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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10

Send us the news of your Local
Mr.. Secretary.
How about a co-operativedairy?
A cooperative cotton gin, cotton
mill, pillow factory, buggy and
wagon factory?
Two Locals in the St. Paul
neighborhnod have made arrange
ments to conduct a grocery and
dry goods store. Charles R. Jul
liam will probably have charge of
it.
The Local at Gold Knob is
making strides to a greater and
better lodge. Several new NOM
bers have recently been initiated
and it bids fair to succeed in it's
efforts.
There will be a public meeting
of the Union local of the Farmers
Educational and Cooperative I'm
ion of America at Union Academy
near Union Church, on Saturday,
August 14th, at 6 p. m.
j. W. Parks of Spencer, will ex-
plain the purposes and benefits of
the Union. Come, and bring your
friends.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
ROCK

Plenty of rain. The rain il
helping the corn. Cotton IS grow.
ing rapidly for the last two weeks
Farmers are turning land fol
for wheat and oats.
A. W. Shipping is putting up
his dwelling in Rockwell. He
may move there if he decides tC
leave the farm his farm is well
fixed and is a beautiful place tc
live.
J. L. Stirewalt has plenty OF
watermelons.
Litaker township Sunday
School Convention was held at
Rocks Grove Church Saturday
the 18th. The convention was we'll
attended and all who we're in the
church were benefited and enjoy.
ed themselves.
Rev. Simpson preached at Rocks
Grove yesterday afternoon. He
was one of the first to preach at or
near this place, long before the
church was built. SAW.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
A New G0aCaIn.

The Harper Livery and Sale
Company is the latestiucorpurated
institution for Salisbury 1t has
an authorized capital Of $50, O0l
and it's incorporators ara: J. P.
Harper, pres dent and genera
manager; J, D. Heilig, first vice
president; NJ. J. Ragland, secre
tary and treasurer. The directors :
j. P. Harper, J. A Caldwell, D.
Fl. Mahaley, M. J. Ragiand, FL
A. Bernhardt, J D. Heilig, 7. W.
Summersett, S, T Dors4tt, Thorn
as Murphy, R. Linn Bernhardt
and r l. Avery.
The charter grants the right Ia
buy and sell live stock, vehicles.
harness, etc. at wholesale and re-
tail, to operate aut" mobile lines,
etc. The president, J. P Harpor,
is a man In wh IN Everybody hn-
implicit cAnfidnnca aud his bust
ness ability has been til roughly
demonstrated in this city,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
Liquor Question Still Troubles.

Columbia, S. c., Aug. 6.-Chief
Justice Jones has called a special
session of the State Supreme Court
to meet hare August II, to hoar the
application for the Injunction
against the holding of the despen-
sary election on August II. The
rule will be directed against the
Charleston county election com
missioners, and is asked for in the
name of Thomas Jelllco, of
Charleston.
The petitioner alleges that the
act calling for the election is un-
constitutional, the specific attacks
being Oh the ground that tina pur-
pose of the act is not expressed in
it's title, and that the act is class
Legislation. giving to certain of
the counties the privilege of hold
ing the election and Withholding
the choice from the counties now
dry.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
CHANGE OF BUSINESS.
Mr.. Harry DeItz, Of Augusta, Co., has Pur.
chased the Business of N. P. JaCobV,

Mr.. Myer Deitz, of Augusta,
Ca, to-day bought out the cloth
ing business of N. P. Jacoby, at
rs North Main street, for his
brother, Harry psitz. These gen-
tlemen will continue the business
at the same stand. next door to
~SaIeeby's Candy Kitchen, but will
improve and enlarge the business
at once.
Mr.. Jacohy sold out his business
on account of his health, but will
continue to be a resident of Sails
bury.
Mr.. Deitz and brother come
highly recommended and we be-
speak for them a cordial welcome
Aug. 9th, 90. It.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
FARMERS UNION COLUMN.

This column is set aside for the
use and benefit of the Locals of
the Farmers Educational and
Cooperative Union of America.
Secretaries aud other reliable par
ties are invited to hand iii contri-
buttons that will be- Of interest to
the members.
Write on only one side of your
page, be brief and always furnish
us with the true name of the
writer.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
Popular Excursion 10 Norfolk, Va, August
18th, 1909.

