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5 ASSOCIATED 5 2 DISPATCHES 2 VOLUME XXJV Land Just Promotion For Captain Caldwell — - Friends of Capt. Caldwell Asked He Be Made In-; spector General of Troops of This State. VACANCY MADE BY RESIGNATION Major Stone Sends Resigna- j tion to General Metts. —j Concord Man One of Best Officers in State Guard. ************** * . * Capt. Kenneth E. Caldwell, com- jjr 3? mnnder of Company K. rind one of 3S sK the best officers in the National 3; Guard of North Carolina, has been 3$ appointed Inspector General of the North Carolina National Guard. The announcement of Capt. ('aid- 3$ 3* well's appointment was made in the * following telegram which he re- iK ceived at 2 o'clock this afternoon. 3* the telegram being filed at 1:55 at Raleigh: 3; 'Capt. Kenneth Caldwell: 3; "I have with pleasure directed 3- 3: General Metts to apiioint you In jfc spector General to sueeeed Major ;{t 3t Stone. 3; 3- “CAMERON MORRISON.” . 3- * * *************** Capt. Kenneth K. Caldwell, command ing officer of Company E, Concord's mil itary unit, and one of the best known mil itary men in the State, is a candidate for the lank of Inspector General of Nat ional Guard in North Carolina to suc ceed Major Stone, of Charlotte, who re signed the rank yesterday. The announcement of Major Stone's resignation was carried in The Charlotte Observer today and immediately upon le eeipt of the new* of the resignation here friends of Capt. Caldwell prevailed upon niiu to allow them to recommend him for the place. Telegrams recommending ('apt. Cald well were sent to Adjutant General Merts and Governor Morrison by a number of individuals, civic organizations and busi ness concerns of the city who know of Capt. Caldwell s fitness for the place. One of the first to send telegrams to General Metts and Governor Morrison was The Daily Tribune. The Cbatfiber of Commerce also wired the State officials, as did 4toy4W-. \)toinhlr..in. behalf ,pfc,*br ffty. Members of Company FI sent in their recommendation through officers of the company, and the Legion sent its recommendation through its officers. The Inspector General of the troops of the State holds the tank of Major and is appointed by the Governor. His 3*hief duty is a tour of inspection throughout the State each year when he visits each company and makes a complete inspec tion of the company members and their equipment- He also attends the annual encampment of the troops nt Morehesd City and plays a prominent i>art in the work done at the camp. Capt. Caldwell served with honor and distinction in the World War. He was decorated by the French and American governments and today bears the soars of wounds received in actual fighting. He served with the rank of First Lieutenant. Before the World War, Capt. Caldwell served as a private wlt(i Company L, Con cord's old company. He enlisted when the company was ordered to the Mexican border. Later be entered the officers ( training camp nt Oglethorpe, where he ( received his commission. I When Concord was offered a National j Guard company several years ago Capt. f Caldwell organized it. He has been the j moving spirit in the company wince its ( organization and with the assistance of ( Lieutenants Hoover and Alston develop- ( ed one of the best companies North Oar- , olina has ever known, y The fact that the Concord Company 1 has been called on special duty on vari ous occasions during the past three years tells accurately the high Esteem with l which Capt. Caldwell und his company < are held by General Metts. The company I has always performeed most creditably i when called on special duty and has gain- t eed the reputation of being one of the ■ best drilled and best disciplined outfits I ] in the State. j 1 In discussing the efforts made in be-j half of Capt. Caldwell a prominent citi-] 1 zen of the county stated this morning j that the State owes Concord something, for the magnificent work her soldiers | liave done “The Governor, through the advice of the Adjutant General, lias call ed the Concord company for dangerous | duty on several occasions. Thiz duty has been performed magnificently by the com pany and after each special service Capt. Caldwell and his men have bene highly and justly praised by their commanding officers. “It seems that the State owes the com pany something for this work it has done. The Governor con repay the or ganization by giving Capt. Ch Id well this well deserved promotion.” The successor to Major Stone is ex pected to be named at once, as the regular tour of Inspection of the State troops will begin on February 4tb. Numerous individuals of the city have wired Governor Morrison und General Metts during the day and