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. . Subscription Terms. One year by Mai I..... $3.00 8lx Months by Mall.... SL50 Three Months by Mall. 1.25 LXXX MTTNl WHOLE NUMBER 12,393- OUTLINES. In the peonage case against rail road contractor D. A. Kline, at Beau fort, N. C the proceedings were de layed yesterday by frequent battling between attorneys; Kline's defense is that he only held the Russians in order to make them comply with their contract "with him Indictments have been found at Washington against the trainmen alleged to be re sponsible for the .R & O. wreck: De cember 31, last, when 48 Jives were lost The 500 employes of the Pos tal Telegraph Company at Chicago went on strike at. 6 o'clock last even ing A romantic story comes that Bill Quantrell, the famous Confederate guerilla chief, is alive in Vancouver Island, at the age of 70 years; he was seen there and although he has been considered as dead, he was recognized by an old Federal veteran who ihelped to break up his band; the story is root credited in Missouri and Kansas- Attorney General Bonaparte was at j Ovster Bay yesterday and for six hours was closeted with President Roosevelt; he refused to state what was up "but acknowledged that the Standard Oil Company and the South ern Railway troubles were considered In the New York Stock Market yesterday Standard Oil stock fell to the lowest point touched in many years 0". S. Thompson, at Mont gomery, Ala., assistant to President Finley, of the Southern Railway, gives out a statement that the railroad was in a serious situation with its license taken away and consequently, had to make terms with the State authori ties; Governor Comer says the other roads mti also come to. time else he will call the Legislature together- A violent electric storm occurred at Baltimore and vicinity yesterday dur ing which lightning struck and burn ed several residences and barns The strike in Washington has tied up building operations on contracts involving $1,000,000 New York markets: Money on call strong 3 to 4 3-4 per cent., ruling rates 4, closing bid 3, offiered at 3 1-2; spot cotton 10 points higher, closing quiet at 13.40; flour barely steady; 'wheat easy, No. 2 red 94 elevator; corn steady, No. 2 60 elevator; oats strong, ' mixed 56; turpentine firm 60; rosin quiet, strain ed common to good 4.45. The Saturday Evening Post, of Philadelphia, contains an article en titled "The Art of Handling Men." Art? How about policy? Every time we see a Standard Oil official protesting against that $29, 240,000 fine, it makes us consumers feel that they really do- hate -to Tsar to make us pay it. . The campaign slogan of the Demo crats in Pennsylvania is "Thou shalt not steal." Recruits coming over from the Republican party will signi fy that they have decided to be hon est. The Rev. Dr. Hillls exclaims: 'There are fourty-four roads to hell and only one to Heaven." All roads lead to Wilmington. When in doubt, tell the conductor to put you off at Wilmington. Vice President Archbold, of the Standard Oil Company, flatly denies a Government official's charge that the officers have practiced trickery. This may be true so far as Mr. Arch bold knows. The other officials might have been ignoring him when were up to their tricks. they j Says the Raleigh Evening Times: "The Washington Star may rest easy now. Governor Glenn has found it Im possible to get to Brooklyn to make that speech before the Democratic Club on the North Carolina contro versy." Nevertheless, the Governor might not be too busy to prepare an article for that magazine. The Hon. John Sharp Williams and The Star is glad of It Is finally out of the woods with that Senatorial nomination. That it is conceded that he beat his opponent by only 648 ma joriy, shows that Governor Vardaman is much more of a force in Mississippi politics than some of us are willing to admit is altogether a healthy sign-. If Jones continues to "pay the freight" and hasn't joined the hue and cry against "discrimination In re straint of trade," there is cause for the Government to get suspicious and investigate Jones as to whether sat isfactory rebates make it perfectly agreeable for him to go right on pay ing the freight without any kick what soever. 