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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10

Raleigh, Feb. 9.-Cotton mill men,
representing one and half million
and more spindles, appeared before
the joint legislative committee on
manufactures Wednesday afternoon
for hearing on the Battle bill pend
ing in the house, for making the child
labor age limit fourteen years, and
subjecting mills to inspection as to
observance of the law, by represent
atives OF the state depa tment of
labor. Representatives OF the state
child labor committee also appeared,
and the discussion was lively. Spokes-
men for the cotton mill men were J.
A. Long, Roxboro, chairman; d. \.
Cooper, Henderson, and Alf Thomp-
son, Raleigh. These gentlemen APP
pealed in the name OF the North Caro-
lima Cotton Manufacturers association
for the labor laws to be left as they
now are as having good effect, and
because this time of serious stress in
cotton mill business is no time for
radical legislation. Interests OF pa
rents and children and cotton mill
Owners are being conserved, Chairman
Long insisted. by present law. and
proposed change would produce idle
and deteriorating children, cut the
revenue of the working people, create
strife, engendering labor department
inspectors and unjustly burden manu-
facturers with obnoxious afidavits as
to observance of law not required OF
any other class OF citizens.
ID. Y. Cooper, in a strenuous speech,
resented the invasion of North Caro-
lima by oftieious cranks Of other sec
tions attempting TO dictate North
Carolina legislation, maintaining that
this alone ought to kill the bill with
Legislators, since the bill really emf
mated from the National Child Labor
association. Cotton mill men in this
state are pioneers in education, and
through the provision written in the
lbill of two years ago By ID. A. Tomp-
kins, Of Charlotte, one Of the wisest
and ablest men Of the state, had given
the state its only really effective CON-
pulsory education law. II children
are not required to work a reasonable
amount before fourteen years old they
will develop into idle and less worthy
men and women. Mentioned promi-
nent men who had worked before
twelve years old even, and introduced
a splendidly developed boy. now chiei
page in the house, who had earned
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10

Tampa. Fla, Feb. e.--Members Of
the American Pathological society.
the oldest association OF fruit grow.
ers In the United states, assembled
In Tampa today for the 52d biennial
meeting Of the society. Beginning
with a welcome session tonight. the
convention will continue until the
end Of the week. The program pro-
yides for the discussion Of wide
range Of subjects. Including sys.
tcmatIc pomoiogy. nut culture.
breeding questions, control OF or
chard enemies, fruit transportation
and storage problems, the raising 81
tropical and sub-troplcal fruits. prog
rcss in fruit growing and orchard
management. The society is holding
an exhibition IN connection with i's
meeting. and medals for new
varieties OF fruit will be given TO the
successful exhibitors.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10

II was announced Tuesday that
an entirely new department is to be
added TO the National Religious
Training school for colored people
here. The purpose of the new de-
partment is to train colored women
to do settlement work In the negro
districts OF the south cities. The
education OF these workers will be
along the line OF modern sanitation
and hygiene. The students in this
department of the school are to be
given thoroughly practical ednca-
tion. which Will enable them to be OF
practical benefit in bettering the san
itary and manner OF living of the
colored people in the congested dis
tricts OF the growing southern cities.
DIR. ]. L. Shepherd. who is the
prime mover in the establishment
and Development OF the school, has
been in New York and other northern
cities for several weeks. soliciting
funds for the school. DIR. Shepherd
returned yesterday and reports that
something like $4,000 was subscrib-
ed for the extension OF the facilities
OF the school Among the prominent
subscribers 70 this fund was Mrs.
Russell Sage. J. Pierpont Morgan.
Jr.. Messrs. ]. b. and b. n. Duke and
Others. A large part Of this amount
was subscribed with the stipulation
that II was TO be used for the pnr-
pose OF the establishment OF the new
department. DIR. Shepherd was aided
in his canvas by Judge ]. c. Pritch-
ard and ex-Goy. II. d. Glenn and
these two prominent citizens aided
materially In swelling the fund.
On the LIST of March Ex-Governor
Glenn Will begin at Cleveland, Ohio,
a systematic canvas OF the northwest
in the interest OF raising funds for
the further extension OF the facilities
OF the school. Some time In April
Judge Pritchard win also start an
other canvas for funds. and with
both Of these prominent citizens IN
the field. II II hoped 10 raise enough
money 20 extend the facilities OF the
school largely.
At present there are 1873 pupils
enrolled In tho school. with II
teachers. All OF these pupils are
being given a practical education.
which viii it them for useful work
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
A Lively Discussion Before
Committee on Child Labor
Stronq Appeal Was Made 10 Lei the Present Law Stand as Is.
Il Was Giving Satisfaction-Able Speeches Made
on Both Sides Of the Question

