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LEAVE THIS WOMAN
IS THE VAIN PRAYER
Passionate Appeal By Friend
of Harding’s Father-
DRAGGED FROM HER SIDE
“Don’t Leave Me Ernest,” Wails a
Siren Voice.
AND HE YIELDS, CHOOSING DISHONOR
The Appeal of the Hysterical Companion of His
f licht Proves Stronger Than the Pray
er of Harding's Grief-Strick
en Father.
(Special to News and Observer.)
New York, July 26.—There was an ex
citing and pathetic scene on the pier of
the Old Dominion line this afternoon
when the steamer Old Dominion was
warped into her dock with Mrs. Ida
Stafford, wife of a prominent citizen of
Greensboro, North Carolina, who had
eloped with J. E. Harding, book-keeper of
the Revolution Cotton Mills, and one of
the best known men in the same city.
Now York acquaintances of the two
families concerned had been notified by
wire of the elopment and were waiting
on the pier as the gang plank was low
ered. J. E. Cone, a former resident of
Greensboro, but now a business man in
this city, rushed up the ,plank as the
man and woman came down arm in arm.
He seized Harding and dragged him off
to one side of the dock by the piles of
baggage, while Mrs. Stafford followed,
trying to detain him and weeping hysteri
cally.
“Leave this woman,” Cone said ex
citedly. “I am a friend of your father’s.
He is sane with grief and has wired me
to prevent you from ruining a prominent
career. Go back to North Carolina.”
Don’t leave me, Ernest,” Mrs. Stafford
wailed. "Don’t leave me here among
strangers, they are only trying to get
you away from me.”
She clutched Harding’s arm frantically
and put her arms about his neck, kissing
him repeatedly, while a large crowd of
onlookers watched the scene curiously.
Harding at first seemed inclined to fol
low Cone’s advice. But the pleadings
of the grief stricken woman finally sway
ed him. He returned her caresses, say
ing: “Don’t fear, Ida, I’ll stick by you.
We ll go to England and be married,
We’ll be happy yet.
Then the pair got into a cab and were
driven to the Broadway Central Hotel.
An attorney was also at the dock and
said that Stafford would sue for a di
vorce.
FLED TO KUIN AND DISHONOF,
Iwo Women and Their Male Companions in
Jail at Greensboro.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Greensboro, N. C., July 26.—Nick
Carter and Mrs. Nannie Jones, of Dan
ville, Va.; Harris, of Goldsboro, N. C.,
and Minnie Shaw, «of Danville, were
brought here under commitment of a
magistrate at Gibsonville this evening
and placed in jail in default of bond for
their appearance at court.
Yesterday H. T. Jones, of Danville,
whose wife had eloped with Carter dur
ing his absence in South Carolina as
chief lineman for the Bell Telephone
Company, came here in search of her,
saying he only wanted to persuade her
to go back to her heart-broken aunt in
Danville. The couple had left. Today
he found them in Gibsonville living at
the hotel as man and wife. He also
found another Danville girl, Minnie Shaw,
registered there as the wife of Tony
Harris, of Goldsboro, North Carolina.
All efforts by Jones to persuade his
wife to go back to her aunt proving use
less, he had the quartette up before a
magistrate with the above result.
Harris and Carter are patent medicine
venders, and tonight wired friends in
anvi le and Goldsboro to come and
stand their bonds for them.
When the officers arrived here with
lo!*,, U l* the unusual spectacle of two
nattily dressed men tied with ropes, and
cimeh ood f looking youn S women in the
clutches of a constable attracted a large
crowd and before the jail was reached
the pioeession looked like a circus. The ’
girls were weeping and the men looked
like they had too much of their
own mdicine.
When seen at the jail, the Shaw wo
man said she ran away two weeks ago I
Her father was Edward Shaw, a silver
smith, of Danville. Here eyes were filled 1
with tears when she was asked the names ,
of her father and mother. Both women
are young, no trace of depravity or bold
ness appearing In their demenor.
