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Weather Cloudy and Warmer Today; Rain Monday. FOUNDED A. D. 1867.—VOL. CX.—No. 121 WILMINGTON, N. C., SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 14, 1923. World, State And Local . News Daily OLDEST DAILY IN THE STATE. FOUR LOSE LIVES WHEN PASSENGER PLANE IS WRECKED MAKING FORCE? LANDING IN ROUGH SEA NEAR HAV ‘V. / Edwin F. Atkins, Jr., New York Capitalist, His Two Sons and Nurse Constitute Death Toll. MRS. ATKINS AND FOUR OTHERS ARE RESCUED Forced Landing Was Result of Engine Trouble and Occurred in the Gulf Stream 20 Miles From Havana; Rough Seas Wrecked the Plane,and Swept Two of Victims From Wreck age; Atkins Met His Family in Miami Friday to Accom pany Them to Havana. Kiev WEST. Fla.,. Jan. 13.—(By The Associated Frogs).—The Henry M. K.Kcler arrived here at 9 o'clock to a-.trht with the five survivo'rs of the :■ ::o Columbus, which was wrecked -.nd sunk 21 miles northwest o< Ha ve.!.s at 2 o'clock this atternoon. carry-' ---tr four of its passengers to their ■ath. Those who lost their, lives were: i: vin F. Atkins. Jr.. 30, New York, capitalist; Miss Grace .McDonald, of V u- York, nurse, and Mr. Atkins’a two , hiidren. Edwin F.. Ill, five; and David, three. j Captain John Alhury, of the ferry boat Flagler, saw the seaplane fall when he was about three-fourths of a miie distant and immediately turned his Ship towards it. The seas were running very high and several at umpts had to be made before a life •cat' could be landed. ;Mr. Atkins and Miss McDonald were 'swept off the wreckage to which they were clinging b.fore the lifeboat could reach them. The two children, who were asleep in r! e cabin, are believed to have been killed instantly when the wreckage was carried onto, the top of a huge wave and then catapulted directly Into the middle of it, nose first. “We were flying about 200 feet in the air at the rate ot 65 miles an hour, when I noticed that the engine on the rieht of the plane was missing," Pilot Miller said. “I immediately attempted to adjust it. but. could, not and, reduc- j irg the speed, forced a landing. “The teafi were running very high, waves 15 or 20 feet in height leaping no. We hit on the top of one wave and hen went into the middle of the next one, nose first. The passengers opened j the cockpit of the cabin and came out.^ . v- rpt the two Atkins, children, who" were asleep at the time and evidently j w ere stunned and killed instantly by ] :h impact with the wave.” The pilot said that Mr. Atkins was clinging to a part of the wreckage when a huge wave washed him oft, also carrying away Miss McDonald. True 'to the traditions of the sea. women were rescued first. True also m traditions, the pilot was the last to irc.vr the plane. After Mr. AtKins ana raises iir-ul been swept awny. Miller succeeded ir. holding the others onto the wreck pjf until the rescue was effected. A wav a turned the part of the plane they were on completely over, the pilot said, hut bv a strange bit of luck, the sur vivors were dropped back onto the wreckage. The life boat was launched about 150 yards from the plane and on reaching , •.he wreckage several attempts had to ! .e made before the survivors could be, transferred, the waves washing the j li> boat back time and again. j The pilot praised the heroism of j "aptain Albury .and the crew for their i 1 eroir* efforts in the face of great dif- J wiiKles. Mrs. Atkins was the-flrst to be placed s’t.oard the lifebpat..jjtod^yyas followed !.y the other. womairi^fettrHrivor, Miss Kaverty. Mr. Abraham ‘weft^nei^^ncl th^n the mechanician. '■"if* the lifeboat had t a time seemed a 1 . to get back to the Kone of fhe survivors is believed^ 'tfcfc, oftsjto a sfrious condition, although they are >• iffering from bruises and the shock. They were placed ^n a hospital here* Mrs. Atkins, it was stated, appar fV. lv is dazed and Jjfcyet does not real ize what has haPT^NM.' An effort will *>e made to recoyeti^we bodies of the ’• •r-tims, but the part&$f the sea where y disaster occurred Is infested with y\rks and little hope was held out '• r'iiigbt that a recovery would be pos* £<d)]P. 1 < ■ . I Mr. Atkins, who was' spending the j inter in Cuba, came to Key West yes- j -rday to join Mrs. Atkins, who had. b st arrived from Boston. The plane i ■vas on its regular dally voyage to > ;,uba. - ' ' • :H Mrs. Atkins, Pilot W. E. Miller, Miss •iulia Haverty, of New York; , Otto Abraham of New York, and the mech : irian, Harold Thompson, were res od. NTT YOkK. Jan. 13.