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fb Metrtlle faetfe fcs. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES LAST EDITION 4:00 P. U. Weather fc recast: tiEXERALLY FAIR VOL. XVII., NO. 170. ASHE7ILLE, N .0., SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 24, 1912. PRICE THREE CENTS G.W PERKINS W?S7: TESTIFY Senate Investigating Commit tee Will Hear Him Either in New York or Wash ington. PLANNING TO DEVELOP ARCHBOLD EVIDENCE Question of Calling Roosevelt Not Yet Decided May Hold New York Ses sion. Washington, Aug. 24. When the resolution ly Penrose directing an In vestigation of the charges regarding the republican campaign fund of 1904 and the primaries of the 1912 presidential campaign was called up in the senate today, Senator Poindex ter proposed to broaden its scope. Debate followed by the senate special committee will look particularly into the Penrose-Archbold-Roosevelt con troversy over the Standard Oil con tributions of 1904 campaign. Dates of fuller hearings and witnesses were left open until the senate acts upon the resolution. The committee today didn't consider the proposal to call Roosevelt. Washington, Aug. 24. Spurred on by the testimony by John D. Arch bold, that the Standard Oil company contributed $100,000 to the republi can national campaign committee in 1904 with the knowledge and consent of Roosevelt, the senate committee today met early to lay plans for push ing the Investigation. Senator Luke l,ea, hurrying back from the west, ar rived early and Immediately went into executive session with his colleagues to frame a course of action. Further witnesses, dates and placesxtf meet ing the possibility of calling Roose velt to testify are still hazy. It Is practically certain that George W. Perkins will testify Tuesday, but whether he will come to Washington or (he committee go to New York is undecided. Others mentioned In the Archbold testimony may be heard also in New York. Puts Allegations in Record. When Mr. Archbold was excused, after his testimony yesterday before the senate committee investigating calpalgn contributions Senator Pen rose took the stand. Senator Penrose introduced into the record the statement regarding the J 2B.000 contribution to the Pennsylva nia campaign fund of 1901 by John D. Archbold, and the contribution of S100.000 to the national campaign fund, which he made Wednesday in the senate. - Senator Penrose said he had been given to understand at the time lhat Colonel Roosevelt knew of the contribution of $100,000 to the national campaign fund by the Stand ard Oil company, and of the demand for further contributions. "I also knew of the urgency of the request of Mr. Bliss to Mr. Archbold fcr the additional $150,000, " said Mr. Penrose, "and his saying that the re fusal to give it would probably result in retaliatory measures, the theory be ing that It threw the 'powers that be,' as Mr. Archbold calls them, into other financial hands, and that the Standard Oil company would be the goat,' as the popular saying la," Senator Pomerene took up the ex amination of Senator Penrose and in- inired as to various interviews with Archbold and other men connected with the Standard Oil company. "Mr. Archbold told me." said Sen ator Penrose, "that his board of direc tors would decline to aid In the na tional campaign If there was any se crecy about the matter If their ac tivity was not known to President Roosevelt and Mr. Cortelyou." "At these Interviews was anything said about Mr. Roosevelt's attitude toward so-called 'big business?' " asked Senator Pomerene. "There was a general assurance on the part of Mr. Bllfs, that the powers of the presidential office would not bo used In a harsh way tor demagogic ef fect." Relieves Roosevelt Knrw. Senator Penrose said that In an In terview following the first Standard OH contribution at which ha was pres ent. Mr. Htfa.H told the Standard Oil officials thnt Mr. Roosevelt and Mr. Cortelyou "had been" advised of the br-t contribution and were extremely solicitous about their complying with his request for a second contribution. Senator Penrose declared he told Mr. Archbold that he was making a mistake In not making the second contribution and that Mr. Archbold agreed with him. Senator Penrose said he never had discussed Standard Oil contributions "Ith Mr. Cortelyou. but he believed l he ubjcct of contributions had come up casually In a cohversntlon he had with President Roosevelt both before and after the election of 1904. While no direct reference was mnde to the contributions In 1 904, I nelleve that the president was cogni sant of the habit of the Standard Oil to contribute to every campaign since 1," said Penrose. le Waa positive that Mr. Roosevelt never had suggcited to him that the " "-dard OH money be returned. Ho again referred to the letter which '"it Kooaevatt wrote him. thank ing him for hh "extraordinary ef forts." declared that he trlbutlona other than $$5,000 from the 904. and COLONEL REPLIES TO Jl ARCHBOLD Says in Substance Testimony Merely Impugns Charac ter of Dead Man. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Aug. 24. Col. Roosevelt last night reiterated his de claration that he knew nothing, of a contribution by ,Mr. Archbold or the Standard Oil company to the republi-1 can campaign of 1904. He declared that he did not "for one moment be lieve that Mr. Archhold's testimony before the senate investigating com mittee today is truthful," charged Mr. Archbold with a "wicked assault on a dead man," and Colonel Roosevelt further declared that during many calls which Mr. Archbold made upon him not to prosecute the Standard Oil company, Mr. Archbold never referred to any contribution to his campaign fund and concluded v 1th the sugges tion that the senate committee should make both Mr. Archbold and Senator Penrose testify at once concerning their relations while Mr. Penrose was a member of the Industrial commis sion. Colonel Roosevelt concluded by thanking both Messrs. Archbold and Penrose for "making It clear beyond possibility of doubt that I am the man the Penroses and Archbolds of the country most dread In public life." Colonel Roosevelt says in part: "I wish to call attention to the fact that even if Mr. Archbold's statements are true, they amount only to saying, so far as I am concerned, that Mr. Bliss told him that 1 had knowledge and approved a request for $100,000 which was granted, and a further re quest for $150,000 which was not from the Standard uil company, This Is a pure hearsay statement and even If mu.de In good faith would be utterly valueless. Say Allegations Are Hearsay. "Not only did 1 never know any thing of such a request being made but my published letters and tele grams show that when the rumor that there had been a contribution reached me I acted at once, reiterating my de mand again and again that the money should be Immediately returned, if it had been given and being assured by Mr. Cortelyou that the money had not been received. Therefore, even on the assumption that Mr. Archbold Is tell ing the truth, his testimony, as far as I am concerned, consists o the repeti tion of hearsay assertions which were instantly disproved by the production of my letters and telegrams. I wish to reiterate that until Mr. Penrose made his tpeech, I never had heard It suggested that Mr. Archbold had con tributed to the campaign or been the means through which any contribu tions had been made. "But I do not for one moment be lieve that Mr. Archbold's testimony is truthful. He apparently possesses such n moral standard that he does not understand the infamous accusa tion he Is making against Mr. Bliss. Mr. Bliss is now dead. "He now'says that Mr. Bliss warned him lhat he was making a serious mistake in not contributing the extra amount of money and that later on when the admlnjslratlon begun to deal with the Standard Oil people. Mr. Bliss said It would have been different if they had done as he asked them. This Is an assertion that Mr. Bliss was deliberately trying to blackmail the Standard Oil Into contributing, by scarcely veiled threats as to what would happen If they did not contrib ute and that Mr. Bliss In effect told them afterwards that If they had con trlbuted the administration would not have proceeded against them for viola tion of the law for this waa all thi administration did. "This Is a wicked assault on a dead man whose high standing and probity was such that no human being who was himself honest, would ever impute evil motives to him. "Moreover, Mr. Archbold shows per fectly clearly, as published reports say, lhat his corporation had not contrlb uted In order to get value for Its graft and that the gift waa made with the expectation of receiving Improper con slderatlon. "I do not for one moment bdlovc thnt Mr. Bliss made any aurh remarks to Mr. Archbold as Mr. Archbold says For example Mr. Archbold states that he and the late H. H. Rogers visited me at the White House and lhat then remarked to them that there had been aome criticism about campaign contributions. This Is a falsehood "Neither on lhat occasion or on any either by me to Mr. Archbold or by either by me or Mr. Archbold or by Mr. Archbold to me about campaign contributions. "Mr. Rogers and Mr. Archbold call ed on that occasion to protest against anv government action being taken urnlnirt the Hta.idnrd Oil company. If Mr. Archbold had really be!!'-..1 that Mr. Kilns had told him thai I knew of any contributions by the standsrd Ol or hail told that he was Jeopardised by- having refused to make a contribution or wus entitled to Immunity for nav Ing mi.de one, he would certainly have said as much. He never broached the subject Ovater Bay. Aug. 24. Col. KflHI velt had nothing to add today to th statement last nlaht In which he said that ha dt I not believe Archhold's tc tli PLOT TO MURDER E Alleged Scheme to Kill John son of Kentucky Trans pires in Washington. Washington, Aug. 4.