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0 .!. :r SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 20, IMS. - HIFNOrS ANtf OBSERVXtt BAUD WILL RENDER v ! STORE HOURJS: 8 A.M. TO 6 P. ML FULLY EXONERATED BOtLAN-PEARCE CO. Mn. Wyatte, h Brought Addresses To Be Made By Gov. Patterson and Dr. S wadener Tuesday Night Charge, Held To Be Irra tional at Timea THE SHOPPING PLACE OF RALEIGH" IE E SMITH IS -. - PATRIOTIC 1SIG Authorita tive STYLE Creations Claiming Your Attention Is Our Show of l3ew Suits $16.75 TO $24.75 SPRING DAY COATS $6.95 to $9.75 Spring Skirts $2.45 Id $5.W Don't forget that in oar Clean Sweep Sale we are offering , choice Spring Dress Goods underpriced. Raleigh depArtheht Store - Where yoar Dollar CoqntaMost HEARING IS DRAMATIC Accused Man Breaks Down and Weeps and So Do Staunch Friend Who Have Watched Ilia Career From Childhood. Unimpeachable Character Prevailing Consideration y B. ft. WINTERS. Graham, Feb. IS Toaag E. Smith, former mam tor tf Ui Nprtk Carolina Legislntare and SBperintendeat of the Durham Cotton Uui(rtari ,- Com pany", was exonerated sad his' character completely vindicated ia the charge of attempted aasault npoa lira. John W Wyatte. of Alamance eoenty. Maria trat W. P. Smith aj V. 1L JSuless. of Qrahamt eittiag ia judgment npoa the eaaa since yesterday at I or lock, made toe proa ounce meat at 1 o'clock. The magistrate debbrnrtrd -tear minutes and made the sole ma pronouncement that Almighty God had directed them ia a decuioa of inch serious moment. "Not guilty," waa recorded, and handclaps aad eheering from the big delegation from Durham immediately followed the verdiet. Mr. Smith broke down follow ing the ordeal ia ahirh hia character had been ar nasweeesfnlly aeaoilcd by the prosecution. Willi.im A. Krwin and .1. Harpen Erwin. officials of the Krwin Cotton Mills, aho had watched the ca reer of the Eaat Durham inaa from floor sweeper to that of chief officer of the mill, were constrained to shed tear. The unmarred character of Mr Smith from lioybood days to the Htature sge of forty three, jrajJheaitor that met all counter -charges from the proscvu ttoir. Not r nrlnTHIS'aT-cviJeure aas produced to mar his good report through the unbroken year as a husi neas aian and in hia relations with so eiety. Ijkwiae the acrusor established a good character, but the evidence upon which the magistrates rendered their ultimate deciaioa was that Mrs. Wratte wan of an eicttable and nervous dispo Hitmn and not altogether rational at all times. Comely in appesraare. only 18 rears old, Ism. Wyatte made a splendid impression on the stand and maintained an even demeanor throughout the trial Ilej ypung husband, who a yeex ago had received hU honorable discharge from the Tatted Mates Navy, and her father sat with her in the court room. Back in the rural districts of Alamance county the two operated a modest farm on the rental basis. Mrs. Wyatte, aee Miss Floy Dillard. is native of Brassncld township, tiran vi lie connty, coming to Alnmanee about a year ago where she met and wedded voting Wyatte. Their unpretentious liofne is two miles north sat of Uruhani She h:;d not traveled ouUidc the .or ders of Alamnace, Omnge and (trenvilU counties inall the eighteen years. The testimony teas produced to show that hh wh tr.-melv eseltaJJo wndee the least provocation and when having tnken quinine she wae irrnti nal. Tb.-l.