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Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
SIOUX CITY SYNOD CLOSES
First Annual Meeting of New Diocese
Concludes Business with vari-
Gus Appointments. s.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Aug. 22.-(Special
Telegram.)-The first annual synod and re-
treat Of the Sioux City diocese closed at
LeMars today. Very Rev. B. G. Lenehan,
pastor Of the Sacred Heart church of
Boone was appointed vicar general. Rev.
James p. Barron, pastor Of st. James
church Of LeMars was named as chancel-
lor.
The following priests have been named
as deans: Rev. F. J. Bruno, Alton, Sioux.
Lyon and Osceola counties; Rev. p. J. Far
reilly, Sheldon, o'Brien, Clay and Dickin-
son counties; Rev. F. x. Feuersteln,
LeMars. Plymouth, Cherokee and Wood
bury counties Except Sioux city,; Rev. M.
Hennessy, Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Ida
and Sac counties; Rev. John Smith, EN-
metsburg, Emmett, Palo Alto and .Kossuth
countless; Rev. P. J. Burke, Fort Dodge.
Humboldt, Webster, Pocahontas and Cal
houn counties; Rev. T.. Treacy, Carroll, the
northern part of Carroll county and Greene
and Boone counties Except the city of
Boone); Rev. B. A. Schult, Templetop, the
southern part Of Carroll county and Craw-
ford and Monona counties.
OF this number Rev. Fathers Treaov
Burke and Hennessy were deans under
Archbishop Keane. Six consultors to the
bishop were named.
The following consultors were chosen by
Bishop Garrigan: Rev. D. c. Lenehan OF
Boone, Rev. James T. Saunders Of Chero-
kee and Rev. John A. Gerlemann of Sioux
City. The following consultors were
named by the priests: Rev. P. j.. O'Con-
ner OF Sioux City, Rev. J. A.. Grimm OF
Salix and Rev. f. X. Feuerstein of LeMars.
other officers were named as follows
Defensor matrimonalis. Rev. Joseph Kuem-
per- Carroll; p%rocurator hscolis, Rev. e.
Heelan, Fort Dodge; examiners of the
clergy Rev. John Toohill. Merrill, Rev. ].
f.. Brennan, Fonda. and Rev. B. A. Schultz,
Templeton; censores librorium, Rev. ]. H,
Ceiling, Hospers, Rev. P. ]. o'Conner. Sioux
City. and Rev. P. c. Kennedy, Grand juno
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
COMMITTEES in Charge Prepares an In
teresting Program for the
Occasion.

The program for the celebration OF Labor
day was practically completed at the meet
ing last night OF the Trades and Labor
assembly, although one or two invited
speakers have to be beard from yet by the
committee in charge. Emmett FINLEY Of this
city will be one Of the speakers. The cele-
bEation Of the holiday will begin with the
parade of the unions Of Council Bluffs and
Omaha, headed by the members OF the local
lodge Of Elks in uniforms and accompanied
by Covalt's band. After the parade a bas-
ket dinner Will be enjoyed at the Driving
park, where the exercises and sports will
be held. Following the addresses a num-
Der Of races and two ball games will be the
attraction. This is the program OF sports:
Free-for-ali race for mon. 100 yards.
Ladies' 6-yard foot race.
Girls (under 49, fot race.
Boys under 1b) fot race.
Egg race for women.
Free-for-all bicycle race, two miles.
Free-for-all bicycle race, half mile.
Sack race,
Base ball games between East Ends and
Quick team, and the Printers and Cigar
Makers OF Council BLUFFS against the
Cigar Makers of Omaha.
Throe-mile race.
Newsboys' Quarter-mlle pom race.
'M
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
ACCUSED OF SMOOTH THEFT
from south Dakota Publish
ing Concern.

PIERRE, S. D., Aug. z~2.-Cspecial Tele-
gram.)-A sensation was sprung in this
city this morning by the arrest Of George
e. Carter and ]. D. Adams, on a charge of
larceny of blanks and records from the
State Publishing company of this city.
Carter was one of the members of the
old Carter Brothers Publishing mpa
and has been selling blanks on commission
Adams, who comes from st. Paul. was
ruler for the state concern, and It is
claimed they acted in collision, Carter
taking orders for blanks and records, which
were filled by Adams from the stock OF the
State Publishing company.
The accused parties we're taken before
Justice Marsh this afternoon and their case
continued to tomorrow. They were placed
under $500 bonds and will make no at
tempt to give the same until their hearing
tomorrow,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
MINOR MENTION.
Davi. sells drugs.