others.expect to do so during the afternoon. Bach tel egram hall pointed out not only the quali fications of Capt. Caldwell, but also the fact that the Concord company has been conspicuous for its fine work and so far none of his officers , have been promoted. she movement to have Capt. Caldwell appointed Inspector General was start ed this morning by The Daily Tribune and friends of the captain and his ap pointment came about five hours after the first telegram of commendation and upproval was sent to Governor Morri son and General Metts, The Concord Daily Tribune ♦ , MORE LETTERS READ IN ; THE ASA CANDLER CASE I.ettefrs Alleged to. Have Been Written by Candler to Mrs. De Bouchel. I lUr the AHNerfstst Preu.i -- Atlanta, Ga,. Jan. 31. —With both prin cipals on hand and t{io court room so 1 crowded that many persons were forced | into the corridors the trial of Mrs. One zima De Bonchel's ssC\>,ooo suit for | alleged breach of promise against Asa j G. Cnndler, Sr., was resumed today in ibe United States court here, with the reading of additional letters alleged to have.been written to the New Orleans woman by the Atlanta capitalist during their, engagement. Mr. Camller. accompanied by his son, Asa <l. Candler, Jr., arrived as the hour set for trial to begin. Mrs. Do Bouchel preceded him. Site was attended by the * stone, group of friends "who were with her yesterday. A special group of deputies maintained order under the, order of Judge Sibley, who is presiding. The letters were read this morning in eluding that of September 15, 11)22, which is alleged to have broken the engage ment. Thirteen letters were read yes terday. and Mrs. De Bottehol's Counsel said they were representative of letters written almost daily over a period of several months. TWO YEARS IN "COLLEGE BEFORE ENTRY TO DAW University Trustees Indorse President Chanels Recommendation (FV-r Change. Raleigh, Jan. 30.—University trus tees today approved President Chaco's recommendations for two years of eol leage work as precedent to law study and three years for degree. The proposnl developed debate in which Governor Morrison, exofficio presiding officer, op posed the advance, but was over whelmingly beaten. I The governor referred to himself, James H. Poo and E. T. Cansler ns lawyers who had not been able to quali fy liad this been the requirement in their day. Fred Coxe, of Anson, develop ed the argument that Messrs. Pou and • Cansler though deprived of their col- j lege advantages gave them ✓to their 1 sons. I As to the law dean nothing was done i and on resolution of A. G. Mangum, of i Gaston, this was left for June trustees l meeting. However, if a dean heaves in 1 sight prior to that time he can be elect ed by a eall meeting of the trustees, i The new dean would not begin work nn- i TWBB'-ftjKaarß' S»*s; not go into effect the fait of next year. I The dates are May 1,2, 8. Little Red School House Not Always J Well Managed. Morgan ton, W. Vn., Jan. 31.—De- , daring that the teachers in the rural ] schools of this county in some cases are ( “not playing the game with 100 per ( cent, efficiency,” Superintendent Lynn , Hastings has sent, n letter to all of them , urging a more conscientious attitude toward their work. | The faults cited by the superintendent , include the following: not punctual in , opening school: close too early in the afternoon; neglect classes during the , day; crochet, read or write letters dur- , ing scliool hours; permit children while , on the school' grounds to use obscene | language and otherwise misconduct , themselves: fail to solve difficult prob lems to upper grade arithmetic; do not ] prepare their lemons properly and have to consult text books on many ques tions during the recitation period; too 1 disinterested to attend teacherte’ meet ings; teachers and janitors do not build fires early.Vnough in the morning to in sure comfort when school convenes; fail to take interest in community in which i they are teaching and speak disparingly of it; do not obey the law requiring a flag to fly over all school buildings while school ils in session. I Use Waste Paper Profitably In Con struction of Homes. Stockhdlm, Jan. 31.