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ASHEVILLE, N. C, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 24, 1913.
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All Haywood Ready to Enter
tain Methodist Hosts
1913 Missionary Con
ference Opens.
GREAT DEAL OF WORK
IS YET TO BE DONE
Another Year Required to
Shape up the Lake Juna
luska Grounds Lake
Is Filling Up.
i
FEDERAL REPLY
TO GOV. BLEASE
Government Assis
tance to South Carolina
Militia Is Refused by
War Department.
The 1913 Missionary conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, will open Its sessions tomorrow
evening at the Southern Assembly
grounds, on the banks of Lake Juna-
luska, near WaynesviUe. This will be
the first conference of the church to
be held on the new grounds, and is
the first of nine great conferences of
the church that vrill be held there
during the summer season. The first
convention will close on Sunday even
Ing, and Immediately following it will
come the Bible and Evangelistic con
ference to last for 10 days.
It is a matter of regret to those who
have been In charge of the work of
preparing the assembly grounds that
everything is not completed and In
readiness for this opening conference,
and of still further regret that there
is no possibility of having everything
completed during the present season
The undertaking has been a mammoth
one, nowever, ana lew people wm
have seen the grounds feel that any
one can be 'held responsible for the
fact that everything Is not completed.
On the contrary they feel that during
the year that the work has been going
on an amount of work has been ac
complished that is absolutely stagger
ing. .
It will probably be another year be
fore every detail of the grounds Is
worked out, and all buildlngB are com
pletely finished. The greats audito
rium, however, Is practically complete.
The work that is Still to be done on
it will not add materially to Its uses
as a conference hall, it will simply be
In added touches for comfort and
beauty.
Largest of Its Kind In Wmtern North
Carolina.
This building is the largest of its
kind to be found anywhere in western
North Carolina, having a seating ca- j
pseity of between 4000 and 6000. At
present it is open on all sides, except
at the rear, but It will be enclosed
Inter with high French windows and
doors. The lighting Is ideal, the seat
ing arrangements most comfortable,
and the ventilation perfect. For the
size of the auditorium proper the
acoustic qualities will probably be un
surpassed anywhere.
One other building, the Public Com
forts building, is practically com
pleted. This Is a two-story brick
structure with the offices of the assem
bly association on the second floor.
On the first floor are conference and
rent rooms. It Is situated Just behind
the auditorium from the lake and is
most attractive In architectural design
and finish.
The Hotel.
The hotel, which It was thought
could be completed for use during the
first season, is practically but begun.
The foundation for the entire struc
ture has been laid and that Is about
all. It la to be a hotel of 300 rooms
and there Is little chance that It can
be completed, even by the last of the
season. When it Is completed, how
ever, It will be one of the prettiest of
the assembly buildings, being situated
on the high knoll Immediately to the
north of the lake and overlooking all
the grounds, with Junalueka mountain
In the distance.
It was also 'thought that the big
railway station could be built for this
season but this Idea now is altogether
abandoned. Not even the foundation
has been started. It Is said that the
materials are very hard to get for any
of the buildings, and this lack of ma
terial has been the cause of a large
part of the delay.
Handsome Cottage.
Even with only two of the assembly
buildings completed the grounds are
by no means bare. A dosen handsome
cottages, costing from 3000 to $10,000
have been erected around the lake,
and still others are being constructed
now. These form the nucleus of the
colony that will rise around Lake Juni
aluska. and the visitor has no trouble
In picturing to himself the beauties of
It all as it will appear a year hence.
Tlte Lake,
The lake Itself la the one feature
that Is fUilshert. At least It Is flnlshed
o far aV the management Is concern
ed. It remains with nature now to
furnish the water to (ill' It. The dam
was comoleted alrfiut a week ago, and
the water was turned In the middle of
lust week. The process of filling Is
perhaps a little slower than was ex
pected. At present the water level Is
about oncfourth as high as It will be
hut before the first conference la over
the lake will be assuming big propor
tions and the visitor and delegates will
have an opportunity of soelng one of
tli finest artificial bodies of water to
be found anywhere.
