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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
ADJOURN TO MEET
IN W|NST0N-SALEM
Post-Office Clerks and Letter
Carriers Conclude Work
of Convention.
Especial to The 1'imes-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Tim ee- Dispatch.J
Raleigh. y. c.. July 5.-The annual
convention of the North Carolina AS
ISOLATION OF Post Office Clerks and Let.
ter Carriers finished up it's work this
forenoon and adjourned to meet In
1914 In Winston Salem The Associa-
tion of Letter Carriers this morning
elected officers as follows: president.
+. Stikeleather. Jr.. AshevilIe vice
president. NJ. ". Wheeler, Winston
Salem, secretary-treasurer. 3. j. Sum
morrow Charlotte; ergeant-at-arms
A. A. Edgerton. Goldsboro. delegate
TO the national convention at San Fran
cisco August to September 5, M. w.
Wneeler Winston Salem; alternate
delegate James d. Daywalt, Statesville.
both associations adopted resolutions
commencing the members or Congress
and Federal officials for their effective
response to requests made for changes
IN the laws as to the postal service.
The officers OF the Post-Ofice Clerk,
Association for tho next year are: presi
dent. NJ. I. Garner. Charlotte: vice
president. L T, Marlborough Raleigh.
secretary treasurer. B. T. Eldridge.
Greensboro: chairman OF the State or
ganization committee. E. l. Lee, VIII
mington; delegate to the national con
vention at Cleveland. Ohio L. r. Var
borough. Raleigh
An especially notable feature OF thu
resolutions adopted this afternoon by
the convention was an appeal to Con-
gress not to repeal the law closing the
post-offces on Sundays and urging
that the use or transparent envelopes,
so much In use now, be prohibited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
ATTORNEYS NAMED

San Francisco. July 5.-The Western
Fuel and Digs -Caminetti cases. delay
in prosecuting which resulted in the
sensational resignation OF United
States Attorney McNab. will be tried
by three special assistants to the At
torney- General. This word was re-
ceived here to-day by Benjamin Nc
Kinlcy. acting United States attorney.
from Acknowledgement McReynolds
Matthew I. Sullivan Thomas ].
Roche and Thomas Il. Hayden were
the special assistants named by the
Attorney General
Mr. Sullivan" he stated. 'Is to oc-
oupy the position OF leading counsel.
In view OF the fact that President
Wilson has already sent to the Senate
Hayden's nomination to be United
States attorney here. his appointment
as special assistant TO his own office
caused some comment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
BOY ADR|FT IN AIR
IN WILD BALLOON

CONTINUED From First Page.)
purpose To-day the balloon was I'm
ishcd save for the rudder. and 1t was
decided TO make a test OF a new en-
CINE by letting the craft up a few feet.
The valve that lets OUT the gas was
tied with rope, but as there was no
intention OF making a flight, this was
not considered
About o'clock Gay took his place
holding it by ropes, the big bag was
allowed TO ascend slowly to n height
OF about twenty feet. curious crowd
had gathered near to witness the test.
the second afternoons storm struck the
bag. 1t leaned upward like n living
thing. The three men at the ropes were
lifted from the ground. and they chung
then. frightened. let go one by one.
The boy in the ungovcrnable machine
was helpless and alone.
The balloon rose TO height OF fifty
current caught it. and IL shot skyward
to a height of 1900 feet.
The throngs on either side Of the
river could sec the slight form in the
op the rods to sway the balloon bag
bN his weight. For some reason that
Gay only knows he began to throw out
ballast and went still higher. He was
watched from streets and windows and
housetops.
AS he sped out over the Sound he
was sighted from Harris Island and
from City Island. 1t was growing dark,
pended between sky and water. was
barely discernible.
Heavy clouds covered the Sound to-
night Communication by telephone
with NIL points of Importance as far as
North Port brought no report of the
lost airman.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
PRESIDENT FINDS
QUIET AND REST
was hot and sultry most of the day,
but cooled somewhat toward evening.
In Sightseeing Tour.
Continued From First Page.)