'jsy a speech at Kushville, Ind; on Wednesday, Speaker Joseph G. , Can non refused to speak of Republican political affairs in Ohio and Indiana. Then he turned in and gave Social ism fits. When .Uncle Joe fights shy oia iamuy row ana tai&s about some s thing else, "it shows that his Judge M am . . ment is still uncloyed and "his discre tion Is the -better part of his' judg ment ' - - ON GUN CLUB TRAPS Inter-State Shoot Under Auspices of Wilmington Gun Club Clos ed Here Yesterday. IN EVERY WAY A SUCCESS Crayton, of Charlotte, High Amateur Average for Both Days, Storr Leads Professionals Two Special Events for Prizes. . The Inter-State trap shoot, in prog ress here the past two days under the auspices of the Wilmington Gun Club, came to a close with the two special events yesterday afternoon, the one for the handsome hand-painted, vase offered by the Hunter Arms Company, and tied for by Messrs. Boushee and Stokley, with scores of -22 out of 25, and the other for the gun offered by the Ithaca Arms Company, of Ithaca, N. Y., and won by Mr. Boushee, who broke 24but of 25 targets exposed to his gun. The shoot was a perfect success in every way and nearly a score of visitors, who were In atten dance express satisfaction with the manner in which everything passed off. There were ten events or 20 blue rocks each day for the usual prize offering and $10 added money in each event, Mr. J. E. Crayton, of Charlotte, was high amateur average each day, with 187 and 183 respec tively, out of the possible two hun dred, while the second high amateur average for the first day was Mr. J. W. Todd, of Charlotte, 182 out of 200 and Dr. Jas. Iredell Johnson, of Ra leigh, the second day, with 179 out of 200. The professionals were led both days by E. H. Storr, of Charlotte, with the Peters Cartridge Company. Mr. Storr broke 191 the first day and 187 the second. The local gunners did well both days and carried away a good portion of the money. The scores out of a possible 200 each day were as follows: 1st. 2nd. Hawkins 186 182 Sims 157 160 Storr 191 m Dr. J. I. Johnson 181 179 Walls 185 173 Crayton 187 183 Sawyer . . 170 163 Bates .. .. .. .. .. .. v. 172 1 152 Todd .. . . 182 171 McPhee .161 - 154 Stokley . . ...." 177 177 Boylan 169 . 170 Littig ..161 155 Bellamy, R. H 163 155 Boushee... .166 158 Holmes 167 158 Penny .. ,.167 174 Dreher .157 176 J.Johnson-.. 168 172 Klllette .165 163 Truelove 152 125 Merriman 144 142 Anthony 178 167 Empie, B. G 148 Professional. First Events. , Harriss, G. 135 out of 160 Harriss, C. H. 152 out of 180 mple. B. G ;.153 out of 180 Wessell .. .. .. .. ..102 out of 140 Thurman . . . . 58 out of 100 Reynolds 42 out of 60 Second Events. Harriss, C. H 61 out of 80 Wessell 100 out of 140 Creswell . . . . N 36 out of 60 Crawford 16 out of 20 Bennett 20 out of 60 Lyons .... . . , 12 out of " 20 Harriss, G 47 out of 60 The visiting men here for the shoot returned to their homes last evening and this morning. In spite of the large crowds at the firemen's tourna ment there was a also a large crowd each day at the traps and the specta tors remained with the men at the traps until nightfall of each day. The special events yesterday afternoon for the handpainted vase and the Ithaca gun lasted until the shades of night were well on. The tie between Stokley and Boushee for the .vase will be shot off at the regular shoot of the club next week. Pictures of the' Champions. Some excellent photographs of the pair of horses attached to the W. R. Wamble 'Hook and Ladder track, of Faleigh, when it lowered the world's record in the tournament Thursday afternoon, together with the ladder man of -the truck, who made strch a sensational climb were taken yester day afternoon at Second and Princess streets by the Gem Studio, 114 Mar ket street. The photographs are hand some likenesses of the pair of bays and of the 1 adder-man and copies may be had for a nominal sum by applying to the studio. The company placed an order for 500 of the pictures lor distribution among friends. They were taken printed and; mounted by the Gem Studio in half an hour. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Naval Reserves Attention. Robert C. DeR'osset "The Traitor." J. M. Solky & Co. Clothing Fourth Ofi. - . Business Loca's. Stolen A Coat. ' Wanted Teams for 30 Days. A colored boy about 13 to 14 years old mayi obtain, work "by making- inj- mediaiA . atmllcatlon , at the t star office. ang 10 2t FINANCES OF THE COUNTY Auditing Committee of Board of Com missioners Pass on Treasurer's Report and Burn Retired Court House Bonds The Auditing Committee of the Board of County Commissioners held its Tegular monthly meeting at the Court House Thursday afternoon, the principal business transacted being the' examination and approval of the monthly report of County Treasurer H. McL. Green, showing receipts and disbursements as follows: Receipts Balamce from June ac count, general fund, $21,977.66; spec ial county funds, $2,913.63; road fund, $23,824.32; iroad sinking fund, $10,- 1 787.25; interest, $105.10; liquor, tax, $2,897.50; jail fees, $4.60; marriage lie ense, $38,95; 'back taxes, $141.84; transfer to special fund, $1,700. Total $64,390.85. Disbursements Outdoor poor, $248, 70; Superior Court, $321.05; jail, $212. 