-atijuony of the doctor saKstantiateH the r la i m The character n itfirscs for Mr Hmith brought recruit f'mn all walks of life The presiding rider of the Durham dis triet, J,li prcsub nj of Trinity Col lege, half a duren m i n inters of the city, presi dent of the 1'harul.er of Commerce, postmaster and business men ga'' a uuanminy tf teMioumy as to hrs rood report that would have licien iacrcjihle to leliee that he would have have acted ill adviitedlv for a moment. No less than seventy live witueaeai fiom Durham were on the stand. Alainsiice and Durham counties evinced widespread interest in the out come of the unfortunate girl. Forty three witnesses acre suhHcnae, in the county and from neighboring rural di.s triets throngs crowded the Alamance court rtMiui to loar the outroiue of Ihe trial. Thirty a Uujigy 're examined, tbu morning. ' Argui-ai-nts by tlie array of counsel licgaa an- hour hrter. r.linor Ixmg, of Ural am, led off for the Stale, and K. f I arker. Jr.. of 'iruhaui. made the ofvening speech for the defenie. Jones Kuller. of Uurham, made the eon Imliug argument fr Mr. Smith, an W. H. Carroll, of Burlington, closed for the State. The unsubatantiated charges preferred by Mra Wyatte acre admitted to the court records Friday, February 11. Mr. Smith came toAl&maucf eounty as eat tie buyer, he owning a cattle and dairy farm adjacent to Ka-t Ihirham. While looking for the home of H. H. Striekler, from ahora he was a pumhastf the cat. tie, by chance he inquired of Mrs. Wyatte where he lived. Bhe charged that he fbted her wrirt and. atvtcmited. toassaulf fier an3 that only by threats to use her shotgun did ohe foreatall his intention, ohe rode at break neck speed for the sheriff of Alamance eoua ty aad Mr. Smith was arrested and placed nsdet, sionI He first entertained his, armrt as m frmctical joke nntil he waa informed oaf tie aeriousaeaa of the indictment. Mr. Smith is a leader in hia corn unity. From the ranks he has riaea to position af affluence aad influence. He haa tka nnatiakeahla eoafidenca of his people. Dnrliam aad Eaat Durham were astounded at the charges and hare never placed credence ia them. As cot ton mill man for sixtoen years, aa hank er, operator of stores sad aa a church worker -he haa been a real header la East Durham. Ta Bring aril ActUw. Burlington, Feb. W. H. Orroll, chief counsel for Mrs. Joha W. Wyatte in the aetioa against T. E. Smith, of East Durham, stated that tka criminal aetioa today would not end tka case. It is nnderstood that the husband of Mrs. Wratta will bring eiril aetioa for poni ties damage. BELIEVES BBAB OPEBATOB8 CAUSING LOW COTTON fBICE Washington, Feb. 19. Bepreoaatative Heflia, of Ala hams, today told Attorney Oeneral Gregory hs believed S eoaabiaa tlon of bear operators ia New Tork was respoasible for the low pries of ecHtaa. Assistaat Attorney Ooaoral Todd, ia charge af the aati trwst piusajeutkras,' was present at ths eoafareaca sad aa investigation to determias whether tks Shermsa sati-trwat act haa been viola ted will be aasds by ageats of thvs da partmeat. No farms! akargea.sr sri deace was prodaead today. Mr. E. F. Falte, ia charge of the Third Regiment Band, proposes to give aome music, at the anditorfum at the notional prehibittoa rally next Tuesday night, that will fill the lovers of patriotism and bring compliments to the band boys. It ia very fitting, on Washing ton's Birthday, that patriotic music should be girra. Among other selec tions, the band will play "Russet in Eden," "Kiddie Land "America," -The .4: If r EX-GOV. PATTERSON. Sunny South," "The Star Spangled llanncr," and "Pixie." Raleighites seems anxious to hear Oov crnor l'attersou, anil other meetings and engagements mil be bo arranged as to give cvcryliody this opfKirttinity. The banquet of the Chamler of Commerce, to be held at Vie Varbnrough, comment ing at o VloerTi4tAeuing1 wjH ad jouru in sufficient time for the speak nig at the auditorium. Dr. I,. E M Freeman and Iter. J. R. Farmer, who have appointments in the uearby coun try, said thnt they intend to urge their Sws 1fe ; 1 xl DK. MADISON 8WADENER. rtmiitrv t i-ngrcgationn to conio to this Mi. I;twi nays lit- in eippctins to b'p hii inunc ,'ru4 uu next Tusduy ni't. iU t riinr 1'iittiTon in ft rniniir nt Livyti cf Ti (iiuHc. ftri.l is ai tlt''in nt uintcr. " ' Dr. b 4 Suci!1, fvanK?)