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<1 ASSOCIATED «& * PRESS ® • DISPATCHES ® VOLUME XXIII MEMBERS OF LOCH ’ T HOLD MG TO GET HEW LIFE Membership Meeting Held on Thursday Night the Most Inspirational Ever Held in History of Local Y. MANY MEN OF CITY PRESENT Biggest Feature in Addition to Interest Shown -Was Fine Address Delivered by Dr. Howard Rondthaler. At the most enthusiastic mooting in its history the Young Men's Christian Association of Concord was rededicated Thursday evrtitinf wSen nearly a hun dred members gathered at the associa tion building to liehr reports of the as sociation's work, to elect directors, to discuss plans for the future, to welcome the new genera! secretary, H. Wayne Blanks, and to listen to an able and in spirational address by Dr. Howard E. Randthaler, president of Salem College, strong supporter of the Y. M. C. A., and press agent extraordinary for North Carolina. It is fitting that the Y should hold what proved to he almost a rededication service, for the new secretary is begin ning his work this month and he needs the interest shown in the association by the men present at the meeting Thurs day. A new plan has folhftved in ar ranging the meeti.ng and the success of the plan gives indication that the new interest shown by the four score men present probably will mean new life to the association which has not been al lowed to follow the smoothest paths since its inauguration here. Mr. T. H. Webb, former president, and always active member of the Y, pre sided at the meeting, and followed the interesting program ,arrange<j. An ex cellent dinner was served under the di rection of the Salem Alumnae Associa tion, members of the association prepar ing and serving the meal. An added feature of the meeting was two solos by Mr. Price Doyle, with accompaniments by Mrs. Doyle. , The first business of the meeting jyas a brief report of the actfvities of the association, made b.v President Prank C. ’Niblock. Mr. Niblock did not give a detailed report of the association's work, but instead mentioned salient points, such as the fact that in point of things accomplished the local associa tion during the last year was at the top among associations iu 375 cities of size comparable to Concord. Other points of special interest mentioned b.v Mr. Nib lock were the financial campaign which brought enough money to liquidate all indebtedness, and the acquisition of the new secretary. In introducing the new secretary Mr. Niblock stated that Mr. Blanks came to Concord from choice, and was in Y work simply because he loved it and wanted to be of service. Mr. Blanks is not iu Concord for the job he has, for he has independent means, Mr. Niblock added, in pointing out that the new secretary is here be cause he wants to be of service and be cause he was favorably impressed with Concord when on a visit here last spring. Mr. Blanks declared that he already felt at home here because he has brought all his interest here and because of the cordial spirit hi which he has been re ceived. He declared that he came to Concord to help make the city a better place in which to live and he asked the business men to give hint their co-opera tion. Promising that he would not bother them for details and matters of no concern, Mr. Rlauks asked his hear ers to respond to his every call, which will come only when important matters are nt stake. The report of the association Treas urer, Mr. W. O. Caswell, shows that at present the Y owes $6,000, has about $2,300 in the bank and outstanding pledges amounting to SB,OOO. The en tire financial history of the association was briefly traced by Air. Caswell, his report showing that the Y is now in bet ter financial condition than at any time in its history. I)r. Rondthaler in his address proved himself to be an efficient press'agent for North Carolina, a gifted advocate of the- A". Al. C. A., and a most delightful speak er. Speaking on the theme “North Car olina.” Dr. Rondthaler made a much needed plea for greater love and admira tion for the Old North State and greater support and toleration for the Y. M. C. A. The greatness or the State and its people, he showed, should work for the greater benefit of the Y in its universal service to th» man of every rank and every vocation. Not only did Dr. Rondthaler discuss the greatness of North Carolina, but he went deeper into the subject and pointed out instructively the causes of the great ness. In