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part One mmm - r - i n ii . . - 1 VOL. VI. NO. 127. BY A VOTE OF WHITE PEOPLE. DISPENSARY MUST BE SETTLED. so moc ratio Conrentlon Thus Speaks A Primary to b Held With th Augnst flection The CoaTentlon Worked Hird od Nominated County and legislative tickets J. Olenn tor : tlxe Senate. If hi taker and Roberson for tne Bouse. . Ihe white people of Guilford county iome together eamasse today and beldthe greatest, largest and most en thusiastic convention ever held In the unty. The Banner Warehouse vs fiilled byttnconqu e r a b 1 e Democrats from shortly after 11 o'clock this morning until 5;30 this afternoon without adjournment, the pro ceedingsand deliberations being mark ed by harmony and good feeling. It is felt that the work of the convention will result in great ' good to the party and the county. It is especially gratifying that the differences that have existed were sat isfactorily adjusted to all concerned. The convention was called to order by County Chairman Scales, at 11:30. Id a short and pointed speech Mr. Scales welcomed the largest and grandest convention of any political convention that ever assembled in Guilford county a coming together of the representative men of a masterly race, a race ordained to rule. The 30 years experiment with negro suf frage was referred to as the sublimest picture of patience and self-sacrificing generosity that has ever been painted on the canvas of human history. Speaking of the great issue before the people, the chairman said: "We must let nothing swerve us in this mat ter. We mu9t win. and Guilford county must, and will, do her duty in the coming election." Mr. Scales referrid,, lotJietreM strength of the enemy, with its .large campaign fund and hordes of .revenue doodlers and office seekers, who go about seeking to poison the minds of white men against their race. The party organization all over the county was said to be complete, nd in most cases active and aggressive The division in Greensboro over the dispensary was referred to, the chair man saying he trusted the convention would be guided wisely in its delibera tion, if it should see fit to consider this matter. A ro1! call showed every precinct in the county to be represented by large delegations. Dr. W.A Lash nominated Prof. J. Y. Joyner for permanent chairman of the convention. There beincr no other nominations, Prof. Joyner was unani mously elected. " He was escorted to the chair by Col. James T. Morehead nd Mr. R. A. Wheeler and was armly applauded. In taking the chair, Prof. Joyner made a splendid Democratic speech and thanked the convention for its ex pression of confidence. He urged the convention to inscribe as its motto. "In unity there is strength," and be guided by a spirit of fairness, justice ag courtesy to alU Members of the Democratic press Present were elected permanent secre cies of the convention. When the convention was declared 0Pen for business, Mr. R. R. King arose and made a soeech on the dispensary' Question, urffincr the con- Vention to take some action in the matter. He asked that all voters both white and colored be allowed a oice in settling this question, and in troduced the following resolution: Be - 'wuil&u KJJ vuc xycuiuvt ova V Th Je House to be nominated by this convention for the next General As- Qvening of the General Assemblv, awi introduce and secure to be Passed into law . Villi nrAvii1!nr fKt nilnn Anna ri A i anr t i nn a nA rf Va uP308arv in Greensboro created o??sLChaPter 254 of the private laws vol ' voted on by the qualified uiers in and of Guilford county at an b n Von to be provided for in the said yu February. 1901, and if the majority - uciu uu mo seuuuu luesuav ak. - L for of ? at 8uca an election shall yote mnL niiknM sain I ai anon. J ine aamn sh al 1 Ka nnntinnmi jm 8hall U 'but m ca8e the- of ft for a discontinuance there- diacnnS in 8uch casetih 8mi ehall be ---we laws oi ltfyy Biiau thence GREENSBORO,: forth have no further force or ' efTQCt,. Tho election to bo held and conducted under the general election law? in force at the time of such election.' : After the resolution had received" a aocond, Col. James T. Morehea'dv'f fered the following as a substitutes providing that the question be submit' ted to a vote of the white people of the county: j Resolved, Thai after the election of our cadidatesfor the Senate and House of Representatives, . tha chairman of the County Executive Committee -have-prepared and placed at each and very voting precinct in the county on the 9th day ot November next; it being the day on which electors for Presi dent are voted for, a box like thai re quired by law for a general election, to receive the ballots hereinafter pro videdfor. That said chairman procure : two white "qualified electors, not of . the same views upon the question, if prac ticable, regardless of political affinity, to take charge of said box, receive the ballots, count the same and report the result to the said chairman within five days after the said day of elec tion. That every duly qualified white elec tor be permitted and requested