The backwaters from Lake Juna
luxka will extend almost to Waynes
viUe, and altogether It will oover about
250 acres of land. The dam Is within
a stone's throw of the line of the
Rolithern railway, and the lake will
stretch away In a vista of beauty that
will ill,, Tin h worth a 'rip to the
Miiuniulhd from any southern point.
on the roadways and drives around
the grounds and to points nearhv. A
pike completely surrounds the lake Further
and other drives run out through the
grounds, making a network of roads
that will be among the finest to be
found anywhere after thev have set
tled. They are surfaced of Bandclay
and no little trouble has been taken to
grade them properly.
Prepared to Ecntcrtaln Thousands.
But even If the assembly grounds
"L'Tnr-rainrnZS RESULT OF ATTITUDE
nave made the fullest preparations for
tne entertainment of the thousands of
people who will attend the conferences
of the summer. There are ample ac
commodations for the entertainment
of them all. The citizens of Haywood
county are proud to have the assembly
grounds in their midst and they pro
pose to show the Methodists of the
south the most cordial hospitality ever
accorded them anywhere.
Not only has there, been a general
housecleaning for the reception of the
visitors, but hotel and boarding house
accommodations have been much in
creased since last season. The visi
tors may find almost any place of en-
President Poincare Arrives to
Be Guest of King George
and Nation Until
June 27.
TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
Requisition for Property Dis
approved and all Expendi
tures Halted Hits ;
Encampment Plans.
By Associated Press.
Columbia. S. .. June 24. Adjutant
lertainment best suited to their tastes, General W. W. Moore of South Caro-
rrom tne humblest to be found in the I Una today received a telegram from
mountain country to what is good General A. L. Mills, chief of the di
enough for lyings. They may stop in vision of militia affairs, United States
town or in the country, and the little army, Washington, informing him that
city or WaynesviUe still boasts its pos- no further federal assistance, either in
session or fcagles Nest, where the visi- personnel or equipment, will , be af-
tors may get one of the very finest
views of the mountains, overlooking
tnelr own assembly erounds. and at
the same time-receive entertainment
that is equal to the best.
" Train Service.
For the benefit of those who desire
to spend a part of their time in Ashe
vllle, and especially for Asheville rjeo-
ple desiring to attend the sessions of
the conference, the Southern will put
on a special train service between
Asheville and WaynesviUe that will
allow a trip over early in the morn-
ing, the train arriving there in time
forded the organized militia of this
state because of the attitude of Gov
ernor Cole L. Blease toward the en
forcement of the federal militia law,
as expressed in letters recently writ
ten by the state executive to Adjutant
General Moore and the secretary of
war.
The telegram from General Mills to
the adjutant general was aa follows:
In accordance with action of war
department, this date, taken in con
sequence of attitude of governor of
your state toward enforcement of fed
eral militia law, as expressed in his
for the first session and returning after I letters of May 6 and 27 to you and
FRENCH RULER
VISITS LONDON
GREETING MANIFESTS
FRIENDLY FEELING
SEEKS 10 BREAK
THE SCOTT WILL
Brother of Late Baronet Op
poses Probating of Instru
ment Bequeathing the
Sackvilles Millions.
M'NABCHARGES
BEFORE CABINET
UNDUE INFLUENCE IS
BASIS OF LAWSUIT
Sojourn Is Expected Further to
Cement the ) Bonds Be-
, i '.. .
tween Empire and
Republic.
Attorney Alleges Earon and
Lady Sackville Spent
Years Planning for the
Heritage.
the last one in the evening. Another
most convenient innovation will be
shuttle service between Lake Junalus
ka and Hazelwood, which will be run
on a close schedule and at a price that
win be almost equivalent to a street
car service, thus providing for the
visitors every convenience in going to
and from their quarters In the adjoin
ing towns.
.v .. The Opening Conference., , J.
tor this first conference some of
the best speakers of the Southern as
sembly have been secured, and in ad
dltion to the dally program of ad
dresses, there will be special features
that will probably prove most Inter
esting. Among these will be exhibits
and pageants, representing the life in
foreign countries where missionary
work is being done by the church,
Bishop James Atkins, who originat
ed the idea of the assembly grounds
will preside at the first session tomor
row evening and will address those
present on the work that has been ac
complished and the plans for further
enlargement.
