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THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY READS IT . THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVER YBOD 5 NEEDS IT 'he Monroe Journ m PUBLISHED TWICE EACH WEEK TUESDAY AND FRIDAY VOL.25. No. 47. MONROE, N. O, FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1919. $1.50 PER YEAR CASH. MEN WHO FOUGHT ROI.SHKV1K STOP FOR A WHILE HOMtOK 1000 Cxeko-Slovak Men Wounded Battling Bolshevik o:t Way to Bo hemia Senetl by Canteen Cnipny l Infoniuttiuii Given Out by lied Cross Official. . . - . . . tk M One thousand convalescents of the Czechoslovak army which Pricipa - ed in he campaign against hJH sheviki in biberia passed through, muuiuc jrainuaj men " 1 their distant home in Bohemia. Most of the men were severely wounded iu I battle, while many of them had suf- ierea terrime experiences in me u - elan prison camps in feiberia. The Czecko-Slovaks were on the middle lap of the journey to their homes in middle Europe, In this Journey they have already crossed the Pacific ocean and the American con tinent. They were bound for New port News, Va., where they will be sent to France from whence they will go to their homes In mldle, Eu rope. They were traveling In two troop trains in command of officers of the United States army. Each train spent about forty-five minutes here during which they were served by the members of canteen company "D," captained by Mrs. Chas. Iceman. Many of those on board were old men; most of them appeared to have passed the prime of life, while there were only a few young men. They were clad In khaki uniforms a shade lighter than those of, American sol diers, and wore caps. One was ob served to have a skull and cross bones on his arm as an insignia. One of the American officers In charge of the train said that this signified that the wearer hud been a member of the Battalion of Death. They were very quiet iu their demeanor. One old chap who appeared to be every bit of 65 years old struck up a conversation in French with a Syrian who works at one of the cafes at the station. Judging from appearances, this old man must have been a teach er before he was forced Into the army. As he stood talking with the Syrian the train began to back out and he turned to swing aboard. He was so old, however, that a comrade had to help him accomplish the feat by a hearty push. On board each train was a Red Cross doctor and Tour nurses. Two of the nurses on each train were native Czecko-Slovaks, and according to the American officers, they had acconipa- nled their countrymen in the battle against the Bolshevik. It was said that at one time the battle became so fierce and doubtful of outcome that one of the nurses on the train left her ministrations of mercy and entering a trench began to hurl hand grenades at the enemy. The men on the train left Vladlvo stock. Siberia, June 15 and landed at San Diego, Cal., on July 5. They were sent to Camp Kearney not far distant where they remained until July 11, when they began their Journey across the continent to Newport News. Pro viding that they are not held up on the way they should reach their homes in Bohemia in the course or a month. A Ked Cross official with one of the trains gave the following information relative to them to Mrs. A. L. Mon roe. Canteen Commander: "The Czecko-Slovak Invalids who are being repatriated by the U. S. Government are invalids of the Czecko-Slovak army in Siberia. Their home. is in Bohemia. They are edu cated and refined men. Austria has Derslstently mal-treated them since the founding of.Hapsburg house in 1526 endeavoring to Germanize them at times by persecution and at times by coercion. "Russia has long given the world to understand that she is the protecor of the Slav peoples. She treated some of these self-made prisoners of war properly but many of them wre treated just as ordinary prisoners of war. This was owing to the influence of the pro-German Czarina and also owing to many German officers in the Russian army. Many Czechs were sent by Russia to Turklstan and in Tashkent, the capital of that country, there it a cemetery of 35000 Czeck graves. In the construction of the Muraan railway there were many Czecks employed and there they per ished by the thousands. "In Tusen, the great political pris on under the Czar's regime, the Czecks were treated like ordinary prisoners of war. "There