WEATHER FORECAST: Showers Tonight; Sunday Cooler. ALISBUKY EVENING POST, VOL. 8, NO. 116. CHESTNUT HILL ITEMS. UDIES IMPROVING CHURCH. Baraca Class Presented Pastor Stamper a Bicycle Mr. Bran don Able to be Up Again. The Baraca class of South Main Street Methodist church present ed to their honorable and beloved pastor, a handsome bicycle this week. The new owner of the wheel is very much pleased as it will give him the priviliege of vis iting his out of town members. The many friends of Mr. W. A. Brandon will be glad to learn that he is able to be up again. Mr. .J. F. Downuin and wife re turned yesterday from a visit to friends ;u:.l relatives in Catawba county, near Statesville. Miss Naomi Booc, a graduate of the Oxford Female College, is Kpendin.L' several days here visit ing r"lati!-s. before returning to her home in Davie county. The Ladies Aid Society of South Main Street Methodist church are figuring' on painting the parsonage and in addition to this the large tree that stood in front of the parsonage was hewn down this week which gives a bet ter iview and improves the looks of the parsonage. The Junior Philathea class, which was organized last Sunday, is requested to meet for a few minutes immediately after the 11 o'clock service tomorrow. Every member of the class is urged to be present as this is an important meeting. Mrs. M. E. Canup and Lizzie Dennis returned this morning from Franklin township, where they have been visiting for sev eral .days, v Mr. John Leach and family leaves today for Durham where they will visit relatives for a few days. ADOPT STYLE SIGN. To be Diamond Shape and 15x36 Feet in Size. At the meeting of the execu tive committee of the Salisbury Industrial Club yesterday after noon manager Hale of North Car olina Public Service Company, was present and had two designs of the proposed electric sign to be placed near the passenger station. One was for a long straight sign, the other of a diamond shape. The committee selected the idiamond shape design. It is to be 15x36 feet and is to contain two lines. On the first line will be "Salisbury's on the second the Place." The place for the 6ign was not located but it will be in a conspicuous position where it can be seen from all the trains passing. A movement was also started to reorganize the civic league of Salisbury. Father Leo, of the Sacred Heart church, is to b in charge. W. 0. W. MEMORIAL. Graves of Ten Sovereigns to be Visited Tomorrow. The Woodmen of the World will hold their annual memorial service at Chestnut Hill cemetery tomorrow afternoon. The address -will be by Rev. C. A. G. Thomas, of the First Baptist church. The sovereigns will assemble at the forest on West Inniss street in time to leave at 3 o'clock for the cemetery. All Woodmen are in vited to come and bring flowers. There are ten graves to be visit ed. Near the first of June each year thousands of Woodmen gather at different cemeteries in this and other countries and place flowers on the graves of fallen sovereigns. Mrs. McCurdy Improving. - Mrs. M. G. McCurdy is pro gressing nicely towards recovery at the Whitohoiid-Stokps saritor ium where she xiid rwert an op eration two weeks ago. COUNTY DEMOCRATS IN SESSIONTODAY TO NOMINATE OFFICERS Heeffirm Third Term Rule- Had Whirlwind Opening oa President' I Prefer ence Mailer. The Rowan county Democratic convent ion for the nomination of a county and legislative tieket was called to order in the court house at 12:15 today by Walter Woodson, county chairman. He informed the various delegates where they would find their pla ces in the court room. Secretary E. C. Gregory was re quested to assume charge. C. N. Brown, P. J. Thomas and Prof. A. T. Allen were asked to act as assistants. Mr. Woodson said: "Fellow Democrats. I am not going to take up your time. We have a great deal before the convention. I wish to thank you all for tfye good work you did last eletfionf The Democratic majority was increas ed from 600 to l,00DuHiiifeyear we will make it 1,500 majority. We don't stand for condemning things. We are doing things." He referred to Roosevelt and Taft scathingly. The temporary organization was made permanent. The ouestion of instructing for the presidential candidate creat ed considerable discussion but was finally postponed until the county officers were nominated. The following resolution was offered by T. H. Vanderford : "Whereas, the Democratic county convention assembled 1 years ago passed a resolution fa voring what is known to the peo ple of this county as a Three Term Rule; And Whereas, our lamented William G. Watson, James