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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
CARRIED BABY IN HIS ARMS
To Save Himself From Being Shot
TO Death.

TO Death.
Beattyyilc, Ky.-At the convcning
OF court this morning b. r. Jouett
made the opening statement for the
commonwealth in the Hargis-Callahan
case for the assassination Of j. b. Mar.
cum. He implicated in the conspiracy,
in addition to Jim Hargis and Ed. Cal
lahan, B, F. French, John Smith, John
Abner and Tom White.
One incident which he promises to
prove was plot for Tom White to
shoot Marcum with a shotgun as he
passed Hargis' store, Marcum passed
by, holding his baby in his arms. White,
he said, was upbraidcd for not shoot
ing, and replied that he did not want
to kill the baby. Hargis is quoted as
saying:
"You ought to send the brat to hell
with its daddy"
He promised to prove by James Mann
and Asbury Spiccr that Hargis tried to
get them to kill Mareum, agreeing to
give Spicer $500 to do the work. Har-
gis feared that Marcum would be ac-
quilted of libel charge, and Jett and
White were given their final orders for
the actual assassination in the court
house door, Hargis and Callahan look
ing on from in front. He was followed
by ]. j. G, Bach on behalf of the de-
fenso.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

st. Louis-Enest Shank, an electrl-
clan, started around an electric car,
after aIighting from It, and was struck
and killed by an automobile The au-
tomobile was owned by Mrs. Fred w.
Nolker widow of rich brewer and
was occupied by Mrs. Nolker and Ed
win A. Lemp, a member of the well.
known family OF brewers. The chauf-
feur, August Smith, was arrested and
Jailed, and Mrs. Nolker and Mr.. Lemp
were allowed to proceed to their
homes Mrs. Nolker, it is said, suf-
fered nervous shock. She is often
seen on the boulevards with her large
cream-colored machine, and by her
side a big bull pup valued at $500.
Mrs, Nolker is something of a dog
fancier Her fatherin-law VIM. F,
Nolker, died several weeks ago as the
result of an automobile accident.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
sANTo DoMINGo's TROUBLES.
Wants Uncle Sam to Give Moral Sup.
port In the Issuance Of
Bonds.

Washington-A conference was held
at the state department between the
representatives of Santo Domingo and
the government of the United States
over the settlement of the situation
relative to Santo Domingo's foreign
debts.
There we're two propositions under
consideration.
One of these was to create an in.
ternational commission to consider the
foreign claims against Santo Domin.
go and scale them down to a reason.
able basis.
The other is for the United States
to give her moral support to Santo
Domingo in the issuance of bonds to
cover the amount of the foreign debt
when so scaled down, and with these
satisfy all outstanding DENTS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

ing to his calculations, he would reach
home not later than October Of this
year.
Eskimos and dogs, it is supposed
were taken aboard the Roosevelt last
summer, for it is on the hardy inhabit.
ants of the polar regions that Peary
always relied, 1t was thought. how.
ever, that whaling vessel might
bring some tidings of the Roosevelt.
and the failure of any news of the ex.
pedition to reach the outside world
for so many mon hs is arousing the
keenest anxiety.
It is now just thirty years since
Peary began his york az an Arctic
explorer.
Since 1886 when he made his first
journey, his great aim in life has been
to reach the ore spot on earth which
ever has been considered unattainable.
He has not forgotten, however, to
make complete scientific observations
on his trips, and has contributed as
much, il not more, than any other ex-
plorer to knowledge of the polar re.
gions
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

Inc Middleton Fruit Company, with
Fouquarters at Oakland, Cal, recently
pught 400 acres of land near Biloxi and
.lu establish a fig farm. No section of
N Union offers greater advantages than
'7ississippi in the way of fruit raising,
II even those from a great distance are
Fglnnlng to realize this fact
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
eNN~ANNN~~~~~N~~,~.
, kilograms Say That !
tNNN@&NNNN%NNNAN~'