- An alleged scheme to kill Representative Johnson of Kentucky, chairman of the house committee on the District of Columbia, so as to head of proposed legislation has been disclosed to Johnson, and the sworn statement has put the Kentuck- ian and his friends on guard. John son said today he knew all about it, hut preferred not to talk. The affidavit of a Washington man. detailing a conversation he heard on street car In which one of these talking said he had been following Johnson for three nights to kill him. was locked up today In the office of Speaker (Mark. Johnson said the story was absolutely true. THIS LUST DAY OF Collapse of Fight on Postoffice Bill Means Adjournment by Night. Washington. Aug. 24. Representa- ive Murdock's fight against the con ference report on the postal appro priation bilk providing for the pay- nent of not more than $35,000 (0 the St. Louis Terminal association for car- ying mails across Kb da bridge col- ipsed today, when the report was adopted with only Murdock voting igalnst it. This, the leaders said. iraetleally assured the adjournment of congress before night. Some of the senate amendments to he general deficiency bill were dis agreed to by the house and the bill was sent back for adjustment. No - serious delay is expected. FLEE FROM NEW T Whitman's Process Servers Find Only Four for John Doe Inquiry. New York. Aug. 24. Scores of gamblers and keepers of disorderly houses have suddenly found tnem- selves suffering from 111 healtn ana subpoena servers attached to District Attorney Whitman s office said tooay was surprising how many persons of the underworld found It necessary to leave the city at this lime. Ten process servers invaded Broadway in three automobiles to serve papers to appear in the John Doe proceeding and Inquiry into police graft. Only four were served. Scores of persons wanted had left for health resorts. It became known today that no per son who ougnt to lie arraignen win be allowed to testify before the com mittee. EXPRESS COMPANIES CAN'T ESCAPE TRIAL Federal .lodge Rules That They Arc la-gal Entitles Indictable ruder Commerce Act. Washington. Aug. 24. The Adams and American Express companies. In dicted on the charge of violations of the Interstate commerce act, must face trial. There Is no escape though pleadings that they are not corporation- or companies within the mean ing of the law. This In effect was the decision of Federal Judge. Hazel of Buffalo in an opinion today written In the case begun by the Interstate commerce commission against the two companies, alleging overcharging and granting unlawful concessions. Judge Hazel held that express com panies are legal entitles and Indictable ai such under the Interstate commerce act. The commission will press the case. ATTORNEY ON A JAG WINS HIS OWN CASE Arrested Second Tlm for Same Spree He Hiiccesafnlljf Invoke Con stitutional Rights. Nvack. N. Y., Aug. 24. A novel oolnt of law was ralaed hern by Ben jamin Bryant, a one-time lawyer, who was arraigned before Juatlce Lelttaon today on the charge of drunkenness He had been before the same court on Thursday on the same rharge and was released. "You arc charged with being drunk," aaid the magistrate when I ir vim t appeared a aecond time. "What have you to aayT" "Your honor," answered Bryant "this la the aame Jag and the consti tution aays no man can be placed In Jeopardy twice for the same offense.' "The point la wall taken," said the MEMBER OF HOUS ueit cons OPENS HIS GAiVtPAGN Large and Attentive Crowd Hears Democratic Guber natorial Nominee Speak at Laurinburg. SAYS AYCOCK POLICY SHOULD BE FOLLOWED Outlines Democratic Program in State and Nation Rep resentative Page Makes an Address. Lanrinburg, Aug. 24. One of the largest crowds that ever assembled in the court house here, yesterday heard Locke Craig make the opening speech of the campaign for thin year in North Carolina. People from all sections of the country and from adjoining coun ties thronged the town during the middle of the day. Mr. Craig reached Laurinburg in the morning and until noon spent the time in shaking hands with his friends. Mr. Craig and' Con gressman R. N. Page, together with a number of their friends were enter tained at dinner by Judge Walter H. Neal at his home on Church street. At 3 o'clock the hour lor the speak ing, all available space in the court house was taken and a large crowd remained on the outside. The music was furnished by the Rockingham band. E. H. Gibson, chairman of the county democratic executive commit tee presided. O. H. Russell of the local bar in troduced Mr. Craig and referred to the fact that the notable campaign of 1898 was opened in Laurinburg and that one of the speakers was Hon. Locke Craig, the other being Governor Aycock. "These two sons have each been signally honored by the people of the state," he said. "In V900 the nomination for governor was unani jnousiv .given to iG&Krnor Aycock. and in 1912 Mr. Craig has received the nomination unanimously." Craig Given