Davis sells drugs.
stockert sells carpets and u
rLenert, eyesight specialist. 400 Broadway.
Colonel and Mrs J y steadman are
Special offerings in framed pictures. C.. E.
Alexander & Co, 3S3 Broadway.
Wanted at once, boy with POM TO carry
Bee route. Apply at the office. No. 10 Pearl
Miss Nellie Lainson Of Ida Grove, Ia, IL
visiting Mrs. Fred Lainson OF Canning
street.
Lost. pocketbook containing money and
papers. Return to w. A. Maurer and re-
ceive liberal reward
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Shryock OF Kansas
City are guests OF Mrs. Shyrock's sister,
Mrs. Walter /. Smith.
Miss Eta Maxwell of the office OF the
clerk Of the federal court is home from a
visit at Darlington, o. 7.
Miss Blanche Hooker and Mrs. Efne
Bevering OF Texas are the guests OF A. r.
Hooker and family of this city.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
to John Jorgensen, aged g.. and Anna
Nelson. aged %. both Of Council BLUFFS.
DR.. H. c. Deetken Of Underwood and
H, r. Saar and X. Hates of Glenwood
were visiting friends in the city yesterday.
Mrs. F. Hahan and Miss Emma Hemmer-
meister of Washington avenue left yester-
day for a two weeks sojourn at Colfax
Springs.
Rev. James Sims will occupy the pulpit
church and WIFI preach his semi-centennlal
sermon. The service viii be especially for
old people.
N. Jacobs Of Baker. Kan, a brother of
Peter Jacobs, the lineman killed Wednes
day morning. arrived yesterday. morning,
= few hours after the body OF his brother
Marks & Co, proprietors of the Ogden
livery barn, 15S Broadway, have an elegant
equipment of rubber-tired rigs. Horses
iiverv service in the city. Telephone. 1Os.
Congressman Smith and Colonel C. @.
Saunders left yesterday. for Denver on
Burns mining suit. Colonel Saunders was
accompanied by his wife. They will attend
the meeting Of the Fraternal congress.
The funeral Of John F. Merriam will be
dence, 34 North First street, and burial
will be in Fairview cemetery. Rev. Harvey
Hostetler, pastor Of the Second Presby-
terian church, will conduct the services.
Mrs. Anna Stewart, wife of Ellsworth
Stewart. died at her home in Rockford
township yesterday afternoon, aged Is
years. The funeral will be at 2 o'clock
Sunday afternoon from the Loveland Meth
odist church and burial will be in the
Honey Creek cemetery.
Fred Talbot, charged with a%ssaulting
shortly after the latter and Mrs. Fife
Culver Of Omaha had been married by
Judge Carson, had his case continued until
September 5 yesterday In Justice Carson's
court. F1mpie and Talbot ave been at
outs for some time.
Richard Jacobs was arrested yesterday,
charged with assaulting Major Matt FINLEY
at Lake Manawa Thursday evening. Au-
gust IA. Jacobs is alleged TO have kicked
Major FINLEY In the abdomen while the
latter. with other officers, was ~endeavoring
TO keep the crowd back from swarming
over the field where the. sham battle was
to be held. Jacobs gave bail for his ep-
pearance before justice Bryant august "a.
Plumbing and heating. Brxby q Son.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

SIOUX FALLS. s. D., Aug. 22.-(special.)
Information has been received here to the
effect that the Western Passenger ~associa-
tion has granted a rate of a fare and one,
third from points in North Dakota, South
Dakota. Minnesota, Wisconsin,, northern
peninsula of Michigan. Iowa, northern part
Of Missouri. Kansas and Nebraska, for the
meeting OF the grand lodge Of the Modern
Brotherhood of America, to be held In
Sioux Falls in October. The members of
the committee believe there will be up
ward OF 1000 visitors in tire city during
the grand lodge meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
OPENING BAY oF WHIST LEAGUE
Many Present from Omaha, but At
tendance from n Distance
Disappointing.

