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Hie Want Ad, Helps Home Seekers. Helns Helpers. Helps Builders, To Find What They Want. I?; J Page Eight. V I LAST EDITIOil V n C, SATURDAY EVE.NTtfGr, JUKE 7, 1913. PRICE DAILY 2c; SUNDAY 5o i 1 1 i t N T a "n rr- A M Tn -rr- HEWS, yOL. 45. O. S5TO CHARLOTTE. N Senator Overman Believes Chaige Of Wilson "insidious" Loooy, as inz Has Charg e d Be Found. jhinte It Taking a Rest in And is Feeling vOives Out An Inter- tsting Interview Undo Old Ben a-- :. Beaming with de- -.. ;r home again for the . e e first of December . c ( Herman, who is here , . . -; duscussed the lobby - -.villi a News represen- ..: v .r.oon. Despite his ar - chairman of the lobby n-violi holds sessions from '.. p. rn. daily, Mr. Overman of health. Overman is confident that irr.t Wilson said about the "lco';v will be proven to :1 e present investigation. ;i -.: did not charge anyone a crook or attempting to rroperly influence the sen- e reflect on any senator ? of the presence in T--'-Vcrl of an "insidious" lobby "-'"I'xrr.c to create a wrong pub--r'7c"-!r.::.: in regard to certain ;l;.I--76j,"ir the tariff bill now under t;r""v "; coing to be proven as ".X"h;5:t5ed. Overman goes back to Wilton in time to begin Monday 4 xi" ' -tion tne so-called lobby-;V-t.o !.H be asked to tell who Vv: tiem and what influence is be it 4 ;;7:r efforts. The day of directly ir.tluc-ncing senators is past pt'i'zc senator, although there is a :s-:al inr;ression in the country that 'v rerjora! appeal as well as threats v-hvist? have senators do their bid fcrTr..? i not now true although is feme evidence that it has UNCLE SAM IN THE "MOVIE" BUSINESS By Associated Press. .a, Washington, June 7. Through j award of contracts for severa ,s and feet of motion picture o, it became known today that jnited States government is'engagt,. in the "movie" business on a big scale. The enterprise is being carried on by the reclamation service in its camps in the west, which have been established in connection with great irrigation pro jects and other engineering work. According to an official statement, in all the large camps, meeting halls are erected and a general club is estab lished. The government furnishes books and daily papers, and provides lecturers and other entertainers. The hall is also used for dances but the moving pictures form one of the chief features of the entertainment supplied by the government. HE THE FRENCH PEOPLE BEING T E D ' Mil C IN PEAK p D ON BONDS rr :e past methods of lobby- 5 CLOSE OF FRIENDSHIP By Associated Press. Pitts-burg, June 7. The address of Baron Chinda, Japanese ambassador at dinner here last night to the new American Ambassador to Japan, Geo. W. Guthrie, was followed with great interest, owing to the prominence he has taken in recent international af fairs. Viscount Chinda said: "Allow me to express my profound appreciation of the privilege kindly ex tended to me to assist at this brilliant function held in honor of His Excellen cy Mr. Guthrie, your new ambassador to the Court of Tokio. "Once more has your illustrious and respected president shown his hign qualities of statesmanship, in the choice of th rieht man in the right her different now. Large j piace. it is therefore with an un mixed feeling of delight that I join in this public demonstration "of good will tendered to your honored ambassador. Especially great is my pride to think that I am the first of all my coun trymen to extend to. him the hearty good will which Is no doubt in abund ant store for himin Japan. "Gentlemen, the constant improve ment in the means of communication and transportation is substantially re ducing the geographical distance which intervenes between different parts of the world. "The United States and Japan, sep arated as they are by the waters of matters affecting their ) the Pacific ocean, are now brought, and are destined to be brougnt, into closer contact with each other in all branches of peaceful activities. "I do not deny that such contact is liable to give rise to occasional misun derstandings and complications, but I do deny the existence, or the possible existence of any phase in those diffi culties which would not eventually :it:o r.i.