Close Attention. Mr. Craig spoke for nearly two hours, and despite the crowded house and warm weather, he had the closest attention of his audience during the entire time. He was frequently inter runted by applause during his discus slon. He reviewed the . progress cf North Carolina and compared Its achievements since the campaign of 1898 with its previous republican re cord. He fully discussed the tariff and at titude of the various parties toward It and declared that the policy of the democratic party Is the only one that will restore to the people their lnallen able right of equal Justice. He declared that if Roosevelt should suddenly die there will be no third party and that the progressive party cannot have a very long life because "Teddy" is now 55 years old. He ex pressed surprise that Mr. Taft and Mr. Roosevelt should go over the country abusing and vllllfying each other and declared that each had told the truth on the other. He declared that the state of North Caroline ought to continue to allow the policy of the beloved Aycock by giving the less fortunate man a better chance. Good roads and agriculture were dealt upon at length. The people were greatly pleased with the purposes expressed in Mr Craig's speech. It was expected that State Chairman Webb and Congress mnn Helflin of Alabama would be present. Mr. Page had not Intended to speak, but In the absence of the others made a short speech relating a few things that have been done by the democratic house of congress toward lessening the burdens of the taxation Mr. Page will make several speeches In this count;, during the campaign HOUSE COMMITTEE FLAYS "POLITICAL PAIMISTEf Severe Criticism Follows Pres ident's Attempt to Pro mote Major Ray. Waahlngton. Aug. 24. The house ommlttee on war department expen dltures today reported that Major Beecher B. Ray, IJ. 8. A-, whom the president yestcrnay nominated to be deputy psymaster-general of the army had been engaged In political activity particularly In the Interest of President Taft, bad been four timet charged with serious offenses, had been vindicated, and never disciplined more severely than by a reprimand. Son Girt shunting Tournament. Sea Olrt, Aug. 24. With a cloud less akv. the twenty-second annual Haa Qlrt shooting tournament, in eluding matches of th National Rifle Association of America, opened here today. The tlrst shooting waa for th Columbia trophy, open to teams from tha Jersey National guard. A team will be selected to try for tha interna i hum i Palms trophy at. Ottawa, Can adu. on September it. IS GIVEN 18 YEARS IN PENITENTIARY Melton's Counsel Pleads for Light Sentence, and Mr. Haynes Submits Some Remarks. ASKED THAT MAXIMUM SENTENCE BE PASSED Judge Lane Says That If He Erred in Fixing Sentence It Was, on the Side of Leniency. After having remained out since yesterday afternoon at 1:30, the jury in the case of Clyde Melton, charged with, the murder of Ed. B. Swinney, came into the court room at 9:30 this morning and returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree. After hearing pleas of men y from the counsel for defense, Judge Lane Imposed a sentence of 18 years at hard labor in the state penitentiary, i Melton took his sentence very coolly, ut his mother and sister, who have sat Just behind him during the progress of the trial, gave way to tears and lamentation. They, with Melton, were quickly hurried from the room. After the jury had anounced its erdict, Messrs. Fortune, Roberts and Cocke made eloquent pleas for the Judge to Impose a light sentence, call ing to his attention circumstances hich they urged s extenuating. When they had concluded J. W. Haynes, who wilh the solicitor has inducted an unusually vigorous prosecution of the case, said that he as going to do something that he had never done before: hit a man when he was down. He declared that the jury had already taken a charita ble course in the case in not finding the prisoner guilty of muredr in the first degree; that the jury Itself had seen that he had mercy; that the peo pie of the county were looking for protection; that they expected Melton to be punished and demanded that it e. and he instate- -th-at the maximum penalty of 30 years be im posed. Judge Lane said that he had given a great deal of thought to the case, and he had in mind two murders more brutal than this In which two wise judges had seen lit to impose lighter sentences than he was going to Im pose; at the same time, he said that he felt if he erred at ill in fixing the punishment, It was in being too len ient. He then instructed the clerk to make the entry 18 years in the state penitentiary. The case has occupied the better part of this week. Melton was repre sented by Fortune & Roberts, J. S. Styles and Judge P. C. Cocke. They contested every point, and the con sensus of opinion is that, taking into consideration the nature of the crime, they did very well for their client. J. W. Haynes appeared for tne private prosecution. The