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• ASSOCIATED • • PRESS • © DISPATCHES • VOLUME XXV Formal Tribute Paid By Nation to W. J. Bryan ♦ Drooping Colors on Build ings Spoke of Service He Had Rendered to American Flag As Soldier. FUNERAL SERVICE THIS AFTERNOON Simple Rites Planned Such as Would Be Planned for Plain Citizen.—Hundreds Pass His Bier. (By the AMNoelnted Preen) Washington, July 31.—High above the little brick church where mourning rela tives ami friends gathered today to say their last farewell to William Jennings Bryan, flags fluttered at half staff from the great government buildings to mark the nation's formal tribute to the Com moner. | The drooping colors spoke of the serv ice he had given to the flag as soldier, 1 statesman and legislator: the solemn j religious ceremonies at church and at the grnve were keyed to recount (lia val-1 orous championship in public and, pri-;| vate life of the gospel of peace on earth good will toward men. n ’ f ' There were many hoars of the rites.of the faith he cherished so stoutly, of the slow solemn passing beside his I beir of humble folk, of mourning for Bryan, the plain citizen, the Commoner before comrades of file regular army re ceived the casket to pay last honors in Aiiiiugton national cemetery, to Bryan, the soldier and public servant. Again as only yesterday the fallen veteran of so many stirring conflicts in national life, kept the solemn state of death in the house of God whete in life his devout lips had often lead in prayer. | Again the clustering hundreds thronged the aisles to glimpse a moment the still peaceful face. There were none to deny them, no rank of dignitaries to intrude on Piis last hour of the plain )>eople with the man whose proudest boast was his cham pionship of their cause, great or small. *1,000.000 IN BAD BILLM PI T INTO CIRCULATION Arrest of Five Suspects Believed to Have Broken Big Ring. Detroit. July 31.— Secret service op eratives believe, treasury cer Ttfieatvs tbtanhg ROO.tinfOSl'Flf in *2O bills, have been circulated here and in other middle western cities during the past year by five men and two women arrested here in a raid by federal agents. The arrests were made by Bert C. Brown, district <liief of the secret service, and an agent. George Boos, following an investigation in progress for more than a year. The suspects are believed to be mem bers of a nationwide gang who have flooded the country with more than sl,- 000.000 in spurious bills during the past year. Two Ancient Dutch Ships Unearthed in Church Excavation. New York, July 81. —Two ancient Dutch ships, rum bottles, coins, includ ing a piece of eight bearing the date 1701 and a three foot culver in which seventeen cannon bulls have been unearth ed in the excavations for the new sea men's church institute on South stieet along the lower east river front. forty foot oak-built sloop held to gether by wooden pegs was uncovered yesterday. It was so rotten that it broke up quickly. A similar ship was accidentally demolished a week ago be fore workmen were aware'that they were diggging in a treasure trove of old New Y’ork. The rum bottles are of fine Dutch glass. The cannon has a bell muzzle with a two and a half inch bore. Other finds include powder horns, anchors, pigs of iron, easting bearing the date 1757 and olive jars. The curios will be housed in the new institute. Americans Leading In Tennis Matches. (By the Associated Press) Newport. R. 1.. July 31.—The combin ed Yale-llarvard Tennis team weut iuto the lead in their tournament with the visit'-ng Oxford-Cambridge team today when the Americans won two of tile three singles matches played this morn ing oil the courts of the Newport Casino. The teams divided the six matches played yesterday, mid the standing now is: Y'ale-Harvard 5; Oxford-Cumbridge 4. French Troops Leave Essen. Essen. Germany, July 31.—The Inst of the French troops stationed here since in 1023, begun to leave the city at 7 o'clock! this morning. It is expected that the Ruhr will be completely cleared of French and Belgian troops by tomororw. Concord Theatre 1 (THE COOL SPOT) ' LAST SHOWING TODAY “Between Friends” With a Million Dollar Oast Pj Also Paths Comedy and News | No. •* Tomorrow 11 Battling Brswsstsr No. ft and Q And Pete Morrison In ’ “THE EMPTY SADDLE” g 4 Watch and Watt For Greater | Movie Season The Concord Daily Tribune w . MAJ. WADE V. BOWMAN ! HELD ON GRAVE CHARGE l Mother es 13 Year-Old Girl Swears | Out Warrant Charging Criminal As fult. I Hickory. Jn'y 3>— Mniqr WAdc Y’. ; Bowman i-onimnudine officer of the second squadron rtf the North Carolina enlvarvj was arrested this afternoon nt 2:30 iirlock and held without bail on a [ warant charging him with criminal as , sault on a 13-year-old girl, the daughter of a prominent Hickory couple. The [ warrant was -worn out at 2 o’clock bv | the mother of the child, plaintiff. It | states that the a leged crime was per | petrated in the partly crmpleted home of ! Major Bowman on Eighth avenue, on 1 she evening of Ju ! y 28. The warrant was signed in the office of A. A. Whiteuer. local attorney, and delivered to officers 1 nt that place. 