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SEMI-WEEKLY II II A r t i VOL XXVI, NO 24. $1. PER YEAR. REIDSVILLE, N, O, JUNE 6, 1913. ISSUED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS NEW COMMISSIONERS NOW IN CHARGE THE TOWN'S AFFAIRS Reidsville's municipal affairs were given over to the new commissioners Tuesday afternoon, tjhe old board winding up the affairs of its ad lniniertaticn . and leaving no "un finished business" for the attention of the new adnnlnistratien. The tiring commissioners are W. 3. Wray, W. J. Irvin, II. L. Snead, J. E. Smith, the other mem,tr of the beard havir.g died before com jletu:g the terai to which he was elected. ' The new board is composed of W. B. Wray, Will Willian.e, J. P. Smith, 11. E. Link and J. E. Amos. -Mayor Francis Womack begins ser vice on his third term, having peeu elected in August, 1909, to cue ceed R. S. Montgomery, resigned. Hue tath was administered to flayer Womack by Col. J. N. Craig, niitaiy public, and the : mayor in turn . adurinifctered the oath to tflie commissioners-elect. ' : .Mayer Womack. ki assuming the duties, assured1 the ;-ouimissioners that he was anxious to co-operate with them in uiie further unbuilding; of the town and in the safe-guard-'ing of its interests, and invited them to call uiKa him as often as they deemed proper in seekirg in formaticn with which he might be more familiar than the new commis sioners. After the applications for the va rious posltitns were all read, the board went into executive session, and elected a part of the officers to servo the city for tihe next year. Those selected were the following: Walker Williams, chief of police, to succeed L. G. Joyce. D. L. Turpin, assistant chief, to succeed Cabel Davis. L. G. Joyces street commissioner .to succeed D. It. Barter. Jeusse Mitchell and S, T. Miller, night policemeJi, to succeed D. L. "Turpin and J. J. Brown. T. S. Wray, superintendent of wa ter and light plants, tq succeed Jas. W. Millner. ;. James Womack, clerk -f the re corder's court and clerk to the Ibcard of commissloneis, to suc ceed A. Wilkinson and himself In .these respective positions. W. A. Hooper was re-elceted keep er of the fire department. W. L. Fitzgerald was re-elected keeper of the cemetery. W. B. Wray was elected treasurer to succeed R. L. Snead. Other positions to be filled later are; City tax collector to suc ce)Hd A. Wilkinson.; city health of ficer to succeed Dr. J. W McGehfee; city attorney to succeed Wm. R. Daltcn; building inspector to suc ceed D. R. Barber. The retiring administration served the town the past four years, and during that time $150,000 has Deen expended in. public improvements for sewerage system, improving the wa ter supply and building! a new elec tric plant, and for patting down granolithic sidewalks. A now pump ing station has been erected several milea from the city on Troublesome creek, and" a new filtering plant has boetf built. Bonds were voted by ;the people to take care of the Im provements. The outgotag commis si oners, as well as Mayor Wom ack, nave had .a busy term of office, and all hands are glad! to be ajbSa to turn over to their successors the town's affairs with the new additions completed and in, operation. 1 J. E.. Smith, chairman of the ROYAL Baking Powder is the greatest of modern time helps to perfect cake and biscuit making. Makes home baking pleasant and profitable. It -renders the food more digestible and guarantees-it-safe-fronr alum and all adulterants. street committee, embcdUd in his report for the retiring administration the information that 7,S8i lineal feet or one and one-half miles of grano lithic side w aTLs bad been put on seven streets, and that 48 con crete drains had replaced as many wooden' bridges; also built three open, drains. North Scales and Wentworth streets have been widen ed and sand-clayed and West Market street given macadam from Jackson street, Siuth, to the hew freight depot. Jtlorehead, Main, Settle aad South Scales streets have ben iraded, iniwoved. and treated to coats ballast. There have been 2,7"0 1 al feet of concrete gutter ing laid; 6,000 feet of curbing pro viding for sidewalks, and 600 step ping steues placed on various street Captain Smith, by persistent ef?or got the