history of the killing nas Deen written many times. It toog place on College street near the corner ot North Main only a few weeks ago. one night about 8 o'clock. Witnesses for the state and defense testinea to oDPoslte effect. The state contended that Melton had shot Swinney In the back as he turned to walk away from Melton; that Melton shot him again in the breast after Swinney hail fallen to the street. The motive, they con tended, was In Swlnnoy's appearing as state's witness In a whiskey case which sent Horace, Clyde s nrotner, to jail. Melton contended tnai awinuey had an old grudge against; mm on account of Swlnney's Insulting tne former's wife; that Swinney sougni him on the night of the killing ano threatened to cut his head off; that he did 'take hold of Melton and struck at him twice before the latter fired; that the first shot took effect in the breast and not In the back. There was considerable Interest in the case and the general opinion seems to be that Melton got off very well. YEARN FOR FLESHPOTS Vollva Forbids His Followers from Patronizing Restaurant M nrre Forbidden Food Is Nerved. r.lm, Citv. Aug. 24. Wilbur Olenn Vollva, overseer of Zlon City, last night seised another opportunity to express his opinion regarding the patn in which his followers shall walk. Thi time the overseer did not scold, but forbade his followers from patron ising a restaurant which had beon started In town whoeo keeper not only serves pork but announces that ovsters will appear on the bill of fare In season. Those artlclea of food were forbidden by the late Alexander Dowle. 27,000 VIEW BOOTH I xng Line of Toilers Passed by Body of Former Head of Sal vation Army. London, Aug. 14. No fewer than 27,000 workmen tiled past their late general, William Booth, between and t o'clock thla morning. The scene waa Intensely Impressive as the man marched bsreheaded through Con greas hall, many carrying tool bags. A long line of men not heeding the rain stood outside aome time awaiting th opening of th doors. ALLEGED SLAYER IS ACQUITTED OLYMPIC WINDERS GET HIEHjlONORS Thousands Along the Line of Parade Through New York Streets. New York, Aug. 24. The city ten dered full and enthusiastic honors to day to American athletes who re lumed from abroad bearing honors of the Olympic games at Stockholm. American winners were escorted in a monster parade through Fifth ave nue and Broadway to the city hall, where the Athletes were welcomed and the parade reviewed by Mayor llaynor and a reception committee. Thousands along the line of march cheered athletes occupying automo biles in the parade. Each carried two Sf and a gave tneir namea' mn the ten 'dlvljllons of tne parade being led by a regiment of police and a batallion of coast artillery, com- inanded by Brigader General Geo.rge Dyer, commanding the first division, One. division was made up of school children. The American flags used to 1 announce the victorious Americans were mounted on a decorated float. WILL GO-OPERATE IN EDUCATION DAY Educational Committee of G. 77. N. C. A. Met Yesterday Other Matters Discussed. There was a meeting yesterday af ternoon at : o'clock In City Lull of the educational committee of the Greater Western North Carolina association for the purpose of taking some action In the matter of lending its co-operation to the Western North Carolina Fair association in making "educa tional day" at the fair this fall a big event. There was a good attendance from the entire section Included in the association, and after the request for co-operation had been formally made by Secretary Guy Weaver of the Fair association, it was voted to lend this co-operation In every way possi ble. No plans were outlined, how ever. The meeting was called to order by D. Harris, a member of the committee, who stated the object of the meeting, and Rev. W. A. Newell was asked to act as temporary chairman. Guy Weaver was named as temporary sec retary; and later the organization was made permanent, and the following committee was named to formulate plans for educational day: G. C. Burrage, Saluda; C. H. Trow bridge, Brevard; E. P. Childs. Ashe vllle; U L. Moore, Mars Hill; Dr. Rogers, Farm School; Prof. O. S. Dean, Cullowhee. An Interesting feature of the meet ing was the action taken to promote the establishment In this section of a school that will give a four years col lege course. Prof. A. C. Reynolds, principal of the Cullowhee institute, stated In a short talk that his school is doing a great work but that he con sidered it vitally necessary that the section have a college, and asked that the educational committee in session take some action to try and have one established. This was favorably acted upon, and a committee composed of Earlc Godbey, Prof. A. C. Reynolds and T. C. Henderson was named to take the matter up. Pro'. McNeely of Lake Toxaway In troduced a discussion concerning the need of a better grading of the schools of the section, and tbe subject was pretty thoroughly