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Sfe Meirtlk fatte Hems. THI ASSOCIATED PE1SS DISPATCHII LAST EDITION 2.30 P. M. Weather Forecast: SHOWERS. VOL. XVII. NO. 27. ASHEVILLE, N .0., THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 4, 1912. Sc PER OOP7 40 DEAB 50 HURT IN TRAIN WRECK M PLANS REBEL FORCES IRE ffilTED Losses in Battle Near Bach imba Are Heavy Fed eral Artillery Fire Deadly. LITTLE BETTING ON THE FIGHT FORMEWPARTY Lackawanna Express Crashes into the Rear End of Standing Passenger Train. TWO COACHES HULBD DOWN EMBANKMENT Were Crowded With Pleasure Seekers Many of the In jured Still in the Wreckage. Corning, N. Y., July 4. More than 40 passengers were killed and 60 In jured when two passenger trains on the Lackawanna railroad crashed Into each other three miles each of here this morning. The passenger train which runs from New Tork to Buffalo had been standing on the track when an express which carried no passengers struck it In the rear at full speed.1 Two day coaches attached to the rear of the passenger train shot down an embank ment and the express plunged half through the rear Pullman of the standing train. The collision occurred at 6:25 o'clock this morning. Most of the killed were In the day coaches, going somewhere to spend the Fourth. On account of the confusion and lack of wire communication, news of the disaster was slow In reaching Corning. As soon as word was re ceived doctors rushed to the scene and the Injured were brought there. The bodies of the dead were laid on a bank along the tracks and covered with blankets from the Pullmans. Several of the injured are still In the wreckage. Their groans and shrieks can be plainly heard. The cause of the wreck cannot be determined. The engineer of the x press, so far as can be ascertained, had no warning that the passentte. traln was in his way. It Is believed ha thought It was on a parallel truck. A relief train from Elmlra arrived at 7 o'clock, bringing physicians and nurses. The coroner ordered all bodies brought to this city and Is planning to hold an inquest today before the pas sengers, who will be the main wit nesses have left .The passenger train was heavily loaded and was drawn by two engines. It was running half an hour late. The passenger train had been brought to a stop by a stalled freight train. The conductor of the pussen- s-er said he had caused the block to be set against any westbound train. JOHNSON A CRIPPLE At JjemM That's What Heavyweight Says In Salt for Damages for Automobile Accident. Pittsburgh, July 4. In spite of the fact that Jack Johnson, the champion heavy-weight pugilist of the world, la battling with Jim Flynn, the r-ueuio fireman, at Las Vegas. New Mexico, on July 4, for the championship of the world, Johnson, through his attorney, Ralph C. TannehlU, has (lied suit here against Oscar Orrlnger, a wealthy pro duce man, for 125.000, alleging that he had been permanently site) Insurably Injured and crippled In an accident on April 24 when Orrlngsr's motor truck crashed Into his car. According to the bill of complaint Hied Johnson avers that on April 24. his automobile waa struck In the rear by the front end of a motor truck owned by Oacar Orrlnger and operated by his employes. Johnson further says that by reason nf the accident he received severe in juries to his back and spine; that he was hurt about tne limns ana mioui- Ars. Injured Internally and also per msnently and also Incurably crippled; that he suffered and will In the future Buffer greet pain and that he was and will be deprived of his earnings; that the same have ulreody been greatly Di minished; that he has been put to ex Dense for medical attention, nursing tc. and that his automobile, a very costly one, waa wrecked. All-Water Route Opened. New Orleans, July 4. Inaugurating ervtcea between the Mississippi valley and South America, the British steam- .hl., Ink mil of the MISSISSIPPI vane Knnth American Orient Steamship mmnmv sailed from this port for Bra .11 carrying a cargo tilued at more than 11.000,000. The new iervlc- la desUned to pro .1,1. for all-wster shipments from Mis -ta.ioul valley cities to South America . ,i muni the opening of the Panama ssussl. to the Orient. The A. garture t the first vessel was made the occa -k, nf aft official demonstration which was attended by many business Wn frrfcn c ties of tne iniuam wawi Veniremen Tell of bribery Attempts Los Angeles. July 4. In the briber trial of Clarence 8. Derrow yesterdsy two tsntallve Jurors In the McNemara t.tal, A. J. Grueger and Frank B. Hmlth. told Of futile efforts of Herl Franklin to bribe them. The Wife of Robert F. Bain, the first Juror sworn to '., case, testified to her part In th corruption of her husband by Franklin, whom 'arrow Is alleged to have employed. The remainder of lamination of wlt-lceeiled to the 111 ith local hanks as dth it will ft lana between Dsr-juiless there be DEMOCRATS' PUNS ABE NOTjETTLED Will Depend in Part on the Course Taken by Col. Roosevelt. Baltimore, July 4. Members of the democratic national committee indi cated last