Southern Railway Com oar y to furnish without expense to the town, 1,000 yards of crushed rock for macadimizing their right f v1"" wMeh 's used for on" of the busi ness streets, , near the freight de pot: The street commissioner s :. about to get this concession on .tre part cf the Southern - in February of last year and kept sticking to f e Job until August when the company decided to "come across" with the contribution. He also induced te railway company to stand the ex pense of the construction cf :he new ballast sidewalk leading from the old fire department to te City Bakery. The retiring superintendent of the water and light plants,, Mr, J. W. Millner, assumed dliarge of these departments June 6, 1911. Eight helpers composed the force turned over to him at that time, and when he handed in his reports Tuesday there were seven mew on his pay roll.though the eighth mam lud only recently resigned. The night current was augmented by an all-day current the ne t day after Mr. Millner assumed qhargie in 1911, and a new! line of wire has been strung to the new power plant with Ubte addition, of one man a lineman to his force. Mr. Millner's report In June, 1912, showed tfhat for the 12 months previous 1,1 ue water and iSght re ceipts were $11,499.68. For the 12 months previous to this last meeting the receipts were $19,873.37, showing a phenomenal increase in businei&s don with the same amount of force wlhlch was before required for the night current only. The receipts for supplies and wiring for a year previous to June, 1912, amounted to $1453.94, wherea the receipts from one same sources the past twelve months amounted to the neat sum of $3,462.41. Mr. Millner has been offered a position at Goldsboro, Uit he con templates making an extended visit to Missouri before- Jhet assumes : his new duties. ' The city tax rate has not been Increased since the retiring admin istration assumed charge, except as voted by the citizens for the pur pose of taking care of the bond is sue which were necessary for the improvements installed. We "bespeak for the new adminis tration the hearty co-operation of the people in their efforts to give the city an acceptable adimlnistration, and in the enforcement of the Jaws of the State and municipality, 1 Recorder Humphreys, who was re-elected in the May e lection, was sworn in Wednesday morning for an other term of two years, E. H. Wrenn, who succeeded Solicitor P. W. Glidewell, took the oath Wed nesday and assumed the new duties. Solicitor Glidewelf. retires from the office amid the plaudits of his people who have favored the zealous ttess with which he prosecuted the vio'ators of the law, and the new solicitor will have the hearty co-operation cf the law-abicicg citizens in the discharge cf his doities. He appeared as solicitor fcr the first time Wednesday morning:, and is now looking afterthe interests cf the town as presecutir.g attorney of Reidsville's recorder's court. - The nenv commissioners have ar ranged to have a called session to take up new matters and routine business. . Mayor Womack announced the fol lowing committees, the first named being chairman of their respective committee: Finance W. B. Wfcay, H. E. Link, T. F. Smith. Water and Light H, E. Link, Will Williams, J. F. Smith. Streets J. E. Amos, W. 11. Wray, It. E. Link. Ordinance Will Williams, J. E. Ames, J. F. Smith. Fire Deiartment, Public Buildings and Cemetery J. F. Smith, Will Wil liams, H. E. Link. . Strength to the arm of the new administration and to all the officers elected to serve the ' people during the next yearf! GAP EN-OVER MAN MARRIAGE. A BRILLIANT AFFACR. The beautiful wedding of Miss Uelda Overman and Mr. Robert Duia Gapen, whicih was solemnized Wednesday evening at the prett. hospitable home of the- ttrWe on Main street was one of rare beauty and elegance. The event was on not only of ' local interest, but guests' from many State and cities made the occasion one of charm and bril liancy;: The drawing-room, where the vowis were pledged before Dn Craig, was most artistic in its decoration o Easter li'iLee, sruilax and palms, while the soft Jfiigbt of candles in an tique candleabra eihed a soft ra diance on the lovely scene. IViie dining room, wlAe ices of dainty floral