Mon roe, u. K. Julian, togetner witn J. S. McCubbins. A. L. Sraoot, J. R. Nicholas. A. W. Winecoff and others all bowed in humble sub mission to the will of the people; Now, Therefore, be it resolved, that it is the sense of this Rowan county Democratic convention as sembled that they reaffirm this laudable Democratic measure and do hereby resolve to continue the same as a Democratic principle of the party, and that no man 6hall be eligible to fill any county eftee of Rowan county for more than three successive terms." This was carried by a vote of 66 to 36, several precincts not vot ing.. Proceeding with nominations for countv offices the following were nominated by acclamation: Trial Justice Hon. Theo. F. Klutti. State Senator: Hon. A. II. Boy- den. Prosecutaing Attorney. Kerr Craig : his opponents, Messrs. Linn . and Furr moving that he be nom inated by acclamation. - j Sheriff J. H. McKenzie. Sul-veyor Paul G. Bernhardt, his opponent, C. M. Miller, moving for his nomination in this man-'of qer. ' Treasurer J. C. Kesler. For House of Representatives: A ballot was necessary as four C. Kjjreer. v candidates had been voted for. ' Register of Deeds : Vote still be The two chosen were Walter Mur- ing counted as we go to press, pry and P. S. Carlton, j Register of Deeds : E. II. Miller, After these nominations had The convention endorsed Con ker, maAo rvi A TT TUvdun who had run for the Senate tinop-, posed in the primaries, offered to I SALISBURY, N U, MISS HARTMANlSPENCER yf ,icmS. PLEASANT SOCIAL FUNCTION Given by Mrs. Surratt at Spencer imi nignt -ouest or Honor Receives Basket of Linen. The social function at Mrs. Swaim's, Spencer, given by Mrs. P. P. Surratt in honor of Miss Effie Hartman'g approaching marriage, was a reserche affair. Flowers were in profusion. Twas in the front hall which was decorated in pink and white roses, that was caught the first glimpse of the bride-to-be. charmingly gowned in yellow silk niessaline, with pearl trimmings, as she graced the receiving line, compos ed oi .urs. j". l'. Nurratt. .Mrs. K. A. McDonald and .Mrs. 15. W. tatcher. The guests were fir.st ushered ii:to 111 - parlor where, moid the fivgrance of red and white roses. .Miss IL-trtman entertained them with several vocal selections, ac companied by Mrs. Buchanan, ot Salisbury, pianist. Ere long was heard the call to the dining-room. There, dimly lighted by dainty candles, shaded with green and white, was discov ered a table loaded with delicious refreshments. The center-piece was an elliptical bed; of green mosses, doited with white daisies, apparently growing there, and abeve it shone a beautiful rain bow, perfect in its distinctive col ors, with the legendary bag of gold hidden at the end. Mes dames Swaim and Brinkle assist ed in the serving. The next call was to the rear hall, decorated in green and white, where Misses Geneva Swarm and Olive Thoma-prenid ed at the punch bowl, "serving each guest with most delicious fruit-punch. After returning to the parlor, there was an urgent call at the door: "Laundry for Miss Hart man." The call was quickly ans wered, and the recipient found a large basket, draped in white, and filled with many beautiful and useful pieces of linen. All too soon, the allotted two hours, from 4 to 6, elapsed, and the many guests, after expressing the heartiest of good wishes to the bride-to-be. and thanks to the hostess for a most delightful af ternoon, wended their way home ward. Chinaman Wants Divorce. New York, May 25. The first Chinese divorce' suit ever filed in New York was begnn by Geo. Ping against his wife, Laura, to whom he was married in 1908. They have a two year old boy. Ping alleged his wife deserted him for another Chinaman. Aviator Wright Improving. Bayton, May 25. Fresh hope for the recovery of Wilbur Wright, the aviator, ia inspired today bv his restful condition and lower fever. withdraw in favor of T. D. Brown, who had been a candidate for the house. He stated that he took this action in the interest of the party. On ballot his resignation was accepted and he was given a vote of thanks. Mr. T. D. Brown was then nominated for the Senate. A number of Col. Boyden's friends personally thanked him for his action. Mr. Boyden's withdrawal was the most magnanimous action in the history of the Democratic party in Rowan county, his resig- nation being made in the interest the fanners of the county who he believed should be represented in the legislature Township Tax Sollector: C. M. crpsamsn Drtnphtnn. Ben Lacv for State treasurer. Geo. P. Pell for (Continued on Page 4.) SATURDAY, MAY 