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VOLUME XXIII
U BIG LI
FOR abiehu
OF PRISON MUTTERS
Officials of the State Depart
ment of; Public Welfare
Are Now Getting Ready
For Complete Hearing.
TO INVESTIGATE
COUNTY CAMPS
It Is Determined to Go to the
Bottom of All Charges of
Improper Conditions of En
tire Prison System.
ißr the Aiioelated Preen.l
Raleigh, April 28.—Headed by Com
missioner Karr- Karr Johnson, officials
of the Slate Department of Public
Welfare today wire formulating plans
for a complete investigation, not only
of the state prison at Raleigh and its
subsidiary branches, hill also of the
county convict camps, especially those
in which, prisoners hnd been shot
tlironghout North Carolina.
No program for conducting the in
quiry has yet been decided'upon, Sirs.
Johnson staled. Since the decision to
have the investigation has been reach
ed by the state Itoard of charities and
public welfare at a conference yester
day with Governor Morrison, the Com
missioner said site was determined to
"go to the bottom of all the charges of
improper conditions and to investigate
tlie entire prison system."
THE “HOUSE OF DAVID 7 ’
CHARACTERIZED AS FRAUD
Written Decision Handed Down "by
Judge Sater at Grand Jtapids/ -
(By the Associated Press.)
Grand, Rapids, Mich., April 28.
The House of David colony and Ben
jamin and Mary Purnell, its lenders,
were characterized ns frauds in a writ
ten decision filed by Judge John E.
Sater today.
Jttdge Sater in his opinion awards
compensation to John and Margaret,
Ilnnsell for their services while mem
bers of the colony.
Fifty Subpoenas For Witnesses Sewed.
Si Joseph. Mich.. April 2H.--.Mcm
hers of (he slate constabulary today,
were serving more than 50 subpoenas
for Witnesses to appenr before the
grand jury investigating the alleged
immorality in the House of David col
ony when inquiry is resumed Tuesday
after u week-end reeoss.
Reports arc flint "Queen" Mary,
wife of “King" Benjamin Burnell,
tlie cult’s missing leader, will he call
ed.
, At the Theatres.
- The Piedmont Theatre today Is
showing Dustin Farnum in "Bucking
the Barrier,” also a comedy “A Wag
gin Tale,” with Carter DeHnven in
the leading role.
"Wings Outstretched,” a big west
ern picture, and a Snub Pollard com
edy are on the bill at the Star Theatre
today.
The program at the Pastime today
includes Francis Ford in “Another
Man's Boots,’ and “The Leather Push
ers.”
New Trial in liquor Cases Dejiied.
(#T me Associated float >
Indianapolis, Ind., April 28.—‘Mo
tions for new trials in the Gary liquor
consplraey eases were denleil, all but
three defendants, by Judge Ferdinand
Geiger in United States District Court
, today. Those granted new trials nre
Wm. H. Olds, sheriff of Lake County:
Clifts. L. Clemens, a justice of the
• peace; and Fred Seabright, an attor
ney.
Ismet Pasha Glad to Have American
Capital.
laiusanne, April 28 (By the ssoct
ated Press). —"Tlie Chester concession
is a very good concession,” ismet
l'a&ha said in an interview today. "We
are glad to have American Capital in
Turkey. We need It for development
of o»r country."
He saw no treason why the eonces
nlon should come before the Lausanne
conference.
America’s Amateur Golfers Win.
Rye, England, April 28 (By the As
sociated Press).—America’s amateur
golfers won two out of 0 four-hall
matches against players of the Oxford
and Cambridge golfing society \fiis
morning over the Seaside links of She
Rye Golf Club. Si* two-eall ftnm
somes are scheduled for this after
noon.
Capt. Madon Turns Up.
Rome, pril 28 (By the Associated
Press).—Capt. George Madon, com
mander of the round-the-world “Fly
ing Circus” organized by Capt Bupt,
arrived here toduy, thus ending fears
for his safety. He explained that he
had been obliged to make a binding
In the country. Italian airplanes and
dirigibles had been searching for him.,
Weather Outlook For Next Week,
IBr ike Associated Press.)
Washington, prll 28. —The weather
outlook for the week beginning Mon
day to: t r
South Atlantic States: Generally
fair until near end of the week when
unsettled showery weather is proba
ble; normal temperature.
