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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
Judge and Jury
Dig for Evidence
Fdniiiirize Themselves
on Argument in 7. Z.
4: p. rs. City.

The old saying digging FOR evil
dencc' was demonstrated yesterday.
when. by order OF tn. court, big
excavation was made In the street u,
M;yn and Tenth Streets to ascertain
tn. space between the Virginia Rail
way and Power Company'S conduits
and the city gas main. both running
along Main Street. The operation
was witnessed by the jury and Judge
ErGmp. Of the Law and Equity Court.
IN order to get lin" ON the arsu-
ment and evidence In the suit OF the
Virginia Railway and Power Com
pany against the city OF Richmond
tor Slo.rr0, for alleged damages to
the conduit. when 4 gas main cx-
plcdcd on Main street in 1918. The
observation party was accompanied
by tt;S Attorney Anderson. Attorneys
J. Randolph Williams and r. Justin
Moore representing the company. and
city officials from the Department of
Public Utilities.
After inspecting tho evidence" the
jury was adjourned over TO this morn
irE at 10 O'clock. when the hearing
VIII he resumed. CITY Attorney An
dcrson said yesterday that the case
may reach the jury today. The city's
Is that the conduits We're
not constructed in accordance with
tn" city engineers plans. and that
they We're placed too near the gas
mains. The hearings have been in
progress since last Wednesday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
FAKE OIL STOCK NETS
MAN MILLION, CHARGE
New York Promoter Is Ar
rested on Texas War
rant
IN .\sSOc.ntnd rrrssl

NEW YORK, March l3.---Allcgcd 10
have used the mails To dcfraud In
NcStors out of $1,000. 900 by the sale
OF worthless oil stocks. Seymour j.
COX. promoter. was arrested tonight
In the broadway theatrical district.
The warrant for Cox's arrest WAS
issued by L. 5. COMMISSIONER Doug
'as' OF Houston. Texas. where the
promoter operated rs head Of the Cox
Retaliation Corpcration-a concern
capitalized at S20.0oO.0UO
rostOtrcc Inspector Weldon. who
nccumpa MED police In search for Cox,
said he had been sought since Feb
ruary IS. the trail leading first TO
Michigan. then through several
Southern states. and finally to New
York. IL" was arrested at the corner
Of broadway and Forty fourth
Street.
Cox was fastidlously at,ircd and
Wore Il pair OF leather puttees. which.
he said. ALI prominent business men
~ Houston affect"
Inspector Weldon said the govern
men; had evidence Cox rcaprd Il harry
est Of between 100000 and sI.5oO.-
coo by sending ont through the mails
glowing. hut false literature de-
scrihinr his investment opportuni-
ties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
MRS. STEPHEN CLARK
DIES AFTER ACCIDENT
S"r""mbS Mt Stuart Circle Hospital,
where She WINS Treated Ar
ter Auto CoIIIssIon.

Mrs. stephen Clark. GJ years old,
mother Of Rev. W. J. Clark. -. d..
president 90 Virginia Union Univcr-
shN' dicd 1T the stuart Circle uospl-
TAI early yesterday AS the result of
injuries received when thrown from
an automobile which collidcd with a
trolley car at Monument Aycnut and
Robinson street Sunday afternoon
for II time physicians had hopes
OF saving her NE. shortly after mid =
night the patient grew worse Mrs.
w. j. clark. daughter law Of the
aged woman. and her i-ycar-old son.
M''p"urhc' were treated for laccra
ton.
was arrested on "A technical charge
OF inN"iuntarr manslaughtcr Mrs
clark was here on visit at her sons
home.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
KILLS YOUNG WOMAN:
TURNS GUN ON SELF
Infatuated Mnn becomes Furious
When Girl Laughs ut
Him.
INy ASSOCIATED Press.