-cr had called the name of Jieia to uu nuu uiucij s-l Carolinian as a lobbyist. diplomatic treatment tne treatment re ?.cruracies. wrong classifies of justice and fair play and of a sym s an! errors in the house bm . Pathetic understanding of the problems - :o corrected, thinks the sen- of each nation by the other It s this v v Pv0Pf.tc chan-es in the spirit that has so eminently character-.::::.::;-.--fa?Sam - ized the American people and has also Senator Overman to see the democratic :ed o . and one of the :.' er o: people establish, headquar ?:5 :-; v.--:.i::gton at the beginning ' each congress and their expenses re raid H- some one. Now that the ei'.hrioii calling for an investigation 2; ' e:- Introduced Senator Overman ::e .rvrjiiqation wm De tnorougn c-;i:?ie in order to inform the i ar. r-; r le iust what interests -vlc!r. o defeat the tariff bill. ;a:-:r Overman before leaving in;-.:- Thursday night gave his rony :.: which he stated that no :.l ri .i ro improperly influence 1 T - - , . 1 -V-rt-V. r ' nl.n i ar.i ' grates had called on ests and he was always glad to hera and hear their complaints, -en v.-ho had helped make North :a a grear industrial state feared the f-oc'on schedules as it passed o .e would injure them and had i.izi so. he did not consider this 'ing in the commonly accepted i'ion of the term and he was glad THE WEATHER. 5 Forecast for North Carolina. -;; Local thundershowers tonight -11- or Sunday. Light to moderate X south and southwest winds. X t ; in va.i iciuiy uiucu iuc vvm v. ic Dledees ! taken b' Japan in dealing with ' . that t5ons of international moment. It is JSe IS indl I that thns flilfiS- industry shall be de-, V lul.'Y1 :"" ;7wfi t i u i 2 the-true and lasting satistaction oi an h-.Te comes a law K shculd be the noble endeav l '?z vf beei ke?t or of every patriotic man in both coun no industry will be seriously j" e direct his attention to an v.n.-3?. n he the siisrar nlanters . haeis nr L-.;na ana 1 hehevp that, with! , nfmnt no in v.rc-v. ; ! any proDiem iuai may """"" ana new meinua , intercourse and to transmit to our be able to continue rais-1 ho ,in.nottpd record cf our . j mutual good understanding bequeath a n hv nnr forefathers. Our rec- hc- flished in ten days is not ord form part of our dear and valued i.;fhL2: oussion of the tariff bill , assets. it should be preserved. It nouia De aiiiiJii"cu nioniably. y investigation which -:rte'I . . . . . i ail ages to v-ouic. iin within a week the I n-n nntinns. bound oy sucn aus- ':"' :!; l ci "ported back and to the i Dici0us tradition and guided by the i-.w-v -the fight will begin." . !eame aims and the same aspirations- Vtekly Review Of Stock Maiket Iun Thc:r. ;i.P; '' the , li-V r I am sure that the expressions of friendship voiced by such dis .inguisl ed leaders of American Politics can not fail to touch a responsive chord in the hearts of all thinking men on both sides of the Pacific." t contribute to the pacific progress nf thft world, should forever remain good and trusted neighbors. And i feel, gentlemen, that my humble la bors in this direction find ready co operation and encouragement at the hands of your great president as well - ,tt- rpnnwned secretary ot .Heavy liquida- f. T -Rrvan. and your worthy securities market this "' sent ative to Japan, Mr. Guthrie, ' "ations at times declined i66" a hv his- presence tonight. - The average price for reached the lowest level ' and the market was 'insertled much of the vi's pome improvement cf the week. h.-re were largely a re- ittiement abroad. LI-'- !! London account was 'appointment was ex rfc latest dissolution plans ;' ?n roads. r-'nt weather report of ""tin? that there was a !f ncy of rain in certain 'YPfl some uneasiness as 5 -or crops. Reports from ;"?..?ardinar thA simnnspH ho attorney general to charlotte and Columbia, has reumea certain large corpora-! his run after having been in Sanrora, t i'iiipfi uHtti mori-aii -mi t - ic -foil rornvering irom nrir.us stocks. the effects of an accident he had on '-' were weak and some of the road. , . idored issups rpgistPwH anA Tra. Allison have a nne f'or.i; . v.1' . " vr-. Allison IS :n,f , mere was some truck xarm in f ioriua.. ' - a ,r,f,n fe , pffeot on -mon. monooro- in Pnntjiin Allison's absence. o ijas n-!ille, although it was' Captain Allison is one of the most pop Ht; -V,? !"q-:irs that stiffening ular conductors on the Southern, lie ie end of the month knows everybody and every douj u.. i fjc-f. 5 We