50; hospital, $600; public buildings, $002.11; United Charities, $54.25; stationery and advertising, $130.65; roads and bridges, $908.06; county home, $270.75; taxlisting, $1,244.72; magistrates, $13.73; election, $11; miscellaneous, $15; Register of Deeds, $114.30; Superintendent of Health, $100; Coroner, $25; constable, $18.60; clerk, $60; janitor, $50; generaf to special fund, $1,700; treasurer's com missions, $102.73; New Hanover roads, $3,475.04; special county fund, $4,247.43; road sinking fund, $2,151. 56. Total, $16,813.18. The balance to Angust account is $47,577.67 of which $18,121.40 is to credit of general fund; $366.20 to spe cial fund; $20,454.38 to road fund, and $8,635".69 to road sinlklng fund. Eight court house 'bonds of $500 each, due and payable is 1912, but rec ently called in by the Commissioners, were burned -by the Board. These are the last of the bonds due on the new Court House, except $7,800 due to 1917. Coupons to the amount $2,125 on the road bonds, first and second issue, and $170 on the Court House bonds having been paid, were also burned. MARRIAGE AT RICH LANDS Miss Bessie Koonce the Bride of Mr. J. L. King, of Wilmington. The Methodist Episcopal Church 'at Richland s, Onslow county; was the; scene of a beautiful marriage cere mony on ; Thursday .evening when Mr. J. LclOngof this city,;iedlto the al tar Miss Bessie Koonce, the attractive young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Koonce, and theywere made man and wife in a beautiful ceremony .perform ed by the pastor, Rev. Mr. McLaurtnt. The wedding marches were skilful ly rendered toy Miss Dunnie Koonce, while the solo "O! Promise Me" was sweetly rendered just before the sol emn service at the altar by Miss Nich olson, of Rlchlainde. The ushers were Messrs. Leonard Taylor and P. A. Irv ing and they entered first, followed by the other attendants as follows: Two little flower, girls; Miss Mary Hardy and Dr. C. W. Sutton; Miss May Cox and Mr. Jamie Rhodes; the bride with her cousin,' Miss Lizie Koonce, imaid of honor; the groom with his best man, Mr. W. Otersen, of Wilmington, Following the ceremony the wedding party was delightfully entertained at an elaborate reception at the Hardy Hotel and the bride and groom left yesterday morning for Jamestown and other points north. They will return to Wilmington a lit tle later and will be at home in this city where Mr. King has a position as traveling salesman for the large dry goods house of I. M. ear & Co. Both the bride and groom are very popular aud will receive the happiest felicita tions of many friends. MRS. P. D. WALKER DEAD Wife of Associate Justice Passed Away in Charlotte Thursday. Private telegrams to friends in this city Thursday night apprised them of the sad news of. the death of Mrs. Net tle Covington Walker, wife of Associ ate Justice of the Blupreme Court Piatt D. Walker, which occurred late Thurs day, afternoomi at the family home" In Charlotte, N. C. She had been In poor health since last February, fol lowing an attack? of lagrippe in Ra leigh from which she never finally re covered. Mrs. Walker was iborn near Rock ingham, Richmond county, and as Miss Nettie Covington was bj great belle of her time, being a daughter of Colonel John W. Covington, a large planter of that section of the State. Her mother was a sister of the late Judge Thomas Settle. Mr. and Mrs. Walker moved from Rockingham to Charlotte In 1878, Mr. Wallker . having been raised in Wilmington and having spent his ear ly manhood here, since which time he has had a host of friends in bis native city. ; There are many here who extend to him their heart-felt sympathy. Mrs. Walker Is survived by her hus band and a half brother, Mr. Oliver H. Dookery' and a half .sister, Mrs. Frank O. Landis. The funeral services were conduct ed from the residence at 11 o'clock yesterday morning In Charlotte. y Lumlna "Tonight.; Mid-week dance.. Express at 8 and 8:30 o'clock, v V trains Get you a fine, suit at a great reduc tion from - J. M Solky & Co.? Read their ad. s V v. an in-9t .