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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
LAST ROAD YIELDS
TO CAROLINA LAW
Louisville and Nashville Notifies
Governor New Rate Will Be
Effective from August 9th.

RALEIGH, N c., August Gov
crnor Glenn late this afternoon re-
ceived a telegram from the authorities
of the Louisville and Nashville Rail
road. saying that the road would put
the State l-4sccnt rate into effect on
the Sth of August
This is the last road to surrender to
the State laws. and on the Sth of Au-
guest all the railroads in North Caro-
lima above sixty miles long will be
using the State rate. The Louisville
and Nashville has only thirteen miles
of trackage in North Carolina, this
from the Georgia line to Murphy, in
Cherokee county, but the North Caro-
lima Corporation Commission rules that
1t Is controlled by the Atlantic Coast
line, which has q majority of its track
and does not come In the class OF In
dependently owned and operated rail.
roads, under sixty miles. which are ex-
empted from the 21-4-cent rate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
CANDIDATE d. A. KELLYS
SERIOUS COMPLAINT
Together With Hon. 7. G, Pitcher
Files Request for Recount.
Not "Wince at Fraud
rsnecIaltorThe Times. Dispatch.

WARRENTON, VA, August 3D., a,
Kelly, who was defeated for tho House
OF Del cgHtes on the race OF the returns
In the Democratic primary last week,
and who. together with ~ O. liicher,
who was defeated for the state senate,
filed "a protest With the country chair
man, asking for a recount, to-day, fur
tier alleges that there is strong evil
dence of fraud and gross Irregularities
and adds which Is given for pnhllca-
II am perfectly willing to accept
defeat as y result OF an elsction fairy
and honestly conducted but cannot
and win not vince at fraud
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
NAME HARDWOOD SHENltf'.

Especial to Tho Times-DispatchJ
DURHAM, n. c., August 5.--Jonn T.
Harwood was appointed sheriff Of Dur
ham county at meeting of the Board
of County Commissioners this after
noon to iii the uneXpired term OF the
late Sheriff f. p. Markham quite q
number that made appi lcauoh 20 tile
hoard 10 fiji the vacancy, among whom
tho most active were j. j, ThraXloh
and l.. b. Markham, the latter being
a son of tho former sheriff. Coroner
Naddry has been acting sherlfi since
lhe death Of Sheriff Markham, the mrs
az last mon tn. John +. HARDWOOD mas
been identified with the county io'
some time as deputy sheriff
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
SENDS NEGRO TO GRAND JURY
WHO KILLED FREEMAN LEE
lisp eclal 10 rhe rlmes-plspateh.l

DANvILLE, VA. August 5.-George
Robertson. tho negro who last Satur-
day shot and killed Freeman Lee, also
colored, near the city, was arraiGned
in the Mayors Court to-day or the
charge of murder The case was sent
on to the next term Of the grand jury
ana the accused remanded to Jail in
default of $500 bond.
The evidence against the negro, sc
far as the murder charge Is concerned
is rather 1llmsy; but he will be prose
cuted for criminal carelessness.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
FORMER TICKET AGENT
GREEN TO BE GROCER
{special to The Times Dispatch.)

Especial to The Times Dispatch3
RALEIGH. N. c., August Sc. O.
Pratt has arrived from Greenwood, ;.
C., to succeed T. Z. Green as city ticket
agent for the Southern Railway Com
pany here. Green is the agent who
was arrested and spent q. night in Jaii
in connection with the prosecution OF
the Southern Railway Company lot
the violation of the two and quarter
cent passenger rate, etc. Mr.. Green
retires from the service OF the COM
pany very soon for the purpose OF de-
voting HIS time to the business OF the
j. b. Green Grocery Company, In which
he has for some time been large
i,tockholdcr.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06