The complete program for the con
ference follows:
Bishop James Atkins, presiding.
7: 49 Devotional Bishop J. S. Keey.
8:00 Address Dr. Robert E. Speer.
Thursday Morning.
Bishop Collins Denny presiding.
:00 Devotions Rev, O. E. Wat
son, D. D,
9:15 "The Challenge of the City and
Methodism's Reply." Bishop Edwin
D. Mouzon, San Antonio.
9:45-10:15 "The Work of the Mod
ern Deaconess" Mrs. Rider Meyer,
Chicago.
10:15-10:40 "The Socinl Mission of
the Church" Rev. Geo. H. Detwiler,
D. D., Nashville.
10:40-11:05 "The Church and the
Country Llfe Movement" Rev. C. M.
Bishop. D. D., Georgetown, Texas.
11:05-11:30 "The Southern Negro
and . Southern Methodism" Prof. G.
W. Dyer, Ph. D., Vanderblle univer
sity,
11:30-12:00 'The Evangelistic Re
sponsibility of Methodlsm-r-"Rev. Geo.
R. Staurt, D. D., Knoxvllle.
12:00-12:30 "Quiet hour" Rev. O.
E. Brown, D. D.
Thursday Afternoon.
Bishop H. C. Morrison presiding,
4:00-4.80 "The Challenge of the
Great West" Bishop R. G. Water-
house, Los Angeles.
' 4:30-4:46 "The Southern High
land" Mrs. J. H. Bplllman, Harrod
burg, Ky,
4:45-5:25 "The Church and the In
dustrial Classes" Rev. Charles Stelzle
New York.
6:26-5:40 "The Student In the
State School" Rev. Stonewall Ander-
son. D. D., Nashville.
6:40-6:20 "The Immigrant" Peter
Roberts, Ph. D., New York.
Thursday Evening.
Bishop J. C. Kilgo presiding,
8:00 "Devotions.
8:16 "America In the Plan of
World Evangelization" J. E. McAfee,
New York.
9:0,0 "The Call of the Homeland"
Rev. D. C. Gray, D. D.. Atlanta.
Friday Morning.
Tr. W. N. Alnsworth presiding
0(1 Devotional Dr. O. E. God-
-
dard.
:15 "The Orient" Bishop W. B.
M urrnh.
niillll "Mexico" Bishop E. . R.
Henflrlx.
10:30 "Cuba" Rev. R. J. Parker.
11:00 Address Dr. W. F. Oldham.
1 a 'An Quiet hour Dr. O. E,
Brown
Friday Afternnn.
4 00 Devotional W. U. Stubbs.
4 :15 "Brasll" Bishop B. B. Hoss.
l is "Women of the Kast as
Factor In the New Life of the Orient"
Min F.llHibeth Claiborne,
g. in "Open Doore In .Heathen
Lands a Challenge to the Christian
Women of America" Miss Belle H.
Dnnnptt.
t 40 Onen conference on condl-
of June 11 to secretary of war, no
further federal assistance, either in
personnel or equipment will be afford
ed the organized militia of your state,
nor will further expenditure of federal
funds In hands of disbursing officer be
authorized by secretary of war except
to cover such obligations aB may have
been already Incurred and approved
by secretary of war. Requisition for
property now on hand In militia dlvl
aion Is disapproved and no further
requisition will be honored.' This in
formation Is telegraphed to you in
connection with plans for encamp
ment of South Carolina organized
militia this summer in order that you
may be guided by such telegram and
act accordingly. Disbursing officer
has been informed of action by war
deportment.
(Sitfied) "MILLS
"Chief Division Militia Affairs."
By Associated Press.
London, June 24. The friendly
feeling between Great Britain and
France was manifested today on the
arrival in London of President Ray
mond Poincare. The French presi
dent is to be the guest of King George
and the British, nation until June 27
All the newspapers in editorial articles
today heartily welcomed the chief ex
ecutive of the republic across the
channel. It is, expected that his so
journ In London will impart addition
al solidity and warmth to the exist
ing relations.