addition to being an able ex position of the many, virtues of the Tar Heel State, the address was educational in that it touched the basis upon which the virtues are founded. Dr. Rondthaler in beginning traced the early history of the State geograph ically, telling of its boundary lines, how •they were es Da Wished and Irecounting some of the adventures that befell the boundary markers and the early settlers. He also gave details as to the size of the . State and compared it in square miles with other State*. There are 52,000 square miles in the State, he declared, 48,000 square miles of land and 4,000 square miles of water. The State is one of the eleven largest in the United States. There are in the State l,50O, : 000 people, 85 per cent, of whom live in (Conoluded on Page Two.) The Concord Daily Tribune N % NEW COTTON REPORT FUCKS SEASON 10748.000 BALES This Represents a Decrease of 776,000 Bales in Pros pective Crop Since Last Report Was Given Out. COTTON JUMPS AS RESULT OF REPORT The Report is First of Kind Ever Issued in November and Had Been Awaited With Interest. tßr the AMMOclatcd Press.) Washington. Nov. 2. —A decrease of 1 76.000 bales in the prospective Sot Jon cotton crop as compared with a month ago was shown today in the Department of Agriculture forecast of 10,248.000 hales, based on conditions prevailing Oc tober. 25th. The report was the first of its kind ever issued in November and had been awaited with interest by the cotton world, in view of the scarcity of cotton and the diversity of opinion ns to the exact size of the year's crop. The con dition of the crop on October 25th and the forecast of production by states fol lows : Virginia, condition Shi per cent., and production 53.000. North Carolina, 70 per cent and 1- 010.000. South Carolina. 53 per cent., and 740. 000. Georgia, 31 per cent.. 610.000. The forecast was based on condition of crop October 25, wiiieii was 47.8 per cent, of normal, compared with 40.5 pqy cent. September 25111 this year; 52.6 per cent, on October 25 last year, and 43.2 per cent, on that date in 1021. indicating a yield of about 128.0 pounds per acre. A month ago the forecast of the De partment of Agriculture indicated 11,- 015.000 bales, based on September 25t1l condition figures, while August 25 con dintion figures indicated a crop of 10.- 788,(MH1 bales, and July 25th conditions brought a forecast of 11,516,000 bales. Last yearcrop totalled 0,701,817 bales, and that of 1021 was 7,053,641 bales. The average production in five year, 1010 to 1014, was 14.350.231 bales, and in the five years, 1015-1010, it was 11.841,- ,084 bales. Cotton Up lf»o Points. New York. Nov. 2.—Cotton jumped over 100 points in the local market today on publication of the Department of Ag riculture forecast of 10.248.000 bales. Ten minutes after the report was is sued prices had jumped fully $7 per bale over last night's close, making new high levels for the season. December contracts* reached 31)60 a)id Jan miry 31.40; Later the market settled back 40 to 50 points from the top and became somewhat quieter. Trade was unprepar ed for such a sharp reduction in yield, and in addition to heavy covering there was large purchasing for mill account and for foreign interests. Big Jump at New Orleans. New Orleans, Nov. 2.—Cotton bulged $8 a bale On the New Orleans cotton exchange this morning on the strength of the government's report on the probable yield, based on the condition of the crop October 25th. Prices soared from 130 to 158 points above the lowest level of the morning, recorded just before tile repor* readied here, December rising to 31.38 and all months going to new high level for flic season. B. E. LOCKHART IS HELD FOR AIURDER Charge of Arson Also Placed Against Man Whose Wife Was Fatally Burn ed in Home. ms o>« ausriaicl Press,* Macon, Ga„ Nov. 2. —Mrs. .li. E. I.oekhalit, rescued from lior .burn ing home ! here last night b.v firemen, nnd rushed to a hospital in a semi-conscious condi tion, died from the burns this morning ail hour after she underwent an opera tion and gave birth to a son. Lockhart was arrested at the hospital on charges of drunk and disorderly Conduct shortly aftej Mrs. Lockhart reached there. He is held by the police pending investiga tion of the fire, aud until an inquest can be held. Additional charges of arson and murder were placed against Lockhart b.v the police this morning. With Our Advertisers. .1. E. Love's big SIO,OOO Forced Sale is now going on. He offers for ten days only his entire stock of Fall and Winter clothing, shoes aud gents’ furnishings. He is offering among other things 50 high class $20.00 suits at half price, $10.01). See half page ad. in today's pa per. Warm outer garments for school girls and many other' spenals are enumerated in their new ad. today. A new series of stock is now open in the Citizens Building and Loan Associa tion. Office in Citizens Bank building. WHAT SAT’S BEAR SAYS. S .