—Edwin P. At v ins, Jr., lost tod jay in ;the accident fo no flying boat Columbus, is a son of ’tip former chairman of the board Of : rectors of the American Sugar I$e *• Ang company. The father Is presi >nt of the Soledad Sugar company nd the Punta Alegar Sugar company, nth Cuban corporations* The elder Atkins played a leading ’1 • • rt. in the dissolution - suit brought 0 ainst the so-called sugar trust un 1 i* r the Sherman anti-trust law. 'TA?' Both father and son were 'rre to have extensive interests iil'vtiie 1 velopment of Cuban sugar. < t -i I.AYTON MAN RESTING WBM tAEEIGH, Jan. 13.—Pelcher Wool . of Clayton, brought to a local hos Ul today suffering from wounds re ed in a gun battle In which his ther, It is alleged, was killed hy a i n «• r named Pender, was res tine 1 Uy at the hospital .tonight.^ Hts dition, It was stated at the JlpSP1" tonight, is not serious, ' Mm Head of French Industrial Mission Assents to Demand of German Mine Owners for Cash Payment for Coal ESSEN* Jan. 13.—(By The Asso ciated Press3.—31. Cost®, French inspector general of nines and head of the Industrial mission in the Ruhr, today assented; in princi ple, to the German thine owners demand for cash payments on coal deliveries to France and Belgium, 1 and the owners expressed their readiness to resume deliveries Monday if satisfactory terms were arranged with the individual riiinrs. The mine owners demand 80 per cent advance cash payments every tea days, the balance being; payable within three daya after accounts for deliveries are rendered. The population of Essen contin ues quiet while the extension of the French occupation is gradually proceeding;. A majority of the rooms in the lending; hotels and the whole or part of six schoola in the grwater ally have been requisition ed by the French and Belgians, who have also been provided, oh . deihand, with quarters for the es tablishment of a French book shop. POINCARE MAY CALL NEW CONFERENCE ON GERMAN WAR DEBT Unofficial Intimation of Proba ble Call Reaches Officials - in Washington. HUGHES’ SUGGESTION REPORTED STILL ALIVE WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.—Unofficial Intimations from Paris that the Poin- ! care ministry is considering a call for a new reparations conference created wide interest in government circles here, although it was said definitely that no hint of such a development; was given in state dejfhrtment ad vices. The Paris dispatch referring to the possibility of a conference came on the heels of an authoritative disclos ure here that administration officials viewed the Hughes’ commission sug- i gestion as s.till. alive and before the I French and allied governments. j It is generally assumed, in view of j the tone of today’s report from the j Ruhr as to the difficulties surrounding j the task before the Frehch technical j forces there, that economics rather j than politics must be the basis of any! new conference approach to the crisis, j That woul^he wholly in line with the Hughes suggestion. It goes without saying the nature and scope of any future steps to re store allied solidarity as to the course to be followed with respect to Ger many depends entirely on the turn of events in the Ruhs region. , 4. ivCi O van uv -- - of the gravest nature have been en tertained both here and in London that violent disorders might accompany the French occupation. As time passes without such complications, coupled with action of the reparations commis sion in extending the moratorium to the end of the month and the Franco German agreement reported from Es sen for resumption of coal deliveries, presumably 'international tension is lessening in a way to foster hope for a new understanding among the pow ^Should France determine to call an allied conference and, as suggested from Paris, invite American participa tion, interest will center in the Ameri can attitude, in advance of such an invitation, it can only be reiterated that the administration has steadily refused ..to become involved in any discussion* of a political nature rela ’tive to European conditions, but has WsSShgis? supported on many occasions «Se ilea 'of exchanges of views by in ternational experts in economic mat tebeci sion of the Washington govern - ment as-to participation in the Brus ^ls e^&mlc conference, projected be fore tiil'break UP of the Pre,uiers councilor Paris, was never made be cause 'ho invttatllons ever was ex tended. Montson to Submit Grimes’ Last Report By BROCK BARKLEY RALEIGH,Jan. 1*.—Governor Morri ,% ViU go before the general assem V nersonally to transmit the last re ,yrtP of Secretary of State J. Bryan rimes' In a special message he will ‘Tribute to the life and service of ,e distinguished state official. He said tonight that owing to his an. for personal transmission of the ♦orr’a last report he s would re- j lain from Ln expression of his esti-1 ole of him other than to say his fath was a great loss to the state id dtp the executive personally. PROHIBITION AGENT DECURES SMUGGLING REPORT EXAGGERATED Will Ask Special Grand Jury In vestigation of Report of Liquor Fleets. ROUGH SEAS PREVENT LANDING OF WHISKEY NEW YORK, An. 1_(By the Asso ciated Press.)