1 ! Major Bowman was arrested Turs dav night and an investigation was called immediately. Upon report of two (local physicians. Dr. H. C. Menzies and ’ | Hr. T. C. Blackburn, the charge ngninst .Bowman was changed from assault to j one of assult on a female. Fader that' 'charge he was released On bond.: It ibo- I came known today that Bowman \v,ns |j tried yesterday morning ini the office of .Judge M. H. Yount, city recorder. Bow man pleaded guilty to the charge ot ns -1 sault on a female and prayer for judg ment was continued until August 20 I when he was to return from Fort Ogle ', thorpe with the local calvary troop, which leaves tomorrow. An investigation is being conducted by Attorney Whrten er today in an effort to find out why the ease was heard in a private office and not in the courtroom which serves nil I other purposes. j Bowman's version of the affair, as I told newspaper men this morning, is | that the child came over to his house, which is nearing completion, Tuesday night. He said he was playing with her while waiting for his wife to come over. It was his expressed belief that he must have hurt the child ill some way whi'c playing with her. He was reticent about speaking for publicity. After being re-arrested this afternoon he said that he was not going to make * statement, but wished to get a hearing at once. He was of the belief that the matter will go no further than the preliminary trial. The mother of the child said today. "Oar daughter has been outraged by Mr. Bowman and we hav'e engaged counsel to protect her name.” She would sav 'nothing iiiolin Gran- tß*t.‘" l W* ,i •■mu.! ' inent of the parents was corroborated by Mr. Whiteuer in saying that a charge of criminal assault would be drawn ngninst Bowman. Major Bowman is well-known in Hickory and this section and has been connected with the army as an officer for a number of years. His reputation here was good and he stood well in church and civic circles. His rcrvicc record during the war was said to be excellent. He is married but has no children. CHURCH FAILS COUNTRY PEOPLE Angel Gabriel Could Not Shepherd Half Dozen Flacks, Says Dr. Branson. Chapel Hill. July 30.—“I'litertiey and tenancy greatly handicap the work of the country church,” Dr. E. Cl. Bran sou, of the university faculty told mem bers of the public welfare institute to day. “The tenants form a changing popula tion of people who need most to be served by the churcnes, and who are in reality served least. Another menace to the efficient work of the country church es lies in the absentee preacher, tile sort who lives where he doesn't preach and preaches where he doesn't live. The Angel Gabriel himself could not get away with a job like trying to shepherd half a dozen flocks.” In presenting the status ot the work done among the rural sections of the state. Dr. Branson told of one county where only 20 per cent of the people be long to any church. “Only 48 per cent of the people over 10 years of age in this state have even their names on the rolls of a church,” he declared, “and this figure is approximately correct f the country.” HEARING FDR MAJOR WADE BOWMAN DURING DAY Officer Arrested at Hickory This Week Charged With Statutory Offense. * (by the Associated Press) Hickory, July 31.—Preliminary hear ing in the cast against Major Wade V. Bowman, commanding officer of the sec ond squndron of North Carolina cavalry, who is charged with a statutory offense, is set for 2 o’clock this afternoon, it became known today. Major Bowman is being held in city jail without bond. The cavalry troop which was supposed to leave under the command of Major Bowman today for Fort Oglethorpe de parted without Its commander. Bowman I has engaged the law firms of Self A I Bagby, Judge W. B. Council, and L. W. I Marshall to represent him. A. A. YVhit- I ener is aiding the prosecution. Two Unidentified Men Killed. (By the Associated Press.) Bradford, Pa., July 31.