After giving the name of her father
the Shaw girl begged that he be not
told of her situation, saying that she
hoped to get out of jail tomorrow.
Jones says he will get a divorce. He
only wished to get his wife back to her
aunt, and if possible reform her. I
The men are well dressed. They re
fused to talk, except to curse the jailer
for including cow-peas in the bill of
fare for four o’clock dinner. This very
much offended the jailor, that being a
favorite dish with him, and he refused
afterwards to send for friends the young
men wished to see, saying that they could
have something reasonable to curse
about.
An examination is being made of the
revenue books to ascertain if the men
| have medicine license. If they give bond
' for present, they will be rearrested for
I not having license.
MODEBN HOTEL FOE CHARLOTTE.
D. H Scoville Negotiating for the Pnrchaae of
a Block For This Purpose.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Charlotte, N. C., July 26.—From a re
liable source it is learned that Charlotte
is to have a modern hotel and further
that an Atlanta Hotel man will own and
run it. Mr. Dabney H. Scoville, proprie
tor of the Marion house in Atlanta, is
the gentleman whose name is connected
with the new enterprise. Mr. Scoville re
cently purchased a one store room of
the Mansion House block. While here
this week looking after improvements
to this property, the block caught his
attention, and it is learned that he is
negotiating with the Springs estate with
a view to purchasing the block and build
a handsome, modern hotel. The site is
an excellent one. Mr. Scoville is a
former resident of this city, and was for
some time connected with the manage
ment of the Central Hotel here.
Because he believed that night watch
man L. J. Dellinger had insulted his
wife, Paul Watt, an employe of the
| Shaw Harness Company, armed himself
j with a winchester riffle and went in
search of Dellinger. The watchman de
! nied the accusation, but as soon as
j Watts’ back was turned he reached for
| his gun. Watts was too quick, however,
j and when Dellinger turned he gazed into
the barrel of Watts’ gun. The sudden
: appearance of Dellinger’s wife o nthe
• scene averted a possible tragedy. Watts’
wife claimed that while passing the Ada
Mills, where Dellinger is employed, he
turned the hose on her purposely. Watts
! is a native of LaGrange, Ga.
j A jury in the Superior court today re
■ turned a verdict awarding B. F. Smith
J damages in the sum of $1,200 against the
city. The suit brought by Smith is an
unique case. The city recently completed
a sewer in the Southern section, which
empties into Irwin’s Creek, this creek
borders Smith's farm and in his suit he
sets forth the contention that the sewer
age not only decreased materially the
value of his land, but that it also seri
ously endangered the health of his
family. The jury gave him the full
amount asked. An appeal was taken by
the defendant corporation.
On the Diamond.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Kinston, N. C., July 26. —Kinston lost
to Wilson in a hotly contested game of
ball of twelve innings Friday. Score:
.Wilson. 7; Kinston, 6.
Batteries: Wilson—Traeger and Reed;
Kinston—Krause and Hickso.
Kinston won from Wilson in the game
today. Score: Kinston, 5; Wilson, 4.
Batteries: Kinston—Wooten and
Hicks; Wilson—Sullivan and Cassidy.
Bath Defeats Aurora.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Bath, N. C., July 26.—One of the pret
tiest games of ball ever witnessed on
the local diamond was played here yes
terday—Bath vs. Aurora. At the end of
the third inning it looked as if Aurora
would win, the score being 4 to 4. Get
tig, New' Bern’s wonderful pitcher, w r as
in the box again. At first Bath failed to
find him, but it didn’t last long.
Score: R H E
Bath 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0— i
Aurora 02200000 o—4
Batteries: Bath —Wiindley and Smith;
Aurora—Sparrow, Getting and Edwards.
Umpire, Capt. James Harriss.
National League.
(By the Associated Press.)
