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VOLUME XXIII
Tribune Launches Great
Educational F eature T oday
Readers Are Invited to participate in a Great Educa
tional Contest Arranged Through Co-operation of This
Newspaper and Its Advertising Patrons—Cash Prizes
to Be Awarded—lt Will Need But Little Study.
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The Tribune, always alert for some
thing new. has brought forth a splendid
feature, whieh is new, by the way. aud
no doubt will attrnet a great deal of in
terest. We have no hesitancy in saying
it will be welcomed by all. It is there
fore explained in full. Head every word
of this article carefully before you turn
to the feature, then you will be posted.
So, commencing with today's issue, we
launch a great educational misspelled
word and slogan contest. We question
whether any other paper in this section
has ever used any better system to get
the greatest number of people to study
every word of a merchant's advertise
ment.
A campaign of nil. reading, such as it
is. has been launched with the expressed
purpose of educating the various mem
bers of the family to rend and stud*- ad
vertisements, ns well us to the writing
of original slogans or mottos for stores.
At the same time (he feature tests the
ability cf thousands of good and. aeeu
rate spellers.
If so, we should like to hear about it.
The Explanation.
Eight columns of ads. appear in the is
sue of The Tribune. These are for tile
merchants who cheerfully took space in
the feature. These ads. will appear ev
ery week for the next twelve weeks.
A set of rules governing the feature
may be found in the center of the page
of ads. which must be rend carefully
and adhered to. The return answer
blank, which you are to fill in when the
family is sure it has found the mis
spelled word, and after you have prepar
ed your slogan, is in the center of the
page.
Now in one of the ads. on the pages
there has been one word mis-spelled in '
tentionally by the contest editor.
The rules will fell you the "cue" to
locate those words. To get them, read
every ad. carefully, and do not till, out
your answer blank until each member
of the family lias found the same word.
So take your time, as you have five days
to locate them, prepare your slogans and
get your answers in. (See rales). But
one answer from a family is allowed, and
no employee or representative of the fam
ily of any gmploye of this office will be
ltermitted to enter; so ns. matter where
you are, mod in ynwraaraer.
m.i Ifmb —»lr yt.y yvitli Ajfve e u „ sp. 11
ed word: lienee you send atf abslfor In
each week for twelve consecutive weeks.
Webster's dictionary has been selected
as the book for the proper spelling of
the word, so be careful what dictionary
you use.
If you should happen to miss several
words, do not get discouraged, but forge
right ahead, as there are a number of
awards.
Explanation of the Slogan.
No doubt there are some who do not
know what a slogan is. A slogan is a
"motto." For instance: The National
Biscuit Company has a slogan and you
surely must have seen it. Their slogan
is "U-needa Biscuit." I.et us explain
further: Suppose the word we have in
tentionally mis-spelled in one ad. is a
bank's ud. Aside from locating the mis
spelled word and properly spelling and
placing it, yould have to prepare a slo
gan for this bank, or any other ad. in
the contest. A slogan yon yould write
for example, would be thus: “The Bank
That Spells Strength.” All slogans must
be original, and not more (ban five words.
Then the other mis-spelled words may be
in a grocery ad. A sample slogan for
such a store would be: “The Store of
Bure Foods,” or “Buy Here and Save
Money.” Now you understand—so it
goes each week.
We feel quite sure that you would like
it to be said of you that you prepared
that slogan the bank is using or the slo
gan Mr. So and So is using. You see,
the slogans will be turned over to the
merchants and doubtless they will use
your slogan in all of their ads. as well
ns to put it on ttillfir stationery.
No one will know who the winners are
until the dose, when checks will be sent
out to the winners. Now, away you all
go. and let us see what kind of good
spellers and slogan writers you are.
To The Merchants.
All merchants who have ads. in our
contest are requested to have their
change of copy in not later than Monday
morning of each week. If you need help
in the preparations of your ad. just call
the office, and we will be only too glad
to call and yet your copy or assist yob
in any way we cap. Each merchant
will surely get his money’s worth.