! al ri'formcr. iit-rouijianit s (it-vcrrmr1 1'atttT M'li 1! N u niaii t'f -slrikiiig pcrgriiinl ity mi'l i a strong Kp. nkcr. K raped Prlftonrr C-ufht: I J;n'4 is i Tim- e : i-l I t:M-ra. ( 1 ry. tt. -iU Yh. 11 Jim Rtdillr. onr of the tlir-t iiitp turn w)m 'a't from 'uitilM r lanil jail y-stcr-Iay morn ing, kh t.'ipt'ir.-l nt MMVl!, H. ('., to niplit, act'n i 1 inif ti a tili rrani ri'foii tnnie.it y Sin-riff M.'t.i acliy. No details of th, rtiptTir' ar' pivon, An officer from Met 'oil will arrive hr with Riddle at a late liour ttniilit. And mauy a dear girl makes the iuis tak. cf marryiug a cheap man. The Weather -Local Ottice, V. 8. Weather Uureaa. FOUKCA8T Raleigh, X. C, Feb. 19, 1916. For North Carolina: Fair weather and rising temperature Sunday and Momtay ;Jiclit variable winds.. Sunrise .6:57 a. m. , Huinaet .3:59 p. m. lmiclore Ss Highest temperature lxiwest temperature Mean temperature Deaeieoey foe the -day . . . Average daily excess since Janu ary 1st , .,.40 2 25 as w i PreciplUUaa (la Inches). Amount for 4 hours ending 8 p m. ,-.00 Total fur the month to date 1.20 Deficiency for the month M Deficiency since January 1 1.68 btatlans and Weather at S. P. M. Abilene AshevUle .. .. Atlanta Baltimore .. ., Charleatos .. . CWlott .. .. Chicago.. . . .. Oalreston .. .. Jacksonville Knoxville ., .. Memphis Montgomery .. New Ur leans .. Sew Tork.. .. Norfolk.. .. .. Raleigh Richmond . . . , Vkksburg.- .j Waahiagtoa .. Wiiiaiagtoa .. Wytherille. TtstPtaaTUM ; mm .. . . 58 41 68 8( .0Q ,. .. 36 X M 18 .00 .. .. 4210 44 18 M .. .. 24f 18 18 M .. ..,4614 SO 40 M ,. ..4214 46 iS .00 .. ..32 8 36 20 .00 .. ..M12 60 SO .00 ,. .. 4818 64 46 JJO . . .. 40 E 44 14 J00 .. . .150 8 51; 36 .00 ,. ..5010 54 36 .00 .. ..,5610 60 4 .00 ,. 1622 tO 8 M .. ..134 26 34 24 JS . .. 40 IS 42 25 XW ,. .. 3211 36 20 .18 . . . 60 4 54 40 J00 ..pk 1 88 .18 M v4a 1 4S4 .00 ,. .28i --2l 014l .06 To The Buying Public Th following is extracted from letter received by the ' writer from a friend who is one of New York's largest Ready-to-Wear manufacturers. MI want to let you know how the woolen market opened up for next season. The Ameri can Woolen Mills had their opening on Thursday last, pop lins that sold for 90c will be fl.40. No. 9301 serge that wis will be 80c, No. 8614 serge, that was 67ifec wil be ; 90c. .The way they are ad vine- ing prices is enough to drm;? one out of business. All cordo-' roys have gone up 25. We are fairly well fixed on P. K's. and gabardines in the white goods, and any time you get stuck for yard goods in this line let me know and I'll try to help you out." A Most Extraordinary Silk Sale It might sound unusual, that in spite of t h fact that th raw material and dye of silk wools and cottons, ars rising by leaps and bounds and that soma of these) goods are ungettable at any price, yet in spite of these facts we are placing on sale Monday the greatest silk values this city haa ever offered. These silks are of the highest grades, choicest, colorings and patterns of the present season. Many of them in solid colors ALL of them up to the usual BOYLAN-PEARCE standard. ' ' SATlNbUCHESS. M inches wide with a heavy high lnstre aad a beautiful quality. Colors myrtle, violet, brown, blues, pink, white, etc. If