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* ASSOCIATED $ « PRESS ® • DISPATCHES ® VOLUME XXIII Martial Law Declared in Barceloma After Revolts Stage of Seige Proclaimed in City During Morning and' Catalan Officers Are in Power in the City. ARMY PERSONNEL JOINS THE REVOLT Telephone Seized by Men of j New Regime, Who Plan to j Take Control Later of Ev-1 erything in the City. Barcelona. Sept. 13 (By the Asso ciated Press). —A stage of seige was pro claimed here'at 11:15 this morning. The Catalan military authorities took pos session of power in the city. The main telephone exchange here was occupied here early today by a band of men understood to be under Captain General Itevira. It is believtd the move ment will signalize an outbreak in other es the chief towns in Spain. Grave rumors were circulating in Mad rid last night aad the government held hastily called meeting. Imminence of important events was widely discussed throughout the night. The document addressed to all Span iards and signed by Captain General Rg virn was signed at 2a. m. It criticised the present government and stigmatizes the professional politicians for seizing the power and annihilating the will of the King. Otfing t* this situation the document continues, the military authority will take the responsibility to govern, either • directly or through civilians. At the moment of declaring a stage of seige. asserts the document, the military authority will deprive the present civil officials of their powers and aniline their functions. It will seize all means of communications and forbid communi cation except for business or personal reasons. The authorities of the new regime, continues the proclamation, will occupy the headquarters of the communist and revolutionary association, the prisons, the hanks, the electric power stations, and points at which the water supply is controlled. All suspects will be ar rested. It also is declared the leaders of the movement will seek to maintain normul life of the country. Proclamation ends with an appeul to patriotism of the popu lation, entreating military forces to give their lives to the country if necessary. Jit Us<-stated . joee- sc'-eso! gondoowsr notably those in Madrid, Saragossa, and Seville, have adhered to the military movement which now must be recognized as regular coup d’etat. The normal life of Barcelona is pro ceeding. Tin* communication issued by military says proceedings will be brought against the minister of foreign affairs and pres ident of the council, and that a govern ment will be establiphed under military authorities. . All Officers Revolt. Madrid, Sept. 13 (By the Associated Press). —Army officers at Barcelona have revolted, and martial laws have been de clared. the rank and file of the army have joined in revolt, but the navy, per sonnel is quiet. The council of ministers held special meetir/ at 3 a. in. to consider the situa tion at Barcelona. King Alfonso will return to Madrid today. Appeal to Capt. Rivera. Madrid. Sept. 13 (By the Associated Press).—The government this afternoon telegraphed Ca/pr, Gen. Primo Rivera at Barcelona, considered to be the lend ing spirit in the revolt movement, appeal-, iug to his patriotism and asking him to; abandon "his attitude of rebellion.” The Captain General replied with the un qualified denial of the request. The gov ernment thereupon decreed his demo tion as military governor of Barcelona. CRAMER TRYING TO MAKE NEW RECORD Aviator Wants to Made Trip From Gulf to tlie Border of Canada. (fir the tunrlMsl Pkm,i Houston, Texas, Sept. 13.—Parker D. Crnmer hopped off at 6:30 this morning at Kllington Field near here in an at tempt to shafted the record made recent ly by Lieut. Scotty Crocker in a Gulf to Canada flight. Crnmer steered a Pigmy machine load ed with 700 pounds excess weight. His destination is Clarion, Pa., 75 miles north of Pittsburgh, and about 1,225 miles from Houston on an air line. Cramer's machine is of standard type, built from standard’ parts. For the past six months he has been working on the plane, assembling, testing and incorpor ating special features. Sale of Star Brand Shoes. The Richmond-Flowe Co. has just re ceived a carload of Star Brand Shoes, and they are now prepared to fit every member of the family with this well knowu brand of shoes. The company carries a page ad. in this paper today, setting forth some of the