.. i - -Tin-
The largest saw in the, world,
measuring 108 Inches In circumfer
ence and weighing 795 pounds, nas
just ben installed in a lumber mill at
, Hoqutom, Wash. v*. . .7
The Concord Daily Tribune
t KIWANIS MEETING
Information Given in Rejard to Ap
pro acting National Convention.
The reception of Hon. James P.
Cook t}s a new member, discussion of
the Klwnnis International Conven
tion to lie'held in Atlanta. May 28-81,
and tlie program arranged by team
No 3, Lee Crowell captain, were fea
tures of the meeting Fridny evening
i of the Klwnnis Club of Concord. *
Mr. Cook was introduced by Major
Will Foil, who declared that the mot-,
to of Klwnnis "We Build" is being
exemplified in its broadest Rense by
this new member, who is making the
bnildhig of character his chief work
in life. ' *
The approaching International Con
vention in Atlanta was called to the
attention of the Kiwanians by Sec
retary Cline who stated he had re
ceived a letter from tlie Secretary of
the Salisbury Club regarding Pullman
accommodations for the trip. The
Salisbury dub will have about fifteen
members .going to Atlanta, and have
chartered a special Pullman -car.
There will lie room enough for.nhout
ten more persons iu this ear. null the
Salisbury Kiwanians linAe) kindly of
sored this space to the memliers from
the Concord dull who wish to make
the trip. It is nos yet known just
how many Kiwanians from the local
'clijb are going to Atlanta, tint, the
time for making reservations for ho
tel accommodations is about dosed,
and those who nre going to Atlanta
should attend to'‘reservations at once
through the local secretary.
The matter of an athletic field at
file new High School was brought to
the attention of the chili by I)r, Pt*m
jberton, who stated that the Rotary
Club had appointed a committee on
this matter,, and hail asked that tlie
Kiwnnis Club appoint a ooniinittoe to
•co-operate with the one from tlie Ro
tary dull.- The discussion of a mo
tion to this- effect brought tip the
playground again, anil nil amendment
wits made that the playground com
mittee from the Kiwnnis Club, consist
ing of \V„ A. Foil, chairman, John It.
Sherrill and Charley Smart, take up
this matter, with the idea of securing
an athletic field and also a playground
for the children.
• Miss Ruby Cline furnished one of
the delightful entertainment features
of the meeting by rendering two vocal
solos, her accompaniment tieing placed
by Miss Neil Herring at the piano.
The musicians were heartily enjoyed
by every one present.
Dee Crowell, captain of team No. 3.
made an interesting talk on man’s rte
liendence on others. The statement
that a man is independent* said Lee.
is commonly used in-the wrong sense,
instead of the won! aelf-supiKirtlng.
Fifty years ago the men who lived in
this country were almost independent,
since they raised and made pnietimk
l,v everything that they used, with the
bXeeption of sugar, salt, and a few
similar articles. Now, however, a
man produces practically nothing
that lie uses, hut the articles are made
for him by other persons and tiig
manufacturing organizations.’
The sileqt boost was given by Julius
Fisher. The attendance prize, given
b.v team No. 3, was drawn bv Will
Foil,
SEARCHING FOR SLAYER
OF DEPUTY SHERIFF
“Little Bill” Burleyson Shot Through
Vitals of, Two Alleged Moonshiners.
(By th« Associated Frew.i
Johnson City, Twin., April 28.—AvV
ery county authorities and a posse of
men were today searching for Robert
McKiniteq. 22, alleged slayer of "Lit
tle Bill" Burleyson, 48, deputy sheriff
who was shot through the vitals by
one of two reputed moonshine opera
tors in -Star Hollow, Roaring Creek,
near Minneapolis. N. C.. according to
information received heffe today.
Quinzee Grnhoal, a young man, is heid
in the Newland jail nR an accessory'.
The dead deputy sheriff was (mown
as one of the most fearless officers in
Western North Carolina. He leaves a
widow and seven children.
80-Ye»r-01d Alligator is Captured
Near St. Pauls.
St. Pauls, April 27.—An alligator
aliout nine feet In length was found
Wednesday night in a pond near St.
Pauls by IRuffian Powers and Albert
Inman, who were fishing at the old
Opie Odom mill. Carl H. Howard,
w(io was near toy. heard the commo
tion and went to the rescue, assisting
the captors in ianging their treasure
on the banks. Those who claim to be
judges of the monster’s age say it is
about 75 o • 80 years old and would
possible tip the scales at 200 pounds.