—Off shore all was Quiet today among the rum runners who have oeen langing large quantities of liquor the Jersey coast since Thursday. Ashorq prohibitipn officials declared a-24 hour Investigation convinced them that dlsplfches telling of a fleet trans ferring liquor to swarms of "bottle fish ermen” at Highlands. N. J„ were un founded, and announced they would seek a special grand jury investiga tion of the whole affair. ' All day a stiff nr-easter, blew along the Jersey coast, kicking the Atlantic into siseable seas, and the rum run ning fleet sedately rode the waves. The heavy weather kept the landing parties, operating from shore, in their hidden coves, while captains of the "mother ships” paced briny decks, on the lookout for the dry navy. At sundown the fleet was still visi ble from Highlands, some of it riding at anchor with canvas furled, and oth ers with a slight spread—but all were standing by, just on the edge of the three mile limit. Whether the smuggling will be con tinued, so openly when the squall sub sides was speculated upon tonight at the coast nresides. There was news of a dry navy Dlockade to halt the trf flc, but the fleet .of two steamers and six two-masted schooners off Ambrose lightship and four taro-masted schoon ers off Asbury park, spelled “hope” to the mm runners,* Meantime, E. C. Yellowley, federal prohibition director for New York state, announced he ijad been, informed by William B. Moss, who holds the same position in New Jersey, that a personal investigating night and a day had convinced him that discriptions of the rum running activities carried in the Associated Press dispatches were without foundation. Mr. Moss announced he would ask the United States district attorney at Newark to call before a special grand jury, persons responsible for the dis patches. "In taking this step,” says Mr. Moss, “it is not my Intention 'in any way to cast reflection on the news organiza tion—The . Associated Press—which handled the stdry, nor the reporter or reporters of that organization who got this story, as I believe they were vic timized and would not have printed such a yarn If they had known that it originated, as I sincerely believe it did, with bootleggers in spreading wet propaganda. ' “My sole object is to arrive at the truth. If we’find that the story Is true, all well jind good. However, if we learn that It is not true, we want the public to know about it as that story has spread all over the country in a very harmful manner., In request ing that the' reporters who got the story be summoned before the graqd jury we hope to discover its source and if we do We intend to prosecute.” --•-T- M O’DOWD AND MALONE TO FIGHT ST. PAUL, Minn,, Jan. 13.—Mike O’Dowd, of St. Paul*, middleweight champion of the world, in New York state, and Jock Malone, also of. St Paul, have been signed to meet in a 10 round no decision bout here on Jan uary ?«. it was announced tonight. HE DA Y IN WASHINGTON Representative Montoya, ogr New Mexico, died'suddenly at tils home af ter arising: from a sick bed. The senate passed the agricultural appropriation bill carrying »M*6,000 and the postofflce appropriation bill carrying $585,000,'000. . ' secretary Hughes, It was, announc ed plans a -visit to Santiago, Chile, at the opening of the Pan-American con ference on March 25* ■ _ Exports of corn for the* year.ending November U 1922, the department of ISyislIiSliSSiilii commerce repurtea, eiiuwea a. per cent, increase over the previous year. Imports Of $319,000,000 in October, the first month under the new tariff law, against $298,000,000 for Septem ber were reported by the department of commerce, , No liberalization in the terms- of the law providing for settlements of jiebts of foreign nations to the United States will be asked at this time. President Harding and Republican house leaders Vere said to have decided at' white house conferences, t; i. hm WITNESSES, FURNISH THRILLS IN OPENING HEARING ' ~ ; - ; : | One Man Names His Bfother As Member of Morehouse Kidnaping Band. SKIPWITH CALLS OFF CONFERENCE WITH COCO Refuses to Discuss the Ku Klux Klan Activities With the Attorney General. . BASTROP, Jan. 13.—(By Associated l?res9.)