The opening game yesterday afternoon OF
the midsummer meeting Of the Central
Whist league bowed twenty-nine pairs at
the tables In the large dancing hall at the
Rowing associations clubhouse at Lake
Manawa. Among the players are many en-
thusiasts Of the game from Omaha. but the
attendance from other cities in the league is
smaller than had been anticipated. The
Mitchell progressive system is being played.
The concluding play for the pairs contest
will be this afternoon, making In all three
plays. .ThA evening will be the free-for-an
contest.
The score for the afternoon play in the
pairs contest was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

car steps and started in pursuit Of the
thief who was running south on Main
street. Several others took UP the chase
and Woods was overhauled near the Me-
Cormick company's warehouse. Seeing he
was about to be captured Woods threw
away the poeketbook and Il was picked up
by Hysle, who at once returned to the
depot and was In time to get his train to
Glenwood. Woods on being searched at
the city jail was found in possession Of a
handsome cigar case containing a card
with the name OF Frank KEENAN,, Ell Paso,
Tex, in IL. Through the officials Of the
Burlington road communication was had
by the authorities with Mr.. Hysle last
night and he announced he would be here
this morning to prosecute Woods.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
sunaay sehool oOnvention.

Sunday school Convention
This program has been arranged for the
Sunday school convention to be held to-
morrow at the First Baptist church under
the auspices of the Pottawattamie County
Sunday School association:
1850 a. m.-Opening service.
1915 a. m.-The Sunday School Teacher;
A Responsible Work. ...............
Hon. Jacob Sims.
u;1b a. ma Talk to Parents. ..."....,.
DIR. N. ]. Rice.
u3o a. m:-The Teachers Meeting.......
r. +. Jones of Villisca, treasurer OF
the state association.
Adjournment will be In time for all to go
TO their local schools at noon.
AFTERNOON.
Sii5 D. m.-Devotional.
DR.. r. o. Williams.
$50 2. m.-lmportanee OF Sunday School
WOfk .-...--.... &c..
II. W, HaEleton.
s:tb p. m.-Chalk Talk to Children.....
w. b. Waddeil OF Omaha.
A:1b p. m.-The Sunday School Superin-
tendent; importance of His Work. d.
+. r. Jones'.
t:4b p; m.-Volunteer remarks by superin-
tendents and others.
EVENING.
500 D.. m~-Address: A Wise Son Maketh
a Glad Father
Hon. Shirley Gihiiand OF GlenWood.
Davis sells glass.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

CEDAR FALLS, Ia, Aug. 22.-Cspecial.)
John Lizer. a farmer Of Buchanan county,
who resides near Shady Grove. has sought
the services OF a bee expert of this county
to rid his residence Of a swarm Of stray
bees which have taken possession Of the
second story and are invading the living
rooms. They have started to prepare a
crop Of honey, but all efforts to drive them
from the house are of no avail, and It has
come to a pitched battle between the owner
Of the premises and the bees as to which
shall be supreme.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

A man giving the mama OF Ben Woods ls
under arrest a. the city San. charged VITA
picking the pocket Of p. Hysls. an elderly
viGitar fran aIeayeeA. 80 tks 1s-is==tSa
depot yesterday evening. Hysle was board
ing the train 70 return home and was on
the step Of the car when Woods picked HE
purse from hts coat pocket. Although an
old man Hysle a. one Jumped from the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
File Town Plat of Glasgow.

CEDAR FALLS, Ia, Aug. 22.-(special.)
L. S. and J. f. Cass Of the Rapid Transit
company nave filed the plat Of the new
town Of Glasgow with the county recorder.
1t is located between Denver and Water
loo and promises to become quite a town.
The land has remained in the Glasgow fam
lily since November 1, 1854, when it was
decided to William Glasgow by the United
Staten.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
DEMOCRATS CHOOSE DAVIS
Nominate HRmburg Man to Oppose
Hepburn in the Eight Iowa
District.