ft.,, i "i o r -ion RAPT. ALUS BLSUMES RUN a r-ont t a Allison, for 36 years ronnnotor on the C. C. & A.. DetWxi By .Associated Press. , June 7. "The French people .coming . obliterated: alcoholism. ,-erculosis, and the absence of ade iaiate hygiene decimate the country." is the opinion of Alexandre Ribot. a former premier of France, as express-' ea recently before the Hygiene Social Alliance. "Our people must be in structed in the perils that menace us," the speaker continued; "it will require the resources and strength of the government successfully to combat the dangers." This pessimistic view of the future of the French people was shared by another prominent Frenchman, Leon Bourgeois, who also has served his country as premier. M. Bourgeois de clared that although the death rate of tuberculosis had fallen in England and in Germany to 11 for 10,000 popu lation, the rate in France was 22.5 for 10,000. The general mortality in France, notwithstanding the progress of medicine and surgery, was still from 18 to 19 per 1,000, while in Eng land, in Holland and in the Scandina vian countries the mortality did not exceed 14 per thousand. "Indifference to these conditions, and national inertia, imperil the very existence of the people," was the clos ing declaration of Burgeols. Six hundred and sixty-six million aires, in francs, died in France in 1912. Reduced to Sollars and cents, this puts any man having $200,000 in the mill ionaire class. Nevertheless, the total of Inheritances in the republic for the year amounted to $71,000,000, and 30 of these six hundred and sixty-six men of wealth left fortunes greater than one million dollars. These statistics show that in France wealth is comparatively well distribu ted among the population. Three hun dred and one of the six hundred and sixty-six left fortunes ranging from $200,000 to $400,000 and eighty-nine from $400,000 to $1,000,000. Of the very wealthy, three men left fortunes greater than $10,000,000. Alfonso of Spain has a peculiar aver sion to gloves, and he refuses to wear them, even on great state occasions. In the beginning the strict etiquette of the court of Spain was shocked, but now the young king's independence is taken as a matter of course. Alfonso has also a keen and quick eye, and he relates this story of an incident in the Pyrenees. Passing through a little village theToyal auto mobile misbehaved, and the royal trav eler alighted to direct the royal chauf feurs in making repairs-. The mayor of the village struggled into a white collar and his best clothes and came forward to offer assistance. The king asked him to show him around the village and the two men left the car in the road and walked through the town. In the office of the mayor was a pic ture of Alfonso, but wearing white gloves. This caused the king to ap proach and examine the print closely. "Never have I worn white gloves," mut tered Alfonso. Then the mayor came forward, covered with confusion, and explained. The picture was originally of Alfonso XII., the kings father. When son followed father to the throne the thrifty mayor decapitated Alfonso XII. and had the head of Alfonso XIII. painted on the original canvas. He had not, however, known about the gloves. Followers in Paris of the doctrines of the late Count Tolstoy are interest ed in the example set by a Russian of great wealth, Alexis Savaroff, who spends one-half of his day as a man of fashion and the other half as a pa per hanger, earning $12 a week. M. Savaroff does not carry his mas ter's precepts so far that he denies himself the pleasures offered by his wealth, but he believes, and tries to affirm by his life, that each man ought to do his share in the world's un pleasant work He arrives at his job each morning in his automobile, gets into bis overalls, and begins, work. He is employed by a St. Petersburg firm of contracting interior decorators, and lately was promoted to the position of foreman. When the whistle blows at the end of the day Savaroff returns home and-there begins his life of so cial prominence and obligation. He has been doing this for six years, and declares himself happy and contented. King Chowfa Maha Vajiravudh, the ruler of Siam, is credited with a total of 704 wives, according to a Paris newspaper, and he is in constant dan ger of having tneir numDer aauea iu, for by an ancient