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I A 4 4 LAST EDITION Weather Forecast: FAIR AM) FROST. : fi.'J GAZBTTK-XSW3 V A3 TUB MOST EXPtiXSlYB ASSOCIATED PRESS BBS TICK tli TIIS CAROLINA. - V" VOL. XVIII, NO. 21S. ASHEVILLE, N. 0., TUESDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 21, 1913. PRICE 5 CENTS mmmm t m vi .sw mm mm WATSON FREED BY U. S. JUDGE Indictment Charging the Send ing of Obscene Matter Through Mails Quash ed, by Court DEMONSTRATION BY s COURT ROOM CROWD fudge Rules that Entire Ar ticle and Not Excerpts V Must Be Basis for - Prosecution. - By Associated Press. . .Augusta, tin., Oct.' 21. The trial here of Thomas E. : Watson, charged with sending obscene matter through '. the tt alls, ended abruptly at noon to ; das',-when Federal Judge Rufus E. 1'oHtcf sustained the. motion of Uie dclengo quashing the Indictment ugalnst the Georgia editor. Inime ' tllutely upon tlie announcement of the i court's ruling Uiere was a demons! ra- tUin by the audience, which Judge : Foster permitted to pass unrebuked. 1 In directing tha.t the Indictment be : quashed, Judge hosier said: "It appears In this Indictment that the publications alleged to have been sentt hrough the mails In violation of the law are extracts from a complete article. ' It is my opinion that the , government Is required to plead the entire articles and is not entitled to ' pick out a few paragraphs here and . there and make them the basis of an I Indictment." He added .that if the government were allowed to pursue such a course It would be possible to Indict a per son for sending through the mails a ; copy of the Bible. : Judge Foster said r that in sustaining the motion of the lefense he was not ruling upon the - juostion as -to wheUier'.oK - not the urtlcles were obscene,, and that the government might at any time pro ved to re-indict, r Watson Emphasized Point. - -- The specific point upon which the Indictment was quashed was empha sized by Mr. Watson himself during his brief presentation of what he termed "other phases" of the case. He argued that if the indictment against him should stand it would be necessary to hold men who send through the malls copies of tho Bible or the criminal code of Georgia, guil ty of the same oiTonse, because ob scene words appear In both books. United States District Attorney . Akerman submitted a brief argument against the motion. He claimed that it was unnecessary to include the al leged objectionable articles In the in dictment in their entirety and that the Indication of specific paragraphs was sufficient. It was at this point that Judge Foster terminated the - trial by. sustaining the motion dis missing the charge against Watson. The, district attorney refused to discuss his probable future course in connection with the case. . Augusta, Ga., Oct. 2 1. Announce ment that Thomas E. Watson, Geor gia editor "and politician of national " prominence, on trial here in the Unit ed States District court on a charge of sending obscene matter through the malls, would plead his own cause to the Jury, attracted the largest au dience ever assembled in the federal court - here. Rumors that there would be a pro-Watson demonstra tion prior to the opening of court proved without foundation, and while evory available Inch of space In the court room was occupied, the audi ence was quiet and orderly. Despite the fact that B. O. McLen don, leading attorney for the defense, had not completed his argument In support of a motion to quash the in fiictment against Watson, when .court yesterday adjourned, it was predicted this morning that the case might reach the Jury before adjournment of the second day's session. This forecast was based upon the avowal of the defense that ' no wit nesses would be called by them and the announcement yesterday by Unit ed State District Attorney Alexander Akerman that the government would exert every effort to push the hear ing to an early conclusion. r Federal Judge Rufus E. Foster, before adjourning court yesterday, announced that he would carefully examine the articles appearing In the issues of Watson's Magazine and The Jrrraonlan which the Indictment al leaea are obscene. In order to be pre pared today to rule upon motions of the defense. Attorney McLendon this morning ' raid that In event the motion to quash the Indictment should be overruled, he would present further argument In - support of other phases of the use. He said that he expected to mver every aspect of the matter dur ing the present trial, with a view of - ' i king It before the Supreme court , r the United States If necessary. In further support of his motion to i.'