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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-04-23
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or for such information given the So
licitor as will lead to the conviction of
the person or persons guilty of hedg-
ing. Little River, thereby preventing
the free passage of fish up and down
said stream.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-04-23

OF kidney disease.
While kidney dis
orders are tn
most common
diseases that pre-
vail, they are
almost the last
recognized by
patient and ply
siCians, aoho con-
tent them SeZDeS
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-04-23

Candidate For Corporation Commissioner,
in Reply to a Request For His Views,
Tells the Anxious Inquirer What He
Believes to BE- the Position of
Man in That important Office Facts
Which Show That the People Have
Not Regarded the Commission as
Court Mot Up to Them to Wait For
the People to Complain But Rather
to Take the Initiative and Remove
Any Cause For Complaint in the
Embryo.
Greensboro, n. c., April 11th, 1908.
Mr.. B. F. Aycock,
Fremont, n. G.
Dear SIR
I learn from the newspapers and other
sources that your name will be pre-
sented in the Democratic State conven- :
ton for nomination to the Off ce Of Cor
poration Commissioners. I also learn
that Major H. A. London is a candi-
date for the same position.
have seen a letter from Mr.. Henry
M. London, a son eft Major London,
asking for support for his father in
which this language is used: LAS you
know, the office of Corporation Com
missioner is recognized now more than
formerly to be a judicial, one, and
should be.S.flled by men possessing G
| judicial temperament, if not training
who would hear all matters submitted
to them without tear, favor or preju-
dice, rnd decide as would judge
My purpose in writing you is to ask
your conception of the duties Of the
office. Do you consider the officejudi
cial? Do you think that the Corpora
ton Commissioners should wait unit
complaint is filed before them, or il
it their duty to investigate and ,on theil
own iniatiye, to correct wrong ano
abuses of power?
Hoping that you will favor me will
an early reply, either personally o.
through the public press, 1 am
Yours truly,
NJ. w. THOMPSON.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-04-23
Thousands Have Kidney
Trouble and Never Suspect il.
PreYaIenCy of kidney Disease

PreVaIenCy OF Kidney D1se;lse.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalency
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-04-23

Fremont, N. c., April 14th, 1908.
Mr.. NJ w. Thompson,
Greens boro, N. G.
Dear Sir
In reply to your letter Of the 11th
inst, I will say that it gives me pleas
ure to answer your inquiries and to
make public my views OF the duties Of
Corporal ton Commissioners.
When the railroad commission was
established it was the purpose OF the
law makers to create a commission
that would investigate and regulate
the railroads OF the State with justice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06

Puffs' under Captain Keeling being the contesting teams.
 But such a game as it was. The Mud SWipes in a condeseending way agreed to play the Cream Puffs, and the latter team feeling rather blue took the field It took but a moment however, for the blues to disappear and broad grins to spread over the faces of the Cream Puffs. Five innings only were played, the Mud Swipes begging so for mercy at this stage of the game that the Cream Puffs in tears of pity had the umpire call it. the score being 23 to 3, with the Mud-Swipes on the little end.
 The batteries for the Cream Puffs were Kennybrook, Wilson and Moore; for the Mud-Swipes. Moore and Moore, and still another Moore Kennybrook started off for the Cream Puffs, but was yanked out of the box in the first inning, walking seven men in succession Wilson succeeded him, threw nine easy balls and struck out three men in succession, among the three being the heavy-hittlng High Pocket" Blackburn.
 After this the Mud-Swipes were never able to reach first In none of the four succeeding innings were more than four men at the bat for this team. But with the Cream Puffs, they proceededto spread over everything. Two-baggers, three-bag- gers and home runs were as plentlful as green apples in June.
 Exceptionally heavy hitting was that done by "Slugger'' Fell, who knocked seven home runs during the five innings. Kennybrook also landed on the ball, splicing out a home run with the bases full An illustration of the horrible field ing of the Mud-Swipes occurred when Keeling of the Cream Puffs dropped one in front of the plate with three men on live ntfn rto Q home before the ball was fielded. An other feature of the game was the fact that the Mud-Swipes failed to retire man at first base, which was presided over by Captain High Pocket Black burn.
 This game was witnessed by large crowd of lusty rooters, the Cream Puns easily proving the favorites. After the game was called the youngsters indulged themselves in sports and returned to Bir- mingham late in the afternoon, each and every one voting 1t the best ever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06
WHY COMING FAIR
 WILL BE GREATEST
THE MANAGERS NOW HAVE FINE GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS AND DEVOTE ENTIRE ATTENTION TO GETTING ATTRACTIONS.

