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• ****#’; * DISPATCHES 1 YOLUME XXIV HOLDING STATE CMTIOII IN RALEIGH TODAY Selection of National Com-! mittemen is the Biggest Work to Be Done at the Convention. EVERETT MAKES KEY-NOTE TALK Secretary of State Townies On the Work of the Party in the State, and Also Talks National Matters. (Pjr (he Anwlatfd Press.) Raleigh, April 17.—With democrats from all soot ion h of the State In attend ance the state democratic convention was called to order here at noon today by John G. Dawson, of Kinston. Rtnte chair man. Preceding the opening of the con vention in the city auditorium, conven tions of the ten districts were held in hulls about the city. Long before, the opening hour the hall was filled with men and women, chiefly men, who were gathered about in groups. Knob of the hundred counties had been assigned to sections of the hall, and following the practice of past years many | of the county delegations consisted of ‘‘all democrats in good standing,” though the vote was limited to that determined by the registered voters. W. N. Kverett was introduced as the keynote siieaker. and in his address touched on the work of the Democratic party in its control of state affairs, and incidentally on its work in national!af fair* The National Democratic Convention in New York in June will name the next Chief Magistrate of the United States, declared Secretary of . State Everett. Secretary Everett delivered a thirty page prepared address in which he outlined and compared the successful and con structive policies and administration of Woodrow Wilson with, that of his suc cessor. He related how the government had been run for the people while the Democratic administration was in power und called scorn upon the “corrupt and malicious” .practices in government, for ‘ the vfavured few” by f he*-Rspubliagß* now'jpf jh*wtK % n - WiU last Democratic administration was point ed to and the destinies of the State un der her own policies were prophesied. A constructive plan for the economic devel opment of the state and its resources was submitted by Mr. Everett, as well as de tail matters of finance and revenue. In sounding the "keyonte” of the Con vention, Mr. Everett said. ‘ All signs point to victory in November—not mere ly for success to the immortal .party to which we belong, but a verdict for re turn to our government from the hands of Privilege and Corruption. The rec ord of the national administration has shamed the American people and they will go to the polls this fall and punish the party whose selected agents have prostituted it to selfish and base needs." "Teapot Dome," he said, "has loomed large in recent events. It was due to n North Carolinian. Josephus Daniels, then Secretary of the Navy, that this in crease in the Naval oil reserves was pro vided and due to him that as long as he was in office these reserves were sa credly held "for the exclusive use of the Navy.” Bringing his speech to a discussion of strictly state matters the Secretary of State declared that the people of North Carolina ore bent upon building a great stpte on the basis of public education; public highways; and public health. The will of the people are definitely fixed up on these agencies, he asserted, and they are willing to pay the bill and they can not be stampeded bj! talk about tales. The chief work before the convention for the afternoon was the adoption of a platform and election of four- delegates ' at large to the national convention at New York. Credential committee and platform committee got to work soon af ter the convention convened. Big Crowd In Attendance. .. Raleigh, April 17 (By the Associated Presa). —Late in getting underway, the Democratic State convention was called to order today by State Chairman John G. Dawson, of Kinston, at 12 :15 o’clock. An invocation was pronounced by the Rev. W. A. Stansbury, of the Bdenton Street Methodist Church. The city auditorium wag packed with delegate* long before the opening of the Nearly all successful Ban are members of buHding association Life giving waters . The industrious beaver builds a Series of dams so that he will have plenty of water all the year round. The thoughtful man conserves his prosperity through saving, -to take care of the lean years. Our institution offers an opportunity to savers that is attractive because it is safe and because we are a non-profit institution. In consequence your investment earns higher dividends. Running Shares cost you 25 cents per share per week. Prepaid shares cost you $72.25 pec share: We mature our stock in 328 weeks. A1 lstock is non-taxable, which is a big item these days. All stockholders share and share alike in the profits. Your business appre ciated large'or small. START TODAY. Cabarrus County B. L. & Savings Association OFFICE IN THE CONCORD NATIONAL "BANK The Concord Daily Tribune BAILEY POINTS Ol’T 1 ROME Os his planks The Candidate for Democratic Honors Makes Public Many Things That- He Is Now Advocating. (By the Associated Press.! Raleigh, April 17.