25 12 VJA1 A POSTMASTER GETS A RAISE. Work on Sewer System Progress ingNew Locomotives Brake- man uox nurt. hpencer. May 25. Postmaster J. Rufus Dorsett has been advis ed by the postoffice department at Washington that the salary of the postmaster at Spencer has been increased 15 per cent effective at onee. lhe increase in salary is based upon increased business secured in Spencer during tl year ending Mareli 31st by Post master Dorsett. lie has been ac tive in the work of the office, al ways attentive and watchful of the interests of lhe office. He has also received supplies for the Pos tal Saings Bank which is to be opened in Spencer dune l!)th. T. Craw ford Cox. of Spencer, a brakeuian on the main line of the Southern, was jerked off of a shifting train at Lexington this atternoon and one leg broken. He, was picked up bv the train crew. given medical attention and tak en at once to the home of his father, Mr. W. A. Cox, at Lin wood. Five new locomotives have just been delivered to the Southern Railway Company at Spencer for use during the peach season. The engines are from the Baldwin Lo comotive Works and are of the 1, 200 type, among the largest and fastest on the road. It is said when under full speed only dry steam is permitted to reach the piston heads, that they carry 180 pounds of steam in such a manner as to equal 220 pounds in the or dinary way. . The Georgia peach crop-wiK begin to move in afew days and while the new engines are for passenger service they will be used to handle peaches during the rush. Last night Rev. Mr. Sprinkle preached one of the most forceful sermons of the week on Confes sion. He illustrated the fact that all powers are subject to one God and yet all are moral free agents, free to accept or reject offers of salvation. His hearers were be sought to confess now and live the Christian life. The deep impres sion made by the sermon was evi denced in the audience by several strong men taking a stand for Christ. Prof. Fisher sang last night in a most touching manner which moved many in the audi ence. The meeting will probably close tomorrow night. A social evening was held at the home of Mr. J. II. Gobbel on North Third street in Spencer last night when a number of friends of Messrs. Walter and Luther Gobbel called and engaged in a musical practice. Among those present were Marshall J. Henry, Eustus Robinson and James Hicks. Supt. R. I. Dickens, for the J. B. McCreary Co., contractors on the sewer system extensions in Spencer, is arranging to push the work vigorously next week. Work will be started on Fifth street near the intersection of Iredell avenue and an outfall run to Grant's creek a distance of sever al thousand feet. Another impor tant extension will be made on Salisbury avenue bringing the main from a point near 8th street to the corporate line on Salisbury avenue. It - will require xwo months or more to do the work. Chief of Police Jno. R. Cruse thinks Spencer should have a pa tent road drag taking the place of what is ordinarily termed a split log drag. This could be used with good effect on some of the streets. First Methodist Baracas. . The Baraca class of the First Methodist church will be glad to have you come and be with them tomorrow-morning at ,9:30, and enjoy the hour. The subject of the , lesson' is Matt, chapter, , Truthfulness, ' ' and Brother A. L. Smoot will give us a good talk. Everybody invited to come, tome Iwith us and we will do you good. I GETS READY 10 INTERFERE IN THE ISLAND OF CUBA President Gomez' Fears ttast Ha is Unable to Cops with the Situation Indicated by His Call. Washington, .May 2 V That 41 I !.... . . me auminisirauon louay views the conditions in Cuba as alarm- ing was indicated when the State Department at noon today re quested the Navy Department to send the battleship, Nebraska, audany other ships that could be readily called into service to mo. bolize at Key West, there to be held in readiness for any develop'' ments in Cuba. Washington, ."May 25. Ameri can intervention in Cuba is believ ed today to be near despite the reluctance of the cabinet to admit it. The situation in the island is not yet serious enough, to war rant troops landing on the island to put down the negro uprising, but it is known the, pfBqjak.are generallytitsfloursiged.by contin-1 ued reports of violence to Ameri cans and other foreigners, cutting telegraph and telephone wires and tearing up railroad, tracks. That President Gomez fears he is unable to cope, with .the-re volu tion is indicated by1 his appeal for volunteers. Heretofore Gomez declared the regular army was able to restore peace. TO BUILD NEW CHURCH. Second Presbyterian Church Hope to Boon Begin work. It is now only a question of time until a new and handsome church will be bnilt by v the Pres byterians of the city. The site of the proposed church wili.be near South Fulton street the lot having already been secured. A finance committee, of which Mr. W. A. Baker is chairman, and a building committee, of which Mr. A. M. Witherspoon is chairman, have been named and are getting busy.