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The N ws has the Largest ESTABLISHED 1888. Special Message is Trans mitted To Congress On Need For Still Further Legislation on The Subject of Anarchy. Thinks The Anarchist The Most Dangerous of All Classes Of Criminals Suggestions Made by The President. By Associated Press. Washington. IX C. April 9. In one of his short messages to Congress 1'ivsi.I. nt Roosevelt called attention of lhat body 10 the necessity for further h ::ilation i .11 the subject of anarchy. With the message he transmitted a report reviewing the legal phase of the (jii,',.tkm by Attorney General Bon-apaiu-. Th.' message of the president fol lows: President's Message. "To the Senate and House of Represen tatives: "1 herewith submit a letter from the department of justice which explains liseii. i inter tins opinion l noiu inai the existing stautes give the president power to prohibit the postmaster gen eral from being used as an instrument in t lie commission of crime, to pro hibit the use of the mails for the ad vocacy of murder, arson and treason, and 1 shall act upon such instruc tions. I'mpiestionably, however, there rdiuiild be nirther legislation by con press in this matter. When compared vith the suppression of anarchy, every other question sinks into insignific ance."' "The anarchist is the enemy of hu manity, enemy of all mankind, and his is the deeper degree of criminality than an other. "Xii immigrant is, allowed to come to our shores if he is an anarchist; and no paper published here or abroad shall be permitted circulated in this country if it propagates anarchistic opinions. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Up to Congress. Resides his direction to the post master general to exclude from the mails such publications as "La Ques tione Sociale." President Roosevelt, in his b iter to the attorney general, ask ing for an opinion on the legal phases of the subject, says he has had a par ticular case called to the attention of the governor of Xew Jersey that Gov ernor may proceed under the state laws. The attorney general's first conclu sion is that the article in question, which advocates the use of arms ami dynamite in annihilating police and , soldiers that anarchy can prevail, cons-lit upte?, '"seditious libel" and '"is un doubtedly crime, at common law." He declares there is no federal statue which makes sue. publications an of fense against the United States, and that the federal courts consequently have no jurisdiction in the matter. That there is full power in possession of congress to make such publications criminal, the attorney general as seits. After Paper Trust. , By Associated Press. Washington, D. C, April 9. The house resolution introduced by Speak er Cannon, requesting information as to what steps have been taken to pros ecute the "paper trust," reached At torney General Bonaparte and were by him referred to Mr. Purely, assistant attorney general, who has been charg ed with ihe prepartion of a' reply. It is understood that the reply will fhow that the department of justice has already taken initial steps to bring the '"paper trust" officials to trial on criminal charges and probably fpr that reason it will not be posible to sup ply congress with much detailed infor mation which might injure the success of the prosecution. Thrusrt at Cannon. By Associated Press. Washington, D. CC, April 9. While amendments were being read Mr. Gaines, of Tenn., overlooking rule, de manded to know if there was to be any debate. "Xo debate" sharply replied Speaker Cannon, bringing the gavel down with resounding whacks. "I'll bet the tobacco trust is in there all right," Mr. Gaines remarked heat ouly. Bryan to Speak at Peoria. By Associated Press. Peoria, 111., April 9. William J, Bry an will deliver a political speech here 1 uosday next. Invitation have been is sued to prominent democrats of Cen tral Illinois to attend and several have accepted. St. Louis Bank Closed To-day St. Louis, Mo., April 9.