"The people of the state should know just why they are to have the best fair ever h cid in Alabama this year. said Allen J. Krebs of the Krebs Lumber company and a president of the Ala bama State Fair association for two years. "It is not because of any un- usual outlay of money, not because the state has any more resources or ex- hibitions, nor is it because of any evo- lution in the possibilities of fair.
 Tn my opinion, there are just two reasons. One of these is that the fair is under a business-like, executive man agement which is capable and compe- tent of doing things.
 "The other is that for the first time almost in Birmingham's fair history, an up-to- date modern plant is ready, and the management can turn it's whole attention to the pleasure, amusement and entertainment of the crowds that will attend.
 During the first two years matters were rush ed. Work on the grounds occupied most of the time. Last years accomplishment was wonderful. do not believe that patrons of a fair ever went away so well satisfied.
 This year, with plenty of time. plenty of money, and a cool-h eaded Judgment, the entertainment of the pa- irons is uppermost. There Is no patch ing up old buildings. digging tempo rary ditches, and fighting with might and main to transform marsh into a rainy day fair ground such as we used to contend with over in the old park during my term of office.
 They have everything necessary for a big fair and are getting about pleas ing the people. l understand that the free open air performances are going to eclipse those of last year. They will have to be good if they do.
 "Birmingham's fair, with the state for her guest, and an entertainment of which no one could be ashamed, is something which every Birmingham man should help to make a success"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06

stage and preparations were made for the dinner.
 Director Fred s. Fletcher, who has charge of the boys in the distributing of The Age Herald every morning to the local subscribers was also the main squeeze" in this affair He lined up his husky charges and told them how mat ters were to be during the day, then pro- ceeded to see Just how much fun bunch of boys could have in one day.
 Dinner was spread in one of the pavil- ions at the edge of the lake and the signal given by him for all to "sail in" The way those youngsters sailed" broke all previous records in the eating line. Chicken disappeared with a rapidity that was astounding.
 That's my drum stick" squealed one kid as he swung onto a piece ot chick en. Faint so. It's mine" answered another youhgster as he secured a strong grip. The first one to claim it finally won out, while the other proceeded to claim another part of the chickens anat- omy being more successful this time.
 This performance was repeated dozen times by different boys, each scuffie pro ducing great amusement for the other picnickers. large tub of lemonade which never grew dry and huge freezer of ice cream which positively refused to give out added still more to the pleasure of the lunch. First honor for the best lunch was awarded to Clarence Swope, who produced a cake with '"rhe Age Herald" printed in iced letters across it's crust
 After lunch the boys proceeded to take in the different amusements of the resort. being the guests of the managers of the various attractions. Manager Hudson at the circle swing, Major Davis at the chutes, Manager Best of the merry-go- round and roller coaster, exerted them selves to see that the boys enjoyed them . selves to the utmost while visiting them.
 That which produced the most excite ment, however was the championship baseball game played in the afternoon. The "Mud-Swipese with High Pocket Blackburn as captain, and the Cream
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06
SOCI ETY.
tCONTINUED FROM PAGE D