bargains it will offer with these shoes.' If you are interested in shoes, and they are a necessity, it will be to your advantage to read the ad. careful ly. Scarboro’s to Open Tomorrow. Scarboro’s announce their opening to morrow, Friday morning. The store will show a complete line of dry goods and ready-to-wear and a cordial invita tion is extended to the general public to call and- inspect the goods. The store is in the building adjoining the Gibson Drug Store. Mr. Scarboro, the manager, has had much experience in dry goods and ready-to-wear, and he offers a modern line of goods in his new store here. The Concord Daily Tribune t. e * as************** i * • * GERMANY READY TO PAY NOW * IK Berlin, Sept. 13 (By the Associ- Sfc ated Press). —Germany is* prepar ed to enlist private property in in dustry, commerce, finance and agri jculture as a pledge for the payment |)K of her reparations obligations if she SK is assured that the Ruhr and Rhine- I land will be restored, said Chancel liK lor Stresemann in his address to the German editors yesterday. I* 1 * * ************* • JAPANESE RELIEF FI ND. Previously acknowledged $28.00 E. B. Grady .... 2.00 Hartsell & Hartsell, attorneys.. 20.00 Mrs. J. M. Odell 20.00 Cash 2.00 H. S'. Williams 5.00 .1. B. Sherrill 5.00 A. F. Hartsell 30.00 Mrs. W. T. Wall 1.00 Elizabeth Gibson .. 2.00 Mrs. I). 1,..H05t 1.00 H. C. Herring ... 5.00 Mrs. A. S. Webb 1.00 A. S. Webb 1.00 T. E. L. Class McGill Street Baptist Church $15.75 T. .1. Smith 2.00 Mrs. Zob Moore 2.00 West ford Church .-. . . 5.00 Mrs. R. S. Young 25.00 NO CHANGE SO FAR IN TI’LSA SITUATION Business Men Want Governor Walton to Lift Order of Martial Law. I Hr the Associated PrfM.' Tulsa. Okla., Sept. 13.—A deadlock ex isted today in negotiations between the Tulsa business men and Governor .1. C. Walton for lifting of the industrial war. The question of the retirement of sev eral civil officers whom Governor Walton charges are under domination of the Ku Klux Kian was the rock on which the peace exchanges were grounded. Governor Walton demanded the resig nation i f these officials, holding that only 'on their withdrawal from office can the local government be purged of the bad influence which he alleged had been pro tecting the Hoggings. ADDITIONAL FACTS OF TIDAL WAVE MISSING Reported That San Jose de Cabo Was Body Damaged by Flood on Tuesday. fßy the Associated Preas.T"" Mexienlia. Lower Cal., Sept. 33.—Ad ditional information of destruction by the tidal wave Tuesday of San Joes de Cabo, a fishing pueblo at the southern most end of the peninsula of Lower Cal ifornia. as 'reported in wireless mes sages received by officials of the' federal government ml of navigation companies here, today is lacking. The town is located on the Pacific side of Cape San Luca and Ims a popu lation of about 500, and officials here expressed the belief that most of thyin had escaped to high ground. FELTMAN EXONERATED OF MURDER CHARGE Judge Roop Directed Jury to Render a Verdict of Not Guilty. Ibr the Associated Press.) Newnan, Ga.. Sept. 13.—Walter Felt man was today exonerated of charges of murder in connection with the death of Milard Trouton when Judge Roop directed the jury to return a verdict of not guilty. This action was taken when Feltman's attorney asserted the state had failed to make out a case against his ; client. Feltman was released from cus tody. The trials of Clyde Washington and Charley Joyner, held ns aceesories after the fact were set for the third Monday in October. Criticism of Lockhart Both “Unfair and Unjust.” 4sheville, Sept. 12.—Baxter Durham, state auditor for North Carolina, who is in Asheville to attend tile meeting of •the National Association of State Audi tors, said today that the eritieism of Legion Commander James A. Lockhart, of Charlotte, unfair and unjust. "Mr. Lockhart should know the true circum stances of the case.” Mr. Durham said. He asserted that he was on active duty with the national guard of North Caro lina during the war jieriod from June 23, 1917, to April. 