Norfolk. The Pythians are under the
care of Major Rice, superintendent Of
the Pythian bureau at the exposi-
tion
The Ohio Pythians go into camp
somewhere annually. They VIII havs
daily military drills and manoeuvres
at the exposition. No business meet
ings will be held. The larger portion
of the encampment Is made UP from
the Third Regiment of Cincinnati
Pythans, under the command of Coll
onel w. J. Kline. who will also COM
mand the entire camp.
Attract Much Attention.
The first drill OF the Pythians oc-
Cured on Lee Parade at $50 this
evening. Drilling in their striking
uniforms the knights attracted the
attention of thousands. The Ohio mill
tary band, composed of forty pieces,
accompanies the Ohio knights.
Lieutenant-Governo George A.
Prouty, of Vermont, who has been at
the Vermont Exposition Building. left
for home tonight. The Lieutenant
Governor. who is member of tho
Vermont Exposition Commission. was
here for the purpose of making ar
engagements Tor Vermont Day at the
Fair. which will be September 18th
An elaborate program has been out
lined for the day, and Mr.. Prouty
says that thousands of vermonters
will attend the exposition. He thinks
Jamestown one OF the most complete
and interesting expositions ever held
The great advance guard of con.
fectioners has arrived at the Inside
| Inn for the Convention OF the Ma.
| tional .Jobbing Confectioners' Asso
citation. wfi-ns will meet Welnesoa. J.
to continue for three days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
NORTH CAROLINA TO
HAVE GREAT WEEK
Program Now Complete for Old
North States Celebration at
jamestown Exposition.
GLENN AND OTHERS SPEAK
Exercises Of Interesting Charac-
ter at Auditoriuln-Carolina
Troops Will Be There.
[special to The Tines-Dispatch. ]

Especial to The T!Ines-Dispatch'! 49,
RALEIGH, N. c., August 5.-The Of
fetal program for North Carolina
Week at the Jamestown Exposition has
| been arranged, and features have been
provided for nearly every day in the
week.
There will be daily military eSer-
cises by the North Carolina military
| band.
| The detailed program for the week
lis as follows:
/ August 1Sth-Governor Glenn, staff
and official party Will arrive via. Sea-
1 board Air Line Railway at Portsmouth
about $50 p. NJ. They will be met
at the station by AGO mmittee from the
j North Carolina Society of Norfolk
who Will escort them to their hotel in
4 Norfolk, where they win be the guests
1 of the North Carolina Society.
/ August 14th-At 10 a. NJ. the Cover
inor and party will be driven over the
i city of Norfolk In automobiles, bear
ling the colors of the State Of North
Il Carolina.
Il Up. Nippon the arrival Of the Gov
ernor OF North Carolina al the Expo
sition Grounds he will be received al
Il the gates by reception committee
4 consisting of the officials of the James.
town Exposition Company, md es
corted to the North Carolina State
Building. where he Will remain during
7, North Carolina Week.
P. M.-The Governor and of1icia
/ party will visit the North Carolina
"A exhibits in the various exhibit palaces
where they will be received by mem
bers of the North Carolina Commits
sion.
Excrciscs ut Auditorium.
August 15th--At II A. NJ. the Gov.
ernor OF North Carolina will leave tho
North Carolina State Building, accom-.
panied by his staff, members of tn,
North Carolina commission and a milf
tary escort Of the North Carolina State
) troops, arriving at the Auditorium
Building at 1880 A. NJ, where the fol
lowing exercises Will take place:
Auditorium, 11:S0 a. M.-Open-
ing prayer by. the Rev. Chietzberg.
Music.
Hon. G S. Powell. president Of
the North Carolina commission and
master Of ceremonies, will present
Hon st. George Tucker, president
of the jamestown Exposition Com
pany, who will deliver the address
OF welcome on behalf of the expo
siticn.
Music.
: Address by Lieutenant- Governor
= Francis j. Winston. of North Car
:. oina.
. Music
, Address by the Hon. Robert b.
). Glenn, Governor Of North Carolina.
3 Music.
! (Music will be furnished BY the
/, North Carolina Third Regiment,
: Band.)
Reviewing stand 8 p. M.-Review
by Governor Glenn. of North Caro-
lima, assisted by the Governor Of
Virginia, Governor Of Massachu-
sets MajorGeneral IT, d. Grant.
III Admiral Harrington and other
N army and navy representatives.
|s Review will consist OF the sol
n dies and sailors stationed at tho
III cXposition the North Carolina
" troops and other military organiza-
n tions encampcd at the exposition,
'd $3.50 to IL 7, M.-Reception to
N tho Governor of North Carolina by
II tho North Carolina State Commits
Id sion at the North Carolina State
n Building,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
CROWDS NOW FLOCK
TO THE EXPOSITION
Attendance on jamestown Show
Increasing by Leaps and
Bounds-Praise.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS THERE
Uniformed Ranks Of Ohio Give
First Drill, and Thousands
Watch the Movements.
PROGRAM AT
JAMESTO WV EXPOSITION
knights of Prtlsins Day.
Nntionnl JobblnS COnfcctloncrs'

