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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
ONE FOR CANNON;
OTHER FOR TAFT
Factions in Durham Convention
Separate, and Each Holds
Own Meeting.
.tsp.olal TO The rlmes Dispatch

tSpeCldl 10 ne
DURHAM, N. c.. March 21.--Amid a.
storm of tumult and rowdyism the
Durham County Republican Convention
was held in double form to-day, when,
In the midst OF the convention, the
Taft faction bolted and went to seek
other quarters. Tho Taft followers
then held Il convention and endorsed
TAFT, while the Cannon faction did like
wise, as ardent supporters of the Illus
trious North Carolinian. The primary
elections In the county throughout the
past week voted a majority for Can
non, and the Taft forces claim that the
votes were gained by trickery.
When the convention was called to
order and the Committee on Credentials
was sent out, ex-Congressman II.
Spencer Blackburn spoke for over an
hour. made a furious attack on the
Federal officeholders In North Carolina
and praised Uncle joe Cannon as
his man for President. After his
speech he Immediately left the hall.
Taft Men Go Out.
Mr.. John G. Angler. q wealthy and
enthusiastic Republican. declared Taft
the logical man for President. and
started down tho aisle speaking in
sarcastic tones and asking that all who
favored Square deal follow HIM
and this faction adjourned TO the May
or's office. where their convention was
carried on peacefully.
While the Cannon forces were up-
stairs. attacking the officeholders, the
Taft forces were denouncing in bitter
tones the action OF the Cannon men.
The Republicans have held many con-
ventions in Durham traversed with SEN
sations. but this was the first Of the
kind, when two conventions were held,
each to endorse its favorite.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
HOME MISSION WORK.
Society of Western n. G. Conference
In Session mt Winst0n-Snlen.
I Special to The Times Dispatch.1

SpeClal 10 LIS iii'SSAr -SP'A'Sh'I
WINSTON SALEM, March 2l.--The
Women's Home Missionary Society
of the Western North Carolina
Conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, met here to-d day
in annual session. The Commit
tee on Arrangements left nothing
undone that will contribute to the
comfort and pleasure OF The Visiting
delegates. The first business session
was held his afternoon at 4 o'clock
and was attended by the Executive
Committee and district secretaries,
Tonight addresses of welcome were
made by MAYOR O. B. Eaton in behalf
OF the city; by Rev. y, f. Williamson,
in behalf Of Winston Salem Metho.
dism. by Mrs, r. y, Cozare, In behalf
of Centenary Church Auxiliary. Mrs.
Frank Martin extended a greettine
from the NVomens Foreign missionary
Society rho response to tile addresses
OF welcome was made by Miss Pearl
Marsh of Waynesville, An informal
reception followed In the annex of
the church when the young ladies' of
Centenary congregation acted as hos
tesses.
4 number of interesting, cultured
and VOL posted women are In attend
-nnce. and their addresses will no doubt
be an inspiration to those Interested
in this line of work. Especially gifted
is Airs. Frank Siler of Charlotte,
president Of the association. who Is an
easy, graceful, logical and cultured
speaker Miss Head, assistant to Mrs
Mcdonald general secretary of thu
hoard and representative OF the young
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
WE'D IN NEWPORT NEWS.
Marriage There OF Miss Mabel Sherman
to Mr.. Dorsey Plcnsants.


Especial to The Times Dispatch1
NEWPORT NEWS. VA. March 21.-
The marriage OF Miss Mabel f. Sher-
man, daughter of-Mr and Mrs Hiram
NJ. Sherman, to Mr.. Dorsey c. Peasants,
of Harrisonburg, Va, was solemnized
Wednesday at 5 o'clock at the Second
Presbyterian Church. the Rev. P. 3.
Henderlite officiating.
The bride was attired in a travelling
suit of blue wolfe over taffeta, with hat
and gloves to match, and carried a
bouquet of Brides roses and spray of
orange blossoms. The maid of honor,
Miss Minnie *. Enos, wore pink lib
erty silk and carried pink carnations.
The bridesmaids, Misses z. Elton Wea-
yer and Mary NJ. Williams, were attired
in white chiffon and carried white cur
nations The little sister OF the bride,
Miss Ethel sherman, acted as ring
bearer.
Mr.. Charles Deadmon attended the
groom as best man, and Mr.. joseph
p. Gayle, of this city, and Mr.. G. Will
liam Wray, of Hampton. assisted as
ushers.
The church was tastefully decorated
with potted plants and Gala lilies. the
color scheme being pink and green.
The wedding march was rendered. by
Miss Hazel ]. Weaver. and during the
ceremony the flower song was rem
dereu.
Miss Sherman has been a resident
of this city for number of years and
has a wide circle OF friends. The pop
ularity Of the young couple was made
evident by the number of handsome
presents received.
After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs.
Peasants proceeded to Old Point,
where they left for an extended North
ern tour. after which they win make
their home In this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
GOOD SALES IN NORFOLK.
Real Estate Quite Active And Much
building Being Done.

