The Enterprise is am mediums in Piedmont Jorth CarolinaIt igjAes the people R''- SK - A .' . t ,. 'J ' Vol. XXV III. HIGH POIHT, GUILFORD COUNTY, N. C., WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1905. No. 20 km DEATH ON. RAIL Negro Man Killed at Crossing Last Night 12 o'clock Thurs v night the porter at the EI wood Hotel heard groans at the crossirig soon after No. 46,' the fast train, passed. He called Mr. Plummer's atten tion to it and on examination they found a negro man near the switch, with tne lower part of his body mangled. Before Mr. Plummer could inform the railroad author ities at the depot the man died. The unfortunate man proved to be Eugene Loeper,- who has two brothers in High Point. The prob ability is that he was on the blind baggage, and attempted to get off at the crossing and was thown under the wheels. The body was taken to Under take Seohrest's establishment and prepared for burial by the railroad company. JUMPED THE TRACK Alexandria, Va., June 28. Three passengers were slightly in jured, numbers of others shaken up, and an engine, tender and five cars derailed at Springfield, seven miles south of here, at 7:08 o'clock this morning. The injured and all the passengers were sent to Washington on a special train. The injured are Telfair Stock ton, Jacksonville, Fla.y cut on legs and. hand and body bruised; Alice Hutchinson, Leesburg, Va., bruis ed about the body; John Turner, a boy, son of Rev. William Turner, of Atlanta, Ga., cut on the head. The train, which was technically known as No. 38, ws from New Orleans and Atlanta and was run ning at a good rate of speed when the accident occurred. The ten der of the engine was the first to leave the track, and it was follow ed by two mail cars and three sleepers. Some of the cars had their trucks torn from undej- them. Mr. Stockton was dressing when the crash came, and was thrown through a window into a small pond by the roadside. He emerg ed from his involuntary bath with cuts on his legs from the window glass. The cause of the accident is still unknown. All of the injured were able to continue their journey af ter reaching Washington. WE are pleased to note an advance in the price of cotton within the past two or three weeks The July, option sold iu New York for - 9.50, August and September 9.65 De cember 9 75, and March deliveries practically 10 cents. RAILWAY REWARDS GIRL. Nannie Gibson, Barefooted Mountain Child, to Receive College Educa tion for Saving. Train. Ashevllle, ' N. C -Fqr saving the lives of a score of passengers and preventing a wreck by flagging a train' with her red petticoat, Nannie Gibson, eleven years old, a barefooted mountain girl, has received a reward from the South ern Railway, and it was just what Nannie had said that she wanted 'most an education. , She has re ceived a letter from the company agreeing to give her -a college, edu ' ucation and to see that she iswell " provided for. - Nannie lives' in a little moun tain hut. with her father And moth- - er In the Black Mountains. A big . slide occurred on th mountain m while she was at home alone. She ran down the railroad track waving . her red petticoat. A heavy train V- was stopped by her ten. ieet from "where the mountain had caved in. - Below was an abyss several thous and feet deep. - ' 1 Mr. A. E. Tate is making im provements ' to his residence on - North Broad street, including en larged bath room and bed' cham BOARD MEETING There was an adjourned meet ing of the Board of Aldermen at the mayor's office Monday night, Mayor Wrenn presiding. Mr. Witherspcon asked for per mission to sell various drinks manufactured by the Oklahoma Company. The matter went over. Mr. George T. Leach .requested that Railroad Avenne- from Main to Willowbrook be graded and macadamized as soon as English street is completed. The Commit tee reported that arrangements had already been made for this work. The Mayor was asked to act with Street Committee to see about widening Railroad avenue. The matterpf Tomlinson Chair Company blocking sidewalks at factory was referred to the Mayor and Street Committee. The matter of moving the Brad shaw house was referred to the Mayor and the Building Com mittee, and City Attorney. The Committee reported that the Denny rooms had been rented for Mayor's office al $150 a year. Dairies were exempted from special tax Wood yards were exempted from special tax. Arrangements were made for street sweeping. Both sidewalks on Virginia ave nue from Broad to English were required to be paved with granu lithic walks in 60 days from date, the walks to be four feet wide. The sale of beerine was prohib ited in the city. CHILD HURT. A Narrow Escape From Death. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. C. I. Hendrick was standing near the corner of the Johnston buildiig with a baby carriage in which was her six weeks old infant child. Nearby was a mule team, gentle and harmless in itself. Mrs. Hen drick looking away just for a sec ond did not discover that the baby cairiage had rolled from her until she heard a crash. The carriage in which the little child lay asleep rolled down under the wheels of the wagon. This aroused the mules and as they moved off the baby carriage was crushed beneath the wheels of the wagon. The baby, however, was not caught under the wheels, but rolled out oh the pavement, sustaining sev eral bad bruises on the head and hands. Those who witnessed the accident expected that it would prove fatal for the child and for sometime afterwards it was thought that the injuries were serious The Enterprise, is plersed to learn bis morniag that the little one is not even dangerously hurt. It was a very narrow escape, indeed. s FIND LABOR VERY SCARCE Highway Commission Secures Con victs to Help Macadamize. At a joint meeting of the high way commission and the county commissioners held Wednesday it was decided to send convict force No. 2, with Supt. Bergman in charge, to work for thirty days on the road leading north from High Point, which is being macad amized. This was done on account of the scarcity of labor. It is al most impossible to . secure men enough to do any work of the kind wltnont paying them a price far greater than the highway commis sion can afford to pay. ' The commissioners also fixed the jury list for the ' next two years. Other business of minor importance was transacted. -rRecord. ; ,.; i This will no doubt interest our readers. The rate to Corea via Pacific Commercial Cable will be reduced ' by 20 ' cents per word. This makes the rate now to Che mulpo, Pusan and Seoul only $iac word bevond San Francisco. Other points in Corea $1 29 per word. This taxes enecc juiy isi. ' Improvements are bang made In the'second storv-of the bulldine occupied by the Wachovia. , H v 'EIGHT LYNCHED Atlanta, June 29. A special to the Journal from Watkinsville, Ga., soys: "Eight negroes were lynched by a mob here between one and two o'clock this morning. They are in jail charged with as saulting Mrs. Weldon Dooly, wife of a prosperous young fartner uear here. The report says a white man was also killed, and an un confirmed rumor says one ot nine was wounded, but not killed." DETAILED ACCOUNT. Watkinsville, Jrne 29, Eight prisoners were taken from jail this morning and seven were shot to death by a mob of masked white men. One of the men, "Joe" Pat terson, colored, escaped death by falling to the ground when the vol ley was firsd and feigning he had been killed. The mob left him lying on the ground thinking he had been riddled with bullets. The names of the killed are: Lewis Robertson, Richard Robinson, "Sandy" Price, Claude Elder, "Bob" Harris, Jim Yearly, all negroes, and "Lon" Aycock, white. Four were charged with being implicated in the murder of Hol brook and his wife several weeks ago and one was held for attempted criminal assault. The others were in' jail on minor misdemeanor charges. ' The mob formed quietly just after midnight and marched to the jail where, at the point of rifles, keys were demanded of the jailer. The mob opened all the cells, bringing the inmates- out, and bringing them up in single file tying them with ropes. The eight prisoners were marched to a corner lot in the heart of the town. They were bound to a fence with their hands tied behind tbem. The work was so quietly done the sleeping residents of the town had not been aroused. At a command by the leader, the mob stepped back a few paces, took deliberate aim and fired a vol ley from rifles, shot guns and pis tols into the line of prisoners. Every man in front of the mob fell at the first volley. Believing its work complete, the mob quickly dispersed. Patterson was found only slightly injured. "Sandy" Price was arrested late yesterday afternoon by a posse from Ocoqee county and delivered to the ja.ler. Price was charged by Mrs. Weldon Dooley, who lives in the suburbs of Watkinsville, with having attempted criminal assault Wednesday afternoon. No further trouble is anticipated. JUDGE STEPHEN NEAL Author of the. Fourteenth Amendment Dead in Indiana. Lebanon, Ind. Judge Stephen Neal, author of the fourteenth amerdment to the United States constitution, died here in his 88tb year. He had been ill for several weeks, but was conscious up to a few moments before death. When the question of amending the constitution was under discus sion just following .the war, Judge Neal, who resided here, wrote out the fourteenth : amendment and sent it to Godlove S. Orth. con gressman from the Lebanon dis trict, saying that it was. submitted as a suggestion. .. In a few days he received a reply from Orth saying that he had submitted the amend ment to' the committe and that it had been agreed to report it prac tically as submitted. -; When asked just before his , death es to the amendment. Judge Neal said that he had been a student of Roman and Grecian governments and from these sources he drew his compo site which became the fourteenth amendment. . J s DEATH OF THE GREAT SECRETARY John Hay a National Less. "No Greater Secretary," Says Roosevelt. Secretary of State John Hay died at Newbury, N. H., on Saturday. His death was caused by pulmon ary embolism. It was a surprise to his physicians and family, who thought him on the road to recov ery. The distinguished author and diplomat was 67 years of age and a native of Indiana. He was a graduate of Brown University, Richard Olney being one of his classmates. He began his diplomatic career as confidential secretary to Abra ham Lincoln, in whose office he had previously studied law. His long acquaintance with Mr. Lin coln made it possible to collate a biography of that remarkable man which has made it a standard of authority on the subject. After the death of Mr. Lincoln, President Johnson made Mr. Hay consul general at Paris, and in 1867 he became charge d' affaires at Vienna. He was secretary of le gation at Madrid, and assistant secretary of state under President Haves. For a year and a half he was ambassador to England under President McKinley, but was re called in order to succeed Secre tary of State Wm. R. Day. When Mr. Roosevelt succeeded to the presidency, he prevailed upon Mr. Hay to retain the portfolio and they have been the closest of friends, the president saying un equivocally that the country has never had a greater secretary of State. Mr. Hay's greatest services to his country has been in this latest connection. As a great diplomat he had the best of reputations among the greatest diplomatists of of the world. He will be buried at Cleveland, Ohio. Following are the principal vic tories of Mr. Hay during his sec retaryship as given by the New York Herald: Established policy of "open door" in China. Arranged the protocol of peace with Spain. Championed the Philippine com mission. Settled clash with Great Biitain on Alaskan boundary. Erought about conclusion of five reciprocity treaties with Great Britain in connection with the British West Indies. Extension of American consular protection to British interests in South Africa. Modification of German inspec tion law regarding American meat. Brought about the Franco-American reciprocity treaty. Arranged for an important Uni ted States coaling station in Sa moa. Secured assent of England to the abrogation of the Clayton-Bul-wer'treaty which made possible the construction of an isthmian canal by tb? United States. Put in force the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Overcame the national legisla ture in Colombia making Panama a free and independent republic. Desks and chairs for the Carne gie library have arrived and Fogle Brothers are now making the book casefl. The building was accepted from the contractors last week and will be formally opened Septembes 1. Winston-Salem Journal. '..,. How. abont a Carnegie library for High Point? A building on the graded school lot would be a great, ornament and advantage to the town. - The Enterprise is pleased to know that the new 5 and 100 store of Greer & Meyers are startingbut well in their new enterprise. MR. SPENCER RELIEVED Mr. T, H. Spencer entered upon the duties of his new position with the Globe-Home Furniture Com pany today. Mr. S. O. Schaub has been appointed successor to Mr. Spencer and took charge of the depot today. NOTICE The ladies and gentlemen who are entertaining delegates to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Con ference are invited to a reception given at the residence of Mr. M. J. Wrenn Thursday evening from 8 to 11 o'clock. Ladies' Aid Society of Washing ton Street M.E. Church, South. The W. C. T. U. will postpone their regular meetings this week on account of the Woman's For eign Missionary Conference to Thursday, July 13 FATAL WRECK IN SPARTANBURG Charleston, S. C, July 2. A special from Spartanburg says that a serious wreck occurred at the Brawley street crossing on the Southern Railway at 1 a. m. Through freight No. 52, running in two sections, came together In the city of Spartanburg near the crossing, and a dozen freight cars, laden with coal anc one engine were badly damaged. Sherman Justice and a second member of the crew of train 52 are dead, and Engineer