MiNEoLA. y, y, March l3.-Infuri-
aicd when Miss Virginia Forget. %.
laughed II his demand that she re-
fuse attentions from other men. VIII
liam MaSce. carpenter. 81, today
shot and killed tic girl, then turned
the weapon on himself. He died two
hours later.
MaEce. who il survived by his wife
and two children. Is s-aid by the po-
lice to have confessed just before he
died that he had been infatuated with
tn" girl, who was bookkecper in
the Office OF Justice OF the Peace
Wcstcrvclt. She was alone In the Of
nee when MaGee called late today and
uphraided her for accepting attcn-
tions and gifts from other men. police
said
she drove me insane when she
Smecrcd at me" Marcc is said to
have told the police.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
FORMER ARMY OFFICER
FACES MURDER TRIAL
IBy Nssociated Press

TAI.BOTToN. GA. March I3-Major
Lee IL. coart. former army officer and
weil-i"-do farmer. shot and killed y.
Is. Mcnicce last fall because of "A
desire To possess" Mrs Mcnicce. the
prosecution contcndcd at the opening
OF Coarts trial here today. and Mrs.
Mcnicce told the jury that Conr; had
repeatedly sought to make her leave
hcr husband and once had seized her
in his arms and kissed her.
Coart. after his arrest. had asserted
that Mcniccc, superintendent ~ Tai
bot County schools, had sought 10
wreck his home, and counsel for the
defense today vainiy tried 10 rule out
Mrs. Mcnicce's testimony.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
)ITNEY DRIVERS WILL
MEET THIS MORNING
VIII Receive Instructions In IInnd-
ing Automobiles mud Discuss
Important AInttcrs

meeting Of jitncy drivers will he
held this morning at 1880 o'clock
III the Arcade Building. II was an
houhced lsat night. mt which time in
s'ructions in handling automobiles
Viii be given by S. a. Market an cx-
pert in this business. and u thorough
organization effected At ;hc same
meeting. discussion will H." held ON
UNIFORM fares. routes and other mat
tcrs pertinent To the jItncy business.
II is hoped by the jitneurs that. I'm
time. daily classes In instruction viii
he held. and the help Of an officer
from the traffic department OF the
Department Of Public Safety viii bo
asked.
IL was said last night that tn.
state Corporation Commission Womb
III II snort time. issue "a charter for
the proposed supply depot for the
Jitncy company. application for which
iS now on hlc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
EFFORT TO BRING
BONUS TO VOTE IN
HOUSE HITS SNAG
continued From First rarcD

Continued From First parc)
toe. and Representative Iiawcs.
Democrat. Missouri-both Of whom
expressed opposition to the bonus bill,
ana the announcement by Representa-
1--WE Frear. OF Wisconsin. a Republic
can member OF the ways and Means
committee. that he had written Sec
r''hry Mellon. replying" to the lct-
''' Oh tie Treasury head to MIR. Ford
h"S. IN which. Mr.. Mellon declared
the hill. If enacted, would involve -
""hs"rous abuse Of government
credit"
H-f. Treadway declared il was "an-
parent that AN effort to pass u bonus
bin at this time is fu,ile ,,,e.s u
nanc"d by sales tax" The pcopIc
he c"ntcnded. want less. rather than
more taxation
1T WAS hoped that some ea,;sf,c.
tory plan could be found for nronor-
~ financing payments OF u soldiers.
bonus without embarrassment To tho
Federal Treasury, MIR Trcadway.s
statement began. "rhe communica-
ton received this morning from Sec
rotary Mellon shows that the new
suggestion is as unsatisfactory as
previous oncs. No one can contradict
VA" sound logic OF his argument even
th"uGh some Of the statistical in
formation may not he born" out"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
OVERSUBSCRIBE FUND
FOR EUROPEAN JEWS
cash nnd Pledges In Hands of Amcri-
cnn Body Amounts Ia SII,-
OuO,G2J.tp.
lBy Associated Press