1919, and was under orders of his superior officers. He held the rank of major in the national guard, Mr. Durham said. The auditor said that Mr. Lockhart’s criticism was nothing new, as ill had been made before. Judge W. P. Stacey was included in the legion head’s re marks. With Our Advertisers. The Southern Motor Service Co., will gladly furnish water for your battery. The bnttery is an important part of the car. Farmers arc given careful and thor ough attention by the members of the Citizens Bank and Trust Company. The line of furniture at H._ B. Wil kinson’s is so complete you are certain to be able to find there just what you have wanted. laitest styles in hats at W. A. Over cash's. Hats arc made of best Materials and are at reasonable prices. The Lowe Bros, farm will be sold at public auction on Saturday, September 15th. Ad. today gives particulars. The Parks-Belk Co. is offering toilet articles at a big redaction. New ad. today carries sime price features. Mr. and Hrs. W. D. Mossman. of Chattanooga, are spending several days here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Mossman. CONCORD, N. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1923 FAIR-INDUSTRIAL EDITION DELIGHTS OFFICERS OF FI Dr. T. N. Spencer, Secretary of Fair Association, Ex presses Delight With Pro posed Special Edition. HISTORY OF FAIR WILL BE GIVEN Something of the Govern mental, Religious, Indus trial and Agricultural Life of County Will Be Given. Commenting, on the proposed special Edition of The Concord Daily Tribune and Semi-Weekly Times, Dr. T. X. Spencer, secretary of the Cabarrus (’min ty Fair Association, said that lie believ ed tlie edition would be most helpful in showing tlie people of Cabarrus county bow enthusiastic the county spirit was in connection with making tlie fair a. great suqcess. "1 have seen some of the news articles already written about the county fair,” said I>r. Spencer, "and all indications point to the special edition being a most creditable production and a fine boost for Cabarrus county and its progressive citizens." The edition will contain a complete history of the short but busy career of the Cabarrus County Fair Association, with articles on the various sect ions ot exhibits: tlie importance of Cabarrus County from an agricultural, manufac turing and commercial point of view: the progress made in building, the growth of tlie city in its educational system; its lchurch.es; its club life; its public utili ties; and its home life. It is the intention of the management to make the Cabarrus County Fair and Industrial Edition a most creditable pro duction, illustrated with pictures of the fair grounds, and other notable achieve ments in the history of tlie county. Tlie edition will have the full circulation of both Tlie Daily Tribune and The Eemi- Weekly Times and in addition will be mailed to public libraries and Chambers of Commerce throughout tlie country, so that those who arc not aware of tlie wonderful possibilities for investment here in agriculture and industry may be come better informed of the wealth which Cabarrus county is producing. begins his LAST YEAR IN ARMY Is Now Acting Secretary of War. General of the Armies and Chief of Staff. IBy the Associated Press.) Washington, Kept. 13.—John J. Persh ing celebrated his 63rd birthday today. He begau hits last year of active service in the army to which bis life lias been devoted, at bis desk in tlie War Depart ment. performing triple duties of act ing secretary of war. general of the arm ies and chief of staff. A year from today, which also is the anniversary of tile opening of the battle of St. Mibiel, the man who commanded the American army then in its first great drive against the German lines in France will pass automatically to the re tired list. THE COTTON MARKET There Was Renewal of Liquidation in the Market at the Opening Today. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Sept. 13.—There was a re newal of liquidation in the cotton mar ket at the opening today owing to rela tively easy cables and* continued good weather in tlie South. Some Southern hedge selling was also reported, and in itial losses of 8 to 22 points were in creased after tlie call with October sell ing off to 27.59 and January to 26.84, or 17 to 24 points lower. Cotton futures opened steady. Oct. 27.65; Ilcc. 27.30; Jan 26.95: March 26.93, May 26.85. N Celebrate Fifty Years in Episcopal Ministry. Lenoir, Septt. 12.—Rev. Edmund N. Joyner was ordained for the sacred ministry of the Episcopal church, at Grace church, Morganton September 12, 1873. 