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NEWS, r6 THE ONLY EVENING ASSOCIATED PKEsS NEWSPAPER IN CHARLOTTE, ft VOL. XXXV NO. 63 1 8 CITY EDITION. CHARLOTTE, N C, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 19, 190$ CITY EDITION PRICE: 3 CENTS DOUBLE 1RAGK ELECTRIC LINE TO THE GHADWICK ABO HOSKIIS COTTON MILLS Mr: E. D. Latta, President of the 4 C's Company Gave out rodayj the Route that the Electric Line will Take. Great Devel opment ol Beautiful Property. The Extension of the Car Line to Chadwick Mill is the Founda tion of the Line to the Catawba River. An Interesting Story that will Cause Very Much Talk, Charlotte's dreams of a beautiful sub- I urban hotel located on the banks of the historic Catawba river, within the next few years, are to be realized. The Charlotte Consolidated Con struction Company, wnich made of a barren field the beautiful city of Dil vorth, has again cast its eyes in an other direction and development, such as has never been seen in this section of North Carolina, or the i South for that matter, will soon be j under way. i The first step toward constructing ' a double track electric line to the Chadwick and Hoskins mills was final- j lv settled upon yesterday. Immedi-1 ately after all the business deals in j connection with this stupendous movei were consummated, two representa- j tives of The News who have been,' watching the surveying and yesterday followed the route by stakes prevail ed upon Mr. Latta to give out authen tic information-' For many months it has been ' whis pered among the real estate men that Mr. Latta had in mind the construc tion of an electric line to the Chad wick mills, and possibly to the river. A number of surveying parties havej. been out and not less than five airxer- ent routes have been under consider-; ation. At one time it was thought more than probable that the propos ed line would reach the Chadwick mill by means of the Rozzell Ferry j roaa. Anoiner proposea nue was through the Wadsworth farm, over the Stewart and Alexander properties, thence into the properties owned-by the Chadwick and Hoskins Mill Com-. ! pany. Another the Tuckaseege.j Even upto four days ago it wasj thought highly probable that the route! by way. of the Wadsworth properties would be settled upon. Negotiations between Mr. Latta and the Wadsworth heirs came to an end yesterday morn ing which caused the 4 C's Company to adopt another route which would put them into the property owned by the company. By traversing the route that the new double track line will cover one is thoroughly impressed with the splendid foresight of Mr. Latta and those who have been working in con nection with him. After leaving Seversville the route of the electric line covers a section of country adjacent to Charlotte that few in this city fully realize the beau ty of. The ingenuity of the survey or who mapped out the route has been put to test and its hardly prob able that a mpre interesting course could have been selected. The new line will leave the Severs ville line at Lgwing's store and will pass directly back of Fife's store and will cross the road leatjing to the Wadsworth farm about 50 yards from the main Seversville highway. Thence it will run on the brow of the hill, bordering the small ravine in rear of the main thoroughfare of Seversville: It will pass to the right of the home of Tax Collector H. D. Duckworth, and will continue in a westerly direc tion through the lands of Mr. H. H. Rhyne, the well known truck farmer; thence through a beautiful little neck of woodland into the Stewart property, which was recently purchas ed for a new real estate syndicate. The line passes to the north, of the old Stewart home place through the meadow' where nestle some four or five beautiful springs. At this point the company which will have charge of the development of this property will provide a most beautiful site for a Country Club House. There is ample room for a pretty lake that can be fed from five clear water springs. The . surround ings are most tempting for such a resort and the company will spare neither, money nor pains in enhanc ing its natural beauties. . From the Stewart property the line will cross into the S. B. Alexander property which was recently acquir ed for this proposed syndicate through Mr. R. G. Brlce. On this property is a natural basin which will form a lake which is to be constructed and when filled will cover about 75 acres. At the head of this lake will be the pic-nic grounds and park. The site is an extremely beautiful one. .Na ture has so constructed this spot as to make of it a real woodland amphi theatre' that is indeed good to look upon." It "will be an ideal place for pic-nic parties and a spot for recrea tion and pleasure, unsurpassed