Charlotte, N. c., Aug. Bird, 1909.
The Southern Railway will OPP
crate its popular excursion to Nor
folk on August 18th, Train con
sists of first class day coaches and
Pullman cars, giving two days
and one night in Norfolk.
Following round trip rate from
Salisbury, $3.50 Train will leave
$500 p. NJ.
For detailed information see
large flyers, or call on yonr depot
agent. R. l.. VERNON, T. P, A
S-1O2t.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10

Farm for Rent, 50 acres, 7 miles from
city in Providence Township
House and good vel! on place.
Apply toaJ J Stewart, Salisbury
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10

t. H. Vanderford, Sr.. was in
Concord Monday and put a force
of men at work nn the g street
car line.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1909-08-10
THE NORTH CAROLINA
College Of Agriculture and
Mechanic Arts,

The States college for vocation
al training. Courses in Agricul-
ture and Horticulture; in Civil
Electrical and Mochani al Engl-
neering; in Cotton Milling and
Dyeing; in Industrial Chemistry.
Why not fit yourself for life by
taking one Of these conrs S?
Address
D. H, HILL, President.
6 s l5t pd West Raleigh, N G
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
hold HOTEL men FOR MURDER
HOstelry Burned and Engineer Lost
His Life.
Charge Based on Confession of Man
Who Says Building Wns
Set on Fire.

Schenectady N. Y, July 2S. Ward
Streeter. Of Tribes Hill. and his brother.
Wells Streeter, Of Utica. formerly own
ers and prOprietors Of the Roy Hotel at
Fonda. Montgomery County. were arrest
ed to-day on warrants charging murder
in the first degree.
They are accused of burning their hotel
on January % last and collecting $4,000
insurance. The murder charge is based
on the death of the engineer OF the hotel
John McMasters. who was asleep In the
hotel when it burned, and suffered fatal
injuries in trying TO escape.
The Streeters' arrest resulted from the
confession of George w. Clark, who was
arrested in New York July y, and taken
TO Syracuse 10 answer to a charge Of
forgery.
In his confession Clark says the
Streeters paid him 1900 to falsify the
books and accounts Of the hotel 10 make
it appear that the stock carried and bust
ness done were much larger than they
really we're, and TO burn the building
Many barrels OF water. colored and
listed as whisky. were shipped TO the
hotel and placed I'm the cellar Empty
cigar boxes supposed 10 contain choice
cigars were also put IN the stock
For setting the fire. Clark says he pur-
chased gasoline and rope. saturated with
nitrO-glycerine, In Albany.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
RECALLS BROWNSVILLE CASE
Court Of Inquiry Will Receive
$4,000 from Congress.
Appropriation Necessary for Inves-
LEGATION Into Famous Twenty
fifth Infantry Case.

The latest court Of inquiry, appointed
last March 10 make another investigation
OF the now famous Brownsville incident
in which the entire battalion Of the
Twenty-flfth Infantry negro. was dis
charged without honor by order OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt. viii receive from Con-
gress a special appropriation OF $1,000 10
defray the extraordinary expenses" Of
a thorough investigation.
The appropriation is carried IN the de-
fciency appropriation bill, and is made at
the request Of the Secretary Of War, who
Is dissatisfied with the present status of
the Brownsville case. and is resolved to
sift the affair TO the bottom and ascertain.
II possible. just what part the soldiers Of
the Twenty-ffth Infantry took In the
ARRAY. which occurred in the village OF
Brownsville on August 13, 1906
The affair has been investigated repeat
edly by various commissions Of the De-
partment Of Justice. and also by the
grand jury Of Brownsville, but was never
definitely settled owing 10 the refusal OF
the soldiers OF the Twenty-Efth Infantry
to testify.
At the last regular session Of Congress
investigation by a regular military board.
and authorizing the re-enlistment Of such
Of the discharged soldiers as were shown
to be innocent Of any participation In the
raid or Of having shielded any Of the
participants.
The military board created by this act
has been actively engaged ever since in
going over the testimony adduced at the
previous Investigations, but owing 10
the large number OF witnesses to ba
examined. and the difficult nature Of the
investigation. it is considered unlikely
that definite finding will be reached
before the last of September.
1t is the intention OF the board to'visit
Brownsville in a body, and make inspec-
ton Of Fort Brown, and the part Of the
town visited by the raiders
The witnesses to be examined include
all Of the discharged soldiers who have
made application for re-enlistrnent. II
is stated that II any OF those who ac-
tually took part in the raid are inclined
TO testify, they viii not in any way
jeopardize their own safety. It being ex
planned that the discharged soldiers. hav-
Ing left the army. are no longer within
the jurisdiction of the court
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
BATTLE WITH AN AMAZON.
Negro Woman in Casualty Hospital
Makes Things Lively.

