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• associated | • DISPATCHES ! • »••••«#< VOLUME XXV Fifiancil Drive For Y Off to Fine Start Now Various Teams Began Work This Morning And Hope To Complete Drive On Time— sl6,ooo Is Sum Wanted SECRETARY BLANKS HEARD AT SUPPER Explains That Local Y Is Do ing Work Not Dpne Any where Else And That This Means Money Is Necessary Enthusiasm, pep, energy, and good fel lowship marked the initial meeting of the teams in the “kick-off" supper at the Y. M. C. A. last night when the drive to secure $16,00(1 funds for the support of next year’s work of the Assocatlon was launched. Approxmately 75 men attended the sup per and pledged themselves to do their Ut most in securing the amount required for the running expenses of the Y next year. Rev. It. 8. Arrowood, pastor of Mc- Kinnon Presbyterian Church, asked the blessing just before the supper. After ward. the principal talk of the evening was made by % .TV. Blanks, secretary cf the local Aseocafflon. Mr. Blanks began by Btating that he was going to say some things in a strong way. He thanked the people of Con cord for ther co-operation during the past year, thanked the people of Harris burg, of Winecoff and of Rocky River for their assistance and thanked (he preachers for their co-operation in an nouncing the campaign from the pnlpit last Sunday. “There are a number of things that need to be done in the Y. M. C. A. here next year that require money," said Mr. Blanks. “For example, the gymnasium lias to be worked on. It is in use from 3 o’clock in afternoon until late at night The other equipment i* in much tlie same condition. It is used constantly by every organization in the city. IVe need new ebahrs. new furniture, the in terior of the Y needs brightening up and other things must be dons. The entire building needs a complete overhauling." The statement that “we don’t buy any thing outside of Concord that we can j buy here” brough a prolonged applause I from his audience. Mr. Blanks then point ed out that the salary list In Coi)ea|(j was not exorbitant, physical director, Le said, could get $-"<> a dioiitb. more if he iyant'cd. to leave. Ooncortf. The--StogV sec-ttarjr was paid 'ess than bore secre taries in other places. “My own salary is net exhorbitant. I could get more d»%- w here But that is not the question. All the employees here fee', that they are do ing something for Concord and they are willing to stay in Conord at a possible i financial loss.” I In concluding, Mr. Blanks!declared thf.t | the tyes of the United States were ouj Concord. “It is the only place in thei <v,tu trv where the memberships are given j fnv. No boy or gi-i has eve■ been urn-! ed away from the Y who conducted him >eif n« he should. 1 believe in yonr faith and I be-f' line (hat we arc going to accomplish/ something that will make the boys and girls of Courord priud of the fact that they live here.” Mr. it. H. Webb general chairman of tie- i.iganization, male an brief talk in •vli.ch he congratulated the cit.v on the good attendance at the meeting- “We' have,” he. said, “a little job to do. Lets do it. 'they tell a joke in American his tory. It used to be that the settlers pass ed the buffalo in their travels, later they I passed the elk, now they pass the buck. I hope no one here will pass the buck.” . W. N. Northcott, -director of the drive, then gave instructions to the workers and explained to them how they might select their cards. He urged the workers to meet in the,Gymnasium at 8:45 and take a few moments for prayer before start ing sut on the drive. Reports of the workers will be given tonight at the supper in the Y. M. C. 1 A. Dr. ShotweU at Duke University. ! (By the Associated Press) j Durham, N. C., April 21.—James Thompson Shotwell,. Phd., L.L.D., will. deliver the third series oft ho John Me-1 Tyeire lectures in Craven Memorial 1 Hall at Dnke University, April 23, 24 and 25. ' ' On April 23, Dr. Shotwdl’a tpeme will be “Recovering From the World War.” His April 24 theme will be “Planning For the Future.” and on ’April 25 his subject will be “The Ap peal to Intelligence in Foreign Affairs.” Dr. Shotwell, who is professor of history at Columbia University, is also director of the Carnegie Endowment For International Peace. He is joint author of “A Draft Treaty of Disarmament and Security Prepared by American Group. t The lectures will be given at 8:15 on the evenings of the dates mentioned. Crying Babies Do Much labor. Science Shows. Chicago, April 20.