Arkansas popullsts name Rev. T. w.
Hayes Prescott, for governor.
Kaiser makes King Haakon honor.
ary admiral German navy.
Denied that Geo AIDE and Lucy Tag.
CART, dnughter Of Tom, are engaged.
Suspect arrested on charge of hold.
ing up five stages in Yosemite.
The lid war continues to rage at St.
Joseph Mo.
Secretary Taft made speech to North
Carolina republicans.
Oliver Bryan, wife whipper. beat 10
death by neighbors at Evansville. Ind.
Gould linesc enter suit to enioin en-.
forcemont of Texas rates.
AT Cleveland federal grand jury in,
yestieating oil and rail rates.
One man killed, -four injured. by dy.
Mantle at brick works, Danville. Ill.
British schooner Stanley Joseph lost,
with all hands, on Grand Banks.
Sultan opposes United States hav.
ing ambassador at Constantinople.
Tcrre laute preachers want Sunday
base bail stopped
Cloudburst at Dawson, l. T.. sub.
merged railroad and houses.
The czariana has asked the advice
of a noted clalryoyant
Kaiser and King Edward once more
on friendly terms.
Porto Rico's coffee crop will be rec.
orl breaker.
Upton Sinclair will run for con.
gress on socialist ticket.
Senator Clark buys $4,000 acres
coal lani near Trinidad, Col.
Senator Stone, of Missouri. SAYS II
will be Taft and Bryan.
Cannon will speak in New England
and st. Louis.
Frank, youngest son Of late Jay
Gould, hurt in automobile accident.
King Edward will abandon horse
racing
Adolphus Busch will make his Los
Angeles grounds finest in Union
Employees Of Pennsylvania road
must dispose Of coal mining stock.
Edward Drummonj, American citi.
zen, imprisoned in Guatemala
Gov. Folk of Missouri says he is
not candidate for president.
Ambassador Reid's daughter report.
ed engaged to viscount
Georgia socialists name J. h. Os.
born or governor.
Congressman Adams, of Wisconsin,
died in Chicago.
French president gave dinner to
the Longworths.
Maj. Gen. Nickel, formerly profes.
sor of military tactics in Japan, dead.
Harrison Terrell last nurse of Gen,
Grant, died in Washington.
Nathan Skinner, prominent. 7r, died
in Chicago suddenly.
Robert Guldon, 66, dropped dead on
his farm near Dallas, Tex.
Snow reports Dakota wheat good
and ahead of time.
Alfonso of Spain has named new
cabinet
Mrs. Thaw's mother says she never
introduced daughter to White.
Wife of John II. Havlin. theater
man, dead at Rockaway Park.
Lumpkin has withdrawn as csndl.
date for senator in South Carolina
The Longworths will visit the king
of Belgium,
Missouri's wheat crop is estimated
at 90,00O,000 bushels.
Goulds may, allow Count Boni ali.
mony.
Roosevelt declines to preside at Bry.
an meeting.
Overdue steamer America towed In.
to Bermuda disabled.
Kansas populists have nominated a
ticket of their own
Iowa socialists name a full state
ticket
Arkansas prohibitionists nominate ].
b. Adams, Polk county for governor.
Gov. Folk of Missouri pardoned Ma,
rion Hedgepath. train robber.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS
Mississippi College.

The report OF President w r. Low.
rey Of Mississippi College formed an in
teresting feature Of the Baptist State
convention in session at Vicksburg.
There were $50 pupils enrolled at tho
college last year, and it was hoped that
the number would be increased to 400
next session. The income from rents
and other sources had been sufficient to
meet all running expenses. The pres
ent endowment of the college was $780,
945.47, and of this amount s66, ,352.77
had been added to the fund during the
past five years.
The report stated that the Jennings
family of Water Valley, who had prom
ised $40, 900 for a memorial hall to the
late Capt. Z. 7. Jennings, had already
paid to the college 1000 of this
amount and would pay the additional
$4,000 before the next year. The Gen
eral Educational Society having prom
ised the college S25, 900 on the condition
that $4,000 be raised by the college
before the end of this year, approxi-
mately $4,000 had already been sub
scribed for the college. The 500 900
given the college endowment fund by
Andrew Carnegie was also dependent
on the raising Of this s75, 900 by the col
lege.
The convention was asked to set aside
the coming November as college month,
when the collections would be taken up
IN the various Baptist churches of the
State for the benefit of the Baptist in-
stitutions Of learning.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
OWNERSHIP OF HATCHIE COON
Again in Serious Dispute Three Sets
of Claimants.