—Josiah W. Bailey, ! candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor, declared last night in a speech here that he favoml repeal of foreign stock exemption from the tax j laws of the state, fnvorpd increase in I ihe railroad franchise taxes, a removal of some of the present taxes upon land 1 and some readjustment which would give ■ back to the counties certain of the taxes ; now collected by the state. He assert ed this measure would help relieve the burden on land. In the course of his speech Mr. Bailey declared that these measures constituted the chief planks in his tax reform pro -1 gram and invited his opponent for the I nomination, Angus W. McLean, to meet ‘ him on the same platform and present his views- to the saint* audience. Shortly after last night's meeting Mr. McLean's manager issued a statement that Mr. McLean would not meet Mr. Bailey, as he felt the,public was well able to ehoose between the programs put forth by both candidates and decide which one it favored. STATE MEDICAL SOCIETY’ HAS COMPLETED WORK Adjournment Taken This Morning After New Officers were Formally Inducted Into Office. (By the Associated Press.! Raleigh, N. (’.. April 17.—The 71st annual convention of Ihe North Caroli na Medical Society adjourned here this morning after officers who were elected at yesterday's meeting, were formally in j ducted into office. The business of the society was practically completed yester day afternoon. The society this morning adopted (he usual resolutions of thanks for the hos pitality of locai officials and citiaens and then inducted into office the following: President, Dr. Albert Anderson. Ral eigh ; vice presidents. Dr. W. I* Dunn, Asheville. Dr. A. E. Bell. Mooresville, Dr. K. G. Averitt, Cedar Creek: Secre tary and Treasurer, Dr. L. B. Moßra.ver. Aberdeen. Pinehurst was selected as the meeting place for the Society in 1925. Gland Rejuvenation Only Temporary, Says Savant. _ Berkley, Calif., April 17.—Rejuvena tion by means of gland operations is only temporary, in the opinion of Pro fessor T. C. Burnett, of the University of California department of hpysiology. “The apparent improvement following the grafting of glands will remain tem porary,’ the professor explained, “yntil our knowledge, of the physiological as -vnwy’Wfreasea. FTOlrTwhat lsknown « body glands, it is logical to assume that If we could resupply the secretions which arc responsible for our vitality and youth, wc might thrust old age to the back stage. “Newspapers are too enthusiastic on the subject. They jump abend of the experimentors and medical men to get a specatcular story. This policy has its effect on the public. Every one leaps to startling and unfounded conclusions,' and the result is a lack of critical judg ment which is essential in the consider ation of such a complex subject.” Baptists In Japan Take Action. (By the Associated Press.) Tokio, April 17.—The American Bap tist Mission of Japan today adopted a resolution condemning a proposed exclus ion of Japanese from the United States as “unnecessary and unchristian.” convention. As each Democratic leader entered the hall and was recognized he was lustily cheered. The first business of the convention was the Reading of reports of district conventions by Mark Squires, secretary of the convention. Following rending of reports, Chair man Dawson presented a temporary efiairman and the keynote speaker was YV. N. Everett, secretary of state. Mr, Everett reviewed the work of the Demo cratic party and told of its leadership in the state. Mr. Everett stated thnt shortly before the convention he had received a tele gram from Governor Cameron Morrison endorsing his speech. “I believe the Democratic National convention will name the next President of the United States,” Mr. Everett went on. He declared that the republican party, through its agents -in Washington, had “prostituted |iigh office to selfish ends," and attested "that all that the present administration had to its credit was a record of "graft and corruption unparai leded in the nation’s history.” Mention of the name of Woodrow Wil son and the accomplishments of his ad ministration brought from the convention thundering applause. CONCORD, N. C., THUf* SDAY, APRIL 17, 1924 RecorcfTlier ■ ’ —’'t-V>o=i— ■ Mrs. Oliver Atkey is the first woman to fly across the English Channel with a passenger. She Is also the first woman to obtain an English air pilot's license. THAW TAKES STAND IN TRIAL FOR FREEDOM Was Asked Only Few Questions By Ills Own Counsel and Counsel Opposing Tim. (By the Associated Press.) Philadelphia. April 17.