—A baby that cries all day does an amount of i work sufficient to lift its own weight 556 feet in the air, or equivalent to the height of the Washington monument, findings of scientists show, declared Herbert O. gooks, in an address here before an in nt welfare conference. “Recent experiments by experts of the University of Rochester showed that crying is the hardest work an infant performs,” said Mr. Hoows. “The nutrient needs of a baby required to maintain it* health, it waa found, were twice aa much wßen he waff crying at when he was in repose.” * The St. Louie Gymnastic Society, one of, the oldest in America, is preparing for a celebration of it. TBth annlver sary on May 12. • The Concord Daily Tribune ♦ : —— - BANKS TO HELP IN , SELLING MEMORIAL COINS ■ Eight Thousand Banks to Corporate With Memorial Association. Atlanta, Ga„ April 21. —-Details of the, the plan under which more than 8.000 banks in all Southern States will co-oper ate in the distribution of one million Con ' federate Memorial Half Dollars, recent ly minted by the United ,Stntoj govern ment, wore announced today by Robert F. Maddox, Chairman of the Southern Rankers Committee, supervising the is suance of the coins. Simultaneous release of the Memorial coins is to be made all- over the United States on the morning of .Inly 3. when commmerc'al banks co-operating In the distribution are authorized to redeem coin certificates for actual Half Dollars. Cer tificates entitling their holders to coins will be on sale by all banks prior to duly 3rd. In a circular addressed to the heads of all Southern Banks, the plan as outlined is as follows: “Previous to duly 3rd there will be is aued to subscribers to the Confederate Memorial in every city certificates enti tling the holder, on or after duly 3rd, to an equivalent number of the Memorial Coins. “These certificates will be issued to the public through two agencies: “a —The banks in each community co-operating in this nation wide distribution. “b—Volunteer organizations of public spirited citizens. Which are to be formed under the direction of the Stone Moun tain Monumental Association, and the auspices of a Nationwide comimttee of sponsors. “The allotment of coins to individuals and families through the Commercial Banks will begin as soon as these insti tutions have forwarded their initial or ders and received their quota of coius : from the District Reserve Bank, and ; have been supplied with the necessary : coin certificates. “Every commercial bank iN invited, therefore, to immediately place its order for the memorial coins now on deposit in the District Federal Reserve Banks. ] “If the unsolicited orders thus far re- i ceived by the Stone Mountain Memorial : Association may be taken as any index |of the sentiment, not only of the South, < 1 but of the nation, the demand for the - coins will far exceed the supply available - at this time, since part of the coinage is- , sue is being reserved by the Association l for future needs. j “Onlj; tfcdse holding coin certificates, j therefore, can be absolutely certain of re- J ceiving these coveted mementoes to Which i each year will add an additional prem- ] ium.” , ABANDONED LIQUOR BOAT WAS PICKED UP AT SEA . l Liquor Valued at $4,500 Was on Boat | - Bat Oat Could Not Be Foond. , I (Dy the Associated Press) J Boston, April 21.—-An abandoned mo- 1 , tor boat laden with, liquor, valued at i $4,500, Was picked up forty miles north-1 ] {east of Palm Beach, Fla., on April Ist, ['according to officers of the United Fruit Company’s Steamshiu San Bruno, which ! reached Boston last night. What became of the crew remains a mystery. 1 Packed neatly in gunny sacks on board 1 were 904 bottles of whiskey, gin, cham- • j pagne and beer. A book of Daytona I bridge tickets, a towel stamped “Hotel 1 St. Lucile,” and a man’s coat bearing a 1 tailor mark “Blancboe, Jacksonville, Fla., : also were found! The .boat bore the reg- ' istry number V 313106. The boat was ! turned over to the consul at Cristobal. - i CAPT YANKOFF KILLED STATE SOFIA REPORTS < Alleged That He Was Head of Conspir- [ ary Which Resulted is the Death of Many Bulgarian Persons. Sofia, April 21 (By the Associated ] Press). —Capt. Yatikoff, who is alleged to i have been the head of the conspiracy for j 1 the bombing of the Sveti Krai cathedral ] I Thursday was killed by the police early this morning. -When the officers diseov- i wed his biding place and called upon J ! him to surrender, he replied by' opening ’ 'fire upon them and; throwing several ] .bombs. He was dropped by their return i I fusilade. j Capt. Ninkoff, sub-chief of the Sofia ! committee, who is also concerned in the cathedral plot, was shot and killed yes terday when he resisted arrest. Congress of Polish-America ns. Detrit, Mich., April 21.