—Two uniden- I titled men were shot to death shortly hc | for* noon today by unknown assailants. I The bodies were found in an automobile I bearing a New York State license issued j in Vincent Talin of Olean. Loaded re- I volvers were found on both bodies. I Planes Finish Trans-Continental Flight. (Bp the Associated Press) Chicago, 'July 31.—Five army pursuit 1 planes on the trans-continental test flight 1 which made a successful landing at Cor- I dova, 111., on the night air mail route. I reached Chicago on the return trip at I 11:20 a. tn. today. One of the six ships I was forced down at Des Moines, lowa. A, .... ' - 1 -■■■ - - T« " ■ in II u V m Jm:- f*;i ■ ffflS mmSf Arrival of William Jennings Bryan's Bo|y at the Union Station, Washington S=^nr !=ssa * e^ " ; -am mm ml mSKm V » * EIU 111 m l|y a me < i • nj ■ W illiam Jennings Bryan s body lying in state in the New York Ave. Presbyterian Church, Washington THE COTTON MARKET Rain News From Texas Caused Decline of 8 to 21 Points at the Opening To day. ' (By the Associated Pi css.) New York, July 31.—Upon news from the southwest, cotton opened easy today at a decline of 8 to 21 points, and later sold 27 to 30 points under the previous close with October at 24.13 and December at 24.10. From private reports it was learned that the rain in Texas had mov ed further south than yesterda, cons'der abl.v restricting the drought area. Liver pool also reflected the rain news from this side, and sold cotton here, as did Texas interests who doubtless were work ing on the improvement in crop outlisik over ,the entire southwest. Other early sellers were Wall Street and commission houses operating on tjie belief that tile forthcoming government report which will) take account of the present rain shoifld be better than last week's. Business in local print cloth market was quiet. Sales were estimated at 05,- 000 pieces. Cotton futures opened easy. Oct. 2435; Dec. 24.40; Jan. 23.74; March 24.00; May 24.30. SECRETARY MELLON WILL NOT LEAVE CABINET Not Able to Understand How Stories of His Recignation Get Started. (By the Associated Press) New York, July 31.—Secretary Mel lon, who is spending the summer here, denies that lie is to resign from the cabi net. A statement issued by his secretary says: “Mr. Mellon authorized me to say he cannot understand these repeated stories about his leaving the cabinet. He much prefers to ignore this latest ont>, but takes occasion to state this truth so the public will have no doubt of bis inten tion to remain as head of the Treasury Department.” Lutheran Church Brotherhood Summer School. (By the Associated Press) Gastonia, N. C,, July 31.—The pro gram for the Lutheran Church Brother hood summer school sessions, to be held at Hickory, August 20-2 ti, has been an : uounccd by B. Capps. Subjects include the following: “The Brotherhood,” "The ■ Brotherhood's Part in the Organized Work of the Synod,” “The Brotherhood and Boys of the Lutheran Church, “The Brotherhood in the Rural Congregntion,” “The Brotherhood as a Training School . For Lay Leaders,” and “Does the Or . ganized Bible Class Fill the Place of the Brotherhood ?” | Has Right to Sell Vessels. (By the Associated Press) YVashington, July 31.—The shipping board was advised today by Attorney General Sargent that it had authority to sell 200 vessels for scrapping to Henry Ford, as recommended by President Pai j mer, of the fleet corporation. It Is not uncommon for the Italian . laborer or farm peasant to make a t hearty meal of bread and wine, though' s' he often cuts a gash in a loaf of bread to fill it with boiled greens or beaus. - ■ 1 . .. nr. V. . 11 " CONCORD, N. C., FRIDAY, JULY 31, 1925 *200,000 FIRE DURING I NIGHT IN ATLANTA j About Half a Block Swept by Flames During the Night. (By (he Associated Press) Atlanta, Ga., July 31.—Fire which for a time threatened to leap beyond the bounds set by firemen and extend to oth er parts of the business district early to day smoldered reluctantly beneath streams of water which still were being played upon tile dying embers-. Originating in the rear of a case short ly before midnight the flames swept through almost half a block of the down town business district before they were brought under control. The damage was estimated by Fire Chief Cody to be in ex cess of $200,000. An art goods store, a furniture estab lishment, a manufacturing company, a feed store, a pet shop and a barber shop were among those sustaining damage. Small Amount of Rainfall. { (By the Associated Press) Raleig. July 31—While Raleigh Ins enjoyed only brief showers during the en tire summer, the rainfall at Monetn-e, in Chatham county, thirty mites sooth-vest of here, was 5.70 inches from July 12 to July 27. it was officially reported by the United States Weather Bureau. Os this amount, 5.18 inches fell on July 12, 13 and 14. For tile entire period, (hat is, | from July 12 to 27. the total rainfall at j Raleigh -.