bought tediy would eost 80 a yard, will go on aale Monday for tl.lt l-2e a yard. STRIPED SILK FAILLES. All silk and 36 inches wide, ia patterns so Biueh In vogue for the present season. If bought toduy would cost 2 50 a yard, will be sold Mon day for ll-is a yard. EMBROIDERED TAFFETAS A most cx)uiiite silk, embroidered navy and bmrk ground, embroidered iu colored d. tlgus Regular f:i.:,n quality, can !e bought Muudav for 12. se a yard. SATIN CAOIMNS AND PACI.T DF. SOIE. Distinctive French silks in the most tenut nil folori-ng. 41 nil 1 4J in.-hos aide in excln.:.e patterns that cannot be duplicated (futilities that r. ild fi r H'.'i a rd. in this silk sale for 13. J0 a yard. PRINCESS CREPES. 40 inches wide in sll silk quality, beast if ol col ors of rose, ivory and violet. 12.50 quality for 11 Jf Monday. " CBECE METEORS. Brocaded effects and Moral design Crepe lie-, tevra in a wonderful qnality. 4 inches Trftle and mast elaborate designs in a large aaaurtinent to rhooae from. Wefe .1,50 a yard. In4hia sale for just one half prior, $1.75 a yard. ' SATIN RHAMADE. In black and white strie, a rery heavy beau tiful lustre. tilM quality in this sale for $1.71 a y.rd. pf.au nu CHESS. :i niches mule all the new colors and guaraa teed tu t 1" iht A most suited material for 'In.-, shirt r liniuNoine suit linings. A fabri.- ii el! .rtli Mondsy 11.00 a yard. ' CRYSTAL SPN1.EI1 NETS. fi nu l;-n w.b in r.ilor.. niiii.e, white, blnek, lilac i.ii.l r. M- (jualitiea up tu rl.i"j a yard. Ma Ssy. .lc a ard. In the Suit Department Each day on our racks-and in our cases you wil Dresses and Wraps fresh from the hands of th the colorings and color combinations, possibly t injustice if you buy before visiting this the mos The new Suits are being shown in Shepherd PI fancy mixtures. One model of particular note is a PAQUIN ere serge. The colljar.cuffs and vste are of artil on the coat and the high standing collar. The s most exquisite costifrnj?. $3?.5p. AFTERNOON pkBSSES ifttrnoon silk dress to the minute in exclusive models, be sure to vis street. . , . .. . , , . One model of white taffeta is especially interest navy taffeta Hnd is a very pleasing combination, down from the shoulder to cuff. $19.50. SEPARATE SKIRTS $5.00 Novelty mixtures Diacanal serges in navy and black with .cftlonia 1 find displayed the newest novelties in Suits, e makers. The styles in many cases are unusuul, he most extreme in years. You do yourself an t up to the minute Suit Department in the State, aids. Checks, Combination Silk and Serges and ation in military effect.--made of men's wear lery red faille. Gold braids are the trimming kirt is very wide and box pleated, a nobby and in a large variety to pick from. Dresses up it this department on your next trip down the ing'. This dress is white taffeta combined with Has the new sleee with a strip of georgette with fancy girdU b.tnd and wide fl;iro cfTtcts. 1 side pockets. ' Poplins and gabardines in all the new styles and colors In navy end black. Choice $5.00. SPORT COATS 45.00 In wool plaids, check nation colors. Forty designs to select from. s, chinchilla and corduroys, all the new conibi Choose from any $5.00. s ) A TT e. Proper Corset Properly Fitted a If nore women of Rfilcigh knew of our ability to fit cor sets, more women would bo properly corseted and hae improved figure lines. Come down and let our cor setiere. Miss Bagwell, fit you personally. This extra service is always gladly rendered and it aids MUCH to the VALUE of your Corset but nothing to the cost. $2,00, $2.50? $3.00, , $3.50, $5.00 and $6.50 New Wash Fabric it. i . -Il : 1' ir Spring and Summer l'.'l'i Hre arri'. ing daily and al--.'v ' - "'i' :ng si!ii'' f '!. m.iV I - .1 a t i l' h ! fabrics, ill str;ie, checks ai.