were many Czecks, howev er, who were fighting with the Russi an army. When the Russian revolu tion occurred and the Bolsheviki took control the Czecks saw that there was no chance longer to fight Germany on the Eastern Front and thev held a council and sent word to all Czeck prisoners scattered Ihroughout Rus sia and Siberia. They raised an army of 50,000 men. They decided to go to France and fight alongside the oth er Allies. Immediately two battal ions started via Archangel. The first battalion arrived in France Novem ber. 1917. the second battalion was unable to get transportation before the port was closed on account or tne Ice. This battalion remained in Arch angel and was reinforced by English and United States troops. The rest of the Czeck army remained In Kiev during the winter but early in 1918 It started for Vladlvostock to get shipping for France. They were giv en permission to travel through Rus sia and Siberia. The vanguard was protected by the rearguard who en gaged the advancing Germans and held them In check.' The vanguard got past the Urals and the rearguard got to Penza before any trouble de veloped. Trof. Masaryk, afterward President of the Czecko-Slovak Re public, told them to take their arms with them on their journey and they were not to pick a quarrel with any enroute. At Penza the troop trains of the rearguard were stopped as the I Bolshevik government had received Instructions from uerniany to atsariu and destroy the Czeck army. The offi- t . 1 .m tk tiu A .am am a mat r 9 tk- - la S Ui uv Kill U rw ui m otv vi nrAA tha, pa(.h - , should have but 0M ,a. chine g un and 80 rifles. This the kg reluctantly complied with and .V,.,. nrnmUori Ufa mndllCl tO Vladivostok. As soon as the arms delivered up the Bolsheviki brou ht an armored tralu alongside the &nt Cseck troon traln , !,0 a gtop The Cleckg Baw , and came hat their worst apprehensions were about to be realized.. They were about to be slaughtered In cold blood. This elec trified them, they jumped from their train and boarded the armored train and before the Bolsheviki gunners opened fire the armored train was captured by the Czecks.- They turn ed their guns on the Bolsheviki and this gave them quife a supply of arms but not nearly sufficient to arm their whole force. Fortunately each Czeck soldier had about ten hand grenades. These, the Bolsheviki disregarded when the other arms were confiscat ed. A two days' battle followed be fore the city was captured and hand grenades figured largely in the fight. From this place on every large city had to be captured. The order of these capture was as follows: Samara, Ufa. Choly, etc. Fighting at Penza the vanguard were attacked at Kras- neyarsk and a hard battle followed and the vanguard was allowed to pro ceed. On their arrival at Irkutsk they were fiercely attacked. Hand grenades and rifles were the weapons of the Czecka and they captured the city. But now the vanguard was at I the most vulnerable point of the Trans-Siberian road, namely, the sec tion which runs around the southern end of Lake Baikal. The mountains come down to the water's edge and there are 40 tunnels In this short run. General Guida, the Czeck com mander, at this time had about 16, 000 men. He knew that the Bolshe viki had blown up one of the tunno'a, that they had 20,000 men occupying a strategic position ready to anuihi late the Czeck anrmy when it made its appearance' at the place determined upon. "The prospects of the Czecks for getting through were gloomy. Gen. Galda saw that he would have lo us? strategy to overcome his enemy When he had advantage In numbers and knowledge of the country, Gen. Galda sent a detachment of his men around a difficult trail to attack the 'enemy from the east and he with the main body of troops were to simulta neously attack from the west. The attack was made without a hitch an1 the 20,000 were annihilated. Gon. Galda knew there was a force of 15, 000 Bolshevik troops at Chita, sever al hundred tulles east of his present location. He sent a telegraphic dis patch to Chita asking for these 13, 000 troops and a train of munitions, signing the telegram In the name of a prominent Bolshevik officer. Both troops and train load of munitions were dispatched. The same strategy was used as on the former occasion and with th same results. In these two baitle 35,000 Bolsheviks were destroyed, "An American Red Cross unit went into Siberia to work for the Czecks in September. 