50 years from tomorrow. Tlie Rt. Rev. Thomas Atkinson, then bishop of all North Carolina, ordained him. Mr. Joyner was then teaching school at “Hickory Tavern.” He lias tiad various charges in this state and South Caro lina. in itlie latter for years Archdeacon for work among the colored people; for 12 years chaplain of the Labor Day association of the nation. After return ing to this state in 1905. lie was general missionary of the district, and is now the cßaplain general of the North Carolina division of the IT. C. V. At the church in Morganton, where he was or dained, there will be held a simple cele bration of the event,'and his o’d friend. Bishop J. B. Cheshire, has been asked to be the preacher on the occasion, Mr. Joyner' wishes very much flint- many of his former beloved members and friends of Lenoir and Hickory will be present on the date named. Sale nit Pounds Shoe Store. Pounds Shoe Store is closed today pre paralry to the beginning of a big shoe sale tomorrow. September 15th. The sale begins with the opening of the store tomorrow and will continue for sixteeu days. During the sale some of tlie finest bar gains ever offered by the company will be available. In addition to price re ductions offered to every one. free prizes are offered. The company has a page ad. todny enumerating some of the many bargains to be offered during the sale. It will be to your advantage to read the ad. carefully. FOUR SEEKING OFFICE AS HEAD OF LEGION State Ccnverticn Will Clcse Tonight With the - Election of New Officers. (By the Associated Press.; Rocky Mount. Sep*. 13.—The North Carolina Department: of the American Legion opening the dosing day of its annual convention here with its spectac ular annual parade, immediately passed through the varied events of the program and this afternoon readied, the climax of its activities when the annual election was entered into, to be followed by the selection of the 1924 convention city. Major General John A. Lejeune. com manding the U. S. Marine Corps, after reviewing tlie parade in which perhaps 1.500 I.egiannaires marched, delivered tile principal address of the day. The con vention .turned aside 'or awhile this ■morning to pay 'tribute to their com rades who fell in Ariferican camps and on the battlefields of Europe in the world war. With four candidates in tlie field to succeed .las. A. I,oekhart, of Charlotte, is State of die several factions ajißiitted the ballot ing for the principal office of the Depnrt neut would be close.; In the race are ■Col. Geo. Bunker, of Wilmington, Col. Wiley C. Rodman, of Washington, Dr. Ohas. t). H. of Green ville, and Tlios. Daniels. of New Bern. Asheville Gets NffXt Convention, Rocky Mount, Sepa 13.—The depart ment of North Carolina of American Legion will hold its cipvention next year at Asheville, it was decided by a vote of tile convention in (Session here today. RICHMOND PEARSON DIES NEAR ASHEVILLE Had Been in Gradually Sinking Con dition For a Week.—Seventy-One Years Old. Asheville, Sept. 12--—Uiehniolld I’ear son, one of the outstanding figures in state and national politics a score of years ago. diplomat and former con gressman, died at his home. Richmond Hill, near this city, this afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. Pearson’s condition became criti cal last week, when ’it was announced from the beside that she was gradually sinking. He elapseiUinto unconscious ness Monday, and rehsiaitieil in a coma tose condition for uliiipM 48 hours pre ceding his death. Funeral servlet's will bo held Fri day afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at St. Mary’s parish, with the rector. Rev. Charles Mercer Hall, officiating. Mr. Pearson was 71 years, of age Twenty years ago he was one of the outstanding political figures in this state. As a member of tlie Republican party, lie was elected to the state lelgis 'ature, and was thrice elected to Con gress from the ninth North Carolina district, one time by the largest majority ever given a republican candi date in that. djdMdct.% , He retired from active political life in 191!). Since then he had lived a comparatively secluded life at his home here. Wants Exhibits For Fair in Cuba. Louisville, Ky., Sept. 13.