to de posit in said box, on said day, a bal lot expressing his wistes as to whether spirituous, vinous and malt liquors shall be sold by and under the dis pensary system or the saloon sys tem. That the said chairman provide printed ballots, on some of which shall be printed "For Dispensary' and on others ''Against Dispensary," those electors preferring the saloon system are requested to deposit in said box a ballot on which is printed ''Against Dispensary," and those preferring the dispensary system are requested to depos t in said box a ballot printed 'For Dispensary . " At the counting of the ballots by the two electors selected for the purpose any white elector who so desires may be present. -That the chairman of the County .Executive Committee and the secretary of the said committee shall tabulate and add the ballots when returned as above provided for in the presence of such white electors as may desire to witness the same and shall announce V tfcevreeulrln the wspapers published in Guilford-county, and give a copy of the same to lhermembers-elect to the legislature. If the greatest number of ballots be cast for saloons, then the Senator and representatives elected to thaGeneral Assembly on the 2d day of August next are hereby Instructed to introduce a bill in th General Assemb y to re peal the act establishing the Greens boro dispensary, and in case a great er number of ballots are cast for the dispensary, then liquor and beer shall be sold in Greensboro under the dis peosary system. Prof. M. M. Molt offered as an amendment tu Col. Morehead' s reso lution a motion to substitute "for dis pensary" and "against dispensary," instead of "dispensary "and "saloon" in the ballot, and that the natter be settled at the Aucrust election instead of in November. He made a strong speech in support of his amendment, saying the. people outside the city were not very much concerned in the settle ment of the matter. He thought it better that th question be settled as early as possible, hence he substituted August as the time for the primary. Mr. G. S. Boren also offered an amendment to Col. Morehead 's reso lution, providing that the matter be left to the white people of Greensboro, since the people outside of the city should not be concerned in the matter. Mr. John L. King offered the' fol lowing as a substitute for the whole: Resolved, That the question of the continuance or discontinuance of the dispensary in Greensboro be submit ted to a primary of the white voters .of Guilford county at the regular elec tion to be held in August next, and to that end a box shall be opened at such election at each voting precinct, and all favoring the continuance of the dispensary shall vote a ticket "For Dispensary," and those who oppose its continuance shall vote a ticket 'Affaln8t Dispensary;" and in the event the majority shall vote "Against Dispensary," our candidates for the Senate and House of Representatives, to be nominated by this convention, if elected, shall, and they are hereby so instructed, to secure the unconditional repeal of the act establishing the dis pensary In Green8Doro; ana u me ma- ioritr shall vote 'For Dispensary," then the same shall be continued. The central executive committee is hereby instructed and empowered to make all provisions necessary to carry outr,the above resolution - Prof. -Holt withdrew his amendment and accepted the substitute - ror ne wholes r ? j h Senator Wilson explained tit posi tion In connection with the passage on the; act rovidlng: '-'tor the --establish m$t , sa jing h vdidrhat he consider ed :f op tiiii;.bet interU, p.f; tlja Pcna-; cratic party. He WJHT'!&? - tsr be left to the white, people owy, ' " " " " " I - N. C, SATtmbAY. JUNE 30, 1900. and that it be decider $t the No vein' ber election He insisted that it wouJds be inimical to the bedt interests of tn$' party were it to;d;dgied inAugust. 't.Mr.Bore'itilhdiiliU . amendment injavor oivCoUlrej.'iubsti- Colonel. Horehead; Accepted ; the amendment offered ' b Irof . Holt I ex cept that thetimi be Jef tjin August. Mr. R; R King's reioluttofl Col. Morehead's substitute ithd Mr. John King's 8ub8titutei wee then ; read. , - Before the roll call w4? begun Mr. R. R. ling arose and isald thit, inf the Interest of harmonyrie asked all' to vote f or Mr.. Johitt Ring's 'substi tute for the whole. & - The ballot resulted In 52Jxotes for Mr. Kings substitute anp; 65 j against. After the vote had " beedT aanounced, on motion of Senator Wilson, the vote was made unanimous. A motion to adjourn UtJ1.3 Tp'clock was overwhelmingly votejdon, after which nominations werWdeciared in order. Mr. J,.M, Barfonf Summer field, placed the nameof C&1. John A. Barringer before the convention. Mr. J. W. Forbis, of this city, was "nomi nated by Mr. .1. R. McCulloch, of Fentress township. C. H. Wilson, of Snmmerfield, nominated i Gen. James D. Glenn. For the House of Representatives Prof. T. E. Whitaker, of Oak Ridge, was nominated by W. H. Case, Esq., of Summerfield; Mr. Wescott Rober son, of High Point, by Mr. R. A. Wheeler, of that place, and Dr. M. F. Fox, of Clay, by