.n'i the Indictment. Mr. .McLendon t-iH'.ed 1o the consideration of the whl ho an Id was a brief digest . I '. idnions of famous American law yers, beginning with Thoinns JcfTor eon. which ho contindnd proved con clusively that cnrnruM has no power te abrl'lgt the fredoia of the prats, and that, therefore, the federal statute under which Watson was in dicted is unconstitutional. "While we do not admit that the language upon which this indictment is .based Is obscene or otherwise ob jectionable," he said, "we do contend that even !f It were, congress is not authorized to punish the editor who penned the words." . ,. As a preface to the list of opinions submitted by the defense in support of its motion, Mr. McLendon briefly outlined what he said was the foun dation upon which the contention of the defense is based. Free Speech the Issue. "Our position",'' he said, "is that under federal Jurisdiction the press and speech are as free as the air. The press can deluge the land with filth if it so desires. The remedy lies with the people and not with con gress. The press can describe the beauties of heaven or the horrors of perdition untrammeled and congress be as helpless as an ivory image of Buddha." He contended that the United States Supreme court never has ac tually declared that ' congress can regulate or limit the right of the press to employ freedom of speech. At the close, of Mr. McLendon's argument, Judge Foster said he still was of the opinion that the conten tion as to the liberty of the press was entirely beside the issue. - . Watson Makes Flea. "I believe," he said, "that this is sue merely is to determine whether or not the language referred to in the indictment is in violation of the fed eral law." Mr. Watson thereupon announced that he himself would present an other phase of the matter when the present motion was disposed of. Mr. McLendon then said the de fense contended thatt he indictment la Incomplete in that the language alleged to be objectionable does not appear.' The court, however, ruled that the magazines now are a part of the record, having been furnished by the United States district attor ney. . . -. ' At this point Mr. Watson under took the conduct of his case, deliver ing an impassioned argument in sup port ol..hfs claim-that under the stat ute no paper ' of - 'pamphlet can ' be prosecuted. He said that the law ac tually was aimed at peraona sending through the malls literature dealing wit,h the vicious and degrading use brief. . SUIT BROUGHT AGAINST MASONS OF N. CAR. Special to The Gazette-News. Raleigh, Oct. 21. A case similar to that tried In Louisiana several vears ago will be called at Winston-Salem VT...1 . . . . . .. T nviruiuer i, cms oeing me case ot the Supreme Council Ancient Accept ed and Scottish Rite Masons against the North Carolina Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. M. W. Bayllss of Washington, D. C, is the chief of the Supreme council and suit was instituted because the North Carolina lodge, In falling tc recognize or communicate with the Supreme council, published a report in which, it was stated that the Su preme council Is not' a lawful body, but is a spurious organization. Dam ages for libel in the sum of $20,000 are demanded. The Louisiana Ma tons took) a similar course several years ago' were used and won han dily, and local Masons are not antici pating any difficulty in defending their case. The matter grew out of a re port to the grand lodge in 1909 when Solicitor 8. M. Gattls was grand mas ter. Col. John Nichols, Francis D. Winston and Walter E. Moore com posed the committee. A. B. Andrews, Jr., of Raleigh and MaJ. J. E. Alexan der of Winston-Salem will be attor neys for the defendant Bryan Cancels Engagement. By Associated Press ' Chicago, Oct. 21. Secretary Bryan has announced that he had cancelled his engagement to speak at the South ern Commercial congress, at Mobile, October 27 and SI. Mr. Bryan said he thought it unwise to fulfill an en gagement which would necessitate his absence from Washington for so long a period. Immediately after the Mexican elections to be held October 26. Duke Indicted, By Associated Press. Seattle, Wash., Oct. 21. Laurence Duke, fin of Bridle B. Duke, the to bacco manufacturer, has been form ally charged with manslaughter on information filed by the prosecuting attorney. An automobile driven by Duke struck and killed Henry N Farr, and Thomas G. Simmons, last week. Duke will be arraigned tomor row. Rates Held Dlsnimnatory. By Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 21. The Inter state commerce commission decided today that existing freight rates from Ohio river cro8lngs. from the Vlr glnla cities and from eastern points to Montezuma, Ga., were unreason able and dlscrlinnatory, as compared with those from the sums points to Corrtele and Amrrlcus, C!a. The roads were ordered 'to establish rates to MonUiuma on a parity with U6t to Cerdtle and Amerlcua. GREAT WELCOME FOR ROOSEVELT Gathering of Most Prominent Brazilians Greets Former President at Rio Ja neiro Today. MILITARY AND CIVIL OFFICERS GREET HIM Procession Follows Him to the Arsenal and to Palace Where He Will Re ' side. By Associated