—American manufacturers are urged to make exhib its at the Cuban International Fair to be held in Havana during Feb.. 1924, by R. L. McKellar, of Louisville, for eign freight traffic manager of tlie South ern Railway system, who announces that lie will be glad to assist manufac turers in arranging for exhibits at tlie fair and to give them any additional in formation in regard to it that may be de sired. "Tlie primary object of the fair,” said Air. MeKeller, “will be to place produc ers and sellers of ail classes of com modities in contact with buyers. Ex hibits by American manufacturers will be especially welcomed and it is hoped that many of our manufacturers will take advantage of this opportunity to display their products bpforo Cuban buyers as it seems assured that their European rivals will be largely repre sented." Mr. McKetler tins recently made an extended visit to Cuba and is enthusias tic over the prospects for increased busi ness with the island republic. In view of the prosperous conditions now pre vailing in Cuba, lie considers the present an auspicious time for American business concerns to increase their trade with the island. Because of their favorable geo graphical location, Mr. MeKeller believes that Southern manufacturers should have first call on a great share of this at tractive business. Coolhlge Probably Will -Not Pay Char lotte Visit Washington, Sept. 12.—John M. Moreheiid. of Charlotte, was here today on his way north. He saw C. Bascomb Sieinpt. private secretary to tlie Presi dent, and urged him to get the Presi dent to go to Charlotte for the big show.- but received no encouragement. He was told whatj everybody else is being told, that Mr. Coolidge is going to stick to the White House and leave visiting and speech-making to others. This seems to be tlie Coolidge policy. It was said at the White House that the President would see any committee Charlotte would send up, but it would be without result as far as his program |is concerned. Mr. Miorehead brought encouraging reports from the state. He asserted that the new President had made a fine im pression thus far. and that tlie busi ness men generally like his industrious habits and his comparative silence. 516 Get Positions. (By the Associate* Press.) Raleigh, Sept. 12. —The number of re quests for help received by offices of the* North Carolina branch of Federal em ! ployraent service during the week ending I September Bth was smaller than the num ber of registrations, or applications for employment, for the first time in several | weeks, according to the weekly report of M. L. Shipman. State commissioner of ! labor and printing and director of the State employment service. There were ! 580 registrations and 572 requests for help, the report states, j All of the persons applying for work were referred to employers and 516 .were placed in positions. DmiHDFIRPO BOTH DECLARE THEY AflE CERTAIN TO WIN Like a Lion.in a Cage Firpo Waits in Seclusion of an Apartment For Time For Big Event. DEMPSEY CERTAIN OF HIS SUCCESS Travels on the 13th Because He Believes It Will Bring Success to Him in the Title Fight. New. Y’ork. Sept. 13 (By the Asso ciated Press).—Like a lion in a cage. Luis Angel Firpo waits in tlie seciilsinn of a six-floor apartment uptown for tlie call to battle with Jack Dempsey in an arena just out of sight across the flats and heights of Harlem. If a caged lion were to be denied his daily ration of meat for a week, he would be like Firpo today. The big Argentinean upon whom tlie Latin races of the world have pinned their hopes for fighting glory is fighting mad. Jack Confident, Saratoga Springs, N. Y„ Sept. 13. (B.v I he. Associated Press).—Deliberate ly selecting tlie ”13th" on which to trav el, because lit* believes it will bring him good luck. Jack Dempsey today deserts his comrades to move on to New York where tomorrow night lie will defend his world heavyweight championship against Luis Firpo: The champion, accompanied b.v a lit tle band of followers, plans to motor to Albany, 40 miles away, ami board a pri vate compartment there for the rail trip to New York. Charged With Making Bogus Tickets. NeuyYork. N. 1.. Sept. 13.—Six men, arrested yesterday on charges of coun terfeiting tickets for the Dempsey-Firpo fight, were arraigned in court this morn ing and held for examination. Counsel for Tex Rickard told the court 50,000 bogus tickets, most of them $5.50 and $27.i)0 varieties, had been printed. Firpo Will Excel Dempsey ill Weight, Height and Reach. New York, Sept. 13.