Tspecial to The Times Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, VA. March 21.-Despite
unfaVorable weather conditions, the
Norfolk real estate market during the
past week has been active and the
property deals recorded, in the ma
lority OF Instances residential property,
totalled 100000. Prices have been
steadily maintained and the real es-
tate dealers are pleased at the outlook.
Building operations continue heavy,
and there are now. in addition to tho
larger business structures. fifty resi-
dences In course of construction in
Norfolk nrnnAr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
TO GET DRIsC0L.L


Alleged Member Of Gang of Baggage Thieves
Fighting EXtradition In Chicago.
Mr.. l.. r.. Schercr. special agent of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway and Mr.. G.
+, Ccnley, special agent Of the Southern
Railway will leave this morning for Chica.
go. where they go to Identify Harry Drlscol
under arrest in that city on suspicion OF
being implicated In the baggage robberes
operated bS the notorious Miller gang
Dtiscol Is fighting extradiion, declaring thai
he han never been IN Virginia. but the twc
~ tcia' agents are prepared ia offer sub
stentihl proof that he WAS member of the
gang. and expect to bring him back. TIL.
cNtradition rapers have already been hon
orcd.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
ACTIVITY IN RADFoRD
Large Plants Running With Full Forces
and Full Time.

RADFoRD. VA, March 21.-Thc Rad
ford Times says: Here Is a prosperity
item for the Roanoke Times. The Rad
ford Pipe Works are producing more
iron pipe than ever before In It's his
tory, 800 men being employed; the Rad
ford knitting Mills are running full
force: the Radford Veneer Works will
resume full operation within a few
days, while other plants are working
full force, and as soon as the railroad
agitation is settled 1t is believed the
furnace Will resume operations. Now.
Mr.. Times. give us this item of pros
perity, and you need not give credit.
which credit you forgot in reproducing
our South and Western items last week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
GRADING ROADHED FOR
IT4KIN AND ALLEGlIASY ROAD
Isneelalto rho rImes. nisnntoh,

Especial to'rhe Times Dispatch.l
WlNsTON-sALF1M, March al,--Betwcen
four and I'VE miles of the Elkin and Ale-
Shany Railroad have been graded The
construction work is to be pushed rapidly
during the spring and summer. The road
bed, as far as built Is n splendid one, anil
assurance mas been given the promoters thas
as soon rs tho roadbed is completed to the
foot of the mountains there will be no
.ntubeN in getting the necessary financial
sd to lay the track and put IN the rolling
stock. va '.a' ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
convention to Meet Mt Ashcvillc.

TSNtUIHT 70 INH TN's TTST'uIVH.I =
ASHENILLE, \. T., March nl,-Dr. u t.,
Sewer chairman Of the Buncombe County
Democratic Executive Committee has issued
n call for the Democratic convention TO no
held at Ashcrille on April 1ltl Tor the pu,-
pose Of selecting delegates to the State con-
yenton, ana also tho congressional conveu-
ton of this congressional district, Tho pre-
clnct meetings viii be held April Ath
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
Delegates Arc For Taft.