CREsToN. Ia, Aug. ~22.-(speeial Teie-
gram.)-W. T. Davis Of Hamburg was nom
mated today for congress by the Eighth
district democratic convention to oppose
Congressman Hepburn. Resolutions were
adopted condemning the republican party's
general policy and the record of Congress-
man Hepburn.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

Commonwealth. the oficlaI organ Of the
party, published at Des Moines, would be
changed soon, when the paper would be
purchased by a corporation, fully financed,
and placed on a sound footing. capable OF
taking care Of itself. regardless OF the size
OF the subscription list. AT present there
are two other prohibition organs in the
state. the Searchlight at Creston and the
lowe Prohibitionist at Des Moines.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
BoNDSMEN SUED FOR DAMAGES
Responsibility of Saloon Keepers to
BE Tested by Iowa Woman Who
Ask for $4,000.

SIOUX CITY, Ia. Aug. s2.-(special Tel
egram.)-A case which will test the re-
sponsibility Of saloon keepers when their
patron suffers bodily injury from the effects
OF intoxication was started here today.
Mrs. Mary Knott brings suit for $4,000
against the Fidelity and Insurance COM
panA bondsman for a Doom Qa.) saloon
keeper. Mrs. Knott's husband broke his
neck while intoxicated.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
Train KIIIs Many sheen.

NEW SHARON, Ia, Aug. 22.-(special.)-
Farmer Thomas Of this place lost a large
number Of sheep yesterday. The flock
strayed over on the railroad track and got
In the way Of a swiftly moving train. Sixty
seven were killed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

cREsToE. Ia. Aug. sz.-ispeciai.)- The
new double track Of the Burlington will be
oPszsa for uamo as far as Prescott sunday.
The Cromwell depot has been moved to its
new site near the new track and a new
switch station to be known as Jackson has
been opened between Cromwell and Pres
colt
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

"DEAR MAA PMKHAM:-Iw was troubled very much with female weakness,
falling of the womb and bearing down pains Could not walk fifty yards with
out stopping to rest, and could not do nv work. Life was a burden to me
Now, thanks to LYDIA e. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound 1 I'M well
and hope that every suffering woman will write to you and be Cured"-
Mrs. H r. WELLS, Castegate, Utah. Aug. 30, Ieoo) "
doctor has examined me. and said my womb ws out of place, crooked, and
been Iu bad health for FIVE years Menstruation is not regular, have a dis
charge oil the times have sleepy spells my sideB and back hurt NIL the time,
and am Edpsed to a mere skeleton" Mrs. MAGGIE STAnRETT, Keyser,
W. Va. MAY 10, 1Mo) ~
" DEAR Mrs PTNKHAH:-Ih highly praise Lydia Z; Pinkham's vege-
come all right which had not been for n year, and | am otherwise well,
thanks to MIS-. MAGGIE SrARRETT, Keyser, w. Va (Ot 4, 1o0o)
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
WIFE AND HIMSELF
Wound of Man VIII Prove Fatal, but
WOman VIII Recover, Though
Dangerously wounded.

HARLAN. Ia, Aug. PA double trag-
edy occurred here this morning. G. w.
knouse. who has been drinking a great
deal. shot his wife, from whom he has been
separated for some time. and then shot
himself.
His wound is In the head and will prove
fatal. while that Of the, woman is dangerous.
but will probably not be fatal. A divorce
case was pending.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
Conversions Laying nj Tabor.

TYNDALL, s, D., Aug. 22.-(special.)-
A new parochial school is being erected
at Tabor, S. d. The cornerstone will be
laid next week, at which time Acting
Bishop Thomas Flynn Of Madison will be
present. Tabor has the finest church in
the state. 1t was erected by the Catholics
at an expense Of $40, 900. The entire COM
munity is Bohemian.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
VIII Sin New Well at TyndaII.

TYNDALL. s. D., Aug. 22.-(Special.) y
Norbeck & Nicholson, a~rtesian well drillers.
are preparing to sink another artesian well
for the city on the corner near'Mrs. w. w.
Swett's place. The derrick is already built.
Whom the we'll is completed. Tyndall win
have one OF the best water supplies in tho
state.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
Bon settlers to Picnic.