-as only 1.77 inches. The office < f the Weather Bureau here 1 reported that extremely dry weather had prevailed during the greater part of the summer iu some sections, but that in' many of the eastern counties frequent and beneficial showers had occurred, which aided crops very materially. Vegetation is reported to be drying up in (M-mc sections of North Ciro Una, due tj lack *• rain. S. M. Gattis of llil's boro, while in Raleigh this week, stilted that in his section crops had suffered sev verely and that many home gardens had completely dried up. He said many farm ers would suffer substantial losses. Will AHow Increased Export of Rubber. (By the Associated Press) London, July 31.—The British colonial offices announced today it has decided to permit from August Ist, export of 75 per cent, of the rubber production in Ceylon and the Straits Settlements at a minimum duty, this being a 10 per cent, increase over the exports allowed the previous three months. Miss Collett Wins. (By the Associated Press) Eastern Point, Grotom, Conn.. July 31. —Miss Glenna Collett, of Providence, defeated Mrs. H. D. Sterrett, of Hutchi son, Knns., one up, here today at the ; Sheneeossett Country Club in the seventh - annual woman's invitation golf tourna ment. Rock Springs Camp Meeting August 4th. (By the Associated Press) i Gastonia, July 31.—The annual Rock . Springs camp meeting will begin Tues i' day, August 4th. at the camp grounds in I Lincoln County, the Rev. \V. L. 0. Killian announced here this week. I CHAIRMAN MADDEN ! GUEST OF PRESIDENT Discusses With Chief Executive Finan- ! cial Needs of the Government. : (By the Associated l’rrss) i Swampcott, July 31.—Continuing liis i discussion of legislative problems with i Congressional leaders, President Coolidge i set aside time today for an extended con- i ference with Chairman Madden of the I House appropriations committee. The ' meeting at White Court was arranged to give the Executive and the Illinois repre sentative an opportunity to exchange ! views as to the financial needs of the gov- 1 eminent, and the possibility of making a decided reduction in appropriations for the coming fiscal year. As head of the House committee, Mr. 1 Madden will direct the preparation of 1 the annual supply bill, work on which will be begun well in advance of the De cember session by a half dozen sub-corn- ] mittees. INJUNCTION AGAINST CASH REGISTER CO National Cash Register Co. Not to Be Allowed to Use Certain Patent Rights. (By the Associated Press) Hartford, Conn., July 31.—An order granting an injunction in behalf of the i Remington Cash Register Company, Inc., of llion, N. V., and others against I the' National Cas'd Register Company, of I Dayton, Ohio, restraining the infring ment of pntents for improvement in add ing and recording machines and requir ing payment by tbe National Cash Reg ister Company to the Remington Com pany of several million dollars damages, was filed by Judge Edwin S. Thomas, of United States district court here today. With Our Advertisers. The Charles Store Co. will during the whole of August have many specials. On each Monday during the month, in addition to specials everyday, this store will make special offerings. See ad. to day for full particulars. The A. & P. Tea Co. at their two stores here, offer many good values. See ad. in today's paper. Saltwater taffy, 35 flavors, only 05 cents a pound at Cline’s Pharmacy. Phone 333. You will find real values in footwear at the Markson Shoe Store. Last showing today of "Between Friends" at the Concord Theatre. Algo I’athe comedy and news. Tomorrow the fifth installm«4it of ‘‘Battling Brewster-,” and ’Pete Morrison in “The Empty Sad dle.” ' You will find a very chic model in misses’ patent leather slippers for school 1 or dress wear for $2.08 at J. C. Penney Co’s. | Zefgkv Surrenders in New Jersey. (By tbe Associated Press) Newark. N. J„ July 31.—R. Carl Zeigler, married minister, and deposed ■ Klan official, and Miss Margaret" Rob erts, of Trenton, with whom he eloped ; to El Paso, Texas, surrendered at the ■ office of United States Commissioner i Sommers today. Federal warrants were . issued yesterday for their arrest for con spiracy to violate the Mann act. * » * A WORD TO OUR FRIENDS. * * Hi This paper invariably charges 4$ for all entertainments, concerts, box 4c * suppers, lectures, etc., to which an 4; * admission fee is charger or at 4c * which anything is sold. This rule 4c 4( will apply : 4c For every inch of display advertis- 4c ! * ing in The Tribune, five lines of * ' 4f free news notices will be given, all 4£ * notices in excess of this amount to 4( 4( be paid for at the rate of 5 cents 4( 4c a line. $ 4( * *4c4-*4c*****4f4c**^ EARLY ROMANCE OF , THE RUBBER INDUSTRY Romance In Connection With Early History of Rubber Recalled. London. July 31.