak Mr. Hey
burn declared it was "intoltrable"
that the deeds of Confederate armies
should be recited in laws that call
upon the public treasury for con
tributions. He characterized the
history of the war between the
State® as a "history of murder."
He attacked the newspapers of the
country, declaring many cf them
disloyal and "delighted to express
their disloyalty."
He had been as
"waving the bloody flag in the
Senate," he said, and has been so
misrepresented that he was receiv
ing scores of anonymous letters
froin ''cowards." threatening him
with physical violence because of
his opposition to u-e of govern
ment funds to recognize Confede
rate service.
Senator Heyburn displayed a let
ter he had received from Little
Rock, Ark , the envelope of which
bore a representation of the Cou-
said the post
office autnbfuks said there was no
law to preveut the use of the flag
on mail matter.
"No law ought to be needed,"
said Senator Heyburn. "There is
but one fhg'iu this union entitled
to such representation."
Senator Taylor of Tennessee took
up the Confederate issue.
"The war is over," he said
' Time has pulled 'down the forts
and healed the wounds The men
who wore the grav delight to honor
the men who wore the blue; but
they do not delight to honor the
men who never smeh powder and
who stand here and unlimter-their
batteries of bitterness against the
simple proposal to erect monuments
to Southern heroes."
At thii\point a motion to adjourn
was made by Senator Lodge' of
Massachusetts, the Democrats op
posing it in order to secure action
on the Vicksburg bill. This time
the motion carried 26 to 25 and the
Senate adjourned with the Con
federate question unsettled.
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"The Stag Banquet"
(Reported)
Williamston has enjoyed many
social functions, but none of them
has eclirsed the stag banquet given
last Friday evening by Charles H.
Godwin in compliment to his
brother, Midshipman Donald C.
Godwin, of the U. S Navy.
The handsome residence was
abiaze with electric lights, and as
one approached the entrance he
was given an intimation of the
pleasures that were in >tore.
Mr Godwin and his brother re
ceived the guests, Midshipman
Godwin wearing the full dress
uniform of his rank. After the
formal reception all care and for*
mality were thrown aside, many o f
the gentlemen discarding their coats
and making themselves comforta
ble in the true North Carolina'
style. Punch WJS served in the
drawing room bv Kader B. Craw
ford, and never has one drnnk a
more exhileratiug and refreshing
beverage The night .was warm,
and the gentlemen made frequent
visits to quench their thirsts,
fill" themselves with good cheer;
the comradei le which was shown
on this occasion has never been
passed on a s;m*»iar occasion. The
time before the banquet was served
was spent by singing with accom
paniments by the piano and banjo,
and one would have thought be
was at a minstrel show, so cleverly
were the song* rende*ed.
The banquet was served in seven
courses; the tempting viands to
gether with the witticisms of the
jolly party and the sparkling of
the champagne made the scene one
of great merriment One gentle
man called on another to deliver
one of those prearranged impromptu
speeches for which he is famous
as deipnosophists >ome of the Wil
liamston men equal the far famed
Depew.
The Messrs Godwin, sons of
Mayor B F. Godwin, represent the
ideal in young manhood. Charles
H. Godwin is popular :n .business
and -ocial circles; one can count
on him when he is once one's
friend, and his lavish hospitality
on last Friday evening makes him
doubly appreciated in Williamston.
Mid-hipman Godwin, who grad
uated recently from the Naval
Academy, has been assigned to the
crusier "North Carolina" and he
will leave in a few davs to begin
active duty jn the Navy. The
best wishes of his friends, with
whom he is very popular, go with
him. The peopleof Martin county,
especially Wiliiamstonians, will al
ways follow his career, as he is the
first of her sons to be appointed to
the Navy, and we know that be
will proudlv bear the reputation for
honest and good fellowship for
which the county's sons are famous.
The gentlemen who were so for
tunate as to enjoy Mr. Godwin's
hospitality were: Dr. John D
Rome Biggs, Harry A
Biggs, Eiward G. Bond, H. M.
Burras, C. D. Carslarphen, \V. H.
Crawford, Kader B. Crawford, A.
S. Coffield, John S. Cook, A. R.
Dunning, Frank F. Fagao, J G.