-t5 knights of PrthiHs Day.
,Nntionul JobblnS COnfcctloncrs'
Day.
Conventions Meetings:
Alumnac Christian Brothers Col
1cEc.
knights Of Columbus.
International Association OF Nh
nicipal Electricians.
National JobbIns Confcctioncrs'
Association.
National Confectionery Sales
mems Associations, Auditorium, 10
10 so. l5
sss. Knights of. sPyt!,ias.s 1919 !,
IiNIl bitten of sSeathsr bureau
4 Earthquakes RccOrGef, Governinent
building 4.
Special Exhibition by the Fisk
jubilee Singers at the Negro build
ing.
Session of Model School.
Preparation Of large weather map
from reports from all sections of
p the country, Government building
A.
Mexican National Band Concert,
Reviewing Stand.
Geographic and StercOpticOn icx-
liibltion, Scenes on Indian Rcscrv;i-
ton, with lecture, Interior Depart
mcnt, Government Building a.
Organ Recital, II. Leslie Carter,
Auditorium.
Biogrnphlc Exhibition and Lcc1
turc, scenes in Yosemite Valley,
Government Building A.
Phinney'. United states Band.
United states Lifc-Snying SER
vice Drill ut station.
Illustrated Lecture. Rcclniming
Nntt 10
S. d., s., Interior Department., Gov
crnment building "A.
Daylight Fireworks, Lee Parade.
Special Exhibition by the Fisk
Jubilee Singers ut the Negro Duild-
ing.
Illustrated Lecture, yellowstone
National Park by 2ir. Il. G. Culver,
Interior Department, Government
building a.
Special Concert, Auditorium, A!isx
KcrnS, Mr.. Pfouts and Mr.. Sh0nert.
Mile. Isogcrts Double Somcr-
snultinE Automobile, ON the War
path.
Dress Parade, TWenty-third In
fnntrS.
Mexican National Band Concert,
Reviewing Stand.
Drill by Twelfth United States
Cavalry.
phinney's United states Band
Concert, Auditorium.
Mile. DoEert's Double somcr-
suulting Automobile, ON the War
path.
Especial, to The Times-Dispatch.l
ia M ESTO WIN XPO SlTlOt
\ GROUNDS, August 5.-Wlthout spec
tacuar features to attract them tho,
sands of visitors were at the expos
ton to-day and to-night' It is q
obvious fact that the attendance
the fair is increasing by leaps AZ
bounds. One of the interesting fe'
lures at the exposition this week
the presence of tho Ohio knights
Pythians Uniformed Rank. The last
lsthe brigade arrived to-day. III
Ohio knights are In camp within u
Exposition Grounds, and With the
is the First Battalion OF the Virgin
,Regiment, including companies fro
Franklin, Suffolk, Portsmouth al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06