—A new building , material made from waste paper aod designed for ceilings and wall linings ha« been perfected by a Swedish engi neer. and production on a large scale noon will be undertaken. [ The raw materials are ordinary waste I paper such as accumulates in cities, clay and sulphate lye, the cheapness of which | warrants an inexpensive finished pro duct. The covering is said to be fire proof and durable; can be applied by un- I skilled labor, will take paper, paint or Istnn, and can even be polished. It is n good non-conductor, and does not re spond to changes in temperature. Funeral of Mrs, Connor Today. (By the Associated Press.) Wilson, N. C., Jan. 31. —Funeral ser vices for Mrs. H. G. Connor, wife of U. 8. District ’ Judge Connor, will be held here this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. Rev. E. W. Baxton, pastor of the church, as sisted by Rev. E. L. Flannaghan, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Mrs. Connor died last night after a long illness. She was 70 years old, Her six sons will act as pall bearers. WHAT BAT*B BEAR SAYS. V~^l! Partly cloudy tonight and Friday; noj change in temperature. CONCORD, N. C., THURSDAY. JANUARY 31, 1924 4 Ignored! 11 . Hi mw? * . -•>< • v'y% Jj|K Mrs. Finley J. Shepard, formerly Helen Gould, broke down and wept at Gould estate accounting hearing • *in New York City. She said she had been “ignored” and added that her brother, the late George Gould, had always said women couldn't “keep counsel.” THE IMPERIAL DIET OF JAPAN DISSOLVED Dissolution Came After the Scenes of Greatest Disor der in Which Flasks Were Thrown and Fists Used. Tokio, Jnn. 31 (By the Associated Press). —The Imperial Diet was dis solved today following the scenes of the greatest disorder in which water flasks i were thrown and fists used. The dis turbance resulted from attempts of the opposition to interpellate the government in regard to the attempt to wreck a train at Nagoya carrying opposition leaders to Tokio. The turbulent scenes which occurred in the lower house made further busi ness impossible. The outburst came shortly aflerrepresentntivee hnd taken llielr seats upon the resumption of the Diet session. Interpellating the government in con nection with the train wreck, the foes of Premier Kiyoura ami his newly in stalled cabinet demanded that the Pre mier reply personally. The Premier, however, refused to rise. Great disor der followed, during which Minister of Communications Komatsu attempted to reply to the interpellations. In the confusion an agitator not. a member of •the Diet, rushed to the platform and thrust the minister aside. Hostilities continued until the speaker hastily de clared a temporary adjournment which was followed by (Jissolution of the Diet. Six rallies were held in Tokio by the opposition this afternoon. The police, strengthened by the adoption of n nex trti force, were maintaning a close watch upon the proceedings. REDUCTION OF INCOME ' TAXES IS PROPOSED Rtse! ntlon Calling For New Rates Pre sented in House by Rep. Gamer. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31. —Reduction of the 1923 * personal income taxes which are payable this year on the basis of the democratic tax revision scheme which would cut the normal rates to 2 per cent, under $5,000, and 4 per cent, under sß',- 000 was proposed in a’ joint resolution presen/ted to the House today by Repre sentative Garner, democrat, of Texas. Chairman Green, of the House Ways and Means committee, and author of the proposal adopted by the Republican membersi of the committee yesterday to cut tlie 1923 taxes about 25 per cent, objected to the immediate consideration of the resolution when it ms asked by Mr. Garner. WILSON HAS SUFFERED DIGESTIVE DISORDERS Yielding to Treatment and Condition Is Not Regarded as Serious. (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 31.—Woodrow Wil son has suffered a digestive disorder dur ing (lie past few days, but it is yielding to treatment and his physicians do not regard his rendition as serious. His dai ly automobile rides have been dispensed with for the present, but he is able to be out of bed most of tue time ami to at tend to his mail and other, affairs as us ual. Dr. Cary T. Grayson, the former Pres ident’s physician, said today he regarded the progress made as satisfactory in view of the general condition of the pa tient. Former President Wils n is Indisposed; Not Seriously 111. ' Washington. Jan. 30. Woodrow Wilson has been indisposed for two days, it became known tonight, but Dr. Sterling Ruffin, who was summoned in the absence from the city of Dr. Cary T. Grayson, described tonight he did “not consider the former President's illness serious.” “The illue«i for which I was called in.” Dr. Ruffin added, “had nothing to ■' with the former grave illness of Mr. Wilßon." Dr. Grayson, who has attended Mr. Wilson duriug and since his administra f;on, is on a'huntl-- trip in North Caro lina and is not expected to return to ’i Washington until tomorrow, as he had |l'-...,.=d. f " *«• ■ * Monthly Review of Business fRy the Federal Reserve Bank IBy the AMnftmrd Press.) Richmond, Va.. .Iln. Si.