designs, cakes and bon bons with monogram of the bride and groom, carried out the, wedding colors of gren and wjhite, wniie lil ies of the valley and maldea hair ferns gave this room an exqui3lte effect. The beautiful vista from the drawing-room wiasthe lovely bride de scending the stairway whicih was banked with masses of Easter miles and twining smilax. The liteary. where rich gifts at tested) the affection and esteem: in which this young couple were held, was handsome with standing vases of American Beauties. The onces- tial home was a scene of rare beauty under the hand of a professional decorator. ' The bride, representative of the loveliest type of Southern beauty and historic ancestry, was fittingly gowned in shimmering satin, and, rare old point lace. Since her gradua tion, she has occupied a conspicuous place in Southern, society. Mrs. Ga pen's beauty is of the delicate blonde type, with a personality en Ih&nced by that Indescribable charm and grace of manner characteristic of the hlfih hred) Southern ady. The groom is the second soa of Mrs. iMyra Dula Gapen and a nephew of Messrs. Robert Dula and C. C. 'Dula, prominent officials of the American Tobacco Company, in which corporation the groom holds a responsible position in Greensboro, N. C, and has made for himself an enviable place in business and social circles. : There were no attendants. Miss Overman was attended by her moth er, Mrs. Charles Hamilton Overman. The groom, with his brother, Cla rence iB. Gapen, as best man, met the bride at the altar. The out of town guests were Mrs. Myra Gapen, Air. Clarence Gapen, mother and brother of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dula, Tarry town, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Dula, Yonlters, N. Y., Mr. ' and Mrs, G C. Dula Air. and Mrs. R. L. Dula, Richmond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. S. It, Dula, Mr. ind Mis. R. L. Dibreil, Mr. and Mrs. Magruder and Miss Magru- der, Mr. and Airs. M. A. Allen and Miss Allen, Danville, Va.; Major and Mrs. T. B. Whitted, Charlotte, N L1., afid Mrs, Jt V. A. Weaver, of Chicago. : Too Lat to Dio. Gerald I would die for you. Geral-dlne-Bur patnys yon are a dead one already.New York PrHsa. REIDSVILLE PEOPLE IMPOSED UPON BY SOUTHERN RAILWAY Iteidsville citizens met in mass-' meeting Tuesday night and adopted 1 resolutions paying the town's rr spects to the Southern Railway, and went on record in favor of Governor Craig calling an extra session of the Legislature to secure relief in vtle matter of freight rates which have always discriminated against North Carolina towns. The meeting appointed a com mittee to take steps to have the ttircu&h, traits make regular sche dule stopa in Reldsville and to see what can be done towards securing a new passenger station for the town. If the Southern Railway can not be brought to eee the Justice' of the .iuesW to Le made by tflie com mittee then the committee will ap peal to the Corporation Commission tor relief. ' Prof. T. W. Andrews, who was mailt chairman of the meeting. called cn Wr. J. F. Wray to Btate the objects of the meeting. Mr. Wray briefly and plainly made ,know.i the fact that the citizens of Reklsville had met for the purpose of pacing its respects to an old friend, to-wit; the Southern Rail way Company. Ulepresentatives of the local press were made secretaris lof, the meeting. A resolution was offered by Mr. P. W. Glidewell for the purpose of "starting the ball to rolling," as" follows: " "Whereas, the Southern Railway Company has ordered trains Nos. 35 and 36 to step at Reldsville only on signal, and "Whereas, otiher fast through trains on said Southern, Railway are not permitted to stop at Reidsville except on signal for passengers for long distances, and , '? Whereas, said condition of affairs have greatly impaired our passenger, express and mail facllj tioep, and "Whereas, the town of Reldsville ha grown in such proportions that It i'w viiw entitled to better facilities in "the wway of passenger, mail and express service, therefore be it "Resolved, that we, the citizens of the town of jReidsvilje, in mass meeting assembled, instruct the ohain-man presiding over this meeting to appoint a committee of five representative citizens to rep resent