NORFOLK. VA. March 2l,-It is de-
clared to-day that although the Nor
folk delegates Of the Republican party
to the congressional district and State
conventions are uninstructed. they.
ination of Secretary Taft by the party.
and will vote for him in the ballot
ing. 1t is confidently predicted here
that Taft Will receive nomination In
the first vote,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
OrEN PROHIBITION CAMPAIGN
IN STRONGHOLD OF WIIISIXEY
Especial to The Times Dispatch. /

SALISBURY. N. c.. March 21,-The pro-
hibition campaign In Rowan, one of the
strongest whlskey counties In North Can 10
lima, opened to-day with addresses by United
States Judge Jeter c. Pritchard and Judge
Thomas j. Shaw, of Greensboro. Both the
81 eakers We're heard by large audiences and
the temperance cause was given a big boost
by their appearance here, Th hgh, is now
on in earnest. and many other prominent
speakers VIII participate before the election
on May Goth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
the bags. scattering mail over <he'
floor The registered pouch had bsens
removed. but no big loss Is yet report
ed. Detectives are on the case and
arrests are expected.
Patents TO Vlrginians.

Especial 10 The TlMes-Dlspatch.J
WASHINGTON. D. c., March 21.-Msssrs
Davis & Davis. Washington paten. attorneys.
report the grant this week TO citizens Of
the State OF Virginia OF the following
patents:
J. j. Alley, OF Bristol. coke-oven door;
T. Won Kugel5en and G.. o. Seward OF IIof-
combs Rock. producing aluminium magne-
sum alloys; ]. A. Warren. of Surry. peanut
picker. r. j. Whalen OF Middlebrook, fly
inE machine; II. c. Wright. of ShumansvilleJ
cleaning compound. and J. T. Wright, Of
Richmond dental instrument.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

storm. The outgoing steamer was de-
layed about twelve hours. The snow
was at least three inches deep this
morning, but has been melting rapidly
since early morning, and was pretty
we'll gone by night. The temperature
fell about twenty degrees and is now
becoming normal again.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
SUIT 1s COMPROMISED.
Mrs. Holloway Sued for 100000, But
Settles on $500.
tspe ,ial to The TRANSPORTATION

[Spe ,ill to Tbs Times Dlspatch.1
DURHAM, N. c., March 2l.-The big
damage, suit of Mrs. Lucy Holloway
against the Standard Oil Company, ask
ing for $4,000, and one OF the largest
instituted in. the history of the civil
courts of this&county, was compromised
this morning, she accepting, by the
terms of the agreement. $500. The
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
William Courthouse, at which time II
quor dealers are hoping to be able to

William Courthouse. at which time II
quor dealers are hoping to be able to
renew licenses.
The whole of King William county
Is dry" except West Point When
the county had saloons the tax rate
was about 70 cents on the hundred
dollars. Under the. no-saloon regime
the tax rate has fallen to about 81
cents on The hundred dollars.
Mr.. Ed. i. Richardson. Of the Anti
Saloon League. superintendent Of the
Northwestern Division ofNVirginia, adj
dressed great crowd at the Masonic
Hall this week. Mr., Richardson thrill
ed the audience when he called to
the platform Twenty-Five boys, and,
facing them to the people, called upon
all to view the hope of the town.
After stating that the saloon could no
more run without boys than a saw
mill could without logs, he asked II
the parents Of these boys We're willing
to contribute these boys to the saloon.
Rev. James Cannon. Jr.. p. D., OF
Blackstone, Va, will speak at the Ma
sonic Hall ON Monday night on the
temperance work Of the town.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
THIEVES ROB THE MAIl.
WHILE CAR is BEING MOVED

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch
WILSON, N. c., March a1-Last night
while wrecking crew were placing on
the track a car of the Norfolk and
Southern passenger train here. some
one entered the mail car and cut open
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
three Inches ut ur,anpn,

Special to The Times DISPATCHED
lTRBANNA, VA, March al.-'rhis Sec
tion was visited yesterday evening and
last night By a aeyerc wind and SNOW
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22
BATTLE IN WEST POINT
Local Option Fight Becoming Quite
Administering Temperance Meet

SA''''c"-hiE temperance ceilings.
Special to The Times Dispatch
VEST POINT, VA, March o1.--The
nsht for and against the liquor saloon
IS now on, and is waxing stronger
and stronger each day. An election
for local option has been called for
April 9Th. The day after CApril tim
the term of court Will begin at King
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-03-22

peoples work in the Southern Meth
odist Church.
The society Will hold two sessions
daily until next Wednesday.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
A Trial by Bread and Cheese.