Press. Rio Janeiro, Oct. 21. Theodore Roosevelt, former president of the United States, was received with mil itary honors as he stepped ashore from the steamer Van Dyck here to day. ' Edwin V. Morgan, United States ambassador to Brazil, with the staff of the embassy, went on board before the vessel docked with a reception committee, including Senor Barros Morelra, representing the ministry of foreign affairs; Lieutenant Colonel Achilles de Pederneiras, Brazilian at tache at Washington; Don Jose Carlos Rodrigues, Admiral Antonio Coutcho Gomez Perelra and Antonio Olintho de Magathaes of the historical insti tute. . ; The party disembarked at 8:30 o'clock on the naval arsenal quay where a company of soldiers saluted, while bands played the Brazilian and American national anthems. Several committees presented boquets of flow ers to Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Marga ret Roosevelt. ' . . : , ' . Rio Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 21. Colo nel Theodore. Roosevelt landed ljere today, from the steamer Van Dyck and loaay.irom uie steamer van uycK ana eminent oarge naving aopnra ammu- rt. n d othors i,t rtic ularlv reD was received otTtTte quay bOheaTuTtnttton valued at $62,1000 from W' arsenal by a great gathering of the most prominent people in Brazil. Marshal Harmes Fonseca, president of tho republic, was unable to be pres ent, but he sent a special representa tive..-. ... All the cabinet ministers of Brazil, the minister of Argentina with the members of his legation, the presi dents of the Brazilian senate and chamber of deputies, a representative parliamentary committee, the chief commissioner of police, the presidents of the various tribunals of the high court of Justice, the members of the municipal council headed by tho mayor of Rio Janeiro, many members of the diplomatic corps, high func tionaries of the government and mili tary and naval officers In full uniform, were among the wGelcoming delega tions. A procession headed by Colonel Roosevelt and the representative of the president of Brazil proceeded to a reception room In the naval arsenal which was decorated with Brazilian flags and the stars and stripes Inter twined. Here Colonel Roosevelt and the members of his party were intro duced to the leading officials. After this ceremony Colonel Roosevelt was conducted to the Gunabara palace, where he will reside during hit so journ here. All the newspapers today published articles welcoming Colonel Roosevelt THE WOMAN WHO WAS Viction of Harry Borow Was Mrs. Emily Will Murder ed Like Miss Leegson. By Associated Press. Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 21. The Identity of the woman who was stran gled Sunday night with her own silk scarf and her face and head crushed by blows from a piece of gas pipe supposed to have been wielded by a man giving his name as George Schultz, has been established as that of Mre. Emily Will, E2 years old. a widow. Mrs. Will was a sister of Po lice Lieutenant William Maus. The police have Identified Schultz, who confessed to killing Mrs. Will, as Harry Corow of Milwaukee. Borow served 18 months in the Greenbay re formatory. Chicago, Oct. 21. When Captain Halpin learned of the strangling of a woman at Milwaukee by a man giv ing the name of George Schultz, he telegraphed for a description of the prisoner. - ' " The similarity of the methods of the Milwaukee murderer to those of the mlSHlng slayer of MIbs Ma Leegson was what aroused the Interest of the local chlvf of detectives. .Miss Leeg ton. an art student, was strangled with at pteco of fish lino. llor watch was pawned the day after the murder ty a copper colored negro, and the search thus far hat been for a man of Uhat description. COAST VISITED STORM Much Damage Done in Towns Alon Eastern Shore of Maryland by High v::: i ' DAMAGE TO "SHIPPING Uxji WiiiLA COAST New England Suffers Severely Lake Traffic Endanger- e. ..ig Off Florida. Baltimore, Md. Oct. 21. The east ern shore of Maryland was visited by a furious storm of wind and rain last night. Practically every town along the water front suffered severe dam age from high 'water, the tide being th highest experienced in 20 years. In many places the water covered the streets from 12 inches to five feet in depth. A new $20,000 concrete bridge near Easton was carried away, and during the height of the storm the Metropolitan Life Insurance com pany's building In Ea ton caught fire and was destroyed . i lli a loss of water frpnt ihree feet and ! oats to reach , 1 crab houses t-ijtits sunk or about $5000., Crlsfield reported flooded to a depth t.i people were using ro. their homes. Fish c were destroyed and beaten to pieces. Houtse were flood ed at Elkton, obliging the occupants to move out." At Salisbury a number of men. Women and children living In huts near the Leatherbury canning factory were rescued with difficulty in rowboats. - ' Barge Towed