NEW YORK, March i3.-Thc
Jews of America have oycrsubscribch
the sltooo.ooo campaign fund for
the relief OF Eastern European Jews
S"h'r'hE from war, pogroms and
famine. II was announced tonight at
the final rally OF the New York CITY
drive by David \. Brown, of Detroit.
national chairman.
Cash and pledges in hand total
Si,oo9.6ci.l?. Mr.. Brown said with
assurances that the sum will reach
SlI.3lo.ooo by April |. More than
Sl.ooo.ooo was given 10y persons %
other races. In eight 81 the States
the campaign has We, to be- driven to
Il conclusion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
- INJURED AS BOMB
EAPLODES IN BELFAST
Police Sergeant KILLED In Battle with
Armed Randit In Falls
Road.
[Ry Associated Prcss.l

~ ASSOCIATED Frcss.l
BELFAST. March l3.--Twclvc per
sons. including women and children.
were injured through the explosion
of bomb thrown In crowded Foun-
dry Street tonight The Injuries OF
two OF the persons are serious. There
were two bomb outraGes during the
night. Police Sergeant Clark. &C
companied by a constable. while re-
turning from the funeral OF COM
rades Killed in the disturbances last
week, we're attacked by an armed
bandit in Falls Road. Clark fell
dead, his body riddled with bullets
tn" constable returned the fire and
civilian vas dangerously wounded.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14

its present size nor is it advlsabl,
mat all Instruction be given Nv
reg MAR personnel. The assistance OF
reserve officers must be invoked. and
IL - advantageous TO do 90.
Whenever we employ a reserve
oihc.r. even temporarily. to perform
these duties, we not only decrease
the peace cost, but We increase the
efficiency q reserve personnel tina,
much.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
Arrested for Murder In HoIlmp.

NEW YORK. March l3-Dctcctives
tonight arrested Thomas Flanagan
=. for the murder Of Samuel IIadas
VIII" was slain last night when four
men and woman attempted Ia hold
up drug store where he was cashier
IN" bandits. frightened by tho
screams nf young woman being
served at tho soda fountain. fred mo,
iiadas and he'd in an autoinnhil.
photographs Of Flanagan are saId by
the police !" hav" hecn Identified nv
victims Of tho hold-up.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
TO USE MONOPLANE IN
TRANSOCEAN FLIGHT
thicngo Mnn VIII Cros, Atlantic In
New Model
Flyer.
CRv Associated rrcsS.I

CHICAGO. March l3.--In "A mono.
plan" OF new design, said To b."
capable OF 3.o0o-;nllc range. Cuuo
Rhed'n. Of Chicago. viii attempt i
new transatlantic flight soon with
three passengers. he said today He
VIII seek to make his flight from
New York to raris In the hop" OF
being the first TO accomplish the
jump from North America /" Con
tiu'nial Europe. The airplanc is now
under construction here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
EXECUTIVES AND Rail,
WORKERS DISAGREE
LEY Associated prcssl

NEW YORK. March l3-Ncgotia.
ions between executives OF nfty-two
Eastern railroads and representatives,
oil conductors and trainmcn's unions
looking toward Il new agreement as
10 wages and working conditions were
broken OFT late today without any
settlement having been reached.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
Shoe Worker. Mage. Cut.

BOSTON, March ia reduction
OF 10 per cent in wages OF employees
o! Shu" factories In Rrockion and
the south shore district was ordered
by the state BOARD OF Cancellation
and Arbitration tonight. The de-
ciSi"n affects foriy-four factories
"mpl"yinG about 2i.000 workers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
Try Buckct-Shop Operators Thursdny.
nv Associated PrrsS

NEW YORK. March l3.-Thr FIRST
trial growing out ~ the bucket shop
Investigations conducted I'm the Wall
street area by the district attorney
ONCE was set today for next Thurs
day in General Sessions Court. The
defendants indicted for bucketinI;.
all members OF the firm OF L. Kory.
are Louis kory. Nathaniel Lewis.
julius Mende lsohn and Sol Newman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
william, I.ord I,.,

ilIihn Ford. brother ot Henry
t"rd and Fordson Implement dss,ri-
hutor, At Dearborn. Mich. and - II.
Miiiard. Ford distributor Mt Burfulu.
ph'n 'h"lr respects yesterday 10 tn.
,h'N"rs"' Motor Company on their
way Syuth
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
rntni Hurricane 4, o,,,,,,,,,,