The President was taken on a sight
seeing tour of his hmoe by Mrs. Will
son Immediately on his arrival He
stepped out to the portico that fronts
on the Connecticut River Looking
down, he saw a messy banked stream.
shallow and filed with logs and debris
The President took nap in the after
noon and short motor ride before
dinner.
Miss Jessie Wilson returned tonight
with her tiance. Francis Bowes Sayre.
They had been visiting in PENNSYLVANIA
and had spent the day at Williams
town. Mass The family circle was
not complete, as Miss Margaret viii
son. the eldest daughter. Is visiting
near Madison Wis. at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Davies.
The President brought with him only
L. S. n. leaving behind all secretaries
and stenographers. He said he ex-
pccted To do no work. but would
loaf" He denied himself to the cor
respondents. saying that il anything
of Importance should happen at Wash
ington requiring comment from him
he would go there at once and become
fully advised of the situation.
on Monday he probably will play
golf His schedule calls for his de-
parture on Tuesday. hut there is a
possibility that his stay may be length
ened If legislative affairs I'm Wash
ington are not pressing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
BEGINNING FIGHT
AGAINST MALARIA
DR.. William E. Driver Goes to
Washington to Confer With
DR.. Craig.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch

Norfolk. Va. July DR. William
r. Driver. of Norfolk. left tonight for
Washington to confer with DR. Craig,
Of that city. relative to inauguratinS
a campaign In Virginia for the clint
nation of malaria. DR.. Driver Will
be the guest of Alfred p. Thorn. gen
eral counsel for tho Southern Railway.
while his is in Washington
Or. Driver is president OF tho Vir-
ginia Society for the Study and Pre-
application for charter from the
State Corporation Commission. This
Is the first society OF It's kind in the
United States. but others will be or
ganiZed, and general campaign
against malaria will be planned The
next Legislature will be asked to fur
nish free quinine for tho treatment
of malaria and the society Will main
tain a lobby in Richmond in the in
terest OF this measure.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
coIored Woman Murdered.


Fayettevilt. n. c., July 5-while
the police were conGratulating them
selves that yesterdays celebration OF
the Fourth was the most peaceful on
record, Hun Hill. colored cut the throat
OF Charlotte Murchison. n negro woman.
who last winter cut up an old colored
man and put up n savage fight against
n policeman The woman's body was
found this morning behind her house.
but Hill had fled According to evil
cence before the coroner's jury. the
Murchison woman attacked him with
the knife with which she was killed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
POPE'S GREAT WISH
IS TO Be GRANTED
He Finally Will Be Able to
Crafty Love for
the Sea,

Especial Gable 10 The Times Dispatch
Rome. July Reinforcement that
negotiations were in progress between
the Vatican and the heirs Of Prince
Torlonia for the purchase by the for
mer OF the famous pine wood" with
n view to annexing 1t to the Vatican
gardens. has revealed a moving cpl
code OF His Holinesss illness in April.
and has afforded new proof Of Cardi-
nal O'Connelrs devotion to the Holy
Father
Plus Y. has always been a fervent
lover Of tho sea, even before he became
Patriarch of Venice. but his long stay
in that city greatly intensified his love
for the sunlit ever-moving expanse
For years he has struggled with his
home sickness. which he mentioned
relatives. but during his recent illness
this longing for the sea overina stored
him In his delirium he invoked the
the shore, and smellcd the salt air.
became Obs-ssion.
Finally This long -repressed desire
became an obscssion which seriously
10 join the Natican to the sea By piec-
ing several properties This, however,
Cardinal O'connell paid a visit to
Rome and heard of IT
He went over the ground with sew
eral Vatican officials and advised them
10 buy first the "Pincta Sacch etti.''
which is comparatively close. and ex-
tends over GOO acres. separated only
from the Vatican by a narrow lane.
From this place IL Will not be DIN
cult to form pathway over the re-
naming miles which separate the
Vatican from the sea. The American
cardinal has promised all financial
help needed.
To Meet Inst Wish.
Contributions will come pouring In
from every corner of the earth. and
the Pope Will be a prisoner no more.
for he VIII once more heh old his be-
loved sea and occasionally sail on the
blue Mediterranean.
The radical press, raised the cry of
the Vatican peril. but men of
all classes and creeds took sides with
the Pontin. The only object Is to
meet the last. perhaps dying wish of
the noble old man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Allen Made President

Asheville y. c.. July Wv c. Allen, OF
NW,aynesville. was elected president OF the
western North Carolina Educational Society
yesterday -Four counties were represented
at the gathering. and considerable interest
was manifested In tho deliberations OF the
body. The meeting was held here for the
purpose OF completing the organization OF
the educational society. which was formed
several weeks ago looking TO tho perfectine
OF an organization which Will be abis &c
present solid front when bills affecting
educational legislation arc before tho Gen.
eral Assembly
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06

Des Moincs. Iowa, July 5.-Ciovernor George
W. Clarke was taken To a local hospital to-
day. suffering from Infection o: the Kid
ney. The Governor became III shortly after
reaching his office this morning. The doc
tors later announced the Governors condi-
lion satisfactory.
Governor Clarke returned from Gettysburg
Thursday night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
To Meet Inst Wish.
It Is Camp Harvey w. Dickson.