■•aifc- j Partly cloudy and warmer tonight; Saturday unsettled and warmer, follow ed by rain in the west and extreme south. CONCORD, N. C„ FRIDAY, NOVEM-BER 2, 1923 Aim to Reclaim Land „ meeUn f of , tl ? e Fact Fin<lin e Committee appointed by Secretary of Interior Work to investigate the present system of reclaiming arid lands. Left to right: Secretary Work; Dr. John A. Widtsoe fomlr present J S . tat ? University of Utah; Oscar E. Bradfute, president, American Farm Bureau Federation- Hon James Garfield, former secretary of the interior; Hon. Clyde Dawson, attorney. Julius Barnes president U « Chamber of Commerce, a member, was not present. ’ , reslaenl ’. • FORMER PRINCE IS i REPORTED AT HOME) Berlin Reports of Return of Crown Prince to Germany Are Denied in Many Quar ters, However. ■ Jlerlin, Xov. 2 (By the Associated Pre«B>.—Reports that former (Town Prince Frederick WilFani. exiled in Hol land during the war, has returned to Germany, were in circulation this morn ing. finding publicity through the columns of the Deutehe Allgemeine Zeftuug. In quiry, however, quickly brought out de nials. Members of the Hohenzollern family at Potsdam declared there was' no truth in the rumor while at dels. Upper Silesia, which he was reported to have reached, it was declared Frederick Wil-! liam had not arrived. It is known, nevertheless, that there have been in formal discussions recently on the ques tion of allowing the ex-crown prince ty return, and it is considered a possibility that he may shortly be permitted to do so on condition that he remain quietly qn his Upper Silesian estate at Dels . where it said he desires to settle down. FRANCE BTIIX DEPENDS " ’•*•' ON YTCR«AILLES 'TREATY Glad United States is to He'p in Con ference. but Sticks to Her Original Contentions. Paris, Nov. 2 (By the Associated Press). —France accepts with cordiality the contemplated collaboration of the United States in a conference of experts to study Germany's capacity to pay rep arations. She demands, however, that I it should be clearly understood that the proposed inquiry should bear solely on the “present” capacity of Germany, and | it should respect all rights held by repa-. rations commission under the treaty of! Versailles. This is the substance, it I was learned today, of the reply France i has made to the British note of October | 31st asking her to join Italy, France i and Great Britain in a collective invita tion to the United States to be repre sented at the proposed conference. The reply was handed to the British embassy yesterday. Its text was not made pub lic. The Lord Mayor’s Kitchen. London, Nov. 2.—Not the least in teresting feature of the annual Lord Mayor’s show iu London next week will be the banquet, which is held at the • Guildhall after the procession. The fain-j otis turtle soup is always served in j this banquet, and the tables arc laden I with huge barons of beer, boar's heads and other delicacies. • The kitchen in which all, these good things arc prepared is one of the most wonderful rooms in the Lord Mayor's residence. It is a huge hall in the base ment, and is fitted with ranges, each of which is large enough to roast a whole ox. The vegetables are cooked, not iu saucepans, but in mighty tanks, and the stewing range is a tong iron platform which stretches over a number of fires. Tile spits for roasting turkeys and so on are immense iron cages. Over the fireplace in this super-kitchen there is an old and curious inscription: “Swear not. Lie not. Neither repeal old grievances. Whosoever cals or drinks in this hall with his hat on shall forfeit six peuce or ride the wooden horse.'' "Riding the wooden horse" meant that the offender sat astride a long pole, which was carried round tlie room by the other seivants, an extremely uncom fortable ordeal. Football player Dies From Chills. Result of Overheating. Charlotte, Nov. I. J. Cornelius Porter, 18. of Fort Mill, S. C„ died at a hospital here today from chills fol lowing overheat from p’aying football. Cold that affected his brain caused death. He was a member of Fort Mill high school team. A poultry show with 1,500 fowls on exhibition is planned for November 20- 20 b.v the Charlotte Poultry associa tion. Birds from all over the south are expected to be on display. Kntpps Will Resume Deliveries of Coal. Dueseldorf, Nov. I.