Dear Bunch.
Speaking OF nature studies and ma
ture takers aud other fakers.gd did YOU
ever pause long enough TO reflect that
it's easier To catch an elephant than a
mouse? But the trouble is THAT ele-.
plants are not running around loose
tell you. one thing that surprises most
people, and that Is the shoes they buy
from my boss. They wear like cie-
phant hide. only they're light in weight
and more comfortable. Only the best
feathers are used. and you are sure 10
get the correct styles when you buy
from mybcss. Do YOU know that little
fat shoe salesman al the store2 He won't
sell shoes unless they fit the feet; that
pleases the old man, because he likes
satisfied customers There's per
cent. off on all shoes and OXfords now;
all feathers. Original rrices were $500
X to $500. I'll be back az the store soon,
but don't wait for me-
WILLIE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
AHREST COLOR11D LAWYER
ON ENIB F1XXLIIM CHARGE
i sneclal 10 The Times 1,Isputcb

Special 10 The Times Dispatch.
DURHAM, N. c., August 5,---W. p,
Cannady, a colored lawyer Of this city
was arrested this morning on the
charge Of entertainments, According to
the charge Cannady collected money
Tor a client and afterward denied that
he ever made the collection, He was
given a hearing before Squire COY
where he emphatically denied tbs
charge, saying that he did not refuse
to pay his client. 1t was afterwards
sottled by Cannady paying the cost %
the court,paying his client, Tom Byrd
what he said was due him and also
paying Byrd's lawyers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
LIGHTNING STRIKES HOUSE,
But. NO ONE INJURED
(snocia, 10 Ths3Time s-Dispatch.

Especial to ThesTimes-
RALEIGH. N. C.,sAugust 5.--The res
tdence Of Mr.. C. C. Mcdonald was struck
by lightning yesterday afternoon dur
ing severe storm that passed over the
city. No one was injured. and fire was
prevented by a heavy downpour Oh
rain.
During July the rainfall in this sec
ton was lighter than for twenty years
vast but this whole section mas Just
experienced a very fine season Oh ram.
Crops are reported to be the hhest
grown hereabouts in years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
lady BECOMES DESPERATELY
ILL WHILE ATTENDING CHURCH
Especial to The Times-D ispa

CHESTER, VA, August 5.-Mrs. w.
G. Ivey while attending services at
the Ivcy Memorial Church yesterday
morning. was taken suddenly i'll at the
close of the service, and could not be
taken home till o'clock T. M.
doctor was summoned, who has peen
In cons tant attendance since, and her
case is feared to be n hopeless one.
Her children and relatives have been
summoned to her bedside.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
TO Attend Wedding.

Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
CHESTER, VA, August 5.-Nlrs. T. j..
Shepherd, briGc--oom, With Mrs. G. Is.
Bowles, DIR. A. j. Hurt and Miss Mary
Friend, bridesmaid, left this place
this morning for Ballsville, near which
place the marriage of Mr.. Shepherd
and Miss Edna McIaurine will be ceie-
bated tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
GETTING DATA FOR
JUDGE PR|TCHARD
Judge Montgomery Standing
Master, viii Begin Taking
Evidence August 10th.
MUST REPORT NEXT MONTH.
Information Concerning Southern
Must Be in Courts Hands
on September 18th.
--------------------.----e-


Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
RALEIGH, ~ Ct, August 5.-~Formcr
fudge ~. ~. Mont somery, standing
master, announces that he will begin
the taking of evidence in the now
famous injunction litigation in the
United states Circuit Court for testing
The constitutionality Of the North
Carolina 2 ~ cont passenger rate net
Saturday, August 10Th ia the general
,mces of the Southern Railway Com
;-ny at Washington. D. c.. this being
40 case Of the Southern Railway
hmpany VS.. the Corporation Commits
(1on and the Attorney General, In
N'lch United States Judge Pritchard
ISSUED the Injunction res trainlng the
operation of the rate act until 1t shall
have been adjudicated as to constitu-
tionalitS.
Tho sittings Of the gpecial masters
court aret.under the Instructions Of
Judge Pritchard. 10 BIO wherever the
convenience OF tho court and counsel
may dictate. The sittings at the Offices
of the Southern In Washington will
be for the taking of evidence for the
complainant railroad company. The
order In this case Is for the report
Of the standing master to be made 10
Judge Pritchard at Asheville not later
than Septem Der 25th next Then he is
10 find the facts In the case Of the
Atlantic Coast Line, involving much
the same issues, BY January. 1903.
New Enterprises.
new enterprise for North Carolina
was chartered to-day, 1t being the
Acme Match Company, the factory to
be located IN Greensboro. The .noor-
porators are ]. p, Palmer, Gus Pal-
mer and H. a. Wade, all Of Winston
Salem The capital Is 100000 author
lied, and $1,000 subscribed. This is
the only match factory ever char
tered in this State.
Another charter is for the Sharps-
burg Banking Company, of&Nash coun-
ty Capital, $4,000, subscribed by J.
-. Dawes and others.
The Planters Hardware Company
of Wa0esboro, changes its name to
the Blalock Hardware Company; U. 3.
Blalock, president
In the office of.sthe Clerk of the
State Supreme Court preparations are
being made for converting the court
for the fall term on August Goth and
continuing sixteen weeks thereafter
The Indications are for another light
docket The last term was one Of
The lightest in years, and there Is
every promise that there viii be little
or no increase in the number OF APP
peals for the approaching term. i
Is expected that the appeal from Wake
court in the ensationat railroad Tatt
case against the Southern Railway
Company VIII be advanced from tbs
sixth to the first week OF the term
under the agreement. to hasten hearing
and determination Of the case.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
Presidents AssniInnt Insnne.

PARIS; August 5.--Leon Maille, the
naval reservist who fired two revolver
shots at President tallleres on the
streets OF Paris, July II last. was to-
day declared to be insane and was sent
TO an ASYLUM.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
Fire In Dry Goods store.

Especial to The Timcs-Dispatoh,l
WILSON, N. c.. August b.--Thc stock
of w. d. Rufiin. dry goods merchant
here, valued at $4,000, was damaged
about $4,000 by fire yesterday. The
loss Is fully covered by insurance
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-08-06
HOulyi,re--pltts.

FRED ERICIlSBURG VA, August, g.,
William S, I3oulwnre and Miss Carrie
"A Pitts, both of Caroline county, were
married OF the Methodist parspnag ek 4 t
lsBowlng Green, Rcv. r.. u, Buspy Off
| Ciutlng, M is5N Stja3s M }s i54a ~ ~ .5ts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-08

abandoned shaft 4 We blasted through
one day. don't think you realize how
deep shaft runs in. We hxed up cur
tain covered with quartz in case any one
came In, and used to take your ore
through our tunnel. That's how I could
prove an allbi. ! cut or the big trip 10
the pass and up the other side.
I've made a deed for the Lucky Hole
to your girl; it's to be her wedding pres.
ent from my little girl She had Was~
the kid liked. and 1 want her to have the
mine. You can fix the tunnel uo so as to
take your ore wagons through and cut of
the long haul. ThatH be worth something
if the mine itself amt. VIII you shake
hands, Calman? I know I'm an ore thief
and all that but I'm going to make
fresh break for the kids sake. VIII you
CaIman gripped the hand.
why not stay here and work 1T out?'
he asked.
Beecham shook his head.
81 want to get away. where they can
tell the kid about me" he explained. L We
got to make a brand new start 1t Will
help some If 1 know that you two are nap
by and married, 1t will be the first start
He turned to Ruth, but did not ofrer his
hand
THE kid wanted you to have that" he
said, Offering tintype. shes got you 10
thank for this. When l saw her in your
arms 1 realized that there were good wo-
men in the world, and the kid has right
to know EN-"
He turned abruptly and left the house.
Ruth watched him turn into smart 1or
the last time. then she came to Calman
side but there were tears in her eyes tor
Beecham, who had made 1t possible That
she should always be beside her loyer--
Copyright, 1907, by Homer Sprague-)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-08