- The congregation will be known as the Second Presbyterian church and will absorb the Chestnut lull congregation which was organiz ed some years ago. . ' It is hoped to bund a church which will cost $8,000 or $10,000, The material will be stone - or brick. Philatheas Entertain, The Philatheas of the First Methodist Sunday school enter tained the Wesley Adult Bible class of the same school at the par sonage last night. A number of young people were present and the occasion was a very v pleasant one. Charged with Poisoning Husband Wheeling, W. Va., May Zo, The case of Laura F. Schenck, for the "alleged, poisoning of her hus band, the millionaire poric pacK- er, was called m- Criminal court today and attorneys- for Mrs. Schenck asked that she be releas ed. The judge took the motion tinder advisement. - Burned at Stake. Liler, Texas, May 25-Ben.Da- ... .1 -A Al. - vis, a negro, was nurnea ai une stake here today after he had confessed to having attacked a white woman a ' week ago. J.wo thousand people took Davis from :he sheriff. UNCLE SAA $100 A YEAR. REPORT OF COMMISSION HEARD HI N. C CUSSIS Two Groups of Churches Favored xnccuuve uoaumttee to Se lect a Missionary, The adjourned North Carolina Reformed Classis convened in Faith church, this city, at 1 o'clock yesterdav after- noon as stated .in yesterday's lost continuing in session until after 4 o'clock. The following business was transacted: lhe commission, aonointed in investigate condit favor of the following Changes of lurKcs wmcn was adopted: Grace, Lower Stone nA hilti , - M-tj faith, to compose ,the Faith narge. tm,, Ursinus at Rockwell; Tiottfnnv at Crescent and Ht. Luke's in 'rovidence townshin to ha ih Rockwell charge. Other changes were nronosed by the commission but wore not accepted. -v ..... The executive - committee nt Classis was instructed fo ' select someone for the new office oi? Classical missionary. t , , The changes of the charges as indicated was a reconstruction or re-grouping of the churched -with the View of making them self sus taining, a matter of much import ance which is: 'jponf routing" the different churches, i today- where the congregations . are . small. Grouping them is a problem but it is perhaps theonly way to insure them success in the future. ' The Prices of evervthinor has advanced greatly while the salar ies of the1 pastors have remained about t b same, Thre must : be . somethihf done'to -give tub a liv ing and r reconstructing . the charges ' will probably bring re lief for the present. CONCORD case; Ritchie and Hamilton are Found Guilty of an Affray.'' The evidence was1 concluded yesterday afternoon in the case of Stata vs. M. A.. Hamilton and M. F. Ritchie, charged with an affray. After speeches by the counsel Recorder Puryear ail judged both of the defendants guilty. Prayer for judgment was continued until Tuesday, , when the verdict of the court wJU be announced. ri PEELER REUNION. To be Held August 22 in Grove at Crescent Orphanage, The second annual reunion of the Peeler generation will be held in the grove' at Crescent orphan age, Thursday, August 22nd. The resident, Kev. A.,ff. rceier, wiu appoint the different y eomnutteea within a week or so; A splendid program will then be arranged. It is planned to make this re union much larger in scope than he first oae. Representatjvea of the Peeler family are, expectnl rom Pensylvama, Florida, len- nefisee and other states, besides , those in different sections of North Carolina, London WiC Suffer London. Mav . 25--Tbe dock workers strike today was furth- complicated by a ' waiaout oi the Carters' union. . It is now es timated that 120,000 men are out. he situation is menacing because of the steady rise in the price oi. loodstuff. Investigating Life Saving Facili- . . r - . . x ties. . . New York. May 25, Senator Willaim Alden Smith, chairman of the Senate- Titanic committee is here today investigating life saying .facilities;" on the Olympic, the Titanic 'a sistef ship'J ' . ; . ' Golden Link Society. Th Golden Link Society of :K first Methodist church will meet 8t 3:30 tcaaorrcV aftcinoon. . )