If there is anything about the feature
yon do not understand, be free to call or
write the Contest Editor at Tribune Of
fice, Concord, N. C.
Arrested For Flying Plane While
Drunk.
San Antonio, Tex., Nov. 20.—The
first arrest in San Antonia's history) of
operating an airplane while intoxicated
was filed Sunday. Sergeant Lloyd
Hefling, stationed at Brooks Field was
arrested by military police after a
landing in which he crashed into an
oak tree in a l San Antonio residence
section. Hefling was unhurt aud wit
nesses say a woman leaped from the
plane and escaped before, officers arrived.
Hefling nfto was charged with transport
ing liquor in an airplane.
Believe Banker Killed Himself.
(By the Associated Press.)
New Orleans, La., Nov. 27. —Charles
Straymond, 36, vice president and cash
ier of the Citieeas Bank and Trust Com
pany here, was found dead in the garage
of his home here toijay with a bullet
wound through his head. A revolver
wan found beside his body. Police be
lieve it was suicide.
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THREE MEN ARE HELD
IN FLORIDA PRISON
Men Are Bniievotl to Be Itoy Ray and
Hugh D’Aiitreinont, Wanted for Rob
bery.
(By the Associated Press.)
Busltnell, Fla., Nov. 27.—Three men
believed bv the sheriff to be the D'Autre
mont brothers, Roy, Ray and Hugh,
wanted in connection with the holdup
and robbery of Southern-Pacific passen
ger train No. 13 in the Siskiyou Moun
tains i'i) the California-Oregon state line
November 11th, last, are being held in
county jail here, it became known to
day.
The holdup was staged at the month
of Tunnel 13 just as the train was
emerging. The engineer, fireman a.nd
one other railway employee riding in the
engine, were shot and instantly killed.
The mail ear was then blown open. A
mail clerk, only occupant of the ear,
was killed by the explosion of dynamite.
After rifling the ear the bandits 'escaped.
THE COTTON MARKET
Opened Finn Today at an Advance of
From 10 to 13 Points.—December
36.10.
(By tlic Associates Press.)
New \ork, Nov. 27.-—The cotton mar
ket opened firm today at an advance of
10 to 43 points. Buying was stimulated
by Strong Liverpool cables, and reports
(hat organized short iji»o in Lancashire
v.'t-uid he abandoned after (bis month, hut
lU-advo.Kc fmprff«s#T^|TrgTOmid Ssf the
season attracted a good deni of realising
and early fluetnations were somewhat ir
regular. December sold up to 30.10; Lat
er December reacted to 35.90 w|)ile March
fluctuated between 35.63 and 35.49 dur
ing the eariy trading. Two private crop
estimates were issued, one placing the
yield at 9,700,00 and the other at 9,625,-
000 including linters.
Cotton futures opened firm. Dee.
36 to 36.10; .lan. 35.40; March 35.55;
May 35.75; July 34.95.
FIGHT ON KLAN STARTS
WITH RENEWED INTEREST
Beth Houses of Oklahoma Legislature
Now Have tile Matter Before Them.
(By the Associated Press.)
Oklahoma City. Okla., Nov. 27.—Re
buked by their leaders for alleged insin
cerity. the consideration of anti-Ku Kiux
Klan measures, members of both houses
of the state legislature went inth session
today to renew discussions of the pro
posed legislation with its opponents hold
ing the whip in hand.
The controversy has been extended to
the lower house, and it becomes increas
ingly apparent that a prolonged and bit
ter fight is in prospect before final action
on any of the proposals for an act regu
lating secret organizations in Oklahoma.
FATE OF 25 MEMBERS
OF CREW NOT KNOWN
Japanese Freighter in Trouble Off Wash
ington Coast. —Some of Crew Safe.
(By the Associated Press.)