-l -Ij.nt v .J, . ,-ni .ri :.'U M-l--ti"ii p urea ..l.irniifs and pattern that lv I i 1 ' I g t i I' : :i .1 ... .Iiii, I: -M.-d. STUIPKIt Ollh -i 'i i'.-'il !. f.ite . '.1 I. ite find green and v !. t- i n 1 l-li:.- I . in, I.. . 1 1 : . lal :il ,. f i i a ard. Sliri.lt UHII.H "i k- .1- - nu -,.!. I -,i v e..r.e. welt. Colors p a i.n I i. h t. . 1 ' k r ,i " : 1 ' :..'' . ' - a-' ii, .'0c yard. M.I T I I" I' M NMN (M)KS r .t !! and evening v t ir I- !:!!, - .11. ,. - . .... !v- v d ti r $1.20 a Bos. I'l UN OI i:K! till.i:-. ,. , ! :., i ... and Ida. k in double I . ! I v ! ' 1 ; .i .i ,i .- i J c a m - d. EV;i.Icn PKJI r C. ! ... .. ' i ..-1 .. k ;. -.r : I ; ; .-r ecu', but w . I iu '. I '!, I . il-i . ' I i.'i A ( i.! -!.. :;ig in both t!.-. irirr-iw . f ! e.i! at ?ic. t'Jc, 5r.c 7Sc a a - d . r MSAKHiNK . TKII'K oil 1. . r . i f. . . ,m n-.v. ities. .'10 in, In s ' ..i,. a!, 1 ' ,i i at 'c ..r.d 5V a i.rd. 1 U ll' l(r nT IKIMH H(. VKIFS. ,r it 1 I tiful heer nh t .. 1 : i : . ' a n : m a . . I -, h I i r i , . i! I,.,iit I, - ;ni; ( i , h h u,( it v 1 1 1 re- taic if. V ial tii - li ae I t ' an i . a, y , ei !n. In ,.e JI.SO a )ard. b:mtii : i imii:kwi k t kf.i-i: or musk, m i , li b . colors, tl .! r. . ' ' . au-l v i. t, ii-i 59c a yjid. t Hi:.( II I INKNS ji.-t tl.c tl.ug f, r k,'i nml earlv Sj.rn.g ,nls. Colors, ,tik. rose. ,;!il..ii'n and white .',ii ii. Ii '...l,, a:.-! r a Iv shrunk. 7jc s yard. 'TINGER FARR15S IS 1.0W POSTMASTER Pepular High Point Citizen in Charge of Its Mail Facilities lapacUl to rhs Nawa an4 Oassmr ) High Point, Feb. 19-Mr. James Joeeph FarrlM, familiarly known as "J. J." and 'TingeT," has entered upon his new duties as postmaster of High Point. The eommiaeioa of Sfr. Farriss earns yesterday morning sad in the early afternoon sir n. a. merrimon, oi Greensboro, came over from that eity sad formally turned ever the office to Mr. Farriaa, it being; just s little over torse weeks since Congressman Stedmnn recommended Mr. Farriaa. Since the death on January IS of Dr. W. O. Brad thaw, who had served si postmsster for about two years, Mr. Msrrimon has held the office, having bsea appointed postmaster ad intertss sa account of be ing agent for the eoaapaay bonding the late postmaster. Mr. Farriss is bonded ia the name compear- Mr. Farriaa haa beea ideatifled with the publuj life of High Point for over 29 years, was the editsr-ai the High Poiat Enterprise for ever 80yers and proprietor of the Far riss Publishing Company for about 23 ytan. Sr. Farriss will continue the latter hjalaess. fhe TbAI from, the old WsshiEton Street, MethodM shuck has beea given . I -v.-'- 1 ' tantfafr-f cfmpet wliS'n'-'wsa foun'l.'.l'l.y Washington Street, church In-fore this reugregation built their hsudaomo new eflinVe on L'lin street aad nnmrd the church Wesley Memorial. Kov. W. A. Iluber is pastor of this thriving" little chapel. - d ieaduv, March 7, the eitieens will hold as election for the puriiosc of authorii yag the issuance of Sfi'i.000 worth of bends for street improvements. p ! There is a movement on foot among Some of the prominent men to organise S High Point automobile association. Dr. Fred Tesh was elected secretary of the North Carolina Scientific. Section of Optometry that met in UreenaWre Wednesday. The Elks have tendered the use of the Elks' home to the Manufacturers' Club pending the manufacturers locating aew quarters. The owners of the Man ufaeturere' Club rooms have ssked for possession by March 1. The mannfsc turers are planning for new, "op to date club rooms. 