SULPHUR. OKLA. March I3.-Onc
man WAS Killed. more than Hfty per
sous wcr" injured and scores OF build
ings were wrecked when "A tornado
struck the wost side OF Sulphur late
today
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14

u" Cure u Cold In One Day
Take Laxative RROMO O,'INJNE
'hhsctH Thc genuine bcara the six
nature OF T.. W. Grove (Re sure Won
get HkoMcJ 30c.--Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
SUPREME COURT RULES
LIMITING FEDERAL RIGHT
Interstate Body Canno, Com
pei Abandonment of Strictly
State Line.
Commerce Commission without Juri>-
dictl"n Where Carrier Forms Va
Part az Interstate Transportation
system, Tribunal Holds.
Try Associated rr.ss.l


WASHINGTON. March l3.--Thc In
t"rstat. Commerce Commission was
held by the Supreme Court TO he
compel the abandonment, OF 4 strictly
State railroad.
Tie decision. which WAS handed
down In a case brought by the State
of Texas against the Eastern Texas
Railroad Company To prevent that
railroad from dismantling under an
order issued hy the commission. dc :.
clared that where Il railroad lies en-
urcly within single state. is owned
ami operated by II corporation Of that
State. and is not par, OF another line.
aud where it's continued operation
cannot hc of more than local con-
Germ. tho commission was without
Jurisdiction.
Affects y" Other Line.
.'lntcrstat" and foreign commerce
Viii not he burdcred or affected hv
any shortage in the earnings nor VIII
any carrier in such commerce have 10
bear or make good tho shortage" Of
tn" Eastern Texas Railroad. Justice
Van pcvan;.r stated In delivering the
opinion. To which there was no dis
sent
ut il no, as IL tho road were a
branch or extension who's. unrcmun-
crativc operations would or might
burden the main line" h. added. and
thereby affect its utility or service as
an artery OF its State and foreign
commerce."
70: the courts to hold. the decision
said. that Congress. in authorizing
the Interstate Commerce Commission
To- regulate the extension and aban-
d"nmrnt Of all lines, intended that
III" commission should deal with
the abandonment OF such a road as TO
intrastatc as well as interstate and
foreign commerce" would raise a
serious question as {" the constitu-
toual validity OF the law. Where A
%i"tut" is susceptible of two constitute
ti"ns by one Of which grave and
doubtful constitutional questions arise
ana by the other such questions are
avoided, II is the duty OF tn" court 10
adopt the latter, Justice Van p,van-
ter said, adding that by giving the
section the more restricted constitute
ton its validity would he uudotlh;cd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
Deaths

Sul.Lf-l'ied. at her residence Z North
Adams street, Monday March n iGgs'
1t il;to j.. NJ. Elizabeth Ann. Sulty
widow OF the late Robert NJ Sully
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-14
" AR DEPARTMENT
ROW MENACES AS
ARMY is SLASHED

lCor,Inued From Eirst pareN
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

TO proceeding at once to fixing OF
the final penalty and making salts
factory guarantees that the vessel
would return to San Francisco Inn
mediateiy upon completing its trip
to the Orient. & 81
The reason the bond was reduced
the Treasury explained. was that
there was no evidence OF wilful
fraud on the part Of the steamship
company or the ships officers. the
contraband opium having beer
'smuggled aboard by individual mem
bers Of the crew.
The bond Assessed aga INST the
Nanking, under the terms OF the
Jones-M!ller narcotics import law
was double the amount OF the $z27.'
900 fine imposed. Acting on prs'
instructions from the Treasury
Wednesday, Collector Hamilton re
duced the bond to the amount OF
the fine. and ( was further reduced
to $50, 900 on later instructions.
The Treasury states that adJus'
ment Of the fines previously as
sessed against the Marking will bC
disposed Of shortly. The Treasur,
denies that these penalties approach
anywhere near $1.b00,000, as re
ported from San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
HONEYMOON TOUR ENDS
IN FATAL AUTO GRASP

BELOIT. Wis. Dec. 1.-Th'
honeymoon tour Of Mr.. and Mrs
Stevan Brown ended disastrousl'
when the car, driven by Brown
overturned In q ditch on the ou'
skirts OF Durand. A broken steer
Ing gear caused the crash.
Mrs. Browns neck was broken
and she died almost instantly. tn,
Browns had been married less thai
q week.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Funston's Son Named Cadet.

