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WILSON, N. 0., FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1911.
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10,000 SPE
5PER CENT INCREASE CAUSING
ALL THE CONTESTANTS TO
GET BUSY. CALL AT THE OF
F1CE AND GET A LIST OF THE
SUBSCRIBERS WHO ARE IN
ARREARS-NEXT -TWO DAYS'
WORK COUNTS GREATLY AS
TO DECIDING THE WINNERS IN
THE CONTEST.
By C. B. MARSHALL.
just two more days of thQ; 50 per
cent increase of votes and" special
Landmark offer, and every candidate
should keep busy every minute.
The Hare and The Tortoise.
Do you remember the fable you
were taught in school of the Hare
and the Tortoise? These two agreed
to run a race, and naturally all the
bets were laid in favor of the nimble
Hare. Some even derided the Tor
tiose and told him practically that
they liked his nerve in. putting him
self against the swiftest of creatures.
But the Tortoise just kept on mutter
ing to himself his favorite motto,
"Slow hut Sure, Slow but Sure."
When they set out it was but a
few minutes before the hare was out
of sight and the patient turtle was
laboring in the rear. v . -h."-
When Mr. Lightfoot saw that there
was no one in sight he laughed to
himself and decided he1 would stop
at the first wayside for lunch. Thi3
road house was called Turnip Top
Inn and the hare ate a heavy lun
cheon, and then took up the "course
apin, but he did not feel " so light
now, and presently with a yawn lay
down for "forty winks." "Waking
much refreshed he loped in along
until he came in sight of the goal,
when -what was his astonishment to
see the plodding tortoise, creeping
at thesame steady gait at which he
had set out, within a few inches of
: the line. ' ' . "-: v-
A series of mad leaps brought the
hare in a trice to the judges' stand,
trnt the race had already "been won
fcy the tortoise. - ' ' .
The Moral.
The moral is plain. Keep going!
Never let a day pass without adding
something to your store. It will not
be giving yourself a fair chance if
you do not make the "most of each
moment of time, especially during the
next two days.
A steady pace is sure to bring you
to the fore and you will have no
need to fear the swiftest opponent if
you keep right on going until you
reach the goal. , " . rr - "
Merrimac Anchor Found.
Norfolk, Va 'April 20. After . rest
tag quietly in the mud of the south
era branch of the Elizabeth river for
Kty years and a few days, an an
chor which once hung from the side
of the United States first class full
rigged frigate" Merrimac, later the
Confederate States - navy " ironclad
Merrimac, has reappeared. The an
chor, a 6,000 pound piece of wrought
iron with a huge stock of black wal
nut, was taken from its resting place
one day last week by the dredge
hich is deepening the channel to
toe navy yard. - . - "
Twenty-Five Vacancies in Cadetships
At West Point. .
Washington, D. C., April" 20.
Strenuously seeking candidates to fill
enty-five vacancies in the authoriz
d waber of cadetships at the-West
pnt Military Academy, the War De
partment announces a list of congres
sional districts from which "the ap
pointments have not been made, or
Senators v?hn -hn i aTipfl
"cir appointees
tatIons in May.
for the . examt
RE DAYS OF THE
CIAL OFFER
J5ase JSall
YESTERDAY IN BIG LEAGUES.
National League. :
At New York
Brooklyn 3; New York 4.
At Boston '
Morning game Philadelphia 5;
Boston 3. , Afternoon Philadel
phia 7; Boston 6. ' ' "
At Cincinnati ; " J; "
St. Louis-Cincinnati game postpon
ed;., rain.
'..; American League.
At Washington
New York-Washington; rain.
At Philadelphia '. ' .
Boston-Philadelphia; rain. ".
At Detroit
Clev eland-Detroit ; rain.
At St. Louis
Chicago 6; St. Louis 3.
Trinity Defeats Georgia.
Athens, Ga, April 20.- The fast
University of Georgia team lost to
the Invincible Trinity team yesterday
afternoon in a. wonderfully fast game
by the score -of 1 to XL The pitching
of Captain Gantt, of the Trinity
squad, was of the sensational variety,
he fanning12 and allowing only one
hit. Thompson, of the Georgia team,
also pitched , well, allowing four hits"
and fanning 14. The lone run of the
game was scored by. Trinity in the
fifth s inning. Maddox was hit and
Cooper ran for htm; Gantt sacrificed
him to second, and Foushee did like
wise; Dundy singled tol right and by
excellent Ibase running Cooper scored.
, Virginia Ball Season Opens Today.
- Richmond, Va., April 20. TheT Vir
ginia State League baseball, season
opened - today with games scheduled
as follows: Richmond against Dan
ville, at Richmond; Norfolk against
Petersburg, at Norfolk; and Lynch
burg against Roanoke, at the .latter
city. '' " -.';' " "-'
Biggest Xcean Cruiser Yacht.