He was brought to town this morning
where he is being displayed.
16 Awards For Bravery Are Made
By Carnegie Trustees.
Pittsburgh, April 27.—Sixteen acts
of heroism.’ were‘recognized by jhe
Carnegie Hero Fund commission at
its spring meeting here today. The
heroes, three of whom lost their lives,
including a woman, were awarded
bronze medals. Five hundred dollars
was voted the father of one or the
■men, who sacrificed his life. One hero,
•who was disabled, was granted bene
fits of s726.iwhile in six other cases
cash awards totaled $9,600. Four
thousand five hundred dollars were
awarded for other worthy purposes.
With Our Advertisers.
The Bell & Harris Furniture Co. has
jus) received three car loads of furni
ture and furnishings, and now have
these on display in their big (store. In
this paper today you will find a half
page ad. telling you about, this display.
R. 8. Aberneth.v will on May 1 open
qn automobile paint shop at 25 Bar
brick street ii\ near of the city hall.
He has had 15 years' experience.
In many parts or South America
the people hold a civil engineer In
such great esteem that they call a
nym a doctor without any qualifion
. don they mean that-he Is a doctor,
not of medicine, but of engineering.
CONCORD, N. C„ SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 1923
FOREIGN STOCK TAX
EXEMPTION CASE
The Matter to Come up Before War
ren Superior Court.
(By tfc* Associated Pr*««.>
Warrenton, N. C.. April 28. —With
the state’s first step in the proceed
ings of W. ‘M. Person, Franklin, to
test the -constitutionality of the 1523
general assemb.y act exempting
stocks in fmeign corporations om
taxation a motion to remove the case
to Wake, the hearing is exptcfecl to
open tomorrow morning before juage
John ,H. Kerr, in Warren superior
court!
Assistant Attorney General Flank
Nash is expected to take as his next
move in the case a demurrer on the
ground that Commissioner of Revenue
Doughton has nothing to do with the
assessment or collection of ad
valorem taxes against individuals
and, thersfore is not n proper part}'
to the action.
Judge N. A. Sinclair’s order is for
the state to show cause why a
mandamus compelling the commis
sioner of revenue to have all foreign'
stocks placed on . the tax hooks
should not. be granted. Several days
ago, iMr. Doughton announced the
state hnd declined a proposition of
■Mr. Person’s to submit p test case to
the North Carolina supreme court.
The commissioner declared each step
in the proceedings will be contested
by the state.
fThoKforeign stock exempting ujft
as passed'in the general assemb.y
after a long debate. Representative E.
S. Parker, Jr., led tlie fight in the
house for the act and Representative
Lindsay Warren tlie opposition. The
measure was pass'ed during the clos
ing days of the session and was the
subject of special order atJ a night
meeting, when the final debaie was
held.
IMr. Person, a former member of
the . tate senate, last year brought
action against Commissioner of
Revenue Watts to test the constitu
tionality of the domestic stock
exempting act. Tlie case was carried
to the stpte supreme court, where an
opinion upholding the net vas hand
ed down. ’N -2
tJOURT GASES
An Adjournment Taken Friday Until
Monday.
Superior Court for Cabarrus county
at its sessions Friday continued to dis
pose of criminal cases on the (locket,
with Solicitor V. Long, of States
ville, prosecuting on behalf of tlie
State, and Judge James 1,. Webb pre
siding.
Voigt Barnliardt was found not guil
ty on » charge of an assault with a
deadly weapon, this case growing out
of an automobile accident.
Jim Douglas, charged tvrth seduc
tion. was found not guilty.
Rich Brown wns found’ not guilty
on a charge of assault with intent to
rape. .
Will Bray, against whom n hill-for
murder had lieen -prepared, was tried
for manslaughter, the solicitor an
nouncing to tlie court that the State
would ask so (l verdict of manslaugh
ter or /second degree murder iu con
nection with the death of Jene Hat
ley, which occurred at Silver Hill sev
eral months ago following a gambling
party of negroes. The defendant
wns found guilty of manslaughter, and
was■ given 18 months on the public
roads. *
Clnrence Shaping was fined ,S4O and
placed under S2OO liond for his good
liehavior during the next two years
for an assault with deadly weapon.