Seattle, Wash., Nov. 27. —With ten
men of a crew of 35 reported safe on
the western shores of Alaska near Cor
dova, the fate of the other 25 aboard the
Japanese freight Skinkoku Main is un
known. The vessel’s wireless operator
stopped sending yesterday at noon and a
ninety mile an hour gale continued late
into the night.
Discuss Liquor Smuggling Question.
(By the Associated Press.)
Ottawa, Nov. 27.—Representatives of
the United States began today their dis
cussion of means to end liquor smuggling
across the border. Vigorous opposition
from the anti-prohibition forces in the
Dominion is expected to proposals which
the United States will submit at the in
ternational conference, involving changes
in legislation before they could become
effective.
Bandits Get SB,OOO In Currency.
Chicago, Nov. 27. —Bandits who held
up the Hardware State Bank of living
ton, 111., today escaped wifli SB,OOO in
currency, the Illinois Banking Associa
tion here was informed.
WHAT SAT*B BEAR SAYS. 1
W .
Cloudy tonight, nlightly cooler in enst
and eential portions; Wednesday un
settled, followed by rain.
CONCORD, N. C., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1923
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OR. ALBERT FIS
TO FORM MINISTRY
Efforts Made Futile Because
Reichstag Would Not Give
Many f Forms of
Government Are Suggested
Berlin, Nov. 27 (By the Associated
I*ress). —Dr.' Heinrich F. Albert, who’ a(
President Ebert's request lias been en
deavoring to form a ministry abandoned
hi« efforts today because of his inability
to find sufficient reiehstag support for
a cabinet under his chancellorship.
President Ebert thereupon began ne
gotiating witli the leaders of the bour
geois parties for the formation of a five
party bloc, uninclusive of the socialist.
Up to this afternoon none of the par
ties had proposed a candidate for the
chancellorship.
An alternative suggestion which appar
ently relegated to rear for the time being
at least in favor of the five party attempt,
was an effort to form a bourgeois cabi
net composed of representatives of the
German nationalists centrists and Ger
man peoples party. Such a cabinet would
have to reckon with the opposition of so
cialists and communists, and at the most
witli the neutrality of the democrats,
while the centrist party made its collab
oration subject to two conditons: first
that t}ie government must be along con
stitutional lines: and second that the
treaty of Versailles must be regarded as
binding.
Lack of agreement among the parties
on those conditions seemed to he the
sticking point.
A candidate for the post of chancellor
in such a bourgeos cabinet was Dr.
Jarres. minister of the interior in the
Stresemann cabinet.
THREE PERSONS HELD
ON SERIOUS CHABGE
Prisoners Believed to Be Connected With
National Counterfeiting Organization.
(By the Associated Press.)
St. Paul, Nov. 27.—Federal secret
service agents operating here believe three
persons, one a woman under arrest, are
connected with a national cunterfeiting
organization which has grown up in con
nection with activities of rum runners
off Highlands, N. J., and other Atlantic
Heaboard points.
Those held are Joseph Brown, in jail
in Minneapolis; Mrs. Alice Sweeney, of
Minneapolis, held in St. Louis, Mo.;
and her husband. Homer Sweeney, al
leged whiskey runner, arrested in Pe
oria, Illinois.
“Dead” Man Died on Threshold ‘of
Riches.
Allentown, Po., Nov. 26.—-Declared
legally dead several months ago after an
absence of 14 years, Wilbur Biery turn
ed up at the home of his brother last
Wednesday, and arrangements had been
made for his legal “resurrection" today
so he couln share in his pnrents’ estate
which approximated $10.000,00(X). To
day he was found dead in bed from
heart failure/
Biery was about 35 years old. Dur
ing his absence he said he had spent
most of his time in Winuipeg and other
Northwestern Canadian cities.
Prominent Communists Arrested.
(By the Associated Press.)
Berlin, Nov. 27.—Several prominent
Berlin communists were arrested today
ns a precaution following circulation of
a report whieh came to authorities that
Moscow had called upon Berlin commiln
ift« to “undertake bloody provocations”
this evening.
