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Saturday, November 28. PC15 TWO TH3 ASHE VILLI GAZETTE-NEWS FECIAL PRICES THAT y V tl f MEAN-MONEY O YOU 1 ;1 u V .:5 i p i v it! MM ?.!:t ! V lit - ' i i SUITS and OVERCOATS TAI LO RED T O M E, ASURE MADE BY UNION TAILORS THIS REMARKABLE PRICE REDUCTION GOES IN EFFECT TODAY AND CONTINUES UNTIL ALL SURPLUS WOOLENS ARE DISPOSED OF DOLLAR MING CO. 17 BILTMORE AVE. J. W. MacDonald, Mgr. WE KEEP UNION HOURS 1 M. H. II. IS AIM OF C Entertainment Given by Club of Jewish Young Men to Arouse Interest. The Pioneer Pioneer club, a social Organization of the Jewish young men of Ashevllle, the purpose of which Is to secure for this city a Young Men's Hebrew association, entertained with a dance In the ballroom of the Langren hotel last night. One of the most pleasing features of the entertainment was the program of short addresses delivered during the intermission. The program of short talks was led E. J. Londow, whose remarks upon the purposes of the club were most In teresting. He was followed bv Harold Berman, who spoke on "What a Y. M. H. A. Can Do for You;" A. J. Huvard, whose subject was, "We Are Ready for a Y. M. H. A."; and R. C. Gold stein, who addressed those present on "The Young Jew of Today." AH of the speakers were given the closest at tention, and their remarks aroused no little enthusiasm In the movement to secure for Ashevllle a Y. M. H. A. Dancing began at 8:30 o'clock and, following the Intermission, continued until about 1 o'clock this morning. The affair was strictly formal and all resent made up an invited guest list There were approximately 2 SO present to enjoy the evening's festivities. Mu sic was furnished by Dunn's orchestra. A popularity contest was conducted during the evening, and Misa Rose Diamond won with a vote of 1950. She was resented, by the club, with a handsome bouquet of roses. Refreshments were served during the evening, and the occasion was con sidered successful from every view point, aside from being an auspicious gathering for the club. GRIFFITH GIVES FIVE PLAYERS FOR FIELDER Washington, Nov, 28, Manager Griffith of the Washington club has notified American league officials he had released players Cushion and Williams, pitchers; Wilson, a catcher; and Jennings and Holland, inflelders, to the Minneapolis American associa tion club for Henri Rondeau, an outfielder. PROFESSOR NOBLE ET US Details Educational Achieve ments in State During Past 31 Years. Wave Allison and Allie Parker, Charged With Murder, Left Buncombe Jail Today. North in its M AJESTIp THEATRE Keith Superior Vaudeville G - Acts --6 OFFERING MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY George Smedley Musical Offering. Sam Hood Blackface Comedian. Chas. DeVeaux and 4Joe? Offer Comedy Ventriloquial Oddity. Bicknell and Gibey Singing, Talking and Dancing. Thomas arid Wright . Dancers. Mayo and Kirk "Frowns and Smiles" Comedy Skit. Two Night Performances .7:15. and 9:15 Matinee Daily, 0:15, Price 10, 20 and 30c Night Trices , 20, 30 and 50c MEN E RELEASED Special to The Gazette-News. Charlotte, Nov. 28. The Carolina Teachers' assembly second day's session here yesterda with about 1,400 teachers enrolled heard that night the annual address of Its president, Professor M. C. S. Noble, of the University of North Carolina, who reviewed some of the remarkable achievements the state has made along educational lines since the assembly was organized 31 years ago. At that time there was an annual expenditure for schools of about $800,000 where there is now an annu al expenditure of nearly $4,000,000. There are now in the state 1,600 local tax districts whereas there were only a few when the assembly was organ ized. There are now 200 high schools in the state, over which the state has I some oversight and about 300.000 children in schools of all kinds. The late Governor Aycock, the late Dr. ilclver, Dr. Edward A. Alderman, now president of the University of Virginia; Professor Alexander Gra ham, of Charlotte; Dr. Foust, of the Normal college, of Greensboro, were some of the leaders Professor Noble named as having had large Influence ; In causing such an advance along : educational lines as no state in the 1 union has made in the same length of , time. ( The annual Thanksgiving service of the assembly was held Thursday In ' the College street school auditorium which was taxed to its capacity to hear the special sermon by Rev. E. K. McLarty, pastor of Tryon Street Meth odist church here, whose subject was "We Are Co-Workers With God." The teachers were given a reception that night in the Selwyn hotel by the Women's clubs of Charlotte. The state association of city super intendents to the number of about 80 are in session here in connection with the teachers' assembly, whose seven departments are holding daily sessions at various places In the city. The assembly closes tonight. The high school division mot and organized Thursday In the parish i house of St. Peter's Episcopal church and the program was carried out In a most pleasing and instructive man ner. This division Is composed of tho high school teachers and principals and one of the chief topics discussed was the "Permanency of High School Principals, by Prof. J. Y. Joyner, stats superintendent of public In struction. The North Carolina Muslo Teach ers' association met In regular session In the Second Presbyterian church Thursday, Ths Stats Association of Primary Teachers, Miss Hattle Parrott, of Klnston, president, met Thursday In the Sunday school room of the First Baptist church and had an interest' lng session. Ths Stats Association of Gram mar Teachers and Principals, Miss Hettls E. Fennell. of Wilmington, president, met In the Sunday school room of Tryon Street ' Methodist church, where a number of Interesting papers were read on subjects pertain in to the welfare of this class of schools. Wave Allison and Allie Parker, who have been in the Buncombe county jail since September IB, last, on charg es of murdering J. W. Clayton, a far mer, near Brevard, were released from custody today, on orders received by the sheriffs office from the clerk of Superior court of Transylvania