--The Olive ieet Bank at Charleston avenue and Olive street, having a capital of $100, OtiO and deposits of $350,000, closed its doors today. rp-- -I. TJ H MliRRIMONJUSTICE Two of Greensboro's Most Popular Young People Were Married L:;ct Night M?ny Friends From all Paris of the State Witness Ce: Special to The News. :mony. Greensboro, X. C, April 9 Mr. Michael II. Justice, Jr., and Miss Marv Paxton Merrimon were united in mar riage at. 9 o'clock last night by the Rev. Dr. G. II. Detwiler, pastor of the West Market Street Methodist church. The ceremony was performed at the beautiful residence on West Washing ton street of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. II. Merrimon, there being present a large number of relatives and friends, including many from other parts of the state. Mr. Paul WT. Schenck acted as best man. and Miss Lizzie Merrimon, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. An elaborate and elegant wedding reception followed the ceremony, the bride and groom leaving at midnight for Xew York and other northern cities for a trip. Returning they will spend a week at Ruiherfordton, at the home of the groom's parents. Judge and Mrs. M. 11. Justice, and will be at home at Xo. 221 Church street, Greensboro, May 1st. Mr. Justice is one of the most popu lar young business men of the city, and is connected with the American Exchange Bank, while the bride num bers her friends and admirers here and in many other Xcrth Carolina cities, by the hundred. Republican "Prosperity9 9 Mr. Bryan Speaks Sarcas tically of Boasted Prosperity-! hinks Party has no Monopoly on Good Times. By Associated Press. Hohlridge, Nob., April 9. Yesterday was democratic clay at Holdridge, with leading members of the party from all over the state present, and lion. W. J. Bryan the principal orator at the banquet last night. Mr. Bryan addressed the school chil dren of the towrn shortly after his ar rival, and then conferred with the dem ocrats who had come here to greet him. si ine oannuet iur. uryan, m ms address, referred in a sarcastic way to republican prosperity and ridiculed the party and its leaders for claiming a monopoly on the good times of the na tion. The Aldrich bill and the Fowler bills were condemned. Mr. Bryan devoted a considerable part of his speech in discussing the tariff and trusts, which he said had fattened under republican auspices. Involuntary Proceeding In Bankruptcy Filed Special to Tha News. Greensboro, N. C, April 9. An in voluntary proceedings in bankruptcy has been filed by creditors against W. H. Dunbar Company, of Greensboro, dealers in dry goods, notions, etc. The petition filed by Justice and Broad hurst alleges that the company is in solvent and has committed acts of bankruptcy. The store is closed pending" further action in the case. The creditors and the amounts due them are given in the petition as follows: L. Dannenbaum & Sons, Philadelphia, $450.04; Robin son & Peckham. of New York, $107.10; I William T. Korstman Co., of Philadel phia. Liquor Forces of Ala. Lose in Their Fight By Associated Press. Montgomery, Ala., April 9. The Al alama supreme court held both the general prohibition and the nine o'clock closing hour laws to be consti tutional and effective. , An attack had been made on both by the liquor par ties of the state. Local Option Law Valid. The two laws were argued together an dthe decision is taken by both sides to settle the questions. Mobile interests have fought the two pro visions from the first, holding that both will be a ruin to a coast city such as it .-is. In upholding the gen eral prohibition act the court also gives the validity to the local option law that was involved in cases brought. Bill Sent to Conference. Bv Associated. Press. Washington. D. C, April 9. The senate amendments to the army appro priation bill were disagreed to by the bouse and the bill was sent to conference. Extra Session Likely. By Associated Press. Albany, N. Y., April 9. -Governor HHughes wil probably call an extra session of the legislature to convene May 11th. Circulation of THE ONLY EVENING CHARLOTTE, N. C, POLITICAL CANDIDATES OVER Will Put Back Trans Nos. 11 And 12 Soon Special to The News. Raleigh, N. C, April 9. The work of shipping out to the various com panies, constituting the North Caro lina National Guard, the Springfield rifles just received from the United States, war department, began today. It is learned here that the South ern Railway will on June 12 restore trains Nos. 11 and 12 between Char lotte and Danville. Trains 33 and 31 will be discontinued between Wash ington and Augusta. Mecklenburg Man Charged With Peonage Special to The