Makes Things Lively.
1t was a seven mems battle from the
moment when Emma Butler. husky ne
gro woman about thirty years old was
given over 10 the care Of Casualty Hos
pital. yesterday. until the sorely pressed
physicians Of that institution finally
found means Of subduing her.
IT'S the strong room for her" they
said. And she Is there yet.
Emma is suffering from what a hospital
authority calls Alcoholic psychosis. -
and IS quite willing that everybody
should know it. The police of the Elev-
enth precinct. Anacostia. decided that
the gentle treatment she required would
be more easily administered in the hos
pital than in a padded cell
Emma broke loose IN the latter insti-
tuition. Strong men paled at the thought
of dealing with her singly officer Gar
vey. stationed at the hospital tried IT,,
Seven men were required 10 hold Emma
down. while a great big pump was
forced down her throat An injection
OF morphine had absolutely no effect IN
Quieting her. She still insisted on WELD
ing her muscular arms on nearby
anatOnies and at making a glorious Was-
merriam cutlery Of discords Then she was
banished in despair 10 the strong room.
"She may be better tomorrow" said
one Of the physicians, but it's doubtful
Alcoholic psychosis usually makes a
leisurely visit"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29

couch where he had lain when he fired
the shot and when he was found. The
detective formally placed him under ar
rest on charge OF attempted suicide
Harry Pulliam was extended a leave
Of absence on account Of iH health AT
the annual spring meeting Of the Nation
al League in Chicago, February Is last
About a month ago he returned TO his
active work.
Career in Baseball.
He was born in ScottsvlIIe. Ky. thirty
nine years ago. He was a graduate or
the University Of Virginia. and soon al
ter finishing his college course he went
20 Louisville and worked as a baseball
writer on a newspaper there. In IS9S he
resigned from the position Of city editor
OF the Louisville Commercial 20 accept
the presidency Of the Louisville club.
The year before this he was elected a
member Of the Kentucky legislature and
served one term.
Since his entrance into the baseball
world IN 1855 PulIiam has been IN the
thick Of all the fights that have disturb
ed the National League magnates. IN
1899 Barney Dreyfus got control or the
Louisville club and Puliiam was deposed
from the presidency
Pulliam was elected secretary Of the
Pittsburg club and retained that position
until he was elected president Of the Ma
tional League at the December meeting.
In 1872
His election 20 the presidency Of the
league marked the return Of control 10
q single head When the meeting at
which he was chosen began. In Decem-
Der. 1902 war measures were considered
necessary to Illustrate the workings Of
the American League officials. But before
the delegates had been IN session long
their minds were changed and peaceful
relations between the two big Organiza-
tiOnS vas assured
II was at this meeting that Il was first
generally conceded that there was room
for two first-claSs baseball clubs IN New
York City.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
GRIEF CAUSES SUICIDE
Internal Revenue Collector Kills
Self at Golf Club Near Troy, NY.

Troy, y. Y, July 2S.-Deploring the loss
Of his wife. Deputy Internal Revenue Col
lectOr Hlchard II Van Alstyne this after
noon committed suicide by shooting him
self in the head at the Island Coli
Club.
It appeared upon the autopsy that there
was a bullet wound IN his body in the
region OF the heart. The explanation IS
that while at an isolated portion of the
links he fired the bullet into his body and
the end desired not resulting he walked
10 the clubhouse and pulled the trigger,
which ended life
Mr.. Van Alstyne was head OF the big.
insurance company of Van Alstyne &
Harrington. He represented one Of the
biggest bond companies for excise licenses,
and had been a representative OF the
government for years
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
Funeral OF Mrs. Greenstrect

The funeral Of Mrs Mary Mckee Greenstreet
daughter OF Warden Thomas II. Mckee. Of the
District jail. Yesterday afternoon at O'Clock vas
held from the Metropolitan Memorial Church Rev
John Reed shannon conducted the services. which
were largely attended. There were a number Of
floral offerings. The pallbeareTs were: Cart. C. NJ
Forest. Prof ?, NJ. Hughes. T. L. Harvey, A. v
Cushman Benz Gnves. w. f. Wright W. s.
pewhurst, and Capt. P. II. McNulty
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
MOTHER AND CHILD DROWN.