At Chicago— R H E
Chicago 0 0100100 o—2 6 C
Cincinnati .. ..0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 I—3 10 3
At Brooklyn— RHE
Brooklyn 3 000011 *—s 10 0
New' York .. ..0 0000100 o—l 6 2
At St. Louis— R H E
St. Louis .. ..0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 o—l 1 2
Pittsburg 0 0200000 3—5 11 0
At Boston— RHE
Boston 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o—o 2 0
Phila 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 o—4 7 2
American League.
(By the Associated Press.)
At Washington— R H E
Washington ...2 04000003 o—90 —9 14 4
Chicago 0 01110060 I—lo 13 1
At Boston— RHE
Boston 0 2020000 *—4 5 0
Detroit 0 1 0 0 0 00 0 o—l 7 5
At Philadelphia— RHE
St. Louis 0 0000000 I—l 5 0
Phila 0 0000030 *—3 9 0
At Baltimore — R II E
Baltimore ....0 02030201 I—9 17 1
Cleveland .. ..1 00220300 o—B 18 3
Water Works Extended.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. C., July 26. —In order to
enable the Board of Aldermen to extend
the water works system up Park Ave
nue from Daisy street to the Park, Mr.
Sol. Weil has offered to lend the city the
money. This extension will not only
give water to a large number of citizens
and the Park, but will also reach the Odd
Fellows Orphans’ Home.
There is nothing like getting up early
in the morning to teach one the beauty
of sleeping late.
RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA. SUNDAY MORNING. JULY 27, 1902.
LINKING SEABOARD
WITH COAL FIELDS
The S. A. L. Buys the South
and Western,
A SHORT LINE TO THE SEA
Road to Be Two Hundred and Seventy
five Miles Long.
O.R.ANDC. PARr OF PROPOSED ROUTE
It Will Extend From the Coal Fields of South*
west Virginia to Lincolnton. A North*
ern Extension May Reach
Ironton, Ohio.
(By the Associated Press.)
Baltimore, July 26. —It is announced
here that the Seaboard Air Line Rail
road Company has bought the South and
Western Railway. The latter is a new’
company under which two or more roads
will be consolidated. It ow’ns the Orio
River and Charleston Railway, which it
is proposed to extend from the coal fields
of Southwest Virginia to Lincolnton,
North Carolina., where, according to the
plans, connection is to be made iwth the
Seaboard Air Line. The scheme for this
development was financed by the LTnion
Trust Company of this city.
The promoters of the scheme announce
that the route planned will be the short
est line from the Virginia coal fields
to the Atlantic coast and the South.
The proposed road will be about 275
miles in length, but it is thoughht that
the mileage will be increased by its ex
tension in a northerly direction. Con
nection may be made with the Detroit
Southern at Ironton, Ohio. The Detroit
Southern operates from Detroit to Wells
ton, Ohio, via Lima, 343 miles, with
branches 80 miles, a total of 423 miles.
Knoxville, Tenn., July 26.—The Ohio
River and Charleston Railroad extends
from Johnson City, Tenn.. to Huntdale,
North Carolina, a distance of 34 miles.
It was originally the Tennessee section
of the Charleston, Cincinnati ahd Chicago
project. The Carolina portion of this
road w’as built from Camden, South
Carolina to Marion, North Carolina, 171
miles, and is known as the South Caro
lina and Georgia extension, and is con
trolled by the Southern Railway. The
Ohio River and Charleston wes recently
sold by Samuel Hunt and Company, to
the South and Western, of which George
L. Carter, of Bristol, Tenn., who organ
ized the Virginia Iron, Coal and Coke
Company, and the Virginia and South
western Railway Company, is president.’
HAS A C L. BOUGHT L- AND N. N
Bnmor of a Deal for the Absorption of the Lat
ter By the Former
(Special to Virginian-Pilot.)
Baltimore, Md., July 26.—Men in fi
nancial and railroad circles here who are
interested in railroad properties in the
South, toda ysaid that a deal was on for
the absorption of the Louisville and
Nashville by the Atlantic Coast Line
Company. The advance to 169, a jump
of 16 points, in the common stock of the
Atlantic Coast Line this week, has been
accompanied by intimations that there
was something back of it. This stock
only pays four per cent, on the hundred,
although earnings are about eight per
cent. more.