night' that the plan and scope of the presidential campaign in the interest of Governor Woodrow Wilson will In a measure depend on whether or not a third party Is formed by Colonel Roosevelt. The committeemen discussed infor mally the outlook for Governor Wil son's candidacy. It was suggested that as Wilson was a progressive, Col onel Roosevelt might within the next few weeks announce the abandonment of his plan for a progressive party. "Whether Roosevelt forms a third party or not," remarked Chairman Mack, "the democratic ticket, as it Is now constituted will appeal to both conservatives and progressives within our ranks and with the republican vote divided success for Wilson and Marshall Is assured." The committeemen say that while the coming campaign will be discussed with Governor Wilson, It is not ex tremely likely that any well-defined plan of action will be adopted for some time. The full national com mittee meeting to name a chairman and outline plans, of campaign and establish headquarters probably will be held In Chicago or some other central point. The general opinion here Is that William F. McCombs of New York or A. Mitchell Palmer, congressman from Pennsylvania, will be chosen head of the committee to conduct the Wilson campaign. Practically all of the delegates have departed for their homes and Balti more hears only the echoes of tin; national convention- that eudeU its week's, work early yesterday. New Yorkers Profesa Confidence. New York, July 4. Charles F. Mur phy, United States Senator O'Gorman and a number of Tammany leaders and delegates arrived from Baltimore late yesterday wearied with hard work In Baltimore but all expressing elation over the outcome. "It Is a great ticket and one I am sure promises success all along the line," said Mr. Murphy as he alighted from the train. "The candidates should command the support of the people In every section." Senator O'Gorman. said Wilson and Marshall would receive a "majority or the votes of the Independent vot ers of the country." He declared that notwithstanding the sharp rivalry be tween candidates and their friends, there never was a convention of such harmony. "When we adjourned," he said, "there, was nothing but a feel ing of confidence In victory next No- ember." John B. Stanchfleld, who replied to- Bryan's attack on the New York dele gation at Baltimore said: The ticket nominated at Baltimore one of the best presented to the people by the democratic party since the nomination of Grover Cleveland. Mr. Bryan has said he will support Governor Wilson. That Is as It should be. No one should be eliminated be cause of the convention fight as some have suggested. The fight was made n the convention and ended there, all the delegates being harmonious and enthusiastic In support of the candidates of that convention." IrcHklcnt Goes to Beverly. Boston, July 4. President Taft reached Boston at S o'clock today on his way to his summer home at Bev erly, Mass. He will remain at mo latter place until Monday. Washington, July 4. President Taft left at 6:B last night for Bos ton to spend the remainder of tne week at his summer home near Bev erly. Mrs. Taft. secretary Mines anu Major Thomas L. Khoaas were in me president's party. Mrs. Taft will stay In Beverly during tne resi or me sum mer, and Miss Helen Taft and the two Taft V,ys are expected to join ner there In a few days. Teachers UM In Mountains. Honolulu. Hawaii. July 4. Five teachers In the public schools, three men and two women, who went on s tramping trip In the Koolau moun tains Saturday, have not been seen sine and fears are expressed for their safety. A detachment of police, aa .iie) bv a sound of Japanese laborers searched the mountain without finding a trace of them. The srmv engineers corps which re ...... tl, atirv eved the region will be appointed to the search. nertv of teachers carried no provisions. Karl's Hang liter Takes Veil. I mo I. .n. July 4. The daughter of the Karl of Asl.bt-rnham has nun She has entered the ronvent of the Sacred Heart at Roahampton Tha I-artv MaiV- Catherine Charlotte the onlv child of Bertram, the fifth m. She Is 10 yean e present enrl. sue I. I Farl of Aeht'iirnliH HOWWILSON STOOD IN PAfiKER MATTER Disregarded His Managers' Advice in Indorsing Bry an's Stand. Seagirt, N. J., July 4. Governor Wilson was given little time to devote to his personal affairs or his family yesterday. From early morning the summer home here of the man who yesterday was romlnated as the dem ocratic candidate for president of the United States, was besieged with visi tors thousands of them. Regiments of men, women and children on foot trod down the shrubbery, camped on his porch, climbed on the brass can non In front of his residence and re peated In the handshaking until the governor's right arm was sore and stiff. But the governor did not show that he minded. He had a smile for each newcomer and a handclasp eve for the smallest girls and the boys who won't vote for a dozen years or more. When they would not come In, the governor went out and waved his hand or took off his soft, brown