AGAIN IN SERIOUS dispute Three Sets
Of Claimants.
Washington, d, C.-There is an in
teresting revival of the question as to
the ownership of Hatchie Coon Island,
containing about 1900 acres, in st.
Francis river about forty miles north
west of Memphis. This is unsurveyed
land, The doubt arises as to whether
this land passed under the compromise
of 1898, under the swamp land grant of
1850, or whether it is still United States
land.
If it passed to the State under this
grant it now belongs TO the st. Francis
leyee board under the act of the Arkan-
5as Legislature of 1893, or toits grantees;
otherwise it is still United States land,
and subject to the homestead laws.
This land contains a valuable growth
Of cottonwood, oak and gum timber, be-
sides very valuable alluvial soil.
The question of ownership now is be-
ing bitterly contested and attorneys for
the various parties are investigating
every phase of the situation. Several
million dollars are involved.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
BRYAN WILL ACCEPT RENoMINA.
TlON.

Wsshineton-Former United States
Senator James X. Jones, of Arkansas,
who was chairman Of the Democratic
national committee when VIM. ]. Bryan
made his campaigns for the presl.
idency in 1895 and 1900, has received
letter from Mr.. Bryan In which no
announces that he will accept the
nomination for president for the third
time if It is rendered him. The let.
ter is dated at Stockholm, Sweden,
June 18.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
PRESIDENT DOESN'T WANT ONE.

81 have talked with President Roose.
welt on the matter Of denomination"
said republican Of long experience,
at the Union League club. There are
few things so calculated to irritate tho
president as the constant iteration in
certain political quarters that his Of
ficiaI utterance, issued from the White
House on election night, 1904, that he
was not a candidate for denomination
and would not be, was open to discus.
sion"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
No Ioint Debate.

The management Of the Mississippi
Chautauqua seems to have made a mis-
take in billing Gov Vardaman and Rep
resentative John s. Williams to speak in
"joint discussion" at Gulfport on a GER
tain specified date Neither one of these
distinguished gentlemen, it seems, had
made any arrangements for any Joint
discussion, or, in fact, to speak at Gulf.
port at all.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

Chicago-Acting under instructions
from Judge X. NJ. Lands, jury in the
federal court found the Alton road, ],
N. Faithorn, its former vice-president
in charge of traffic, and F, A. Wann,
its former general freight agent guilty
of giving rebates by paying the
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger Co, pack
ers, 81 car upon traffic which the
packing company turned over to the
railroad at Kansas City.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
RolestvenskN Acnultted.

Sc. Petersburg-After deliberating
ten hours the naval court acquitted
Admiral Rojestvensky of blame in
surrendering to the Japanese in the
battle of the sea Of Japan. Four other
officers were condemned to death, but
the emperor will be petitioned to com.
mute the sentences to dismissal from
the service
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
rbav's Mother viii Determine.

New York-Whether Harry Kendall
Thaw shall go to trial for the killing
of Sanford White, or shall be taken
before lunacy commission in an eff.
fort to save him from trial, will de-
pend upon the decision of his mother,
who is now on the sea, and who will
reach New York in a few days.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Alleged Plot to Blow up Gar.

London-The Copenhagen CORE
spondent Of the Morning Leader says
that the reason for the abandonment
of the czar's yachting trip was the dis
covery that mines had been placed in
the gulf Of Finland, obviously with
the intention Of blowing up the i'm
perial yacht, The appearance of a
suspicious-looking craft in the gulf led
the authorities to employ divers, who
found several mines.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

Brussels-T celebrated farm OF
Mont st. Jean, where Wellington
awaited Blucher's arrival at the battle
Of Waterloo, Notwithstanding the sue.
cessive assaults Of Napoleon's troops
has been sold for 10000 francs ($14,.
OO0) The purchaser is Alfred Ma.
doux. 1t is feared that the farm
house will shortly be demolished if
not bought by public subscription.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Clean Up, SAYS Wilson,

Chicago-Secretary Wilson is in the
city to confer with the packers updl
the enforcement Of the new law. "The
thing the packers must do" said he,
"is to clean up" The department is
going to have cleanliness before every.
thing else. There is no reason why
we should not have the best meat in
the world, WE HAVE THE BEST
CATTLE"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Bandit Identified na a Convict,

Springfield, lll,-The police claim
to have succeeded in identifying the
desperate who terrorlzed he city
Sunday. July 1, when he assaulted
Sergt Fehr and killed Ben Lederle,
making his escape in stolen rig in
the face of an infuriatei mob. He is
said to be Jethro Stogdall, paroled
convict from Chester penItentlary
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

Paris-The Goulds may allow Count
Boni Castellane, husband of Anna
Gould, alimony. The count, having
been kicked out of the chamber OF
deputies for the alleged purchase OF
votes, is standing for reelection.
Copies of the stories of his treatment
of his wife, as published in the New
York papers, are being sent to voters
in the district.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Fnr Old Ladies, Hnme.