—lt. is officially an nounced that a definite accord lias been reached between the Krupp interests and the occupation authorities for a resump tion of deliveries of coal from the Snlzer. Nounck, Hanover, Hannibal. Helen and Abalin mines. These are Bix of the most important pits in tbe Krupp system. Cotton on tbe local market today is quoted at 30 cents per imimd; cotton seed at 66 cents per bushel. [ REGULAR MEETING OF CITY ALDERMEN HELD Only Few Matters Were Presented to the I Board. Which Wax', ill Session Only a i Short Time. The regular November meeting of the board of aldermen, held Thursday night in the city hall, proved rather a tame af fair. Only a few matters, most of them of little, general interest, were presented to tile board which was in session only a short time. The city engineer was authorized to make an examination jo determine wheth er or not the city has taken some of the property of Mr. B. \\\ Means on White street. Damages are.to ho deoided upon by the city in case itiis found that some of Mr. Means' land has been taken. The Street Committee and Mayor were apointed a committee to confer witli Air. H. A. Sherrill and Mr. Clark to deter mine whether or not their property on Simpson and St. George streets has been damaged b.v the city. The claim made by Mrs. Vance for property damage was iiostpoped for fur itier investigation. The matter of laying a sewer on. Doug las street was referred to the Street Committee with power to act. THE COTTON MARKET First Prices Were « Points Lower on August. But Generally Unchanged. (By the Associated Press.) New York, Nov. 2.—Uncertainty as to the showing of the government crop reiiort due an hour later was reflected by continued evening up in the cotton market at the operftt:* todfiy. First prices were 6 points lower on August, but generally unchanged to 13 points higher, owing to relatively firm Liverpool cables. There was a good deal of South ern hedge selling, but it was fairly well taken on a decline of 29.83 for Janttary right after the call, and juices later stiffened up on trade buying and cover ing. Cotton futures opened steady; Decem ber 30.63: January 30.08; March 30.06; May 30.05; July 30.52. •To Burn Five Thousand Years. [ New Y'ork, Nov. 2.- In the Church of Our Lady of Pompeii, in the Italian city of Naples, the largest' candle in the world will be lighted today in memory of the late Enrico Caruso, the famous tenor of the Metropolitan Opera 'Com pany. The Naples Church is the last place in which Caruso worshipped. The candle was presented to the church by an orphan's home in this city. The greai singer was very generous to the institu tion during his life time, for many years bestowing gifts upon it amounting to some $10,009, a year. As a return tile officials and little inmates of the asylum evolved tile unique idea of perpetuating his memory. i The great candle cost about $3,700. and lit took five men four months to make it. The candle is live feet in circumfer ence at flic base, tapering to eighteen inches at the top. It is sixteen feet high and weighs a ton. It is only intended that the candle should be lit for twenty-four hours once a year—on All Souls' Day—and at this rate it is estimated that it will last, ac cording to due ca Filiation, for 1.800 years: and according to another, as long as 5.000 years. If the caudle were burn ed continuously, it is estimated it would last for nearly fourteen years. To light it a girl lias to mount a pair of steps, when her head is then two or three feet below the top of the candle. Medical Treatment For Everybody Urged. Des Moines, lowa, Nov. t.