—Business in the Fifth Federal ft-serve Dint riot- was I not exceptionally gnftl during the month lof December laid. I#i it was up to the I average of the z##»o» and compared, fav orably. on the #holi, with Deeeiober of 1922 despite the fa® that at that time there wed a briefnffbn,; throughout the country, according ip the monthly re view of business;; isgjied by the Federal Reserve I’auk..Upinesu men of all classes, it was dralnSyd. are buying mere cautiously now-' thaif they did but they are apparently buying all that they nerd, and therefore a ftnF.y large volume of | trade i< going on,* The review of the business and agri cultural conditions Hn this, the Fifth Federal Reserve Djirteil follows: “Condition iepog« of member bauks in leading cities.PW the Fijih Federal Reserve District sA*v some increase ill loans and rcdgjs-qtßits outstanding in comparison with JdCuary, 1923. but in dente continued ahilly mi tho part of the banku to care for ail legitimate needs of their customers.* Deposits show a substantial increase during the past month and are much larger than they were a year ago. JJThe Reserve Rank's ■ ratio of cash to deposit and liabilities combined in approximately the same ns at this time Inst year. Debits to in dividual accounts show a larger total for the four weeks ending January 9, 11)21, than for the corresponding period ending January 1(1, 192:1. and debits for tho year. 1923, considerably exceed thpse *of 1923. Rusincss failures were fewer ' in the Fifth IVutrief in December than they were in December, 1922, and dur ing the entire year the district made a better record than the national average. Labor continues to be fully and profit ably employed, and the reports of the various industries ‘indicate that the supply and demand twill remain fairly balanced for at least the next few momlis. Ccal is -plelitifu] and soft coal is much cheaper than it was during 1922-1923. Textile mills are suffering from a scarcity of orders but the mills in the Fifth District pave not materially curtailed their operation-. During December Fifth district mills used 39.4 per cent, of the cotton con sumed in the United Slates. Cotton prices have recently shown some de clining tendency, but arc still around s•>o a bale above the same period a year j ago, and the yield in the district last , fall was 35 per cent, greater than tho: 1922 crop. Ruildinfc operations, e.-pe- i cialiy of residences apd apartments, con- 11 tinue in unusually large volume for thisD season of the year, apd contractors are i -a .. ■ - 1 " POSTPONE" BOK TRACE HEARING UNTIL MONDAY Postponement Made Because of Public Interest Centered in Naval Oil In quiry. {By lllp AMociated Preaa.) Washington, Jnn. 31. —Because pub lic interest is so centered in the ynavnl oil inquiry the Senate investigation into 1 the Hok peace award was postponed again today by the propaganda commit tee until next Monday. Chairman Moses announced that it was the unanimous decision of ithe com mittee that in the present situation the 1 inquiry could not command the atten- I lion which it was entitled. i Miss Esther Everett Dips, in charge of the Bok policy committee, can de- 1 tefmine in the meantime. Chairman Moses said, whether she will answer the questions put to her on Tuesday as to how the peace plans (submitted were . eliminated, and the choice on one made. The committee a’t an executive session lasting one-half -an hour voted 4 to 1 that this line of inquiry was within the purview of the resolutjon inquiry. THE COTTON MARKET Opened at Advance of 3 to 22 Points on Covering—May Up to 33.70. •Hr Ik* Associate)! Press.) New York, Jan. 31.—The cotton mar ket opened at an advance of 3 to 22 l>oints today on covering, a moderate trade demand, and sbme fresh commis sion house buying, inspired by relatively firm Liverpool (tables. There was sell ing by houses witli Liverpool. New Or leans and other (Southern connections, but the comparatively small offerings were readily absorbed, with May selling ■ up to 33.76 and July to 32.45 during the early trading, or 35 to 38 points net higher. -j Cotton futures opened steadv. March .33.25; May 33 68; July 32.30; Oct. 27.80; Dec. 27.45. With Our Advertisers. New furniture is arriving daily nt 11. B. Wilkinson’s, at all their three stores. You can get easy terms on a new gas range. See new ad. today, “The Way to a Man's Heart.” . The 8. 8. Brown Shoe Store has lost all sight of cost and value—all winter shoes must go. Bitick, Ford and Oakland used cars for : sale or exchange by the. Standard Buick ! Co. j You can get a large priil of Kingan's j pure lard for $1.50 at Cabarrus Cash Grocery Co. , , The big reduction sale at the Musette closes Saturday,' evening at 8 o’clock. ! Better buy now and save money. Valentines from one-half cent, to 75 : cents at Cline's Pharmacy. In the self-service department at Fish- i i er's you can buy things at such low prices i ,i as to surprise you. Look up new ad. ' i • today. | ! On Friday und Saturday only Parker's I Shoe Store will give 20 per cent, dis-. 