Godard, \V. H. Gurkiu. Mayor B.
F. Godwin, Grover Godwin, A. M.
Jordan, Alonzo Ha«sell, John L.
Hassell, C, W. Keith, W, C. Man,
ning, W. T. Meadows, Clayton
Moore. Robertson, J. H.
Page, Dr. James S. Rhodes, J. G
Staton, Harry M- Stubbs and J.
Paul Simpson.
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WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY, JULY 21, 1911
- Entertained at Lotus Gub
/ \
A reception was tendered to those
attending the Institute, Wednes
day evening, at the rooms of the
Lotus-Club- A large number of
the yctang men and women of the
town was present and aided in the
entertainment of the guests by
pleasant conversation, music and
songs There were recitations by
several of the teachers and the
hour-> were indeed joyous. Prof.
R J Peel, Superintendent of Edu
cation, was host and was assisted
by Mrs. Peel, Mrs. W. C. Manning,
Mrs. Theo. Robersou, Miss Daisy
Wynn and others. Ice cream and
cake were served during the even
ing and at a late hour the guests
departed to their home-..
These informal receptions are a
most pleasant part life of the
' Institute whenever it is held in
Williamston. The citizens of the
town recognize the value of the
work of the teachers and are anx
ious to do them honor. This year
a number of familiar faces are
absent, because many have attend
ed summer schools elsewhere.
The Institute closes today and
some of the teachers will leave on
the several afternoon trains, others
j going away tomorrow. The ses
sion has been one of the most profi
table, perhaps, the most profitable
ever held here. Prof. Bachinan
has given excellent instruction and
the school spirit has run high.
Miss Elsie Fulghum, primary in
i structor, has accomplished inuchiu
I her line of work. Ptof. Brogden,
of Raleigh, arrived Wednesday
evening and aided the work great
ly. There has been a good attend
ance and cartful preparation of
studies by the pupils. Examination*
have betn held this week and
papers graded for the assignment
jot certificates.
The Little God at Work
I
Nothing is truer than that .Love
at locksmiths, for neither
tfame or water, breadth or
thick souls apart,
when from the lottery of life their
names have been drawn together?
This, was clearly shown here oa
Saturday, when Ben Keeter and
Ceiia Smith, braving the waters of
the historic Roanoke, catne over
I from Bertie with a party of friends
to seek permission from the law
and to avoid the "old man" with
blood in his visionary organs They
sought the aid of Register Coffield,
who issued the license and .secured
the services of Esquire Robertson,
the veteran knot tier. Soon all
was well and the newly-weds
their helpful friends proceeded to
see the sights in town. Later they
returned to their own native heath,
theie to work out the great pro
blems of matrimony as best they
can.
Killed in Texas
From a news item in The Char
lotte Observer of Tuesday it is
learned that James R. Swann, of
the Twenty-third United States
Infantry now stationed at El Paso,
Texas, had been killed there by a
train. His mother received the
news in Charlotte, where she was
visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. W!
Smith. The unfortuuate young
man enlisted in the army several
years ago and went to the Philip
(pines. letter had been recently
received from him in which he ex
pressed his delight over the fact
that his time would soon be out
and he could come home to see bis
family.
it will be remembered that Mr.
Swann was a guest of Rev., W. J.
Gordon several times and made
many filends here, who sympathise
with the family in their sorrow. 1
A Young Woman Dead
The death of Miss Faunie Ray
at the home of her brother-in-law,
W. R. White, which- occured at
7:30 Tuesday morning, July ißtb,
was a shock to friends and acquain
tances here and elsewhere. She
bad been ill for several weeks with
typhoid fever, but had recovered
sufficiently to sit up in her room
*and the attending physician had
dismissed the case. But Sunday
morning she had a severe chill and
meningitis followed. The careful
attention of physicians failed to
combat the disease and death claim
ed its victim.
M ss*Ray was born and reared
near Williamston, being the young
est daughter of the late Horace
Ray For some years she resided
at Scotland Neck with her brother
there, and has since lived here in
the home of her sister, Mrs. W. R
White. When first taken ill,- she
was in the home of Col. Wheeler
Martin, but was retpoved to that of
her sjster. She was gentle and re
fiued in manner and led a quiet
life, working industriously with
her hands until the fatal sickne-s
came Four brothers. Messrs. JeIT
and Paul Ray, of Scotland Neck,
Sam and Eli Ray, of Williamson,
and two sisters. Mrs. T. S H »dley
and Mrs. W R. White, ot Wil
liam-tun, are left to m s> her irom
the family circle.