hot. In the midst of all this present day activity bit by bit there are coming to light elements of Governor Wilson's make up. His secretary yesterday made the following statement regard ing Governor Wilson's reply to W. J. Bryan on the selection of Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman. "As soon as Mr. Bryan's message became public even before 'it reached the governor," the secretary said, "the Wilson managers at Baltimore got the governor on the telephone. " 'Don't answer the message until you hear from us,' they begged and hand or took oft his soft, brown hat. "Down in Baltimore they rigged up a rough draft of a reply and sent to the governor. He read It and handed It to ma. H dodged the Issue. The governor took it from my hands. 'It won't do, Joe,' he said, as he tore It Into bits. The people expect more than this of me. It would not be Just to them or myself If I used thli. We'll tlx up another one.' "He took a pad and placed It across his khee and wrote his answer to Mr. Hryan Without crossing out a single word he had put down.' Governor Wilson had many pleasant interchanges of courtesies with his visitors yesterday, many of these mem bers of other parties than that of which he Is the standard bearer. He was halted by a man with a moving picture machine, and bowed and smiled and looked east and west and did a dozen other things for the films. Not a step was made outside his door way that will not be thrown on the screen. LAND III WILM1KGT0N GIVEN NEGRO SCHOOL Congress Grants Tract to the School Board of New Hanover. Washington, July 4. After lengthy and at times acrimonious de bate the house yesterday passed a bill conveying to the board of education of New Hanover county, North Caro Una, 34 acres of land In the city of Wilmington for the erectfon of an In dustrial school for negroes. The negro question was Injected Into the debate and Representative Fowler of Illinois, democrat, preclpl tated a heated discussion by charg Ing that even In the north negroes were discriminated against In the universities and colleges. His declar atlon wga challenged by Representa fives Burke and Moore of Pennsylva nta, Republican Minority Leader Mann and others. Mr. Mann protested against th measure on the ground that It trans ferred, without return to the govern inent, a vnluable properly to a state He later withdrew his objection and the bill was passed. The measure al ready has passed the senate and It believed that President Taft will sign It when he returns from Beverly Mass. Cotton 11a n I era indorse Government Move. Washington, July 4. That the col ton planters of the south are snxlou o co-operate with the government I its effotts to ln';oduce belter meth ids of marketing cotton Is the report 'rought to Secretary of Agriculture Vllson by Chnrle J. Brand and W. A it,- rman. who have Just returned from i ions trlD through the south. 'The treat weakness of the cotton growing ntereeta," said Brand, "la their lack if organlratlon In units nf sufficient ilae to furnish even running bales In ommerclal quantities." THE WEATHER Roosevelt Declares His Candi dacy Will Not Be Effect ed by Outcome at Baltimore. PROGRESSIVES CONFER AT SAGAMORE HILL The Colonel Says Fight on Wilson Demonstrates the Necessity for His Movement. Oyster Bay, July 4. With the dem ocratic national ticket in the field, Colonel Roosevelt and a group of his lieutenants yesterday took up the work of laying the foundation upon which they hope to build a new par- aince tne birth of the Dartv In Chicago, little has been done as Colo nel Roosevelt said lie felt it necessary await the outcome at Baltimore. The situation In the light of the nom ination of Woodrow Wilson was dis cussed at a conference at Sagamore mil which was attended by Senator Dixon of Montana. William Fllnn af Pittsburgh, George W. Perkins and Frank A. Munsey of New York and A. Van Valkenburg of Philadel phia. The presence of these men at Sag amore Hill gave rise to reports that the third party movement had suf fered a serious Setback as a result the selection of a candidate bv the democratic convention and mat some of Colonel Roosevelt's leaders were in favor of abandoning the fight. Colonel Roosevelt denied this emphatically. There was no thought of aban- oning the fight," he said. "These men simply came te talk over the Ituatlon with me and to discuss de tails of the call for the national con- ention." The statement Governor Osborne of Michigan, one of the seven gover nors who asked Colonel Roosevelt to become a candidate for the republi can nomination, that In his opinion no third party was now necessary, was cited to the colonel as one reason for the reports that all was not going well with the movement Governor Osborne has said about the same thing before," he said. did not expect to hslve his support. We. are going to have some losses of this sort. Governor Hadley came out for Taft, Governor Osborne for Wilson )ur plans will not be affected." Before I left Chicago and again at Oyster Bay when Mr. Prendergast ame out to see me I stated that the hlrd party movement and my candl dacy would not be in any way affect ed by the outcome at Baltimore. never go into a fight on a contingent basis. 