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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
NEWDEV|cE FOR LAKEWOOD
A ROLLER COASTER TO BE IN.
STALLED THIS SEASON.

The Durham Traction company
closed a contract late Saturday night
for the installation of the latest model
roller coasting device at Lakewood
park.
The track for the coasting cars will
be something like one-half mile IN
length. Each car will be large
enough 20 seat "a people and will ope-
rate by gravity
This popular means OF amusement
will without doubt be great drawing
card at the park this summer. The
coasting device furnishes a method OF
thrilling amusement on the hot sum-
mer nights that is a balm for aching
nerves and tired brains, which nc
other form Of recreation Is able "a
equal.
The track and equipment OF the
coaster will be OF the lates. mode
and will be furnished with every safe.
guard. SO as to make accidents almos
impossible. The work of construction
will be begun at once. and the coaster
will be ready for operation by III,
time the park Is opened for ths
summer.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21

GO 70RED0AD0 BEACH, CAL.
WIN There Practice Before Work IS
Laid Out for the Return Trip-WiIl'
Divide Into Two Squads-Trip VIII
Cost In the Neighborhood Of
$4,000.

Boston, Mass, Feb. 20.-The van
guard OF players of the Boston Ameri-
can league team, accompanied by club
officials and others, numbering In all
nearly forty persons. started from this
city Saturday on spring train
ing trip that has never been ap-
preached in the completeness of its
arrangements. the distance travelled,
the comforts provided for the players
and the expense of the undertaking.
Half dozen other players will join
the party in New York tomorrow and
the rest of the team will be picked up
in Chicago, from which city the whole
delegation will start westward in the
Red Sox Special next Monday.
The objective point will be Redondo
Beach, near Los Angeles, where the
players will have their first workouts
In preparation for the long series Of
exhibition games, which will be played
during the stops Of the return journey.
On March 26 the team win divide
into two squads. one Of which will
return east over the northern route
and the other over the southern route.
The first squad viii play exhibition
games in Reno, Salt Lake City, Grand
Junction, Pueblo, Denver, Lincoln,
Omaha. Sioux City and Chicago. The
second team viii fill dates in Yuma.
Tucson. FL Paso. Oklahoma City. Ell
Reno, Wichita. Topeka. st. Joseph
and Kansas City.
The special train will carry ap-
proxImately seventy-fiye persons on
It's long journey across the continent.
II Will be the most luxuriously equip
ped and decorared trains that has ever
served to carry a party Of baseball
men in this or any other country. The
trip will occupy eight weeks and viii
cost not far from $4,000.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
A Chess Tourney on
al San Sebastian

Madrid. Feb. 2o.--san Sebastian.
the famous watering place where the
king of Spain spends his holidays. is
today the cynosure OF all eyes in the
chess word. for there have gathered
the greatest chess experts Of Europe
and America TO take part In the inter-
national masters tourhament. II is
generally admitted that the iourna-
ment which began today has a
stronger entry iiyt than any similar
event that has taken place In years.
The contestants include Marshall. the
American champion; Capablanca. the
Cuban champion; Rubinsteln. Bern
sieln and NiemzowItsh. the famous
Russian masters: schlehter. vIdmar
aud Duras. Of Austria; Teichmann,
Leonhardt. Tarrasch aud spIeimann,
Of Germany; Burn OF England. and
Janowski. OF France.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
ADl9URhNENT
1.-TWO N[EkS0FF
Lille Slale- Wide Legislation YET
Enacted
'MlAF BILLS ON CALENDARS
Nothing Heard From the Proposed
Constitutional Amendments
portant Matters to BE Passed ON
TucsIay--AsscmbIy May Have to
Run Over Allotted Time.