Ernest Ltulwic plead guilty to an
assault with a deadly' weapon and
judgment was suspended upon pay
ment of the costs.
The Grand Jury submitted its re
port to Judge Webb, and was dis
charged.
\n adjournment was taken until
next Monday, at which time the case
of State vs. Maurice Howie, of Mon
roe, charged with murder in connec
tion with the death of a child who
had lieen struck by Howie's automo
bile, will be taken up.
The Civil docket will be tiikeh np
at the completion of the Howie case.
STATESVILLE GETS NEXT
MISSIONARY CONFERNECE
Mrs. Lucy Robertson, of Greensboro,
Re-electd President at the Monroe
Convention'.
Monroe, April 27.—The eleventh an
nual meeting of tlie Woman’s Mission
ary Conference of the Western North
Carolina Methodist Conference dosed
at noon. Mrs. Lucy H.
Robertson, of Greensboro, was re
elected president, having held this of
fice for three years. The morning ses
sion was featured by reports from the
delegates- and the report of the reso
lutions committee, expressing their ap
preciation of the Monroe people for
their cordial hospitality and splendid
entertainment. Tlie conference will
convene in Statesville next year.
Features of the meeting'were ad
dresses by Mrs. B. W. Lipscombe, of
Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Leila Tut
tule, of ' Shanghai, China, About
300 delegates were iu attendance. The
sodety passed a ruling that each or
ganization shall jn the future send
only one delegate, which'-win-'out down
tlie number at the next meeting.
Find Liquor Plant in Quaker City Pen.
Philadelphia, April 20. : —The county
grand jury in'a reiiort "to tlie court to
day on its inspection of prisons and
city hospitals stated that a visit
to the Eastern penitentiary It “saw
prisoners under the influence of drugs
and liquor, found a still In operation
and that the jury was able to pur
chase herdtn from one. of the prison
ers.” The report was eagerly await
■ed rs n result of the resignation an
nounced Inst Saturday of Warden
Robert J. Kennerley and the declara
tion hi a prison Inspector that a self
constituted committee of desperate
prisoners known among the Inmates as -
the "fonr-horsemen” were rnuning the 1
‘penitentiary. - ' :
County Commencement
Exercises Here Today
Hundreds of persons representing ev
ery public school in ('jbarms t’ountv
and practically every well known com
munity in the county are here today at
tending County Commencement, an
event of gr«ar4nterest to tlie students
and their parents. It was stated by
one school official thut tlie crowd pres
ent today is nor the largest on record,
but it is much large? than was expect
ed with the farm people so bttsv now
trying to get their Spring work, which
wns delayed by rains, completed.
The exercises lbis year are being
held in the nuditorinin at No. 2 School.
This is the first time tlie exercises
have not been held ’in Central School,
but school officials thought the No. 2
auditorium could belnore conveniently
used, as tlie seats Ilf re are stationary
and the auditorium! larger than the
one at Central Sehoql.
The new auditor!lin was, tlie center
of much attraction Jinring tin* recess
hours at noon and before the exercises
began this morning. fModernly arrang
ed and esuipped the room offers tlie
latest in auditorinm-eottstructlon.
Music by- the Kannapolis Orchestra
lias proved one of t%‘ features of the
day. This orchestra last year furnish
ed music for commencement, and prov
ed so successful in delighting tlie au
diences tlrat. heard if, flint Prof. J. B.
Robertson, superintendent ’ of the
schools, secured it again for tills year.
It rendered several selections during
tin- morning.
After Hie opening number by the or
chestra the audience king “Come Thou
Almighty King," which was followed
by tlie Invocation led by Rev. W. A.
Jenkins, pastor of Central Methodist
Church.
A talk by Superintendent Robertson
on ’ The Commencement’s Place in Our
Work,” came just before the cliiet ad
dress of tlie day, delivered bv Dr W.
T. Wliitsett, of Whittled, X. '(’. Prof.
Robertson briefly (tiseussed tlie Im
portance of coiumetjccnicnt, declaring
the event to he one inf tlie chief fea
tures of the school year.
Dr. Whitsett was heard with peon
liar interest, and ait who heart him
CHEMICAL PLANT&IN
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
There Are Over 290 of These In the
Slate—An Important Industry.