1913, establishing a hospital near the front at Tumen. This unit has had tirst hand experi ence with the men; receiving the wounded from the front, witnessing their fortitude under suffering, their sorrow for those they were burying, their fight to regain strength and their gratitude for help rendered. We are proud of our country because she has come to the help of these Invalids when languishing In Siberia barracks and hospitals, strangers In a strange land, We feel that there Is no Amer ican who would not do all he could to help them as soon as he knows their record. "These men left Vladivostok, Sibe ria, June 15, and landed at San Die go July 3. They remained In Camp Kearney until July 11. They came across the continent by the southern route on two trains. The U. S. army has left nothing undone to make the journey comfortable for these their guests. "What is the spirit of these Czecks and what was their condition during this campaign? Their condition was deplorable as to equipment and cloth ing. They had al'-oady buried more than one-half their number, many of them had had hard prison experi ences, many of them had been wound ed more than once, nevertheless they were looking for a front where they could fight and pour out what blojd still remained In their veins In order that the world might be made safe for Democracy!" Played Havoc With Chickens. (From the Pageland Journal.) Mr. A. O. Caston had the misfor tune to lose a lot of fine chickens last week. Thursday morning he found scattered around 16 frying sized fowls, sowe with their heads off and otherwise mutilated. Some mink or other animal had done the work. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Fifth Sunday after Trinity, July 20: Holy communion at 7:30 a. in. Morning service at 11:30 subject. "A Sane Saturday." Evening prayer and sermon at 8:30. Every Wednes day night Litany and address i t 8:30 followed by choir practice. , OFFENDED BV WIFE LEAVING HIM. .MAX ATTEMPTED SUICIDE Baxter Griffin Slashes Throat Over Family Difflculiy After Having Been Married Only a Short While Xot E.ected to Recover. Offended because his wife left him to go to her father. Baxter Griffin. young white man living on the Law yer's road in Goose Creek tcrnship. tried to commit suicide Thursday afternoon at 2:30 j'clock by slash ing his throat with a razor. He is not expected to recover. Family difficulty, aroused over the elopement of ybung Griffin and his girl-wife, whose name could not be learned, was responsible for the rash deed. Griffin and the young lad." eloped Sunday, going to South Caroiii.a, where they were married. They re turned to Gosse Creek township. where they were told, it is said, that the father had declared ho would kill the man who eloped with his daughter. The girl is said to be only 15 years old. Griffin s age could not oe learned. Yesterdav, while they were riding on the road h ading l.ito Indian Tail, the girl-wife anouncd her .uienum of going to her father. It is not known if it was her intention to attempt a reconciliation or to desert her husband. Anyway, it is said Griffin declared that he would con.- mit suicide if she left him. The girl- wife left the buggy and Griffin slash ed his throat. Terrorized by the ac tion of her husband, the young wo man screamed for help and people living in the vicinity rushed to the scene to find Griffin bleeding profuse Iv from deep gashes across the throat. Dr. Fitzgerald carried the would-be suicide to a Charlotte Iior pital on the first train possible after ho deed was committee. CHAPMAN HEADS ICEMORLEE Suoreeds Mr. Charles Iceiiinn, ami Mr. Roland Succeds M. J. I Everett. . . Mr. Robert Chapman, who bought Mr. Charles Iceman's Interest in the Icemorlee mill, was elected President of his new interests at a meeting of the stockholders Wednesday. Mr. J A. Roland was elected secretary and treasuer. succeeding Mr. Locke Ev erelte. The fololwing compose the board of directors: C. E. Exuni. ROTP ert, Chapman, C. C. Stokes, Robert Iceman. Dr. J. M. Belk. R. D. Crov Frank H. Lee. and J. H. Lee. The follow'r.u resolutions, thank Ing Mr. Iceman for his service to the mill, were adoi..ed: "Resolved, that the stock-nc'iders of the Icemorlee Cotton Mill com pany, express to Charles Iceu.an, Its retiring General Manager, Us thanks for the splendid rtrvice rendered tnis company and for