The biggest racing and ocean cruis
ing yacht in the , world, which was
launched from the yard of the Staten
Island Shipbuilding Company at Port
Richmond, Staten Island, April 13th.
The yacht, which is owned by Robert
E. Todd, a famous yachtsman and
former commodore" of the Atlantic
Yacht Club, will be .called the
Karina, and when completed will cost
in the neighborhood of $200,000. It
will be the most elaborate furnished
yacht owned in this country. The
Kariha is 200 feet over all, with a
water line of 150 feet; 24 feet beam;
depth," 20 feet 7 inches, and draught
18 feet. She will be equipped with
three masts and - -will carry two
launches Ex-Commodore Todd will
use the Karina in racing events
events throughout the- summer and
in the winter will ; take her on a
cruise to the Mediterranean.
Work To Begin Soon On.Henderson--ville
Street Railway. ;
Hendersonville, N. C, April 20. -Work
on the new street railway here
will begin on the 25th of this month,
It is stated by the promoters of the
road. Almost $10,000 of the $150'V
etock subscriptions required by the
men back of the proposition have
been taken by local business men and
it is said enough more" is in sight to
p-iinrantee the building of the road
The line this year will be built from
the depot to f Osceola Lake through
Columbia Park and. will be in opera:
tion not later than August 1st. Next
year it will be extended, making a
bcl.t. line Tunning through a most
picturesque portion oi me buuu..
ins country.
GUDGER TO
K1TCHIN
CONGRESSMAN RELIES TO CRITI
CISMS IN RECENT SPEECH OT
2ND DIST. REPRESENTATIVE
HE THROWS HOTiSHOT
. Washington, D. C, April 20 Rep
resentative Gudger replied to Mr.
Kitchin yesterday, Mr. . Underwood
giving him 15 minutes of his time.
"This country," said Mr. Gudger,
"demands tariff revision, but no per
sonal criticism-" -I must confess that
I wa3 greatly " surprised : at Mr.
Kitchin 's attitude, his criticism, and
impugning the motives ' of his North
Carolina, colleagues. I shalLnot cri
ticise him for voting with Mr. Payne,
the Republican leader, and Mr Crum
packer, the man who has done more
than any other on the floor of this
House to try , to humiliate the South
by force bills. Yet, these three men,
Messrs. -Payne, Crumpacker and
Kitchin, get together on a measure,
two calling it a Republican measure
and one calling it a Democratic meas
ure. It will be a grand picture to
see them together. ,
"Where did this bill come from?
the White . House. Who introduced
it? Mr. McCall, a Massachusetts Re
publican. - The : Democrats have not
had the pleasure of crossing a t or
dotting an ;i, and if the leaders will
show me where they wrote one word
in it I will vote for it. . .-' . '
"But it is immaterial to me whether
the Democrats - or Republicans intro
duced the bill. I am here to legis
. lateT for the ; Americanpeople. " is
this bill fair? . Is it just? I say that
it is, not. I contend that it is not a
Democratic, measure. .1 am childed
because I will not vote for it. The
Democratic handbook of 1902 " de
nounced this sort of "proposition. It
said it was a sen erne to have protec
tion and ''stave off real tariff revision,
Blaine said it was the handmaid of
protection. William Walton Kitchin,
Senator Carmack and Governor Har
mon helped to put the -reciprocity
plank in the platform of 1902. ..
"This bill discriminates against the
farmer.- I think it is a trust bill. Its
promoters tell city' people that it will
reduce, the' tost of. living and country
people that it will not reduce the
price of. farm products. I do not be
lieve that it : will reduce , the cost of
living, but that -it will nurt the farm
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"Vance and Ransom-did-not believe
that the tariff on farm products was
a humbug. I do not see how any one
could think this treaty is fair, there
fore, I shall vote- agaJnst it. - ,
Hamoton NewsnaDer Man, in Fin-
f- -
ancial Trouble and III, Ends Life.
Newport News, Va., April 20. With
a gaping Duiiet wouna in ms . ngut
"temple, the dead body of J. N. Bryant,
thirty-two years old, circulation man
ager of the Daily Press in Hampton,
was found vlying across the bed in
his room' at the Barnes Hotel, that
city, yesterday. A .38-calibre revolver
was clasped in his hand. Financial
troubles, coupled with ill health, are
supposed to have been responsible
for -the suicide. :l -
Fishing Steamer For N. C. Was
Launched.
Rockland, Me., April 20. The fish
ing steamer Martha s J, Marran, one
of three fast steamers being built for
a New" York company to be used iu
connection with the Menhaden fish
eries on the coast between North
Carolina and Cape Cod, was launched
iere Tuesday. The steamer - was
"ihistened by Miss Margaret Marrian
laughter of Capt. F. J. Marrian, .who
ill command ;it. The, steamer which
ost $00,000, is 165 feet over all, 23
eam-and 12 depth of hold. ..