1 count on all men's high shoes. I Not Engaged to Prince, i New York. Jail. 31.—Dr. James O. . | Green, and his daughter, Miss Eleanor ; Margaret Green, today announced that . no engagement exists between Miss Green - and Prince Viggo, of Denmark. The en - gagement was announced in court oir i den in Copenhagen last month, and later 1 denied by Dr. Green. The Prince arriv ed here yesterday on the Majestic. making extensive plans for Spring work. Retail trade in December was sprnewhat slow in staple goods, due chiefly to tile iinsrascinibly mild weather, hut a large volume of holiday business was done, and sales in the leading department stores exceeded December. 1922 sale). Wholesale trade was sens inaily dull, but was up to the average for the cloning month rs the yeai. and collections were bitter than in recent months. Busi necu in West Virginia is slower than in other s-ectie.ris of the district because of a hick of ordem for bituminous coal, but outside of that state, conditions are satisfactory. "In writing our summary of condi tiono a year ago. in the Review dated Januqry 31. 1923, we slated that the ehipf dark spot in tile, district Ms in South Carol inn. in which stale ravages of the hill weevil had cut the eotton crop to less than half the slate's usual production, hut at the same time we palled attention to the efforts being made by a few of the state's lending fanners and others to overcome the pest. We are glad lo report this year that, the efforts put forth bore abundant fruit, and South Carolina has made a splendid recovery. The 1923 eotton crop was increased to 795.1KH) bales, a gain of 302,000 bales over tho 1922 production. The tobacco .crop of the state inerehsed from 54,-100.(KM) pounds ill 1922 to 74.- 460,000 in 1923; corn production in creased from 29,399,999 bushels to 32.- (‘>70.000 bushels; wheat production rose from 1,320.000 bushels to 1,925.000 busheM : the cats yield grew from 9,774,- 000 to 10.728,000 bushels; the Irish po tato crop increased from 2,508,000 bush els to 3436,00 bushels; and peanut pro duction lose from 27.36(¥)00 pounds to 32,300.000 pounds. Satisfactory prices were received for practically all of the crepe, especially for cotton and tobacco, and as a result a large volume of the frozen indebtedness we mentioned last year has been liquidated, farmers gen erally have enjoyed a good volume of business all fall and winter. The successful efforts made during 1923 to raise cotton under boll weevil conditions has given new encouragement to the individual farmer, a psychological effect which reaches throughout the state and which promises well for the future. In the arduous task of combating the weevil, the influence .of the newspapers j was of incalculable value. They gave i space freely to constructive ideas ad- j vnneed by farmers ami scientists, an l | nvany went to considerable trouble and | expense in employing experts to write ! articles hearing upon the problems of agriculture. ttt - OFF UNTIL MONDAY District Court Adjourned Because of I>eatli of .Judge Connor’s Wife, Wilmington. Jnn. 31 (By the Associat ed Press). —Hearing of eases in United State District Court called to consider the charges growing out of the failure of the Commercial National Bank, of Wilmington, were today postponed until Monday. Judge H. G. Connor is in Wilson today for the funeral of his wife who died last night, but it is thought , he might, return here Saturday to receive ,i the report of the grand jury which has been hearing the evidence in relation to .criminal charges agaist Lieutenant Gov- , ernor IV. Is. Coper, Horace C. Copper, , Thomas E. Cooper and Clyde W. Lassi- i ter in connection with the failure. The jury panel sworn in to try the | eases of the four men in event the grand jury returned bills agaist them xvas ex cused until 2:30 p. m. Monday. In the event indictments are returned it i is planned to start tlie trials at once. SECRETARY DAvTsMS GREETED UNPLEASANTLY Howls and Boos Greeted Him Wheen He Appeared Before Miners' Meeting. Indianapolis, Ind. Jan. 31 (By the As sociated Press).