Raleigh. Feb. 2O.--Although the
SO days allotted by law for the meet
| ing Of the general assembly will be
out Saturday, March 4th, just two
weeks on, remarkable little legisla-
Ition OF statewide Importance has yet
been. enacted. The calendar OF the
house contains 50 bill OF general in
terest In addition to large number
of local bills that are pending. In
the senate the calendar contains
nearly as many bills of state impor-
tance and the legislators will be
among the busiest people TO be found
anywhere for the next two weeks.
There will be night sessions galore
and the Legislative clerks and news
papermen expect to be rushed to the
limit OF human endurance. Although
the session Is nearly over nothing has
been reported from the committee as
to the proposed constitutional amend.
ment. Early in the session the
Stubbs bill to hold a constitutional
convention was voted down on the
ground that amendments to be made
would be prepared by committees on
ratification by the voters OF the state
at the next general election, but IL
seems impossible thus far TO get even
a quorum OF the committees present
at the several meetings announced TO
consider the question.
Several antitrust bills have been
introduced and the Judiciary commit
tee have announced a hearing for
Tuesday afternoou to. consider all
antitrust bills. Representative
Koonce. who has been the most In
sistent for antitrust legislation. says
he will make a fight for the appoint
ment OF subcommittee to take un-
der advisement all OF the bills and
draft composite effective antitrust
bill.
New county advocates have been
here in force since the first day OF
the general assembly and now that
the Piedmont county bill was killed
and the Hoke county passed and was
ratified. interest centers in the Avery
county bill. which has passed the
senate and is set for special order
Tuesday night in the house. The bill
TO create Ransom county out OF por-
tions OF Wake. Franklin, Nash. Will
son and Johnston counties will be
beard before the joint committees on
counties. cities and towns Tuesday
afternoon, February 81.
obsersEnt pcoplc who have watch
cd the work cf many former legisla-
'ttres are frank In saying that 1t will
be impossible for the present general
assembly to get through with neces-
sary legislation and adjourn on
March 4. and that II may remain in
session well into another week In
order TO wind up It's affairs
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
Raleigh VIII Ask for
A Commission Form

Raleigh. Feb 2o.-The board OF
aldermen Of Raleigh will have Wake
county's representatives in the gem
eral assembly put through a bill pro-
vidlng q commission form Of govern
ment for Raleigh similar 10 the one
passed for Greensboro. and also some
further legislation that Will enable the
people TO choose between the general
Improvement Of the present market
house on Fayetteville street and SELL
Ing the present building and site and
erecting a new market house in a
square to be formed on Wilmington
street back Of the present market.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
Exhibition II Aerial Craft.

Boston. Mass. Feb. 20.--Aeroplanes
OF every type, including several ma
chimes that have established records
for distance. speed or height. either
In this country or abroad. are In
cluded among the exhibits at the
second national exhibition Of aerial
craft. which opened In Mechanics
building today and will continue to
hold forth there until the end Of the
week. In addition TO the various
types OF air craft the show comprises
q wonderful display Of accessories.
which illustrate almost as much as
the machines themselves the amazing
progress In the field Of aeronautics
during the past few years.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21

Washington, Feb. 1s.--At one Of the
most fashionable weddings the capital
has seen this winter Miss Carrie
Louise Mum. who was al one time re-
ported engaged 10 Theodore Roosevelt.
Jr.. this afternoon became the bride
Of Reginald Boardman. a member OF
one of the leading fapilies Of Boston.
The wedding ceremony was performed
at 81. Johns Episcopal church BY the
rector. the Rev. Roland Cotton Smith.
DID. Following the ceremony al the
church there was large reception at
the home OF the brides mother. Mrs.
Charles A. huang In Scott circle,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
LIVELY times
IN CHICAGO
Msyoralty Campaign Enters On
WhirIwind Stage

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 20.-One Of the
| liyeliest mayoralty campaigns that
Chicago has seen in years entered
upon the whirlwind stage today, with
Ibut one week remaining before the
candidates OF the two parties are
chosen at the direct primaries. The
election will take place early in
April.
The primaries are attracting a vast
amount OF public attention. The
candidate favored by the republican
organization is John P. Thompson.
Besides him the two strongest repub-
lican candidates are John F. Smulski,
who has long been prominent fig
ure in republican city politics. and
Alderman Charles Z. Merriam. Mr..
Merriam is professor in the Univer-
sity of Chicago and writer on politi-
cal science. As head of the so-called
Merriam commission he laid bare the
graft in the city administration and
brought about the removal of several
city officials.
The democratic contest brings to
life against the old rivalry between
former Mayor Carter H. Harrison
and former Mayor Edward F.. Dunno.
Mr.. Harrison, who was mayor for
several terms. following in the foot
steps of his father, is again candi-
date on an independent democratic
ticket.
Ex-Mayor Dunne's campaign has
the slogan. Nobody wants him but
the people" Mr.. Dunno is a lawyer.
When mayor he made a good record.
He lowered the telephone rates, and,
although he vetoed 75-cent gas, an
ordinance was passed giving the peo-
pie reduction from 81 to IS cents.
Another leading aspirant for the
democratic nomination is Andrew j.
Graham, who is the choice of Roger
5. Sullivan, member of the demo-
cratic national committee. Mr.. Gra-
ham is private banker and is cred
tied with corporation leanings. His
opponents for the mayoralty nomi-
nation allege that he has spent up
wards of 100000 in the ante-pri-
mary campaign.
Among the issues figuring more or
less prominently in the campaign are
graft and vice, cheap gas, .ower tele-
phone rates, subways, and universal
transfers, the smoke nuisance, and
cold cars.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
Will Place a Bust OF
Governor MOrehead