TYNDALL, S. D.. Aug. 22.-(special.)-
The old settlers OF Bon Homme county
will hold their third annual picnic in Tyn-
dali, September 6. It is expected that NJ.
X. Armstrong. an early pioneer, will be
the speaker OF the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

Those from out-of-town are; Sioux City.
Lohr and Hanlon, Psrmeley and Waters.
Lendholm and Henriquesi Denver. Mr.. and
Mrs. Nevins; Lincoln. Mr.. and Mrs. Acker-
man. Mr., Helwig; Grand island. sisvers
and Porter. Miller and Prince.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
To Alter Commonwealth Management.

CEDAR FALLS. Ia. Aug. 2z.-(speciai.)
Hon. J. II. Campbell Of Dies Moines.
chairman OF the state Central eommittee
Of the prohibition party in lowe, said
while attending the state convention at
Waterloo that b management Of the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
ReaI Estate Transfer..

These transfers were hied yesterday in
the abstract, title and loan once OF J. W.
Squire, l01 Pearl street:
William Feton to r. b. FELTON,. lot
block & Judson's LIST add 10
Nicola, " ao
William r.. and Sherman @. Clayton
TO Catherine Dolan, nwh 2 and ma
swA 2-75-&. i
j. r.. and Mary Clayton Embree.
guardians. 10 Catherine Dolan, und
= OF nwM 2 and M swA 2-7b-&. & d l.7Ss
Mary c.. Embree ct al 70 Catherine
Dolan. nwA and nh swA 2-75-SS, W d Il, 81
G. ID. Dillin 20 A. o. Wyland. lot 8.
block s. Underwood, W d....A........ $50
Joseph McSweeney 20 Charles w Vos-
Ter, lots IL and Is, block s. Carson,
Mary hutchinson Sumner to Emien LOW
Hutchinson. lots IS and II, Puppies
. Brown to frederick /. Herman, 500
lot g block 2 Larimers sub, " d.. LOO
First National bank OF Council Biuns
to Martin and Louise j.. Hinkel, out
lot b, Turkeys add. W d............. S.
i. A. Starkweather to Mrs. Della +.
Fennar, lot 4. block IL, MINISTERS
eod, v 100
r.sN.ran.s.rs. s-rrr.satso- ssS 40
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
Tell This to Your wife.

Electric Bitters cure female complaints,
surely and safely; dispell headaches, back
aches, nervousness or no pay. soc.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
walker Case Put on.
Building New Railroad.

Information has been received here that
the first contracts for grading have Just
been let on the line OF the low & st. Louis
In southern Iowa. A contract for grading
has been let to William Kenehck for that
portion Of the line from the state line
south of Centervllle to Melrose in Monroe
county, a distance OF about thirty miles,
the same being a part OF a proposed line
from st. Louis to Sioux City by way of
Des Moines. Work on the line has been in
progress in Missouri near Macon some time,
but this is the first part Of the road to be
constructed in Iowa. Nothing is known here
Of the plans Of the company.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

Davis sells paints.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23
ARE ALL READY FOR LABOR DAY

N. y. Plumbing CO.. telsDnoue ESQ.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-23

plumbing and heating. sr1by q Son
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-07
Mr.. Norris Unable to Canvass.

Mr.. Herbert E.. Norris, Democratic
nominee for the State Senate. was able
to be at his office yesterday. but his
condition IS such that his physician adj
vises that he cannot join III the canvass
prior TO October Is, and not then unless
his Improvement continues uninterrupted
Mr.. Norris regrets greatly his inability
TO join The other candidates on Monday,
at opening of canvass; but, of course. un-
der tn circumstances he will be OK
cuScd.
Hon. Armistead jones, candidate for
solicitor, and Hon. f.. W Pou. candidate
for Congress, have kindly consented to
arrange their appointments in this coun-
ty so rs 70 DC Will county candidates,
when possible. to discuss tho issues. The
former speaks With tho candidates Mon
day. in New Light township, at the open
ing OF the canvass in the count
Other good speakers will assist in rep
rcsenting Mr.. Norris until he can ioin
i'll the canvass.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-07
JoHER UPcHURCH CONSTABLE.
Nominated on the Second Ballot Last Right
After a Close Fight