—A large and representative tatendance marked the ortr eniug here today of a national congress o£ American citizens of Polish descent. Nat uralization will be the leading topic of discussion during the three days’ ses sion. Iffnaqe Paderewski, the famous pianist and former Polish premier, is among those scheduled to adress the gath- ] ering. Six O’clock Dinner This Evening. Mrs. J. F. Dayvault will give a six o’clock dinner this evening at her home on South Union street honoring Mrs. W. R. Harris, of Asheville. Her guests will bo Mesdames W. D. Pemberton, R. A. Brower. R. E. Ridenhour, Sr., B. P. Gibson and her sister, Mrs. Gibbon, of Hamlet. One Feature to Gasoline Tax. (By the Associated Press) •Washhigton, April 21. —Users of mo tor vehicle fuel upon which state taxes are levied, may deduct these taxes in their 1 federal income tax returns, provided the | vehicle is used for business purposes. £ i The outdoor boxing season at l Aurora, 111., which always attracts many Chica go fight tans, will be opened on May > 12 with a program in which Charley I (Phil) Rosenberg, the world’s bantam - weight Champion, will meet to* best op- CONCORD, N. C., TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 1925 SfiS IT WILL RECOiIEID Ultimate Imposition Os Dras tic Financial Measures lis One Feature Proposed By The New Ministry FRENCH SECURITY IS MAIN FEATURE Embassy at 'Vatican Also Promised By Cabinet Which Asks “National Concord” Paris. April 21 (By the Associated Preßs). —The ultimate imposition of dras tic financial measures, njainteiianee of the embassy at the Vatican, and pacifica tion of the internal dissention, but above all real security* for France, were the prime points m the ministerial decision of the Paiuleve-Caillaux-Briand cabinet read before the Chamber of Deputies and Senate this afternoon. France has hnd a "bitter disillusion ment,” . the statement declared, but was determined to look the factx iu the face. This statement appealed to the "nat ional coheord" with reference to the finan cial as well ns religious questions. 256 FIRES - REPORTED’ IN STATE IN MARCH Fire Low Was $006,271 and Value of Property Risked Was $4,803,397. (By the uamlatri! I'rmi Raleigh, N- C., April 21.—Figures made public today by the State In surance Department show a total fire loan iu- North Carolina during March of $005,277, with values at risk $4,893.- 397. Insurance on the property at risk was $4,557,970. The number of' fires was 200. Fire damage in the State dur ing Mnrch, 1924. was $400,300. with property at risk worth $2,717,639 and , insured for $1,780,291. Fires in March, 1924, totaled 204. Commissioner Wade attributed the in crease in losses to rural industrial fires, 1 which totaled $628,740 last month, ! while the entire loss in towns and cities, embracing 236 fires, was only $276,537. 1 Os the thirty rural fires," with such an immense damage, Commissoner Wade pointed out. thevalues At rntk were $825,400, $640,000 insurance. “On the other "hand, he added, “with 236 fires in cities and towns, with values over $4,000,000 and insurance oyer $3.- 000,000, the loss totaled only $276,537. The loss from twenty-one fires totaled $765,435, leaving for the remaining 245 fires a total loss of $139,842. Principal losses for the month in cluded the following: / Cotton mill in Johnston county, $244,000; lumber plant iu Halifax coun ty, near Hollister, $150,000; lumber plant near Littleton, in Halifax coui/ty, $130,000; flour mill and dwelling in Forsyth county, $33,000; dwelling in Stokes county, $20,000; fertilizer plant in New Bern, $24,500; dwelling and contents at Greenville, $17,500; school dormitory at Oxford, $13,500; dwelling and teacher age at Red Springs, $13,- 200; dwelling nt Gastonia, $20,000; church at Greensboro, $12,000; Quartz Company ,at Charlotte, $15,285; busi ness building at Winston-Salem, $13,- 000; store and contents at Randleman r $12,000. Shingle roofs and defective flues caused 102 March fifes, the cause of 61 were unknown and 12 were attributed to carelessness. Four were reported ns of incendiary origin and seven from overhot stoves and furnaces. There were 160 dwelling burned in North Carolina in March, 13 industrial plants, 11 unstored automobiles or tracks, 9 garages, 7 stores, 6 churches. 5 business buildings and 4 lumber plants and schools. The following places were practically fire-free in March: Kinston, Albemarle, Monroe, Concord, Hickory. Waynes ville, Louisburg, Aberdeen,* Littleton. Seim, Elm City, Kernersville. Pinehurst, Zebulon, Bonlee, Pnetpps, Granite Falls, Jefferson, Huntersville, Middlesex and Fairmont. U. 8. Steel Surplus of 517 Millions Is Not to Be Touched. Hoboken. N. J.. April 20. The $517,000,000 undivided surplus of the United States Steel corporation will not (be drawn up to provide special or in creased distributions to stock holders. Chairman E. H. Gary, indicated at the corporation’s annual meeting today. Emphasizing the need of prudent finan cial policies, Mr. Gary told the stock holders their best interest always was protected by ccnservatve management, best calculated to save the corporaton from financial harm and distress whatever busi ness conditions might be or whatever em ergency might arise. “Since the war, competition in the United States has been increasing.’’ said Mr. Gary, “and I will not say it has been desperate, it has been decidedly strenuous.” New Duke Stadium Will Be Biff Hand some Plant. Durham, April 20.— Duke's new athletic equipment, which will include a concrete stadium capable of seating 40,000 spectators, will be, according to Prof. R. L. Flowers, secretary-treasurer of the university, as complete as the ‘b’eart could desire.” Although no definite plana have yet been made concerninff the erection of the stadium since the original announcement waa made here two months ago, it is be lieved that the building of it will be one of the early steps in the gigantic build-' ing program which is now on the verge of being Inaugurated. fOQf'i li* Majesty H*nan Tank, deposed fanchu emperor, aim wan granted i yearly Income of four million dnl tr* and 'control of ,the city of ,Pe (lng when dethroned in the first Jhinese revolution jknd who later fas deprived pf all boldines, 1* con emplatlng a vt*if |to, the United Stated,' ASSOCIATED Pltkss MEETING Various Question* Pertaining to News ■Will Be Discusses at Meeting. (By the Associated Press.) New York. April 21.—Action of mem bers of the Associated Press favoring radio broadcasting of jiews of great nat ional and international importance, tak en yesterday, will be hid before the reg ular annual meeting today for ratifica tion. A resolution prepared at a preliminary meeting yesterday for approval today au thorizes tlie board of directors to adopt necessary rules anil regulations permit ting presidential election results and oth er news of such importance, with proper credit to the Associated Press. Another policy for consideration nt the meeting today involves change iu the method of selecting advisory boards. The members of these boards have heretofore been elected at the annual meeting but a resolution approved yesterday provides that each stale association shall at an annual meeeting prior to November of each year, choose a member for the ad visory board of the division in which the state is located. REPORTS SUBMITTED AT tbe d. a r. congress Memorial Service anil Business Sessions Also on Program During tbe Day. (By tbe Associated Press) Washington, April 21.—Further re ports from its officers and separate meet ings of delegations and national commit tees occupied much of the second days’ program today of the Annual Congress of the Daughters of the American Revo lution. A memorial service to. recent ly deceased officers and members of the society and a business session to consider plans for a supplemental auditorium for Memorial Continental Hall, its national home, also wpre on the program. President Coolidge headed a list of speakers at last night’s-, session in an ad dress in which he commended the organi zation for its efforts as a social force and not a governmental one “to lift up the average of American life to the full level of its highest aspirations.” HERRIN PEOPLE VOTE FOR CITY OFFICERS Hope and Apprehension Both Registered by Citizens of City As They Choose Their Officials. (By the Associated Press) Herrin, 111., April 21.—With three re cent bombings to mar more than two months of peace in Herrin the center of Williamson county factional strife, hope and apprehension were paramount while citizens cast their ballots today in the hottest city election in years. The conservative pnrty, sponsored gen erally by the Ku Klux Klan, and the citizens party, supported by anti-Klnn faction are contesting. In the race for mayor Thos. Kelley is the conservative candidate and Marshall D. McCormick is the citizen nominee. Other city officials are to be elected. Wilkes Section is Struck Sy Terrific Storm. Winston-Salem, Aprl 20.—A colud burst followed by hail falling to a depth of ten inches Saturday afternoon bent all the leaves off trees, buried vegetation by it* impact, and undermined the ground from the railroad tracks of the Southern between Koaring River hnd Wilkesboro, according to C. T. Wilkin- 1 son, baggage master, on returning from his run- ; The storin occurring about one mile beyond Roaring River was terrific. The section of the county visited by hail was only a narrow strip a mile wide along the Yadkin River. The hail fell to a depth of ten inches by actual measurement. Section hands were busy at work re pairing damage to the tracks. Ail the crops* within this narrow Istrip were totally -destroyed. Clark Howell Re-elected. (By the Associated Press) New York, April 21.