—1 n view- of the present world boom in rubber prices it is interesting to recall a romance con nected with the early development of the rubber industry. I<e.ss than fifty years ago the govern ment of India sent an expedition to the valley of the Amazon to collect seeds of r.ie rubber plants which grew there in such abundance. Brazil, rejoicing in a practical monopoly, firmly refused to al low- seeds to leave her shores, A member of the expedition, however, charatered a steamer, made the trip up the river and succeeded in collecting 70,- 000 seeds, which he managed to smuggle cn board the vessel. Rubber seeds are perishable, and lest they should spoil on the way to Ceylon, they were taken the I'.iort distance—to London. On landing in London, the guardian of tlie seeds drove in a handsom-eab to Kew Gardens. It w-as the middle of the night when he arrived there, but the seeds were planted at once. One in ten germinated, and a year later 1,700 of the plants were sent in miniature hot houses to Ceylon. A botanical garden was opened for their reception at a little place called* Heneratgoda in the equatorial forest. .There the survivors stand today. To day there is nothing about the iarge old trees to suggest the adventures they went through in their youth. From their progeny the great rubber industry of the East lias sprung up. For twenty years, however, no one knew whether any profitable return would come frora-these plants. Near the plantation is a little labora tory building. Tapping experiments may often be seen going on both on the old East has sprung up. tion. In this delightful garden in the jungle not only were the trees first cul tivated, but the experiments were made which have shown how best to get the rubber , snji to prepare it for yw* mar- It is literally the nest from which lids sprung the Whole < f an enormous indus try. upon which the world depends to day for far more articles of everyday use than mest people realize. Waterproof (-oats, rubber Hires and pencil erasers—up to a few- Nears ago were the principal uses for the sap of tlie rubber tree. Now scores of now uses have been discovered and are being rapidly developed. They are so import ant that, instead of drying the rubber into sheets on the spot as was formerly the practice, tank steamers have been built to convey the sap in tanks just like oil. Tons of rubber are being used yearly in the manufacture of rubber heels for shoes. Rubber sponge's are cheaper than ordinary sponges. Rubber nail and too til brushes, soap mats and razor eu|is help to furnish the washstand. The doctor is finding that rubber plays an ever increasing part in surgery and sick room. Water beds made of rubber prevent that dreadful ailment, bed sores. Ice bags are made of rubber; so are elastic stockings, bandages for varicose veins, hot water bottles, and operation aprons and gloves. Large quantities of rubber are used in the manufacture of baseballs, tennis balls, golf balls, and other paraphernalia used in athletic, games. For some time past rubber has been used for paving. The oldest example is the courtyard of the Savoy Hotel in Lon don. Now it is cheap enough to be used for door coverings for offices and public buildings. F. M. Williams Critically 111 at. Home in Newton. Newton. July 30.—Friends of F. M. Williams will regret to learn that he is seriously ill at his home here. Mr. Wil liams was stricken tlie first of the week and has continued to grow- worse each day. Last night he was critically ill, his physician. Dr. George AY. Shipp, re maining with him until 3 o’clock this morning. Mr. AA’illiams daughters. Mrs. Hernia L. Hicks, of Rocky Mount: Mrs. M. It. Aderholdt. of Bayboro and Mrs. W. C. Thompson, of Davidson, are at his bed side. , For more than a quarter of a century Mr. Williams was editor of The New ton Enterprise, and for eight years postmaster of the town. He is regarded as one of the ablest writers of the state. His critical illness is causing his many friends much anxiety- Roosevelt Party in Eastern Turkestan. (By the Associated Press) • Similia, India. July 31.—C01. Theodore 1 Roosevelt and his brother, Kennit, and the members of Pile Central Asia hunt ing expedition they an- leading have reached Yarkand in eastern Turkestan i with all baggage and personnel. The l expedition is traveling to Kianshan by ’ way of the Tarkaud river. Twenty ponies have been lost during the trip. Disagree Over War Debt. (By (he Associated Press) 1 Loudon, July 3.