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7) --~~~~~~-~~~~~~~ avenue; Mrs. Clem Gazzam. treasurer, 1914 Iroquois street. Mrs J. Frank Rush. ton. Mrs. Turner Weakley and Mrs. George H. Clark, executive committee.
 Block 657: Mrs. B. B. Martin, presi- fent, 1912 North Twenty-ninth street; Mrs. R. c. White, vice president. 121s North Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. Percy Nixon. secretary and treasurer 2S00 Twelfth avenue, north.
 Block 7S1: Mrs. R. F. Johnston, presi- dent, 1915 South Seventeenth street; Mrs. Agnes Hawkinson, vice president; Mrs John c. Pugh. secretary and treasurer
 Block 26, Avondale: Mrs. George w. Hayes, president; Mrs. J. M. Orr, vice president, 3S21 Avenue E.; Mrs. w. A. Griffin. secretary and treasurer, 3S25 Ave- nue B.
 Block 27, Avondale: Mrs. J. V. Hafee, president, 1926 Avenue E; Mrs Walter Durand vice president, 3SOo Avenue D.; Mrs. G. R. Trafford. secretary and treas urer, 3S26 Avenue D.
 Miss Nellie Nabers has gone to Black Mountain, where she will be a member of the Weatherly house party.
 Miss Susanne Adams Nelson, who will be remembered here as one of the most attractive of the visiting girls at the Confederate reunion. was married last evening at the Church of the Messiah in Pulaski. Tenn, to MT. Joseph Dnwid- die Woodward, prominent young lawyer of that place. Miss Nelson was maid of honor for the state of Tennessee at the reunion.
 Miss Elizabeth Haney Cahalan accom- panied her brother, MT. Frank Cahalan, to the gun shoot at Golden.
 score of fences have been removed already according to the request made several weeks ago and the improvement in the citys Appearance has been truly remarkable. An unbroken line of fences
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06
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tract, however, and it was held up. Now it Is understood that, having had a talk with the agents of the publishers, the governor has signed the contract, but it is not known here what price was finally fixed, but the supposition is that the h. diana price was met. as the statute is very plain on the subject. The absence of Governor Conner made it impossible to see him for a verifcation
 Slaughter of Doves.
 State Game and Fish Commissioner John H. Wallace, Jr., has been notified that in some of the counties there has been an excess slaughter of doves. Many more than the law allows a man in a day have been killed, he hears, and he has set on foot an investigation. County wardens are notified to see that all Vio- lators arrested and prosecuted. The Macon county warden has reported 27 arrests for muddying and seining waters in July and one for violation of the game law.
 Evergreen Barbecue.
 A neighborhood barbecue will be given in Autauga county August :. at which Congressman Hefn, Commissioner of Agriculture Wilkinson and Chief Clerk w. F. Wilkinson of the same department will speak.
 Maner Loses Home.
 At an early hour Wednesday morning the home of O. c. Maner, member of the legislature from this county, was burned It was fully covered by insurance. The loss is about $30O0
 Henderson Not to Run.
 w. A. Henderson has finally announced that he will not enter the race for Con gress in the Second district. He comes out in a card and says that he is grate- full for the many expressions of approval but has no intention of getting into the race. The race is thus left to the fol- lowing; Montgomery county. s. H. Dent and Thomas J Hall; Pike county, W. H. Sanford; Crenshaw county, C. R. Brick en, all for the long term; Pike county, o. c. Wiley for the short term.
 Like Our Soil Laws.
 Legislators of Georgia have been writ ing to Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Wilkinson asking about the soil sur vey laws of the state. It is proposed to have the same sort of work done oyer there. Alabama gives s10,000 a year from the state which amount is augmented by the funds of the government dollar for dollar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06
STATE TREASURY
 IS WELL FILLED No Danger of Shortage Is In
 Sight BOOK CONTRACT SIGNED Governor Being Absent From Mont gomery Price Agreed for Frye's Geography Is Not Known.
 Slaughter of Doves.
BOOK CONTRACT SIGNED

Montgomery, August 5-0Special)-A re- port that there may possibly be a deficit in the treasury of the state at the end of comment in and about the city as well as in other parts of the state. In the absence of Governor Conner his pri- vate secretary. w. E. Fort, was asked about it.. He said that he had not thought of the matter nor had such a possibility been presented to him. He did not have anything to say, however, about it.
 As a matter of fact there is no author ity for any report that the state will be short in the figures that at this time are available. The receipts for the 10 months ending September 30, as shown by the books of the treasurer, were $4, S39, 220. 30, with expenditures of S4,647, ,213.73, the outgo overlapping the income by s3o9, ,992.S3. How ever, the cash balance in the treasury on August 1 was $1,511, 743.97.
 The balances in the treasury for the past five years were as follows, the time being August l: 1907 g. 14O,24624; 19O6 $1, 1926 523 92 ; 1905, s1545, ,31440; 1904 3, ,333 425.37 1903 $1,- 1S3, ,44O1S It will thus be seen that the affairs are running along about as they have been all along, so far as the receipts at the strong box and the outgo is con- cerned.
 Book Contract Signed.
 The contract for the Frye geography which was held up because of the fact that Indiana was getting the books at 15 cents, whereas Alabama was to pay SS cents, is understood to have been signed by Governor Conner. At the time the text book commission passed on the books it was not known that any other state was getting them cheaper. The Alabama law says that this state shall have as cheap books as any state.
 It was contended that the cost to do business in Alabama was so much more expensive that it was necessary to add on the extra amount. Secretary of State Frank N. Julian refused to sign the con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06

MT John R. Ryan has recovered from an attack of fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06
Loans To Louisiana Concerns.