An interested party says the Atlan
tic Coast Line is not a competitor of
the L. & N. and the latter is geograph
ically a natural extension of the coast
line. Its absorption by the Coast Line,
therefore, would not arouse the same
antagonism in the South as would be
produced by a deal with the Southern
Railway. The owners of the Coast Line
and J. P. Morgan &Co., have been work
ing in accord, and are sufficiently in har
mony to make such an arrangement prac
ticable. It will take $90,000,000 to buy
out the L- and N.
A Better Educational Day for Dabney,
(Special to the News and Observer.)
Dabney, N. C., July 26.—Yesterday was
a great day for Dabney. For some time
we have been considering voting a local
tax, uniting two or three small schools
and building a good school house. Dr.
Charles D. Mclver came and made an
address for us today. His speech was
great and tho interest awakened was the
greatest ever seen here. Before leaving
the house many more names than the
number required to secure the election
for a vote on local tax wa3 secured to a
petition to go before the County Commis
sioners asking for the election.
I fully believe we shall get the tax,
in which case aid from abroad has been
pjromised us. This meeting today will
be the beginning of better things in this
county in general education. Our ambi
tion is to unite the small schools, vote
local tax and put a library in every rural
school in the county.
Will Move to Durham.
Dr. A. T. Cotton, of Morrisville, Wake
county, has sold his property in that
place and will shortly move to Durham,
which place he will make his future
residence. Dr. Cotton is a well equip
ped and successful physician. He is one
of the best men in the world and Wake
county regrets to lose him.
DID THE FIGHTERS
FOOL THE PUBLIC?
Charges of Fraud Made to
the Mayor.
HE IS MUCH STIRRtD UP
A Note Stated That Jeffries Would
Win in Eighth.
THIS WAS RECEIVED BEFORE THE FIGHT
hffries and Fi!zsimmons*Gr?atly Woried Over
the Charges, Which Indeed Are Not
Generally Believed. Jeffries’
Nose is Broken
(By the Associated Press.)
San Francisco, July 26.—There is a
wide difference o fopinion in this city as
to the character of last night's fight be
tween Jeffries nnd Fitzsimmons. The
charge that the fight was a fake and that
it had been pre-arranged for Fitzsim
mons to go out in the eighth round, does
not meet with general belief, although
there is no doubt that Mayor Schmitz
was warned that the fight was fixed to
end in the eighth round. A communica
tion sent to Mayor Schmitz before the
fight, to be opened after it was ended,
stated that the writer had been inform
ed that Jeffries was to win in the eighth
round, which he did.
When at his office today Mayor
Schmitz was emphatic in his assertion
that, should he be convinced after a
thorough investigation that last night’s
contest between Fitzsimmons and
Jeffries was a pre-arranged affair, he
would do all in his power to prohibit
future prize fights in this city. Mayor
Schmitz has been very much disgusted
with many of the recent fights that have
taken place in this city, it being evident
that they were pre-arranged and that
the best mau did not always win. It is
expected that the fighting game in this
city will be forever killed, should con
clusive evidence be adduced to prove the
assertion of certain persons, who are
supposed to be well informed on the mat
ter, that the fight between Fitzsimmons
and Jeffries was a fake.
Mayor Schmitz has given out the fol
lowing statement for publication:
“From the information I have received
I am forced to believe that this exhibi
tion is no bettor than the previous ones
we have had, namely, the Jefr'ries-Ruhlin
and Gans-McFadden and others, and it
will do much towards discouraging the
sport in this city. In fact, unless some
indubitable evidence is produced to dis
prove the information furnished me by
the examiner, I shall hereafter have to
prohibit all such professional ‘fight’ ex
hibitions.
(Signed.) “E. E. SCHMITZ,”
“Mayor of San Francisco,”
Even those who charge fraud admit
that it was a magnificent fight while it
lasted. Fitzsimmons was hitting Jeffrie s
almost at will, but while his blows cut
and stung, they did not seriously injure
the big champion.