<Br (toe AMudMed Knw.l
Raleigh, \N. C„ April 28.—Two
hundred, and ninety chemical plants,
excluding siu-h indimtriex as furni
•tirros; foundries, toßacco, metallurgy
and water purification in watch
chemistry plays an important part,
exist in North Carolina as one of the
most important enterprises, accord
ing to an announcement by Frans C.
Vilbrandt, professor of industrial
chemistry. University of North Caro
lina.
“Compared with some of the more
important industries in the state,
sucli as cotton knitljng and cotton
mills, the chemical industries yield
greater production in proportion to
capital invested' and labors employed
than any other class,” said the ex
pert,
“The cotton mills and knitting
mills, numbering approximately 625
in all have an invested capital of
over $231,150,000, employing over 90,-
000 people and yielding $220,000,000
of products. The twenty-three to
bacco plants, constituting the in
dustrial side of tobacco, employing
9,300 people, have a capital invest
ment of $130.44.000 and yield $225,-
000,000 worth of products.
'‘The chemical industries, of which
there are 290 plants, have a capital
investment of tout $117,500,000, em
ploying hut 10,050 people and yielding
$201,500,000 worth of products. These
figures do not include proprietary
drugs and medicines, which belong
rightly to the field of pharmacy, but
which the layman attributes \o
chemistry. Statistics show these
chemical industries are almost on a
par with our great tobacco industry,
in which we lead' the world.
“It is evident, therefoie, that the
state is as much of a chemical in
dustral state as it is a cotton or
tobacco state,” he asserted.
California River to “Run Red With
Blood’’
Sacramento, Calif., April 27.—A
declaration thut the Feather river will
run “red with blood” if the demands
made recently in connection with tire
strike called by the Industrial Work
ers of the World are not met. was
contained in a letter circulated among
lumber companies of northern Cali
fornia. particularly in Plumas and
Butler counties; according-to. a. copy
of the letter given out herei today and
published in the Sacramento Bee.
Bryan Suggests-Daniels
for Democratic Nominee
v (Bv (he Associated Frees.)
Raleigh,' April 28.—Josephus Dan
icls, former Secretary of tlie Navy,
who lust night was suggested ns the
Democratic nominee for tlie presiden
cy of the United States by Wm. Jen
nings Bryan, today stated that he had
“no more idea, of seeking the nomina
tion than I hnd before Mr. Bryan
spoke.”
The former Secretary, who now lias
resumed his duties as the “Martin
Street editor,” as lie is known among
newspaper men tlironghout the state,
said Mr. Bryan had been “very kind
awl generous” In offering his name,
and tbaL the Commoner's reference
had come ns a surprise.'
i< . ‘‘Mry Bryan > was Ittormt the ihtli
person to mention my name for the
declared tiis address to he a master
piece. After the announcement of his
engagement here increased Interest in
conunecement was noted, and he was
heard with greit delight today by ac
quaintances nnd strangers alike. Pos
sessing a very able kind and an un
usual gift of oratory. Dr. Wliitsett
spoke in a manner that easily capti
vated ills- audience. Tlie speaker lias
liad wide experiences in educational
matters, and he imparted much of liis
wide knowledge to liis hearers in his
line address.
Just before the noon recess prizes
and certificates were presented am!
scholarships awarded. They were as
follows:
Prize* in spelling and composition.
Certificates hi siielling, library read
ing and attendance.
Certificates of graduation.
Awarding of scholarships.
Just after the noon recess tlie de
clamation and recitation contests were
begun, and they arc still being heard
as we go to press. -The winners will
he announced Monday. The afternoon
program follows:
2:00 —Contest for the Chns. B.
\Vagoqer Medal in Recitation:
1— Leif ha Black —"Si and I.”
2 Edith Bar I ice—"An Angel in a
Saldhn.”
3 Alary Louise Barrier —"The Leg!'
end of the Organ Builder.”
4 Willene Linker —"The Old Man's
Roof Cellar.”
5 Ruth Penninger—“Mice at Play."
ti—Mary Virginia Query—“ Sister
ami I."
7 —Winnie Warren —“Aunt ophronia
Talior at the Opera.”
Contest for tlie Chns. B. Wagoner
Medal in Declamation:
1— Carl Hq/neyontt—“My Country.
My Mother, My God.” *
2 Paul Lipe—"A Vision of War."
3S. O. Stone—“ Decoration Day.”
4 Earl Whitley—“l Am An Amer
ican.”