Frederick Funston. r.. son Of the
late Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston.
has been appointed BY President
Harding - . cadet-at-large TOR the
next entrance examination to the
west. Point Military Academy in
July. A similar appointment was
awarded James 8. Ruby. son Of
Sergt. James 8. Ruby, now At the
United States Soldiers Homo Of this
city.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

and gives charming decorative Of
feet. Another coat In dark sra.
cheviot cloth has fiat. plain bod
loo which Falls to full skirt nttec
into the waist with alternate groups
of gathers. and small v-shaped gus
sets. -, ss'.
: The waist.iine shows pretty fair
signs. OF showing up In spring mod
els Belts are more prominent and
several models show decided side
draping.' 49,. ,..
Tailored costumes show almost nc
trimming. The one important maj
ter is the material which itsel'
forms the trimming. .'
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
BEATEN AS DRY AGENT.
ARRESTED, THEN FREED

Charges Of intoxication. disor
deriy conduct and assault against
Harry Boyd. colored. were dis
m,.sed In Police Court today.
Boyd declared that when he en-
tered a poolroom at 1899 Seventh
street northwest last night he wa
mistaken for a prohibition agent or
account of his light complexion
and harshly beaten. Foiiowlng tne
assault on him. he alleged. an ON
cer vas called ana ne was arrested
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
SPRING FASHION
To BRING Jack
/. .WA|sTL|NES
Paris Modslmakers Already
Show Sartorial Har-
bingers.
BY ALICE LANGELIER.
Co.mepolitsn ksws Service.

PARIS. Dec. .I.-"spring is com
lng." say the Paris dressmakers.
Winter models are scarcely fin
ished when they begin to bring out
spring ones. The first new ones
that have appeared show no start.
ling changes in line. The silhouette
Is still straight and slim. but there
10 a tendency to put q flare into
the skirt. which suggests that there
may be increasing fuliness IN all
directions before long.
This tendency to fullness is indi.
Gated on several Of the walking
coats. A model in black cloth has
single side-wing panel set In be-
hind the right shoulder to be draped
across the front and carried to .
point in the opposite shoulder where
II 10 weighted by a very handsome
tassel which falls down the back.
This wing is in a very bright color
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
DRUG SHIP BOND
/ IS GUT BY
4 MELLON
Nank'ng Charged With Snug.
Cling, Is Freed on Post
{ Ing $4,000.
By Universal Service

Reduction Of the bond AGAINST the
China mail steamer Nank'ng to
$4,000. in connection with the
opium seizure Of November 20 AT
I'm Francisco. was authorized by
Secretary Of the Treasury Mellon. II
was officially admitted here yes
tsrday. provided certain condition.
Wsre complied with by the steam
ship company.
Th~se conditions were in relation
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Suede-Finish Gloves,
SOC

Suede Kid Gloves are five times
the price. So like them, these
2-button gloves, with embroidered
back; brown, gray, tan; sizes 6
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Sports Handkerchief,
6 for 55c

Women's and misses fashionable
handkerchief; blue, green, purple,
pink and tan, with embroidered
corners.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
silk Pettic0ats, $2.98

Silk Petticoats, $2.98 !.
Don't delay a selection, because
such messaline, taffeta and jersey
silk petticoats are only too rare.
Straightline and ruffled; black and
colors, plain and changeable-
Bargain Basement. b,
Flannelette Pajamas,
$1.59
women's; fiesced; Dutch neck, long
blue stripe. silk frog fasteninss.
Costume Slips, $1.0O
OF soft finish sateen; hemstitched
top and straps; black, navy and brown.
Union Suits, $1.OO -.
women's; heeced; Dutch neck, long
sleeves. ankle length; sizes SO to a;
irregulan.
Suits, Outsizes, Csc
womens; 4s to 50; Dutch neck, elbow
sleeves, ankle length; irrcgulars.
Palais Rsysl-Bargsia Basement.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Coats at $500