Fitzsimmons when seen this morning
was apparently much distressed at the
charge of fake. He said that he had
fought his best, but that he could not
stand Jeffries’ terrific body blows.
Jeffries also denied that the fight was
fixed. He said that Fitzsimmons had
given him the hardest fight he ever had,
and that they were good honest punches
that Fitzsimmons put out. Jeffries’ face
was sore and cut today, but otherwise
he was feeling well.
The trainers of the two men also re
sent any charge of crookedness, but the
fact remains that information was given
to Mr. Naughton, of the Examiner, the
day before the fight, that it was to end
in the eighth round. Naughton’s infor
mation came from some one who was
with Jeffries at Harbin Springs, and the
tip was given to be that Jeffries wins ,
in the eighth. Notwithstanding this
there is no evidence of heavy betting, I
many of the wagers made here beins
small.
James Jeffries will receive 60 per cent
and Robert Fitzsimmons 40 per cent of
$23,910, /which is 75 per cent of the gross
receipts of the fight, $31,880 having been
received through the sale of seats. Jef
fries will receive $14,346 and Fitzsimmons
will add $9,500 to his bank account*
The share o fthe San Francisco Ath
letic Club is $7,970. Out of this it must
pay the expenses of the fight, including
SSOO for the referee.
Jeffries’ manager, Delaney, referring
to the champion’s future plans, said:
“We will consider the challenge of
Corbett and determine whether or not
it is reasonable. I do not know what his
proposition is. If he means business, we
will meet him and will take care of
him. Jeffries is young and strong and
has no intention of quitting the ring.”
Upon an examination of Jeffries by a
surgeon after his fight with Fitzsimmons
last night it was found that Jeffries’
nose was broken. The champion was not
aware of the injury until the excitement
of the battle had worn off.
A doctor was then called and he pro
nounced the small bones of the nose
broken. Jeffries believes the injury was
received in the second or third round
from a left jab on the bridge of tho
nose. The champion said that he felt
the pain from the injury and would soon
be in good shape again. He spent the !
night at the baths.
When Fitzsimmons had been counted
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out and he had congratulated Jeffries,
he walked to the side of the ring and
flinging one o fthe gloves he had drawn
from his hand to the right and the other
to the left among the spectators, he de
clared in a loud voice that he had fought
his last fight.
THE FIREMEN BANQUETED.
Toasts and Responses and a Royal Qood Time
by the Victors
(Special to the eNws. and Observer.)
Goldsboro, N. C., July 2G. —The banquet
given in the Farmer’s warehouse last
night in honor of the victorious firemen
was a success in every particular.
Prof. Arthur Wentley’s orchestra fur
nished music for the occasion. The long
tables were loaded with a plenty of good
things to eat.
A large crowd of the invited guests of
the firemen were present. Col. Jas. E.
Robinson gracefully presided. Col. A. C.
Davis delivered the address of welcome.
Dr. W. J. Jones responded in behalf of
the firemen. Mr. Lionel Weil, foreman
Goldsboro No. 1, responded to the toast
“How did the Eclipse Win.” Mayor
Hood responded to the subject, “We Are
Proud of the Success of Our Firemen.”
Col. Robinson, in conclusion, paid a
glowing tribute to the fair sex. Much
credit is due to the ladies and the effi
cient committee of arrangements for
the splendid success of the occasion.
A number of couples had a delightful
dance after the adjournment of the ban
quet.
The Board of Public Works will put in
a large additional filter at the water
works plant in order that we may have
clearer and purer w’ater. The water
works main pipe will be extended to the
park, thence to the orphanage of the Odd
Fellows. This will he convenient to the
home as well as a wonderful help in
beautifying the park.
l
A WRANGLE IN BUNCOMBE
Republicans and Democratic Soreheads Beek to
Get Together and Divide Offices
(Special to the News and£ Observer.)
