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the Monroe JorRSAf.. mrnr. rrmmm s, tsis. THE MOXROE JOURNAL Founded in 1S?4 by the present owners and publishers, G. M. and R. Beasley. JOHN HKASLEV, Editor. Published Each Tuexlar and Friday. $1.50 a Year, Invariably lii Advance. . Telephone Xo. 19. X-. - - 8 ATTRACTIVE SAVINGS IN 3 ft 4 ft n .1 ADIES' READY-TO-WEAR Th Journal Building, corner Jefferson and Beashy Streets. of E A notice to discontinue The Journal j la unnecessary, as we understand that ; jou do not want the paper when you j Co not renew your subscription. ; m:iiy, ifci:mi;fi; .v ui. ' fW.RvU ALL THIS WEEK I - ..IT The oiilv regret abort the resig-. ration of Or. H. Q Alexander is that , he didn't retire from 'lie public eye j lone before this. Some members of J the Farmers' I'moti have resented the expressions of ilie pre-s in l'e.:avd to: their executive, but iliev cust r.-. memttei that cvincNni was not di rected at him in an ot'.icial capacity. but foi the utterance he made against . the war. bonds and nher matters pertaining to the well';-re of the conn-1 try. In those suviuious tunes of a, few months ago an At. i titan citizen.! if his conscience forbade him support- ; nig war measures, shoi Id have at j least kept quiet. The doctor an-' nounces that he w ill he io forth de- vote his time to the practice of, riet'ieine. M&lfeJ HAVE HKKX ADLK TO MAKK A (JOOD SEI.KCiIOX OF SPIT AYH mm tut cr i & SOXOXTAVOORTIIliKK DIITKRKXT OCCASIONS AND IiV D0IX(! THIS WE ARE A RLE TO 8 miimr II SHOW ALL THE XKW STYLES THAT COME Ol'T nFRIXc; THE SEASOX AT OR EAT SAYIXns. Scene from Sheplienl l the Miand Theatre, I iiila, iHv. HilN 12. m: hi.i: i ttin kkhiins hit. I'Kol 1 1 lt Til K Mil l MI A The sailing looked pretty sood for John M. Morehead in the niuih dis trict until it became known he was, opposed to the ratification of the Leasue of Nations pact. Now. if we j know unythiui: ai all about the leiu-: per of the people in this part of the country, some Republicans will Join j with a united lemocracy to brins ' about his defeat. If the Democrats , wish to play jiood politics they should j make the issue between the two cand- j idaie a clear cut liuhl on the peace j treaty; Hoey. the Democratic nomi-; neo. naturally, siandini; for i:s rati fication without reservation. Mr. Ho-j ey seems disposed to favor the teatue I of nations pact, haviuu announced he was a "Wilson Democrat." Success ( for Ihe Democratic nominee would be ; an assured fad. and the district would ' have an opportunity to speak its sent intents in no uncertain terms. A iMriim. Kill t'avalicr llamlit. A dariui;. cavalier -oil 1!!; I'arlile. who was Iioupi.is. Wvomitit. ai'ier tional chase lasting sf'etal coiita: 's crime amon- I h the l:;ud a hundred r.me of baud:! rauulit at a sensa weeks. eil- ioulli of s I'll'l" so than ihe acts ul a do.eii pelt) ilin!s Ulld robberies. I. ike Ihe exploits of the famous Jame- Low, the tin i1:iii: escapades of t'.rliU' have a teinn'iiei to weave a thread el romance around (rune, and his coi.iteons i real ni' iil ol women and childten tires the ima-ma tion of both old and vottus. I'arlile hepan his career by hold ItiH u Ihe passengers of a Southern I'acitic train. After announcinc that! that he did not rob women and chil dren, he calmly went through the pockets of the men passengers, col- lecllnu iiuite a pile of