Raleigh. Feb. 2e.--A bust OF Gov
ernor Jno. NJ Morehead is to be set
up In one OF the inches in the rotunda
OF the state house during the present
year. This announcement Is Just made
by Secretary r. d. W. Connor. OF the
state historical commission. through
whom the bust Is to be placed. II
will be given one Of the two inches
remaining vacant on the first floor OF
the rotunda. Morehead was governor
two terms. his elections having been
In 1870 and again in 1912. He was
the president Of the North Carolina
railroad, which he organized aud put
through as one OF his greatest UNDER
takings for the state The state his
torical commission is 10 select the
artist to execute this bust at an early
date.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
old onlcers Re-Elec,e,l.

Richmond. Feb. 1s.--stockholders
of the Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph company, at their annual
meeting held here yesterday re-elect-
ed the old officers. as follows; PresI-
dent. W. +. Gentry; yiee-president.
,. NJ. b. Hoxsey; general commercial
superintendent. J. r. b. Hobson.
Progress of the company for the
year past was pronounced 10 be abb
solutely satisfactory. and plans for
development and extension in. the
state were discussed.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
HOT on TRA|L
OF 0FR0BBERS
Arresl sl Msa VIZ Heid Up Train
ExDeded Il Any Tine
COT $4,000 FROM slFE.
The Authorities Now Have = Dcanite
Clss-A Fresh start Is Taken.
Mes Seen skuIkIng About Gaines.
Wholesome Money Found on the
Ground.

Gainesville. Ca. Feb. 20.--After q
posse had been mobilized at the coun-
" Jail last night to start on the trail
OF TIRES men believed to be members
OF tho gang which held up and rob-
bed the Southern railway fast mall
train near White sulphur Springs
early Saturday morning. the man
hunt vas suddenly called OF by the
o1ccrS In charge. Il was stated that
= fresh start. would be made early
this morning under the direction OF
j. w. Connolly. chief special agent
Of the Southern railway. who arrived
hsre Last night.
While the officers here are relunc-
tant 10 discuss any information. II is
learned they have reliaE.e clues to
tho Identity Of the bandits and ar
rests are expected within the next
day or two. Suspicion still points TO
three men who we're seen skulking
into town early yesterday morning.
These men we're followed BY several
citlzcns but when one OF the strang-
ers turned on his shadows and show
ed light, they retreated and the
strangers made their escape. II is
believed that the officers At work on
the case have Information as TO their
Whereabouts.
Several pssscs which have been
Scouting the country around the
scene OF the hoid-up all day returned
tszths city last night and reported q
fruh,ess ifunt The country "a hiiIy
and ls..v.ss wooded asa affords ex-
ceilent means for the robbers 70
cover their tracks. In addition IL
has been raining all day and the man
hunting dogs have been unable to
pick up the scent II is believed.
however. that the bandits still are In
this section OF the country.
Information received hero late last
uiKht Is to the effect that one OF the
packages taken from the express car
safe contained $4,000. IN addition
10 this a quantity OF foreign money,
the amount OF which Is not stated,
also h missing. Several foreign sill
ver pieces we're found on the ground
shortly after the robbery and these
are believed TO have been In the miss
Ing package.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21

Manila. Feb. 2o.--Manlla's annual
v1nIvai week has arrived and for
scyen dayx. beginning today. the resi-
dents Of the capital. reinforced by
thousands Of visitors from all parts
OF the islands end from China. Japan
and other countries as well. will de-
vote themselves 10 pleasure and
Incorporating. The carnival this
year promises to eclipse all similar
Affairs of the past. In addition 10
the amusement attractions special
palms have been taken this year TO
provide an elaborate bazaar and
other features that will attract and
Interest the business man.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
BIC COTTON MILL MERGER
sio.oco,ooc WORTH or PROF.
ERTY AND 100000 sPiNDLEs.