7
Norfolk Va. July 5.-Camp Harvey
w Dickson is the name OF tho military
encampmcnt Al Virginia Beach Cen
eral G. c. Vaughan. Jr.. in AN official
order today. announced that II had
been decided TO name the camp tho
camp for Mr.. Dickson because Of his
efforts in getting the troops 10 come
here.
Mr. Dickson is chairman of the
Board of Control of this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Asquith Gucst of irish.

Especial Gable 70 The Times Dispatch I
London. July 5.-Premier Asquith
Will be the guest OF tho Irish National
list party at n dinner next Thursday
night to celebrate the second pnssage
OF the home rule bill by the House
OF Commons under the Parliament act
This Will be the first occasion on
which the Irish party has entertained
a Prime Minister, although several
other Cabinet ministers have been OH
cially entertained by this party
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Lenyes FOR Mn.hinrtnn.

Raleigh. n. c.. July 6.-Secretary Of
the Navy Josephus Daniels left here
for Washington tonight. after a visit
or two days on matters connected with
his newspaper, tho News and Observer.
On July 10. with Mrs Daniels, he
starts for the West on tour OF In
spection OF the naval stations on the
Pacific Coast
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Is Made Military Hospital.

Surgeon General Rupert Blue has awarded
the local contract for patients from the
army and navy To Grace Hospital. This hos
pital will care for all officers and enlisted
men OF Uncle Sans lighting force who arc
taken sick in Richmond. Tho contract has
been held by tho Retreat for the Sick for
thirty-nve years. and only transferred
this year because the Retreat is planning to
rebuild.
The contract for buryng soldiers and sail
ors who die I'm Richmond awarded to
the Richmond Burial Company.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Matter In Rcportcd.
Flag Hurled Into street.

Winnipeg, Man. July AN Ameri-
can nag was trampled In the mud and
torn and an American. who waved IL.
was slightly injured. and also rolled
in the mud. at Moosejaw. Sask., last
night according to word received to-
day
The American. whose name was not
ascertained. scarcely had unfnrled the
flag on a lamp post In the main street
when he was set upon by crowd,
which tore the flag from him. hurled
II into the street and then threw him
into the mud He was rescued by the
police.
Earlier in the evening ffty Amer
leans. attempting to parade the streets
with waving flags, were turned hack
TO the hotel where they were celc :
brating by the police. who feared riot
inV
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
Parnsuny's Flag Cut Down.

San Francisco. Cal, July 5.-The ma
tional ensign OF Paraguay was cut
from its stan on the roof OF the resi-
dence OF Estorjie Calderon. consul
general for Paraguay. during his alb
scnce yesterday
Consul Calderon had been surprised
earlier In the day by visit from two
men. who demanded that the flag be
lowered
Foreign flags don't go on the Fourth
of July" they said.
Later n housemaid heard noise on
the roof, and saw a man hurrying
away with the flag
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06
MAY INVESTIGATE
FLAG INCIDENTS
State Department Is Informed
Of Dissertation Of
Colors.
NO TROUBLE is FEARED
Ensigns Of Mexico and Paraguay
Also Insulted by
Celebrators.
NO TROUBLE is FEARED