News. Greensboro, X. C, April 9. The grand jury of the federal court here yesterday afternoon returned true bills on the charge of peonage against D. S. Madding, J. B. Powers, J. II. Har ris, John P. Elmore, Jas. Finley, W. B. Rad cliff and Joe Tally, of McDowell county. Another peonage bill is against j. W. Prim, of Mecklenburg county. Engine Blew Up-Two Men Badly Injured By Associated Press. Ansonia, Conn., April 9. A freight engine on the New York, Xew Haven and Hartford Railroad blew up at Wheelers Farms, near Derby. Two men were badly injured, and one may die. Will Meet in Lexington. By Associated Press. Nashville, Tenn., April 9. Secre tary of the Colored National Baptist Sunday School Congress, said today: "The change of meeting place of the 1908 session of the Colored National Baptist Convention from New York to 'Lexington, Ky., was made March 2Gth by the executive board. The change will not interfere with the date, time or place for the coming session of the National Baptist Sun day School Congress and Young Peo ple's Chautauqua, which is to meet in Jacksonville, Fla., June 21th. Little Vessels Did'Fine. By Associated Press. San Francisco, Cal., April 9.---A dis patch by wireless from Magdalena Bay says the second flotilla of torpedo boats arived a day ahead of schedule. The- flotilla arrived in fine condition and ready for duty. The little vessels covered themselves with elorv bv their fine behavior on the long run out, proving their seawor thiness. PRESBYTERY ON 14TH. Mr. Lockman Falls From Scaffold at Huntersville. Special to The News. , Huntersville, N. C, April 9. Meck lenburg Presbytery wil meet in the TTimtersville church on Anril 14th. The meeting will open on Tuesday, the 14th, at 8 p. ni. All those attending tne meeting are reciuested to report to one of the following committee: J. B. Nich olson, J. Lee Choat, H. B. Sample. We have three daily passenger trains irom Charlotte, arriving at 7 a. m., 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Mrs. W. B. Blythe and baby are both very sick. Mrs. Blythe isnow thought to be a little better. The baby, who is about 1 year old, is considered in a very critical condition. Mrs. JacKson, of Statesville, Mrs. Blythe's mother, came down a few days ago and is with her daughter. Mr. James A. McKay, one of our old est citizens, is quite sick and has been confined to his room for a week. Mr. Docke Lockman, while painting on the Presbyterian church a few days ago, in stepping back a little too far, fell from the scaffold, a distance of about 14 feet, lighting on some pieces of lumber. He was pretty badly bruis ed and shaken up and was laid up a few days, but is up and out again. Mr. W. II. Williamson, secretary of the Worthville cotton mills, left this Morning after spending a few days in tne city on mill business. Any Afternoon ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWSPAPER THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 9, 1908. THE COUNTRY ARE HAVING A HARD Supreme Court Decisions mm fit & Special to The News. Raleigh, X. C, April 9. The Sea board Air Line schedule changes ef fective Sunday, April 12, are made pub lic. A change in train Xo. 41 is in cluded so that this train will leave Raleigh for the south at 5:10 p. m., connecting at Hamlet for Wilmington with Xo. 44, which will arrive there at 12:30 a. m. and 41 arriving at Charlotte at 11:33 p. m. The argument in the case of the United Cigarette Machine Co. vs. R. H. Wright, of Durham, before Standing Master W. A. Montgomery in progress since last Friday, is being concluded today. F. H. Busbee, who began the argument Wednesday morning for the defendant, subrn i t. tr ilj s concluding remarks for about oiie hour this morning-. Then Mr. James II. Pou, for the plaintiff, began the final summary for the plaintiff. He expressed some doubt when he began of being able to conclude during the afternoon session, so that it may be necessady for the hearing to continue into Friday. This case really involves $150,000 and more on the several counts of the case, the main feature being a con tention on the part of the United Cigar ette Machine Company that Mr. AVright, under the terms of his con tract as foreign agent for the Honseck Machines, was to receive 33 per cent, and the United Cigarette Machine Co. (Jo per cent of all sales of