MAN FROM MACON IS
HELD IN PHILADELPHIA
Is Cliarged With Attempted Extortion
Under Threat of Death.
(By the Associated Press.)
Philadelphia. Pa,, Mfov. 27.-—A young
mail who gave his mfuie us Arthur It.
Hampton, and his addi'ss ns Macon. Ga..
is under arrest here Charged with at
tempted extortion under threat of dentil.
Mrs. J. Howard Fell, (if this city, receiv
ed a letter threatening her life and that
of her three year old WU»gh(er unless she
paid over $2,000 to a man who would call
j at her home with a note sent by the writ
er of the letter. Postal inspectors set a
trap and arrested Hampton when he lull
ed at the house with the note.
CRAIG PARDON APPEAL
WILL BE HELD l'P
Until Attorney' General Daugherty Re
turns to Washington From Ohio.
(By the AHKocitited Press.)
Washington. Nov. 27.—President Cool
idge will await the return to Washing
ton' of Attorney General Daugherty who
now is in Columbus, Ohio, before tak
ing action oil appeal for a pardon for
Charles L. Craig, comptroller of New
York City, sentenced to 60 days in jail
for contempt of court.
The Department of Justice meanwhile
will continue its study of the case, and
reports are to be submitted to the Presi
dent.
WILL OPPOSE PLAN TO
IMPROVE MUSCLE SHOALS
Tills Warning Has Been Issued by Rep
resentative McKenzie, of Illinois.
(Bw the Assoc, iifed Pres*.)
Washington, Nov. 27.—Representative
McKenzie has sent word from his home
in Illinois that lie would oppose the ex
penditure of additional government funds
on flip Muscle Shoals. Ala., project, it
was announced at his office today he
would fight the proposal of Chairman
Madden of the House appropriations com
mittee to replace the ilorgas steam plant
recently sold to the Alabama Power Co,,
as a preliminary step to the sale of the
property to Henry Ford.
Maintenance of Automobiles Reduced by
Improved Highways.
Washington, Nov. 27.—Some of the
most important ways in which high
ways have a demonstrable earning ca
pacity, Secretary Wallace of Agricul
ture declares, are the potential savings
in cost of operation, maintenance, and
depreciation of motor vehicles.
It is estimated the annual fuel bill
paid by motor .vehicles amounts to sl,-
1)00,000,000, and the annual tire bill
$450,000,000. The annual depreciation
may be computed on an estimated in
vestment of $8,767,500,600 in motor ve
hicles.
Although these figures are estimates,
Secretary Wallace says they are a rea
sonable indication of the magnitude of
the financial side of our motor trans
port equipment ami it is evident that
the operating costs will be affected ma
terially by the general improvement of
j the country’s highways.
Foreman Clyde Keever, of Speneer
Shop, Badly Hurt-
Spencer, Nov. 26.—Clyde ICeever,
shop foreman for the Southern at
Speneer, wqs taken to the hospital late
Saturday night in an unconscious condi
tion as a result, of falling down a stair
way. A bad gash was out across his
forehead and one eye and had remained
in a semi-conscious condition over Sun
day but was thought to be slightly im
proved at noon today. Just how the ac
cident happened is not known as Mr.
Keever hns not rallied sufficiently to
i tell about his injuries. Attending physi
-1 eians now hold out hope for his re
: covery. Mr. Keever lias been general
| foreman at the shops here for about two
.years and is popular with a wide circle
[of acquaintances.
SEIZURE OF BRITISH
SCHOONER WHS LEGAL
Belief in Official Circles is
That Seizure Wjll Not Be
come Subject of Contro
versy With Great Britain.
(Hj- the Associated Press.)
Washington, Nov. 27.—Complete eon -
I lidence was evidenced in official circles
today that the seizure of the British rum
schooner Toinako would not be a subject
for controversy heflwcia* the British
government despite the unusual circum
stances surrounding the capture.