5 James Taylor—“ Mother, Gird
My Sword Around .Me.”
Awarding and Delivering of Med
als.
BOTH WOMEN DISCLAIM
CONNECTIONS WITH CASE
Woman Held as Clara Phillips Dis
guested With Detention.
ißy the Anaoclaled I*re»a.»
Tegucigalpa. Honduras, April 28.
(By the Associated Press). —The two
American women described by tlie au
thorities'as Clara Phillips, the Cali
fornia "hammer murderess," and Mrs.
Young, who are being held by Teguci
galpa police on the request of the Cal
ifornia authorities received in their
cells today a number of Lntin-Anieri
( iin newspaper men.
Both women disclaimed any connec
tion with tlie killing of Alberta Mea
(lovvs in Los Angeles, and expressed
vehemently their disgust at being held
in connection with the escape of Clara
Phillips from the Los Angeles jail af
ter the conviction of the murder.
They said they are residents of New
York.
The woman who is sayl to lie Clara
Phillips, asserts she is Mrs. Carson.
Airs. Young said she was a sister of
Airs. Carson. . ’ They refused to say
anything further in regard to their ar
rest on the California murder case.
The man named Carson who accom
panied the women to Tegucigalpa and
who likewise is lieing detained b\ the
authorities told newspaiier men he was
ratified in 1913 to the woman who the
police say is Clara Phillips.
TELL TALE OF TORTURE
IN OKLAHOMA’S PRISON
Charges of Inmates Made to Gover
nor’s Investigator. _
Oklahoma City, Oklu., April 27.—A
report alleging extreme abuse of .prts
onres at the Oklahoma State Peniten
tiary was submitted late today to
Governor J. C. Walton bv O. E. Heath,
president of the State Federation of
Labor, whom the Governor sent to
the prison us his personal investigator.
The report was sustained toy 25 affi
davits of prisoners, who related alleg
ed tortures inflicted on inmates.
The report alleged that prisoners
were strung up by tlie wrists to the
bars of their cells for as long as lour
days at a time, with their feet barely
touchingthe floor; that others were
tied hijf.d and foot and forced to lie
on the floor for hours: that women
were permitted to become mothers
without medical attention, and thrt
many were denied bedding for their
iron cots.
The condition of Air. John A. Bnrn
liardt, who has lieen ill for some time
at liis home on AVcst Corbin street, is
reported as not so favorable for tlie
past tow days.
place.” 'Mr. Daniels told the Associat
ed Press. “If about 8,000,000 more
, people would do the same thing I
s might consider running."
“Mr. Bryan was very kind and gen
erous as a friend in offering my name
I before the home town audience, nut
• I havs no morel idea of seeking the
i nomination than I did liefore iMr.
Bryan spoke. I feel sorry for one wno,
II because some kind friend suggests
i his name, immediately gets a bee in
: his bonnet.”
. In his address (Mr. Bryan declared
l that "Josephus Daniels would poll
. more votes than any man suggested
‘ as the democratic nominee for the
presidency of the United States to
i day.” He added that he “would be
> glad to vote” for Mr, Danle-s. uy i:
C. H, S ADDS NOTHER
SCALP TO ITS BELT
Continues Winning Streak With Badin
as tlie Viqtiirt—Goodman ”*
Homer. Wa**
Jumping on Ross with hotl
tlie fifth inning and continu.., 6 me I
Slugfest on Erwin when he relieved
Ross in the seventh, and aided by
brilliant pitching by Hamilton, the lo
cal High School team Friday after
noon batted their \va# to a 7-3 victory
over tlie Badin Higli School (some say
the Badin Athletic Club). Thev coi
tleced only 9 hits off the combined de
liveries of these two pitchers, but
these nine lilts went for a total of
nineteen bases and came at the time
hits were needed.
Things looked rather had for the
liQiue Haig. Hadley, the second man
np, knocked one over Alisenhehner’s
head for Iliri-c h„ses. and scored on
Galloway’s single. This was follow
ed by another run in the fourth when
Welton walked, stole second and scor
ed on Erwin’s single. While again in
the fifth Hadley was safe on Alorgan’s
error stole'second and scored on 'Gal
loway's second) single, thin; giving
Badin a three-run lead. All this time
Ross had his opponents at his mercy,
striking out nine men in the first four
innings.