2-RING CIRCUS FOR N. C. REPUBLICANS (C.arlaW Irani r. Onl thing over on him if he can prevent it by a tight. . The trail of th Butler people ia seen in the Hammer ease. Aa effort ia be ing made to get somebody a Repnbli- hnn, member of the House to drag by. the sstre the corpse of the charges kgninst District Attorney Hammer into the House. A lobby to get some one go impeach Mr. Hammer has been going fur aevsral days. The same old (iu. .ta aa wawa. auv buv, naa..cr Var of WprcienfaliiVnritt I -" n.-t U- u reached aiLh tin- Uauu.rr caw Mr Britt thinks f r hin.s.-lf. end sK'ji .hows the ours4.'e of hi ei.nv irti-ns He is not going to start anv thing to pro mote the aculduggery of others unless there is r. "Sa.t"t In the case. '1 be Department of Jiftsf had ! look into the charges sgrnnst Mr Hani mer, and both rew.rtcd a. lurk cf evi dence for action, tine of the mw-stiga, tors waa a Democrat sad the othnr a Kepubliran. Somebody ma Bit ap oa the floor of the Hi.ii-e or Sendte aad impeach Mr. Hammer, but ths impeach mint will not lie. The peraciition of the District Attorney by a lad vf de signing Republicans is making Mr llaan mer and hii faction of the Democratic party stronger at home Staadpattera Bare To Wia. The news that comes from the West to Washington ia that neither Colonel Roosevelt nor Justice Hughes has a shadow of a chance for the Chicago aominstiea. The stand pat Brpabli cans will get itt aad E. C. Duncan, of North Carolina, aad Alvah H. Martin, of Virginia, are krelplng along the elimi nation and the stand, pat movement. That Boot, Weeka, MeCall. Burton, or somebody else of that school wil! g-t the Republican nomination is the pre diction made by newspaper men who have just returned from the Middle Went. Regardless of the fact that Northern, Eastern and Western fcVpublirsas dis- frnarhieed the negroes of the Repenn eaa party and trimmed dome the dele gations from the Sonth, Southerners will play aa important, part at Chicago ia June. The Sooth may hold the balance of power 4a the RepubiSan convention. Thit is why Mews. Butler. MtNaiH, ..... TT TT--TTT5X-A. jD.n.aii nn, I otli.rs are guarding rare- ; uUv trie wti!s ttiis year. 'I he Itig Kour frftm North Carolina " to Chicago v ill likely le : John M.' Mar. Ii.-sd. of CliarlotU; K. C. Dunean, of kaleigh; J. J. Britt, Representative"1 "i Congress from. the. Tenth district, and --b-ter C. Pritchard (if he will have it). T.' JJr. Ilutl r will go in from the Third V district if his faction there wins. , ' While the Republieana in North Caro. ? line fight each other the- Democrats art t getting together. There are some dif. frrences si to the program of the Preai- " di nt in Congreaa, but when it comes U Mate matters the contests srs few and , far between. The activities of Mr. But ler in the opposition party has helped to weld together Denncrats. A trues (etween faetioas will be declared foi . the campaign. The situation viewed from the Wash ington standpoint looks good for th ' IiemiK-iats of the Htatc and rocky fo : the Republicans. The old l'upuhit elemeut will no ' melt in t'ie Republican pot. The Dun. can an..l. Butler factions nre as farlauaj: id principles as the sheep and the (oat and as they were when Mr. Butler was $ ' Topulist. - M0RK ARRIVALS FOR PASTEUR TREATMENT; Hamiltoa Tabor, age. Z9, and Bobar, Tabor, age S, hare arrived la Balelgi, from, their horns near Flat Bock to tk I The Paeteur treattmeat ' at the Slattt Laboratory of Hygiene fos amnd-deg bits The la juries inflicted by the teetl of the dog srs slight, bat sa Sxamina ties ef the dog's head fomad a Usee af 'Tshieev ' ' . , ' Hi 7 -.
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