—Testimony of three witnesses —one naming:, his brother as having been recognized as a member of a black hooded kidnaping- band, another seized and lectured by the "black hoods,” and the third telling of'anx iety to leave the community because of Ku Klux Klan activities—with the collapse of plans for a conference be tween A. V. Coco, state attorney gen eral. and Capt. J. K. Skipwith, klan leader, furnished today’s thrills in the state’s investigation of masked band depredations in Morehouse parish. Fred Cobb, who hails from Texas, where, he says, "men fight square,” told of being seized by five hooded men. one of whom he'declared was Laurie Calhoun, named by other witnesses as a klansman. Cobb said he wg.s taken | to a woods and given a lecture by the j men who accused him of misconduct. Walter Campbell, town marshal and superintendent of the light and water plant of Mer Rouge, named his brother. A. R. Campbell, as having been rec ognized by Thomas F. Richard, kid naped and slain with Watt Daniel, Au gust 24 last, as having been a member of a black hooded kidnaping party which stalked the roads about Bastrop a week previously to the disappearance of Richard. The kidnaping of Richard : and Daniel was the culminating act which brought about the present inves tigation. Leon Braddock added pathos and a dramatic scene to the day’s proceed ings. Braddock, a farmer, who said he has lived all his life in this section and by the “sweat of my brow have secured a home, a- farm of 80 acres, seven mules and an automobile,” told of his anjfiety to sell his property at a reasonable price and leave to seek more peaceful fields for himself and his wife and four children. This, he said j Is due to.a raid made on his home by the unmasked Inen. led ,hy Captain Skipwith, who focused him of making liquor. f. Just as Btati’s attojrneys . werc, about to name the hemr for the-conference requested by Captain Skipwith to dis cuss Ku Klux Klan affairs, the klan leader announced early this afternoon ♦ o the Associated Press that as far as bo was concerned there would he no conference. Captain Skipwith said that the with drawing of his request for, the inter-: view with Attorney General] Coco was due to state’s attorneys placing wit nesses on the stand to dig into the archieves of the klan. “If they care to go about it in this manner, I can see no good to he derived from a conference with Mr. Coco." said Cap'taln Skipwith. known as the exalted cyclops of the MoVehouse klan. Attorney General Coco declined to comment on Captain Skipwlth’s de cision other than to say that his with drawal has not brought about any ac tion by any.members of his staff. He expressed surprise at the klan lead er’s withdrawal, however. Grice and Carswell Are Held On Charge of Murder in Gaston GASTONIA. Jan. If.—Robert L. Grice and John Carswell were remand ed to Jail here iate today after a pre liminary hearing on a charge of mur der in connection with the killing of John Ford and the wounding of Effle Beattie near here two years ago. Solicitor Carpenter later announced that he would present their cases to the grand Jury Monday and indicated that in case they are indicted he would seek to bring them to trial during next, week. The killing was the result of an at tack on two couples bn * by-road near herb on Sunday evening, November 7. 1920. according to an affidavit made this week by Miss Beattie, who de j dared that Grice killed Ford and that l Carswell wounded her, and ^lso 'charged that the two committed an at tack on one of the young women In the party. At the time of the shooting Ransom Killian, the other man In the party, and the two young woipen reported, ac cording to the police, that two negroes had done the shooting and also had robbed them. Pespite an extensive in vestigation no arrests were made, al though several negroes were held tem porarily, and not until this week were the warrants against Grice and Cars jwell issued a?ter Miss Beattie’s affl jHaylt was made public. * Both Grice and Carswell stated at the time oi their arrest that they were innocent, but at the preliminary hear ing today hefore Justice of the Peace S. H. Morris, they offered no evidence and the hearing was. short. . Ths court room was crowded with spectators. Hooded Figures Brand Woman With Hot Iron TILI/AMOOK, Oregon, Jan. 13.— Men robed In white entered the home of Mrs. Nevada Blandish here and branded her on the breast with a red hot metal cross, according to reports which . IHstrlct Attorney T. H. Goyne admitted today he had been Investigating. Mr. Goyne said he had spoken to persons who s.ald they saw the star of the cross on the woman’s bresst. Mrs. Standtsh had been twice tried on a chance of being Implicated In moonshine operation* and teas ao> suUteil after taking an appeal. ;v ■V: ®.EDITOR OF TRADE JOURNAL CONGRATULATES MORRISON ON PROGRESSIVE PROGRAM RALEIGH, Jan. 13.