Washington, July 1.-TWO Incidents
involving dissertations Of national flags
which marked celebrations yesterday
are expected TO form the subject OF
complaints to the state Department
though SO far nothing had been heard
from them
The affair at Winnipeg, Man, In
volving the tramplinE of an America
nag at a British parade, probably can
not be made. the basis of an official
protest because the International law
does not guarana,e protection of flags
OF foreign country except whore they
are displayed over official buildings.
In the Tucson. Ariz.. incident how
ever. where the nag over the Mexican
consulate was torn down. the state De-
partment probably will feel obliged TO
request the local authorities TO make
a proper apology and amends 10 the
Mexican consul II that can be done
without involving any official rccogni-
ton OF the Huerta government. which
appears to be the great apprehension
of the State Department at this juno
ture.
Matter Is Reported.
Tucson, Ariz., July 5.-The hauling
down yesterday OF the Mexican flag
flying over the consulate OF Alexandra
Ainslie was made to-day the subject
OF report to the Mexican embassy at
Washington. Consul Ainslie also made
formal protest to Mayor Huffman.
Prominent Mexican residents here are
formulating protest to he sent to the
State Department at Washington.
On the morning Of the Fourth, the
Mexican nag was removed and the
American banner hoistcd IN Its place
II was said to-day that small boys made
the exchange, encouraged by men
The consul asked the civil authorities
that the miscreants be punished.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-06

Ladies $3.50 and $500 Pat
ent Leather and Nici Kid Low
Shoes, broken lots; OOo
the pair CCS
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
4. B. 4 A. New Train,

Beginning Monday, September
29th the A. B & A, will put)on 4
Nv train from Cordele to Atlanta
and Atlanta to CordeIe. Leaving
CDrdeIe at 6:15 a. m. arriving At.
lanta at 1886, leaving Atlanta al
400 p. m., arriving Cordele at
1920 p. IN. thus allowing three
hours and a half in the Capital
City.
We regret that this new train
could not have been started from
this city, but still believe that if
our businessmen would persist in
their demand to have the train
started from here we may still be
able to get the schedule changed.
1t is our belief that the success of
the train would be m ore likely if
started from this point.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
Roanoke Items.

We are having wet weather
now.
Miss Maggie Young spent the
week end with her sister, who
lives near Lake Beatrice.
Hunting is the go around
Roanoke. The coons and pos
sums had better be hiding.
Miss Ida Bruce and Miss Min
ME Bruce from near here, spent
Sunday with Miss Eva Mae Roy
al, who lives at Pine Level.
Miss Wilma White and little
nephew spent Sunday with her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
R. Porterfeld. 49,"
Mr.. Walter Jordan. of Ocilla,
spent Sunday and Saturday with
his sister, Mrs. S. D: Dixon.
Look out Ashton! Roanoke's
coming Saturday to help you all
lap chicken pies.
Mrs. g. G. Reeves aud daugh-
tiers, Iona and Alma, were in
town shopping Saturday.
Mrs. S. D. Dixon is suffering
this week, with a severe case of
sore eyes.
Master Massey and Lenard
Reeves spent Saturday night
with Master Otis. and Ennis
Downing.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Sutton,
and sister, Miss Mary Lou Ro-
land spent Sunday in the city.
Mr.. Norman McDufie from
the city, made Miss Sallie Dixon
a pleasant call Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Reeves
made a business trip to Fitz-
gerald Thursday D. m.
Mes. Leila Whitehead is spend
ing few days with her sister,
Mrs, Wilbanks, at Osierfeld,
DoLAREs.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
Mayor As Recorder
Furnishes Himself


Americas, Sept. 9.-The un-
usual spectacle of a city's chief
executive presiding in a case
against himself was presented
today when Mayor M. M. Lowry,
presiding as recorder in police
court, entered a plea of guilty to
the charge of operating his auto
mobile without lights, and i'm
posed upon himself a fine of SO,
with the admonition never to be
guilty again of like offense.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
Fair Weather For
Week Is Promised

Washington, d. G. Sept. 21-
Far weather generally for the en-
tire country is promised by the
weather bureau for the coming
week. Chief Marvin in his week
Iy forecast, issued today, says:
"Cool weather will prevail east
of the Mississippi river during the
early part of the week. There will
be frost Monday morning in the
extreme northern portions of the
east gulf states, and on Tuesday
morning in the middle Atlantic
states and possibly the interior OF
North Carolina and northern
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22

wears minister Of the gospel,
and though unassuming, had
done much good. He was a
seteraf Of the civil war, having
-spoused the cause of the Union.
The funeral services was con-
Quoted yesterday afternoon by
Rev. Holbers Peterson, pastor Of
the first Methodist church, and
the remains were laid to rest in
the old soldiers lot at Evergreen
Cemetery.
Mr.. Carl is survived by his
wife and one son.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
Judge J. H. Martin Dead.