There were many odd ways in ancient
times Of detecting criminals. Our ances-
tors had not lived long enough to lose
their faith in the cravings Of conscience,
and Divine interference in earthly JUS
tiee was superstitiously regarded as a
daily occurrence.
No queerer example of this could be
found than the ancient mode of trying
prisoners by bread and cheese. The un-
fortunate offender was led, with halter
round his neck, TO the parish church, and
there in the presence of all the people
the priest put pieces of cheese and rye
bread in a patten on the altar. These he
blessed and then the supposed criminal
had to eat them dry before the congrega-
ti4n.
If he managed 90 swallow them easily
he was acquitted, but if he choked he
was condemned. Naturally enough scores
of innocent folk were thus done to death.
Parsons Weekly.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
A Day in the Life of a Premier

It has been said that King Edward VII.
Is the busiest man in Europe. The daily
number of his majestys engagements
often runs into score or more, The
labors Of his majesty's first minister are
probably even more exacting. The pre-
mier commences his day by drinking a
cup of tea and perusing the papers In
bed at 7:30, and from that time until
l or 2 O'Clock the following morn
ing every minute is occupied by affairs
Of state. The morning is devoted to cor
respondence and receiving callers and
Populations, during lunch political mat
tiers are discussed with colleagues, while
speeches have TO be prepared during the
afternoon. "C. -B." Is most painstaking
with his speeches. these being dictated
to a shorthand writer from notes. and
being finally revised after Typewriter
copies have been handed to him.-Tit-
Bits.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
~'What in the name of blue blazet
are you doing hereT
DsXya aav,a bara - St,,a,

What in the name of blue blazet
are you doing hereT
We came here TO dine
~ arrest you
~ guess not said Baker, as he
showed his pass from General WinGer,
and a copy of his parole We were
allowed to dine. My but how we did
eat Both were young fellows; was
only II, and we had boys appetites
after that long dry spell in Libby pris-
on. I had managed to secrete $50 in
greenbacks when captured. had most
of that with me. Imagine my surprise,
upon stepping up TO pay for that din
ner, when the clerk said $50 each
had about $15 and Baker less than $40.
Suddenly IL came TO me that his charge
was based on Johnny money, so said /:
We have none of your money; how
much is it in greenbacksT oh, it's
yankee money you have, A dollar of
that will do"
But what about woman solderT'
BE patient. l had been at work on
the Wing week or ten days when one
day, while on the way TO the Office
saw an officer of the patrol guard,
whom had met several times, coming
toward me. A well-dressed young wom-
an was with him, She looked ut me as
if she expected | would recognize her
Seeing that did not, she laughed, ex-
tended her hand and asked, Why Char
ley don't you know meP
1--we heard the voice, but can't
place YOU,
I'm Billie Gates, your prison chum ;
not boy, as you supposed, but girl,
and for the union, il they hang me for
it
''Her Virginia friends had found out
where she was and by some means got
ten her out of prison, l learned after
ward from the officer that she was n
relative of John Minor Bolts. at one
time distinguished Virginia congress
man, who remained true to the union
Chicago Times Herald.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
THE STORY OF ANNETTE.

tlclng Just now he SAYS YEARLY. "We
discussed the subject once before"
"Mohun, why won't you tell me what
the mystery isH"'
What mystery3"
You know quite we'll what / mean.
Why does Cousin Elizabeth shut herself
up as she does, and why do you remain
mere doing nothing when you are a quail
med doctor? know there is some mys-
terry, and l think you ought to tell me.
Mohun"-coaxingly-"do trust me-"
lie says nothing for a minute, and I
think he is going to tell me; then his
face hardens, and he says
Annette, you are true daughter of
Eve. am sorry l cannot satisfy your
curiosity. If it depended on me alone l
would tell you, but there is another in
yolyed. So I must repeat your words,
Won't you trust mef"
Looking up into his grave. steadfast
eyes L teei ashamed of my curiosity.
Annette" he repeats, and he takes
my hands in his firm Annette,
won't you trust me?"
Yes" / say falteringly; the look in
his eyes embarrasses me, and l turn
mine away.
No matter what tales you hear about
me or anything you see that looks suspi.
cious?"
Yes" My eyes meet his again, and
the passionate glad look in his causes
me to snatch away my hands and hurry
the lew remaining steps into the house.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