Wednesday afternoon at -'3O
o'clock at the residence of W. R
White, the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. A. J Manning,
of the Christian Church, of which
the deceased was a consistent mem
ber for years. The interment v\as
ID the family cemetery at the old
„bo: ustead near William-ton.
"From henceforth blessed are
the dead who die in the Lord;
even so saith the Spirit; for they
rest from their labors."
A Pleasant Dance
Wednesday evening after the re
caption at the Lotus Club, a merry
party of dancers enjoyed them
selves for hours at the Masonic
Hall, despite trie warm weather.
College pennants decorated the
room and excellent music was
furnished by Alexander's Orches
tra. There were out-of-town pto
pie present, among whom were:
Miss Carrie Alexander, of
beth City, Miss Fannie H/udi-'on,
ot Rocky Mount, Miss Kate Black
neli, of Kittrell, Mrs Thomas
Smith and Dr. I)isso-way, of Ply- j
mouth, and J. Herbert Peel, -of
Baltimore, Md.
.After the dance had ended at j
one o'clock, there were several I
luncheons given to different parties. |
Th-ese were pleasant endings to the !
evening. Among those who enter
tained was Harry A. Biggs, who is!
one of the most popular hosts in ]
the town »He served luncaeon at
the office of the Drnnis S.mmons
Lumber Company iu his own in
imitable style. The guest were:
Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Plymouth,
M iss Delha Lanier, Miss Hannah!
V. Fowden, and Messrs. Edward |
Donald C. Godwin and!
John W. Hassell.
Robersonvillc All Right
The busy little town of Rober |
sonville Sent an enthusiastic crowd j
down here to root for the local ball:
team. With them came the band, j
which, though young, makes cred-4
itable music and added greatly to
the pleasure of those attending the
game. The people here appreciated
their interest in the "Tigers" and
know that they can always count
on their support when a visiting
team is battling against them.
Quite a number of Robersonville's
fair sex came down also and in
creased the splendid support.
In Memory
Uncle Peter Jones is dead. He
passed on to his final reward Sun
day July the 9th and thus eijds tht
life of a mo.-t remarkable colored
man. He had lived with the Hine*
family near Oak City nearly all bis
life, and continuously since t'ae
Civil War. never absent - from his
duty a single day. A dutiful nurse
during the Inst days of my Grand
father's life, C C Hines, who was
an invalid for nearly two years
before he died. Answered my
| fathers calls at all times and from
I the oldest to the baby of Tohn L.
HineV children Uncle Peter, nurs*
; ed, cared for and helped to rai-jc.
He was so to speak a member of
the Hines family. In a little hou-e
called his own, which :-et in on*.-
corner of our yard, he lived to him
self, except when the children were
there, listening with interest to bis
war time and fairy tales. He cired
for the stock, poultry and minor
economics about the farm. Loved
the children and ,vas never satisfied
when one wa* out of his place at
the table or at play. Well do I
1 remember and still appreciate the
| many times he has taken my part
in frolicks an 1 when the switch
1 was about to be used how he used
Jto hide me safely and beg for my
pardon. Then too I retntmber
; when I use to hoe in the field dur
j ing the hot summer days when
tired Uccle Peter would have me
j take a nap under the persim.non
I tree and whistle when he saw "Pa"
coming arcrofs tue field. Th; bov
] that he carried about in his arms
j when a baby, the same boy that he
1 entertained, protected and advised
lin youth and even when grovn,
I was looking torvard to rh~ Tromfng
of September when Le hai planned
! to see Uncle Peter once again, face
I to face, after an absence of neirlly
I
f-jtir years, when little, gilts would
be given and on which occasion old
times would be called back to
I memory and the same war time an i
j fairy tales tol I again.