machines, but that Mr. Wrright was to sign any contract of the sale cf territory made by the company. A contract to sell for $l,r0,000 o the American Tobacco Company for five years the right to the territory of Japan, was tendered to Mr. Wright to be signed by him and he refused to sign it. Therefore the United Cigarette Company seeks to hold him responsible for the whole amount that they were prevented from realizing from the American Tobacco Company. There are other counts as to accounts and monies collected in connection with the agency of Mr. "Wright, amounting to several thousand rtcllors. The appeal of Manning and Mann vs. Telephone Company, from Durham, affirmed, per curiam, involved the right of twro physicians who 'were partners as to practice in "minor surgery," but had separate general practice to enjoy a special "co-partnership" telephone rental of 83.50 per month, the court holding that the right existed. The supreme court in disposing of the case declares it unnecessary in connection with the case to discuss what consti tutes an "unlawful discrimination," an issue sought to be injected. Appeals from the eleventh judicial district, embracing Forsyth, Wilkes, Rockingham, Allegheny, Caswell, Sur ry and Stokes counties will be called for argument in the supreme court on Tuesday of next week in the following order: Appeals to be Heard Next Week. Martin vs. Knight. Witty vs. Barham. Sparger vs. Southern Railway Co. Dobson vs. Fulk. Temple vs. Southern Railway Co. Wright vs. Fries. Wall-Husk Co. vs. Southern Rail way Co. defendant's appeal. Wail Husk Co. vs. Southern Railway Co. plaintiff's appeal. Fidelity and Guarantee Co. vs. Greg ory Co. McArthur vs. Griffith. Parker vs. Fenwick. Ford vs. Peddicord. Opinions Delivered This Week. The supreme court delivered opin ions this week in ten appeals, as fol lows: Ives vs. Lumber Co., Craven no error. Bank vs. Peragoy-Jenkins Co., New Hanover reversed . Bryan vs. Eason, Johnston county affirmed. Biggers vs. Matthews, Union no error. Manning and Mann vs. Telephone Co., Durham affirmed. Rooms vs. Williams, Durham er ror. Chappell vs. N. C. Railway, Durham, percuriam dismissed for non-compliance with Rule 19 (2.) Sergeant vs. Currie, Guilford dis Peeper Published ii the Two IN CHARLOTTE. TIME DODGING THIS ISSUE missed for non compliance with Rule 19 (2.) Mills vs. Biscoe Lumber Co., Mont gomery appeal withdrawn. Sanford Sash and Blind Co. vs. Sea board Air Line Railway, Moore coun ty compromised. The case of Bank vs. Peragoy-Jenkins Co.. New Hanover, reversed, is one in which the superior court judge had overruled a motion to vacate an order for A. H. Ricaud, receiver to sell to interests represented by R. G. Grady, certain timber lands. The or der has been made at Kinston, while the case was pending in New Hanover, The supreme court reverses the irial judge, the opinion states, solely on the ground that the original order, which was made outside of New Han over, where the case was pending, dis posed of a part of the assets in the possession of the receiver, and in such a case the order is final as to property disposed of, the title of which passes thereby and should therefore be made in the county and at the term of the court. Freight Fireman Scalded R. Schott, a freight fireman on the second division of the Seaboard Air Line, was terribly scalded about the face this afternoon by the explosion of the water gauge on his engine near Moncure, eighteen miles south of Ral eigh. There is strong indication that he will loose his eyesight. Schott was brought to his home here and is being treated by Seaboard surgeons. He has a wife, but no children. Rushing Work on Masonic Temple. There only remains the seventh story of the outer walls of the North Carolina Grand Lodge Masonic, Temple to be placed and then the temple's fireproof structural work will be com pleted and the interior finish will be rushed with all possible dispatch. It is expected to have the temple com pleted by July 1. Ocean Mail Subsidy. By Associated Press. Washington, D. C, April 9 Senator Galhnger introduced as an amendment to the postofiice appropriation bill, the bill passed by the senate providing for ocean mail subsidy. Negro Hanged. By Associated Press. Philadelphia, Pa., April 9.