The State, Treasury and Justice de
partments which were equally interested
in the seizure, all appeared to regard the
case as a closed incident so far as its in
ternational aspects were concerned.
Treasury officials said the capture prob
ably belongs within the classification ac
corded the celebrated Marshall case in
I which the British government declined to
interfere because the owners of the Mar
shall failed to establish the validity of
the British registry.
A comprehensive report of the charges
to be laid against the Toffiako and against
individuals interested in her poreation
was submitted some weeks ago by the
Department of Justice to the State De
partment with a request that it be
brought to the attention of lie British
diplomatic representatives.
PROGRAM OF CONGRESS
BEING OUTLINED NOW
1 Republicans Arc Trying to Get Together
I tn Most Important Questions.
(By the Assoclnleil Press.)
j Washington, Nov. 27.—Views of the
| Senate and House progressives, botli as to
j organization and legislation in the 6Sth
Congress gradually are being crystallized.
I House members of the republican-pro
| gressive group are in the midst of a se
j lies of formal conferences to discuss their
program. At the same time republican
j leaders of the Senate are holding infor
i mal meetings for a general exchange of
\ an idea out of which they hope will come
| some concrete .plans particularly with
] reference to farm, railroad and Other im
portant legislation.
Her Last Investment.
l'omeroy, O. Nov. 27.—After investing
her savings with an undertaker, to make
sure that she would not be buried in the
Potter's field, Mrs. Caroline Deeds, 75,
and blind, today became an inmate of
the county infirmary.
Expecting to take up her residence in
the infirmary, Mrs. Deeds, who lived
alone for years in a cottage here, ac
companied a friend to the undertaker’s
establishment yesterday and paid for a
casket, steel vault, a burial dress and
jithe cost of digging the grave.
“Where shall 1 have this outfit de
livered?" the undertaker asked.
“Just keep it until it is called for,"
Mrs. Deeds replied. “It is for myself.
I want to make sure that I am not
buried in the Potter's field when 1 die."
After her friend read the receipts
again, Mrs. Deeds told the undertaker
to "make a note" in his books of the
transaction "so there will not be any
misunderstanding in cast anything hap
pens to you before I die," and entered
the infirmary saying she is at last con
tent.
Cost of English Election.
London. Nov. 27.- —The cost to the
country of the forthcoming general elec
tion, it is estimated, will be about 2,000.-
, 000 pounds sterling, in addition to 1,200,-
000 pounds spent tills year for registra
tion of the voters.
PHILIPPINES SHOULD
BE GIVEN FREEDOM
As Scon, as They Are Capable of Self
Government, President Believes.
tUy the Associated Press.»
Washington, Nov. 27.—President Cool
idge's posit km on Philippine independence
is based on the belief that the United
States should withdraw from the islnud
as soon as it considers the people f o(a(
capable of self government. To this!
the President feels excellent progress'*!?
being made.
The statement of the President's posi
tion was obtained today in connection
with the arrival in the United States of
a new Philippine mission seeking inde
pendence for the Islands. It conforms
to that expressed a year ago by President
Harding 10 a mission beaded by Manuel
Quezon.
Mr. Coolidge believes the United States
should keep faith with a promise made
in the Jones Act, pledging ultimate in
dependence for the Philippines, and that
while the time possibly has not come for
tile execution of that promise, encourag
ing steps have been inode toward the goal.
Pass Bill Over Beto.
Manila, Nov. 27, (By the Associated
Press).—The bill remitting penalties on
difliuquenj land taxpayers, vcVoed •by
Governor General Wood, was unanimous-
ly passed over the veto today by the state
legislature. The uew bill goes to Wash
ington for President C'oolidge's consider
ation.
Will Support Wood.
Washington, Nov. 27.—Indications at
the White House and War Department
today were that President Coolidge. act
ing in agreement with Secretary Weeks,
would uphold the action of Governor
General Wood of the Philippines, in ve
toing the tax bill which yesterday wan
passed over his veto.