Tho DELEGATES chosen at the township
primaries Wednesday night met in con-
vention last night and nominated John X.
Tpchurch as Constable for Raleigh
township and the following sixteen JUS
tees of the Peace: Graham Haywood,
J. c. Maroon, G. A. Separk, r. q. REID,
Vitruvius Register. y. ID. Glenn, J. NJ.
Norwood, r.. II. Brooks, d. c. Smith, W.
II. Hood, Thos. Badger, ST., f A. Won
bic. L. B. Pegram, NJ. 3. Barbee. John
Stronach and w. r. Macy.
The fight for constable was close, and
it required two ballots of the township
convention to determine its choice
Thomas E. Moore wasMr. Upchurch's
closest competitor. On~the first ballot
neither one received the necessary for
tv-ive votes. there being a difference OF
only about two votes betwee them. The
result of this ballot was: Cpchurch.
1921: Moore, 32.17; Harris, 1885; Scott,
9.95.
The second ballot stood: Upchurch.
IS 1-10: Moore, 244: Harris, = 6-lC;
Scott, 5 Go.
There was great enthusiasm when the
result was announced, and in respoase
to loud calls for a speech, Mr.. Upchurch
briefly thanked the convention for the
honor done him. He said: Il WISH l
could make a speech, but can't do 1t
A voice cried out: Your good looks
will make ~ for it,
Upon motion of Mr.. W. 3. Jones. the
convention cast one vote for the sixteen
magistrates elected in the primaries.
The convention was called to order by
Chairman l.. ,. Pegram, who requested
Mr.. J. C. Ellington to 1t as temporary
chairman. Mr.. w. L.. Watson was made
secretary and the temporary organiza-
ton was made permanent.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-07
TWO SUITS AGAINST sEAEOARD,
SO, 900 For Killing Of Doc Smith Near
Penitentiary SIS, 600 for Irjurirg
Fireman Smith.

TWO complaints were filed yesterday in
suits AGAINST the Seaboard Air Line.
One was by j. c. Maroon, administra-
tor of Doc" Smith, the old colored man
who was killed in the rear-end freight
collision at the Penitentiary last spring.
The complaint sets forth that deceased
had paid his fare and was riding as Il
passenger, that the train was stopped to
await orders, and that no flagman was
sent back to warn approaching trains.
The damages asked are $3, 600. Col. j. G.
L. Harris is attorney for plaintiff.
The other paper was filed by w. A.
Smith, the fireman who Was injured on
the morning Of April 18th, near Cary.
He claims that he was firing under En-
gineer Small, that there were orders to
stop at Cary, Which were disobeyed, and
a head-On collision resulted. Complaint
ants head was badly crushed and he was
scaldcd on the side and leg. $15, 600 is
asked i'll compensation.
Col. J. c. l.. Harris is plaintiffs attor-
lley in this suit also.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-10-07
KNITTING MILL
To Be Built and Operated BY
]. B. Martin
And His Son Ernest NJ. Martin. Plant Will
Be at Johnson St. and Railroad Avenue.
VIII Employ 40 or so People.

It is with great qualification that we
learn that Raleigh is very soon to have
| another knitting mill, which is to be
perfect in all of its appointments, and
will he equipped with all modern
improved machinery.
Mr.. ]. B. Martin, long a resident of
this city, and his son, Mr.. Ernest NJ.
Martin, are the authors of this new en-
terprise, and Will build and operate the
mill, furnishing all Of the capital. It
will not be a stock mpany there be-
ing no stockholders, except the origina-
tors.
The plant is to be a two-story brick
building, and will be located at the cor
ner of Johnson street and Railroad
avenue. The outside dimensions of the
building viii be 34x9O feet, and some
forty or fifty people will be given en-
ployment therein.
1t is learned also that Mr.. Martin has
secured the services of a superintendent
who has had fifteen years of practical
experience in managing knitting mills,
Mr.. Thomas ~. Jones, of kernersville,
N. c., one Of the most experienced ma
chinists in that line in the South. He
Will have entire charge of the work IL
the new plant.
Mr.. Jones is now superintendent Of
the Davis-CreWs Knitting Mill, in ker-
nersville, which he constructed five
years ago and of which he has been SUI
perintendent YER since. Previous to
that time he had charge of knitting
mills in Nashville, Tenn, for a number
of years.
This will be gratifying news to the
many friends in this city of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Jones, who formerly lived here, and
will thus again become residents of the
city.