—Luis Angel Fir po will possess advantages in height, weight and reach when lie steps into tlie ring with Jack Dempsey. heavyweight champion, in title fight aj Jhe Polo Grounds September 14. The Argentine giant will have close to 25 pounds margin in weight, six inch es in reach and an inch and a half in height over the American title-holder. FiiT'i is proportionately larger than his rival in nearly every respect, physical measurements reveal, but tlie champion will offset these, bis followers believe, b.v greater speed and scientific Both are the same age. twenty-eight, though some records give Firpo's as two years younger. Comparison of the two fighters: Dempsey * Fir|Hi 38 Age 28 6:1 Height 6:2 1-2 188 Weight 212 73 in. Reach 79 in. 17 in. . Neck 17 in. 41 in. Chest (normal) 44 in. 44 in. (’best (expanded) 48 1-2 in. 32 1-2 in. Waist 30 1-2 in. 15 in. Biceps 13 1-2 in. 12 1-2 in. Forearm 12 in. 8 1-4 in. Wrist S 1-3 in. 22 in. Thigh 2.3 3-4 in. 15 in. Calf 15 in. 9 in. Ankle 9 1-2 in. More Russian Treasures Sold. London, Sept. 12.—The vast collection of jewels and ait treasures of tlie Rom anoff family gradually are finding their way to tlie many auction rooms of Ism dou and I’aris. They have conic in such abundance during the lust two years that they cease to incite curiosity or to bring more than the normal price for such ar ticles. Recently tlie most remarkable collec tion of 42 old French snuff boxes in ex istence, once tlie property of the Rom anoff family, was sold in London for about $50,0(1(1, considered a low price. One of (lie specimens, a gold oval Louis XV box, beautifully chased, with a miniature of Frederick II in the lid and a small watch in the bottom, said to have been presented to Voltaire by Fred erick 11, brought $5,000. Ku Klux Klan in Mexico. IB) in* Associated Press.) Mexico City, Sept. 13. —The Ku Klux Klan lias appeared in Mexico, but thus fur lias confined its activities to visits to newspaper offices and to writing communications to tlie press. Tlie klansmen wear black robes and hoods and are chary with words; emphasizing their arguments with pistol flourishes. Their only entrance into public affairs lias been a cleanup campaign conducted at Tacubayu, a suburb. Gooseberry Pic Festival. London, Sept. 12.—Tlie quaint old Devonshire village of Galtnv',\>/i has just observed the Gooseberry Pie Festival, which takes place every fifty years. In accordance with the custom, which dates back many centuries, a huge pie, said to contain fifty pounds of gooseberries, was made overnight b.v tlie village baker. The next day it was drawn through the streets in a triumphal procession, and afterwards eaten by fifty huyyp young sters. Seaboard to Issue Bonds. Washington, Sept. 13.—Authority was granted the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company today by the Interstate Com merce Commission to issue $809,000 first and consolidated 6 per cent, mortgage bonds to be used as security for govern ment loans already, made. GOOD LUCK IN “13”. Many Famous Men Have Found tlie Number Very Lucky. Washington. D. C.. Sept, 13.—Today is the 13th. a date accounted unlucky by many people, for reasons difficult to explain. But while the number is as sociated with ill luck in t’ many, there are plenty of Li'>* al pie living today who, so fii; SL®-'- e afraid of "13", count it their lucky number. One is the great explorer. Nansen- On his great voyage, he started on March 13th with 13 men. He reach ed civilization again on August 13th. and was entertained at the thirteenth dinner of the Scottish Geographical Society on the following February 13th. _ Another who likes "13" is Hall' Caine. Four of his most successful novels were nublished on the 13th day of file month, tlie most successful of them on a 13th that was also a Friday. His play. "The Bondman." was produced at Druary Lane in London on a 13th. All through 13 has been kind to him. General John J. Pershing (13 letters in that signature), who was born on the 13th of September, sixty-three years ago today, landed in Europe to represent the United States in tlie World War on June 13 th. 1917. Other notables who celebrates their birthdays today and have no reason to complain of the luck of "13" are Theo dore Roosebeit. Assistant Secretary of Navy; Maild Raliington Booth, the famous social worker: Dr. Cyrus Adler, the celebrated Jewish scholar and educator, and Henry F. Ashbnrst. I nited States senator from Arizona. A striking instance of the luck of “13" was provided b.v the great com poser. Richard Wagner. With 13 let ters in liis name, lie was born in 