—Htjrry K. Thaw, flushed and confident, testified for a brief period in his own behalf iu his sanity trial today. Then his lawyers dramatically turned him over to the other side for cross examination. Thaw seemed self-possessed. Former Judge John M. Patterson, his counsel, asked Thaw only five questions. Seem ingly the attorneys for the opposition were greatly surprised when he was turn ed over to thens so quickly. Arthur G-. Dixon, counsel for the trustees of the Thaw estate, and Wm. A. Gray, repre senting Evelyn Nesbit, Thaw's divorced wife, whose 13 year old son has infers vened in his own behalf, discussed the case with the alienists supporting their views with great earnestness. At the end of 5 minutes Dixon said. "We have no questions 'to ask.” Thaw smiled and left the witness stand. Another brief conference followed mmaM ,**•: • tfonohtty granted their clietff. Yjid ifsketl for u re cess until this afternoon, which was granted. PROCTOR WILL TESTIFY BEFORE OIL COMMITTEE Man Who Managed General Wood’s Campaign in 1920 Called Before the Committee. (By the Associated Presa.) Washington. April 17.—William Coop er Proctor, of Cincinnati, notified Sena tor Walsh, of the Senate oil commit tee, today that he will nrrived in Wash ington tomorrow in response com mittee subpoena served on him yester day. He financed the campaign of Gen eral Wood in 1920 and is to be ques tioned concerning campaign contribu tions and happenings nt the Chicago convention. Weigand’s Attorneys Are Prepared For Stiff Fight. Durham, April I(l.—A hearing into the legality of the extradition of Carl Weigaml, Chapel Hill attorney, from this state by O. C. Kaffits. Ohio officer, and George T. Featherstone. chief of police of Chapel Hill, yesterday will be held in Lynchburg, Va., Friday, accord ing to R. O. Everett, counsel for Weignnd. * SWould the court there decide that the officers were in the wrong in spiriting the defendant, who is wanted in Colum bus, 0., on the charge of non-support of a child by his former wife, the case will be moved back to North Carolina. Should the court decide that Weigand can be carried on to Ohio for a hearing, the case wilt be fought out through every court in Virginia, Mr- Everett stated. Already counsel in Lynchburg has been secured for Weigand and two Durham attorney will attend the hear ing Friday. Counsel has also been em ployed in Columbus in the event the case should go to Ohio. Mrs. Weigand leaves for Lynchburg tomorrow to be with her husband and to assist him in the hearing. Eddie McKenna, the western bantam weight, has been Selected as the op ponent for Pancho Villa at the Cleve land show on April 23, which will mark the 1 reopening of the boxing game in the Forest City. ' i WANTED The Sunday School. Children From 7 to 70 Years Old to See ‘The Shepherd King’ The prettiest Biblical Story Ever told on the Motion Picture Screen PIEDMONT TODAY AND TOMORROW All Sunday School Teachers will be admitted free. Make yourself known to the Cashier. PIEDMONT TODAY AND TOMORROW Miss Coltrahe’s Name Placed Before the D. A. R. Congress H. E. C. Bryant in Charlotte Observer. Washington. April 1(1.—It begins t< look as if the Tar Heel Daughters would bring about harmmjty in their ranks, but it may take month* to? do it. In pre senting the name of JljsK Jenn Coltrane for vice president general to the con tinental Congress tonight, Mrs. E. C Gregory was diplomatic nud careful in Iter speech. She prawed tfte candidate and told of her spira id work for the national organization. Her first sen tence was' happy. li said: “The Old North Si ite commends to your favorable contddii ation tonight one whose grace and gr*c pusness are even surpassed by her abllit i. Os the form erC you can so judge for yourself; of her efficiency. Tier reei rd of service of fers indisputable evKhujee.” Some of the clever? women of the state oppose Miss (foltrane, and her friends regret that Any controversy was started, for the state organization had been such n joyful hc«t for years. Mrs. Oregqr.v added, in presenting Miss Coltrane: "First holding the office of recording secretary and regent of her chapter and later that of recording secretary of her. state, in 1920, sought out as ite repre sentative Daughter, she was elected his torian general, and brought to thut of fice rare gifts and technical experience. "During her term ofj theree years, she effected two results for our national so ciety. The first was the re-orngniza tion of our historical department on a new, systematized basis, with a main artery lending to every state. Miss Cottranc’s Record. “Under her vivifying touch, history, which is the heart of our organization, wag glorified. More than that, through her skill, history was gnrfiered into eight permanent sheaves for our nation al society, as is proved by the record, published in 1923. Her important ser vice, of which notable mention should be made, is as follows: “From 1929-23 were recorded World War service records of 45 states in 107 volumes, and directories of historical facts in 3(1 states were compiled, as well as sketches of over 500 ’American women in history. “Not content merely with research work for our national society, she adapt ed, on request, a general study outliue •of the historical of individual states, in order to inspire each with a love for American histpry, stressing its importance as the basis 'of American cit izenship. In addition -from 1920-23 she was chairman of the auditing commit-" FATE OF IMMIGRATION a BILL STILL ITNKNOWN Senator Omifer With President Before Senate Takes up tlie Bill Again. (By (he Associated Press.) Washington, April 17.