money for support OF widowed mother
at nine years old. Also another boy
now working day and night in the
senate and only twelve years old, and
yet cotton mills were not to use them
under fourteen, when much OF their
time In work hours was spent in play.
The bill should be denominated Child
Idleness Bill" The bill would reduce
labor income among cotton mill ope-
ratives in North Carolina sS50,O00.
A. A. Thompson emphasized the
thought that not only is the present
law working well but that this is the
most ill-adyised time TO attempt legis-
laion against cotton milling interests.
He treated of great work for educa-
tion being done by mill men, and ap-
pealed for some opportunity for boys
and girls under fourteen and sixteen
to earn something to keep of starva-
tion. Mill men would feed, clothe and
educate them il left alone with present
law.
A Mr.. Jones, mill foreman from
Spray. appealed for ten-hour day
law, but urged that there be no change
in child labor regulations. He en-
dorsed the position taken by the
manufacturers in this matte, insisting
that the mill men and operatives are
partners in business. and all parties
are well satisfied with present condi-
tions. He made a lengthy and inn
pressiye discussion.
Mr.. Mangum, OF Gastonia, repre-
senting manufacturers OF CASTOR
county, opposed the legis' alton at this
time as unjust to mill men and ope-
ratiyes, who have adjusted themselves
to the regulations OF the law passed
two Yeas ago.
j. w. Bailey, Of the child labor state
committee, having been preceded by
Representative Battle, author of the
bill. Secretary c. L. Coon, Of the COM
mittee, and Southern Secretary Hollis
OF the national committee, closed the
argument for the child labor COM
lmittee, supporting the Battle bill. HI
insisted that the bill would only brins
North Carolina abreast OF the time.
lin child labor issues. and appealed e
the manufacturers to rise TO the stu
alton and accept the demands made
II they didn't do so now the figh
would be on two years hence anC
thereafter until accomplished. whel
he closed il was after 6 o'clock. an
adjournment was taken without actor
on the bill.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
HOLD COURT LTH0LrR00D FARM LIFE SCHOOL BILL
PEOPLE or SCOTLAND REJOICE
OVER THE PROSPECT.

Edinburg. Feb. 9.--The announce
meni that soon after the coronation
the king and queen are to visit Edin-
bursh and hold leyee and court In
old Holyrood palace has been re-
ceiYed with much qualification BY the
people Of Scotland. The announce
ment IL all the more interesting from
the lntlmation II contains that the
king aud queen win probably reside
al the palace during their stay 10
Edinburgh. II this proves true i will
b. the Hrst time IN more than eighty
years that old Hoiyrood has sheltered
the sovereign. King Edward aud
Queen Alexandra came 20 Edinburgh
soon after their coronation and held
q court al Holyrood. but their majes-
ties did not. however. take up their
residence at the palace. which al that
time was undergoing extensive re-
pairs
Old Holyrood palace was originally
a convent. supposed to have been
founded In 1I2s by David |. Il be-
came regular royal residence In the
time OF James ~. ard James V built
the apartments known as Queen
Marys With the exception Of these
apartments the whole palace was
burned al the close Of the Civil war
aud Charles n erected the presen
palace. The apartments Of Queer
Mary remain IN the same state ai
when occupied by her. In the bed
room is an ancient bed and other fur
nlin-e. and on one side Of the room
lis The door Of the secret passage b,
which the consplrators against RiEri'
entered In 1866.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
A REMARKABLE CONDITION
BROUGHT TO LIGHT IN REWARD
OFFERED ny GOVERNOR.