--Warwick Brooks, a negro, was hanged here for the murder of William T. Jones, also a negro. Merrimac Hero Against Liquor Hon. Richmcnd Pearson Hobson Writes Solicitor Clarkson 7 hat heHopes to Come Here Later and Plead lor Prohibition. That Charlotte may yet have the privilege of hearing the hero of the Merrimac, Hon. Richard Pearson Hob son, speak in favor of prohibition, is evident from the following letter from the young Alabama " congressman to Solicitor Clarkson. Mr. Hobson de clares his great interest in the cause in North Carolina: Hon. Heriot Clarkson, Charlotte, North Carolina. "My Dear Sir: Your letter of recent date has been received. I appreciate very much your want ing me- to go to Charlotte and aid in your fight for temperance, and I assure you that if it were possible it would give me great pleasure to go down and do what I could to assist you. However, owing to a previousi engage ment of long standing in the southwest, i am unable to accept your invitation. Trusting, however, that at some oth er date I may have the pleasure of being in Charlotte and seeing you, I am, with best wishes for the success of the temperance movement in your state, Sincerely yours, R. P. Hobson. P s. My secretary, Mr. E. L. Clark son, asks to be remembered to you. Mr. Clarkson is a cousin of Solici tor vClarkson. FOLK Si :: . . - Special to The News. King's Mountain, N. C, April 9. The stockholders of the King's Mountain Cotton Oil Company held their annual meeting this week. Mr. G. D. Ham bright wras re-elected president. A handsome dividend was paid on the stock. Ex-Governor Charles B. Aycock has accepted the invitation to dedicate the neAV court house at Shelby next June Offices for the. headquarters of the North Carolina Farmers' Union are being fitted up in the Willeford build ing. Our town furnishes these offices to the union free of rent. Mr. John Reedy, of Taylorsville, N C, has taken charge of the prescrip tion work at the Corner Drug Com pany, relieveing L. L. Froneberger of this duty. Mr. Froneberger will spend part of his time on the road in the interest of the Froneberger Chemical Company, a new drug firm of this place. The increase in postoffice receipts during the past year here was $550, ne cessitating an increase- in Postmaster Ware's salary. Dr. L. P. Baker will be assisted in his dental office here by Dr. T. ,W. Smithson, of Rocky Mount. Mrs. J. A. Baldwin, wife of President J. A. Maldwin, of the Piedmont Indus trial School, is spending a few days here with her sister, Mrs. R. L. Mau ney. Dr. J. W. Gore Died To - day Was One of Most Prom inent Educators of The South And for 22 Years Past Member of Faculty of The University. Special to The Nev.rs. Durham, N. C. April 9 Dr. J. W. Gore, member of the faculty of the University of North Carolina, for the past 22 years and who was presi dent of the Bank of Chapel Hill, died very suddenly this morning- at his home, after an illness of several weeks. He has been in declining health for a number of years, and only recently returned after a leave of absence granted by the board of trustees. He was one of the south's best known educators, and when Dr. Ed win O. Alderman, retired from the presidency of the University tto go to Virginia, he was offered the va cancy, but declined. He has been at the head of the chair of physics for many years and was also chairman of the executive committee. Dr. Gore, was 52 years of age, and is survived by a wife. TO HAVE FINE HOSPITAL Special to The Xews. Durham, X. C... April 9. The con tract for the new hospital to be erect ed in Durham at a cost of about $300, 000, by Mr. Geo. W. Watts, was let this morning to John T. Wilson, of Richmond. The new institution will be the larg est in the south, with the possible ex ception of Tulanne, New Orleans. The building alone will cost about $100,000, and the erection will begin the first of May. The hospital will be donated by Mr. Watts as was the present hospital, at Durham, which was erected many years ago, and has lately been added to. The plans were prepared by Mr. Ber trand Taylor of Boston, who is said to be the greatest hospital architect in the world. McCall Bill Denounced. By Associated Press. Washington, April 9. The McCall campaign-contributions-publicity bill was denounced, as wholly ineffective by Representative Bourke Cochran be fore the house committee on the elec tion of president, vice president and represetatives in congress. The Mc Call bill is favored by the democratic members of the committee. Bia Road Dividend. By Associated Press. Parsons. Kans.. Anril 9. The Mis souri, Kansas and Texas railroad com pany declared a regular semi-annual dividend of two two per cent on pre ferred capital stock payable May 9. Csptions of New Laws. Recretnrv of State J. Bryan Grimes has had published the captions of the nets ind resolutions of the General Assembly of North Carolina passed atj the extra session ot tne legislature, with a synopsis of their contents. 