the successful man ner In which he has hardld its nf- lairs. "Resolved, further, that, we wel come to our members, Messrs. ChaiV man, Exum and Stokes, new 3tork holders, and that we congratuln'e our Board of Directors In their selection of Robert Chapman as President of this Company and that we pledge to him our most royal ppp vppp pl'P him our most loyal support. "Further, that a copy of these res olutlons be sent Mr. Iceman." Distressing Affair. (From the Waxhaw Enterprise.) This Is one of the most distressing and unfortunate things that has ever occurred In Waxhaw. All of the evi dence at the preliminary tended ' to show that there was on Intention to seriously hurt the darky. The stick which was used was "about as wide as two fingers and as thick as one finger and two and a half feet long." It was not a deadly weapon and not one time in a thousand would results of the blow have proved fatal. Mr. Weir Is a fine man and a good citizen, and has never been in any trouble before. His many friends all over the country sincerely sympathize with him now, knowing as they do that he had no Intention of Injuring the old darky. K large crowd of people from this end of the couty and from Marshvllle, where Mr. Weir lived several years was at Monroe Monday for the preli minary and when the bond was fixed out these men crowded up to sign it until every space where a name could be wedged in was filled. Judging from sentiment there he could have given a hundred thousand dollar bond as easily as six. A London scientist attributes all human savagery to the Iniquitous habit of eating meat. At the present price of meat, savagery probably Is on a sharp decline Grand Rapids News. Scientific parent (on a stroll) "You see out there in the street, my son. a simple illustration of a princi ple in mechanics. The man with that cart pushes It in front of him. Can you guess the reason why? Probably not. I wll ask him. Note his answer, my son." (To the Coster): "My good man, why do you push that cart Instead of pulling it?" Coster '"Cause I ain't a boss, you old thickhead." "There are two sides to every ques tion." remarked the ready-made phil osopher. "There's two sides to a hickory nut " retnlnpd Farmer Corntossel: "an outside an an inside. Mt only!rn Mnnrf?curers one of 'em Is worth payln' any atten Hon." Washington Star. B. I. HEATH, KOIIMER MOXROE BUSINESS MAX, PASSES AWAY '(inducted Cotton and Mercantile lkisiiiev Here Prior to Hi Remov al to Charlotte Wan Worth Prob ably $,5mumm at Hi Death. Benjamin Dawson Heath, father of Mr. W. J. Heath and uncle of Major W. C. Heath of Monroe, and one of the leading North Carolina business men, died Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home In Charlotte from heart trouble. Mr. Heath bad been in poor health for a number of years, but his condition had been considered serious only for the past two weeks. Had he lived until July 26, he would have been 70 years old. The Charlotte Observer, In giving an account of his death, says: "Mr. Heath was widely known as a cotton mill owner and financier. Be ginning a life without advantages, he fought all obstacles in the way of suc cess and was reputed to be rated at more than $2,500,000 at the time of his death. Mr. Heath was of a phi lanthropic nature and made many gifts to deserving causes. Among them was a donation of 820,000 to the Methodist orphanage at Winston Salem, and the property on which the Hawthorne Lane . Methodist church and the parsonage are located. He was a Stewart In Tryon Street Method ist church for over 20 years, and was one of the organizers, a few years ago, or Hawthorne i.ane cnurcn Until the death of his brother, O. P. Heath, he was a member of the cotton firm of Heath brothers. Since 1912. Mr. Heath has devoted his time to his extensive cotton' mill holdings. He was president of the Charlotte National bank for 15 years. Mr. Heath was born in Lancaster county, South Carolina, July 26, 1849. He was the son of Moses Chap pel and. Mary Morrow Heath, and was one of the family of 15 children. Mr. Heath's mother came from the flghi- ilng Morrows who hold an impoilant place lit the military history of Amer ica. Heath Is an old and aristocratic name, borne in early Norman days by William atte Hethe, John de la Hetne and In latter times by Robert Heath The Heaths settled In Northumber land county, Virginia, In the late sev- enteeth century, and founded