OHM vim ru nut IH 1DTUCI The Franklin Times _L2l " ' "7~i ? - WATCH LXHCL OH iMn papeb ? fmr ii itmtg B?f?re Thm k. F. JOHNSON, EAltor ui Iiu(tr THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION sjlBaCKlI'TION %IM Per Tea* TOLVHK? LUL L0CI8BCHG, H. O, KBID AV, Jl LY 4, l*U MR. R. J. WORKS SPEAKS At Community Meeting at Jus tice A Most Glorious Evening FU1?<1 ^>lth Delightful Events, Good Speeches, Good Music and Big Eats lully Three Hundred Present Going Mltchlners one better and set ting a high pace for the communities of the State who attempt to keep up in the progressive development of ru ral North Carolina Justice added an other bright page to 1? a re^y viable history, and matched with its former occasion when It "}? tirat monument to the Confedera dead in Franklin County, when on last Saturday evening it was host and hos tess to one of the finest community meetings that has been Bponsored by any community in Eastern North Caro The program was well arranged. In order to encourage a wholesome appe tite for the bountiful supper that had been prepared by the good ladies of that community, and Its associates Wllders and Seven Paths ? for this was ajoint occasion, recreational features were provided for. It was real interest ing to see all. old, young, and middle aged. Joining freely in the sport of the evening. Such games as Forty Ways of Getting There, Farmer in the Pell, Squirrell up a tree, going Paris and numerous other games wero ? ' ved for fully an hour. .-.owing the reputation of the good vc ? of tbese communities for their ger.t '.-.is hospitality naturally all were c:;pectlng a real supper and their a.U", elites had responded beauti fully and desirably to the recent ex ercise and expectations, but all of this failed when the crowd gathered around the heavily laden table and learned that the good ladies had set a new record in serving the same as the communities -were making In com munity gatherings. The supper was in deed fine and was more than enjoyed as was evidence by the way all helped themselves until they could reach no more. _ After supper the program .was taken up In detail. The community singing, which was entered into with a fine spirit, put life and bouyany Into the whole crowd, fully three hundred of the fin est men, women, boys and girls in North Carolina, and prepared the way for a real evening of events. Prayer was said by Rev. E. C. Sex ton, after which all enjoyed seeing the severat children go through with the health plays. . . .. _ The chairmans address was deliver ed by Mr. B. 8. Rice, who not only welcomed all In words, but with a feeling expressing the deepest appre ciations for the large numbers pre sent. Splendid reports were read from Banks, Seven Paths, Justice and Wild ers locals In Franklin County, and Edwards local In Nash -County and Falrview local In Wake County. A most interesting and encouraging report was read from the Woman's Club of Justice by Miss Wheless, and Miss Ruby Wheless told very interest ingly of her week, in Raleigh attend ing the Summer Short Course^ for girls. ? Mr. Carl Pearc ; treated the audl Jflke was a vocal solo, which all en JoKd. Mrs. B. S. Rice made a most In teresting and helpful address on com-, munlty organisations. This was fol lowed by a beautiful solo by Mr. Sam Deatherldge. ... . Mrs. W. E. Cooper read a beautiful selection, after which the entire gath ering Joined In singing several songs. Mr. R. J. Works, of the Tobacco Growers Association, made one of the strongest speeches on Christian Edu cation and cooperation ever listened to In this community.- It was a gem In thought and forcibly delivered, and ?will bear good results among our peo ple. Miss Landon who was Introduced by Mr. H. H. B. Mask, made a most Interesting speech telling of her In terest In coperatlon and how the teachers had benefitted themselves by cooperating. Mr. Guy Moon read a selection to the delight of all present. Miss Kelly, formerly with the State Educational Department, but now with the Tobacco Grower* Association, made the laat speech on the program, and was la full keeping with "save the best for law." She spoke very earnestly and Interestingly of her In terest In the welfare of the farm women and her desire to reader aid to them. This waa an exceptionally fine meet log filled with overflowing enthusiasm and fellowship throughout The ap preciations oC aU who attended ts ex tended Mr. D. Bowdsn aad Un. Wheless, the committee ta charge of this meeting, tor the wonderful eten ln g of enjoyment each ?M experienced. A. CARD or THAJtKS ? ? ? ' 1 irtok to ?xpr?M to the public my thank* and appreciation to my friend* for