—Medical aid of tlie same sort for every man re gardless of Ills economic status will lie the next forward slep of the medical profession in the United States, DI-. Raj- Liman Wilbur, president of the Ameri can Medical Association and of Iceland Stanford University of California, told doctors at the Tri-Staty Medical Asso ciation convention in an address lien today. “If doctors could apply all they know to all people, not only would life be pro longed and human happiness increased, but tlie whole aspect and order of life would be altered.” To Boom Eastern Fruit. New York, Nov. 2. —Much-needed stim ulus to the fruit-growing industry of the Eastern States and New England is hoped for b.v Agricultural Department officials and farm organizations of ibis section, as u result of the Eastern Apple Exposition and Fruit Show, to Is- open ed in the Grand Central Palace in this city tomorrow and continued through the coining week. Official committees have been organized in the various States in terested and elaborate displays have been prepared for the exposition, which is expected to bring the resources of tlie East in fruit growing more fully before the public.. Yokohama, the chief port and one of the greatest cities of Japan, was, until 1854, an insignificant fishing village. SCHOOL TEACHERS KILLED HI TRAiN Miss Olive Irvin and Miss Helen Bernard Fatally Hurt When They Walked on Railroad Tracks. (By the Associated Press.) Steubenville, (>.. Nov. 2.—Two Jeffer son county teachers en route to this city to attend the opening of the Eastern Ohio Teachers' ('invention, were killed on the Cleveland & Pittsburgh railroad at To ronto at 7 :15 o'clock this morning. Miss Olive Irvin, 22. of Richmond. Ohio, died instantly from a crushed skull, and Miss Helen Bernard. 20. of Freement, 0., died 30 minutes later from internal hemmor rhage shock'and the removal of her right arm at the shoulder. They wer waiting for a freight to pass and stepped in front of an oncoming flyer. WILSON'S ADDRESS WILL BE SENT OUT BY RADIO Address Will Be Delivered at His Wash ington Heme on Armistice Day. <By the Prena.) Washington, Xov. 2.—Arrangements have been made to broadcast by radio (lie speech W-oodrow Wilson will, deliver at his S strict home qn Armistice Day when a group of his admirers are to call on him to pay his respects. Subject matter of his address lias not been dis closed. but some of those concerned with the plans of the occasion believe the for mer President may discuss current ques tions, including the international situa tion. Should their expectations be borne out it would be Mr. Wilson's''first extend ed effort to lay his views before “tlie coun try since In* left the White House. The address will be delivered from ] the front steps at the Wilson home. A microphone placed nearby will carry tlie former President's voice over telephone wires to three of the most powerful broadcasting stations in the East. WCAP in Washington, WEAF in New York, and WPAIi in Providence, It. I. Radio .experts say that with favorable atmos pheric conditions, wireless receiving sets in every part of the country will be able to pick up Mr. Wilson’s words distinct ly. Although a committee of the for mer President’s friends iu charge of ar rangements here have made no plans for the meetings in other cities, it is con sidered possible that through the radio arrangements local armistice* day gath erings in many places will listen to the | address. State \V. C. T. U. Meeting. <By the AMMoornvefl Preen.l Greensboro, Xov. 2.—Discussion of the part of the W. C\ T. U. is to continue to take in the war to make prohibition more effective, a memorial service for deceased members, and reports of va rious officers featured today's session of the annual convention of Women’s Chris tian Temperance Union of Xortli Caro lina which is under way at Guilford Col lege, six miles from this city. Bandits Get $7,500. (By the Annoclated Prei.vi Philadelphia, Pa., Xov. 2.—Five mo tor bandits wearing handkerchiefs for masks today held up the paymaster of the John Wyeth & Bros. Chemical Co. and robbed him of a $7,500 pay roll. The holdup occurred a short distance from the chemical plant as tin* paymaster was returning from a nearby bank. I The Gate of Opportunity | Sj New Series of Stock Now Open in the ;! ii I Citizens Building & Loan Association | P . 1 A new Starting Point for those who want to Save |jji i 4 Money, or for those who want to build or buy a home. |i jjj We can make loans promptly upon approval of appli- s| || cation—-no waiting necessary. . “ 1 H ' | !;! OFFICE IN CITIZENS BANK BUILDING I WOODROW WILSON j TO BE HONORED Thousands Plan to Greet Him r‘ % i Washington Home on Armistice ! St&* c 1 Washington. November 2.