—The fate of the immigration bill with its Japanese ex clusion provision, was involved in an other conference today between President Coolidge and Senator Lodge of Massa chusetts. republican Senate leader, prior to resumption of Senate debate on the measure. Senator Lodge said the immigration question had been discussed, but he would not say whether he had obtained any information as to the probable action of the President when the measure reneh ed the White House. | Senator Willis, republican, of Ohio, who with Senntor Lodge, supported the Jap anese exclusion provision, conferred with the President following the visit of the republican lender. Senator Simmons, democrat of North Carolina, opened debate on the bill in the Senate, with a demand for drastic re strictive legislation, and offered an amendment under which preference would be giyen immigrants coming to this coun try to follow agriculture, the amendment providing that at least one-half of the quota for each nation should be reserved for such immigrants. | -« Rail Freight Traffic Marks Set in February. Washington, April 16.—Two new high records for February, freight hand ling by class one railroads were report ed today by the Bureau of Railway Economics. Freight traffic in February, the re port: said, amounted to 35,962,421.000 net ton miles, an increase of 10-2 per cent over the same months last year. The figure also was 9.1 per cent higher than for February. 1920, when the previous high record was established. A daily average movement of 27.4 miles per freight car during February, the railway bureau added, was two and three-fifths miles greater than the aver age in the same month last year, and exceeded by five and one-tenth miles in February, 1920, everage. Daugherty Committee in Recess. Washington, April 17.—The Senate Daugherty committee stood in recess to day to permit Senator Wheeler, the com ! mittee prosecutor, to attend the opening hearing in the Senate investigation of his indictment In Montana. Says Hanihara WiU Be Recalled. Tokio, April 17 (By the Associated Press). —Ambassador Hanihara at Wash ington is tto be recalled by the Japanese government, the newspaper Yomiuri de clared today. Have Your Copy For Change of Ad. in Office Before 10:00 A. M. Our advertisers will kindly remember that all copy for 1 change of ads. must be in the office by 10 o’clock A. M. for : insertion the same day, and when extra space necessitating change in form of ad. is desired, copy should be in after*, noon before, if possible. i tec and a member of the national ex ecutive committee. I "The second result achieved by my candidate is perhaps even more import ant than the first. In addition to her eruditicn and her gift for specific sue-! • eessful organization—due to her deep, strong character, due to her vivacity, due i to her lovable qualities, poured out iin -1 stintedly with regard alone for worth— -1 few in official life can rival her unique gift for winning friends and popularity, wherever she goes, for our organization, i both within and outside our member ship. "With, therefore, experience, ex ecu , five ability, callable and forceful, with versatility, which a college training and the legacy of a distinguished ancestry stabilizes, with unswerving loyalty to our country and fidelity to the high ideas of our organization and with a spirituality and faith in God that quick en her love for mankind—all cf which are still inadequate to describe fully my candidate, yet make it possible for me to offer to you tonight a woman, who is one of the choicest assets of our or ganization. one who is amply qualified for the high office of vice president gen eral of the national society, for which, in behalf of her State of North Caro lina. 1 have the honor to place in nomi nation the name of Miss Jenn Winslow Coltrane.'’ Miss Coltrane's nomination will be seconded by Ohio. The voting' W’ili take place tomorrow and the results an nounced Friday. Opposition Subsided. Edward E. Britton in News and Ob server. Washington. April 10.—The flurry over the matter of North Carolina sup port of Miss Jenn Coltrane, of Concord, for the office of vice president general of the Daughters of the American Revo lution appeared today to have somewhat subsided, though she may still lose some votes from the Gastonia chapter. She wa« placed in nomination for the posi tion tonight in a clever speech by Mrs. Edwin C. Gregory, of Salisbury, daugh ter of Senator Overman, and her nomina tion was seconded by the spokesman for the Ohio delegation. Miss Coltrane drew a favorable place in the order of nominations, being the second on the list of thirteen to be nominated. With eight places to be filled, and thirteen candi dates in the field, there is a deal of politics being played, "but the backers of Miss Coltrane are optimistic as to her success. THE COTTON MARKET Kina LterpaoL-CaMea, and Buying Orders Gave Market a Steady Tone Today. (By the Associated Presa.) New Y’ork, April 17.