Hon. j. H. Martin former Judge of the Superior the
Oonee circuit and for of the leading attorneys
this section of Georgia. died his in Hawknsve on Sun.
day last Judge Martin born county and was II
years Old lie captain Of Co. d. of the Seventeenth regiment
of Georgia Volunteers during the Civil war; and made an envabe
record as gallant soldier and true patro He Haw-
knse ia $780, which place he has since resided was
able richly endowed with the elements greatness and
his thousands of friends and admirers throughout state will
learn of his death with genuine sadnessTmes Journal
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22

South Carolina. Frost will pobably
be heavy over the northern terri
tory of states.
1t will be warmer EARL in the
week west of the Mississippi river:
by Tuesday or Wednesday over
the central portion of the country
and by Thursday or Friday over
the eastern districts.
"Fhe week as whole will be
one of fair weather. There will be
rains Monday in New England and
the north Pacific states; but no
other precipitation of consequence
now is indicated except possibly
some showers about Tuesday in
the northwest and some local
showers Monday and Tuesday in
eastern and southern Florida +"
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
WiIIialll Carl Dead.


Mr.. William Carl, aged 81,
passed away Saturday at his
home on W. Suwanee street, af-
ter an illness df ore year. lie
suffered a paralytic stroke about
year ago, which was the ulti-
nate cause OF his death.
Mr.. Carl came to Fitzgerald in
the early days and has ever be- n
peacable and law-abiding cit:-
zen. He was fer twenty-five
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
The Exhaust Valve

A number of people at the fires
seem to think that the occasional
burst of water from a section of
hose is caused by a leak. Ihi,
is mistake. The exhaust valve
was attached to relieve the pres
S ire onthe hose, wnen the fireman
for any reason have to close up the
noZzles.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
FARMERS

We want to buy your
COTTON, SEED COTTON
and COTTON SEED.
We will pay you the the
market price for same.
We will pay you ST per
ton above the market price
for your COTTON SEED, and
will take the gin weights.
Yours For Business,
Baker Supply Co.
O4-2t-a w-2mo.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22

Soda crackers are more nrl-
tritive than any other flour
food. Uneeda Biscuit are
the perfect soda crackers.
Though the cost is but five
cents, Uneeda Biscuit are
too good, too nourishing, too
crisp, to be bought merely
as an economy.
Buy them because of their fresh
ness-because of their crispness-
because of their goodness because
Of their nourishment.
Always S cents. Always fresh,
crisp and clean.
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
Money For Farmers.

can now loan without delay liberal money on we'll
improved farm lands The demand this Fall will be and
be wise place your application Talk the matter over
with me as early as practicable be too late
CLAYTON LAY.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22
Prosperity Versus Life

To the legal mind apparently the rights property always
seemed Of more Importance than human le
An excellent illustration of the workings of the legal
problems of this kind be found in study Judg
men issued by the United States Department Agriculture and
giving in detail the of violations and Drug
Act These deal with charges brought against the firm
Hawey and Hoops New York who the candy Haw-
ley and Hoops sell what penny goods that is the kind
OF candy purchased by the little who penny
spend Ten different specimens of Haw Hoops penny goods
seized by the officials of the Bureau of Chemistry analysed
All of them found TO be adueated with of
them contained hec All of them being as chocolate
Candies yet the officers reported that did the
dominating flavor of chocolate. every pleaded guilty
In out of penalty imposed the court suspend
ing Judgment In the $50 Imposed The
which fine imposed the on the only one in
which the company had merely poisonous product to little
Children but had mssaed weight the package in which
the arsenccontainng candies camel Selling little
chocolate candy mixture containing helac is appar-
entity the of the law, trivial offence selling dealer
package marked five pounds that really pounds
fourteen and five Fights ounces, that is a crime!
With weather forecast for our farmer will have
cinh planning their seasons Department of Agr
culture proposes to be able to do shortly.
The Government built the Panama Canal schedule time
and lesser than originally planned Why the
force and equipment and the system of canals in the
States long advocated by Southern Statesmen
We in receipt of copy of the Soil Survey of Ben Hill
County through the courtesy of Congressman Crisp He informs
us that ne will possible mail each the voters
of the The pamphlet contains valuable nforma
ton for farmers and contains map showing the formation
of the soil in the entire county.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1913-09-22

Showing of pattern hats for
fall and winter wear next We'd
nesday and Thursday at.
Mrs. E. J. Walker. :