in the South'. On the brow of the hill which sur rounds the pic-nic grounds the double track line will thread its way through most beautiful woodland, passing -in full view of the lake, making the trip one of real sight-seeing as well as pleasure. ' Fromtlre- Alexander property the line passes into the Freeman proper ty which is also covered with most beautiful forests crossing here a stream, and there plowing through rocky ledges entering into what is known as the McQuay lands. Thence the line will extend through the prop erty owned by Mayor S. S. Mc Ninch, crossing this into the properties of the Chadwick and Hoskins mills, where the terminal will be, for the present. The above is a detailed course of the route which has been finally adopt ed by the 4 C's Company as far as the Chadwick mills, in their plans to reach the Catawba river. In this connection it will be inter esting to state that Mr. T. TV Allison who has had charge of the real estate department of the Southern States Trust Company, has resigned his po sition with that company and will take charge of the development cf this splen did property, so recently acquired by the new company. Mr. Allison will m the near future, head an organiz ation which will have for its purpose the development of not only the old Stewart homestead property, but all lands that have been acquired by rea son of the right-of-way obtained, by the 4 C's company. V Mr. Allison has proven his fitness for this big suburban development, and with Mr. Latta and others who will be associated with him, great things may be expected. It is useless to elaborate on what this extensive development will mean ior unariotte. Nothing has trans pired in the history of the city within the past generation which is so preg nant with splendid possibilities. It is just another evidence that every man, woman and child in this splen did city will have to keep their eyes strained to "Watch Charlotte Grow." THE LEE CASE. The House Considers Proposition To pay Heirs of Samuel Lee $10, 400 for Contest for Scat in Con . gress. By Associated Press. Washington, May 19. Minority Lead of the House, John Sharp Wil liams, made his last stand today in opposition to the bill paying the heirs of Samuel Lee $10,400 as al lowances for the contest he made tor a seat in the 47th congress. Representative Miller, (Kansas) having the bill in charge made the motion to reconsider the vote passing the bill and lay that motion on the table. Mr. Williams, made the point of no quorum when the division showed in the affirmative 99, in the negative s 55. . - . . o At 12:45 a quorum appeared. The motion to lay the motion on the table ! was adopted, yeas 129, nays 59, pre-' sent 32. FUNERAL OF A CHILD. The Little Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McCoy Died Last Night. The funeral of little Mary Wads worth McCoy, the 22-months-old daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. McCoy, whose death 'occurred last night at 10 o'clock, took place from the residence this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The ser vices were conducted by Rev. A. R. Shaw, assisted by Rev. Harris Mal linckrodt. . ' ' The cause of death was meningetis. The little one suffered an attack about a year ago from the effects of which she had never recovered. A wide circle of friends deeply sym pathize with Mr. and Mrs. McCoy in their sad bereavement. 'THE MARINE BAND IS OURS. The Mayor Notified that the Band : Will be here Until Wednesday Night. During the past few days a report has been going the rounds that the Marine Band would return to Wash ington Wednesday morning. Mayor S. S. McNinch received a telegram this morning from Mr. William Loeb, Jr., stating that the band would not return to Washington until late Wednesday evening. Mr. Loeb . said the band was ours until that time. Hospital Nurses Strike. Franklin, Pa;", May 19. Eight nurses in the Oil City Hospital went oh a strike today, declaring that they could not stand the sharp tongue of the ma tron, Miss Hester Page. Three protests were made to the board of directors by the nurses, and when the third one brought no change in the management they decided to quit. Great Stretch of Land Covering Many Miles Swept by Forest Fires. By Associated Press. Milwaukee, May 19. The Evening Wisconsin special from Marquette Mich., says: "The stretch of territory oyje'r 250 miles in length, reaching from Newberry on the east to Be'ssemer, Michigan on the west and north and south between the shore line of Lake Superior and the southern boundary of the upper paninsular is dotted with forest, fires. . Settlements r.nd farms have been wiped out, timber lands destroyed and hundreds of persons rendered home less.' It Is impossible, to estimate the n In.moifll loss