—Relatively steady Liverpool cables and a few over night buying orders gave the cotton mar ket a steady tone at the opening today, first prices were 4 to 13 points higher. This buying was held in check by the proximity of the holidays, however, and the market was quiet with prices sag ging off during the early trading, under realizing promoted by favorable weather prospects and continued complaints of a poor demand for cotton goods. May sold off from 30.65 to 30.48, and October from 25.30 to 25.14, or 3 to 10 points | net lower. Cotton futures opened steady. May 30.65; July 29.08; Oct. 25.30; Dec Jan 24.30 bid. Mrs. J. D. Cardell has entered the Concord Hospital for treatment. Salem College Endowment Fund Nearly Complete. Winston-Salem, April 16.—The Salem College building and endowment fund of $400,000, subscribed iu 1920 by over three thousand friends of the institu tion. is now well on the way to a suc cessful close on schedule time, June 30. this year, according to a statement is sued by Theodore Rondthaler. secre tary of the fund. He states ithat it ap pears now that losses on the total sub scriptions will not be over 4 or 5 per cent. Approve German Suggestions. Paris, April 17 (By the Associated Press). —The reparations commission, at a plenary session this afternoon, decided unanimously to take the note of the reply of the German government adher ing to conclusions reached in the ex perts’ reports, and to approve, within the limits of the commission’s attributes, the conclusions, and to adopt the meth ods proposed therein. Issues Challenge to McAdoo (By the Aasectated Press.) 1 Dallas, Tex., April 17. —Governor Pat M. Neff, continuing his campaign in Tex as for an uninstructed delegation to the National Democratic Convention, today > challenged Wm. G. McAdoo to answer ■ his charge that his record makes him un ■ fit to be the Democratic standard bearer • this year. Dies Without Explaining Shortage. (By (he Associated Press.) Kansas City, April 17. —John M. I Moore, deposed president of the Fidelity • Bank and Trust Company, died at an > apartment house today without a state • ment as to the discrepancy of $600,000 which had been found in bis accounts. WRONG DOING CHARGED DAUGHERTY AND PALMER [ Gaston Means Account of Bribe-Taking to Dolor of Daugherty. Washington. April 16.—Two forme* j attorneys general of the United sf A. Mitehell Palmer and Harry Lrt . Daugherty, and one former govelßh* . general of the Phillippines. Francis Burton Harrison, were accused of ser ious and personal wrong-doing during ! rapidly shifting testimon,# today, be fore the senate Daugherty investigating . committee. • Only two witnesses were heard, one , Gaston B. Means, investigator, long active in international and domestic ■ affairs, and the other George W. Storck. accountant for the department of justice, but out of the web of their stories were developed repeated aceuna ( tions of monetary misconduct and later of default in department of justice , prosecutions. Means took his account of bribe taking straight to the door of Mr. Daugherty by repeating statements he ascribed to Jess W. Smith, the late companion of the former attorney gen eral. He also confirmed and extended impressions left by Storck. whose testi mony was a prolonged report of the in vestigation mnde by himself, upon the orders of John W. H. Orim. former as sistant attorney general, into the con duct of the alien preperty office. In the brisk play of question and answer. Means described Mr. Palmer, "looking seared tto death.” coming out of Mr. Daugherty's office after charges , against his administration of alien property had been pushed to the point of a mention of indictment. One moment of the session the com mittee devoted to Howard Mnnnington. of Ohio, when its “prosecutor.” Senn tor Wheeler, democrat, Montana, de manded the production of this witness by Mr. Daugherty's counsel, in spite of his own refusal to appear. He demand ed likewise to know whether it was true thnt. indictments had been returned in New York against. Manington and Jess, for liquor permit transactions, but “hushed up.” He was advised by George E. Chamberlain of Mr- Daugh erty’s counsel to apply to the district attorney for his information. Two other issues arose during the day. one in the hearing, when Means quoted William J. Burns, rhief of the bureau of investigation of the depart ment of justice, as advising Mr. Daugherty against pressing the Mon tana indictment against Senntor Wheel er. The other developed after the hear ing whdPdonLt2 atga etao shrd 28282 Company, by letter to the coimnittee.con firmed its previous Verbal refusal to give the committee any more telegrams exchanged between principals in the senate investigation. •-wiy ? With Oar.yUiKtlMn. - • - - ■ You can get your ‘measurement fori that new Spring suit at M. R. Pounds' pressing and cleaning club. Fresh sish —roe and buck shad incind er—at the Cabarrus Cash Grocery Co. The Sanilary Grocery Co. has a fine lot of Easter fish oh hand now. Official