—Ai ... demonstration in honor of former Presi dent Woodrow Wilson will occur on November 11. the fifth anniversary of the armistice, when thousands of his friends and admirers will make what has come to \/p an annual pilgrimage to the Wilson home oil S Street. Mr. Wilson will receive tlie visitors on', the front steps of his home. While lie has not promised to make an address, it is expected he will say something *with an important bearing on the pres ent aspect of international affairs. Some speaker of reputation, whose name is .vet to be announced b.v the Committee on Arrangements, will address Mr. Wil son on behalf of his friends. This will be the third armistice day demonstration for Mr. Wilson since he left the White House. Large crowds filled llie street on the former occasions. , Two years ago Samuel Gompers. Presi dent of the American Federation of Labor, extended the greet ings of the i visitors to the ex-President, who, though deeply affected, made no reply other than to express in a few words his appreciation. j Last, year Henry Morgenthau, former Ambassador to Turkey, addressed Mr. Wilson, who responded in a five 'iliitmta* speech, iiw which ho Sirifl “the United' States fins -remained 'content with the armistice and lias not moved forward to peace,” and denounced the enemies of his international polices as “tho puny persons that are now stand ing in the way,” who would “presently find their weakness is no longer to stand against the strength of Provi dence.” M. P. CONFERENCE IS ADDRESSED BY I)R. LEWIS President of General Conference Makes a Plea For Closer Co-operation in De nominational Work. •By the Associate!) Press.! Thciiiasville. N. ('.. Nov. 2.—The North Carolina Methodist Protest Conference in session here this morning heard Dr. T. 11. Lewis, of Washington, president of the General Conference, in a pica for closer co-operation among the various departments of tlie denominational work, and an apointment in some of the church agencies. The treasurer of the confer ence. Rev. S. W. I’cele. of Burlington, submitted his annual report and in a brief address stated that the conference is in need of a better system for financing its budget. Tlie committee of the Methodist Protestant Herald, the church paper, rec ommended the enlargement of the publi cation. and some discussion of the mat ter was deferred pending action at a lat er session of the afternoon. RHINEHARDT PAYS SUM TO WILLIAM A. GRAHAM Charlotte Hears That Former State Sen ator Received 81.450. •By the Assoclnt—d Press.) Charlotte. Nov. 2.—John F. Rhine hard t. prominent Lincoln county man. was required to pay $1,450 to former State Senator Win. A. Graham, of that comity, on account of injuries ipfiicted lin an attack by Rhinehardt several I months ago. it was • learned here today. ; Rhinehardt submitted in Lincoln County | Superior Court last week to charges of | assault and buttery, but Judge Webb. I presiding, withheld his decision. A civil | action contemplated by former Senator I Graham as a result of his injuries had been compromised, it was said. Senator j Graliamli skull was fractured in the I fight, and his recovery was doubted by attaches of a Charlotte hospital for a week or more when complications devel oped. MRS. STOKES AGAIN ON STAND IN’ OWN DEFENSE Says She Cannot Recall One Happy Day With Stokes Since Marriage. •By the Associated Press.) New York. Nov. 2.—Mrs. Helen El wood Stokes, resumed the witness stand today for cross examination in the trial of her husband's suit for divorce. She said she could not recall having spent one happy day with Stokes since her mar riage. She emphasized she had never been at tlie home of Edgar T. Wallace, named as co-respondent. Rev. and Mrs. Lawrence Now Living at Piscataway. Md. Rev. ami Mrs. T. N. Lawrence and children are now: making their home at Piscataway. Md.. where Mr. Lawrence has a charge. He was formerly rector of All Saints Episcopal Church of Con cord. Socialists Withdraw' From Coalition. Berlin. Nov. 2 (By Hie Associated .Press).