Mr. T. A. Lyon, of this city. Later, at the request of Dr. Fox, his name was withdrawn, when Messrs. wmtaKer ana rvooerson were nominated by acclamation. In a few well merited?; words of eulo- gy, Judge John Gray ;Bynum noml nated Mr. J. F. Jordan fdjr the office of Sheriff. Mr. R. M. Rees. nomU I nited VMrJRt .4lbwm Th4 presem incubent, Joel Henry.. Gilmer, was nominated by Mr. J. F. R. Clapp, of Brick Church. Afchis urgent request, the nomination of Sheriff Gilmer was witdrawn. Dr. Fox nominated Mr. Walter H. MeLean, of Jefferson town ship. On motion, the rules were suspended and Rev. A. G. Kirkman, was nomi nated by acclamation for register of deeds. When the nomination of treasurer came up, the rules were again sus pended, Mr. G. H. McKinney, the present incumbent, being renominated by acclamation. Several gentlemen were placed in nomination for surveyor. The nomi nation of Mr. Samuel S. Wiley, of Jamestown township, "the son of the old man," was made by acclamation. Only one name was placed before the convention, Dr. J. P. Turner, tha present incumbeut, for coroner. His nomination was made by acclamation. For county commissioners the names of W. H. Ragan, W. C. Boren, W. H. Rankin; W. C. Michael, W. O Dog gett, W. E. Bevill, J. M. Hendrix, Jacob Wagoner, John L. King and J. B. 0?burn were placed before the con vention. The name 8 of Messrs. Boren and Bevill were withdrawn. A short recess was taken for the var ious townships to ballot on the candi dates nominated. On the first ballot for Senator the full vote was not poll ed, the ballot standing as follows: Glenn, 54; Barringer, 51, and Forbis 24i. After the announcement of the result Mr. Forbis thanked the conven- tton for the vote he had received and. withdrew his name The second ballot resulted in the nomination of Glenn, who received 78$ votes, Col. Barringer receiving 48. Mr. Forbis received a small vote. Gen. Glenn's nomination was made unanimous. On the first ballot for sheriff Mr. Blackburn received 48 votes, Mr. Jordan 45, Mr. McLean 26, Gilmer 11 and Cook 5. On the second ballot Mr. McLean received a fraction over 18 and Messrs. Blackburn and Jordan a fraction over 59 votes each. Mr. Jor dan was nominated on the third ballot, receiving a fraction over 76 and Mr. Blackburn a fraction over ,oi votes. On motion oi Jar. niawwuru the nomination was made unanimous. dnlthe first ballot for CkJinmissipnera Mr. W. H. Ragan was the only cw dldate nominated, receiviiW -il3.S . . . - IS. 1" - t rotes.. Uessrs J. Continued On, page tight.) 1 . . .. : - l 1 i i. ' ' - . , - - A GREAT NUISANCX. Complaint of tli Crowd of Loafers That Gather Around, tha Postoffloe.- One of the greatest nuisances in Greensboro is the crowd of loafing negroes, and some white people, that congregate around the postonice every day, making a roosting place of the coping surrounding the building. They, gather on the shady side and sit for hours, expectorating tobacco juice on the pavement. It is extremely dis agreeable, especially tor ladies, many of whom pass on the other side of ihe street, except when compelled to go in to the postoffice building. Complaint has been often heard of this nuisance, but so far1 no steps have been taken to abate it. A large part of the population of Greensboro would like to see the crowd of loafers kept away from this place. If thera is no city ordinance by which the officers can keep the place cleared, one should be adopted. In the Churches Tomorrow. Grace ( Methodist Protestant) Ser vices at 11 a m. and 8 p. m. A spe cial service in the interest of the "Twentieth Century Thank Offering" will take the place of the usual preach ing service at eleven o'clock. High mass and sermon at St. Bene dict's Catholic church tomorrow morn ing at 9:30. Rev. Father Anthony will preach from the text, "They shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them." Vespers, sermon on the jus tice and mercy of God, and benedic tion at 8 p. m. All are welcome. Rev. T. E. Wagg, the pastor, will preach at Centenary Methodist church tomorrow morning. There will be no 'services in the evening. Sunday at 9:45 a. m. i f r- Communion service at West Market Street Methodist church tomorrow morning. Kev. Dr. Rowet the pastor - wiiL preach in the-evenlng Christian 7hurch Services, .at the Friend's church at3p m. tomorrow All invited to wor- pastor T. I. Cox. ship with us. " At the First Presbyteaian church to morrow morning Dr. Smith will preach a special sermon to young men and women and to boys and girls. To all such a special invitation is ex tended. At Washington Street Baptist church tomorrow there will be preach fng by the pastor. Subject" in the morning: "What We Are and What We Shall Be." At night: "Who Can Be Saved?" MR. DICK'S SUCCESS. He Believed in a Steam Laundry and Kept it up Until Now He Has a Most Magnificent One. In 1891 Mr. John M. Dick, believing Greensboro was progressive enough to support a good steam laundry, 8 tar ted one in the brick building he now occupies on West Market street? His force, three in number, turned out just thirty-six dollars worth of wOrk the first week he was in