However, tilings began to look dif
ferent when the Inst half of tlie fifth
rolled around. Cleaver, the first man
np. drove one between right and center
field that was good for three liases
Ridenlioiir walked and .then proceed!
ed to steal second. Mel unis tlieiy
came through with a double, scoring
hath of them. Aliscniieimer was out
on n groiipder to second. McTnnis tak
ing third oil tlie play. Goodman then
clouted one over the fence which later
proved to lie the winning run. They
scored two more runs in the seventh
when Alcliinis and Misenlieimer, tlie
first two men up, both liit % two-bag
gers. Alcliinis scored on Aliscnlieiiii
er's drive. Joe pilfered third and
ciime home on Goodman's infield out.
Singles by I-ee and Krider. coupled
with an error by Melton, added anoth
er inn in tlie eighth.
The Outstanding feature of the game
besides the hard hitting of the whole
team was the pitching of Hamilton.
This big left-hander, though just a bit
wild, was mighty tight in the pinches.
He gave up only four hits during the
entire nine innings, two coming in the
first. He fanned seven men.
•Ihe entire Badin Club played good
ball, but were tillable to solve Hamil
ton’s offerings. Hadley, on second
li.ise, played a line game in the field
in addition to driving out a three-bag
ger in the first inning. Galloway scor
ed two singles and a walk out of four
.limes' up.
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Concord 7 {> q
Badin 4 I*4
Two-base hils: Alcliinis (2). Alis
enlieiincr. Three-base hits: Cleaver.
Hadley. Hamilton. Home run: Good
man. Base on halls, off Hamilton 5:
Off Ross 1. Struck out by Hamilton 7.
by Ross 9, by Erwin 1. Hits appor
tioned off Ross 7. in (i 1-3 innings, of
Erwin/ 2 in 1 2-3 innings. Losing
pitcher, Ross. Umpire, Rogers.
This big left hander Hamilton, of
the High Schools winning baseball
team, is rounding out: into a mighty
good pitcher. With just a little more
experience he will get over his ner
vousness and gain a little better con
trol. He hasn’t learned yet exactly
how to get behind a hall when lie
shoves it across the plate, and loses
some of liis power and steam. He let
Salisbury down with five hits, tighten!
ed up a little Friday and' gave up on
ly four to Badin. Ile'ss get n no-hit
game yet if tlie season lasts long
enough. Don*t forget* too, that, he
twirled seven tunings against the Dav
idson College Varsity and allowed the
hard hitters only six safeties.
12 PERSONS PERISH IN
r A BIG TENEMENT BLAZE
Six Children Lose Lives When New
York Apartment House is Destroyed.
New York, April 27.—Flames that
suddenly enveloped a five-story tene
ment in East. 109tb Street early today
killed 12 persons, six of them ciiii
dren and led to injury of more than
a score of other tenants.
Two hours liefore daybreak Harry
Vogel, from his home across tlie
street, saw flames Durst suddenly
from every floor of the building. He
call (Hi Patrolman John Malone and ac
companied him through tlie flames to
the second floor of tlie burning tene
ment. They shouted, broke down
doors nnd made their way to the first
landing of the rickety ' fire escape.
Above them women and children
screamed.
Malone tried to drop (lie ladder to
tlie sidewalk Rusted with age. it
stuck. A taxi-cab, driven by Maunie
Friedman, a former pugilist, pushed
through the hysterical crowd until it
was directly beneath the tire. A
hundred women and children were
passed from the fire escape to the
top of tlie call awl saved. Meantime,
the family of David Alandlebaum was
trapped. Hiram Mnndelbnum crawled
with- liis father to the fire escape.
Mnndlebauui tried to go back for liis
wife and six other children ranging in
age from one to 16 years lint failed.
Charged With Check Flashing in
Charlotte.
Ashevile, April 27.—Foil*wing h's
apprehension this morning at Uteen
liospital where he was visiting friends,
C. V. Robbins, former membership sec
retary of the Asheville Chamlvar of
Commerce, wns placed in tho nun-
jail, where he is being
held without bail pending his removal
to Charlotte to face a charge of check
flashing. The warrant was sworn out
by W. W. Faver. of Charlotte and
Asheville, who with Airs. Faver, con
ducted the Martha Washington candy
shops in the two cities. The check
in question was for S2O and was
drawn upon a toank ip Savannah.)
A typewriter which writes music
has been invented by an Italian.