Present operating costs for the move
ment Of every car and engine In the
country total s1,400,0O0OOO IN one year.
By electrIfication this would be reduced
by about S250OO0,0O0, representing that
much actual and net saving.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

of a million girl babies born ST.
266 are alive at twelve months. Of the
boys. 10000 fewer live through the
frst year.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03

The colored retainers and camp fol.
lowers in the Federal army in the
time Of the unpleasantness with the
South were generally devoted votarics
Of the goddess Of chance, and were
skilled In getting on her blind side.
One day Major Blank, gallant officer
on the staff Of General Custer when
he commanded the Michigan Cavalry
brigade, was showing a friend some
tricks with cards. Jim, his colored
servant, was apparently very busy
brushing up the quarters and setting
things to rights, paying no attention to
the exhibition. The next day the ma.
jor saw his hoy counting over a
large roll Of greenbacks. why. Jim %
said he, "whcre did you get all that
money! Jim, looking up with q grin
and chuckle replied Use down to
dc cabalry las night major, an dose
fellers down dar didn't know muffin
bout dat little trick wild de jacks what
you's showln' de cunnel yest'd'y." DE
troit Free Press.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
Ruined Relics.

The delight In collections" usually
begins at a tender age, and Frank
Merely, writes John Habberton in "Ad-
ventures of Uncle Sans Soldiers had
only passed from his last skirts 10 his
first trousers when he became known
as the most persistent collector In his
native town lie was one of the young
soldiers of the Civil War, and his devo-
ton to relics was equally amusing and
amazing to the veterans, among whom
he was recruit.
one day he found several unexploded
shells, most Of them very large. To
carry them all into camp was impossi-
BILE, but Frank bore them to a bit OF
woods, laid them in row on the
ground, and covered them with brush
wood. He planned to find way to
ship them all home, and congratulated
himself on the great addition they
would make to his collection.
Some days later Frank was reused
from his slumbers by the bugle-call Of
"boots and saddle" The regiment
mounted quickly and went at galiop
In the direction OF the recent fight. No.
body knew what was the trouble, but
apparently the enemy had appeared In
force enough to justify the alarm Of
the entire post, although no one had
seen him
The next day Frank went to look up
his treasure. The brush-heap was gone.
and in its place was hole as large as
a cellar. and beside il stood the colonel
of the regiment and the captain Of the
guard. Frank heard the colonel say:
Il never heard Of such extraordinary
artillery practice. You say the fire in
the woods was just herer
The very place" said the captain
There was great brush-heap here.
and some fellow set 1t on fire, sup
pose, while lighting his pipe"
But how could the enemy have got
the range SO exactly?' said the colonel
''They must have used the same gun
each time, and pumped their shells In
exactly the same spot"
Hdt lSu possible Salu the captain
Some of the explosions were much
louder than others. so there must have
been guns OF different caliber."
TITS mystery" said the colonel.
u can't understand 1t at ALL"
u can" said Frank to himself. THAT
brush-heap took fire, the shells became
red-hOt, and one by one they burst
where they lay. And that is the end
Of the finest collection OF war relics
ever saw
The young relchunter decided that
1t was not just the time to confde his
story 10 the colonel. So he kept his
secret for more than twenty years. and
then on meeting his old colonel, told
him the story Of the shells.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-25
MEETING POSTPONED.

On account of rain only q small
attendance was present at the
local option league meeting call.
ed to meet at the court house
Sunday. No meeting was held
but it was decided to call another
meeting TO organize . local op-
ton league for the third ward,
for tomorrow. Wednesday. night
at hall past seven at the court
house. Every body invited.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-08-25
OGDEN MEETING.

A meeting in the interest of Percy T.
Ogden, candidate for district attorney,
was held at the court house last Fri
day. A large crowd was in attend
ance and frequently applauded the
speakers The meeting was called to
order by Atty. Jerome Mouton who
made u few remarks in behalf of Mr..
Ogden aad then called on o. B. Hop
kins to preside who also spoke. Sos
theme Martin was made secretary and
a long list of vice-presidents was read.
The meeting was then addressed by
Atty. R. W. Elliott, and Percy T.Og-
den. Dist. Atty. VIM. Campbell spoke
briefly in behalf of his candidacy for
judge, and Paul Moss, of Lake
Charles, made a strong plea for sup
port for Paul A. Sompayrac, candi-
date for associate justice of the Su-
preme Court.