coun ty, who stated that the men had made bond for their appearance for the trial term of Superior court for he trial of criminal cases, to be held In Transylvania- Allison and Parker, sons of well-to- do farmers living near Brevard, were arrested las'. September at Brevard on charges of having murdered J. W. Clayton, whose body was found lying in the ertge of the French Broad rlv er. Owing to the excitement caused by the finding of the body and the ar rests, the men were brought to Ashe ville and placed in the county jail. Later, attorneys for the men instituted habeas corpus proceedings to have them released on bail. Judge E. B. Cline, presiding here at the t Ime, granted the men bail, but they have been unable to make It until yester day. Rev. J. E. Boykin, Rev. H. L. Ashe spoke of the great work being done by the M. E. church among the ne groes, and among other things said some may accuse the negro of beiAg mbitious but he also wants to let the world know he can think and plan as other people do and he would like to take his place by the side of other men who are doing big things for Methodism." (Dr. R. B. McRary's welcome on he- half of the charge was a masterpiece of literary art, responses to which were given by W. B. Windsor and Bishop Theodore Henderson. The afternoon session was princi pally taken up with reports from the various charges, which showed the work in a prosperous condition. M. E. CONFERENCE IS L Dr. R. E. Jones Says the Only Thing the Negro Wants is a "Man's Chance." BRITISH IE London, Not. 18. The British ad mlralty yesterday announced that ths collier Khartoum had bron blows up today by a mine off Grimsby, The crew of the Khartoum was landed at Grimsby. , Grimsby Is on ths south bank of ths number, 11 miles southeast of IT OF afternoon for Washington. He m however, stop over In New Tort g, urday and Sunday to visit his friend, ' r-nlmal 171 HIT Unit.. " Devon Holcombe, aged 24 years, a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Holcombe of Candler, died Thursday night after a long illness. His condition did not become serious until about ten days ago, but for the past few days his life had been practically despaired of and the end was not unexpected. Funeral services we.e held over the remains this morning at the Asbury Methodist church, and Interment fol lowed In the Asbury cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. T. A. Gross, pastor of the churoh. The deceased was well known in Ashevllle and Buncombe county, as well as In many other sections of western North Carolina, and his pass ing will prove a source of much sor row to a wide circle of friends. He was a member of Asbury church, where the remains will be laid to rest. He is survived by his father and moth er, two brothers, Theron and Glenn Holcombe; one sister, Mrs. E. w. Da vis, all of Candler. Paper Says France and Eng- land Do Not Contemplate Attempt on Sovereignty. Buenos Aires, Argentina, Nov. 28 The Presa, in an editorial has de clared that the attitude of France and Great Britain on the subject of the preservation of the neutrality of Colombia and Ecaudor does not con template any attempt on the sover eignty of these countries. France and Great Britain, the paper says, will ask the good offices of the United States to make this neutrality respected; they will in no sense intervene. The Presa advises the countries of South America to observe the strictest neu trality in the present wan, President's Plans, Willlamstown, Mass., Nov. J? The president planned to leave here this Forest Fires Subside. Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 27. Hah, which began falling over southern Arkansas yesterday morning becann general over the state today, and from all points located in the fire swept w. tion in the timber areas, came report! oi subsidence or the flames. IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH USE I Mrs. Window's Soothing Syrup A SPLENDID REGULATOR PURELY VEGETABLE-NOT NARCOTIC HOOSIER "WHITE BEAUTY" KITCHEN CABINETS CLUB SALE BEGINS MONDAY; NOVEMBER 30TH. BURTON & HOLT OS THE SQUARE, (By W. B. Windsor). Thomasville, Nov. 28. The 66th an nual session of the North Carolina conference of the M. E. church was called to order here Thursday Bishop Theodore 8. Henderson presiding. The conference is the guest of St, John's M. E. church, of which the Rev. N. J. Poss is pastor. Quite a number of prominent vis! tors were present, representing the various educational religious activities of the church. 'With an address by Bishop Hender son, the singing of "America" and the 'Battle Hymn of the Republic" by those present followed by a fervent Thanksgiving prayer by Dr. R. E. Jones, the conference was formerly opened. Dr. 8. A. Peeler was elected secre tary; Dr. J. P. Morris, statistical sec retary; and Rev. P. J. Cook, treasurer. The welcoming exercises of the morning were featured by an eloquent and able address by Judgs B. R. Par hnm, who represented ths mayor of ths city. The address of the Judge was thoughtful and liberal and was frequently punctuated with applause. The response by Dr. R. E. Jones was especially happy. Ha said that the negro's presence in this country was divinely appointed, that the black man was especially anxious to get lone with his white brother, and If the politicians would only get out 'of the way and stop making troubl things would adjust themselves. He spoks of the part ths negro had played In the defense of the flag and declared he was opposed to racial amalgamation because he wanted ths negro as a racs to contribute his part to the world s civilisation. "The only thing ths negro wants," said hs, "Is a man's opportunity and a man s cnance." la response to ths address of wel come on behalf of the churches by ISUIllllSBIILUISSSSBSMISISMIllllJJMIIJIIM 1 Constipation Linousness-IIeadache Dr. Chase's Liver Tablets gY telephone, you can make definite ap pointments, prepare a "keepable" pro gram for the day, and thus triple the value of your time and the amount of your profits. frt A JiC teIcPhoncL lin kadi you directly and instantly' to the man you wish to meet. 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