1 shall of course continue to stand for the progressive nomlnntlon I have Just been going over with Sen ator Dixon the call whlrh Is about to be issued by the provisional commlt- ee for the progressive national con ventlon. To my mind what has gone on In Baltimore for the last 10 days has shown the utterly Irreconcilable nature of the elements within the democratic party, elements so Irrecon- ciliable as to make It hopeleBS to ex pect from them any permanent re form movement along constructive lines. The Demo, ratio Situation. "It has also shown that any noml nation obtained at Baltimore could after all be obtained only by th sup port of men like Mr. Taggart In In dlana and Mr. Sullivan In Illinois and the success of the candidate the polls, without regard to his- per conallty, would be conditioned not only upon- the hearty support of Mr Taggart and Mr. Sullivan and thel colleagues and representatives In ev ery other state, from New York t. Colorado, but would also be condl tloned upon these men succeeding In carrying their several state tickets and In perpetuating thejnselves In control of the democratic party. Under these conditions I feel that the events at Baltimore, like the events at Chicago, prove the ahsolut need of a new nationwide non-Bee tlonal party, whii-h shall In good faith stand for the Interests of the peopl aa a whole and -hull In far-reachlnx fashion alike In tha nation and the several statgs lake the lead In th movement for social, political and In duatrlal Justice, a movement which must Include broad constructive government policy, whlrh shall look to both the present day economic needs of our people aa a whole and the necessity for tha fullest pusalbl commercial development both al home and abroad.". Say Third Party Unnecessary. Washington. July 4. Several pro gresslve republican senators conferring over the situation growing out of th presidential nominations at Chicago and Baltimore h.vt voiced the npln Ion that a third party In their state- was unnecessary. Their general opln Ions are that electors In sympathy with former President Roosevelt will be on the regular republl California, Washington. Kansas, Ne brasfca, Minnesota and the Dakotaa among others. None of the progressive senutori her' has announced any Intention leaving the regular republican party Senator Works of California and Bris tow of Kansas, hays "U1 their '.ngne that the progressive elem waa In control lb Utalr states and t REBELS YIELD GROUND BEFORE FIERCE ONSET Government Troops Carry Out Orders With Mathematical Precision Huerta Con spicuous in Fighting. Bachlmba, Mex., July 4. When the federal artillery had fired at daybreak today and received no response from the hills north of Bachlmba, flying squadrons of cavalry were sent forth General Huerta to locate the ene my, but the bird had flown. Only the dead and wounded were found in the position the rebels had held. At Orozco's Headquarters, Mapula, ex., July 4. Under cover of dark ness the entire rebel army withdrew from Bachlmba. The rebels admit their defeat, attributing it to lack ol ammunition. The whole army early today was retreating and continued toward the American border, aban doning the city of Chihuahua to the federals. Orozco gave orders to re treat after his troops had been sub- ected to the heaviest lire they have yet experienced. The rebel command er and his force will return to Chi huahua today, but only for a tempo rary halt. He will go thence to Juarez, opposite El Paso, and thence along the border to Cassas Grandes, now the rebel rallying place. Ferelar Headquarters, Bachlmba, Mex., July 4. The government troops at daybreak renewed their attack on the rebels' position at Bachimba Twenty-six cannon and 16 machine suna opened lire on Orozco's ivvoln ionlsts simultaneously. The rebel artillery In comparison seemed defec Ive and erratic. Losses In the first day's fighting apparerily were great as today the battlefield is strewn with the dead and wounded of both sides The rebels had clung tenaciously to their positions, hut combined assault!' forced them to yield strategic hills, The federal troops carried out orders with mathematical precision. Gen ral Huerta, the commander, war conspicuous In the fighting. In the heart of the mountains of northern Mexico where Bachlmba canyon, a natural fortress controls the entrance to ihe city of Chihuahua, 40 miles north waa begun yesterday what may prove to be the last great battle of the Mexican revolution. During six hours of brisk lighting between 5000 rebels under General Pascusl Orozco and an almost equal number of government troops under General Vlctoriano Huerta, no great advantage was gained by either side, ndlcutlons being that If the rebel am munition holds out, the Issue will not tie decided for several daya A fed ernl victory means the end of the or ganlzed revolution and a succession if guerrlla struggles. The federals at nightfall were pour ing a heavy artillery