money and val- U aini.iitiiikci' Mis a I'rotit of One Hundred 'Dtdlai-, IVr Kile or i Twenty t ent I'cr Foiitnl i lieally .MiNlemte at This Tune. ia a statement rtcenily iseed ii' a result of invest mat .ons hv tne American Cotton Association. Pres ident Wannauiaker call; attention it the relation of the manufactured produei prices to life pi ices paid tor raw rottoii. In v:ew ol the meeting: of cotton association workers and the executive colunutHe in Kaleiph recently when plans for the perma nent organization of the N'o'th Care j 1 1 ii a division were ci.nsidei eil. Mr. Waunamakei's staieiuet.t about vvlia1 ihe association is doi.ie to help main- ; tain ihe present prire of cotton is o! '. .-pecial interest. Trohl', of iiuiiiiuactiire." tl"' statement savs. 'h.'.ve reachul sue!.; projiort ions that their ability in fnv ! tor tood trade cotton lias creaed a , 1ii i i i ii factor of exiraordinaiy power ; A proitt of one hiindnd dollais 1"': !al'-' or t wen;. v cents ,er i'ou.id teaiiv liio.leiaie at t:ii.- lime. Nav-' row prim cloth sold fhiS vv.ek on i. 1 ba.-is that -iis !!: mi nuf act 11 ,'er a. pro'it of ilnriv cents a poui.il or one I ui.ii.ed and titty dollar.- b.,le. Wi-.b ; print cloth solo on a l:i-:s ihat vv 1 provide a profit in excess o; thinv :ive ee-ils per pound ol one hu'ldrei'l ..in! - cut - live dollar-, a bale. . iii.d i.i oi'i' iiiVestiualioiis a tew case- :eh uoods of spi lal coil I rrr- : ai " I ''Hiilii; .1 prof. I ol sexelltt ' rent-, a pound or three huiidrei. .-evenly ilollais bale. The col-! in tin manutiici lire of these ' tricl niiddlius;. one uicii col-' in v, 'ion foi; r ami ton u pood ion." Based on the cost of production Mr. Wannamakcr says that cot t of to dav at fitly cents he pound cheaper ;hait live-cent cot'on was in i! - it : : V n tf-n U t 1 LADIES SERGE DRESSES. In new st vie and extra ;ood qualitw Xavy, irnwii ami I!la k St rtrc, 7. .")(), ,", 19.5i),23t 29.:o. TRICOTINE DRESSES. Xt w line nf Tricot ino Dresses in Xavy, Tan, Rruwii and Rlack. Smartly Trimmed at.fU95, $2i).:0, u p tt f.a.jo COAT SUITS. If y.u have n.t innvhased the suit do it now. ".0 new arrivals in Serges and P.tplins in newest Styles. Styles that will he good for Spring Wear, in three hig lots 18.50, .$2J .."() and .V SHORT PLUSH COATS. At a great saving, in lilack and Rrown Plush, W !,2.k0i), .T).00. mm and up to m.00. Hit; Department More Is One Hoax in 'iy Sell it for Less. !g Belk Bros. Carolinas' Largest Distributors of kiiaislk MfcKt HAXDISE. YY YY 4t YY YY ?Y I 0, I II Itii; Depiirtniciit Stoirs Is One Keasoit Why We Sell it for Less. YY YY Xx tiablcs. For a lime after this hold-up ! lx!m Ti e cotton supply is so .mh n he eluded the officers, but on beiuu captured, he was piven a loiip term in the penitentiary. While in prison he knitted sweaters for the soldiers, and bought Liberty Heads with ih money he earned makiim souvenirs. He escaped from prison b hiditu in a box of manufactured poods, which were shipped to a distant point from the seat of the penitentiary. The other day, when surrounded by a pose, and wounded, he stated, after fallins; into the hands of the officers, that he had an opportunity to shoot a number of men from point ot vantape, but did not his pun because he was "no killer." to-day that u failure of the 1 ! 