DIAZ SAYS
NOTGUILTY
MEXICAN PRESIDENT DISCLAIMS
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEATH
OF AMERICANS
FULL REPLY AWAITED
Washington, April 20. President
Diaz, disclaims-responsibility for the
death of the Americans at Douglas
and repudiates all liability for injury
to American citizens across the Am
erican line (when United States citi
zens were killed by firing.) This will
be embodied in Diaz's reply to Presi
dent Taft's request for, assurances
that no further damage be done Am
erican xxltizens on the border.
Representative Slay den, who repre
sents the San Antonio district, had H
fong " conference with the President
this .morning, - and he made this
known when he lef t the JWhite House.
The President believes, however,
that this bold --front is only a diplo-.
matic move on the part of Mexico to
retain , favor with the masses and
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save its face.
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A full text of the reply will be
made public jsoon. It is expected
that Diaz will present his" reply ' to
the Mexican Congress - today.
TO CONFEDERATE VETERANS.
Durham, N. C, April l9. The fol
lowing -orders have been issued by
Geh. Carr ."and Maj.. H. A London re
garding the Confederate reunion, t o
be held at llittle Rock in May:
f leadqnartersi North Carolina Dir. t
- United Confederate Veterans. - -
Cuneral Orders No. 43.
' Durham, N. C, April 10,-1911.
Paragraph 1. The 2ist annual re
union of the United Confederate Vet
erans will be held at Little Rock,
Ark., on the 16th, -17th and 18th of
May," 1911, and the public spirited citi
zens of that city and State promise
that it shall be the most enjoyable
that has ever yet been held, and are
preparing in every way - possible for
the comfort and pleasure of all vet
erans sho may attend. It is hoped
that a large delegation rwill attend
from this State and enable our good
old State - to be represented in a
manner worthy of her "glorious war
record. ; - : r
Par. 2. Army tents have -been
kindly loaned by -the United States
government and will form the camp
in-City-' Park, where will be lodged
and fed free all -veterans who cannot,
pay for 'their entertainment, but all
such veterans must notify in ad
vcance -B. L. Rogers, cnairman of the
encampment committee, so that ac
commodations may be reserved . for
them. The railroad companies "have
given the usual low rate of 1 cent, a
mile iov all "persons "who may at
tend the reunion. The exact rate
from any station may be ' learned by
inquiring 'Of the local agent. The
rate from Raleigh is $19.90, and in
proportion?, from -other places.
Par. 3. All camps in arrears for
their dues are" earnestly urged to
pay the same to Gen.'W. E. Sickle,
824 Common street, New Orleans,
La., otherwise Ihey will not be en
titled to " any vote or voice in the
meetings . at ' the reunion. This is a
most important matter and should
not be overlooked by any camp.
Par. 4. This division is fortunate in
having as its sponsor-for this -reunion
Mrs. Sidney P. Cooper, of Henderson,
and Miss Julia Cooper as maid jf
honor... ... -...:", . .
By order of
MAJ.-GEN. J. S. CARR. ,
H. A. LONDON, ' ,
, Adjt.-Gen.'and Chief of Staff.'.
Mr. Jim Hill and ; family were vis-
, iting at Mr. J.
Ijlght. . " -
R. Peele's' Saturday
STORM KILLS 7 ME
AND DOri ONE
MIL! AN DAMAGE
New Orleans, La., April 20. A
storm which' raged over Lousinia and
Mississippi last night and early today
caused four known deaths and over
$1,000,000 property loss.
Fifty houses were . demolished at
Hamberg, Miss., and three, negroes
killed at Crowley, La, A white man
was killed by lightning.
Communication is cut off with some
points and the full extent of the cas
ualties and damage is not known.
MEMBERSHIP 0
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HOUSE TOIBE 433
- Washington, April 20. The House
Committee on the Census today fa
vorably reported the reapportionment
bill which places the membership oi
the next House at 433 members, or
435 if Arizona and New Mexico are
admitted as States. Under this plan
no State in the. Union loses a mem
ber. The bill is identical with the
Crumpacker bill which passed the
House last session, but did not come
to a vote in the Senate. . The basis
of representation is placed at 211,
877 population for each Congressman.
TODAY'S MARKET
COTTON.
New York, April 20. August was
the feature of the cotton market at
the opening today, showing a gain of
15 points. The opening was steady
with' prices ranging from 3 to 16
points upward. Cables were , better
than had been expected. There was
a good demand for futures ''and spot
tn .. Liverpool- .
The ; opening .was:,. January, 12.73:
March, 12.85 ; May, 14.75 ; July, 14.81 ;
August, 14.46; October, 12.87; De
cemberr 12.78. . "
At noon the market ""stood:- May,
14.77; July, 14.81; October, 12.87r
December, 12.78.