Raleigh. Feb s.-The announcement
Of a reward Of $3.50 offered by Gov
ernor Kitchin for woodfin Greene. an
escaped convict Tor the states prison
farm in Halifax county. brings 70 light
a remarkable condition. Greene was
convicted In Mitchell county last
spring or the murder Of I'd L. Young
{, Elk Park, and sentenced TO fifteen
wears In the peni;entiary lie made
his escape from he guards In HALF
fsS December ?. and the escape was
reported 10 the newspapers as VIII
liam Greene. a negro convict. Ralph
Young. brother OF the deceased. was
Informed that Il was Moodhn Greene
who had escaped and neighbors told
| him that they had seen he fugitive
near his home and talked with him.
and that be had left this part 81 the
country Tor Oregon Finally Mr.
Young wrote TO Representative Nor-
man. Of Mlieheli. who il here attend
ling the legislature. and he has just
returned from 4 trip nf Investigation
Ito Halifax. where the rep0r that
woodhn Greene escaped was con.
Inrmed. Ii seems that his number vas
li5i2i and that william Gresne's num-
lber was 1879. and that when the es-
Icape vas reported % the penitentisry
Authorities the wrong number vas
given. and hence ihe confusing uf the
names. Representative Norman learn
ed that the escape vas extremely dar.
ling. the prisoner jumping from a
wagon on which he VAS driving and
running 4 distance OF at least mile
Through the open with the guards
shooting at him. --<
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
Taft NOminates Britt
For POsiOffice Place

Washington. Feb. e.-Presldent Taft
sent to the senate Tuesday afternoon
the nomination Of James J. Britt. OF
North Carolina, 10 be third assistant
postmaster gene al.
Among the other nominations sent
In was that Of Luther G. Warner. Of
New York. 10 be surveyor Of customs
for the port Of Albany. He viii sue
ceed William barnes. Jr, who re-
signed.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10

Columbus. O.. Feb. s.-0hio is az
last on record for the direct elce-
ton Of United States senators.
Resolutions introduced In both
branches Of the legislature we're
passed unanimously under suspension
OF the rues Tuesday.
They call upoH Senator's Dick and
Burton 70 vote for the resolution now
pending in congress for a constitu-
iionai amendment for direct senatorial
elections.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
srIRs rHE LAWMAKERS.
Dispensary Biil introduced In Ala.
hama legislature.

Montgomery. Ala, Feb. a--lSoth-
Ing has 30 stirred the legislature this
session as the introduction Of the
Aimon dlspcnsary bill Tuesday
morning. For while Il semed to
throw into confusion the members
of the house who we're for local OPP
tion. but last niaht the situation
seems 20 be that the Parks bill,
which permits either saloons or dis
pensaries, will be passed. 5s votes
being counted for IL. The prohibit
tlonists and some Of the leaders in
the houte will support the Almon
Ibill, II Is said.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
MICHIGAN Rrinii Lnmhermen.

Bay City. Mich. Feb. several
prominent representatives Of
the lumber trade are IN hay City iOr
the annual convention Of the Michigan
Retail Lumbers Dealers association
the sessions OF which we're begun
Tuesday and were continued over
Wednesday and Thursday.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
Cali for Manufacturer.


TO the Members Of the Cotton Manu-
facturcrs' Association Of North
Carolina:
"a special meeting Of the associa-
ton is called 70 meet in Raleigh We'd
nesday. February s. al 10 a. m. In
room OF chamber Of commerce.
aThe legislature Is now In session
and bills have been proposed or all
ready introduced as below, which are
Of vital interest 10 every member OF
this association: First. equalization
Of taxes and assessments OF corpora
tlons; second. insurance legislation;
third. child labor laws and possibly
other measures yet 10 be proposed.
Il think that Il Is also an opportune
time for US to meet and discuss the
present extreme critical condition oi
our industry in many Of is branches
and II possible to arrive at some con-
clusion and lire Of action 10 relieve
or improve the situation.
Il feel. therefore. that you are fulls
appreciative Of the importance OF such
meeting, yet nevertheless | want &
earnestly urge you to be present.
III may be desirable 10 hold TIVE
meetings during the day In order q
fully complete the business before us
"The first as above stated. and m
second session at : .. m, and Il !
hoped that II second session !
necessary you will arrange TO remain
'Yours very truly,
IT. L. BLACK. Secretary.
"R. ST. MILLER, Jr.. President"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
a Social Event
For Tuesday Night

The social event that was scheduled
10 follow the Y. N. G. A. membership
contest will be held on next Tuesday
night a, the y. N. G. A. building. The
arrangements are in the hands of the
ladies' committee Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
and an elaborate program Is to be
prepared. Refreshments will be
served and a very attractive entertain
mint II being arranged
The membership committee will be
guests OF honor. and the prizes will
BE- delivered 10 the different winners.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
DEATH VANCE COUNTY MAN COTTON MANUFACTURERS
THEIR ASSOCIATION HOLDING A
MEETING IN RALEIGH.