Rochester, N. Y. July 2S-Mrs. Gordon
Hoyt and Miss Clara Hoyt. mother and
daughter. were drowned this morning at
Snug Harbor, near Hammondsport.
The daughter was seized with cramps
when bathing. and Mrs. Hoyt who was
an expert swimmer went to the rescue.
Miss Hoyt chung TO her mother and both
sank before help could reach them.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
JUSTICE CRANNAN'S DECISION.

I have had occasions to
travel on trains and to en-
counter the annoyances to
which the Senator has been
subjected. l have often been
tempted to resent the Of
fensiveness of the Pullman
porters. Under the circum-
stances, / believe the provo
cation justified the action
taken, and l dismiss the case.
Extract from decision of
Baltimore magistrate who
tried Senator Stone.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29

Some time ago one Of the Australian
black swans. which are allowed the lib
erty Of the creek within the limits Of the
National Geological Park. together with
other swans. geese. and ducks, disap-
peared from the flock.
On July "a IL was reported TO William
Hunter. Waterman in the employ Of the
park, by Capt. Girard Dixon. OF the tug
boat Minerva. that the swan had been
shot near the Highway Bridge by Capt
William +. Taylor. Of the tugboat Ca
milla. Both Capt. Dixon and his engi-
neer. Ernest Wilt. claim to have wit
messed the occurrence.
Capt Dixon was towing a line Of scows
filed with sand and gravel for the CO.
lumbla Granite and Dredging Company
on June 2S. and as he passed near the
Highway Bridge he noticed a swan float
ing down stream.
Tried TO Capture II.
1T IS not uncommon TO see these
birds and even offers that, through some
unknown manner have got away from
the Zoo. on the river. So on discerning
the swan. / concluded it was from the
park, and made several efforts 20 cap
ture il with the intention Of returning
it to the Zoo. But while steaming from
Georgetown later in the day and still
seeing the swan near the Virginia shore.
] saw Capt. Taylor's tug, the Camilla
approaching. Il was difficult 20 get the
bird for the reason that 1t was too close
10 the wall. 1t was then I saw it
killed"
Capt Taylor said when he saw the
swan. the temptation was too great
~ friend with me was about to shoot
the bird" said Capt. Taylor to a repre-
sentative for The Washington Herald
Il too the frearm from him, and
killed it with the first shot I
didn't even get the bird. colored
boy IN a small boat got It. SO you see
I might have had a meal anyway. for
that nice five-spot / turned IN to-day"
William Hunter. Waterman. living at
l2ll n street northwest. said that a week
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
Veterans Hold Reunion.

Special % The Washington Berald.
Suffolk. Va, July 2S.-Confederate vet
Grams and their friends OF Isle Of Wight.
Nansemond. and Southampton counties
had a reunion to-day at Beaver Dam.
The principal addresses were made by
William d. Folk and Rev. ]. Thorbaine
Clark. Dinner was served free.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29

The Rev. Charles E. Fultz. pastor Of Memorial
United Brethren Church. North Capitol and X
streets northwest. viii leave Washington with his
family on August 4. for his former home on the
headwaters Of the Gunpowder River in Maryland.
During the absence Of Rev Mr.. Fultz the pulpit
viii be occupied alternately BY Rev. \ W. Groves
and Rev. J. H. COoperhOtb. Of this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
Changed HIS Tune

From the Pittsburg Post.
Please. sir, me grandmudder-"
Tell a new one. Johnny"
Promised to take me to de game to-
day II you'll femme on"
He got or.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29

ago while talking 70 his neignbOr, Capt
Dixon, the latter remarked 10 him cas-
ually that he had seen a swan killed IN
the Georgetown stream on June Is by
Capt Taylor Considering il in his line
OF duty 10 inform SUpt Baker. Of the
zoo. he explained the case 10 him and
thus caused the Investigation
Supt Baker said: These birds. which
are allowed the liberty of the creek. are
pin!Oned. but occasionally one of them
strays away. However, they are usually
returned 10 the park. and ii seems to mo
that the killing Of this swan is an out
rage. I understand II IS against the game
laws Of the District. Any one should
have known that such a bird had prob
ably escaped from the Zoo, and the fact
that It was evident the bird could not
fly seemed TO make the killing all the
more inexcusable."
Mai. Sylvester Acts.
Maj. Sylvester who is also zane
warden Of the District. submitted the
matter 10 Lieut.. Sutton. OF the harbor
precinct. with instructions 70 enforce the
law. Capt. Taylor was found and ad-
mItted he shot the bird on the impulse
OF the moment. A warrent was applied
for yesterday In Police Court charging
violation Of the District game laws.
Even had the bird not belonged at the
Zoo. It was shot out OF season. The sea-
son for killing game begins in September.
and lasts until the first Of April
Late last evening the offender gave col
lateral Of s. for his appearance in court.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
TO ENLARGE FACTORY.