Heath- vllle, the Aresent county seat. The Heaths weVe among the first to re ceive land grants In America from Charles I f- "BuJamW Dawson Heath spent his boyhood days attending country school and assisting In farm work at home. In 1867 his father died and a vear later young Heath embarked in the mercantile business and opened a general store at Waxhaw, N. C. He realized the importance of a business education, and as soon as his savings permitted, took a commercial course In Baltimore. After graduating he Im mediately returned to his business at Waxhaw, wheh occupied his attention until 1874. when he opened a general mercantile, cotton and banking estab lishment at Monroe, coutinulng this business until 1891. Mr. Heath then removed to Charlotte, where he has resided since, and where he soon be came a lending factor In the business and civic life. "He was senior member of the cot ton and banking firm of Heath broth ers until 1897, when, with others, he oreanlzed tne Charlotte National bank. - He was president until 1911 when succeeded by Julian H. Little who later was succeeded by John M Scott, the present president. "In 1912 Mr. Heath found it neces sary to devote his entire attention to his Industrial enterprises wnicn in eluded the Manetta Mills, at Lando, S. C. Jackson mills. Monroe, and the Newton mills, at Newton, of which he was president and general manager. Other concerns of which he was pres ident included the Edgemoor & Ma rietta Railroad company; Stock Mu tual Life Insurance company, of Greensboro; Piedmont Realty com pany, of Charlotte; Oakhurst Land company, of Charlotte. He was vice president of the Piedmont Fire In surance company, of Charlotte and a former president of the Cliffside rail road company and Cliffside mills. He was a prominent member of the Na tional Irrigation association of Amer ica. In each of .these numerous enter prises, Mr. Heath displayed the tire less enerby which characterized his life. He was twice married. His first wife, whom he married In 1870 at Cureton's Store, S. C. was Mary Jane, daughter of Hugh and Adelin Nlsbet Wilson, member of a promin ent South Carolina family. She died in 1892. To them were born nine children, of whom seven survive: rteniamin Ward Heath. Charlotte: Henry Bascom Heath, Charlotte; Mrs. Charles D. Jones, of Lancaster, S. C; Mrs. J. C. Montgomery, of Charlotte; Mrs. John Crawford, of Lancaster, S. C; Gilbert Brown Heath and William Joseph Heath, the latter two of Mon roe. "Mr. Heath's second wife, who sur vives, was Miss Nettie Morgan Haley, of Columbia, Tenn., a daughter of John Francis Haley and Perneacy Morgan, descendants of distinguished Maryland and Virginia families. This marriage took place March 12, 1895. Seven children were born of this mar riage, all of whom survive: Mrs. C. C. Basset t. Jr.. B. D. Heath. Jr., Wesley Tvler Heath. Francis Jackson Heath. Lucy Chappel Heath, Lee Heath and Morgan Heath, al lof Charlotte. "Mr. Heath at the time of his death was a member of the Soirn Cot ton Spinners' MsrHafrm. the South- Club and the f ountry club of Charlotte. In 1900, he was the pioneer in the develop- meut of Piedmont park, and it is there that "Heatheote." his colonial mansion, is located. "During Hr. Heath's long affilia tion with the Methodist church he was active In the work of that church. He was a leader in all undertakings. and gave of both his time and money in fostering the Interests of his church. "As the orignal Heath land grant extended through Virginia, the Caro- llnas and Georgia, some of the family setteled in the latter state and many are found there today. In the pos session of Major W. C Heath of Mon roe is the original copy of the 99-year lease. Among other interesting things Major Heath secured from old papers signatures of his ancestors back to the original ancestor. Robert Heath, who-came to the Catawba country from Northampton county. Moses Heath, one of those spoken of In the 99-year lease, was the grand-father of Benjamin Dawson Heath. "Mr. Heath was regarded by his as- sociMPs as a man of unquestionable integrity, of excellent business ability and of determination." PICKING UP EASY MOXEY Wadexboro Man Got $6 per Minute for Three-Mlmite Talk Anson County Chains Couldn't Hold the Stranger. (From the Wadesboro Ansonian.) Pete Stanton was arrested Thurs day and is in jail here. He killed his wife's sister two weeks ago at Pee Dee and