BANDITS FORCE OFFICER
TO GIVE THEM LIBERTY
They Get in Car and Make Officer Drive
It to Bonier of the State.
(By the Associated Press.)
Joplin, Mo., Nov. A captured
policeman was forced to drive to freedom
four bandies who participated in a hold
up of the Bank of Anbury, at Asbury,
Mo., yesterday. The kidnapped officer
was Clarence Allison, Joplin, Mo., who
engaged the men single handed in a field
near Crestline. Kans.. only to be over
powered and made an instrument in their
escape.
Several hours after the robbery Allison
came upon the quartet, on a road near
Crestline and opened fire. The bandits
abandoned their motor car and took to
a field. Allison headed 'the automobile
into the field, but it became mired, and
lie continued the pursuit afoot, cut off
three of the bandits, and started march
ing them toward the road. A gun
pressed against his back, anil a command
to "drop that gun" announced a YeScue
by the fourth bandit. Returning to
ilieir car with Allison the bandits found
the machine stalled and commandeered
a ear belonging to J. A. Lucas and forced
Allen to drive it nearly to the Oklahoma
line where he was released.
The bandits got about $1,200.
BANKS REFUSE EVEN
TO QUOTE THE MARK
For First Time Since Mark Started De
cline This Action Has Been Taken.
(By the Associated Pres*.)
New York. Nov. 27—For the first,
time since the German mark started on
its spectacular decline, New York baiiks
today refused to even quote it nominal
ly. Previously the banks which had
discontinued regular dealings in German
exchanges were willing to take the nom
inal rate. Today, however, it was im
possible to obtain from them the sem
blance of a commercial quotation.
Fann Champions to Hold Session.
Chicago. 111., Nov. 27.—'The second
National Boys' and Girls’ Club Con
gress to be opened here Saturday in
connection with the International Live
stock Exposition, is expected to bring
more than 1,200 winners* of club work
projects held in the various States dur
ing the past -year.
The champion boys and girls who arc
to make the trip have been chosen by
State agricultural colleges largely from
the rural districts where they were
graded on excellence iir work done in the
activities of the Dairy Calf clubs. Pig
clubs. Home Making. Garden, Poultry,
Sewing and other clubs.
More than 600,000 boys and girls
participated in the contests held last
year, and, according to announcement
by the stock show officials, produced
stock and farm crops valued at $8,650.-
000. This year the number of partici-
Iwilts has exceeded the 700,000 mark.
The work is being encouraged by the
United States Department of Agricul
ture. and is considered one of the im
portant phases of agricultural develop
ment now under way.
All Small Fish Is Mrs. Catt’s Opinion.
Da’las, Tex., Nov, 26. —Speaking be
fore an audience of women here today
on “world peace," Mrs. Carrie Chap
man Catt. of New York, woman suffrage
leader, declared that in her opinion
neiher the Democratic or Republican
pary has put forward a presidential
candidate "half big enough to fill the
job." She added, however, that she was
more interested in the “what” of the
coming national campaign than in the
"who.” World pence, Mrs. Catt asserted,
is being blocked by the attitude of the
United States and she added that the
question of peace would loom large in
the campaign.
Bids on 15 Road Projects,
illy <he Associated Press.)
Raleigh, Nov. 27.—Bids were opened
here today by the State Highway Com
mission on fifteen road projects, and
three bridges, the total mileage of the
roads being 1127.19 miles. It was an
nounced by the commission officials that
the low bids probably would be made pub
lic this afternoon.
Tlio moose deer lias the largest horns of
any animal. They often weigh from 56
I to 60 pounds.
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NO. 280.
PARENTS ASK HELP
111 THEIR EFFORTS
Catherine Long and Vergie
Cox Left Kannapolis Last
Tuesday and No Trace Has
Been <Found of Them.
POLICE OFFICERS
ASKED TO HELP
Heads of Business Concerns
Also Asked to Keep Look
out for Girls—Had Less
Than $5 With Them.