When Dan Anthony gets through
with his rabbits foot, will he kindly
loan it to this department.? Not for
congressional purposes, however.
=
A Kansas City man has a chigger
trap. He says that if a white plate is
passed OVER grass slowly the chiggers
will stick to it. If you have no plate
handy, it will answer the same purpose
if you walk slowly through the grass.
The chiggers will stick to you.
-
The Sore Foot club has been added
to the list of society organizations at
Lakin. The Sore Toe club has been
in existence for some time, and the lat
est acquisition to its membership was
one. Joseph Ralph Burton.
Next time somebody better. forward
to Mr.. Hartman the advice of Uncle
Chef Thomas about writing a letter.
e y
Incidentally the man who refused to
take his thick ones off when the mer-
curry stood SO in the shade, has been
vindicated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
TFrom the Chicago News. ]

[From the Chicago News.1
The nearer you get to dollar the
smaller it looks.
Judge men by what they do, not by
what they promise to do.
Better a dollar bill IN the hand than
two due bills in the pocket.
1t is unlucky to come home hungry
and find a black cat in the pantry.
A wrinkle worries a woman almost
as much a bald spot worries man.
And some men have the knack of.
appearing smaller as yen get closer to
them.
The man behind the bar always has
a smile on tap for the man behind the
coin.
You can make almost any man ner-
vous by telling him that a policeman
was asking about him.
Don't worry over lost opportunities.
Keep your eyes open for the next one
that comes along.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-04-08
LAYK1 WKER JOT.S

The editor of the Oakley Graphic took
advantage of the comet scare to appeal
to his delinquent subscribers to pay up
before the end came.
The editor of the Minneapolis Better
Way Is looking forward to the good old
summer time when the moth is in the
butter and the skeeter's on the bite.
During the recent 'hot SPELL" an
Effingham man shipped a carload of
hogs to Kansas City. 1t took them all
day to get there, and by that time ten
had died from the heat. Think of that,
in march,
An Atchison woman was recently eat
Ing chicken and thought small bone
had become lodged in her throat. A
doctor was summoned, and upon remoy-
ing what was supposed to be bone,
found it to be part of a needle. The
needle was in the fowl all right, and
was surrounded by sac or capsule of
chicken flesh.
Emporia Gazette: The long distance
praying record was broken last night
by Rev. F. w. Otto who gave an exhi-
bition at the evening session of the
ty minutes. He prayed for so many
things that the recording angel is prob
ably still transcribing the petition from
his shorthand notes.
Mr. E. S. Tucker, until recently con-
nected with the chronological museum
OF the University OF Kansas, mas QiScON-
cred three bugs in Kansas new to
science. These bugs have been named
Microgaster tuckeri. Sycnoporthus tuck
eri, and CeuthOphilus tuckeri, in honor
of their discoverer. The first two are
beneficial parasites belonging to the or
der of orthoptera. Mr.. Tucker has been
offered an important position in con-
nection with the department of ento-
mology of the University of California.
California bugs better hide out now If
they don't want to be discovered.
Some of Will Palmer's Wisdom: A
man knows so little about what
is best for him that he
shouldn't kick on anything
that comes along. We are ex-
pecting every day that some woman
will start the fashion of publishing
card of thanks when she gets her
divorce We do not mind hav-
ing August weather in March, provid-
ed we get proper credit for it next
August. When a girl alone
at night smells fire in the house she
can not rest or sleep. Whisky on the
breath of the man she loves is more
dangerous smell, but all the girls do
not know that. The women of
this country spend eighty million dol
lars a year for new hats. Just think
how much good old horseshoe tobacco
that would buy.