Charlotte, Feb. 2o.--The plans OF
the Parker Cotton Mills company.
capital $40, ,0o0. .O0b. with headquar-
ters In Columbia. $. c.. we're an
nounced Saturday. In view OF the
fact that those interested are well
known In Charlotte and throughout
the south generally and in view OF
the further fact that there are many
OF the opinion that this combination
Ia but a beginning OF others that will
follow. the plans Of the new corpora
sion will be OF moro than ordinary
concern.
The mills Included In the merger,
which with the exception OF the
Greer Manufacturing company have
been under the direction and control
OF Mr.. Lewis w. Parker are as fol-
lows.
The Victor Manufacturing com.
pany. OF Green: Monagan mills. OF
greensille: Apalache mill. OF Greer;
Olympia mills. OF Columbia; CRANKY
Cotton mills. OF Columbia; Richiand
Cotton mills. Of Columbia, and Beaver
Dam mills. OF Edgefield.
The prospectus OF the company
gives the following reason for con.
soIIdation: The present system
whereby the mills are operated as
different corporations under varying
officers involves an economic waste
In both executive and manufacturlns
departments. BY ifnifylng them un.
der one organization. this waste can
be eliminated. and by systematizIue
the work the productlyeness OF the
plants can be increased. The power
to buy cheaply raw material ard sup
plies and 10 market products to ad
vantage viii likewise be increased By
combination Of the financial strength
of the several corporatIons,"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21

Charleston. W. Va. Feb. 2o.--sey-
cral score Of delegates representing
trades unions throughout the state as
scmbled In this city today for the
fourth annual convention Of the West
Virginia branch OF the American
Federation OF Labor. The convention
will last several days and viii con-
slider Legislative measures and other
matters Of Importance IN the cause Of
labor. The annual reports Of the on
GERS show that the state federation
made gratifying gains IN membership
during the past year,
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
FAR0llIN
RECIPROCITY
Secretary Wilson win Speak Il
BuifaIo q Wednesday

Washington. Feb. 20.--While Presi-
dent Taft does not believe that the
opposition Of the farmers OF this coun-
try 10 the, proposed reciprocity agree
ment with Canada Is nearly SO deep
rooted or SO widespread as some per-
sons are cndeavoring to have 1t ap-
pear to be. he nevertheless recognizes
the fact that such opposition exists
and is likely to prove very trouble
some In bringing about the consum-
nation OF the proposed agreement
unless II Is overcome. Consequently
his most urgent appeals and his most
persuasive arguments In behalf of the
measure are now being directed to
the American farmer.
In line with the presidents reci-
procIty campaign will be the trip Of
Secretary OF Agriculture Wilson to
Buffalo tomorrow. where be Is to, de-
liver Washington's birthday address
before the Ellicott club Of that city.
Secretary Wilson In his address will
pursue the same line Of argument in
regard TO reciprocity used by the
president In his recent speeches In
Columbus and Springfield, but will 90
more into the details OF the plan and
the manner In which 1t may be cx-
pected TO affect the interests OF the
American farmer. His speech VIII be
a direct reply to the arguments going
the rounds that the farmers and
farmer organizations Of the country
are opposed 70 Canadian reciprocity.
President Taft believes the secre-
tary Of agriculture is probably the
besf-Informed man In the entire
country on all that affects the inter-
eats OF the farmers. and he Is sure
that his arguments on reciprocity will
be valuable. II Is declared by sources
close 20 the administration that the
National Grange. which has been
widely quoted as opposing the agree
ment has not acted as an organize
tIon. and that the entire clamor has
been made by few OF the oficers Of
the organization who are personally
opposed to reciprocity, and are seek
ing 70 have the organization endorse
their views
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21

Alexandria. Va. Feb. 2o.--High de-
gree Masons from many sections Of
the country have jonrneyed to Alex
andria 10 take part In the meeting
called 10 form q permanent Masonic
Memorial association. which shall
commemorate George Washington's
connection with the order. The meet
ing began today and will continue
until Wednesday. on which day the
Maxons will make pilgrimage to
Mount Vernon to pay their respects
10 Washington on the anniversary Of
his birth. Returning to Alexandria
late on Wednesday afternoon the
delegates will hold a reception in
honor OF President TAFT. who will de-
liver an address.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
To Install New Arehhl.hop.