eluded the officers for sever al days. The direct cause of his ar rest was his attempt to secure some clothing from two other negroes. Of ficer Manly having prevented him from getting a supply from his home. In his efforts to get clothing from the negroes, he was beaten up by them but finally escaped, as he was armed While one of them watched him, the other reported him to Sheriff McDon ald, who with his deputies found him In a swamp. The negro fired on them and they shot him twice in the left shoulder and thigh, one bullet pass ing through his body. He is getting along well in Jail here now. Professor C. M. Beach ana mt, G. M. Stewart of Wingate will be at the First Baptist church tonight in the interest of the Wingate school. All Alumni and friends of the school are especially requested to be present. Professor Beach is the new principal at Wingate and is making some splen did efforts on behalf of that institu tion. -Mr. Stewart has liberally aided the school for many years, financially and otherwise. These gentlemen will be the guests of Mrs. Llla L. Henry while In town. Mr. Paul J. Kiker has returned from Atlantic City where he attended a convention of Insurance men last week. While there Mr. Kiker won 1st prize, J 18 In cash, for the best three minutes talk on what Insurance men may do to serve their communi ties. This was winning money at the rate of $6 per minute, but It didn't last long and the event took place where the amount could be spent In about the sume length of time in which it could be won. At any rate, it must have proven that Anson's representative there knew some ways in which an agent can serve the peo ple with whom he does business. Mr. F. H. Morgan of White Store 1s visiting his son at Winston-Salem. A large crowd gathered near the square last Saturday around a man who proved himself to be gifted in the art of extrication. Offering for the sum of ten dollars, to entirely free himself without breaking any chains, the man annouced that any one in the crowd might chain his as securely as possible. While the purse was being made up. well known Lou is Vaughn, of long chatngang experi ence, proceeded to "tie up" the stran ger In a thoroughly efficient and un compromising manner. Ordinary trace chains and heavy padlocks were used and in a few moments the man was chained and locked securely at the knees and ankles, the chains then running around his sides and across his shoulders, bending his head to ward his knees. In addition to this. his wrists were wrapped with the chain and locked. Sitting on the ground wearing the striped costume of a convict, and chained heavily, the man waited until the last penny of the ten dollars had been raised. Then he was lifted to his feet. To the as tonishment of the crowd and the ap parent chagrin of Louis Vaughln he quickly shook tha chains from his body and was again a free man. An Explanation from Rev. Mr, Halg ler. To the Editor of The Journal: The last Issue of The Journal carried an article with reference to the Roy Stegall case In which my name was mentioned. It is true I went to Ral- ,.. , ,K i , .v. elgh with several others only at the solicitation of the counsel for the de fense and Mr. Greene Stegall, the fa ther of the boy. I went to testify to the character of the boy up until the crime waa committed. I only meant good, and if I have done the wrong thing then thirteen other preachers are equally guilty because they signed the petition with over 500 others among whom are the very best citizens of the county. I ! have always tried to live above re proach, and I don't mean to uphold crime In my own community, or in any other, and so stated it to the Governor. I have absolutely nothing acainst the Gardner family as I nev er saw them until after this occurred. This is written merely to explain the matter to those who are not familiar with the circumstances. R. M. Halg ler SOME ACTION' MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST LANES CREEK MOB There m an Intimation to That Effect Going the Round Some of th Mob Members Kiioho, it Is Said Rev. Mr. Halgler Denies Statement Credited to Him. Action may be taken against that Lanes Creek mob which visited tha home of Mr. Stegall Friday night, and ordered him to leave that section by Jan. 1, "d n quick", as the mob leader phrased It. It is said that some of the members of the mob are known, and authorities may act. Had they