President Poincare arrived off
Portsmouth early In the morning.
After passing in review a notable
gathering of British war vessels he
landed at the dock yard, where he
was met by the young Prince of Wales,
who, on this occasion of his first Im
portant representative function, dis
played great composure. The presi
dent and the Prince of Wales after
receiving an address of welcome from
the civic authorities, departed on the
royal train for London, accompanied
a brilliant staff . of military and
naval officers. ' . '
King George was waiting at Vic
toria station to greet the. president
His majesty after exchanging a few
cordial words with his guest, escort
ed the president to York house, which
has been placed-at;fit8 disposal during
his stay, ' They passed through lavish
ly decorated streets lined by the regi
ments of the brigade of guards. The
carriage was escorted by a regiment
of horse guards.
GARMENT WORKERS
GO DUT ON STRIKE
Sensational Allegations of San
Francisco District Attor
ney Discussed at To
day's Meeting.
Eleven Thousand Quit at Cin
cinnati Despite Union Of
ficers' Protests.
15 NOT RECOMMENDED
Appalachian Park Commission
Votes Not to Buy Vander
bilt Tract.
Gazette-News Bureau,
Wyatt Building,
Washington, June 24.
Because of certain timber rights
previously granted private parties the
Appalachian Park commission lust
night voted not to buy the Vanderbilt
tract of land near Asheville. it
Is understood that the action of the
commission is final and no further ef
forts' will be made to negotiate the
deal.
WILSONS' WEDDING
DAY ANNIVERSARY
Vn Formal Celebration Marks tne
Kvent Many Telegram or nn
gratitlation Received.
Bv Associated Press.
Washlnirton. June 84. This Is the
2th anniversary of the wedding day
,f PrlHnt ind Mrs. Wilson. No
formal celebration will mark the
event, although a number of telegrams
if congratulation began to arrive eariy
at the White House. Any observance
of the day will be purely a family
affair.
The marruure of President ana Mrs.
Wilson took place on June i, iai,
in th home of Mrs. Wilson s grana
father. Rev. I. a K. Axson, pastor of
the Independent Presbyterian church
at Savannah. Ga. Dr. Axson omciateo
at the ceremony and was asaisiea oy
the Revi J. R. Wilson, father or tn
present president.
Citizens Rout ItobtM-.
Bv Associated Press.
Nashville, Tenn., June 14 At White
niiilT. Tenn.. 80 miles west or nir
ninun at midnight fought a Pitch
ho i tl with burglars, detected in ii
William.' -eneral store. The battle
nnntlnued until the ammunition of th
xitizunn was exhausted, wnen ins ruu-
bers fled. A bloody shirt was found
m the direction taken by the robbers.
Strike ol Watclimen Threatened.
By Associated Press.
v York. June 14. It Is an
nminri.d tndav that a strike of 1100
wutrhmen auardlng buildings and
onstructlon in New York will oe can
,M i.v lha Watchmen's union on ju
I. The watchmen contend that iney
work night and day for wagee as low
a IS a week.
MYSTERY IN DEATH
OF
WIN
Arrests May Follow Investiga
tion of Miss Wainwright's
Tragic End.
By Associated Press.
London, June 24. London society
crowded the probate court today at
the beginning of the suit over the will
of the late Sir John Murray Scott.
Sir John left nearly $5,000,000 to Lady
Sackville of Knole Park, Kent, wife of
Baron Sackville, a relative of a former
British minister to Washing! on.
Malcolm Scott, a brother of Sir
John, opposes probate of the will on
the ground that Baron and Lady Sack
ville used undue iniluence In order to
secure the bulk of the estate. He also
claims that a codicil, for which he has
offered $50,000 reward, was executed
after the drawing of the will for which
the Sackvllle's seek probate.
By order of the court sometime ago
an envelope left by Sir John Murray
Scott addressed to Lady Sackville was
opened, but it has not been disclosed
fhether it contained the missing cod
icil. At the opening of the case for
Malcolm Scott today his council out
lined the general nature of his case.