The Old Ladies' Home Association of
Mississippi reports good headway with its
work of raising funds for the building of
the home in the western suburbs of Jack
son. About $4,000 is now in hand, and
within short time the building commit
tee will have plans and specifications
drawn and work commenced on the struc-
ture
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Saw a Woman Got the Money.

New York-The strange disappear
ance of 100000 from the treas.
ury of the Mgtual Life Insur-
ance Co. limited by President Peabody
at the inception of his administration
and alluded to by the Truesdale com
mittee, has been discovered TO have
heen lent to woman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
To Dethrone Korean Emperor.

Tokio-Rumors are in circulation
here to the effect that Marquis Ito,
Japanese resident general at Seoul in
tends to dethrone the present emperor
of Korea in favor of Prince Wihwa,
who is said to have declined the sum
mons to the throne, ostenslbly on ac-
count Of Illness Marquis Itos drastic
policy in Korea is generally accepta-
BILE to the Japanese newspapers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Verdict Affirmed.

In the case of the Southern Railway
VS.. Samuel Wiley, the court upheld the
$4,000 verdict awarded by the Circuit
Court of Tishomingo county to the APP
pellee for personal injuries sustained by
the appellee while employed by the rail
road company with a steam shovel outfit
at gravel pit near Iuka.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Wants Officers Removed.

Richmond, Va.-Edward 7. Sanford,
assistant United States attorney, of
Knoxville, Tenn, made motion in the
United States district court here to re-
move S. T, Morgan, president of the
Virginia Carolina Chemical Company,
and Fortescue White and S, Dabney
Crenshaw, other officers in the same
company, to the middle district of Ten
nessee for trial under the indictments
made against them there for violation
of the Sherman antitrust law. The
motion includes request that they give
bond for their appearance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
State Insurance Company.

The incorporators Of the Mississippi
Home Relief Association have applied for
and secured approval OF their charter to
begin business in the town of Bonneville,
in Prentiss county, the association being
formed for the purpose of writing life in
surance, the maximum policy to be
$1,000
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Threw Herself Under Switch Engine.

Peoria, lll.-Suffering from sud
den attack of dementia, during
which she wandered from home and to
the railroad yards, a mile away, Miss
Mary Murphy, aged "a, a teacher in
the Peoria public schools, committed
suicide by throwing herself under the
wheels of switch engine. Her head
was cut off and her body mangled. No
cause is ascribed for the act except
poor health.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Picnic and Barbecue.

A big barbecue and picnic was given
by the Masons and Knights OF Pythias at
Schater, in Leaore county Dinner was
served to several thousand people from
all over the county. Several speeches by
prominent lodgemen, two ball games and
other amusements helped to make the
large crowd enjoy itself
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Ice Men Charged With Conspiracy.

Philadelphia. District Attorney Bell
today caused the issuance of warrant
for the arrest of Henry Behrenberg,
president of the Mountain Ice Com
pany, on charge of conspiracy. 1t
may be necessary to ask for a requisi-
tion on the governor OF New Jersey.
Warrants were recently issued at the
instance Of Mr.. Bell 'or the arrest of
thirteen ice dealers who are charged
with entering into aconspiracy to main
tain an exorbitant price for ice. All OF
tne defendants waived hearings and
gave bail for their appearance.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Houston Branch Progress.

Track laying on the Houston branch
Of the Mobile & Ohio has been completed
to Calhoun City, in Calhoun county The
smfacing crew is now engaged in bal
lasting the track between Vardaman and
Dermer, and just as soon as this work is
finished it is thought that trains will be-
gin running between Okolona and Cal
houn City, At present the trains run to
Vardaman and back to Okolona the same
day. It is not definitely known what
course the road will take from Calhoun
City, but it is generally understood that
the management has no intention OF
stopping the road in Calhoun county.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
President VIII Not Preside.