the city of Reidsville and its Interests in negotiations wiJi. the Southern Railway Company looking to securing better service for said community in these matters. "Resolved, also that this com mittee be clothed with full authority to represent the , town . in, - those . ne gotiations, and if necessary this committee shall be empowered to present the claims of said comanun ity to the Oorpoiiation Commission of the State of North Carolina and prosecute said matter as the repre sentative? of said tqwn before said Contniisslou." Mr. E. K. Harris moved,: the adoption of the resolution, and them were several geutlemnj who made talks, some thinking that the' best way to get relief was to instruct the comtmissioiiers to pass an or dinance preventing any train from passing) throu'Kjh Reldsville at a higher rate of speed than four miles per hour. Otjhers thought the reso lution soould be adopted and then If the Southern would not order its through passenger trains to stop in Reidavllle that rjhe committee could secure legislation at the hands of (he tow a commissioners." It " " was shown at tjhe meeting that not a singlet through traim is now allowed to stop at Reldsville except by signal. The committee will undertake to get fine Southera, authorities to Im mediately construct a new passenger depot in keeping 'with the needs and importance of tjhe town. The resolution was unanimously adopted, and Chairman Andrews ap pointed the following gentlemen as members of the committee: J. F. Vray, R. B. Chance, P. W. Glide well, R. S. Montgomery, cjhairman, and Eugene Irvln, secretary. Freight Rata Matter Taken Up. Mr. J. F. Wray then offered the following resolution concerning the matter of freight rates, and af ter discusion, the resolution was unanimously adopted: "'Whereas, the matter of the proper adjustment of freight rates over the railway line doing busi ness in North Carolina is now be ing agitated by the people of the HtStU, Mil ; "Whereas it has long einee been demonstrated that North Carolina lias been discriminated against by the railway companks la matters of freight rate, and the people of the.5tateve,beetL.compelled.as. the result of said discrimination : to pay millions of dollars each year as a tribute to said railway companies, and "Whereas, to consent to a further continuance ofsald diecrimlna ti-on on the part of said railway com pany would be a ref lectloa upon the courage and the manhood of the people of this State, and "Whereas, our Own city of Reids ville has been one of the chief But ferera as the result of said dis crimination, therefore be' it "Resolved, that we, the citizens of the town of Reidsville, In mass meeting assembled, pledge our hearty and unccm premising, support to the Governor of North Carolina and the commission appointed by tho Legislature ia their fight in the Interest of the people of this State Jn undertaking to adjust these rates.-- '"Resolved, further, that he pledge our co-operation and support to uphold the hands of the Governor of the State and urge upon him, together with the commission, to continue the fight until it has been won, and if necessary to properly adjust this matter with the railway company, we request the Governor to call an extra session of the Legislature at an early date to deal with this matter." A committee of three was ap pointed by the chairman, upon mo tion) to formulate plans for the or ganization cf a "Justj Freight Rate Association" in Reidsville,' and the committee brought in the iol lowing report: "We, the committee appointed by the chairman of the citizens' meet ing held in, the aity hall on Tues day, June 3, 1913, do most respect fully recommend that a permanent organization be effected, to, be known as the "iReldsville Just Freight Rate Association," said Organization, to consist of a president, secretary and treasurer, and a beard of five di rectors, to fee , elected, or appointed in the meeting Low asseinbled. ' 1 "We would' further recommend that at an, early date as possible that some able speaker be Invited to address this association in con nection with the movement nowi on foot in the State for an adjustment i of freight rates in North Carolina." I The meeting elected the following gentlemen under the report of