the liberal ooatrlbtttlon they mad* toward h*lm my horee. Mr*. Annie 8 wanton. GETS BEHIND COLLEGE CAMPAIGN Luisbtfrg Business Mens Asso ciation Acts XAny Enthusiastic Speeches made ? President Molin Presents College Plans ? Supt. E. L. Best Mores for Determined Action. That the Business Men's Associa tion of Loulsburg will get solidly be hind the College Campaign to raise $1&0.000.00 was definitely decided at a meeting called for the purpose of considering the question on Thursday night of last week. The meeting was called to order by President M. H. Davis, who stated In brief but strong terms the object of the call. He then called on Presl den A. W. Mohn, of the College to ex plain what the College plans were and why they were necessary. This he did In a very frank and business like man ner, making it plain the College Is bound to meet this program or stop. Mr. W. H. Ruffin, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Campaign, spoke In very interesting and enthusU astic terms of the work, the history and the future plans of the 'college and the need for such aninstltutlon In our midst both from a social, re ligious and financial standpoint. Mr. Ruffin was followed by Mayor L. L. Joyner, Mr. E. H. Malone, Dr. A. H. Fleming and Mr. A. C. Marts, al of whom spoke very enthusiastlcaly of the needs of the Increased facilities of the Institution and the institution itself, and predicted the Campaign would raise the required amount long before the Campaign Is to close. Supt.. E._ L,. Best moved that the Business Men's Association go on re cord as getting actively behind this great movement. The motion was car ried by a unanimous rising vote. The session of this association was then adjourned amid much enthusl I asm and optimistic prospects. HEAVY STOEM AT PUNKLN CENTRE I Miss Katie Bell Griffin Loses Life When Large Tree Falls Across I'avll Hon? Others Injured in Crash ? San duj Day of Excitement One ot the saddest accidents that has occurred In Franklin County in a long time was the one at Punkln Centre on last Sunday afternoon about 5 o'clock when Miss Katie Belle Grif fin lost her life as a result of a tree falling across the pavllllon. The storm was ot cyclonic nature and blew down quite a number of trees on both sides of the pond. The1 tree that caused the damage was the large pine standing near the pa vllllon and In the tall timbers struck the young lady back ot the head crushing her skull, and at other places about the body doing the fatal damage. In the same crash Mr. Spruill Up church who was standing near the young lady, received a broken collar bone and arm and other minor bruises, ?.~Mr. Holmes, escaped by having one of-fits pant legs torn off by fall ing timber. Miss Orlffln was the daughter of the late R. H. Orlffln of Centorville, and was 20 years of age. Besides her mother she leaves five brothers, MessrB Dunham Orlffln, Bennte Orlffln, John nie Orlffln, Howard Orlffln end Roger Orlffln, and one sister Miss Nellie Orlffln, all living near Centervllle. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon conducted by Rer. George W. May and the Interment was made In the family burying ground near the home. Large numbers ot friends attended the services and the huge bank of flowers were especially beau tiful. The depest sympathy Is extended thefamlly. The storm is said to be the most ??re re that has ever visited that Mo tion and for Quite a while the lndl aatlons were that a real cyclone waa doing Its deadly work. Already the workmen have been busy cleartng away the debris and putting the pavlllion back In shape for the convenience of the public. flAHTO* ICR AN S 0IVR1* PK If ITENTI A RY TKHJf New York, July 2. ? Sentenced to nerve two years In the Federal peni tentiary at Atlanta and fined 110.000 and tS.000 respectively, tor conspir acy to release whiskey Illegally from distilleries Oaston B. Means, tornfec Department of Justice agent, and El mer W. Jarnecke, his secretary, to night wore sent back to the Tomba, unable to tarnish the I1B.0M ball each required pending appeal. Overruling motion tor a new trial, Federal Judge Wo Wert on Impoaed the maximum penalty. Counsel for Means ?tad Jarnecke theta tied a writ of er ror. Mr. Paul Beasley went to Raleigh Wednesdy. LET COURT HOUSE STAND To Construct_New Jail Only People In Mass Meeting Opposed To Spending Money For New Court Hon'e ? Many Speeches and Many Suggestions ? Appoints Advisory Committee ? To Meet Thursday The Mass meeting called by the Board of County Commissioners tor purpose of considering the Jail situa tion, held In the court house on Mon day morning was fairly well attended. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Strickland and Mr. S A. Newell, attorney to the Board was asked to state the object of the meet ing which he did In a very clear and Intelligent manner. Mr. Benton, one of the architects who had furnished plans, was asked to explain to those present the con dition of the jail and the estimated costs of construction. He stated the jail could not be put in shape in Its condition and that a new Jail would cost around $25, 000.00. He stated that a court house with Jail on top could be constructed and equipped for $150, 000.00 and that the building could be constructed so as to eliminate the out side noise. He stated the present court house should be condemned on account of the exits. He stated that Jail and court house built together would re duce the maintenance costs at least fifty per cent. Mr. M. S. Davis responded and ex plained plans he had drawn for re modeling the court house and stated It would cost from $30,000.00 to $40, 000.00 to put them into effect. Mr. D. F. McKinne was opposed to building newj court house and Jail combined. He was In favor of using the present court house and building as small and cheap Jail as is possible to comply with the state law. Dr. J. E. Malone wanted a place provided for the Insane. Dr. W. B. Morton raised the ques tion from information that the pre sent site of the court houBe was deeded for the court house use only. This was denied by attorneys who had looked into the question. Dr. Morton also suggested that an advisory com mittee of one good business man from eacji township be appointed to consult with the board and determine what is best to be done and report back to another mass meeting to be hfeld at an early date. Mr. D. F. McKinne moved an amend ment to Dr. Mortons motion that noth ing be done without submitting the question to a vote of the people. Mr. W. M. Person was opposed to making any change in the court house. Mr. P. N. Egerton was opposed to making any change that would put any cost on the public. Dr. Fleming suggested building the jail near the fire house and allow the town to join them and provide a lock up. Mr. George Poster, answering some criticisms, reminded the meeting of the fact that good people sometimes were placed in Jail, that Jeff Davis, the President of the Confederacy was once Jailed, that the old Jail was rotten and unfit for the confinement of hu man beings. Mr. W. H. Ruffin citos the law re quiring the Commissioners to build a Jail In answer to the suggestions not to have a Jail. Messrs. C. P. Harris and 8. A. New ell presented their views after which Mr. W. H .Ruffin moved that this meet ing go on record as not favoring any change or expenditure on the present court house. * In the Interest of time Dr. Morton and Mr. McKinne withdrew their mo tion and amendment and the motion of Mr. Ruffin was carried unanimous ly. Mr. T. W. Ruffin spoke In the in terest of an inexpensive Jail and mov ed that the meeting approved the construction of the most Inexpensive Jail possible to comply with the Btate law. I Dr. Fleming moved an amendment to Mr. Ruffln'n motion that the Coun ty Commissioners appoint an advisory committee as suggested by Dr. Mor ton and that the committee and the Boa I'd take up the question of a Joint Jail and lock up with the Town Com mlaatonera and also aelect a location. The motion and amendment was thrown Into one and carried. Mr. H. C. Taylor suggested that the Jail be moved and the present Jail property be cut up Into lota and sold. The chairman^ appointed the fol lowing as the advisory comtalttee'. Dunns, J. H. Ballentln?. Harris, John Byron, Totingavllle, J. W. Winston. Frankllnton, C. L,. McQhee. Hayeavllle. L. O. Frailer. Sandy Creek, J. D. Al ston. Gold Mine, W. D. Fuller. Cedar Rook, J. R. Earle. Cypress Creek, E B. Wilder. Loulsburg, Dr. A. H. Flem ing. A. meeting of the committee was called for Thursday, July Jrd, at 2 o'clock P. M., to be held In the Com missioner* office In Loulsburg and the Clerk waa Instructed to Invite the mem bera of the Board of Commissioners of o'UlsbUTg to he' present fo rthe purpose of considering erecting a Joint building. The meeting then adjourned. Subscribe to The maldls Times ti.M Per Tsar In Adraaos. $69,068.00 CONTRIBU TED TO COLLEGE Wednesday Night Report Makes Big Gain The Supper Monday Might Largely . Attended ? Many Inspiring Speeches Made? Teams Get Organised For Blir Work ? Those Who Hare Con ?filiated and Their Amounts. Otu hundred ot the leading men ?n* women of Franklin County as sembled last Monday evening at the Opening Supper of the Greater I?uls burg College Campaign. It was cha racterized