-, "3 T TT TOURNAMENT ENDED Inter-State Day Races Most In teresting Events of Big Fire men's Meet Here. VERY LARGE ATTENDANCE Ashevilte and Raleigh Winners in Hose Wagon Contest Salem and Salisbury Fastest in Hand and Grab Reel Races Clos. With an all-day schedule of events constituting the Inter-State races of the North Carolina State Firemen's Association, the tournament which has toeen in progress in Wilmington during the past three days and which has been declared by everyone a mag nificent success, came to a close yes terday, afternoon shortly! after 5 o'clock on the course beginning at Fifth - and Bladen streets, extending north. ' The attendance was the larg est of the week with the exiception of the opening day when the crowd was variously estimated at from 10, 000 toi 15,000. The final events-were the hand and grab reel races yesterday morning and the horse hose wagon contests in the afternoon. In the hand reel races Salem and Salisbury took first and second 'prizes of $125 and $75 respectively, while in the grab reel contest which immediately fol lowed the order of the two teams was just reversed, Salisbury taking first money. $100. and Salem second. $50. The ihorse hose wagon races in the af ternoon attracted the largest crowds, Asheville No. 2 taking first prize of $150, Asheville INo. , 1, second prize of $75 and Raleigh Capital Hose Com pany, third money, $25. There were no third prizes in the hand and grab reel races. . 'There were six entries for the hand reel races, including two out of the State companies Rome, Ga., and Flor ence, 9. C. The timers were Messrs. Rf C. Taylor, F. T. Mills and George Hardin while the judges were F. C. Meinung, S. G. Bernard, L. Weil and Mr. Daughteridge, Secretary Von Glahn being the official starter for Tall the' events. The time made by the - respective companies, in their or der was aa followsr uSaiemf 26 3-5 sec onds ; SaHrbury 27" 4-5 seconds;- Mbr gantonr . 29, EomeGa., 31 2-5 - and Florence, S. C," 32 1-5. . Graham failed on connection and no time was taken. The Rome, team would have made a better record but for the fact that a ring ,to the pulling gear of their reel pulled out at a critical stage in the race. In the grah reel races Graham ad Florence did not enter, reducing the number of entries to four. Salisbury finished in 19 3-5 seconds; Salem 19 4-5; Rome, Ga., in 21 and Morgan ton in 22 seconds. One Hundred Yards Dash. The one-hundred yards dash be tween sprinters cf the respective teams is always a feature of Inter state Day at the tournaments and yesterday was no exception There were ten entries from all teams J)ut C. C. Wood, of Rome, Ga, carried off the honors in covering the distance in 9 4-5 seconds which is but one fifth of a second above the world's record. Mr. Wood had a close second in a comrade on the same team in the person of Mr. Grover Byars, of Rome, Ga., who wenT under the wire in ten seconds. George Seifert, of Salisibury, was third in the race. Those who en tered for the race were 'Seifert, of Salisbury; Ernest Hill, Raleigh; M. Whitaer, Morganton; R. E. Peddicord, Salem; E. G. Claywell, Morganton; P. W. Dalliare, Florence; Wood and Byars, of Georgia, and E. C. Stem pie, of Baleimi. The first heat was a qualifying race and Rome and Salis bury runners were qualified for the championship event. The result was as stated. Young Wood is 20 years old and will enter the University of Georgia this season. He won the 100 yard dash at Asheville liast year in 10 1-5 seconds and appears' to be an all- round athlete. Hose Wagon Races. There were 12 entries far the horse hose wagon contests, the judges pav ing been) Messrs. ; John' C Boesch .W. A. Ward, W. B. Pate H. G. Bernard, L. Weil and Mr. IDoughtery. The Dur ham team, Goldsboro Eclipse .and Concord team failed of hose connec tion and the ether companies finished in the following order: Asheville No. 2, 32 seconds; Ashevflle No. 1 32 1-5 seconds: Raleigh Capitol Hose. Com pany, 32 4-5;' Newherin, 33? Kinston, 34 : Goldsboro No., 1 34 1-5; f Newbem Atlantic and bistoury, 36 Rocky Mount, 36 15; (Sltatesville, 38. The races were - pulled ' off much more smoothly than, on the opening day and were witnessed 3y an immense crow!. Exhibition With the Chemical. . At the conclusion of the regular events scheduledfor 'the day, through the courtesy of . Chairman French, of the Fire Committee,' and Chief Schnlb ben, of the Department, the; visitors were given a practical demonstration of the Chemical Engine, of Wilming ton, all the Department responding to a regular alarm and making a splen did showing to turning cnt (from, their respective houses, v No time: was yre-! corded of. course hut in spite of he demoralization on the course incident ! to the close of the regular events the! Wllintagton-iadaleg made a fine show- BASEBALL GAMES TO-DAY City League, Promises Two Interesting Exhibitions This Afternoon at Hilton Southsid League. v Will Also Play. Unless all signs fail there will be two interesting games of baseball in the City League at Hilton Park this, afternoon. The games last Saturday were interfered with by the heavy downpour of rain, but better things are promised for today, and if the teams have half a chance they will put up two splendid exhibitions of the National sport. At 3 o'clock the cham pion