Siamese custom he must espouse any young girl who of fers herself in marriage. In this way he is said to have married recently a Siamese girl who had been Drougnt up in an English family and educated in the doctrines of the suffragettes. Soon after her marriage this young woman started a suffragette campaign among her co-wives, with the result that the unfortunate king now finds the feminine part of his household in a state of revolution. The most decorated man in Europe is Philippe Crozier, former chief of the protocol, and recent French ambassa dor in Vienna. One day he was ask ed by the king of Spain, who was visit ing Paris: "How many decorations have you, Monsieur?" "Sixty-five, Sire," answered M. Cro zier. "Sixty-five," exclaimed the king, "that's two more than I have. A One-Man Filibus tei In Full Blast PISGIB FOBEST TBACT MAY BE BOUGHT BY GOVT (By GEORGE H. MANNING.) By Associated Press. Washington, June 7. Members of of the senate, fearing that the one man filibuster inaugurated by Senator Jones, of Washington, may delay the work of that branch of congress, la bored with him today to abandon. The Washington senator is filibustering in protest against the refusal of the demo cratic caucus to grant minority mem bers an additional clerk. He announc ed his intention today to renew his campaign, when the senate met Tues day. Threats and cajolery appeared to have little influence on Senator Jones. He objected yesterday, wherever the constitution, the rules and the presid ing officer permitted, to the technical introduction of bills, and resolutions and to the consideration of others. He resorted five times to the call for a quorum and senators busy with com mittee work or otherwise engaged, were forced to enter the chambeund record their presence. The members of the tariff sub-committee striving with all its might to finish the sched ules assigned to it, recessed again and again. Most of the senate is taking the filibuster philosophically, although ma jority "whip" Senator J. Hamilton Lew is, is unhappy and overworked in his rfole of the dove of peace. English Press Piaises Page By Associated Press. London, June 7. Walter Hines Page, American ambassador to the Court of St. James, is complimented in editorials appearing in the even ing newspapers today on his first speech in England made last night a tthe banquet given in his honor by the Pilgrims Society. The writers "ex press pleasure that he devoted his speech to cementing the bonds of friendtship between the two countries. The Westminster Gazette says: "Ambassador Page's speech show ed that the United States has suc ceeded in sending an ambassador who is more than capable of main taining the traditional reputation of his office for public speaking. Noth ing could have been happier than the note he struck in this first public utterance." The Pall Mall Gazette says: "We cannot too cordially recipro cate Ambassador . Page's pleasant words' The Evening Standard says: "It is good to see the power of the friendly feeling existing between the two nations thufi recognized." Washington, June 7. From what little can be gathered from the mem bers of the National Forest Reserve Commission which recently made a visit of inspection to Asheville and look over the Pisgah forest tract, it seems assured that the government will shortly announce the purchase, of this property which comprises about SO.OOO acres. The members of the commission who recentlv made the trip to Asheville were Secretary of Agriculture Houston, Secretary of War Garrison, Secretary of the Interior Lane, Representatives Gordon Lee of Georgia, and Hawley of Oregon. Chief Forester Graves and Assistant Chief Forester Hall of the Geological Survey also made the trip. The price asked for the ground is understood to range from $7 to $12 an acre, with an average price of a little over $8. The average price hereto, fore paid by the commission for land as part of the Appalachian watershed range is a little over $6. The commission is to hold a meet ing in about ten days and then its de cision is expected to be announced. It is said by members of the commission that the Pisgah forest tract is one of the most beautiful they have ever inspected. President Wood Was Cleared Jury Eai ly I o-day By 18 YEARS PAS TOR II CHORE Rev. L. R. Pruett will celebrate the 19th anniversary of his