1813 (tlie figures'in which add up to 13). on the 13th of the month. "Tiinnlmitser" was finishud on the 13th day of the month and first performed on a 13th. Wagner died on February 13th. 1883 —not nil instance of luck, but an odd coincidence —at the ripe age of seventy, leaving 13 completed works be hind him. After all, tlie unlucky 13 superstition is only more or less modern, for in tlie old days it was held a fortunate num ber. especially in tin* East. Among the Jews 13 cities were dedicated to the priestly tribe of Levi: 13 high priests descended from Aaron ; the preparations for the Passover commenced upon tlie 13th day of the month Nisan, and there were 13 ingredients in the sacred in cense. Henry M- Stanley, the great African explorer, received tlie Freedom of tlie City of London on a 13th. The 13th was the wedding day of the Duke of Connaught and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia. The capture of Magdala and the end of the Abyssinian war accurred on April 13. 1868. Queen Victoria chose the 13th as the date for takiiig her first journey by ' train. Th£ LifttdtTS ■ Tier! ’in* Cohgriwts of* tile European Powers was opened on June 13, 1878, and concluded its de liberations on July 13lt.ii following. The Americans won the » victory at Cliapultepee on September I.3th. 1847. The English won the great battle on tlie Plains of Abraham on September 13tli. 1759. \ But despite a'l evidence to the con trary. the superstition concerning "un lucky 13" persists. Railroal and steam ship travel is always lighter on the 13th than on any other of the month . In many hotels and apartment houses the expedient lias been adopted of using “12A" as a room number, in deference to guests and tenants who would avoid the "unlucky '13." And in many Euro pean cities “13" is deemed so unlucky that, none of the houses bear that num ber. SOUTH MOVING MUCH FREIGHT Record Broken For Week Ending Sep tember t. —Lumber leading. Atlanta. Ga.. Sept. 12.—1 n ail address before the bi-monthly meeting of the Southern Shippers Association in session here yesterday. I). M. Betts, of Wash ington, representing the American Rail way Association, declared that tlie load ing reports to tlie association for the week ending September Ist. showed that 1,092,567 ears were shipped during the week and that it represented the heaviest figure ever reached in one week. “Lumber shipments led the list of commodities, the report showed." Mr. Betts declared. “While it was indi cated that other shipments showed sub stantial gains during the period covered ill the report.” Mr. Betts asserted that tlie loading reports continue to show the heaviest movement of freight in the history of the country. The meeting of the shippers concerned itself chiefly with problems connected with tlie increased movement of freight and will continue its deliberations to day. S. T,. Y'erkes, of Birmingham, presided over tlie meeting yesterday ill the ab sence of A. G. T. Moore, of New Or leans. chairman of tlie advisory board of the shippers’ association, who was un able to attend oil account of illness. More than 100 representatives are at tending, tlie meeting, representing all sec tions of flic South. Threat Hastens Negroes’ Exodus. South Bend. Tml.. Sept. 12.—Between 1.00 and 1,500 negroes are reported to have left the city in the last 24 hours, following tile receipt of a threatening lefter by a well known member of the . negro community here. Although no violence has followed the receipt of the | letter, many of the negro residents, it , is said. left, for fear that their safety is | in danger. | Three Bomli Makers Killed. *(By tlie Associated Press.) .Oporto,. Portugal. Kept. 13. —Three manufacturers of bombs were killed yes terday when the bombs exploded. . A raid on another suspected house resulted in the discovery of 54 bombs ajid other arms'. Dr. and Mrs. Sibley Dorton, of Forest City, are being congratulated upou the 1 birth of a daughter, Betty Marie, on September 10th. • TODAY’S * ® " NEWS 9 9 TODAY « NO. 218. SR OF THE SEVEN DFSTROTERS CAN BE ' SALVAGED IK PART One of the Destroyers Can Be Saved Intact, and Parts of the Five Others Will Be Secured. DISASTER’S CAUSE NOT YET KNOWN Admiral Coontz Reports That No One Knowns Why the Ships Were in the Waters Where Accident Occurred. tßy (he Associated Press.) San Francisco, Sept. 13.