Asheville, N. C., July 26.—There was a
meeting of Republicans and soreheaded
I Democrats here for the purpose of agree
! ing upon a ticket in opposition to the
I ticket already uut out by the Democrats
lof this county. As a result a lively
| wrangle has already commenced among
j Republicans. Numbers declare they will
' not stand by the terms of the agreement
entered into by their party leaders with
Democrats and soreheads. They claim
that the meeting did not have a fair
Republican representation, that it was
made up principally of the ringleaders
of their party with Democrats in the raa-
I pority. A motion w’as carried to ap-
I point a committee to apportion the dif
ferent county officers among the two
parties. Another duty of this committee
was to name a time for holding a citi
en's mass meeting.
The committee agreed upon the follow
i ing division of offices: State Senator,
i Republican; Legislature, Republican and
I Democrat; Sheriff, Democrat; Clerk of
Court, Democrat; Register of Deeds,
Democrat; Tax Collector, Republican:
County Commissioners, two Republicans
one Democrat; Coroner, Democrat; Sur
veyor, Republican. September 6 was the
date set for the mass meeting.
Will Publish the Democrat.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Murphy, N. C., July 26.—Messrs. Bruce
. and George B. Craven, of Trinity, Ran
i dolph county, have purchased the Wes
| tern Democrat, a weekly paper, publish
|ed here by Alfred Morgan. Mr. Bruce
I Craven is superintendent of the Murphy
' graded school and Mr. George B. Craven
will edit the paper, and will take charge
about August Ist.
Senator Pritchard’s Wife.
(Special to News and Observer.)
Marshall, N. C., July 26.—While Mrs.
Pritchard’s condition gives no immediate
cause for alarm, an operation will be
necessary. She will be taken to the
Mission Hospital at Asheville Monday.
Burleson is Denominated.
(By the Associated Press.)
Austin, Texas, July 20. —The Ninth
Distric Democratic Convention today
renominated A. S. Burleson tor Congress.
Mr. McCorkle Endorsed.
The many friends of Rev. W. P. Mc-
Corkle, formerly of Graham, and now
pastor in Savannah, Ga., will be interest
ed in the following from the Presby
terian Standard:
“The Associated Press reports have
mentioned that in a recent sermon, Rev.
Wm, P. McCorkle, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of Savannah, severe
ly censured the judge of the city court
of Savannah for his leniency toward cer
tain gamblers, and that the judge had
published a reply. The judge’s article
was so scurrilous that Mr. McCorkle de
cided not to pay any attention to it Sun
day, June 30, his congregation gave an
emphatic token of their confidence in, and
appreciation of, their pastor, by voting
him an increase of S3OO on his salary,
and tendering him an annual vacation of
five weeks, to be taken at his pleasure.”
It is just like a Avoman to get mad
with her husband for Avantinc to smoke
in the room with lace curtains and yet
to be proud of him for being able :o do
what it would nearly Kill her to try.
When a man is dow.i town ho brags
about his daughter, who is taking col
lege honors; when he goes homefi tired
and discouraged, it is to one who only
knows enough to rua a house that he
wants to come and pur her arms around
his neck. I
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
WAKE'S PHI MARY
VOTE UNSETTLED
All Ihe Returns Have Not Yet
Been Received.
BERNARD IS A NOMINEE
Drewry Certain and Whitaker Proba
bly Nominated For the House
GREEN, ALLEN, PEGRAM COMMISSIONERS
These Set m Sure But The Race Is So Mixed
That a Convention Vote Will Be Ne
cessary to Make Nominations
Sure-
The result of the Democratic primary
in Wake county on Friday was canvassed
and recanvassed yesterday by friends of
the candidates.
Many official returns came in from tho
county yesterday, but there are still
eight precincts to be heard from, and
and these are needed to definitely ascer
tain the result in the nominations for
the House and for County Commissiou
t rs.