In. Norfolk, Va., ; Oct. 21. The- gov ernment barge having abpnrd atnmu- Julian's magazine at the Norfolk navy yard,, for the flagship Wyoming of the Atlantic fleet now in Hampton Roads, reported sunk last night following a collision at Lamberts Point with the British steamer St. Leonard, was to day safely at the Norfolk navy, yard where she arrived during the night in,to.w of the tug Massasoit. The barge was brought in in a partially sunken condition; , but most of the ammunition ; aboard consisted of shells. The powder which the barge carried wl largely in water-tight cans and the damage Is therefore re ported by the naval authorities as but slight. " The steamships Tordenskjord, here to load coal for Colon, which was in collision with the barge Solace, and the steamer Sturton from Rio Janeiro to Portland, Me., which was in collision with the steamer Luclgen, from Port Arthur to Portsmouth. England, during the gale which blew here at.the rate of 68 miles an hour late yesterday, were today both at Newport News for docking and re pairs. The steamer Luslgen, but lit tle damaged, proceeded today for England. With the storm over It ap pears that the first estimate of dam age has been reduced by more than half and in the shipping district to day It was believed the damage all told would hardly pass $40,000. Winter at Dulutli. Duluth, Minn.. Oct 21. Delayed by a gale, a fleet of overdue boats was sighted early today headed for tnis port. Hoats were held in the harbor last night, the outgoing traffic being confined to a few heavy ore boats. Eight vesselt overdue had not been heard from early today. At Ashland, Wis., the heaviest Oc tober, snow storm since 1908 struck Lake Superior last night. Heavy teas are reported. The temperature at Duluth today went as low as 18 above zero, according to street thermom eters. Pensacola, Fla., Oct. !1. Ffars were entertained here today for the large launch Highball which left here Sunday night for Milton with about 12 men on board. The vessel hat not arrived. The revenue cutter Penroae last night put out to search for the launch, which, It It feared, was lost in Escambia bay in the high wind of Sunday night. Bryan Makes No Reply By Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 21.-r-8ecretary Bryan when asked whether he would comment on the letter of resignation of Henry Lane Wilson, former am bassador to Mexico, aald: "Do not care to discuss It, and do not Intend to." President Wl'son had no comment to make on the letter beyond saying that he had read it when It was re ceived. . Mrs. Pltihugh Freed. By Associated Press. New York, Oct, 21. Mra. Randolph Fltzhugh, a. member of a prominent Virginia family, hat been tet free on a tUKpemled tcntence after having pleaded guilty to the theft of a gold mesh bag and a gold bracelet. It was said that relative! would take her to Washington. ... KM If MKT BILL Practically t Certain Several Amendments Will Be Made With Presidents , Approval HEARINGS MAY NOT END BEFORE SATURDAY One Proposed Charge Goes to Basis of Bill, Concern ing Rediscount of Of Commercial Paper By Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 21. While the hearings on the currency bill before the senate banking committee may riot end before Saturday, amendments have the attention of the members. President Wilson's intimation that he will not object to changes in the personnel of the federal reserve board and a reduction in the number of re gional reserve banks has made it practically certain that the desires of many senators to make those changes will be carried out with prospect of administration . approval. Many other important mortifications -jri.l be canen up when com nittee work begins on the measure next week. Among the proposed changes is one that will go to the very basis of the bill, the provision authorizing the rediscount of commercial paper and the issue of cuncrcy by the fed eral reserve bankB. The house provision, feme wit nesses have held, was too broad, al lowing practically c.U taper of cer tain maturities designated to be re- middle west, have contended that the rediscount provision would be use less to them. Senators Bristo'v Hitchcock, Reed and Nelson have3 hewn an inclina tion to extend the length c E the ma turity of a certain percentage of the paper the reserve banks ni.'ght redis count, to enable country banks hold ing six and nine months paper to enjoy the advantages of the new sys tem. Some amendment along this line coupled with a more definite designation of "commercial paper" probably will be written into the bill. Under the bill as passed by the house the regional reserve banlts may discount paper without limit for their member hanks, but no provision Ik made that gives member banks the right to demand such discounts. Members of the committee are prac tically agreed that it ia necessary to provide that a member bank, as a matter of right, may apply for and