pastorate at Ninth Avenue Baptist church tomor row. Mr. Pruett has done splendid work in Charlotte. His ministry has been signally blessed, his church having in creased greatly in numbers and at all times is characterized by activity that shows spiritual zeal and church loyal ty. Mr. Pruett is beloved not only by his parishioners, but by peoples of all faiths. His election as president of the Char lotte Ministerial Asociation coming just at this time, seemed an honor in recognition of his nineteenth annivers ary a pastor in the city. Disti essihg Death, Miss Anna Ciuse President of American Woolen Cempany Not Guilty o; Con spiring To Injure Textile Strikersby "Planting" Dy namite. in The Dennis Senator Sheppard of Texas, has in troduced a bill to authorize an investi gation by the secretary of agriculture, to develop a cotton gin compress that may be constructed at a price within the reach of individuals and organiza tions of average means, and to encour age the use thereof. This bill will probably have little opposition in eith er house of congress, and the results of the investigation by the agriculture department if they are successful, will probably mean a great saving to the average cotton growers. Congressman Small this week call ed on Secretary of the Navy Daniels in an effort to have Allen Hal Turnage of Farmville, appointed as a second lieutenant in the U. S. Marine Corps. Turnage spent one year at the naval academy at Annapolis. ROBBERS LOOTED STATEN ISLAND HOME. By Associated Press. Xpw York. June 7. in the absence of thA familv robbers entered the home of John Besi on Staten Island early tndav blew onen a sate containing .$5,000 in jewels and money and set fire to the house and fled. Tne resi dence was wrecked. Neighbors saw three men step from a hlack tourine car and go into the house but thought that they were call ing on the family. The robbery was not discovered until after the arrival of firemen. 'BUFFALO BILL' SERIOUSLY ILL. Knoxville, Tenn., June 7. Col Wil liam P. Cody, "Buffalo Bill," is criti cally ill in this city, at the home ot his cousin, Charles O. Ward. Col. Cody's show appeared here yesterday afternoon and last night. He was in the performance in the afternoon but was stricken ill in the evening and was removed to Mr. Ward's home. Physicians attending him say his con dition ie grave. Congresman Small has not yet been able to name postmasters for Belhaven and Plymouth, although a democratic preferential primary was held in both towns about May 10th. There were technical errors made in the tally sheets, and since those have been cor rected other difficulties have occurred which will make it necessary for Mr. Small to make a personal visit to both these towns before a decision can be reached. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Fletcher, of Den ton, returned home today after spend ing four or five days in Washington with their son, A. J. Fletcher, who is secretary to Congressman Doughton. Congressman Doughton was today informed that through his efforts N. R. White, of Statesville, has been ap pointed an assistant in the govern ment fish laboratory at Beaufort. A new post office has been establish ed in Watagua county, and named af ter Congressman Doughton, Doughton, N. C, is situated on Cove Creek, in one of the richest agricultural sections of the state. The selection of a post master for the new office has not yet been made but an announcement is ex pected in a few days. WOMAN HAS SLEPT FOR FOUR DAYS. By Associated Press. Ladeg, lnd., June 7. Miss Merrill E. Zimmerman entered today upon her fourth day of uninterrupted Bleep. Only once in the period has she open ed her eyes, and then apparently re cognized no one. Her case is attract ing much interest here, particularly because her mother, now dead, fre quently suffered similar lapses. Miss Anna Lorenna Cruse, died last night at 8 o'clock at her home, 606 East Seventh street, after a long ill ness. Miss Cruse was in her 20tn year. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cruse, the former for 25 years a member of the Charlotte fire department. Her death was par ticularly sad as she was exceptionally bright and lovable and just entering upon a very happy young womanhood. Her illness began a year or so ago. Everything was done to etay the ravages of disease; but she faded under ihe insidious malady, entering into rest last night. Deceased fas a member of Ninth Avenue Baptist church and was one of the most consecrated, faithful mem bers of the church, and Sunday school and Philathea class. She was universally beloved in her church circle, as well as by a host of friends without. In her death parents have the sympathy of the community. The Funeral. The funeral services will be con ducted this afternoon at the resi dence by Rev. L. R. Pruett. The pall bearer will be members of the fire department, Chief Wallace, A. E. Moody, Will Simpson, Ed. Erwin, Carl Alexander and.W. B. Glenn. The interment will be in Elmwood. Jury Failed to Agree Case of Atteaux - Collins Was Found Guilty On Two Counts. By Associated Press. Boston, Mass., June 7. After delib erating throughout the night a jury to day acquitted President William Wood, of the American Woolen Core pany. of the charge of conspiracy to ir' jure the textile strikers of Lawrenca by "planting" dynamite. A disagree ment in the case of Frederick A. At teaux was reported. Dennis J. Collins,1 who turned state's evidence, was found guilty on two counts of the indictment. The first count charged conspiracy to injure the textile strikens and the second count conspiracy to injure un known persons. The other counts al lege conspiracy against certain per sons and a plot to damage property. The case, one of the most sensation al that has grown out of a dispute bo tween capital and labor, was given tm the jury at noon yesterday. The jurors began their deliberations at 3 o'clock: and when they had failed to report ati midnight they were locked up for the night. Court reconvened at 9:30 this morn ing and the jury came in at 10 o'clock. JUDGE BRACAW GIVES ME STO J 5 LEAVE Demand Demobilization Oj Balkan Armies By Associated Press. Constantinople, June 7. It is re ported that several of the European powers have instructed their embas sies and legations to take collective steps here and in the Balkan capitals and demand the demobilization of the respective armies. TREATY FOR URUGUAY AND UNITED STATES Montevideo, Uruguay, June 7. The Uruguayan senate today gave its sanc tion to the conclusion of a treaty of arbitration between Uruguay and the United States. THE WEI G0H1EBCIAL TRAVELER S Officer J. A. Harrison, of Salis bury, who was formerly a Charlotte man, and was a clerk at the Gem restaurant, arrived in the city yester day to take charge of J. B. Stafford, colored, wanted by Sheriff McKenzje of vRowan county. The negro escaped from the chaingang there and was picked up here yesterday morning by Officers Whitlow and McKniehL A TRUE TEST At intervals during the year THE NEWS tests out its own advertising columns. One week ago THE NEWS announced through a display ad vertisement that on Monday following the Friday (the day the ad first appeared) it would sellan Anna Belle Doll for 15 cents pro vided the coupon appearing in The Sunday News was presented along with the fifteen cents. At 12 o'clock Monday morning there had been sixty-seven calls for dolls; at 3 p. m. the entire supply of one hundred dolls had been, exhausted and and at 5 p. m. twenty-eight addi tional calls had been made at the office. This number in addi tion to a number of mail orders received in the afternoon mail Monday constituted the demand in response to the advertisement from its first appearance. Since Monday and up to 12 o'clock Friday ninety-four mail orders have been received and hundreds of children and grown ups have called at The News office for dolls. x A second shipment of dolls is now enroute and will be in The News office for distribution early next week. , This article is printed for the benefit or News advertisers, and merchants and others who should advertise In The. News, as an evidence of its "pulling" powers and to prove Just what is claimed for it: THAT IT IS THE LEADING MEDIUM IN THIS FIELD, AND MONEY SPENT FOR ADVERTISING IN ITS COL UMNS IS THE VERY BEST INVESTMENT. Special to The News. Salisbury, .June 7. With practically every council in the two Carolinas rep resented the annual grand council of the United Commercial Travers' of the Carolinas convened here yesterday.! At the opening public session address-i es of welcome were delivered by Sen- ator Overman, Mayor W. H. Woodson and W. M. Smith. Responses were by J. N. Watkins, of Greenville, and