Ottawa. ont. Feb. 20.--Arrange-
ments are practically completed for
the formal Installation Of the Most
Rev. Charles Hugh Gauthier as Ro-
man Catholic archbishop OF Ottawa.
In succession to the late Archbishop
Duhamel The ceremony will take
place Wednesday and viii be attended
by many dignitsrles OF the church in
Canada and the United States. Mgr.
stsenI. the new pnpal delegate 10
Cans1a. will omehts.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
Newark,s Automobile show.

Newark. n. j., Feb. 1s.-with a
much greater number and variety of
exhibits than in previous years.
Newark's fourth annual automobile
show opens today and viii continue
through the coming week. The show
this year is held in the First Regi-
ment armory. where $4,000 feet OF
floor space are filed with attractive
exhibits. ranging from the smallest
automobile part and accessory to the
luxurious touring car in its nnished
condition.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21

Alexandria. Va, Feb. 2e-c. Jones
Rixey was arraigned In court here
today 10 answer to charges made
against him ss a result Of the failure
Of the Virginia Safe Deposit and
Trust corporation. or which he was
president. The concern went Into
the hands OF receivers December 20
last, together with Its eight branches
scattered throughout Virginia. The
indictments charged Rixey with lar
ccny, making false statements as TO
the financial standing Of the bank
and fslsify!ns the accounts OF the In
stItutiou.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
ADRIFT ON THE PACIFIC.
Captain and Grew Of Schooner Help
less Before Furious Gale.

Seattle, WASH. Feb. 2O.-The
schooner Edward 4. West, OF San
Francisco, which was picked up
water-logged and in distress of De-
struction island Tuesday. arrived In
port last night in tow OF the Standard
OIL company's steamer Atlas
Capt. J. ]. Jansen and his wife, and
the nine men OF the Vests crew. had
been taken aboard the Atlas. AL
showed the effects Of severe exposure
they driftcd helpiessly for foar days
before the furious gale. For three
days they had nothing 10 eat or drink
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
LOCAL OPTION BILL PASSES.


Montgomery. Ala. Feb. ls.--By a
vote OF 2i TO ~. the Alabama senate
last night passed the Parks local OPP
tion bill.
When Cove nor 0'Neil signs the bill
every prohibition law on The books
will be repealed and a peculiar situ-
alton will arise. There will be no
law prohibiting the sale Of liquor on
the statute books and none allowing
It. The Parks bill does not become
effective until bills are passed regi-
lating the sale OF liquor. and no wet
or dry election can be held until these
regulation statutes are enacted.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
TRAMP cur orr HER HAIR.
Knocked Mrs. krisf Down When She
Turned 20 Get Him Pie.

Byesyille. o, Feb. iS.-"Have you
got a piece OF pie to spare?" asked a
tramp yesterday morning when Mrs.
NJ c. Krist answered knock at the
door.
She told him to step into the
kitchen.
There, while her back was turned,
the tramp knocked her down and cut
OF her hair.
The woman's screams brought .
crowd and the tramp was chased, bus
he eseaped.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21

Raleigh. Feb. 2o--A statement by
State Insurance Commissioner J. r.
Young shows that his department has
paid into the state treasury since
chrIstmas l5z,sis, making t2is,sss
paid IN since last April. and s23,Sse
more than wss paid In during the
corresponding period OF Last year. He
estimates that the receipts Of the de-
partmsnt for this nscsI year will be
S27o.oo0. ~ compared with }2ls,5ss
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
Special Term Tor wilson.

Raleigh. Feb. 2o.--Governor Kitchin
orders a special term OF Wilson
county court for the trial Of Lewis
West. the slayer Of Deputy sheriff
Munford. the pursuit and final cap
ture OF whom stirred such xensa-
tion a week ago. 20 convene IN VIII
son March 1s for one week. with
Judge ]. s. Adams presiding.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
breeders at sionx CITY.

Sioux City, la, Feb. 20.-Delegates
from Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and
South Dakota have arrived here for
the annual convention Of the Inter-
state Breeders association. which
will meet tomorrow for a session Of
three days.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-21
Cincinnati Auto show.

Cincinnati. Feb. 2o.--cincinnati's
FIRST large auto show opened In music
hsll today aud win cotinue through
the week. The exhibition is held
under the auspices OF the Cincinnati
Automobile Dealers association. In
dications point 10 large attendance
of visitors from points IN Ohio. In
diana. Kentucky and West virginia.