the committee, ' the first two being ex officio members: E. R. Harris, president; R. S. Montgomery, secretary-treasurer; di rectors; K. P. Rtohardson, J. F. Wray, R. U. Chance, T. J, Peua, V. F. Burton. : A motion was adopted setting tonight (Friday) as the time for the meeting of the association, and the citizens of the town generally are urged to attend. Mr. Fred N. Tate, of High! Point, president of the State Association, and Hon. E, J. Justice, of Greensboro, chair man of the commission appointed by the Legislature to investigate the matter of freight rate In the State, were invited to address the meeting at that time. A motion was adopted directing the secretary to forward copies of tihe resolution to the Governor of thoj State, Hon. E. J. Justice, Presi dent Tate, and published in the lo cal newspapers. The citizens assembled made; it , Why A CITIZENS BANK Certificate of Deposit? , It never falls below par in value. It represents YOUR money, safely invested at an assured rate, in a strong, conservatively managed bank. It begins to earn interest immediately on deposit It is negotiable, making your money available in case of need. Issued in any convenient lorm. CITIZENS BANK. Capital $75,000. Profits $40,C00 -fUWATTr-I-resident, ArJr-WHiTTEMORErV-P-W. J. Irvin, V. P. . W. Staples, Asst Cashier. EUGENE IRVIN, Cashier. u s knowH that they are greatly la earnest in their determination t seek absolute relief from tha n just dlscriminatkni on the part of the railway companies against th towns and cities of the Stat a In tiha matter of freight rates. . Chairman Andrews, in calling th meeting to order, got off a fin piece of . humor in stating tfhat tha people had assembled for the pur pose ot giving thanks that they lived beside the tracks of th Southern Railway. EXAMINATION ORDERED FOR POSTMASTER AT M'lVSRV The United States Civil' Service, Commission announces that on June 2Sth an examination, will be held at Reldsville as a, result of which it is expected to make aer tittcation to fill 4 vacanjey la thq position of fourth class) postmaster; of clasa A at Mclver and other va cancies as they may occur at that ioffice. The compensation of the postmaster at this office was 220 for the last fiscal year. Thq pf fice was held by the late J. L, Waynick. v ( Age limif, 21 years and over oq' the date of the examination, with the exception that in, a State where .wo men are declared by statute to be of full age for all purposes at 18 years, women 18 years of age on the date of the examination: will be admitted. Aplicants must reside within the territory supplied by the postoffica for w'hich the examination is an nounced. The examination! is open to all -citizens of the United States who can comply with the requirements. Application forme and full Informa tion concerning the requirement of tihe examination can be secured from B F. Davis", the local secre tary at Reidsville, or from the U. S. Civil Service Coimanloslon, Wash- ilUgtOn, D. C. - ;;',;-.'.;'v'i:.:-:;v ': : Applications should be properly; executed and filed with the Com mission; at Washington at least sev m days before the date of the; examination, otherwise it may be im practicable to examine applicants - Tak Plenty of Tim to Eat, There is a saying that "rapid eat ing is slow suicide." if you have formed the habit of eating too rap idly you are most likely suffering from lndiestlong or constipation, which will result eventually in e rious 111 noes unless corrected. ' Di gestion begins in the mouth. Food ehouldd be thoroughly masticated and insalivated. Then when you have 4 a fullness of the stomach or feel dull and stupid after eating, taka one of Chambcirlain'a Tablets.1 Many severe cases' of stomach trouble and constpation have been cured by the use of these tablets. They are easy to take and most agreeable lot ef fect. Sold by Gardner Drug Co. PASCHAL'S STORE. air. S. P. Paschal has returned front a business trip of several days in Greenahoro. TJiere will be preaching at New I lope, Sunday., We hope to see a large crowd out. Mr. Jim Somers Is on the eick lst thi.'-J week, we are sorry to note. . ' We hear the wedding bells ring ing around here. We see Mr. Real Saunders with a new buggy. ' Mr. Luthor Manley 1$ recovering nicely.