New Orleans, August 5.-Arrangements have already been made for several large loans to Louisiana concerns upon the provision that the constitutional amend ment exempting mortgages from faxa- tion is passed by the people next Novem- Der. One of the largest of these was recorded today when it was announced that the Metropolitan Life Insurance company of New York, under this pro- vision, would take the first mortgage bonds of the Maison Blanche company of New Orleans amounting to $l,5oo'ooo: Several other loans are being negotiated on this basis, there being little doubt that the amendment will pass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06

stood a month ago on one of the blocks passed by the Loop car. Two have dis appeared recently and their absence adds so much to the beauty of the neighoor- hood passersby wonder if it will not be the cause of the destruction of all the others.
 An announcement in this paper several days ago stated that prize will be of- fered at the mayors office for the best letter relative to the removal of fences. The letters are to be limited to 200 words. This is meeting with much interest and already many letters have been received.
 MT. Vert H. Peace leaves Wednesday for Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, where he is employed as engineer on construction.
 Mrs J. H. Patton and her daughter, Mrs. Charles Thompson, have returned to the city from a two-weeks' stay at Bailey Springs.
 Decatur, August 5.-(Special)-On of the prettiest society weddings that has taken place in the Decaturs in many a day was that of Miss Irene Jones to Mir E. J. Polhill of Valdosta, Ga, which took place at the home or the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. T. M. Jones, on Ferry street, Decatur, at h1gh noon today. The officiating minister was the Rev. M. w. Gordon. pastor or the First Baptist church, and the fol- lowing were the attendants: Best man, Thomas Polhill of Valdosta, Ga, brother of the groom; Miss Donnie Pery maid of honor; Miss Vene Little john. vice maid of honor; little Miss Sara Stewart Wall ring bearer; Miss Abbie Crawford played the wedding march and Miss Stella Lyons played the violin Miss Maud Chambers sang most charmingly 'I Love You Truly.
 The color scheme was pink and blue, and the decorations were of white flow CTS Many beautiful presents were re- ceived.
 MT. and Mrs. Polhill left on the l o'clock southboun train for their fu- ture home at Valdosta, Ga. The bride was one of the Decaturs' most popular society young women, and she is most lovely character. Her father, I. M Jones' is one of Decatur's most sub- stantial and most popular business men, being the senior member of the well known cotton firm of Jones Jones. MT. Polhill Is well known young busi- ness man of Valdosta. Ga, and is quite prominent in his home city.
 MT. John R. Ryan has recovered from an attack of fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06
Meeting. of Teamsters.

Detroit, August 2.-The International Brotherhood of Teamsters devoted the first session today to changes in the constitu- ton. None of them was made public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-06

Yesterday morning more than 100 husky youngsters made the people of Birmins ham, Avondale and Woodlawn look up with wonder as they went gliding through these three towns shouting at the top of their voices, while the residents of East Lake have as yet hardly reganed their normal condition, from which they were setback by these young Americans spend ing a day in their midst
 These future great men of Greater Bir- mingham were no other persons than The Age-Herald carriers, who held an all-day nicnic at East Lake At 9:50 o'clock yesterday morning a special car with trailer attached rolled up in front of The Age-Herald and was immediately filled with the liveliest bunch of human fly in this particular section of the world.
 The special rushed toward East Lake, the pent-up enthusiasm in the energetic bodies bursting forth in a melody of soprano screams and catcalls, the medley increasing in volume every minute. The motorman frightened almost to death by the noise in the cars slapped his control
  sent the car at full speed all the distance to the lake.
 At the lake Manager Charles Fourton welcomed the boys and turned the resort over to them for the day. Then fol- lowed day of merriment which will long be remembered by everyone fortunate enough to participate. The boys tackled everything. All manner of games were played but the feature of the day was the championship baseball game played in the afternoon.
 Soon after arriving at the park the boys proceeded to liven things up. First a number of ball games were played, following which they took boat rides. After rowing to their hearts content they shed their garments and took swim. By the time they tired of swimming their appetites had reached the ravenous
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20