—Richard H. Edmonds, editor of the Manufacturers’ Record, in a message to Gov. Cameron Mor rison received here tonight, congratulated the governor <5n the program which was contained in the state executive’s biennial message to the general assembly last Tuesday. In his message Mr. Edmonds stated that the example which North Carolina is setting in general progress should serve to stimulate the entire south, and he further said that if such could be done “w© would see in the 16 southern states greater progress than any other section of this country has ever made.” .* “Especially do I heartily commend your suggestion for state-owned terminal facilities and for the continuation of your highway work, two things which will help North Carolina to solve the transportation problem,’’ said Mr. Edmonds’ mes sage. “Business is expanding far more rapidly than the fa cilities for handling it." / LAUSANNE CONFEREES AGAIN WONDERING IF PARLEYS WILL FAIL Back From Conference at An gora, Turk Delegate Appears More Obstinate. CAN’T SEE FINANCIAL 'QUESTIONS LIKE ALLIES LAUSANNE, Jan. 13.—(By the Asso ciated (Press.)—The -voice of far away Angora, heard today through the Tnouth of Hassan Bey. who has just re turned from the capital, was so discor dant to the allied representatives that many of them were wondering tonight Whether the near east conference will ever get anywhere after all in the matter of peace. Iamet Pabha, who backed Hassan Bey, could neither be threatened or cajoled into seeing the financial questions affecting Turkey as the allied delegates wanted him to see them. He said the Turks had been making concessions and sacriflce^_ever since they came to Lausanne, and that It was now about time the allies reci procated. Far from being spilt asunder by the Parle- reparations difficulties, France and England seem to-.bo . worki ng even closer together at Lausanne, apparent ly with the supreme object of settling the peace in the near east as soon as possible so they may be free to con centrate on the greater problem of the reconstruction of Europe as a whole. - The Turks, who are good- phycholo gists, immediately sensed this policy and are not disposed to hurry. The conference leaders, hoping for results, summoned today a meeting of the full commission, on economics and financial questioira to act on the report of the sub-commission concerning the Ottaman debt, war damages and the expenses of the allied occupation of Turkey. This sub-commission recom dended that the Turkish debt up to the time of the AVorld war should be ap portioned among the territories de tached from Turkey, such as Syria Mesopotamia, the Kingdom of the Hed kas, Palestine .and Albania, but the Turks insisted that all debts incurred by ,Turkey during the war should also be distributed among the so-called succession states. These debts, they said, were Incurred for the good of all the* former urklsh empire, including those parts now detached. Marquis Curzon, for Great Britain, maintained that the date to be taken should be the beginning of the twar, and affirmedfhat world public opinion would never suppqrt the Turks in their contention. He warned the Apgora delegates that they gave the impres sion of deliberately putting an obstacle In the path of the peace for which all were striving. Then Ismet Pasha thfew another bomb in the direction of the allies. He announced that Turkdy would not pay' any damages growing out of the allied occupation of Turkey, as the occupa tion was unjust and therefore the allies’ present demands were unjust. He Insisted that t^ere must be recopro cal payment for the damage done. Successful Flights Made With Helicopter WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.—Announce ment that the army air service had de veloped a -helicopter and made success ful flights with the machine at Mc Coob field at Dayton, Ohio, was made tonight by the war department. ‘‘In f-ight,” the war department state ment said, “it was steady and the land ing was easily accomplished. The hell copter demonstrated a high degree of Inherent stability. .This flight was witnessed by many army officials and employes at McCook field and whil^ the duration of the flight was less, than two v minutes, it will be remembered that 'the first airplane flight in a heavier-than-air machine lasted pnly 59 seconds.” * .... The helicopter was constructed hy the army air service and designed by Dr G. DeBothezaat, under whose per gonal supervision it was constructed. Work was started secretly in July, 1921 and no-announcement of the tests were made until demonstrations proved the successful performance of the cfaft. . 1 DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 13.