—Howls and boos greet ed James .1. Davis, secretary of labor, when he was introduced by President Jno. L. Lewis to tlie bi ennial convention of the United Mine Workers of America here today, had asked for a ro siiectful hearing for a “member of he President’s cabinet.” AVliile tumult proceeded, Lewis took the floor and shouted at the top of his | voice “Tlie honor of your organization ! is at stake. You are on trial before the country. Exercise self-restraint that j our organization be not publicly shamed.” He then requested those unwilling to hear tlie speaker to leave the hall. Af ter prolonged hand-clapping Secretary Davis began to speak. State Spelling Contest. Raleigh, Jar. 31. -A spelling contest in wlieh children from all over the State will participate will he lull in *ltis | city eriing the annual meeting of 'lie Stare Teachers' Association from Manh 12t!r to i4th. Preliminary coiiiostetxcil' i te acid in each school district Vu*l the | be - -, si oiler in that district will lie Ms' representative at the annual njeetiing. M'o l. interest is already being manifest ed in the contest by the school o'liUiren over the state, it was said, an.l already , they have begun their preparations for 1 the final contest. i Eaci( district will be allowed two rep j rcsenfatives, a boy and a girl. Prizes | ; will be given the winners in the final! j contests as well as in the district con-' | tests. The State adopted book. 'Tlie Alaoter !of Words," will be tlie source of tlie ! words that will be given tho contestants. Each contestant will be charged a fee .of fifty cents. This fee will be accept ed by the persons in charge of the contest j in each district but not until the time (of the entrance of the child into the con test. One hundred words will be given the contestants in the final tryout. Should i tills fail lo produce' a winner an addi tional fifty will be given, and if necee ary an additional 25 will be used. ‘'Airs. M. M. Bryan, of Moran, Texas, lias made a fortune as an oil operator. Rumors fllElir y. i • "tap % i Because Mrs. Charles Dnell, wife of Charles Duell (bottom photo) of Inspira tion Pictures, obtained a divorce ill Par is. rumor is saying that Mr. Duell soon will become engaged to Lillian Gish, famous screen star, (top photo). Miss Gish acts with Duell's film company. The entire company, with Duell. is in Europe making pictures. ■— i £ DEMOCRATIC MOVE ' c (MM Bit*; 1 # 1 Wanted to Attach Resolution < Asking For Denby’s Re- 1 signation to the Oil Lease , Resolution. i i (By tlie Associated Press.) ] Washington, '.Tan. 31.—A move to at- ] taeh the Robinson resolution calling for t the immediate resignation of Secretary Donby to the Walsh oil lease annulment • meavmre was made today immediately ( after the Senate convened. The amend- ( meat was sponsored by Seantor Tram- t mail, democrat, of Florida. < Immediate opposition was voiced by 1 Senator Lodge, the Republican leader, { who declared he would resist very strong ly such a declaration by Congress. There s was only one way by which the legisla- • tive branch could remove the cabinet of- i ficer. he said, and that was by impeach- • meat. i Secretary Denby Initiated Transfer. 1 Washington. Jan. 31.—Secretary Den by initiated a transfer of the California 1 and Wyoming naval oil reserves to the Interior Department, Rear Admiral Lati- 1 mer. judge advocate of the general of the Navy, today told the House naval com- 1 mittee. The witness said Mr. Denby lmd told him he had "initiated the trans fer after investigating the question and consulting with various experts.” 1 Passes Appropriation Bill. Washington, Jan. 31.—The House to day passed its first appropritioit bill, that for the Interior Department, after a fu tile attempt had been made at the last minute to direct discontinuance on Jur ist, next, of twenty-one land offices. Dry Speakers to Stump tlie State. Raleigh. Jan. 30.—Beginning .tlie first of February the Anti-Saloon Lea gue will again put its debating team on the field. They are now planning for a six mouths' itinerary. The team is com posed of Rev. M. E. Cotton, who lias been field secretary for over four years, I mid R. 1,. Davis. Jr. Tlie organization has just invested in a ord ear so flint they can resell any town, hamlet or ; large country church, j The object of the debate is to cer ate sentiment for respect for law. Those who have heard it are enthusiastic in their expressions of praise for it and strong in their belief that the debators are doing a really constructive work. Weather Stages a Variety Show. Kinston, Jan. 30.—Snow, hail, rain. | thunder and wind nil came out of the I same storm south of here early today. ( Tiie temperature changed many degrees lin a short time. Near Trenton a lively snow fall occurred for a few minutes. Shortly afterward Kim drove reported enough hail to cover the ground. A 1 vivid electrical disply was next on the bill. Rain followed. Fenner Brokers Sent to Prison, the Annotated Press.