A search which already has included
j many North Carolina towns and cities
and which may be extended to all parts
of this and other States is being conduct
ed now by police officers and other per
sons in an effort to locate two Kannapo
lis girls, Catherine Long and Vergie Cox,
who left home last Tuesday night and
who so far have covered their movements
so successfully that nothing has been
heard from them in almost a week. Fran
tic with worry and fear that their girls
need help but are unwilling to ask for it,
parents of Catherine and Vergie have
issued an appeal to every police officer
and head of manufacturing plant in the
State to be on the lookout for the girls
and send information concerning them to
Chief Boger, of the Kannapolis police.
With practically no money and only
two or three drsses, the girls left Kan
napolis last Tuesday night, giving de
tails of their plans to no one, so far as
can be learned and leaving no clues as to
their destination. It is known thht they
spent last Tuesday night and part of
Wednesday in Salisbury with relatives of
the Long girl, but from Salisbury their
movements cannot be traced, and they
have been as completely lost as if the
earth had swallowed them. A boy and
gril friend who accompanied the girls to
Salisbury returned Tuesday night to
Kannapolis and they are reported as de
claring they thought the girls were to
return home Saturday, after spending sev
eral days in Salisbury. The two girls
did not state to them, the girl and boy
declare, that they were planning to seek
adventure and a living in the world.
A description of the girls was given a
representative of The XriblhM. Mtmday..
night by thefr fathers, who have Hjtrirf rfHftr'--
past week in a continuous search. Cath
erine is about 5 feet tall, has black, bob
bed hair, dark complexion and weighs
about 105 pounds. She js 14 years of
age. Vergie is 16 years of age, weighs
about 90 pounds, has dark brown bobbed
hair and fair complexion, and is about
five feet in height.
Salisbury, Lexington, Thomasyitle.
Statesville, Newton. Hickory and other
cities in the State have been visited by
the fathers of the runaway girls, but in’
each of the cities visited no trace could
be found of the girls. Mr. Long declared
that so far as his family knew Catherine
ffiad but $1 when she left home. Mr. Cox
stated that his girl had $4 and a gold
wrist watch, which she probably has sold
to get more cash. Unless known friends
had given them more cash, it is probable
that the girls did not make a big jump
when they left Salisbury.
The fact tha t the girls were practical
ly penniless when they loft Kannapolis
is causing the greatest concern to then
relatives. They have no means by which
to exist unless they have found employ
ment in some manufacturing plant, store
or other business house; or unless they
have resorted to more desperate means
in their search for funds with which to
continue tlieir journey.
"There was no reason for the girls to
leave hohie," the fathers declared Mon
day night in discussing the case. “They
had never talked of being dissatisfied.
They had never shown much interest in
boys, and seemingly were delighted with
conditions at home. It appears they
just wanted to see something of the
world and knowing we would not allow
them to go off alone, decided to leave
without permission. We have spent days
and nights in our search for them, but so
far have developed no clue that would
indicate their present hiding place.”
Vergie, her father declared, has work
ed in a finishing room of a cotton mill
for about two months. Catherine has
1 never worked in a mill, but the fathers
were both of the opinion that the girls
could easily make their living in a fin
ishing or quilling room.
Mr. J. D. Long is the father of Cath
erine and Mr. C. 11. Cox is the father of
Vergie. The girls are members of prom
inent Kannapolis families, and their dis
appearance lias created much interest in
all parts of this county. ' Just why the
girls, who have been given every advant
age at home, should leave without a word
ito anyone, is a mystery to every one. The
girls are well educated for their age, it
is declared, and while they taik but little
around growupipt), according to their
fathers, they have glib tongues and are
good conversationalists.
| In their np|H-al for help Mr. Long and
Mr. Cox ask that police officers in every
city and in this part of the country and
i heads of manufacturing plants and other
business houses be on the lookout for
the girls, but must soon seek employ
ment if they have not already done so.
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