—Clark Howell, Sr., editor of the Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta. Ga., was one of the five direct ors of the Associated Press re-elected by l acclamation at the annual meeting here today. Will Call Another Radio Conference (By the Associated Press) Washington, D. C., April 21, —Secre- tary Hoover has decided, that the In creasing pressure of t radio problems on his department which regulates the radio ' field Will require the calling of another national radio conference about the end of September. 1 Continental Sensation mnwl, . H Iff ~ 4" Yrijyiirr' , I j|§ J| MEL fipain is quite excited over Senorlta Mercedes Seros, singer of great I lower and ability, who has given several successful concerts in Madrid. THE COTTON MARKET Opened Steady at Higher Prices But Quickly Yielded to Active Selling Pres sure. (By the A.mclairt Press) New York, April 21.—Although the cotton market opened steady today at 12 points higher to 1 point lower in response to firm Liverpool cables, it quickly yield ed to active SeHinff-'pressgre baSed- on rain reports from Texps and broke' tli 24.55 for May and 24.66 for October. These prices represented a drop of 26 to 27 points from tlie high opening levels. Private advices said that good rains had fallen in western Texas and Oklaho ma, at least partially relieving the drought, and this with weakness in New Orleans market and a late severe drop in Liverpool brought out active Wall Street, Liverpool anil Southern selling. Most of the early demand came from the trade who were buyers on the scale down and from local shorts replacing sales made yesterday. Cotton opened steady: May 24.80: July 25.14; October 24.90; December 24.95; January 25.70. W. C. FEIMSTER HAS CLOSE CALL IN AUTO Car Tumbles Down Embankment With Newton Lawyer’s Family. Newton, April 20.—W. C. Feimster, member of tbe local bar, had a close shave from a serious 'accident last Thurs day afternoon on the Newton-Lincointon road, jus below Matthews church. With him was Mrs. Feimster and their Httle daughter. He was helping Mrs. Feimster handle a branch of dogwood, with one hand, and, with his attention off the wheel of his car, tumbled down a five-foot embankment. The car turned over, but on account of the slow speed, nobody was hurt nor the car damaged. Houston Has Celebration (By tbe Associated Press) Houston, Texas, April 21. —Houston paused in its usual activities today to celebrate the 89th anniversary of the Battle of Jacinto, that gave Texas her freedom from Mexico. The principal cele bration was to be at the San Jacinto bat tleground. 21 miles from here. Gover nors of 6 states are expected to join in the celebration. During the afternoon 50,Q00 persons are expected to gather on the battlefield. ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc Bl MISSIONS 1 j; moderate means to build dr buy a !jr 1 save can have a home of its own. ]j[ ver and over again. <jr r —we will explain how our institu- ] | a loan for home building or buying. ] j :s of Stock Now Open ■'{ ig& Loan Association riZENS BANK BUILDING OOOOOQOCttdOOOOOGOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I TWO WOMEN TESTIFY FOR THEIR FORMER HUSBAND (nud p»»*i»o*s>- aqx ig) ' Widow and Divorced Wife of Earle A. Broderick Testify to His Good Name at Trial of Assailant. (By the Associated Press) • Hanford,. Cal., April 21.; —Two women, ' ' one the widow and the second the clivore ' ed wife of Earle A. Broderick, prominent 1 rqflcjler. today, were resndy to testify to ’ his good name at (lie trial off,. A. Kirill- 1 •! er, who shot Broderick to death when he 1 j found the latter with Mrs. Kinder at the i Kinder home. ’I =A coroner's jury absolved Kinder hold ■ ing thnt he killed Broderick “in defense ‘ jof the honor of his home,” but Kinder ' i was arrested the same day on a murder 1 complaint sworn out by Broderick's sou, 1 Lloyd. . ■ y: , ; Dr. Blanks Barton Broderick, of Nor folk, Va., brother of Lloyd, and the di -1 vorced wife of Broderick went to the home 1 of the second Mrs. Broderick upon her arrival here yesterday from Virginia and discussed plans for their appearance ns ' 1 witnesses at the trial which opens here today. Mrs. Blanche Broderick declared she felt no animosity toward Mrs. Mizen heimer Broderick, who succeeded her in ! tlie Broderick home and who was left a , widow by the tragic death of Broderick. ! With Our Advertisers. Cabarrus Drug Store is now taking or i ders for mother’s Day. Place yours. , • Tlie Citizens Building and Loan Asso > ciation's mission is to help the man of - moderate means to build or buy a home. ; Pat Covington quotes more scripture in > his ail. today. t This is the season for porch shades. H. - B. Wilkinson has them. i The Ruth-Kesler Shoe Store is selling tlie famous Florsheim shoes for men, See them. This week only the Kidd-Frix Music & Stationery Co. will have a representa tive from Knafl & Bro. Studio, of Knox -1 ville, Tenn., at their store. See her for [ photography orders. Native anil western meats; staple and . 