recoive discountn up to a fixed limit. May Change Compulsory Feature. The compulsory feature of the bill, under which all national banks would be required to join the system and subscribe 20 per cent of their capital in Btock of the federal reserve bank of their district and turn over five per cent of their deposits to the re- serve bank, also may be cnangea. init that connection the committee will j orainary session to consider the pres make more definite the provisions re- i idential message urgently recommend- lating to state banks and trust com- panies to insure tnat ooin siaie ana natlonnl .banks shall enter the sys tem with as nearly equal privileges as possible. A plan to open the stock of reserve banks to public subscrlp- tlon will be considered. Another suggested amendment would limit reserve banks in their clearings to checks drawn by banks, laving the present collection system for personal checks unchanged. The provision limiting the divi- dendt to be paid by reserve banks to flvn nnr rent ninv Iia Increased to six nnd tn proVaon that after the ac cumulation of a 20 per cent surplus all profits of the reserve banks, ex cept the dividends, shall be distrib uted, (0 per cent to the government and 40 per cent to the stockholding banks, may be changed to give all the surplus profits to the govern ment. The problem of whether the federal reserve banks are to be al lowed to enter the open market to buy or tell commercial paper In com petition with other hanks to main tain the discount rate also will be considered. Victor Morowctt of New York, who was before the committee yesterday, resumed a discussion of the bill when the hearing was taken up by the com mittee today. Garrison to Colon. By Associated Press. Washington, Oct 21. Secretary Garrison, accompanied by Mre. Gar rison and Brigadier General Erasmus M. Weaver, chief of the coast artil lery, will leave Washington this aft ernoon for New York, to sail tomor row for Colon. The secretary expects to spend a week Inspecting the canal In conferenee with Colonel Goethal and the other members of the canal commission retarding the legislation necessary, for the operation of the great watarway after its completion. SULZERS ALARMS FOES IBB IS SLATED Stated in Political Circles , State Chairman Will B9 Appointed at Once. HIS FRIENDS BELIEVE THAT HE WILL ACCEPT Office Pays Big Salary, Has Light Dulles and Carries Proportion ate Prestige. In inner democratic political circles it is definitely stated now that Sena tor Overman will tender to Charles A. Webb, democratic state chairman, the marshalship for the Western dis trict. It is stated that the appoint ment may be expected at any time now, but that it will certainly be made within the next 30 days. Friends of Mr. Webb say that he will accept, al though he stated that he had no de sire for the position when it was first rumored that he was being considered for the place. The office of marshal is considered one of tne choicest of the political plums to be coveted by those who may lay claim to it through party service. The salary is $4500 per annum, with an allowance for expenses that makes of it practically a $6000 a year )ob, With such attractive emoluments the duties are comparatively light, and the office carries its proportionate share of prestige and political power. ... The oi.flce.is now vacant, it is stat ed. Mr: Logan simply holding over un til his successor is appointed. ' This is one of the reasons an early ap pointment is expected. The main rea son, however, why the appointment is expected at an early date is that a whole list of appointments are to be made very shortly, following the re scent visit to the state by Senators Simmons and Overman. Both have returned to Washington, and it is genrally understood that the distri bution of plums will be begun broad cast. Tfl 10 PAY nU DEBT President Menocal Threatens to Take Extraordinary Steps to Raise Loan. gy Associated Press Havana, Oct, 21. Refusal of the - ul.an . oncress to convene in extra ln a new foreign loan of J16.0UU, 000 caused President Marie wonocai todav to issue a statement to the Cuban people declaring that he may 1 mmnpllpd to have recourse to ex- traordinary measures in the event of innntimivrl obstinacy on the part of Lnnirress. The president explains then that the urR,.ncy ot the loan Is caused by thft necessity of paying oft tne in debtedness Incurred by the previous uhcral administration. He layt the hhnno for the Dresent aerlous condl tlnna in Cuba on the obstructive and unconstitutional tactics adopted by the liberal senators and representa tives. He does not state what course he intends to pursule In case the houses of congress remain obdurate 4tit the tone of hit manifesto Indi cates that he considers tome drastic action imperatively necessary. WHITSETT PARDONED Action Taken Because of Doubt as to Identity of Man Charged with Criminal Ascault Sneclal to The