0 1 0 KINGS Hi HAPPENINGS 1 Carolines PRICE 5 CENTS. ELOPMEHT OF SOUTHERN S - . -- 2 OW ASS Road Plans Big Development Of Line Through Rich Lumber Section of North Carolina Fi n a n c e s in Good Shape. Standard Oil And Rockefel ler Interests Now Identified With Road Big Bridge to Be Built Over Albermarle Sound. By Associated Press. Norfolk, Va., April 9.The Ledger Dispatch today says: "The Standard Oil and Rockefeller interests have become identified in a large financial way with the Norfolk & Southern Railway, owning over 200 miles of valuable railroad property through extensive lumber districts of eastern North Carolina, and the origi nal plans for further development of the road, including the building of the longest railroad bridge in the world over Albemarle Sound, will now be carried out. "The large interest money due on the bonded indebtedness of the Nor folk & Southern in May is now in hand and will bo promptly paid. "There will be no receivership for the property. The road's financial trou ble was brought about as the result of difficulties of the Trust Company of North America and the Knickerbocker Trust Company ot New York." Active Stock Holders Had Business Meeting Special to Th ..News. Spartanburg, S. C, April 9. A con ference of the stockholders and cred itors of the Aetna Cotton Mills of Union was held at the Spartan Inn in this city yesterday morning for the purpose of readjusting some business affairs of the mill. While none of those present at the meeting would give out a statement for publication it is believed that plans are being arranged for a re organization of the company. HUTCH'S GENIUS TRAVELING. One of His Cartoons Packs Its Suit Case and Goes North. The cartoon of Mr. Andrew Hutchi son, the News' clever artist, which ap peared just after Charlotte secured the Inter-State Y. M. C. A. convention for 1909, has been asked for by Mr. F. W. Ober, editor of Association Men, of New York, the organ of the interna tional Y. M. C. A., and will be repro duced in the next issue of that period ical which has an immense circulation. Report of State Hospital. Special to The News. Raleigh, N. C, April 9. Directors o the state hospital here completed their annual session today, and have elect ed Dr. L. J. Picot, of Lincoluton, sec ond assistant physician, to succeed Dr. E. B. Ferebee, who resigned after 10 years of service. Dr. Picot has been a member of the board of directors for six years. The annual report of the superin tendent showed 403 patients in the buildings and 109 out on probation. Pythian's Special Meeting. A special meeting of Rathbone lodge, Knights of Pythias, will be held this evening at S:30 o'clock. Three candi dates will be initiated into the first rank of the order. ' Foraker to Speak. By Associated Press. Washington, D. C, April 9. Sena tor Foraker gave notice today that he would address the senate on the Brownsville affray Tuesday. New School Libraries. Special to The News. Raleigh, N. C, April 8. The state department of education provides for five new rural school libraries in Wayne, one each in Beaufort, Chowan, Durham and Yadkin counties. Woman Found In Poolof Blood By Associated Press. Pittsburg, Pa., April 9. Mrs. Emma Reiss, aged 32 years, wife of William F. Reiss, proprietor of the old Economy hotel, at Economy station, near here, was found dead in a pool of blood in bed at her home, having been shot through the head. On the floor near the bed lay her husband, with a dangerous pistol shot wound through his temple. CoCnsiderable mystery surrounds the affair. A Confession. Reiss is said to have confessed to Justice of Peace Schell that he quar relled with his wife last night and shot her. He then shot himself. 0
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