Whitmire is seriously in jured. Another colored trainman was also hurt. The accident was caused by failure of brakes on sec tion No. 2. The track was soon cleared and traffic resumed. Dr. J R. Reitzel was elected last week to represent Select Knight Lodge No. 73 at the Buffalo En campment on the nth of July. Mr. W. L. Stamey Is also a delegate by virtue of his office a member of the State Advisory Board. ELECTRIC CARRIAGE LINE A movement is on foot for the establishing of an electric carriage line from Walnut Cove to Rural Hall via Meadows, Danbury, Pied mont, Moore's and Vade Mecum Springs. The scheme is to con struct a private roadway which will be- equipped with passenger and freight maohines making sev eral round trips per day. The ve hicles, which are up-to-date, will carry their motive power on board supplied by strong batteries, and will make an average speed of 20 miles per hour. The project is thought to be feasible and entirely practicable, and will pay hand somely on the investment. Lead ing citizens of Stokes, Forsyth and Durham counties will probably furnish the bulk of the capital, which will not exceed $20,000. Keep your eye on old Stokes and await developments. Dan bury Reporter. IN "OPERALAND" Miss Whitaker who is to do the training in the opera will be here Wednesday and will expect to meet all children at four o'clock at the opera house. Let all children who sing come and take part. The older voices will be needed at sev en o'clock. It fs hoped all will come to the opera house at time mentioned. VIRGINIA AVENUE This new street that runs from Broad to English promises tc be one of the most attractive in the city. We need a dozen more just like it, Mr. R. I. Dickens, a lumber dealer from Randolph, was here talking to the business men Satur .day. HIGH POINT NEXT Meeting of State Dental Society Closes. Waynesville, N. C July 1. Af ter one of the largest and most har monious meetings in its history, the State Dental Society adjourned last night. The following officers for the ensuing year were elected: President, Dr. J.S. Betts, Greens boro; 1st vice-president Dr. Chas. A. Bland, Charlotte; 2d vice-president, Dr. G. B. Patterson, Fay etteville; secretary Dr. Conrad Watkins, Winston; treasurer, Dr. R. M. Morrow, Burlington; essay ist, Dr. Ware, Shelby. Dr. S. P. Hilliard, of Rocky Mount, and Dr. Eugene J. Tucker, of Roxboro, were elected by acclamation mem bers of the examining board. The next place of meeting is High Point, the time to be selected by the executive committee. Oven 20 new members joined the society. To Dr. A. E. Frpzier, the senior representative at the association from High Point and the other delegates from here are to be given the credit for securing the meeting for High Point next year. The Enterprise is pleased at the coming of this distinguished body, and can assure them even this far in advance that our people will give them a cordial welcome. GIVE US CLEAN STREETS As a private citizen, but one who pays his taxes and who is deeply interested in our prosperous city, I wish to enter a vigorous protest against the filthy condition of our streets, especially the busi ness portion of Main street. It seems to me a shame that filth should be allowed to accumulate until the gutters and drains are choked up and very unsanitary conditions exist, to say nothing of the unsightly appearance general ly. If the present admi iistration wishes the thanks of tbe taxpayers,, then they should get a move on and take care of the work that has already been done. Can't we have clean streets for the missionary conference which meets here Wed nesday next? Yours truly, Progressive. NO PAPER TOMORROW ' According to the usual custom of all evening papers, the Enter prise will give its force holiday to morrow, the 4th. ALL SHUT DOWN The postoffice. banks and ahout all the factories will be closed to morrow. NEW HOUSES. E. D. Steele is building a 6-room house near the buggy factory. J. A. Auan has given contract for a'sinall dwelling house. Mr. Adkins will build a six-r:om dwelling house. Mr. C. C. Walker will build an other handsome two-story house on Lindsay street on the lot ad joining his residence. Only $1.50 to Raleigh and re urn next Saturday, July 8th. To Raleigh and return, $i.so on July 8th. Will Ridee has a very sick child on Mangum Aveuue. Mrs. Carpenter on Smith Street is very ill with fever. The North Carolina Editorial Association meets this week at Asheville. lulv 8th comes on Saturdav eo on the excursion to Raleigh. High Point is one of the few towns that observe the 4th alto gether. ... ,:: The Misses Dickens,' of Sophia,: , were here Saturday enroute to Lexington to visit relatives. ', . 4v, , r y t i 1 r 1 5B