The market closed: NMay, 14.80;
July, 14.87; August, 14.56; October,
12.91; December, 12.82.
Spots in Wilson, around 14.50.
Receipts in Wilson, 4 bales.
NEW YORK STOCKS.
New York, . April 2 0. The stock
market was exceedingly dull with a
majority, of the stocks quoting frac
tional declines under yesterday's clos
ing. Missouri Pacific was the center
of attraction, starting with a gain of
3-8. II failed to hold its lead, how
ever, and in half an hour had fallen
back to 48 1-2, or one-fourth under
the closing yesterday. , Union - Pacific
was 3-4 " lower. National Railway of
Mexico, second preferred, -was one of
the strong factors, moving up 3-4 to
7-8. Steel, common, was 3-8 lower
and exceedingly dull. , ; v
GRAIN AND. PROVISIONS. :
Chicago, .April 20. Wheat opened
1-4 to 3-4 cent higher today; trade
fairly active. ' Corn opened 3-4 to 1-2
cent up but the market sold off slight
ly. Oats irregular, slightly higher all
around. Provisions were higher.
The opening was: May -wheat, 89 3-8;
Corn, 50 1-8; Oats, 32; Pork, July,
14.65. - - -
THE WEATHER
Fair Tonight and To-Morrow.
Washington, D. C, April 20. For
North Carolina: Fair tonight and Fri
daysmoderate to brisk north wester
ly winds.
Tallahassee, Fla., April 20 At a
joint -session of the Florida Legisla
ture yesterday, Nathan P.-Bryan was
formally ' declared elected - - United
States Senator from the State of
Florida. - -
PEACE if!
IS PROBABLE
NEW MEXICAN AMBASSADOR AND
PRESIDENT TAFT CONFER fSi
SITUATION
STOP BORDER FIGHTING
Washington, April 20. Develop
ments here . late- yesterday indicated
to President" Taft and other admin
istration oflicials that peace in
Mexico may not be a , dream and
that there is reason to believe that
the Mexican authorities will adopt a
"definite, restrictive policy along the
border" to preven border conflicts,
: Senor Manuel De . Zamacona, the
new ambassador from Mexico, was
presented to .the President and de
clarations of friendship were exchang
ed. Information was given out at the
White House that the rough draft of
Mexico's formal note in reply to the
State Department's demand that Am
erican border towns be not endan
gered by Mexican battles has been
placed in the hands of American Am
bassador Wilson at Mexico City. Mfi.
Wilson reported to the President that
the note as drafted was satisfactory
and it is expected to reach the State
Department in final form shortly.
A sub-committee of the House ConV
mittee on Foreign Affffairs will meet
the President and Secretary Knox at
the White House today to confer on
the Mexican situation.
Delegate Ralph Cameron, of Ari
zona, announced that he had received
a letter from a business man at Doug-
la's declaring that Mexicans, both
Federal and insurrectos, . who were
wounded atrAgua- Prieta,were "being '
put .to death" by the victors. v
In his formal speech, to the Presi
dent, Senor Zamacona predicted
peace in Mexico within a short time.
The President assured the new am
bassador! that this country was not
crouching on the border ready to
spring upon Mexico. His telegram to
Governor Sloan,, of Arizona, the Presi
dent naid, explained his attitude. Ha
declared that it is the "fervent hope
of the United States that harmony
may soon prevail. Tho President
asked the ambassador to convey to
President Diaz, of Mexico, an apprc
ciatlon of his' good wishes and- a
hope for his personal happiness.
Two Dead In Asheville Fire.
Asheville, N. C, April 20. A prop
erty loss estimated at between $30,-
000 and $40,000, two people suffcoated
and narrow escape of three othersr
was the result-of the explosion of an
oil stove here yesterday in the apart
ments of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Coch
on the third floor of a building occu
pied by the old established dry goods
house of H. Redwood & Co.
On the third floor of the building
were Mr. and Mrs. Coch and their
two children, and also Hattie Fox, a
fortune-teller, and her blind husband.
These latter two were suffocated
before the firemen could reach them.
- Eight Bitten By Mad Dogs.
' Raleigh, N. C, April 20. There,
are , eight new patients in Raleigh
to take the Pasteur treatment under
Dr. C. A. Shore at the State Labora
tory of Hygiene, they having been bit-
ten by mad dogs. Of - these, one
comes from " Winston-Salem, while
there . are three from Ruflin; three
from Gibson and one from Rocking
ham. .
New York, April 20. Official an
nouncement was made today that
upon George J. Gould's invitation,
James Speyer will become a member
of the Missouri Pacific directors and
that the firm of Speyer and Company
will become the bankers of the Mis
souri -Pacific. .
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