—A .success ful flight of a helicopter, a ihachine which rises'vertically and descends In the same manner, has been made at McCook field here, it was -officially an nounced today. , The flight made December 18, ’93z. at the experimental ljaSe of the United States army air service, lasted onte ralpute and 40 seconds. The helidopter rose, six feet irom the ground.' * Successful operation of the machine. It was said, would revolutionize flying, making it possible to take.off andlanfl on 4) small field. . Vi: ,f4 ) '« *1; STATE OFFICIALS AND FRIENDS PAY HOMAGE TO GRIMES Funeral Service For Lamented Secretary of State Held at Christ Church. THRONGS VIEW BODY IN CAPITOL ROTUNDA RALBldf-H, Jan. IS.—(By the Asso ciated Press).—Following- out the sim ple rites of the Episcopal burial serv ice, final homage today was paid to J. Bryan Grimes, late secretary of state of North Carolina, as his casket was borne from the rotunda of the capitol where it hid lain in state from 10 o’clock this morning, to Christ Epis copal church and thence to Oakwood cemetery where the statesman was laid to his final rest.' • All through the day a great proces sion of friends, admirers and com patriots filed through the capitol cor ridors in silent homage. Under the drapes of morning, in the' soft ra diance of filtered sunlight from the glassed dome above, the body of the statesman lay surrounded, by floral tributes from individuals whom he knew and loved, from societies and or ganizatians, arid from mere acquaint ances. ■ In, deBign these tributes stressed- that which probably was closest to his heart—the stars and bars of the Confederacy. When the hour came for removal to the church members of the general assembly formed in their respective houses, then followed the casket, now draped in the flag of the Old North State, to the church across the street. The church choir, after the manner of the Episcopal service, Bang “Lead Kindly Light,” “I Heard Thy Voice” and “Oh, Paradise,” while the Rev. Milton A. Barber read the ritual, the throng which filled the church bowed head? in poignant reverence, and tears, unchecked, were- seen -to flow from many an eye. Besides the general assembly, there were in attendance, large representa tions. from the Sons of the Revolution, the North Carolina Historical associ ation, United Daughters of the Confed eracy, the Confederate Veterans, the trustees of the university and State Literary and Historical ..association. The state officials acted as the honor ary pallbearers and the casket was borne by J. E. Sawyer, L. P. Denmark, A. L. Fleming, George Little, S. A. Nichols and Walter Lee porton. Gov. Cameron Morrison, the council of state, Chief Justice Walter (hark and the associate justices of the*" su preme court; Lieutenant Governor Cooper, ^president of the senate, and Speaker John G. Dawson, of the house, headed tHe list of the honorary pall bearers. f Former Greek King To Be Buried Today, Service For Constantine Held In Greek Church at. Naples. NAPLES, Jan. 13.—(By the Associat ed Prejs.)—The funeral of former King Constantine, of Greece, will be held here tomorrow in the Greek church. Brince Nicholas and his princess have arrived to be present at the debarka tion of the body tomorrow fr.om the steamer which is bringing it from Palermo, where Constantirie died. Nicholas iB. deeply depressed Over his brother's death, and declares that “his troubles killed hiifc." Even his death, Nicholas declares, will not sat isfy Constantine’s enemies, who will not, he believae, either allow the in terment of the body in Greek soil or permi t1 King. George to come to Naples to pay a last tribute to his father. PALERMO, Jan. 13.—the body of former King Constantine of Greece to day was placed, on board a steamship for Naples. . It was placed in the center of the first class saloon wrapped in the Geek flag and buried under wreaths of flow ers. Ex-Queen Sophie kissed Constantine before the close of the triplet coffin which bears the simple inscription: “Constantine, King of the Hellenes." Mr. Covington Rallies; Physicians Encouraged, GREENSBORO, Jam. 13*—C,. C. Covington, prominent business man of Wilmington, who Is seriously 111 here, rallied slightly this after noon. He has been able to take nourishment for the first time tn 24 hours. Attending physicians are greatly encouraged. ; . i •- . . i , . \ .. .7 -V -i.. ’■ ' . ,‘t >.* -Ana, MORRISON OFFERS SECRETARY STATE JOB TO EVERETT Richmond County Representa tive May Succeed Lamented J. Bryan Grimes. WILL LIKELY COMPLETE TERM IN THE ASSEMBLY Both Morrison and Everett Do sire This; Appointment Meets Approval. Star’s Sma Burma 312 Tucker Ball diner By BROCK BARKLEY RALEIGH, Jan, 13.