The Sackvilles, he said, ' spent more
than ten years In obtaining complete
ascendency and domination over Sir
John Scott. The nature of. that in
fluence was such that although they
were not relatives they Induced him
to finance them for enormous sums
during his lifetime and to' leave to
them the greater part of his estate of
$5,000,000."
Sir John died on January 17, 1912,
after a most remarkable career.
He was the son of a Scottish doctor
of very humble position. The doctor
chanced to be called In to attend the
Marquis of Hertford. The marquis
and his kinsmen, Richard Wallace,
took a liking to him and Wallace ap
pointed Dr. Scott's son his private sec
retary. Ho served In that capacity
for many years und eventually Induced
Wallace to present the famous Wallace
art collection to the British nation, for
which service Scott was made a baro
net.
Sir John's fortune was bequeathed
to him by Lady Wallace who left him
about $5,000,000 in money and some
large properties in France.
By Associated Press.
Cincinnati, O., June 24. Eleven
thousand garment workers obeyed the
order to strike today and the work in
practically all shops and factories was
at a standstill. It was estimated that
8000 workers went on strike in Cin
cinnati and 3000 more in Mount
Healthy and Reading, suburbs, and in
Newport and Covington, Ky., across
the river from Cincinnati. John Rel
singberber, business manager of the
local union, and B. A. Laiger, Inter
national secretary, still insist the issu
ance of the strike order was uncon-
WILSON MAY REFUSE
OFFERED RESIGNATION
Acceptance Held Back Pending
McReynolds' Report and
Investigation of the
Local Situation.
By Associated Press.
Washington, June 24. Tile house
committee, at a hearing Thursday,
will investigate the delay ordered by
Attorney-General McReynolds In fed
eral prosecutions at San Francisco of
Maury Disss and Drew Camlnettl, In
stitutional and Illegal, but the work- dit ted under the white slave law, and
ers declare that they have received a offkors of the Western Fuel rom
telegram from Thomas Rickert, inter- j y imh lnl ,-,. w..si.i.a. y to de
rational president, sanctioning the .. , ., .
calling of the strike and urging the
men and women to stand firm until
their demands are granted.
As generally formulated, the women
workers demands are for a 48 hour
week. The men ask for the same
working hours or a 50-hour week
with a 10 per cent increase in wages.
Speeding Car Capsizes
Goldsboro Relief Car Al
... so Is Wrecked.
By Associated Press.
Salisbury, Md., June 24. Despite
hi efforts belni; made by the author
ities to keep secret the developments
in the investigation into the death of
Miss Florence Walnwright, the young
woman bookkeeper found dead in the
office of the Home Gas company Fri
day night, it Is now known that the
vounz woman did not die of poison, as
at first believed, but from a criminal I gaVS He Will Never Yield Un-
Friday afternoon in the yard back of
the gas company office,
That the young woman did not die
sitting at her desk, as was made to
appear, now seems certain. In all
probability she was carried Into the
office and placed at the desk tn the
position In which she was found. It Is
thought at least three persons were
present with the young woman when
she died.
Harold Smith, the manager of the
gas company, testified before the coro
ner's Jury, it Is said, that he was In
the office all the afternoon, leaving
there at 6:15, and that the young wo
BY
J.T. OLIVER FOR OFFICE
less at Request of Oliver
Himself.
Special to The Gazette-News.
Goldsboro, June 24. Nine persons
ere flung to the ground, five of them
being painfully injured, when an au
tomobile of John Borden, driven by a
colored chauffeur, turned turtle near
the city hull late Monday afternoon.
he injured:
Mrs. R. B. Miller, rib, ankle and
collar bone broken.
Mrs. D. R. Korneguy, shoulder brok-
n und face cut.
Miss Mary Borden, jawbone broken
and teeth knocked out.
Mrs. Borden and Mlsa Virginia pain
fully bruised
Miss Helen Creech, who came to
their assistance in another car, car
ried the two younger children home,
and in the excitement forgot to fasten
the cluth, her machine dashing off to
ruin.