2 0 cio would he a world calamity. In v It vv of the Cotton Association is makinr ,u ran-ei,eiits to warehouse its cot ton and sell it as the spinners neep it. sell it direct Iroin ihe warehouses to the co. ton mills, thereby petllni the benefit of the profit that has hith erto been collected by the speculator.-. This task is a hip one and rannor be accomplish unless the cotion fann ers and business men of North Car olihi and every other part of thr South aid the head of the association in cat tv ins. t lie plans mil , G0RD0X IXSURAXCE and IXVESTMEXT CO. IXSURAXCE EXPERTS Phone 209. Farmers & Men bants Bank HiilldinC. Monroe Market Cotton ".x'a to III Corn i.!l" Mutter . ::o to 4" Ileus . ti." to 7 " Friers -l a to 7 SAM t I, US I am petting in one of the largest stocks of oods I have had in many years. I only ask you to come am! see. If I don't ave you from 10 to 2u eeuis on the dollar, don't luiv Plenty pples, Oranges, Lemons, Candy of all kinds, Corn, Mill Fee",, Lamps. Clothing, anil hundreds or (hints 1 have not space to mention. 25 boxes oranges, 30 cents per doz.'it up; 3450 pounds candy. 45 full cream cheese, 37 lj cents per pounJ. cheaper by the cake; Arm & Hammer soda. 7 for 25 cents. I want to buy produce of every kind; will pay cash or trade. Plenty of gun shells cheap. Cabbage plants, parcel post, $1.;'5 for 5uu; one thousand for $2. W. P. Plyler, Mi. Prospect, N. C, Leader in Low Prices. .aBaHHaaiBaaBaBaBaB ! msm m u m $1.25 TO $4.00 $3.50 TO $6.00 K.cgs P'1 Ucesviax 30 Cotion seed $l.l:"v Tmkevs 3U SPECIAL for SATURDAY onlv. ALAGA Iirand Svrup. "lis Merit is What Tells," at 1 8 cents a can, one can to the 1 customer. CROWELlS VARIETY I STORE, South Main Street. Aol lt; AN :KI.Y SMOWINfi OF HKISTMAS t'AI!lS. Our large new slock includes ev erything front tiny cards to en close with gifts to the finest etl sraved folders which are gifts in themselves. At this early dale we can easily show you delightfully individual cards for every one on your Christinas list. Can you call soon? ( IIOW KI.I.'S VAKIFTV fTOI!F, Opposite llapllst Church. .xX':":X"Xx:-X"Xx:":"X"X I MAW MAMk for CORNS and CALLOUSKS C.et a bottle from your druggist It's (iliaranteeil. THK STANLY SAI.FS CO. Albemarle, N. 0. JUNK Wanted FOU t'TO t'Al.li Xo. 3. (iood Cars. Careful Drivers. II. C. 1IINSON. MONROE LODGE I BASKET BALLS ROLLER SKATES VOLLEY BALLS FOOT BALLS BICYCLES BOXING GLOVES NO. 244 f j jF JSsfa. A $3.00 TO $13.50 I MEETS TOXIGHT II" o iifiHiiiTivn nivivec V I i jii on i .. t ii r.n.-. We are always In the market foi Iron, metal of all kinds, bones, paper, etc. Open every day. MONKOF. IP.OX ii MKT A L CO Near Freight Pcprt. DR. IJ. C. REDFEARX. DEXTIST. Office over Heath-Morrow Compsny. Phone 232. Monroe, X. G M. C. hjowie FI.KCTniCAL CONTP.ACTon The years of snrisfactory work that vv have done for the people of Monrc is t!,e be;f rf-cnnimend-ation for any one seeking an elec-frS'-a! cr,ntr..ct. W solicit yctrs on the basis of t). reputation. X":"Xx-xx:":"t-x:"!"X"t"X"X t The Long, Dark : Nights Are With Us 5 CEHDRBM IUW $5.50 TO $7.50 II Turn night Into day by hav ing your home wired and equipped with the latest electrical devices, ray us a call any day j We'll tell you how It is ; done. i Acenti for IiF.LtO LIMITING SYSTFM. ; MONItOF. FLFCTKIC f.F.i:ICK COMPANY. . I HFI.Ii:r.M - fropiletur i tl. Fraiikliii Street, j Telephone Xo. 471. ( $5.50 TO $7.50 Monroe Hardware Co. RETAIL DEPARTMENT. Si; " n n Y