fire Into the rebel positions, the extent of which was estimated by rebel officers at 1000 shells In five hours. Colonel Francisco Castuneda, chief of Orozoco's staff, distinguished him self during the fighting by leading a olumn that thwarted a federal asaaul on the northwest. He had hardly re overed from his wounds received In , collision of troop trains ten days igo. For five weeks the contending ar mles had been separated by burned and torn-up tracks left by the rebel is they retreated north after the bat tie of Rellano. Slowly the governmen commander repaired ISO miles of rail road snd several big bridges on the Mexican Central railroad, finally bringing his artillery to Bachlmba where In the meantime, the rebels had ntrenched themselves. Owing to the rugged nature of th ountry where the fight began, an irtlllery assault In front nf Bachlmba was early seen to the Impossible an the government commander conse luently brought his guns Into plaj m the east nnd west side of the can von, which winds north and south for i distance of three miles perpendlc .liar walls of rock with occasional leilges guarding both sides of the can on and prohibiting a frontal assault Poras Wine) In Panani. Panama. July 4. The returns of Ihe municipal elections throughout the republic show that the Porras ticket won by big majorities In over fifty districts out of a total of sixty two. The election of the president nf the republic Is fixed for July 14, when Dr CelUarlo Porras will stand aa the candidate of the oposltlon party and Gen. Pedro Diss aa the candidate of the Patriotic union and of the gov ernment Sereno K. I "Syne to Hun. Aubui tlve. Re .Interne July 4. Represents Payne has Issued tired tha nam i on the prim r th. rtpubll. ary lean un ags col- position ant I of H. CI OSEVELT CONTROLS Coalition of Taft and La Fol- lette Forces Overthrown at Huron. Huron, S. D., July 4. The Roose- elt forces captured the- temporary organization of the state convention here against a coalition of Taft and LaFollette republicans by a decisive majority. The convention selected five anti-Taft presidential electors, un instructed and free to vote for Col. Roosevelt if he formally enters the race. t The resolutions committee was completely In the hands of Roosevelt men and the state platform ignores the Chicago convention without In dorsing Roosevelt. Taft men complained bitterly that they were being "steam rolled" and charged that the action of the Roose velt majority would break the party the state. Failure of Richards and other La- ollette leaders to hold their rank nd file in line resulted in the utter ollapse of the Taft-LaFollette coali tion program. Washington, July 4. Representa- ive Norris of Nebraska, one of the leading republican insurgents of the house, has announced that he intend- to support Theodore Roosevelt, not as the nominee of a third party, but is a republican. This statement on the part of Mr. Norris indicates, it is believed, that he other republican insurgents of the house, except those who are support- ng LaFollette, Intend to give their support to Roosevelt, but that they will also seek to retain their party regularity. Massachusetts Delegates for Roosevelt BoBtpn, July 4. Charles S. Baxter, leader of the 18 Massachusetts dele- ales to the Chicago convention, who supported Theodore Roosevelt, .issued statement, in part as follows: At h recent conference of in num ber of the Roosevelt delegates to the 'hicago convention and other promi nent progressives, the following an nouncement was made: We believe in the principles advo- ated by Theodore Roosevelt. We be lieve that Theodore Roosevelt was lghtfully entitled to the republican nominutlon for president and that a majority of the republicans of the country who voted In the recent pri maries favored him as their candi date. If Mr. Roosevelt becomes a andldate for the presidency we shall support him as the legitimate candi date of the republican party. Some progressives In Massachusetts believe that the wrong done at Chi- ago can only be righted by the for mation of a new party. We do not agree with them. We believe in remaining in the par ty and continuing our fight for pro gressive principles. We shall, during the campaign, use all our efforts to ee that only progressives are nomi nated and elected by the republicans Cor the various state and national offices. Killed When Train Hits Motor Car. Camden. N. J., July 4. Miss Ad ams was killed, Miss Fannie Wteham and Mrs. Ebba Adams were danger ously wounded and Edwards Stokes, father of former Governor Stokes, a- badly bruised when an automo bile In which they were riding was struck try a train on the electric railroad at Malaga last night. The accident occurred at a bend In the road and the occupants of. the auto mobile did not see the rapidly ap proaching train until it was too late to avoid the accident. The automobile was thrown nearly one hundred feet and reduced to splinters. Mi s Adams died while be ing brought to a hospital here. There Is little hope for their recovery of either Miss Wlsham or Mrs. Adam. Quiet