threshed out, al though no definite action was taken to have thla done. There rere short talks by a number of those present, In which It appeared that all are of the opinion that the school system would be greatly benefited by such a system of uniform grading. The following members were pres ent ut this meeting of the committee: Prof. A. C. Reynolds, Cullowhee; David H. Brown, Webster; George C. Burrage. Saluda; Prof. O. S. Dean. Cullowhee; Prof. C. R. McNeely, Lake Toxaway; T. C. Henderson. Quebec; C. H. Trowbridge, Brevard: L B. Aber nathy, Cullowhee; D. Harris, Rev. W. A. Ntewell, R. P. Hayes, president Pair association and Guy Weaver, Ashe ville. Broyles Defeated Pottle. Atlanta, Aug. 24. Judge Naah Broylea defeated Judge J. R. Pottle for the atnte court of appeal In Wed nesday's primary. Judge Broyles has a majority of eight units In the con vention, with two counties to be heard from. The missing counties cannot change the standing. Signs Sundry Civil Bill. Waahlngton, Aug. 24. The presl dent today signed the sundry civil bill, as agreed upon with the provl alon for the tariff board carrying at appropriation of approximately 1120, ooo. Swinton Eermenter. Once Con victed, Is Now Freed of Charge of Killing Miss Sharpe. TRAIL OF BLOOD IN THE NOTORIOUS CASE Two Who Endeavored Solve Mystery of Rich Girl's Murder Shot to Death. to Winona, Miss, Aug. 2 4. Swinton Permenter was today acquitted of the charge of murdering Miss Janle Sharpe near Rural Hill, Winston county, two years ago. The verdict was received without demonstration. Miss Sharpe, who was the daughter of a wealthy planter, disappeared from home and later her Ijody was found beariiiK evidences of brutal treatment. Swinton Permenter and Alonzo Burchfield were arrested, the latter being released. Permenter maintained his Innocence and the family hired detectives to find the girl's assailant. Detective Walker was later shot to death by an un- known person and three weeks ago Walter Permenter, brother of Swin ton, was assassinated. He had been assisting Walker in hunting down the girl's assailant. Swinton Permenter was once convicted but the Mississippi Supreme court reversed and remand ed the case. The e cond trial was completed today. OF TRADE WILL TIT TO IIICOEISE FUNDS ! Cnnmittee Appointed to Ar range for More Artistic Fountain on Square. There was a special the directors of the meeting board of of trade held in the associtaion rooms yesterday afternoon, at which the complete financial report of the board was presented. Following this report, the finance committee, which presented it, stated that owing to the excellent work that had been carried on during the past year with only a limited amount of funds, arrange ments should be made to Increase the Income: and a budget was presented In connection with a tentative plan by which it is hoped to attain this. The plan will not be made public until worked out in detail, but it is almost certain that steps will be taken at once to secure more money for the work of the board. The need of extra funds has been felt for a long time, and various plans have been suggest ed; none of these has quite come up to the requirements, but the one now under consideration gives promise of being satisfactory, it Is said. It was decided at this meeting of the directors that there should be a more artistic fountain on Pack square, and a committee composed of H. W. Plummer, E. I Ray, J. ML inilles, W. Vame Brown and E. C. Chambers was appointed to arrange for one with varl-colored lights. CLYDE E. MEARS Son of G. A. Mean Died Yesterday Afternoon After Ixng Illness. Clyde E. Mears died yesterday after noon at 6:30 o'clock at his home, 1ST 8outh Main street. Mr. Mears was 37 yearB old and had been In ill health for the past three years. He was a son of Mr. and Mr. G. A. Mears and was well and favorably known throughout the city. He ia survived by a wife and one child. The funeral services will he held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock and will be conducted from the realdence. Interment will be made at Riverside cemetery. E. L Mears, a brother of the deceased, will arrive thla after noon from Jacksonville to attend the funeral. James Mears, another broth er, who resides here. Is In Atlantic City, and so far his people have ieen unable to locate him. It Is thought probable that he has gone on to New York, as he was going there on busi ness before returning to the city. TOO MUCH TALK Wilson Says Man Who Draws Big gest Crowd Does Not Always Get the Votes. Sea Girt. Aug. 24. With the Idea that the country Is tired of excess Of speech maklwj Governor Wilson to day announced that his present plan call for very few campaign speeches. Governor Wilson said he would confer next Monday with Vice Chairman McAdoo In New York when apeechmaklng plana would b arranged. Th governor explained that the one who drew tha biggest end didn't always get th most
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