Y. M. C. A. team will be on the diamond with the Monarchs and at 5 o'clock the iGants and Rattlers will try conclusions!. Under this arrange ment the teams are perhaps, more equally pitted one against the other than in any other formation, and each of them is going to put forth one su preme effort to win. The season is nearing an end and those teams not comfortably, high enough in the per centage column are playing hide and seek with one another to keep above the bottom, while, at least more than one has a covetous eye upon the top of the column. Not only has the City League a tempting menu for patrons, but the Southside boys also have some games that will be worth while to see on their grounds, Castle street, between Third and Fourth. The first game this afternoon will be between the Union Leaguers and the Gray Eagles. This will be at 3 o'clock. The second game at 5 o'clock .will be between the South Wilmington team and the Wil mington Cotton Mills. All these teams are playing no indifferent ball and hope to make a very creditable show ing. Lady as well as gentleman pat ronage is solicited and the best of order is promised. ing. The Chemical engine was used to quick advantage on a pile of burn ing boxes and excelsior liberally sat urated with oil just to the left of the band stand. Chief lEJjhnibben preceded the apparatus of his department In the handsomely decorated automobile of Mr. Fred Dock. "Not oft the Programme." The most: ludicrous event of the day was a burlesque race run as the last act of the tournament by what was placarded on the wagon as the "Never Late Company" of Wilmington. A miniature reel cart had heent rigged up alarm down me tracK- on camea-iong-'- eared jackass hitched to the wagon, Messrs. John W. Blomme, Otto Gen aust Sam King and F. W. Banks ap pearing on (the reel asythe firemen, all heavily rubbered and booted. The "Never-Lates" grabbed the Chemical hose fat the hydrant and were out with water on schedule time. . The Bowling Tournament. The bowling tournament at Lumina between four-omen teams from the Sa lem, Hicfkory and Morganton compa nies was completed last night, Salem having been awarded first prize of $25; Hickory second prize of $15 and Morganton, third prize of $5. The contest was very close as will be seen by the figures for the three nights as follows: Salem, 468, 505 and 487. Total 1,460. Hickory, 452, 539, 430. Total 1,421. Morganton, 559, 485, 460. Total 1,404. Some Tournament Notes. The following grateful appreciation from the members of Hose Company No. 2, of Durham, is merited by the Wilmington department and was hand ed to Chief Schnibben before the vis iting Department left the city yes terday evening: "To the Chief, Assistant Chief and members Wilmington Fire Depart ment: "Comrades: We, the members of Hose Company No. 2, Durham Fire Department, wish to xextend to you, one and all, our thanks and apprecia tion for your many kindnesses to us and the hearty support you have so kindly given us at this most success ful tournament. Owing to your gen erous hospitality and good fellowship, and your untiring efforts In our be half, we feel called upon to show you in this way our thanks and apprecia tion.. We trust that some day we can in a . more substantial way, show you how very much we feel indebted to you, and when we leave, we want you to realize that our sympathies and best wishes are left behind us. "Again thanking your department and each individual, believe us, grate fully yours, "DURHAM HOSE CO. NO. 2. "F. W. Denny, Captain." Now ' that the tournament is over, it Is fitting that some public expres sion4 should be made in regard to the tireless efforts of President Jas. D. McNeill, of Fayettevile; Secretary W. C. VonGlahn, of Wilmington; Treas surer R. C. Taylor, of Winston; Chief Schnibben and Assistant Chief Mon roe and Supt. of Alarm John T. Yates, of Wilmington, who contributed much to the success of the big meet. They were the men behind the guns, so to speak, and their task was not one of play. They were the hardest worked men- in Wilmington while it lasted, and thousands who witnessed and en joyed the tournament are due them a very large debt of gratitude. The twety-odd members of ? the Rome, Ga.f hose reel company who were here for Inter-State day,-left last night In a party for the James town Exposition. ' They will spend a while there, returning to their homes next week. ? They are a very -clever, genial set of fellows and the regret is that . the city could not have had them for its guests all the week. NO CONFERENCE HELD Officials of Railways Not Ready ,For Consideration of Freight Rates at Raleigh. NORFOLK & WESTERN CASE Postponed Meeting Will Probably Be Held Week After Next Southern