believed the mob would carry out their intention, which waa known to several i.i Monroe, it is said the officers ould have been at Mr. Stegall 's honi9 ready for them. They believed it was only a harmless threat, and paid no attention to it. Rer. R. M. Halgler today denied the report that is being circulated to the effect that be told Governor Bick ett that those who signed the petition against a change In the sentence of Roy Stegall were ignorant and of tha lower class. "It is most emphatically untrue." emphasized the Baptist preacher. "I in no way refllected upon any person who signed the petition against young- Stegall," said Rev. Halgler, "and If there is anyone who doubts my statement he can get tha full particulars 'of my conservation from Governor Bickett." DR. W. P.. HOUSTON DEAD Well-Knoxvii Dentist Expired Tuesday After Illness JjtMing a Year. Dr. W. B. Houston, known and lov ed by Union county people, died at bis home two miles southwest of the city about 8 o'clock Tuesday night. Death resulted from Bright's disease, with which he had suffered for more than a year. About four months ago falling health forced him to quit his dental practice. A short "vhlle later he entered the Presbyterian hospital at Charlotte for treatment, and par tially recovered. About a week ago bis condition became critical and he grew gradually worse until death came Tuesday night. The deceased was a son of the lata W, H. Houston and Ann Stevens Houston. He was born here in the Whitfield house on March 4. 1862. and would have been 58 years eld on nis next birthday. When a boy ha moved with his father to Darlington. S. C. Later he entered the depart ment of dentistry at Vanderbilt Uni versity, Nasbvllle, Tenn. He receiv ed his diploma from that institution and came to Monroe to practice his profession In 1887. From the start he was successful in his work and this continued until failing health forced mm to retire several months ago. In 1888 he was married to Miss Mollie Fitzgerald. She with fouf children, three daughter and one son, Barto, survive. The daughters are Mrs. Horace Neal of Monroe, Mrs. W. S. Lee of Raleigh and Miss Elizabeth Houston. The only surviving member of his father's family is Mr. David Franklin Houston, Secretary of Ag riculture. In the death of Dr. Houston tha county has suffered a severe loss and the whole county mourns the passing of a true friend. He loved his fel low man and this love was recipro cated. The Joy which he got out of hia work was his chief pleasure In life. To relieve pain was his mission in life, and the dollar was of secondary consideration with him. In his work he remained incessantly in the office, thinking only of others, and to tha detriment of his own health. Often after closing hours he would return to stop an aching tooth, knowing full well that the person who needed hla services oould not pay. He saw tha pain and. suffering among all classes and it softened him and brought htm closer to them. He was a great lor er of nature and God's open out of doors. Once or twice a year he would In company with several friends betake himself to some pool or stream amid picturesque sur roundings and there spend several days fishing. It was a privilege and a pleasure to be allowed to accom pany him on one of these trips. Jo vial and companionable in disposi tion he possessed a keen sense of hu mor and he enjoyed hugely a good Joke. Dr. Houston was a member of the Methodist church and a christian gentlem.in, fair, square and faithful In all things. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 5 o'clock Wednesday " 'Vf0"; P"; 'or of.C;ntrAa' 5 t,hodll,t church, a" Rev. J. L. Aber-.ethy, pastor of the Salisbury Methodist church. A large number of friends and relatives wera In attendsti"". Secretary of Agricul ture David Franklin Houston, broth er of the deceased, was In California Inspecting a government forest and could not reach Monroe in time for the funeral. The following acted as nail bearers: Messrs. W. C. Heath, T. C. Lee. N. B. Ayers, S. O. Blair, .T. J. Crow and Dr. B. C. Redfearn. The honorary pall bearers were: Messrs. B. C. Ashcraft. E. H. Austin, N. W. Tharpe, J. H. Lee, O. S. Lea and Dr. S. A. Stevens. Interment was In the Monroe cemetery. Presbyterian Church Note Sunday school, 10:30 a. m.: 11:30 a. m., worship and sermon'. No eve ning services, as the mslnr nrenchna Jat Morgan Academy. Rjoiter.