TobArs #
> NEWS «
► TODAY ®
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NO. 100.
FORTY PERSONS
THE NEW
ENGLISH STADIUM
New Stadium at Wembly
Hill Which Seats 120,000
Persons Scene of Serious
Disorder This Afternoon.
DOORS STORMED
AFTER OPENING
Spectators Broke Through
the Cordon of Police Sta
tioned About the Field.—
Many Women Fainted.
IBy the Associated Press.)
London, April 28.—Tho now stadium
at Wembley Hill, with a capacity of
120,000 speontors was the scene of
disorders this afternoon when it was
opened with the association football
finals to decide the championship be
tween England and Wales. Forty eas-.
unities resulted when the doors were
stormed after the stadium was full.
Tile game was suspended for a time
when the spectators swarmed on the
field.
Just before the match began.the
crowd moved on the field, seeking mat
ter positions to see the game. it took
the police an hour to clear the field.
The game had been in progress only
thirteen minutes when the spectators
broke through the cordon of police
about the fields. It took another 15
minutes of work by police before play
could be resumed.
Meanwhile thousands at the en
trance threw themselves against the
gates and broke through, the police
being unable to stem the rush. Many
women fainted.
THE COTTON MARKET *
Opened Steady Today at An Advance
of From 9 to 16 Points.
(By (hr Associated Preaa.)
New York. April 2.B.—The cotton
market opened steady today at an ad
vance of 5 to 10 points; on the contin
ued unsettled weather in the Sorftli.
Private wires reported showers in the
eastern wiijle there were heavy
■rains over -the northern part of (be
central licit, and further showers iu
some parts of the southwest.
Cotton futures opened Steady: May
28.92; July 27.05; October 24.90; De
cember 24.45; January unquoted.
Cotton Breaks $4 a Bale.
New York. April 28.—Cotton broke
nearly $4 a bale today on some posi
tions and closed at a net decline of 48
to 72 points. May contracts sold as
low as $28.13,. July 20.50 and ftetober
24.30.
X.
SEES STRANGE CREATURES
IN KANSAS FARM POND
Half Fish and Half Reptile, Medicine
Lodge People Assert.
Medicine Lodge, Kan., April 28. —.
All Barber county is interested in the
origin and nature of queer creatures,
half fish, half reptile, which are work
ing havoc in a pond on As t). Shaw’s
farm near here. The creatures nave
heads shaped' something like those of
a mud catfish, but hav; four legs and
feet. The feet have five toes each.
The tail is long and flat, hut is soud",
not being fan-shaped like that of a
fish.
The freaks swim by usat of the tail
but when at the bottom of the pond
crawl around on their legs. Just be
hind the head it has long feelers much
heavier than those yf a catfish, while
the tongue is long and white. The
pond is alivs with these queer ani
mals. They have been pronounced an
immature species of the salamander
and are 'believed to be very poisonous.
Several cows have been kilted 1 by
bites from the creatures.
lire Members «f the Hansel Faintly
Slain.
Haworth, * Okla., April 27. —Ira
Gardner and A. B. (Miller, farmers,
were arrested today !by a posse and
placed in the city jail here in connec
tion witlt the killing of five members
of the family of Tom Hansell at the
Hansel home near het;e late last night.
Officers declined so discuss the ar
rests of the two men other than to
say they, were taken into custody be
cause of letters recently received by
Hansell and members of his family.
Woodrow , Wilson Thanks the War
Mothers of the State.
t Wilson, pril 27.—Th<* North Caro
lina chapter of American War Moth
ers, which closed a two days’ session
'ln Wilson yesterday, sent a message
of interest and sympathy to ex
lTeshlent Woodrow Wilson.
Mr. Wilson promptly acknowledged
receipt of the message, and the fol
lowing is the answer received from
Mr. Wilson.
“The message from tke War Moth
ers of North Carolina lias given me
great cheer and gratification and I
beg to express my heart-felt thanks.’’
iSigned.) "WOODROW’ WILSON.’’
I No Game Today Likely.
I (Mr she AMMtttfl Ptwaa.*
j Greensboro, April 28.—Almost con
! tinuouß showers this morning made
it seem unlikely that the annual Vir
ginla-CaroHna baseball game will lie
played this afternoon.
I According to scientific estimates
the water that goes over Niagara
Falls represents a waste of energy at
the rate of about $5,000,000 a week.
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