No blame is attached to the chauf
feur, who was urged by Mrs. Borden
to Bpeed up to escape a storm. Mrs.
Borden and two. daughters have been
from a, hospital only one week, the
girls Just convalescing from an oper
ation for appendicitis.
Gazette-News Bureau,
Wyatt Building,
Washington, June 24.
Major Charles M. Stedman said yes
terday with reference to his recom
mendntlon of John T. Oliver for post
master of Reldsvllle, that he would
never take Oliver's name down unless
Mr. Oliver hlinBelf made the request
II,. ...i 1 ,1 ha ha1 rnnnmmnnded e most
man had been complaining of feeling I, , d((mocrat for the Reldsvllle place
111. Smith says he left the young wo- nnH ona hB ,,,,.,. eminently qualified
man alone in the office and went
home.
Mrs. Elmer Smith, wlfo of a former
employe and a friend of Miss Waln
wright, testified, It Is said, that she
was with the young woman from 4
until 6:45 o'clock, leaving her at the
office with Harold Smith. She testl
fled, it Is said, that Miss Walnwright
was quite 111 all the while she was
with her. Miss Walngate, the stenog
rapher, employed by the gas company
says she left the office at 6:30 o'clock,
No arrests have been made, but rumor
persist that there will be.
PELKEY ACQUITTED
PuglllHt Aei'UHcd of Manslaughter for
Mccarty's Icath Is Set Free
by Jury.
By Associated Press.
Calgary, Alberta, June 14. Arthur
Pclkey. the pugilist, last night was ac
quitted of a manslaughter charge
which was placed against him as a re
sult of the death of Luther Mccarty,
who died In the first round of a sched
uled 10-round bout at the Burns arena
here May 24, last
It was charged by the government
that McCarty died aa the result of a
Iktered bv Pelkcy. The
Jury was out less than an hour and allous to him.
hnir hefnre return ng tne veraici, ai-1 nu
th
was
an
to fill the office.
I will never recommend any one
for the Reldsvllle postmastershlp but
John T. Oliver, unless Mr. Oliver him
self reouests me to withdraw his
name." said the Fifth district con
gressman. "I have received nothing
but kindness and courtesy from Bena
tor Simmons In connection with th
Oliver controversy. I have no doubt
that In recommending Mr. Oliver In
tentlonally endeavored to Injure the
character of Senator Simmons and
that he was actuated only by what he
thought was Just and proper. Senator
Simmons now has the files ot tne
Reldsvllle Review which I sent to him
and which he has kindly consented to
examine or have examined."
It la understood that Senator 81m
mnns Is equally as determined to fight
Oliver as Representative Stedman Is to
advocate his appointment. Unless
some very strong and unforeseen pres
sure Is brought to bear upon Post
master General Burleson he will not
send Oliver's name to the president,
It Is declared that the charge that
Oliver had bitterly assailed Senator
Simmons' political Integrity has been
Investigated and found to be substan
tlally true, and the department has
no desire to fores a man upon Senator
Simmons who was personally obnox
senator today confirmed the
Hough Chief TustiJe Harvey's charge nomination of J. H. Carter to be Port
ias said to unfavorable to the defend- master at Mt Airy and P. J. Caudell
nt I . i , I for postmaster at St. Pauls,
S .TURTLE, 5
in
CONTEST IS SETTLED
A. C. Link Will Be Nominated
for the Much Sought
Job.
t'hairmun Clayton today announced
the decision of the committee to have
a hearing and take up resolutions by
Representative Kahn of California.
While the purpose of the Thursday
hearing is not to begin an investiga
tion of the merits of the prosecutions,
it is to determine upon action on the
Kahn resolutions calling upon the at
torney to send to congress all papers
in the case, which are expected to dis
close the official reasons for the post-,
ponements.
Representative Hinebaugh's resolu
tion to direct the Judiciary committee
to investigate the entire affair was to
day referred to the rules commit
tee. Washington, June 24. U. S. Attor
ney McNab's resignation, wired Satur
day to President Wilson, wlth,startllng .
charges that Attorney General Mc
Reynolds had ordered delays In cer
tain criminal prosecutions in San
Francisco which threatened to defeat"
justice, lay still unacted upon before
President Wilson today.