—Wide divergence of l - views between the British and French - 1 government financial experts regarding l settlement of France’s war debt to Great s Britain lias resulted in at least tempo r rary breakdown in negotiations which ; commimssion will return to ParisslsF - began here last week. The French com mission will return to Paris today. / I ft TODAY’S ft ft NEWS ft ft TODAY ft NO. 183 STRIKtJIyF"” 1 HCrtfiSlLL HOT TIKE PUCE HOW Miners and Mine Owners Have Reached Agreement That Will Avert the Strike Called For Tonight. STRIKE COULD COME SOMETIME But Decision Reached in the Conference Means That It Will Not Be Called for Two Weeks At Least. (By the Associated Press) London. July 31. —The crisis in the coal industry which threatened a strike of miners beginning at midnight tonight has been settled. Announcement of the settlement was made through the press association shortly before 4 p. m. today. The trades union congress has lifted the threat of an embargo on all coal movements in Great Britain and has an nounced that all union involved will con tinue at work. A supplementary estimate in connec tion with tbe coal settlement will be pre sented in Parliament on Wednesday and discussed Thursday. The prime minister did not amplify the bare announcement made five minutes after the settlement was reached. He said he would leave it to Winston Churchill, chancellor of exchequer, to give out details tonight. It is understood miners’ wages will continue at existing scale for at least nine months. No Strike for Two Weeks. London. July 31.—Prime Minister Stanly Baldwin informed the house today that a provisional agreement had been reached in the coal industry and miners have withdrawn their notices for two weeks, thus averting a countrywide strike which was called for midnight tonight. The notices that had been- withdrawn were those posted at the pit heads in forming the miners that new conditions would be effective at midnight tonight iu view of the inability, to arrive at a new working agreement sapplanting the one that expires today. Notices hurried the decision of the min >rs fedesatio# fcst ;tfce a&led for tne moment the 'Old working agreement ended. If is assumed that the , miners will continue at their tasks under the present hours and wages, with the government giving financial aid to tbe owners until a full inquiry into the min iug industry lias been completed. Tlie agreement which Baldwin announc ed is subject to confirmation iu the va rious coal producing districts of the country. The executives of the miners’ federation lias telegraphed to all local unions notices of strike suspension. MORRISON HEADS FIGHT FOR P. & N. EXTENSION Clarence Kuester Made Secretary of Per manent Organization at Conference Held in ..Salisbury. (Ely the Associated Press) Salisbury, July 31.—At a meeting here Thursday afternoon of about 50 repre sentative business men, farmers and mechanics from Mecklenburg. Cabarrus, Rowan, Davidson and Forsyth counties to urge James B. Duke to extend the Piedmont and Northern Railway from Charlotte to Winston-Salem, former Gov ernor Cameron Morrison was made gen eral chairman of the permanent organiza tion and Clarence Kuester, of Charlotte, secretary. A committee of one of the secretary. A committee of one of each county was named to see Mr. Duke and arrange date and place for conference with a larger committee. It was an enthusiastic meeting and hearty approval and support is pledged to the road if built. Senator Lee S. Overman was : among speakers in support of the propo sition. Tlie members of the eompaittee are: Walter Woodson, chairman; 8. Clay Williams, of Winston-Salem; George W. Montcastle, of Islington; Dr. T. N. Spencer, of Concord, and C. W. Johnston, . of Charlotte. FOUR-PAGE COMIC SHEET AGAIN TOMORROW The Tribune again tomorrow will con tain its four-page comic sheet, with “Mutt and Jeff” and the others. The boys will sell their, on the streets. Get a copy. Boxing Bout Postponed. | (By the Associated Press) * Bayonne, N. J„ July 31.—The twelve round featherweight contest between the champion Lewis (Kid) Kaplan, of Meri dan, Conn., and Billy Kennedy, of New Orleans, s<4ieduled for tonight, has been postponed on account of rain. No date for tlie bout has been set. WHAT BAT-S B)L(R SAiq " Partly cloudy tonight, showera in thd east portion, cooler in central and we*s portions; Saturday fair except for show ers along coast, slightly cooler.