but figured on the basis of local conditions it is probable that hundreds cf thousands of dollars worth of property has been destroyed. . Wires are down in an unecuuus and communication is impossible. Un jless rain falls soon much more havoc NEW GREENSBORO CHURCH. Walker Avenue Presbyterian Organiz ed With 75 Members Social Af fair. Special to The News. Greensboro, May 19. A commis sion from Orange Presbytery consist ing of Rev. C. E. Hodgin, chairman, Rev. J. W. Goodman and Mr. A. M. Scales, organized Walker Avenue Presbyterian church here yesterday morning with 75 new members. J. Giles Foushee Jr. and J- R- Brown were chosen as deacons. They were installed just before the services be gan last night Rev. Black, Synodical evangelist, is conducting a very suc cessful revival at the new church, the attendance and interest increas ing with each service. The alumnae association of Greens boro Female College will hold its an nual business session in the college chapel on Tuesday afternoon. May 22 at 4 o'clock. The annual reunion will take place in the evening, the distinctive feature of which will be an Old Folks concert held in the chapel at 8:30 o'clock. In connection with the concert a bazarr of k fancy work be held in the library and a porch party will be given on the beautiful new portico which has just been completed. Miss Emma Morehead Fry, the at tractive daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. W. Fry made her debut into Greensboro society at a most en joyable reception given by her par ents yesterday from 5 to 9 p. m. at their residence, 340 North Elm street. The occasion was made one of great pleasure to something like two hundred guests. The decorations were elaborate and arranged with the ut most taste and artistic effect. Color scheme of pink, green and white pre vailed. A profusion of roses formed a noticeable part of the decorations The delightful music of Elam's or chestra added to the enjoyment of the guests. The debutante, who was becomingly gowned in white, was with the members of the receiving party who received in the south par lor, and she was the object of much friendly interest on the part of the large number of friends of her pa rents who called. Miss Fry is a bright and lively young woman of at tractive appearance and demeanor and makes an interesting addition to the social circle in which she moves. Shg spent the winter in I Richmond. Those receiving m the south parlor were Miss Stuart Jones, of Charlotte, Miss Mary Burwell, of Chase City Va.. Miss Frances Lyon Mrs. N. W. Caldwell, of Winston, Mrs. J. Allison Hodges, of Richmond, Mrs. J. Sterling Jones, an aunt ot the debutante, and Mrs. M. B. Craw ford received at-the door. In the li brary was where punch was served and whither the guests were conduct ed :by. Mrs. S. G. Fry, Miss Sue May Kirkland, Mrs'. R. F. Dalton and 'Mrs. Andrew Buford, of Salisbury, presid ed. Receiving in the north parlor were Mrs. A. M. Scales -Mrs. J. G. Foushee, Jr. Miss Lizzie Lindsay, Mrs. E. P.- W'harton, Mrs. D. A. Lun die and Miss Mattie Caldwell. FUNERAL OF A BOY. KendHck, Son of Mr. George Newcomb Died Late Yesterday Afternoon The funeral of Master Kendrick Newcomb, took place from the resi dence at the corner of Fourth and Poplar streets, this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The pall bearers were Messrs. J. H. H. Parxs, Ted Irwin, Harvey Overcash and Cecil Butt. The death of Master Kendrick who was. nine years old was entirely un expected. He had been ill only a few days and the summons which came late yesterday afternoon was quite a shock to the father, Mr. George New comb. " The many friends of Mr. Newcomb will deeply sympathize with him in his bereavement. Condition of Mrs. Davis. By Associated Press. ' New York, May 19. Mrs. Jefferson Davis' condition is reported greatly improved and she spent the most comfortable since her condition be came serious. The family is now hopeful of her complete recovery. The Pope's Condition. By Associated Press. Rome, May 19, The Pope is some what improved although he passed a restless night as a result of an attack of gout. . The doctor has ordered him to remain in bed for several days. Mr. D. P. Hudson, of Connelly Springs, representing te Byfield Snuff Co. is in the city the guest of Mr. H. C. Williams, of the Leland will be wrought as the woods are very dry. Many Homes Destroyed. Marquette, May 19. Forest fires in this district caused many thousands of dollars damage .and last night they were still burning fiercely. A score of the. farmers in Chocolay township have been burned out, losing every thing and north of the city numerous summer cottages were distroyed. Many miles of timber lands have -been swept. It is impossible yet to give an accu rate estimate of the total loss resulting from the forest fires which are raging threrugh several hundred miles of the Upper Peninsula. Indications are that the loss ' will be considerably more than a million dollars. Reports thus far indicate that the towns of Quinnesec and Schaeffer in Dickinson county; Cornell, Good Lawn and Ralph in ; Delta county and Saunders in Iron county have been destroyed. A num ber of other places are reported in peril of destruction. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Impressive Incident was That ot the Introduction to the Assem bly of Rev. Angus Johnson who has Been Preaching 71 Years. His Proud Record. Salutations Received from Other Assemblies. The Assembly Re ceived Overtures Praying that Resolutions be. Adopted for Closer Relation, of. Church. Special to The News. Greenville, S. C, May 19. Yester day morning, after the committees had been ' announced in the General Assembly a very touching incident occurred. Rev. Angus Johnson and his wife were introduced to the As sembly by Dr. E. M. Mourse, Milford, Texas. Father Johnson as he is af fectionately called by the brethren of the Synod of Texas is 97 years old and has been in the ministry for 71 years. This aged couple sang very beautifully and tenderly for the As sembly that sweet song, "We Shall know each other there." This im pressive scene closed with an appro priate prayer by the Moderator ask ing God's blessing on these - aged servants of the Master and express ing gratitude for tneir long and use ful service of the church. The ex pense of the trip of these aged peo ple to the Assembly was paid by the Presbytery of Dallas. Texas. It is worth while to note that Father John son is a native of North Carolina and bears in his appearance the marks of the stalwart North Carolina stock and is still in fine -physical condition. The clerk read a communication from Rev. W. R. Dobyns, Kansas City, Mo., saying that he bore the salutations of this body to the Gen eral Synod of the Reformed church ol America, on June 7, 1905, as di rected by the last Assembly Saluta tions were received from the Reform ed Episcopal church in session in Philadelphia and a letter was read from Rev. Joseph Lewis who had been appointed to bear to this As sembly the fraternal greetings of that body. Overtures were received- from twelve presbyteries praying the As sembly to adopt the articles of agreement formulated at - Charlotte, N. C, last March, looking to closer relations of the Presbyterian bodies of this country. Six presbyteries overtured the Assembly not to ap prove the articles, and these presby teries sent overtures favoring in part and seeking modification or limitation of the articles. When these overtures came ur for consideration Dr. A. J. McKelway moved that they be referred to a special committee composed of one member from each Synod within the bounds of the As sembly. The , motion was opposed by DEMAND BALLOT Aggregation of 400 Women Suf fragists visit Premier, Repre senting Their Claima, Premier Tries to Appease Them but is Answered with Hisses. By Associated Press. London, May 19. Escorted by 40 rnembers of Parliament nearly 480 women suffragists representing organ izations from all parts of the country interviewed Premier Campbell-Ban-nerman and presented the claims that women be allowed to vote. An immediate grant of womens rights was the unanimous demand of the speakers, some of whom' present ed to the Premier "Their minimum demands," claiming that immediate legislation bestowing on women the right to vote was necessary and de claring that a promise . to take the matter up at next session of Parlia ment would not satisfy them. Each speaker menacingly declared that the women were prepared to sac rifice their lives in behalf of their demads. The Premier smiled upon this straneelv assorted gathering of wo men, including, ladies 'of title, side by side with factory employes, and said he sympathized with the object of the deputation but asked his vis itors to be patient until the govern ment became mbre united in favor of the extension of franchise to wo men. Personally he believed women were as well qualified as men, and perhaps better, to exercise the right to vote, and in his opinion the deputation had imade out a conclusive and irrefutable lease. - I The Premier wound up by saying j that -he believed it would not be many J years before the desired change was brought about. This reference to "Years was met with hisses from the members' of the deputation, who left the foreign office evidently greatly i dissatisfied. " "" 1M Rev. T. A. Whorton D. D. Rev. J. W. Bachman. D. D. and Rev. D. 1. Craig. D. D. It was favored by Dr. A. W. Wilson, Dr. I. T. Plunket, Dr. G. B. Stricklen, Dr, W. J. McKay, Dr. C. R. Hemphill. The