The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-03
ANOTHER INJUNCTION
JUDGE TlMBERLAKE Restraints PRIVATE
sToCKHOLDER FROM MEETING.
A Telephone Meeting of Great Importance in
Which Durham Was lnterested--H. t. Nor
ris to Argue important Cases--Personals.

Durham, N. u, July ~' N'PNNp
Judge Timberlake has rendered his
Judgment in the case of the State of
North Carolina VS.. Tucker and others.
The plaintiff applied for an injunction
VS.. the private stockholders to restrain
them from holding a meeting until Gov.
Russell could appoint proxy to repre-
sent the States interest at the stockhold-
ers' meeting. Judge Timberlake con-
tinues the injunction until such time as
Gov. Russell is permitted by Judge
Simonton to appoint proxy to repre-
sent the States interest, which is two
thirds of the entire stock.
Recently there was an important meet
ing held at Detroit Mich, in which
distinguished Durhamite figured quite
prominently. 1t was a convention of the
independent telephone companies all
over the United States, opening the 22nd
of June and closing ON the 18th. The
object of the organization was to unite
the different independent companies in
such manner as to be in condition to
meet the Bell Telephone Company in any
litigation that might occur from the re-
cent decision in the Berliner case, lnd
also to bring about the long distance SER
vice or inter state and inter exchange
connection, such as is nov being oper-
ateG by the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company, which is a child of
the American Bell Compan.-, and also
TO discuss the best means possible to
make the service of the independent COM
panies par excellence.
There were two thousand companies
represented and among the representa-
tives We're many of the leading business
men of the country. In the election of
officers of this gigantic combination Of
telephone interests Col. L. A. Carr, of
Durham, was chosen treasurer. Col.
Carr is president of the Interstate Tele-
phone Company, that has done so much
to bring relief to many cities and towns
where the people have suffered from OPP
pressiye and outrageous charges. Mr..
Edgar l.. Miller, a member of the ex-
ecutive committee of this associa ton, is
the general superintendent of the Inter
state. A large sum of money was raised
and active steps will be taken to meet
the Bell people at every point.
Mr.. Herbert E. Norris is here from
Raleigh to argue a habeas corpus case
before Judge Timberlake. The writ was
sworn out by Mrs. Hannah Ennis and
the object sought to be attained is to
gain possession of her two children now
in the possession of Richard Cotton, the
grandfather of the children. He has
raised the children, and now that they
are getting large enough to do some SER
vice she seeks to get the benefit. Mr..
Norris represents Mr.. Cotton. 1t was
hoped to get hearing some time during
the day, but the Judge was so pressed
with business he could not find time. The
arguement will be heard at Chambers to-
night.
Miss Cora Bolton has returned from a
visit to relatives in Wake County
DR.. r. d. Blacknall is home from the
western part of the State where he has
been for the past week.
Mr.. Lamar Cannon has returned to
Durham.
Mrs. e. r. Power returned yesterday
from Morganton, where she has been to
visit relatives.
Mr.. w. L. Cooper went yesterday to
Marion, s. G.
Mrs. Thos. j. Wilson was here this
morning from Chapel Hill.
Mrs. G. P. Flemming and children
have been here on visit TO Mr.. and Mrs.
w. r. Beasley, Mrs. Flemming's par
.ents, and left yesterday for Wilson,
where she will visit friends.
Mr.. E. p. Carlton is here from States
vile on a visit to his friend, Mr.. C. l..
sCorpening, at Hotel Carolina.
Miss Ella Gray has been here on visit
TO friends and has gone to Raleigh for
a short stay.
Mr.. Ed. Carr, who is taking a course
at Harvard University, is at home for
the summer vacation. Mr.. Carr gradual
ed at the University of North Carolina
in the class of 1896, where he took a
high stand.
Mr.. Richard G.. Crabtree has gone to
Norfolk where he will reside in the flu
ture.
The annual meeting of Durham county
veterans will be held in this city tomor
row.
Mr.. Washington Duke, Misses Mabel
Duke and Florence Roney have gone to
Blowing Rock for the summer.
Mr.. w. Il. O'Brien came in from Raj
eigh yesterday evening.