The Cotton Manufacturers associa-
ton OF North Carolina. Of which Mr..
W. A. Erwin, Of this city, Is one OF
the officers. is holding called meet
ing In Raleigh today for the purpose
Of discussing some measures now be-
fore the legislature affecting the BUSH
ness Of the mill men in the state.
Some OF the more prominent Of these
measures are those in regard TO in
surance companies. the regulation OF
child labor. the equalization Of tax
alton assessmen; and other minor
measures.
The following call has been sent out
10 the members Of the association
from Mr.. K. N. Miller, Jr., Of Char
lotte. who Is president Of the associ-
atfon.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
Hosse Committee Favors Increase
10 Coverner
BILL HAS PASSED SENATE
A Number Of Bills Heard Tuesday
Before the Various COMMITTEES
Want TO Redistrlet the State Judi
ciaIIy--statc Aid to Public Roads---
Kent Bill.

Raleigh. Feb. s---The house com
mittee on salaries and fees has voted
unanimously for a favorable report
for the senate bill to increase the
salary OF the governor OF North Caro-
Ina from $4,000 10 $4,000. This Is
the bin introduced by Senator Gard
ner. and has already passed the SEN
ate. The committee considered the
Spalnhour resolution 10 appoint a
legislative commission TO investigate
salaries OF clerks in the state Offices
and put them on more equitable
basls with school teachers and college
instructors whose salaries he declares
to be all too low. However action as
10 favorable or unfayorable report was
deferred and Joint committee pro-
slded for With two from the senate
and two from the house 20 look into
the salaries and duties Of state clerks
and report so that the need for an
investigating commission may be as
cerlalned The house committee
named Representatives McGill,
Thompson and McPhaul for the Joint
committee.
LiquidstinE Insurance Companies.
Judiciary committee No. 2. OF the
house. spent some time Tuesday after
noon considering the bill by Num-.
OF Craven. No. 27i. 10 provide for the
liquidation OF insolrent insurance
companies. the feature Of the bill be-
ing that IN iiauidating an insurance
company the court will, on applics-
ton OF the state commissioner OF iE-
surance. designate the commissioner
rs receiver 10 close up the affairs OF
the company. Opposition 20 the bill
developed. especially from Represent
attire Connor. chairman OF the COM
mlttee, that II pul Il In the power Of
the commissioner 10 too greatly EN-
barrasa an insurance company. pos
sibiy without lust grounds. Action
waa defer ed without naming . time
10 take final action.
To Divide the State.
The bill Of senator Hobgood. Of
Gultford, 10 divide tho state inn
twenty judicial districts. gets favor
able report from the Joint senate and
house committees on judicial districts
aud II passed the committees win iher
rcdlstrict the state so as 10 relieve the
congeaed dockets Of superior courts
In many counties by the work Of th'
four additional judges
Begun Its work.
The senate committee on Legislative
apTortionment has begun It's work b
the appointment Of a subcommittee
consisting Of Senators Thorne. chair
man: Pharr. Basseti. Hicks ans
Martin. Of runeombe
Amendment 10 Kent Bill.
The renatn committee on propOsi
tlons and grievances gave q hearinI
yesterday afternoon on the Kent bill
prohibiting near-becr in North Caro-
lima. and agreed on an amendmcn
curing the alleged defects In the bIl
as 10 the character Of preparation
that druggists will be permitted I
tContinucd ON Page Three)
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
To Divide The State.


The senate committee on legislative
apTortionmcni has begun It's work BY
the appointment Of a subcommittee
consisting Of Senators Th0rne. chair
man: Pharr. flasseti, Hicks and
Martin. Of Duucombe
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-15

It has just become known that n man giving his name as Howard NJ. Bailey, recently palmed of few worthless checks on Pomfret people.
 The man rendered certified check for sl00 on New Orleans bank in pay ment for S22 worth of groceries at Averill's grocery store. Seeing the apparent certiiication on the check no questions were asked. The check has now come back marked valueless by the bank upon which it was drawn.
 It is also understood that the man took lease of the Pomfret Inn until May and bought coal and supplies. It is said that other worthless checks were disposed of during these business transactions but there is not much be- ing said about the matter. Bailey left town after the transaction at the gro- cery store and has not been seen since.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-15
City court---Fuller Judge