motion prevailed The question as to where these overtures should go furnished an opportunity for the' first skirmish of the contending forces as to the closer co-operation of the Presby terian churches.One . can see very clearly that the two factions on get ting ready for a great ecclesiastical debate. The matter will come up for debate on the report of the special committee, the names of whom have rot yet been announced by the Mode rator. . The committee on ministerial edu cation and relief reported through Its secretary, Rev. henry M. Sweets, of Louisville, showing the best year in the history of the committee's work. The Indowment fund for. aged ministers is finding ravor among the people, and more than $50,000 was contributed last year toward increas ing the endowment. , The report dh colored evangeliza tion was made by the secretary Rev. James G. Snedecar, of Tuscaloosa, Ala. The report gives some reasons for encouragement in the work among the colored people: but taken all in all there are many oifficulties in the conduct of the work, growing out of the indifference of. the church. The Assembly's Home and School at Fredericksburg, Va., for the wridows of deceased ministers and their children and the children of missionaries, made its report' through its Superintendent, Mr. C. W. Somer ville. This institution is doing a good work of its kind -and deserves a more loyal support. Compliments from the First Church Fort Worth Texas, and from Rev. William Caldwell were received, complaining against the action of the Synod declared . that , Dr. Caldwell should not have been received into Fort Worth Fresbytery on the ground of doctrinal unsoundness. This case is attracting a very wide interest. Unfortunately there appeared in the morning paper of Greenville, to- vday an article purporting to be an interview with Dr. Caldwell and set ting forth his views, in the case. It was well calculated to prejudice his cause in the minds of the Commis sioners Of tne Assembly. But it turn ed out later that Dr. : Caldwell had not had any conference with the re porter; but some ' one working against him had secured an article published some weeks ago setting forth Dr. Caldwell's position in one of the papers ol ins community and had it published in the Green ville paper as an interview with a reporter here. These facts will doubt less be brought out when the matter comes before-te Assembly for further consideration, which will occur when the Judicial committee shall make its repor. r i The report of the trustees : of the General Assembly was read by the clerk. The report shows that" bequests amounting to more than $100,000 was received by the church last year. One of $50,000 from Susan Pi Lees and another of $52,000 from G, Washing ton west of St. Louis, Mo., FIRST COMPANIES ARIVE. Two Companies of Infantry Arrive From Fort McPherson. ' Companies "I" and "K." of the Unit ed States regular army arrived in the city this . afternoon on the third sec tion of train No. 36, scheduled.at 3:30 o'clock. The companies will go in camp on South Trypn street extension, re maining in camp until after the big celebration. ' The troops of cavelry from Wash ington, the Marine Hand and company of . Marines from Norfolk are" expected tonight and tomorrow. A- detachment of the Marine corps arrived in the city this morning to make the . necessary arrangements for the camping, b " Hand Lacerated by a Dog. Mr. J. Hunter, a motorman f the 4 C's company, was badly bitten by a dog last night. When he returned home from work he found several dogs in his yard fighting and attempted to separate them. One of the dogs bit his hand badly lacerating It. It required several stiches to close the- wound. Clarence Keuster Jr. Ill Little ' ' Clarence 'Keuster the , 22 months old son of Mr. and Mrs.C. O. Keuster is quite ill at their home in the Brown Flats on North College street. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Keuster hope that the little one will be spared. New Cafe Car to Asheville. "Mr. George L. Best,' superintendent of the dining car department of the Southern Railway, Co. has placed a cafe parlor and observation, car on trains Nos. 13 and 14 between Ashe ville xand Charleston. , Nearly 2000 oyster shuckers pas sed through Charlotte yesterday en route from the oyster fields ot the South. Miss Bel Jollye of Whiteville, N. p... i? visiting her sister Mrs. Bever ly Hawkins. !i The Brilliant Reception at the Manuf acturers Glut Monday The Twentieth of May celebration will be ushered in very brilliantly at the Southern Manufacturers' Club Monday night. At the reception which will be given at 9 o'clock , Governor R. B. Glenn and his staff, United States Army officers. Mayor S. S. McNinch and the City officials including the