Yes I grieved, because Uncle
Peter was not only goo 1 to ine but
loved everybody and I am satisfiei
fin the-fnet that hi* holy rests in
I '
] one corner of the family burying
I grounds, which yard lie has helped
to keep re:ty for many years
and where he has helped to place
others that he loved and served so
well.
Gone but not forgotten, three
! generations A the same family
knew him and my boy Clyde, re-
I members kind attention to him
during his last visit to'see Grand-
I father.
Thus ends the lifejofone of the j
: truest, best and most obedient
colored men that Martin County
ever produced, who served his j
! loved ones for neally too years. |
N. C. Hines
Ball Game
—
Scotland Neck, the old rival of 1
Williamston. came down to win the!
game on Thursday, The visitors
went to the bat at 2:30 with rooters \
wftd for both teams, as the visitors:
brought a number (& fans with
them. Interest was strong from!
the first pass 01 the ball across the
plate. Armstead for the visitors!
was easy for the locals, and they 1
secured some safe hits.- The chief
feature in the game was the three I
bagger hy Godwin for the locals. I
There was good ball playing by j
both teams, but the interval be
tween trains was too short for the
completion of the galfrie.
Score by innings—
R H E
Scotland Neck 1 1. oi 0 334
Williamston 012 1 o 465
Batteries: Ward and Jordan;
Armstead, Riddick and Jordan.
Time 1 hour and 40 minutes. At
tendance 250. Umpire, Harrell.
St.oo a Year in Advance
ROBERSONVILLE
NEWS ITEMS
.
Local Happenings and
People who are Coming
and Going, Here, There
and Yonder as Gathered -
by our Regular Corres
pondent. -
Willie Hurst, of Oak City, was
here Sunday.
Mrs W. A Ross is oti the sick
list this week.
Will James, of Will'amstou, was
here Wednesday.
W. W. Salsbury returned from
Norfolk Tuesday.
H. SI. Jenkins of Washiugton,
was here Wednesday.
Miss Fancy Taylor, of Gold
j Point, was here Monday.
Miss Ora Taylor, of near Oak
Grove, spent Sunday bere ,
Mr. and Mr>«. T. T Roherson and
son spent Sunday a: Bethel.
Miss Carrie Cars:m, of Bethel, is
visiting Miss Anuie Mooring.
Miss Daisy Taylor, of Williatus
| ton, is visiting Miss Sara Green.
Miss Johnnie Everett, of Stokes,
j is visiting Miss Bertie Roberson.
j Mrs. C. R. Speight and daughter,
of near Bethel, was here Tuesday.
I Rev. Mr. l J arr;sh, of Wilson,
j filled his appointment here Sunday.
; Mrs. j c. Robertson and daugh
ter, Blanche, spent Saturday in
j Bethel
j Messrs Jack Taylor and Jasper
i Everett left Tue>day for Rocky
I Mount.
Mis» Five Everett returned home
fioc; Norfolk Tuesday after spends
I iun -evcral weeks.
Miss Lillian Gainer, of Green
! v:l)e, is visiting friends and rela
-1 tives httr this week.
; Mi-s Blanche Danie! returned
| h'.mj Sunday from ;> visit .to her
j brother ntar Williamston.
Mi-j? Bessie Beverly, of Bethel,
'sj eut Sunday night and Monday,
I with Mrs .Robert Nelson. *
i
, M:s» Myrtle McGlohorn, of
[ Winierville, -peu: We Ines lay and
! Thursday wiih Miss Annie Moor
i ing-
Mr.-. W. H Adkins jnd children,
| who have been visiting Capt. and
! Mrs. R. L Knight at Columbia,
I returned home Friday.
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Mr. Bond to Leave *
Mr. Edward G. Bond, who re
cently located here for the practice
ot law, has decided to return to
Edenton and associate himself with
hi- father, W. M. Bond. During
the short time Mr. Bond has been
in Williamstou, he has made many
friends who regret his departure.
He is a young man of splendid at
tainments which will place him
above many .who must compete
with him in the legal profession.
The good wishes of the people here
will follow,him wherever he may
So-
Top Tofcacco High
The Free Press has been request
ed by tobacconists to advise the
farmers to top their tobacco just as
high as possible this year, as, on
account of the dry weather, the
potash is still there and will make
the high leaves mature and ripen
well.—Kinston Free Press. J
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