straw hat day conies tomorrow ’ and for the event W. A. Overcash has a fine assortment of hats to choose from. * Apprpriate and beautiful Easter gifts caD be found now at the Stgrnes-Miller- Parker Company. Easter wearables all week at Robin son's. Twenty per cent, off on all women's wear. See ad. today about big circus tobe held Saturday night at the Y. M. C. A. The ideal piano can be found at the Kidd-Frix Music & Stationery Co. See new ad. To the men who want the best in styles and material the Browns-Cannon Co. appeals in an attractive new ad. today. Persons desiring additional .or new banking facilities will find courteous and safe service at the Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Airmen Are landed. Aboard the U. S. Destroyer Hull, Kanatak. Portage Bay, April 10.—Maj. Frederick L. Martin, commander of the United States army globe flight, and his mechanician. Sergeant Alva Harvey, and the air cruiser Seattle, which was forced down yesterday en route from Seward to Chiguik. \yorc landed safely at Kanatak after being rescued today on the bench nt Cape Igvib. Three Planes Ready to Continue Trip (By (he Associated Press.) Seattle. Wash.. April 17.—A wireless message from Phignik, Alaska, reports that the world cruisers Nos. 2, 3 and 4, piloted by Smith, Wade and Nedson, are prepared to leave Chignik this morning for Dutch Harbor, weather permitting. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQCSaOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOQOOC I OUR NEW SERIES Books are nO|W open for our May Series. Come in to- ! day and take out a few shares which will start you on the | road to saving for that future home and comfortable fire- | May First Is Tax Returning Time I Why not invest your idle funds in prepaid building and loan stock at $72.25 per share which is tax free. $300.00 of such income is exempt from. Federal Income ll Tax. Citizens Building and Loan Asso ciation | Office in Citizens Bank Building ! - ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooocomoom V VVVVVVI * TODAY’S | • NEWS 4 P TODAY « NO. 89 .WHEELER CHARGES [ - GETTING CLOSE ATTEMTWN Charges in the Indictment Against Montana Senator Being Heard by Special Senate Committee. THOMAS STOUT FIRST WITNESS He Told Committee About Advising Gordon Campbell to Get Senator Wheeler For Special Work. (By the Associated Prm.) Washnigton, April 17.—Former Rep resentative Thos. Stout, of Lewiston, Montana, was called today as the first witness before the special Senate com mittee investigating the indictment in Montana of Senator Burton K. Wheeler. Stout testified that he had been edit-,- i or and publisher .of the Daily Democrat News of Lewistown for 15 years, and that he had known Senator Wheeler “quite intimately” for a number of years. Stout also said he had talked with Gor don Campbell in December 1922, about Campbell's employments of Senator Wheeler. Campbell did not know Wheeler, Stout said, and be volunteered to see Wheeler about his being retained. The case in volved was a receivership matter in the state district court. When he saw Wheeler, Stout said, the latter advised him that he could not rep resent Campbell except before state courts. Stout said he had no further connec tion with the matter, but that Senator Wheeler appeared for Campbell in state court eases. Committee Reads Telegram, Washington, April 17. —Cutting at once to the heart of the whole contro versy. the special Senate committee in vestigating the Montana charges against Senator Wheeler opened its hearing to day with testimony bearing directly on the extent of his activities in Washing ton in connection with cases in which his Montana clients, were interested. From Gordon Campbell, a geologist who said he had employed the senator in 19?2 to represent him in courts,- . the--committee- received-copies dft-w* s*t»>**3- of tetegr'drmi passing between Him and Wheeler, one purporting to show that Wheeler had been “advised” the govern ment could not intervene In Campbell's behalf in a land proceedings against ! him, and the other indicating that the j senator had arranged for Campbell to I confer with Solicitor Booth, of the In terior Department, regarding “the Lin coln permit.” Knight Nomination Rejected by Senate. Washington, April 16.—The Senate today rejected the nomination of Samuel Knight, of San Francisco, to be special government counsel in prosecuting oil softs involving Sections 1(1 and 36 with in the boundaries of naval reserves number two California- The vote taken in executive session was reported unofficially as 39 to 26. Florida Republicans Favor COolldge. Pnlataka, Fla., April 17.- —Florida’s ten votes in the National Republican convention today were pledged to Presi dent Ooolidge by the Florida State Re publican committee in session here. The delegates will go to Cleveland in structed. WHAT SMI TTY'S WEATHER CAT SAYS Showers tonight and Friday, warmer tonight except in extreme southeast por tion, cooler in extreme western portion Friday.
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