Tony Pankinco, g, a Polander, was before the court Saturday morning charged with trespass and damage to railroad property. lie was found guilty on the first count and not guilty on the second count. The case was continued one week.
 The crew of the switcher were mak- ing up train near the coal chute shortly after midnight and saw smoke issuing from box car. Inside they found Tony with a fire burning Tony said two other men, Irish and Jew, set it and jumped of. Two men were seen by the tower man jumping freight shortly after SO Tony's story was believed to be true. Yard clerk Whalen notified Sergeant Hayes and the switcher brought the car with Tony aboard to the depot where the arrest was made. Tony has been in the country but a year. He said he was in New Haven and wanted to get to Stamford and boarded freight not knowing where 1t was bound. He had not been drinking and did not appear to be one of the hardened hobo type.
 Several continued cases were dispos- ed of Monday morning. Fred Rogers, whose case had been continued after a plea of guilty to drunkenness and breach of peace. had It again continued. Within little over half an hour the probation officer saw him on the street drunk and had him locked up.
 He was brought into court at three o'clock and plead not guilty. The captain of police and probation officer both testified that he was intoxicated. He was sentenced to 30 days in Jail and to pay costs of sS.69. The former case was taken up and he was sen- fenced to 30 days on the first count and 20 days on the second count.
 Joseph Dion paid Sl to the court Tuesday morning for being found drunk He said he formerly lived in Grosvenordale but left there 29 years ago. He came from Woonsocket Tues day to see his brother-inlaw. He was found on School street dead drunk and was taken to the lookup in a wagon He said he went many years without drinking but the death of his wife and eight children in one year was the cause of his starting drinking again.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-15
Methodist Church Notes

Next Tuesday evening, Dec. l9, the Annual Christmas sale will be held by the Epworth League in the church parIors. This year a new feature IS in- troduced in having the different classes of ,the Sunday school have charge Of the tables and booths. Much interest is being shown by the classes to make their wares attractive and a large variety of fancy and useful ar ticles and edibles will be provided. The following is list of the tables and those having charge A. fs., ian- cy work and Colgate products; Mrs. Richardson's class, mystery packages; Boys class, calendars and flowers Men class, supper consisting Of baked beans. brown bread, rolls and coffee, price I5 cents; Rho Delta class, ice cream and cake; MT. Battey's class of boys, wreaths and eyergreens: Mrs. Perry's class, candy; Mrs. Cunning hams class, food sale.
 The men of the church and congre gation are cordially invited to attend the lecture given in the Baptist church Friday evening by Rev. MT. Norcfoss of Boston, under the auspices Of ths Mems class of that church.
 Plans are progressing for the Christ mas observance, Christmas tree Sat urday evening and concert cunda.s evening.
Putnam patriot., 1911-12-15
Interesting Locals

Slippers, neekwear, gloves. Douty.
 Orders for wreaths and Christmas flowers may be left at Shaws.
 Watches for Christmas at E. G. Wright's.
 All the new novelties in shell goods. Ms. J.. A. Mcintyre.
 Join the Owls now for S5. Charter extended for short time. Come in.
 Jabots, toilet articles, and art goods, are among our Christmas goods. Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre.
 Neckwear and other pretty things for Christmas gifts now on sale at the Novelty Studio, 35 Fremont street.
 Great mark down sale on all trim med hats and willow plumes lat Miss A. Chabot's, Labby's block.
 Dainty Christmas cards just little different. Call and see them at E. G. Wright's.
 Examine our line of fancy leather ROOuS DtlOft dtkt1ihh Oft gifts. Mrs. J. A. Mcintyre.
 Neekwear and other pretty things for Christmas gifts now on sale at the Novelty Studio, 35 Fremont street.
 Our Christmas, tie showing Is a col lection of the choicest neckwear ever produced, 25 cents to sl.00. Church Clothing Company.
 Nothing is more presentabIe for q Christmas gift than a nice horse blan- ket or robe. See Peter A. Gardner for prices.
 Smoking jackets for Christmas-the best Christmas gift that can be given man. The styles are handsome. Church Clothing Company. Every barber in Joseph Allard's tom sorial parlor k an artist in his profes- sion. Not only an artist, but A careful and patient operator, who,is never in too much of hurry to give you the most considerate attention.
 The East Side Greenhouses have all kinds of Christmas greens and decora tions. These with towering plants palms, ferns, and cut flowers, may bt bought from their counter in Fiagg store, or from the greenhouse, or order ed by telephone from either.
 As usual a choice selection of Christ mas booklets and cards sJust little difierentn are to be found at Shaw's Choice pieces of genuine Hsviland chi na and imported glassware. ltiwil | be . pleasure for you 10 rec them if yoi do not buy.