—The Socialists have withdrawn from the coalition, according to the reicli, lit was anounced today. ©•©©©©©• © TODAY’S * © NEWS © © TODAY © ©©©©©©©© NO. 260. s n,r "' 01 GANG SAY THEY ARE GIVEN WO TREATMENT In a Letter to Grand Jury Ex press Appreciation of Way They Are Treated by Mr. Brown and Mr. Barrier. ARE WELL FED AND PROPERLY CLOTHED There Has Been a Great Im provemet in Conditions, “Almost a Revolution,” Say the Prisoners. The following is the report of the grand jury made at the recent term of court: To His Honor, Judge B. F. Long, pre siding October, 1923 term, Cabarrus „ Superior Court: Jury,- beg to submit the following 'l'cporf: We have acted on all bills of indict ment sent to us by the Solicitor, and have made presentments of all violations of. the law that have been brought to our attention. We, the Grand Jury, recommend that the Legislature appoint a Grand Jury for Cabarrus County to serve six months pe riod. v A committee visited the Chain Gang and found it to be in good condition as a whole. There were 22 white prisoners and l."i colored prisoners, one in jail, col ored. one white man in hospital, two Kick. Some of the prisoners said that: they were treated all right. They stated that they had plenty to eat. Letter at tached from prisoners. Concord. X. C„ Oct. 17, 1923. To the Cabarrus County Grand Jury, in session at Concord, commencing Oct. 15th. 1923: We. the prisoners on Cabarrus Coun ty chain gang, desire to express our ap preeiation of Captain F. A. Barrier, sup erintendent of the camp which we as prisoners are serving sentences under. Also Itoad Supervisor. Mr. W. .1. Brown. These men are two of as good men as Xorth Caroling affords. They know how to treat prisoners. They expect eaeli prisoner to work, when he is able, but see flint we are well fed and properly clothed and that each man has attenttion when sick and that no man is mistreat ed and in foer since these-rnrfr'htrrc'*tnk eti charge of the chain gang there has been a great improvement, almost a rev olution and all the prisoners have learn ed to love these men and will not only do what is required of them, but will go out of the way to please these men. be lieving them to be high toned Christian gentlemen. THE PRISONERS Os Cabarrus County Chain Gang. County Home. A committee visited the Home for the aged and infirm, and found it to be in excellent sanitary condition, spotlessly clean. The inmates stated that they lik ed their home and were well treated. There were 37 white and 13 colored and one prisoner. The following articles are part of the equipment found: 1 Ford car; 1 Ford tractor: 1 side plow; 2 disc harrows; 1 steel harrow: 2 turning plows; 1 disc plow; 1 middle buster: 1 riding cultivator; 3 small cultivators; 2 mowers; 1 hay rake; 1 binder; 2 two horse wagons; 1 one-horse wagon; 1 hearse; 1 corn planter; 1 cotton plant er ; 1 fertilizer distributor; 2 lime dis tributors; 1 wheat drill; 1 ditcher: 1 incubator: 3 horses; 1 mule; 25 bushels corn ; plenty of rough feed; TO cows; 1 heifer; 1 bull; 2 calves; 39 hogs and pigs on hand: 2 electric motors; 1 elec tric fan: 100 pounds lard: 200 pounds meat; 100 lbs. sugar ; 500 pounds flour; 100 pounds meat; 100 pounds rice ; 25 pounds coffee; 40 gallons barrels kraut; 20 gallons salt pickle; 250 jars fruit and tomatoes; 200 chickens: plenty of growing crops and a good sup ply of coal. Jail. We as a body visited the jail. There were two federal prisoners; twelve state prisoners: three colored women; four colored men; two white women; five white men; and the prisoners stated to us that they were well taken care of. They said they had plenty to eat and a good place to sleep at night. The sanitary conditions were found to be good. We found that the prisoners had a good supply of good blankets for this winter. The committee visited the Court House and found it in good condition. We rec ommend that a new book for the maps for the Register's office be bought and that all new maps be made of uniform size to fit this book. We are unable to ascertain at this time whether there are any guardians of minor children and other wards wfto are failing to make annual settlements ac cording to law as such guardians. We recommend that the Clerk of the Court at his earliest convenience carefully iu : vestigate if he finds any guardians so ; failing to make settlements, that he call i upon the guardians to settle promptly and i that he furnish the Solicitor with a copy I of the names he finds not so settled. | We, the Grand Jury, having fulfilled | and completed our duties, respectfully I ask to be discharged. E. IT. BROWN, Foreman. .1. F. N ISLE It, Secretary. I Dated at Concord, N, C., this October I 18th, 1923. | Inventory of county road equipment as ! per list turned over to the Cabarrus { Highway Commission, July 1, 1923, by I County Commissio'ners for Cabarrus | County, N. C. 1 Inventory' of Cliaingang Camp. § 1 pair of gray mules, harness and wag -1 on; 1 pair of white mules; harness and | (Concluded on Pnge Two.)
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