business, which was about one-third of his expenses. Although his- expenses for the first year were greater by $2,000 than his receipts, and for two years thereafter continually lost money, still he perse vered , believing that it would justify him, and the results have proven his expectatio n s good. Today he possesses one of the best laundries in the South, with agencies in almost all of the surrounding towns. Last year, finding that he had not enough machinery to accommodate his increased trade he invested about $10,000 in improvements which more than doubled his cutput. Two machines alone, a mangle ironer for ironing sheets, counterpanes and simi lar articles, and one for collars and cuffs, cost $2,100 at the factory. k The plant complete represents an invest ment of $17,010. Nothing ut a. trip through the place can convey any idea of the magnitude of the enterprise. The swiftly moving machinery, the acr tive workers, and spotless linen turned out, forminga pretty sight. Mr. Dick has installed 4he last of bis new machines - and extends to the public a: cordial in vitation to come and inspect his place and bring their friends, tie win oe. more than pleased to have the public and Innlr hf riff nTir7 VW-'VT The success of . the enterprise may, Well be a source or pride to; It? owner? and builder and X jfcows alsa mtha. public what enterprjlss, piiab. and de- termi nation ciay aocompiisn in ine Hrrowiflg-fowir-of- Greensboro. ; . Price Five Gents THE OBECOtl IS HOW ASHORE. BOCKS PKOTBUDK THROUGH HEB. Capt. Wilde Confirms the Prew Report of Disaster Ministers Still. Un&earA From-Eempff Says the Belife Poree Got Half Way to Pekin. - By Wire to the Telejfram. . Washington, June 30 The navy de partment has received a despatch front Captain Wilde of the Oregon, dated at Chefoo yesterday, confirming the press! report that the ship is aground fifty miles from Taku. He says that much water is in the forward compartment. A rock is through the side of the ship about the double bottom, about frame, nineteen. There are some holes also through the bottom of the ship. Ad miral Remey cables that the Brooklyn has been sent to assist the Oregon. A steamer of the Indo China Navigation Company is now setaming to aid the Oregon. The Miatoa Is lands are dangerous. MINISTERS STILL IN PEKIN. Washington, June 30 An import ant dispatch has been received from Admiral Kempfl, saying that the for eigh ministers a Pekin were notified on the 19th that they had twenty-four . hours in which to leave. They refus ed and are still there. The Pekin re lief force got only half way. EXECUTING SINCE JUNE 20TH. London, June 30 A Nanking dis patch say 8 that Erench priests here have received reports, that, beginning June 20, public execution of foreigners has been going on at Pekin. The re ports and that the French priests ad ministered the last rites to those who were executed. FIRE AT MR. PHOENIX'S. His Residence r Damaged and a Part of -His Ftutare' Destroyed. About 12:30 o'clock this morning fire was discovered in the residence of Mr. Robert H. Phoenex, on the corner of East Lee and King streets. An alarm was turned in and the fire de partment was soon on the scene, throw ing water on the building. The fire probably originated from the kitchen flue, this portion of the house being badly burned. It spread to the other portion of the residence, burning the overhead ceiling and roof. The blaze was hard to fight, though the firemen managed it well with a strong water pressure. A good portion of the household ef fects were saved. The furniture was saved. Mr. Phoenix was fortunate enough to save a new piano, on which there was no insurance. The house is the property of Mr. John J. Phoenix. Death of Little Clement Gillespie Wright. The funeral services of little Clem ent Gillespie Wright, the infant sonof Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Wright, who died at 12 o'clock last night after a few days illness, will take place at the residence of Mr. Thomas Bernard, on Asheboro street, this af ternoon at 6:30 o'clock, conducted by Revs. E. W. Smith and J. D. Miller. The interment will, take place in the Presbyterian church yard, The news this morning of little Clem's death was a shock that brought sadness to all Who knew the little fel low, and there are many hearts that ache in sympathy for ' his bereaved parents. He had just reached his fourteenth month, that most interest ing period of babyhood, when his many bright, cute, sweet little ways, made hin the idol Of his parents and grand-parents, and even at this early age, beloved by a great many others. Besides being a- very bright ahd at tractive child, he was exceptionally handsome, and even in his last illness his llttls nature showed its sweetness and patience. - The awful sense of dea: blatlon caused by this loss, and the vacancy thus left in hearts and home can be healed only by Him who made r the wounds.- - - ITeTorkpTane 3O.Cpit0n--Ji4y, : -August i n925j 8epteai,v ucfcooory -co-. . f l r - - e - 5." r '5.' . - -t . ".-.V 1 A 1 : ve. ' 4 'A a 1 7 4 t i 1 1 4 f t I
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