board of aldermen, school board, the water commissioners, -police fire and health commissioners and the commit tees that have assisted in the celebra tion' aiid their wives, daughters and SEIIATORg THE GOVERNOR PLEASED. Was Delighted With Work of the Cot ;ton Manufacturers' ' Association -Charters Granted. Special to The News. Raleigh, N. C, May 19,. Governor Glenn said, this morning on his return from Asheville that he had never had a more gratifying trip in his life; also that his address before the Cotton Manufacturers ' Association of the United States and England afforded him the opportunity to advertise North Carolina's resources and advantages the most completely he ever had. He says the cotton manufacturers showed a progressive spirit, accom plished much for the furtherance of both the direct ' interests of their in dustry, also for bringing about a clos er knion with the cotton growers of the South. . -- The Asheville Automobile and Tran sit Company, of Asheville, was charter ed with authority to establish automo bile and freight lines in Asheville and Buncombe county. The capital $10,000 by Fr ed Ward, M. D. Johnson, M7 G. Guerard, E; P.' Bromwell, Jr., and oth ers. ' Another charter is to the W. G. Jarreil Machine Company, of Charlotte at a capital of $75,000 by W. G. Jar rell, J. P. Baitty and others. IRWIN, TUCKER SUICIDED. Just as Sheriff Entered to Serve War ' rant He Shot Himself. By Associated Pross. Norfolk, Va., May 19. Irwin Tuck er, president of the Savings Bank at Newport News, Virginia, committed suicide in his room over the bank at Newport News just as the chief of police Reynolds of that . city opened his door to arrest him upon a warrant charging him with defaulting in the sum of $10,000. Tucker, heard Chief of Police Reynolds ask the negro por ter as to the location of his room and standing in front of a mirror he put a bullet through his right temple as the door was thrown open. - The savings banks have been closed pending an investigation which is now being made by the board of directors. Tucker's life was insured for $30,000 which will cover the alleged defalca tion. President Tucker was about 4.0 years old. He was a son of former Mayor John S. Tucker of Norfolk, now a retired lawyer of Washington! D. C. Mr. Tucker was formerly city editor of the old Norfolk Virginian, and wag postmaster of Newport News under Cleveland. T H E v M ETH O D I ST ,XO N F E R EN C L. A Lot of Business Was Transacted at ;Today's Session The Work Accom plished. "' ,c , . By Associated Press. Birmingham, May 19. Bishop Dun can presided at the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. A resolution fixing tlie time of final adjournment ' for next Monday was tabled. " ' W. E. Williams, of the Northwest Texas conference offered a protest against the action of the conference in voting for the committee tb revise the articles of faith. The committee was named to make a reply to the pro test. ' A telegram of greeting from the Presbyterian general assembly at Greenville, S. C, was read. A resolution was adopted that money raised on children's day this year be not applied to the chair of pedagogy, which the conference yesterday decided to establish at the Vanderbilt University. CONDITION OF THE NAVY. Rear Admiral Mason Says War Now " Would Mean Disaster. By Associated Press. .'; ' Washington, May 19. "Should war break out within the next few years the condition of our 'Navy will be such as to lead 'to disaster." Such is the statement made by Rear Admiral Mason, chief of the Bureau of Ordnance of the Navy Department,' in the statement to the Secretary of the Navy calling attention to the reduction in the estimates of the Bureau of Ord nance made by the Department and the House committee oh Naveal af fairs. " ' ' ' Admiral Mason shows that more than $12,000,000 has been cut out of the estimates and he describes the condition, of the Bureau : as "little Short of desperate" for the coming short .of desperate" for' the coming Alice Elizabeth Williams is the name of the little visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat. H. Williams. The mother and child are getting along nicely. ' " ' ' The Seaboard and Southern freight depots will be closed Wed nesday May the 23 after 9 o'clock. They will remain open until 9 for the delivery of perishable treignt lady f riends will be present to welcome all who may come within tbe doors of the club on this occasion. It is desired and expected that all members, their wives and daughters will be present j and assist in making this an enjoy able evening to the visitors and mem bers. V " ' ? A special invitation is extended also to those ' citizens and their families who in late years have made Char lotte their home. No invitations will be