The situation, which already has
called forth-various explanations, was
taken up at the cabinet meeting. At
torney General McReynolds, however,
declined to talk at all about It
The Impression prevailed that ac
ceptance of the resignation was being
hold back pending some further inves
tigation, at the conclusion of which,
it either would be uccepted or declin
ed. Yesterday President Wilson called
npon Mr. McReynolds for a full report
on the incident.
The delayed prosecutions are those
of Drew C. Caminetti, son of Anthony
Caminnctti, the new commissioner
general of immigration,' Indicted under
the white slave law, and officials of the
Western B'uel company. Indicted for
conspiracy to defraud the customs.
When the cabinet meeting broke up.
the only announcement on the McNaD
ease came from Attorney General
Reynolds.
'The president . will Issue a state
ment on the subject In due course,"
was his only comment.
It was understood that the attor
ney-general's report presented at
President Wilson's direction, was an
oral one and that Secretary Bryan, a
friend of the elder Camlnettla, and
Secretary Lane, familiar with Cali
fornia affairs, participated In the dis
cussion, which was general.
While White House officials would
not anticipate the president's state
ment, some administration officials
understood that McNab's resignation
will be accepted and that the president
will designate a new prosecutor and
fill an existing vacancy on the federal
bench in San Francisco that the cases
may go to trial almost Immediately.
The president's statement probably
will Include a report from the attorney-general,
explaining the circum
stances that brought about the de
lay.
Gaatette-News Bureau,
Wyatt Building,
Washington, June 24.
The contest over the selection of
postmaster for Hickory was brought
to an end today, when Representative
Webb recommended A. C. Llnl" for ap
pointment to the much-sought-after
place. Mr. Link has been enaoraen
by a large number ot prominent citi
zens of Hickory and It la understood
and will not be opposed by either Sen
ator 8lmmons or Senator Overman.
His nomination will be made, prob
ably, this week. 1
In regard to the opposition to J. M.
Swann, who has been recommenaoj
by Mr. Webb for the Marshall post
office. Representative Webb said today
he would Insist on Mr. Swann' ap
pointment and would not withdraw
his nama unless notified In writing by
Postmaster General Burleson that he
would not appoint Swann.
Judge Moore Takes First Prlio.
. By Associated Press
London, June 24. Judge W. H.
Moore of New York took first prlxe
at the International Horse show to
day for slnifle harness horses over
14.1 and not exceeding 16 hands.
Failed Boot Kills Himself.
HUNGER STRIKING IS
BECOMING POPULAR
Men In FingKHh Prisons for Various
Crimes Are Helng Foil Ibl y
Fed.
Bf Associated Press.
Glasgow, Scotland, June 24. Piter
Donaldson, a partner In the firm of
James Watson Co., which suspended
payment June 11, drowned himself to
day at Kllcreggan, a waisnng pim
on the Clyde.
By Associated Press.
London. June 2.S. Edwy Clayton,
the chemist sentenced to tl months
Imprisonment on June 17 for con- ;
splracy In connection with the mili
tant surragette leaders, was released
from Jail today In a very weak con
dition as the result Of a "hunger
strike." M .
It appears from statements made by
released prisoners that many convicts
who are not suffragists have followed
the example of the suffragettes. Three
mnn In one of the prisons have for
some weeks declined to eat and are be
ing forcibly fed.
JEALOUS, SHOOTS WIFE
AND SELF TO DEATH
By Associated Prats.
Mobile, Ala., June 24. H. Clay
Mills, a prominent naval stores oper
ator of Atmor. Ala., early this morn-
Ing shot his wife to death w'.th a re
volver, then blew out his own brains
with the same weapon. It Is said the
deed was the result of Jralounv. Three
little children of the counle were In
the house at the time of the traerlv,
Mills and his wife were bottt prom
inently connected In South Al''!'
and MlmiHlpil.
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A (pent dial of work hus.bwn done!
Contlnued on pge four.
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