—Governor Mor rlBon tonight tendered the appointment of secretary of state to W. N. Everett, of Rockingham. member of the general assembly, and one'of the leading busi ness men of the sandhill section. Mr. Everett Is expected to aooept ths plpce. though he was not ready to make an announcement tonight. He looks upon the tender of the appoint ment as a high honor, and hie close friends anticipated he v woulff make known his willingness to aooept the office, delaying, however, actual ac ceptance until the legislature adjourns. A boom for Mr. Everett was started today by members of the general as sembly, and at the same time move ments in behalf' of James A. Hartness, olerk of court of Iredell countv, and Alfred M. McLean, ojLLUltngton, secre tary, to Senator Simmons, were launch ed. It was understood the governor had not been approached concerning the candidacy of either of the three, and the tender tonight of the appoint ment to Mr. Everett was entirely vol untary on his part. Mr. Everett, despite an aotlve busi ness life, has been Interested In publio affairs for years. \He served, as mayor of Rockingham three terms. Served as chairman of the boat'd of education of Richmond coupty, and held other offices' of trust in the county. He was a mem ber of the state senate In 1917 and In 1921 he became a member of the house. He is one of the leaders of the present house and an outspoken champion of Governor Morrison’s 'program. He also has been a member of the board of trustees of the University of North Carolina for some years. Both the governor and Mr. Everett are anxious that the representative keep his seat in the house for the're mainder of the session. For that rea son aotual acceptance Cf the appoint ment may be delayed until then. Sec retary Grimes’ office force Is an effi cient one and it edn carry on the work capably for the next two months. Mr. Everett said tonight he was in tensely Interested in seeing numerous measures go through the assembly and In Governor Morrison’s program and that If he should accept the appoint ment he would want to continue in the house to fight for the proposals he is supporting. By delaying acceptance he may remain on the floor, The tender of the appointment to’Mr. Everett was a matter of great satisfac tion here tonight. The General assem bly was .practically a unit for him. In 'fact, the move to procure his appoint ment was started in the assembly and members were expecting to; Join In a petition to the governor next week In behalf of the Rlohmond man. He has lalge farming Interests In Rlohmond and adjoining counties and Is interested in one of the largest mer cantile establishments In his section of the state. Both he and Mrs. Everett are well known In Raleigh society and have many friends here wjio are de lighted with, the prospects of having them join the state’s offioial circle. Major General Allen ; e To Remain in Germany COBLENZ, Jan. is.—Major Allen is expected to remain tar tb® . Rhineland for some months aft*c~;fh*W, departure of the AmerlcsCn, tsobgHfe'. He will automatically ”tratnsf^^t®»;.. American zone to the French < mlfitafT authorities. It is not believed tb be the Intention of General Mllen to turn over his authority to the -French troops immediately, as he is sbtlng now as military commander of 6,000 French.: troops located within the American zone, which is 60 kilometers deep. TB* . inter-allied supreme council jtj$|N£tt§' ' will decide at the^Droper troops are to replace the Americans. It/is known that neither the British nor the Belgians desire to take over this zone. The fate of the inter-allied Rhineland cofnmlssion, of which Gen eral Allen is an unofficial member, has not yet been settled, particularly with regard tto Amerlj^jg^ participation. Hearing orEMclence In Sawyef Case Opens -— - WINSTON-SALEM, Jan. 13—Hearing of evidence in the behalf of C. M.' Saw yer, on Jriril. in superior court here. Charged with set*}?*®'ftre: to a building here last. AugU|tf began this afternoon with the testimony of George Moore, negro, who,said that he sold Willie E. Chattmon, Who has pleaded guilty to firing the building and who has claim ed that he acted as Sawyer's agent, an oil caif simllari to the can which Chatt mon said wasSised in carrying gaso line to the Sawyer store to use in starting the fire. George Chryson, who operated a cafe next to Sawyer's store, declared that Chattmon cameAnto his place a short time before th^fire and cursed Sawyer, saying, "I vflll get him If it takes mefcfi my lift to do it.” Numerous witnesses introduced by the defense gave Sawyer a good char acter. * • ' ' NEW IMMIGRATION HEADQUAR TERS WASHINGTON, Jan. 13.—Atlanta Ga., arid Memphis, Term., have been created district headquarters of the , immigration service under a redistrict Ing scheme wofked out By the Immi gration bureau, It. was announced her3 today, ■■ .V , . .»'l ii
Wilmington Morning Star (Wilmington, N.C.)
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Jan. 14, 1923, edition 1
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