Increased Capital and Larger Pro-
ductiOn Is Planned.
Special % The Washington Herald
Suffolk. Va. July 81. Frank East, OF
Norfolk, heading the Farmers NIanufac-
turing Company OF Norfolk and Suffolk.
was here to-day.
lie announced that the local veneer
plant viii be improved by an expenditure
OF more than $4,000 and that the number
Of employees will be increased from 800 10
800. The present factory viii be replaced
by a structure Of brick and cement
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
MUCH ADO ABOUT
zoo PARK SWAN
Australian Black Specimen
Shot by Capt. Taylor.
TEMPTATION WAS TOO GREAT

Friend About to Use Gun when Tug
Commander Seized Weapon and
Opportunity, and the Bird Was
Kiued-Case Reported to Mai. Syl-
vHster and warrant Is Issued,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
HARRY PULLIAM
SHOOTS HIMSELF

Continued from Page One.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
SENATOR JUSTIFIED
IN SHAPING NEGRO
Baltimore Magistrate Frees
the Missouri Statesman.
SATISFIED OF PROvoCATION

Counsel for Pennsylvania Railroad
Asks to withdraw Charges, but
Negro Insists on Prosecution, and
States HIS COmpIaint-SenatO Stone
Then Tells How II All Happened.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
Committee Is Wet.

Following the adjournment Of the COM
mittee late this mornig, a member de-
Clared the committee is overwhelmingly
wet" and so IS the convention, which
means the local option plank viii be
approved.
This evening Slemp, Martin. and others
had their heads together on the slate.
r. II. Angel. for lieutenant governor,
refused TO run. RevercOmb was sought
to take his place. and he may take Il.
Poque was then switched in for attorney
general. The leaders are now at work
upon Crupper for State treasurer. and It
is likely he can be prevailed upon to
accept.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-07-29
Committee on Platform.

The most important committee OF the
three named. credentials, permanent or
ganization and platform. is the latter 1t
follows: George y. Wise. p. J. Riley.
George L. Harrison, n. T. Tiller, z. Parr,
w. Lee Brand. c. NJ Gibbons, +. L. Bar
ton. ". c. Pendleton. George A. Rever-
comb. at large, and J. w. McGavock.
chairman
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1909-02-11
Notice For PublicatiOn-Final Proof

Notice For PublicatioD-Final Proof.
l, Stephen w. Meeker of Cephas,
Idaho, who made entry No. 1927, I'M
der the provisions Of an act of the leg
islature of the State of Idaho, COM
monty known as the "Carey Act" APP
proved March End, 1889, which en-
braces SWA NWA NWA SWA of sec
ton 3, of township lis, of range 14e,
do hereby give notice of my intention
to make final proof to establish my
claim to the land above described, and
that | expect to prove that l have re-
sided on, reclaimed and cultivated said
land as required by law, before E. B.
Williams, representative of the State
Land Board, at Bull, Idaho, on the
10th day of March, 1909, by two of the
following witnesses:
b. F. White, John Meyers and Ed
Braun, of Bull, Idaho, and l.. O. Lilly,
of Cephas, Idaho.
STEPHEN w. MEEKER,
Entryman.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1909-02-11
Notice For Publicatlon-Fl Final Proof.

NOJlCe FOT IuDllCuClOu-ElH dl ITOOls
l, julius Van Bruggen, of Twin
Falls, Idaho, who made entry No. 2137,
under the provisions of an act of the
legislature of the State of Idaho, COM
monty known as the Carey Act APP
proved March End, 1899, which en-
braces NEA SEA of section 1, of
township IL, or range II, do hereby
give notice of my intention to make
final proof to establish my claim to
the land above described, and that
expect to prove that | have resided on,
reclaimed and cultivated said land as
required by law, before E. B. Will
liams, representative of the State Land
Board, at Twin Falls, Idaho, on the
9th day of February, 1903, by two Of
the following witnesses:
w. r. Summers, of Twin Falls, Ida;
Willard Stevens, of Twin Falls, Ida;
G. e. Nelson, of Kimberly, Ida,, and
Edward Clay, of Kimberly, Ida.
JULIUS VAN BRUGGEN,
Entryman.