Ticket Agent Green Engages in Private Business. (Special Star Correspondence.) Raleigh, N. C, Aug. 9. The confer ence proposed by Governor Glenn be tween himself, the" Corporation Com- imassion and the traffic managers of the Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, Norfolk & Western and the Norfolk & (Southern Railroad companies, with a view to launching a movement for the elimination of freight rate discrimination against North Carolina pointa as compaired with the "Virginia .cities" rates, did not materiliaze owing to the fact that; the officials of the railroad with one accord expressed their inability to come to Raleigh at this time. As a result the whole matter has been post poned to some dat, probably week after next At least i this is the desire of the Governor as he will be out of Raleigh all next Week at the James town Exposition. The Corporation Commission will have to confer " with Traffic Manager DeVant, of Norfdlk & Western as to what mew date will be settled on for the hearing in the case, against this company involving the rate to Winston-Salem and Durham'. This is the case the Commission has been- working on for some time in which it believes it can bring a modi fication of the N. & W. rate into the State and thereby force corespondihg reductions by the Southern and other competing roads, as It is the Norfolk & Western with its owin rails from Cincinnati to North Carolina points via Virginia cities which makes the short haul rate to the Virginia oitiea that the Southern and other roads have to meet. The iCtammission will ictommunicate with Tfraffite - Mpjnager -DeVant as- to some future date, of mu tual convenience for this hearing, dnd vrx v-s--. . the other traffic managers and his own counsel for. the State present and par- J tidpate in this conference. ' .... None of the delegation of merchants and other shippers that were expect ed from other towns for the confer ence today -by invitatoin from the Gov- ernor came, except the Charlotte dele gation consisting of A. B. Justice and Messrs. Ford and Stone. Most of the other delegations were notified that the meeting would not be held in time for them not to start on the trip. The' Governor is anxious to so formulate' the complaint against the railroad companies as to embrace the discri minations against all kinds of freight for every class of the people. The Corporation Commission ob tained telegraphic communication with Traffic Manager Davaint of the Norfolk and Western, this evening and arranged for the Norfolk & Western hearing to take place Monday. ' This means the Governor cannot be present as he will be in Norfolk all the week. This also eliminates the possibility of having the officials of any other roads to whom the Governor sent notices tb be present. The hear ing Monday will be as to alleged dis criminations against Winston-Salem and Durham by the Norfolk & West ern, as compared with rates granted Virginia cities, the rates by the South ern amd other roads to North Carolina points being controlled by the Norfolk & Western rate to Lynchburg and other Virginia points which are dis criminatory in the case of the Nor folk & Western against Winston-Sal-, em and Durham. . T. E. Green, the Southern ticket ag ent who figured in the sensational rail way rate cases here a week or two. ago, has quit the service of the rail way and will devote his time to the furniture business as sectary and' treasurer of the Raleigh , Furniture Company, in which he has been a stockholder for some time. -Mr. Green is also financially interested in the Green Grocery Company and these af- t fairs will require all of his time. (By Associated Press.) -Raleigh, N. C, Aug. 1An informal conference between merchants State representatives, the Governor and rep resentatives of the freight department of railroads to discuss the matter of alleged freight- in distcrlmination against- North Carolina towns, called for today by ;fSe Governor, was post poned by Governor Glenn as, T. 0. Da vant,' freight traffic manager of the Norfolk and Western and the Seaboard Air Line freight representatives could not , be present. RepresentatiyeQ of some shippers appeared and filed com plaint against the Norfolk & West ern, though the whole freight rate sit uation was to have been discussed. The Corporation Commission has no tified T. ia Darant to appear hefore it Mondayj in the matter of alleged dis- crimination toy the Norfolk & Western. . A time after next week will later be " named !by Governor Glenn for the gen eral conference. j JC ? . av , Lumina Tonight. - Mid-week - dance. .. Express at 8 and 8:30 o'clock. ,-.r: trains s...iVV. i .. . .. ... n , - , 15 ; i. tr " i'. ,1:, - ; ...vv'..,-.-.f;- . 2