The estimates given yesterday in this
paper have been confirmed by the addi
tional reports received and for the other
officers there is still an uncertainty. As
was stated, the vote shows the nominee
for the State Senate to be Mr. Herbert
E. Norris; for Clerk, Mr. W. M. Russ;
for Treasurer, Capt. B. P. Williamson,
fgo Coroner, Dr. T. M. Jordan, without
opposition, while for Sheriff, Mr. M. W’.
Page defeats Mr. A. M. Sorrell, and Mr.
Geo. W. Atkinson is nominated for sur
veyor with but slight opposition.
The contest for the position of Register
of Deeds was a hard fought one, and the
calculations made last night shows that
Capt. J. J. Bernard wins out over Mr.
C. P. Rand. Out of the 227 votes in the
convention the official and unofficial fig
ures from every precinct except Robin
son's store, in New Light township, give
him a fraction over 127 votes, 114 being
necessary to elect.
Mr. John C. Drewry is one of the
nominees for the House, his vote being
a very large one. The indications con
tinue to point to the nomination of Mr.
F. ‘A. Whiaker as tho second member,
though it wil be close. For the third
place on the ticket the votes show that
Mr. A. B. Hunter leads, though Messrs.
Batchellor, Sentelle and Hunnicutt have
excellent support and the convention will
alone settle the matter.
The tight for the position of County
Commissioner is very much mived,
owing to the great number of candidates
for the five positions. Mr .A. H. Green
is undoubtedly elected and the vote in
dicates that Mr. J. D. Allen is another
successful candidate, while Mr. J. W.
Pegram’s vote has so increased that his
friends figure that he is nominated. The
votes for the others are so mixed, and
returns so incomplete, that it will be a
matter for the convention.
The official returns are not yet in
from Barton’s Creek. St. Mary’s (Gar
ners), New Light (Robinson's Store),
New Light (Stony Hill), Little River
W(aefield), Oak Grve, Mark’s Creek,
Wake Forest (Rolesville). The addition
al reports secured .yesterday follows:
WAKE FOREST TOWNSHIP.
Wake Forest, N. C., July 25.—The
Democratic primary of Forestville pre
cinct was held at Wake Forest this af
ternoon, there being a large and enthu
siastic crowd of the best citiens present.
The chairman, Mr. W. C. Brewer, called
Prof. N. Y. Gulley to the chair to pre
side over the meeting. On motion O. K.
Holding was elected secretary. The
vote resulted as follows:
Senate—H. E. Norris, unanimous.
House—Jfchn C. Drewry, unanimous;
F. A. Whitaker 23, R. E. Sentelle 57, A.
B. Hunter 62, Needham Mangum 2. /
For Sheriff—M. W. Page 65, A. M. Sor
rell 7.
For Clerk Superior Court—W. M. Russ,
unanimous.
For Register of Deeds—J. J. Bernard,
unanimous.
For County Treasurer—B. P. William
son, unanimous.
For Coroner and Surveyor—No instruc
tions.
For County Commissioners —A. 11.
Green. J. W. Pegram, E. T. Scarborough,
J. D. Allen and W. A. Ellington received
unanimous vote.
Executive Committee—W. C. Brewer,
chairman; W. B. Smith, W. W. Holding,
Geo. E. Gill, J. C. Harris.
Delegates to Convention —W. W. Hold
ing, W. C. Brewer, H. V. -Pace, Geo. R.
Holland, P. H. Mangurn, Jr., W. M.
Dickson, Gideon Phillips,, Geo. E. Gill,
W. P. Perry, J. L. Allen, O. K. Holding,
P. E. Fowler.
HOLLY SPRINGS.
{n Holly Springs township the result
was:
Senate —Norris 51.
House —Whitaker 45, Drewry 49, Sen
telle 33, Hunter 14, Bateheller 5, B. S.
Franklin 1.
Sheriff —Page 45, Sorrell 6.
Clerk—Russ 51.
Register of Deeds—Bernard 39, Rand
14.
Treasurer —Williamson 51.
Coroner—Jordan 51.
County Commissioners—Green 47, Pe
gram 38, Alien 40, Ellington 3C, Utley
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