J. W. Carroll, of Spartanburg. The business sessions have been crowded with good reports and help ful discussions. Salisbury, Greenville and Greensboro councils reported the largest gains in membership during the year and the general condition of the councils is good. Greeriville, S. C., is making a strong bid for the next meeting and will most likely land it. A pleasant item at yesterday's pro gram was the garden party at Mrs. Charles Price's to the lady visitors, and last night the Salisbury Choral Society sang, "Fair Ellen," complimentary to the visitors. A record-breaking attendance is ex pected for today. Officers elected for the wear are: J. H. Semkin, Charleston, grand past councilor. C. O. Kuester, Charlotte, grand councilor. E. A. Hughes, Durham, grand junior councilor. E. B. LIttlefield, Charlotte, grand secretary. N. V. Porter, Charlotte, grand treas urer. H. R. Barrow, Spartanburg, grand conductor. J. E. Call, Asheville, grand page. G. A. Pope, Greenville, grand senti nel. E. W. Tatum, Salisbury, and C. H. Webb, Charlotte, grand executive com mittee. C. C. Taylor and J. D. Gentry, su preme representatives -to supreme After being In session since Mon- i journed this morning at 10 o'clock by Judge Stephens G. Bragaw, who had' never presided over th Mecklenburg, court before but who made a most excellent impression both on th members of the bar and citizens who attended court. This morning's ses sion of court was taken up with con sultation between the court, attor neys and solicitor relative to the dis position of various minor cases, con tinuances, renewal of bond, etc. The feature of yesterday after noon's session of court was the final disposition of cases against several women of the segregated district, the cases having all come up from the recorder's court on appeal. One of these was the case of Eve lyn Hughes, who left the city several weeks ago when the police depart ment, the then chief of police, Chrls tebury, served notice on all the rest dents of the tederloin that they mueto leave the city, but returned some time ago and was re-arrested, trtea before the recorder for vagrancy and sentenced by Recorder Jones to spend 30 days in Jail. She appealed to the higher court. The woman contends that since she is a property owner here, she cannot be convicted for va grancy and appealed the case to the supreme court. Her case was conduct' ed by Col. W. R. Henry with great skill and judicial acumen. The caee of Cora Summers, another woman ot the district, is exactly similar. Judge Bragaw gave the women 90 days to prepare her defense for the supreme court. Helen Wilson, another resi dent of the segregated district, was tried for vagrancy yesterday after noon and found not guilty, Col. Henry appearing for her also. Nellie Coles, another woman of the district, 'who gave a bond of $200 and ventured in the city when the others left sev eral weeks . ago, given five days to leave the city. Jessie Miller, who was convicted, by the recordeij several days ago, sentenced to 30 . days in jail and appeale dto the higher court, was also given five days in which to leave the city. In these cases ca piases were issued to the. sheriff with instructions to serve them on the de fendants and commit them to serve their sentences, if they were not out of thee ity in five days. United Motor Charlotte Co. Disclaim Responsibility Mr. G. C. Allen, who was run down by an automobile driven by Mr. Charlies Eskridge, of Shelby, this morning served notice of a suit against the United Motor Charlotte Company, on account of the reckless driving of their employe, it being as serted that Allen was' employed by that company. This, however, seems not to be the case. The United Motor Company deny that Allen was em ployed by them. They declare tnat he is an independent agent of that company who "buys cars from the firm and is assigned by the company to a particular territory. Col. T. L. Kirkpatrick is Allen's lawyer. He stated thfe morning when seen by a News reporter that he could not tell whether the suit would be withdrawn or not until he ascer tained the facts. f f I i 'Mi; i i I1 ri.k I 1 1 t, i i; lf.- M ' u If in r &"' m m II I I. I 1 t 1 if lit M e if n mil. v ' it it lit' if e "1! HI i.:if 0 4 r i. 9 k i A 8-- 'i. b i J if 4 I .1 5 i A ... i
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