Oyster Bay, N Y.-Presldent Roose-
welt will not preside at the reception
the Commercial Travellers Antitrust
league is to tender William J. Bryan
at Madison Square garden, New York,
August 10, on Mr.. Bryan's return from
around the world,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

New York-The first bale of this
years cotton crop was sold at auction
here and brought q cents per pound.
1t was shipped from Falfurrias, Star
county, Tex. The bale was knocked
down to the highest bidder in front
of the New York cotton exchange It
will he shipped to Liverpool England.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Murdered Boy Found in Box Car

Tulsa, l. T.-The mangled body Of
S-year-old Harry Prister. son of John
Prister, of West Tulsa, was found coy-
cred with wheat in a box car at Fran
els, l. 7. 1t is believed that the boy
was murdered by tramps and the body
thrown into the car.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Insurance Companies Enter.

Insurance Commissioner w. Q. Cole
reports that three new fire insurance
corporations have made application to
enter the State to do business. They
are the Cosmopolitan Fire of New York,
the American of Newark, N. j., and the
Guardian Fire of Pittsburg.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Mother and Children Burn to Death.

Mother and Children Burn TO Death.
Lafayette, lnd.-Mrs. Solomon Co.
bau and her six children were burned
to death at night in fire that de-
stroyed their home here. Solomon Go.
beau, the husband and father, was
badly burned, but will recover. The
entire family was asleep when the fire
started.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
To Protect Women,

Chicago-ln an effort to stop the
brutal criminal attacks on women and
children which have been so prevalent
in Chicago recently, the city council
unanimously passed a resolution urg,
ing capital punishment for such out
RACES.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Diamond swalIower Sentenced.

Omaha, Neb,-Miss Mae Hayes, con.
victed of the theft of a diamond, which
she swallowed, has been sentenced to
Ave years in the penitentiary. The
diamond remains In her stomach
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Gave Life for Mothers Good Name.

Hopkinsvllle, Ky.-Brice Edwards
and Walter Pettus met at the depot,
Edwards accused Pettus of maligning
his mother and struck him over the
head with heavy board. Pettus drew
his knife and plunged 1t into Edwards
side, killing him. Pettus escaped,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Product Missouri Mines and ouarries.

jefferson City, Mo.-Missouri
mines and quarries the past year, ac.
cording to bulletin, produced S49,,
OG9, ,294 worth of wealth.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14

Through the efforts of Vice President
Washington, Of the Cotton Association,
Starkville is to have cotton warehouse
for the purpose of caring for cotton safe
ly and cheaply while being held for fair
price.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Reparation to Drcyfus.

Paris-lt is stated that Capt Dfey.
fus will receive full reparation at the
conclusion of the present inquiry, and
will be proposed for legion of honor
medal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Aoree as 70 Abvsinnia,

London-Foreign Secretary Gray for
Great Britain Ambassador Tittoni, for
Italy, and Paul Cambon, for France
have agreed upon the draft Of the
agreement concerning Abyssinia.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
IL c. V Renninn.

The reunion of the old U. G. V. camp
of Benton county was celebrated at Ash
land, with a large crowd in attendance.
The welcome address was made by Hon,
w. A. Mcdonald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Hearst Not a Candidate.

San Francisco-Congressman Will
lam Randolph Hearst said:
"a would like to state very positive.
ly that ! am not a candidate for the
democratic presidential nomination In
1QO9u
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Socialists Nominate HAYWOOD.

Denver, Col-The Socialist party of
Colorado held convention in this
city and nominated full state ticket,
headed by William D. Haywood, secre-
tary-treasurer of the Western Fedora
ton of Miners, now In prison in Idaho,
for governor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Cen. MeauherIs Widow Dead.

New York - Mrs. Elizabeth M.
]. Meagher widow of Gen. Thomas
f. Meagher, who led the famous Irish
brigade in the civil war, died at her
home in Rye, Westchester county, of
heart disease.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
REYNOLDS TOOK Five Years.

New Reynolds, who was convicted at
Greenyille of manslaughter and sentenced
to ten years Imprisonment, accepted
reduction of the sentence to five years
and waived appeal,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-07-14
Taft In North Carolina.

Greensboro, N. C.-Secretary of
War Taft delivered an address before
the delegates to the North Carolina
state convention, His speech is re-
garded as the opening of the repub.
lican congressional campaign.