'fancy groceries; fresli fruits and vege . tables, at Sanitary (jrocery Co. i Joe Stecher, who is still active in the i wrestling game, was a world’s champion s I ten -years ago, when he won the title by defeating Charley Cutler. w W, w-91 f 9§9l » TODAY’S 9 • TODAY NO. 94 WOWEfLER'S OFFERED 11 COB Government Rested Monday After Introducing Number of Witnesses and Many Documents and Records SENATOR WALSH IS LEADING DEFENSE He Is Chief Counsel For Col league and Planned To Call Edwin S. Booth As First Witness For Defense * Great Falls Mont.. April 21 (By the- Associated Pressl.—The fight to cleat; Senator Burton K. Wheeler of-charges - that he illegally appeared before the In terior Department in behalf of a client, was befeu ll in Federal court here today when defense counsel mustered some 15 witnesses to testify. The government yesterday abruptly rested its case after having called to. the stand its surprise witness, Geo. P. Hayes, New York attorney, who testified that Senator Wheeler asked him to appear in his stead before the Interior Department in behalf of Wheeler's client, Gordon Campbell. Montano oil promoter. Senator Thomas J. Walsh, chief of-the defense counsel, announced late last night that Edwin S. Booth, former solicitor of the Department of the Interior, would he the first witness today, providing Mr. Booth could complete by the time fourt opens an examination of Department rec ords which were brought here under gov ernment subpoena. Want to Give the. Facts. Great Falls. Mont., April 21 (By the Associated Press.) —Without asking a directed verdict in favor of Senator Bur ton K. Wheeler, defense counsel in his trial here on charges of wrongfully using his influence with the Department of the Interior, went forward today with its announced purpose of “putting all the facts before the jury." “We don't want a directed verdict," declared IV. F. O'Leary, one of Wheel er's attorneys. "We want every oppor tunity for giving all the facts- to the jury for. determination of guilt of inoncenec." htEamer in distress Reported That Japanese Freight Steamer Raifuku Mars Is te Distress South of Halifax. (By the Associated Press) New York, April 21.—The East Hamp ton station of the Independent Wireless Co., today reported the Japanese freight steamship Raifuku Maru in distress south of Halifax. An S. O. 8. shortly before 6 a. m. said the ship was listing 30 degrees, and that all the life boats had been crush ed in a storm. The captain of the Raifuku asked for quick assistance. The Homeric, of the White Star Line, reported that she was within 70 miles of the ship at Ba. m. The King Alexander, of the National Greek System Naviga tion Co., also answered the call. The disabled vessel is loaded with wheat and carries a crew of about 60 men. Go to Aid of Steamer. Halifax, April 21. —The Camperdown wireless station at 9 a. _ro., repotted the Raifuku Maru, a Japanese freight steam er, in distress 180 miles southeast of here. “Now very danger. Com? quick,” was the message. Nearby steamers are speed ing to her assistance. * Say 48 Lost Their Lives. New York, April 21.—Forty-eight men lost their lives today when the Japanese freighter Raifuku Maru sank off Nova Scotia, a wireless from the S. S. Homeric informed the White Stare Line officials this afternoon. “Regret unable to save life,” was the brief report of Cnpt. John Roberts, of the Homeric, to the line officials. Carolina Man Weds In Turkey. Constantinople. April 21.—Miss Lucille Parker., of Birmingham, Ala., secretary to the American high commissioner, Ad miral Bristol was married to Franklin W. Bell, of Raleigh, N. C„ a director of the Gary Tobacco Co., today in the American . embassy here. The wedding was one of the highest social events of the season, the entire American colony of .'SOO. all the foreign ambassadors and consuls and many offi c:als attending. i Negro Electrocuted At State Prison. - | (By the Associated Press) Raleigh. April .21.: —Len Walton, negro, | of Hoke County,' paid with his life in i the electric chair for tha murder of 1 Dewey Castleberry, white farmer of Hoke \ county, on July 14, 1923. Two shocks f of the death dealing current were nec \ cessary before the negro was pronounced i dead. The father and one brother of the i slain farmer witnessed the electrocution. WHAT SAT’S BEAR SAYS Generally fair tonight and Wednesday, unmanrhut masmail Wf—J- L. -a. ... . mu unsworn wt» rmpti vvnlDfßQiy IB west portion tonight.