* Cincinnati, Jan. 31. —George H. Bea . sel and William H. Chattield, .Tr.. former [ Cincinnati brokers, convicted last week . of embezzlement, were sentenced today . to nine years imprisonment each. Judge Darby imposed the sentences after over rullg motions for new trials. Attorncyu , for the men announced that they would > appeal. •••••I TODAY’S NEWS TODAY A A ft ft H NO. J 23. i Os W'HS CALLED rSrCONSULTAIION BY THE PRESIDENT Senators Walsh, of Montana, and Robinson, of Arkan sas, Called to the White House Today. REPUBLICANS IN CONFERENCE ALSO Senators Curtis and Lodge Talk With President.—Oil Lease Question is Discus sed by All. ( By the Associated Press.) Washington,. Jan. 31.—Both demo cratic and republican leadeto* of the Sen ate were consulted by President Coolidge today just before debate on the Walsh oil lease annulment resolution was re sumed. After the ranking senators in the re publican organization had paid an early call to the White House, tWe President summoned Senator Walsh, democrat, of Montana, who has had a prominent part in the oil inquiry, ansi Senator Robinson, of Arkansas, the democratic floor lead er, and author of the resolution calling for the resignation of Secretary Denb.v. Senator Walsh recently stated in the course of the Senate debate that he had assumed from the fact the President hail not called any democratic senators into consultation that Mr. Coolidge consider ed the whole subject a pnrtisan matter. Senator Curtis, of Kansas, the republi can whip, reached the executive office before they bad opened for the day, and when he found the President still was in the White House proper, hurried there to talk with him. dL'he republican floor leader, Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, arrived at the White House soon afterward. White House officials said the Presi dent desired to discuss with the two Democratic leaders the whole question 1 of the investigation as made by the Sen- * ate committee and as contemplated by the executive branch of the government. The conference was-the first the Pres ident has had with Democratic Senators since the oil lease inquiry' assumed its present proportions. Silas li. Strawn, one of the special dftet' the government investigation, ar rived at the White House almost, simul taneously with the two Senators, but did not go into conference with the Pres ident with them. Arrangement were made in the nieun tigne for a conference between Mr. Strawn and J. Crawford Riggs, of Ra leigh, N. C., an attorney, said to have been intimately acquainted with the oil land policies carried out by Secretary Daniels under the Wilson administra tion. Before the House naval committee which is inquiring into the disposition of ro.valty*oils under Dolieny and Sin clair interests a debate developed over the Daniels policy, with the Republi cans declaring that door for Fall con tracts were opened by the former Demo cratic Secretary. The Senate oil committee held no ses sion, but three physicians selected by it went to the apaTtment where former Sec retary Kali is confined to determine whether he is (too ill to testify when the committee hearings arc resumed tomor row. In the midst of these developments, rumors of cabinet changes involving re tirement of Secretary Denb.v and At torney General Daugherty continued to fly thick and fast, but Secretary Slemp denied flatly a story that the two cabi net members had placed their resigna tion before the President. It was indicated that all features of the problem were talked over with the President by Senators Robinson anil Walsh, but much of the conference was taken up with the question of special counsel. Mr. Coolidge has selected 1 Thomas W. Gregory, of Texas, a former Democratic attorney general, to act with Mr. Strawn, and Ire is on his way to Washington. There were evidences yes terday, however, that something might have gone amiss with the plan, and it was even more apparent today that the makeup of the government's counsel was the subject still occupying a targe share, of attention in administration circles. All the Senators who visited the White House today declined to say what trend the discussion had taken or wheth er the qualifications of either of the two attorneys selected had been questioned. Judge Riggs, who is a Democrat, would not comment on the question of whether he might become associated' with the government's special counsel. Students Hurt In Fire. (By the Associated Press.) Springfield, Ohio Jan. 31.—Nine stu dents were injured, two probably fatal ly in escaping from a dormitory during a fire at Wilberforce University near Xenia this morning. The fire is said to have been of incendiary origin. PIEDMONT " TODAY “The Silent Com mand”. A WILLIAM FOX Spectacular Melodrama of In ternational JntHgue, Love and | -Adventure on the High Seas
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