Gazette-News. Raleigh, Oct 21. Recommended by eight of the 10 jurort now living, FOR MARS LS I Governor Craig has granted a pardon; liver an addrest before the Southern to Turner Whltsett, convicted In I Appalachian Good Roadt association. Rockingham county In the fall of Next Tuesday he will open the fat? 1(07 of an attempt to commit a crlm-:at Charlotte. lnal assault and sentenced to seven I A severe wind blew yesterday an4 years in the state's prison. Solicitor today, but Its velocity this morning S. Porter Graves, in view of the fact waa not at great at yetterday. Part thatt here was doubt at to Identity of the convicted man, the opinion be ing almost unanimous on this score, also recommended the pardon. Thlt was the only time, the governor says, that Solicitor Gravel hat recommend ed a pardon. The first Jury made a mistrial of the cnte because of Its in ability to agree on the Identity of the prisoner, and many citizens of Rock Ingham county petitioned In behalf of the prltoner. RACE Outcome of Impeached Gover nor's Nomination for Leg islature 13 Foremost . ' Queston With Politicians. COULD MAKE TROUBLE FOR ORGANIZATION Victory in His District Is Con- ceded Would Have Fight-; ing Chance for Speakership. By Associated Press. . ' J Albany, N. Y., Oct, 21. What will be the outcome of William Sulzer's race for the New York legislature was the question foremost in the minds of the politicians around the capitol today,- , It was generally agreed that he will make a great deal of trouble for the organiatlon In New York. His fire will be directed especially against Aaron J. Levy, who is a candidate for municipal judge, and Alfred B. Smith, the speaker of the assembly, who seeks to succeed himself. Sulzer in tends to invade their districts and at tempt to square accounts wit them for the active part they took in his . impeachment as governor of New York and, of ..course, in thjit fight; he will oppose the democratic organiza tion candidates generally. Even Sulzer's worst political foes practically conceded him victory in his own assembly district They were inclined to regard the withdrawal of the republican candidate as a trick intended to damage the democratic party a great deal t the cost of a small ,v .Mnces4on.-There,'. :was ;Aa doubt expressed, that the republicans will work hard for Sulze in the hope that he will repay them amply by his attacks on Tammany hall, in case he reaches the assembly. -- . The question which caused the greatest speculation, however, was how many votes Sulzer would be able to swing for his speakership candi dacy in case of his election. The con census of opinion was that the next assembly probably would be divided among the three parties, and If this prediction Is true and Sulzer is able to muster the undivided support of one 'action and a few insurgents from other quarters he would prove a big factor In the race. A majority of the assembly Is required to elect speaker, and only a landslide lor. one party can prevent a long dead lock if Sulzer wins. Not Deserted Party. Sulzer himself does not admit that he has deserted the democratic party by accepting the progressive nomina tion and the republican endorsement "I am a non-partisan candidate, he declared today, "and I am fighting for a principle instead of a party." The impeached governor conno'.a to a friend last night that the opposi tion of Theodore Ddugles Robinson to h ! candidacy did not surprts him but that he thought if Colonel Roose velt were in the country he would have his support Speculation was rife here today an to Just what Tammany would do in the fight It was thought tht all of the unused evidence in the Impeach ment trial is in the hands of the Tam many leaders and rumor has it that material soon would appear In pam phlet form for general distribution. Sulzer planned to leave here for New York late this afternoon. He will llv ein a hotel there until he can obtain a suitable house. GOV. CRAIG FORMALLY OPENS STATE FAIR Executive Leaves for Ashevllle This Afternoon Raleigh Visited by Severe Windstorm. Special to The Gazette-Newt. Raleigh, Oct. 21. Governor Cral at noon today formally opened the fifty-third North Carolina State fair In the grandstand, his speech being short but to the point. The gatee were opened at t o'clock. By noon several hundred visitors were in the grounds, but the big crowds are not expected until tomorrow and Thurs day. ' Governor Craig leavet thit after- i noon for Ashevllle, where he will de- of the time yesterday the wind tailed at 40 miles an hour and locomotion on the streets waa hard. Ameng the specially notable ex hibit! at the fair thlt fall are those of Representative D, R. Noland of Haywood county and B. P. Howell, alto of that county, Gen. Julian H. Carr of Durham hat a splendid ex hibit from hit Occoneechee farm. The girls' canning clubt have pretty dliplaya.
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