issued. . ' ' : ' "" His Course in the. Senate of the United Ctates is Approved of by the Democracy of this County. Congressman Webb also Unan imously Endorsed. Judge James L Webb, Solicitor Heriot Clarkson and Corporation Commissioner Franklin Mc Neill, ail Endorsed at the County Convention. The Democrats of Mecklenburg county in convention assembled today PTlflnroOfl 1 l t r . -" v,uui ac tttiveu uy non. r . M. Simmons in the United States Sen ate and declared that they were in favor of his re-election. . A resolution was passed instructing the delegates to the Congressional Convention at Lincolnton to cast the entire strength of Mecklenburg coun ty for Hon. R. Y. Wphh rf SViolKw in. succeed himself in the next Congress. A resolution was adopted by a ris ing vote endorsing the course of So licitor Heriot Clarkson and a motion was unanimously carried that he be nominated to succeed himself. ' A resolution was passed endorsing the candidacy of Hon. Franklin Mc Neill for chairman of the' Corporation Commission of North Carolina. The first county convention held in Mecklenburg this year was called to order by Chairman Jas. A'. Bell, at the county court house today at noon. Mr. Thos. C. Guthrie was chosen by Mr. Bell as temporary chairman. In accepting the position Mr. Guthrie said that he considered it an honor to pre side over a convention of Mecklenburg Democrats. He was glad that the De mocracy of the State was still in con trol and he, like many others, was happy that the turmoil and strife of a few ; years past, had been relegated to the background. He urged the Demo crats of Mecklenburg to put on a bold front and not feel to secure of their position; that the Democracy of the county and State should be aggressive and alert because the burden upon the party is to give good government. Mr. Guthrie then called the convention to order and regular routine business followed. The roll call showed -that 26 out of 29 precincts in the county had named delegates to-the several conventions. Secretary Shahnonhouse, at the in stance of1 Major T. R. Robertson, com menced to ' read the. roll of the del egates as selected. Col, A. L. Smith asked that the reading of the list of rirlps'fltfs bp disnensed with as thev had been published and every one knew who they were. Chairman James A. Bell asked that all of the precincts that had not re ported their list of delegates to the several conventions, do so at once. On motion of Chairman Bell, the convention ratified the election of all delegates in the primary held last Tuesday and these were formerly noti fied of their selection to the conven tions. v On motion of Mr. F. M. Shannon house the name of Mr, J. B, Harty was added to the list of delegates to the State convention from Ward 4, pre cinct 1. Major Robinson offered the follow ing resolution: "Resolved, that this convention hereby endorses Hon. F- M, Simmons for re-election to the United States Senate to succeed himself. The motion was unanimously carried. Mr. J. D. McCall offered the follow-, ing resolution: "Be it resolved by this convention that the delegates to the Congressional convention to be held at Lincolnton, be instructed to cast the entire vote of Mecklenburg county for Hon. E. Y. Webb for renomination to Congress. v Mr. J. H. Weddington off ered the fol lowing resolution: "Resolved that the. course of Hon. Heriot Clarkson as ach licitor of this district meets with our approbation and that we endorse him for re-election. Chairman Guthrie stated that as Mr Clarkson was a Charlotte man he would ask the convention to pass the resolution by a rising vote. It was; unanimously concurred in. ' Mr. James .A. Bell made a motion that the delegates to the Judicial con vention from this district cast the entire vote for Hon. Jas. L. Webb to succeed himself. The motion was car ried unanimously. Mr. J. D. McCall offered the follow ing: "Resolved, that this convention endorses the candidacy of Hon. Frank lin McNeill for chairman of the Cor poration Commission of North Caro lina, and that the delegates to the State convention be and they hereby are, instructed to cast the vote of Mecklenburg county in favor of his nomination." ; Chairman James A . Bell, of the ex ecutive committee, asked that he be notified 30 days previous to the August primary of any registrar or judge who mightlind that he could not serve in that capacity. ' , On motion the convention adjourned. . INAUGURATED BY THE KING. Simplon Tunnel Was Inaugurated by Kina Victor Emmanuel. By Associated Press. Domodossoia, ltaiy, may j. oim ploh Tunnel was inaugurated by King Victor Emmanuel. , The royal train nosed thrnnch 12 miles of tunnel drawn by a steam engine, electric motors, not being ready.
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