For girls Of Z to II and tots Of 2 to
g.; cozy winter coats; In various colors;
full lined. :
and Main weayes: tuxedo cant and ain,
over styles; in best colors; sizes 2 to 6
years, $2.29.
Dresses-For tots; Panty Dresses and
Rorpers; Of black sateen; sisss 2 to 8.
At CSC.
Bloomers-For girls 8 TO 10; Of black,
white and pink sateen; full cut. Soc.
Underwear - Juveniles flesce.lined
Shirts and Pants; winter styles; sizes
to IL years. At Soc.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Union Suits, $1.OO

women's; fieeced; Dutch neck, long
sleeves, ankle length; sizes 36 to a;
irregulars.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Lot Lot 8 s, at Csc
Very Special OO~

Such quality Of silk, and, perfection
Of. fit-assured with fashioned seam
are rare At the price. Sizes sA to 10.
Psiais Royal-Bargain Basesaeut.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
For HOmefOlks

Suggesting Christmas presents to
friends and comfort for needy ac-
quaintances. -,
Blankets-Looking and feeling like
wool; double-bed size; white, tan and
gray, 2 for $2.s5.
Esmond Blankets-Flcral effects, 2
for S9.96.
Plaid Observation-Disclosures size, 2
Comfortables-6ex8O. IN block pat
terms; Of tan, gray, blue, rose, gold;
each the equal Of a pair Of blankets.
2 for $5.96.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Wool Sweaters, $4.75

Women's. With brushed wool collar
and cuffs: pockets and belts; colors and
black; 90 to 4s.
Palais Reyal-Bargain Bssenest.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Bandeaux and
Brassieres, 2 for 75c

Regular at SOC and 75c each: Of nov
city brocade and mesh materials; hook
back and front; 80 to a.. i.
Pslais Royal-Bargain basement.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Flannelette Pajamas,
S1.59

Women's; feeced; Dutch neck, long
blue stripe. silk frog fastenings.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

Fashioned with seam-fittine the
ankles like ones skin. High spliced
heels and hsle aoles and toes, assuring
durability % well as style. 81 to 10.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Costume Slips, $1.00

OF soft finish sateen; hemstitched
top and straps; black, navy and brown.
The Washington times., 1922-12-01
Women's Wool Mixed Sports Hos
Extra Special 2 pairs, 88c


by brought
PLhh RvAB~
The Washington times., 1922-12-01

Every woman or miss delights, in her
shapely black silk stockings with garter
tops in colors. Plain and openwork ef-
fects. Sizes 8h to 10. ss; -r
The commonwealth., 1922-05-02

t|calibre, but his recent convention
|'statement reveals the reason why
E'Gardner has more personal
friends than any man in the state.
s To our minds however his an
rouncement which puts him iii
the very ront rank Of North
Carolina s democracy means more
Tito the future cf 40 Democratic
party in No., ">~olina than it
means to Max Gardner for the
treason, if Gardner had marshall
ed his forces, backed by the
splendid womanhood Of the state
for whom he stood and suffered
i'll 1920. and launched the fight
for the nomination in 1924. it
might have broken and ruptured
the Democratic party. The party
! cannot stand many campaigns
such as it encountered in 1920.
/ Of course the people Of Cleyc
land county where Max Gardner
twas born and reared and loved
and served are and have been am
bilious for his election as COVER
nor Of North Carolina, but his
friends are just as happy in the
knowledge that our son has the
confidence, love and devotion oc
North Carolina in full measure,
and that if he lives no power or
influence on earth can keep him
from becoming in 1923, Governor
by the biggest majority in The
state IS history.-Cleveland Star
The above splendid and deserv-
ing editorial appeared in Max
Gardner home paper and viii
be Of interest to the many friend,
here Of the former, and very