COACHNAS- Single; thoroughly ccnpe-
tent: first class references careful driver.
honest. strictly sober willing and CbIiEt0E.
country preferred = Il. BOX 81. Tribune
Uptown Office. 1864 Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
LIVESTOCK MARKET,

New York. March 10, 1905
BEEEES-Receipts % cars. or / 600 head in
cuding 9l cars for siaughterers and for
NJ trading today feeling steady. Dressed con-
tinued quiet but firm at csc ID for ordinary
native sides. No later cables
London Exports today were 1900 quarters of beef
the Baltic to Liverpool;
CAIN ESs-fSeCetpts 81 head. consigned
local butcher None o. sale alive: feeling nom
inally steady Dressed calves slow city dressed
selling at S II ner 10; country dressed "a lore
SHEEP AND LahBS-ReCepts 20I- cars
a4{3 head including ~ cars for sIaughterers and
the market There
lambs easily 100 15c higher the limited
offerings were quickly sold Common to choice lambs
sold 81 % SIS 60 100 ID Dressed steady
at ga i2c lb dressed lambs SLOW but firm 126
Lee country dressed hothOuse lambs 81
81
Sales-kerns Commission Company: 1876
lambs. 81 n s. 30
90. 70 ID at SIS %: 13 do. 80 10 81 -.
HnGs-Receipts ~ 1.4O0 head. n
Guiding l67 head for the market, making. with the
late arrivals carried over yesterday. 741 sale; all
ct 40th street The offerings mainly
Virginia trading had ed at
late hour The feeling 10 a l5c higher prime
stock advices Buffalo. Country dressed hogs
steady az j1752c per H. for heavy light weights
Sales date yesterdayl-Tobin & Shannon: go Vir-
Snia pigs common. 50 ID average 81 90 per 100
ID; 6S do, 81 1b. 81 80.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-20
OTHER MARKETS-sY TELEGRAPH

East Buffalo. March 19.-CATTLE- Steady: prime
steers s. 75GSG VEATS-KeceiDts. 100 head: active
and 25c higher: S5dS9. HOCS-R-cepts. 700
tive and 5c higher: mixed and Yorkers 81 so;
s. e5uS+ -. dairtes s. 1oaS3 - SHEEP AND LAMBS
Receipts 5000 head: active; wethers. 1oc higher
S6 250S6 20.
Chicago March 1a.-CATTLE- Receipts estimated about
600 head. market active ktaaiy. steers
s. QSJ . heife-s s. 40g$5 80. bulls, So 1NS4
calves. J0IS6 -: st0caerS and feeders. 81
fOIS-ReceIQts estimated about 29'sbn head
steady heavy shipping
packing. 25QSi 50: pigs S3 J01$i IL; bulk sales
81 sGgS4 81. SHEEP-Receipts estimated about f0O00
head higher. sheep, 81 J0a$6 so; lambs.
64s7 -: yearlings. Sc 25G$6
cincinnati March l9--HCGS Strong 5c higher;
and shippers. s. o5G9$3 10 common &4qS+ 70 CAT
81 27as3 % sIfEEP-steady, s. 75a*5 so. LAMBS
Pittsbure March 18-CATTLE-s Supply light: steady:
choice 81 9odS6 TO- 50 7G6S5 80 veal calves g 25
Gs7 IS SIEEP-Supply light. steady sheep: higher
prime Oethers So 53ns6 20 lambs s. 501SS
HOGS Receipts light, active higher: prime heavies,
%. Workers s. 1oa$@ 20; mediums y
Workers s. % PIGS. s. 65G$5 -: rouSbs. s4q$ so
Kansas city. March 9--cArTLE-Receipts, 44o0
ton IN: export and dressed beef S6p
SG5n Western S5ltSS
stockerz steers. s.
- %G<4 10 81 -57IS5 70
native haifers 15dS4 bulls, s. 1915; calves S4p
Sc % HOGS-Receipts. 5000 head: market strong to
e higher weak: top 81 o5 bulk of sales 81 7op
heavy, 81 Sos+ %; packers and butchers - "a
90 lights. so pigs. 81 10a$4 20 SHEET
Receipts mead. 10g25c higher top lambs
s. e. So @5ds7 60 lambs and yearings. 81 100
So 7a yearlings S6 4GQS7 10; Western sheep
IS 5cas6 80, stockers and feeders. S4gS5 so.