liny In Raleigh. Gazette-News Bureau, The Hotel Raleigh, Raleigh. July 4. Raleigh obaerved Independence to day In a rather quiet manner. The boys had the usual number of flre- crsckers and toy pistols out, but no iccldents were reported. Quite a number of people left today for Apex and Zebulon, where they participated In Ihe celebratlona advertised there The first business session of tho North Carolina Dental Society waa held thla mornlnff. There are many papers to be presented and the ses sions will continue until Saturday al noon. Officers will be elected Satur day. Senate Defeat Chemical Bill. Washington. July 4, The house chemical tariff revision bill amended to place dyea used In coloring cheap er 1 1. it. .n good on the free list, waa defeated in the senate yesterday. It to 21. The bill would have reduced the rate on many articles In the pres ent chemical schedule by about 11 per cent end would have transferred others, Including pepper, elnamon cloves, licorice and balsam from th free list to the dutiable. tnk'i the Ing Jack Johnson Can't Find Tak ers for His Own Money, Offered at Two to to One. i FLYNN HAS A LARGE COLORADO FOLLOWING Much Interest Shown in Con test, Although Little Mon ey Is Offered Las Ve gas Crowded. East Las Vegas, July 4. The streets of Las Vegas presented an an imated scene today many hours be fore the time set for the first world heavyweight championship contest since Jack Johnson fought against Jim Jefferies at Reno two years ago today. ThlB time It was Jim Flynn of Pueblo who assailed the negro's claim to pugilistic supremacy and he was backed by a big following of Col- -orado sport-lovers, who poured into town all last night and today. Two years ago Johnson was the short-ender in the betting, Jefferies then unbeaten but retired being the 10 to seven favorite. Today It was all the other way. Johnson's own money, offered at two to one on himself, found no takers. Despite the one sided look of the betting there appear ed wide Interest In the fight. A great many followers had gathered In this city to witness the match and Las Vegas looked In a small way today aa Reno did two years ago. t The rattle and click of roulette wheels and the droning voice of faro dealers were missing, but the restless feet of a weary crowd surged back and forth along the narrow sidewalks. There was a marked difference In the way the fighters spent the last hours before the battle. Johnson de voted last night to the Unhols-Yoak um fight in the arena in which he Is to meet Flynn. He occupied a front seat at the ringside and sat in bored silence while the littlu fighters pulled and hauled about through 20 rounds. After It was over Johnson returned to his camp with his trainers. Flynn paid his first visit to town In several days last night. He wore a brilliant red sweater which showed to advan tage the lines of his huge chest and powerful shoulders. He marched on his hotel porch, his sunburnt face and springy step Indicating perfect health. His stay was short, however. The lighter soon returned to his quarters, six miles In the country. Volga8t to Meet Rivers. Los Angeles, July 4. Ad Wolgast, lightweight champion of the world, spent the morning hours at ease In his training camp within sight of the big Varnew arena, where nearly 12, 000 men struggled for the privilege of seeing him defend his title this afternoon against Joe Rivers, the young Mexican. Rivers remained at his quarters at Venice nntli as hour before going was scheduled to sound. If he won, he said he would be the first of the Latin race to achieve the championship status in pugilism. Wolgast was examined this morn ing by several doctors and all stated that the wound made In his abdomen when he was operated on last Sep tember would cause no trouble to day. Ml JONES BECOMES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER Asheville Boy Takes up His Duties at Greensboro News of the Piedmont. Gazette-News Bureau. Dally News Building, Greensboro, July 4. Dr. W. M. Jones of High Point, who was this week elected health officer of Guilford county at a salary of (2500 per year, came to Greensboro today to assume the duties of his new office and to make arrangements for his official residence here. Dr. Jones is a son of W. M. Jonas of Asheville and la one of the most highly esteem ed young physicians In the medical society. He removed to High Point from Asheville several years ago and has risen rapidly In his profession. An Important meeting of the direc tors end Incorporators of the Greens boro, Roxboro and Norfolk railway, a projected line through this section to connect with the Seaboard and Nor folk Southern In Lee county, was held here yesterday afternoon when directors and officers were elected. The directors chosen are all promi nent Greensboro men with the ex ception of Mr. Tray, who la a Ran dolph county citizen. The directors are: J. W. Fry, R. C. Hood, A. I Brooks, C. D. Renliow. A. B Kimball. A. W. McAllster, laud Daniel. John O. Troy. The dlri lowing officers: T. J. Ph SB I
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