—Salvage op erations will be possible on 0 of the 7 destroyers which piled upon the rocks near Port Arguello last Saturday night and the men and officers of the rival watch on the somewhat barren shore are receiving the best of care, Captain Glut ting, in charge of the naval consturction here, said after returning yesterday from a survey of the situation. It will be possible to save the Ohaun cey intact. Captain Glutting said, while the situation allows for the removal of the machinery and other works from all the others Aith the exception of the Del phy which is broken in two. Cause Not Known. "Washington. Sept. 13.—Admiral Coontz, commanding the United States fleet, re ported to the Xavey Department today that no adequate explanation had been given for the unusual position of the seven American destroyers when they were wrecked off the California coast Saturday night. He declared the squad ron was way off its prescribed course, and was steaming in a fog at 20 knots. SEVERAL INJURED BY RECKLESS CAR DRIVERS Two Crashes in Union County Where Criininay Carelessness and Indifference Are Shown. Monroe, Sept. 12;—The Journal says that Sunday night when John Outeu, with his sister-in-law. Miss Annie Bass, and three children started to attend church at the brush arbor at the Tindle place, driving in a surry, from the home of J. (». Bass on the Redfern place west of town, a Ford crashed into the rear? of the surry ami Mr. Outen and his son we?* tfcJUsfcfUfht frontTffiTTrtvKV the mule they were driving. Tin’s frightened the mule so that it made a lunge and broke loose from the shafts. Mr. Outen was entagled in the gear and dragged some distance. The rear of the surry was smashed and Miss Bass was painfully cut on the head and the chil dren bruised more or less. The Ford, in which two negroes and a white man were said to be-Tiding. never stopped at all. and the sheriff, who was summoned to the scene, could find no clue as to their identity. The Journal also says that while driv ing fropi Charlotte Sunday night. I)r. J. A. Ward witnessed a most brutal manifestation of recklessness and cruel ty by automobile drivers. Dr. Ward came upon a car by the roadside two mjles this side of Matthews in which a man and his wife were riding. The bar had some slight defect and Dr. Ward helped them get started. Just as they drove off down the road toward*? Monroe a large car came tearing down the road from toward Charlotte at high speed and taking the road with the ut most recklessness. In a whiff the big car had run into the little one and smashed it. The driver paused only long enough to see that serious damage had been done and then drove on with out offering assistance or making its identity known. It was found that the woman in the car had been terribly in jured. her back being perhaps broken. Dr. Ward got her into a passing car at once and sent her to a hospital in Charlotte. He did not get the names of either party, but did get the car num bers. These he turned over to Sheriff Fowler, who sent them to the Mecklen burg officials. The Marshville Home, another county paper says that Bruce and Hubert Belk, sons of Mr. R. M. Belk, of Buford town ship. were badly treated near the home of Frank Wolfe, three miles west of Mon roe. They were returning from Char lotte where they work, about S o’clock at night. A large car side swiped the boys, turning them over qnd wrecking their roadster. The driver of the larg er car never stopped to see what damage he had done. Smuggle Chinese Into Southern Cali fornia. (By (he AnKoclntefl Prem».) Mexico City. Sept. 13.—Hundreds of Chinese are being smuggled int > Lower California in defiance of the law. ac cording to a complaint received by the department of agriculture from <-ov eraor Jose* Inocente Lugo. He declares that these Occidentals, who carry great quantities of drugs, are landed on the desert shore south of Ensenada and, on entering centers -of population, devote themselves to selling opiates. Scores of them, in trying to reach the populated districts near the Ainefrfean become lost in the deserts and perish miserably, he asserts. White Wins Prize. (Special to The Tribune.) (’amp Perry, Ohio. Sept. 13.—Private Oeorge D. White, of the C. S. Marine Corps, is winner of the National Rifle Association rapid fire championship. White had a score of 40 and 50 on thhe 200 and .‘IOO yard ranges. The largest peach orchard in the world is in Arkansas.