by the speakers of the even jlng as the most important event In [the history of Louisburg within their memory. Chairman Wm. H. Ruffin presided and spoke briefly but feelingly of the high IdealB of the pioneers ot Frank lin County who, among their first acts net aside 26 acres of land for .the purpose ot education. Each generation, since that time, said Mr. Ruttin, has kept the faith and has made its sacri fice for the cause of education. Mr. Ruflin called upon A. W. Mohn, Presi dent of Loulsburg College as the first speaker. Mr. Mohn outlined the needs of the college in a forceful and enthusiastic address. He showed by presenting fi gures on the cost of operating the collcge that It was necessary to pro Louisburg College Cam paign $150,000 Quota 1 ? i $69,068.00 Wednesday Night 849,026.00 Tuesday Night vide buildings at once which would greatly Increase the attendance at the collage otherwise It would be neces sary within two years to close the door*. President Mohn des 500 MARK SMITH FORCES HAVE VOTES THAT REMAIN I TO BE BROUGHT OUT McAdoo Goal of Rea?Ma?5tt? and Hold lnar It I'ntll l^joiriknt Beached Further Goaf of Beaching Majority Today Remains To Be Achieved; Talk of Fight To Pnt Majority Bate Into Effect Revived From McA4oo Side; Smith Closes Day With Slight Loss; Standing at End of 12nd Bal lot, When Convention Adjourned U? til 10:34) O'clock This Morning, Wag As Follows: McAdoo .103.1; Smith 31S.6; Davis 87; Bryans Speech Spectacular Feature of Day Filled With Color and Excitement; Flight Must Be Decided Behind Scenes, Bat Break Still Looks To Be Far Off Madison Square Garden, ?w York, jjuly &? William Glbbs McAdoo ran to la new hiirh mark In tonight's balloting I In the Democratic National Conven tion. He passed the much sought goal jof 500 Totes by dint of much frantic work and persuasion and maneuvering on the part of his floor manairers, who declare*! they hadn't finished their Stork yet. SEAB RECORD Running close to the IB and 41 ballot record of the Baltimore and San Fran cisco conventions, respectlrely, the ? Madison Square harden exhibition gave promise of setting_u_ new murk. Mc Adoo hit his high mark so far in the I fortieth ballot, when he polled 1-2 votes. Smith at that time had dropped a little below his high level, 323 1-2, made on previous ballots. At the close of the) thirtieth ballot last night Me Adoo had stod at 115 1-2 votes. Thas be gained nearly a hundred in today's balloting and the votes he got were taken principally from John W. Davis, I who fell to <0 on the last ballot t? ! night. RIOTOUS SCEXE | The McAdoo people went Into to night's session attempting to esti mate what damage had been done to I their cause by the riotous perform ! ance of the late afternoon session, ! when William Jennings Bryan preci | pitated a tumult, with the approval ; of McAdoo. from the platform and aroused criea o^"Oil." At first there^wer-^ various predic tions of what the effect might be at the night session, but when the leaders got outside and thought it over, it be came apparent that the principal ef fect of the Bry*j incident had been to ? solidify the Smith forces and to spur .the McAdoo people on toa new effort. journ while it was held there was their first goal. They made it. To attain a majority was their next goal. Whether they can do that will be decided to morrow. THREAT OF ATTACK Then in the offing lies a new threat of an attack on the two-thirds rule after the majority has been attained. That issue remains to be clarified. Ther^Js no authentic information con cerning the McAdoo plans available tonight. The day's proceeding were full of Incident and color. Twelve ballots were the accomi^ishment of the two sessions of the day. The desertion of two rotes In the New York delegation from Smith to McAdoo gave the Wc Ado people all they wanted for a dem onstration at the day $?ssion and the sliding of Missouri and Oklahoma to the McAdoo standards at the night session famished the occasion tor the demonstrations tonight. BRYAN THE FEATURE But the real feature of the day was Bryan, as of old, getting the platform to make a speech on pretense of ex plaining his vote; launching an attaok on big business and organised wealth, and presenting a list of candidates whom he considered available ? headed by McAdoo. The rumpus Bryan kicked up has seldom been equalled at any national convention, and it probably never has been surpassed in anything short of blows and bloodshed. For halt the time allotted to him ing Into a hurling catcalls. at him. and mands to explain with "oil" and his torney securing tax orations from the HOW IT The strategy by gers picked up the MO