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"THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY READS IT" "THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY NEEDS IT" PUBLISHED TWICE EACH WEEK '4 TUESDAY AND FRIDAY VOL.26. No. 1 MONROE, N. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1920 $1.50 PER YEAR CASH. YMT TTH 7T A IT mm i i IX ILL HEALTH, MRS.

BOW. this basis. The tenant, in his answer BASCOM BAILEY, A LEADING i Company, returned home Saturday LOCAL INTELLIGENCE LATEST HAPPENINGS to the complaint of the defendant, declares Mr. griffin promised to deliver him a certain amount of nitrate of soda to be used on the land; and that the soda was not delivered to him un til the planting season was over. In consequence of Mr.

Griffin's failure to furnish him with nitrate of soda at the proper time, Mr. Mullls says he only delivered one-fourth of the crop to him. The Mutual Banking and Trust Co. is a new corporation, with an author ized capital of $50,000, for Marsh- ville. -The incorporators are Messrs.

R. C. Newsome and E. H. Moore.

They plan to secure banking quarters in the building now occupied by Mr. J. M. Meigs, kmt it will be some time before they can commence business. iMr.

Newsome is one of Marshville's largest business men, while Mr. Moore is the Seaboard agent at that place. -Mr, J. L. Price, a native of Union county, who has been involved in a number of real estate transactions In Gaston county for the past year or more, is lodged in jail at Gastonia, where he was placed Monday follow ing his arrival from Spartanburg in company with a policeman.

Mr. Price was arrested upon warrants sworn out by T. J. Redmond on charges of false pretenses, embezzlement, etc. There are five or six cases, and his bond In each case is $2,000.

He was given a hearing this morning. Until recently Mr. Price was considered one of the most prominent business men In Gastonia. He operated oh a large scale, It is said. He Is Well known in this county.

IX DEATH OF DR. ROWE, M. E. CHURCH LOSES A PIOXEER Beloved Former Pastor of Monroe Church Died Monday at His Home in Salisbury. There has passed tin the death of Dr.

C. Rowe-a beloved and honored fleure from the thinning ranks of Methodism's pioneers. Thousands to day are mourning the loss of a pers- onal friend as well as a spiritual lead er. Every one who knew him respect ed and admired him, but only to those who knew him as a friend were the fuH treasures, of bis kindly spirit re vealed. Always unaffected and sin cere, he wished no higher honor than that of doing his Christian duty, and no richer privilege than his fireside and friends.

Rev. John Columbus Rowe, D. pastor of South Main Street Methodist at hfi home in Salisbury, death being caused by pneumonia which de veloped Saturday. Funeral was hem this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the par sonage in Salisbury. Dr.

Rowe was born In Providence township, Rowan county, 71 years ago. He had been preaching 43 years and had filled leading pulpits in the Western N. C. Conference and had hn nreatdlner elder of Charlotte. Sal- Isbury, Franklin, and Statesviiie ais- 0 Wri nnator of Central M.

E. church. Monroe, for four years in the early nlnoUies end again for one year in 1903-1904, and presiding elder several 3ars later, the membership of tho tluirch being unwilling to give hiu up, so great was their attachment to him. weik in body for a number Of years, ther-i wer? none with more alert nuntal faculties, and none that drew about him inore admirers or more- affectionate friends than our beloved Dr. Rowe.

His life was a benediction to all who knew him. "None knew him but to love him; None named him but to praise." Ho was heard to remark during a visit to Monroe that one of the first faces he wanted to see when he entered the New Jerusalem was the genial, smiling face of Maj. L. D. Andrews, who was a life-long friend and who was instrumental in bringing Dr.

Rowe to Monroe for bis first pastorate. No doubt they are to-day clasp- Ins: glad hands in the eternal home where tears and parting are unknown. "It is not death to die, To leave this weary road, And midst the brotherhod on high To be at home with God. It is not death to fling Aside this sinful And rise on strong, exulting wing, To live among the just." Dr. Rowe had reached the good age of 71, had reared a large and honored family to whom we extend our deepest sympathy, and has gone to reap the reward he so Justly merits.

"Servant of God, welt done! Rest from thy loved employ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy." The voice at midnight came; He started up to hear; A mortal arrow pierced his frame; He fell, but felt no fear. Tranquil, amid alarms, It found him on the field, A veteran slumbering on his arms, 'Beneath his red-rors shield. -His sword was in his hand, Still warm with recent fight, Ready that moment at Through rock and steel to fight. Th pain of death are past, Labor and sorrow cease; And life's long warfare closed at last, His soul -is found in peace. Soldier of Christ, well done.

Praise be thy new employ; And while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's Joy. Mrs. J. Frank Laney. Fifty passengers were injured near Savannah.

Sunday, when Sea- n'ght. They left Toledo last Mondayf uui owing io me severe com ana snow storms which were prevailing they were compelled to stop in Wheeling, West and ship the cars by freight and come home on the train. The cold climate must have been too much for them because they all came home with bad colds. Mr. John fW.

McCain. who has been attending Newberry College, has returned home as the school has clos ed to prevent the spreading of influenza. Mr. and Mrs. C.

S. Massey spent Tuesday in Davidson with their son Henry who is real sick with pneu monia. Dr. Guion, who has been real sick with pneumonia for the past few weeks, is improving fast now and is able to sit up. We hope that in a few more days he will be able to get back to his practice.

Monday sure was a "fine day." The warm sunshine and the smell of "guano" In the air made a fellow think of spring and the days when the farmers would begin breaking up the land for the next crop. Miss Mary Steele of Queen's Col lege is spending several days at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R.

Steele. Dr. T. P. Nlsbet and family of Al- bemarlei spent Monday in.

town. Miss Janie Shotwell, who has been at her home In Henderson recupera ting from an attack of grip which she had last week, returned to take up her duties here Monday. Mr. Homer Guion of Unionville spent Monday afternoon here visiting his brother, Dr. L.

E. Guion. Dr. McCain is the busiest man we know of "these days." With nearly 150 cases of flu scattered around over the nearby communities he has his hands' Dr. Guion developing flu just before the epidemic reached its height, Dr.

McCain having to do all the practice himself. He rides from early morning until late at night and then doesn't get all of the calls an swered. There was considerable excitement in town Monday afternoon when an areoplane unexpectedly made its ap pearance over the town. Every one was out looking at the stranger. An old darkey standing looking up at the machine exclaimed, "My Gawd, never thought I'd live to see dat over Waxhaw." Mr.

Olln Niven spent Sunday afternoon in Pineville with his brother, Mr. John Niven, who is sick with the Jesse D. Helms Dead. Mr. Jesse D.

Helms died suddenly at his home In North Monroe Satur day. Funeral services were held yes terday morning, and Interment was in the High Hill cemetery. Deceased is survived by his wire five sons and three daughters. The sons are Messrs. Jesse Helms and Vann P.

Helms of Monroe, Sylvester Helms of Charlotte, Octavius Helms of Norfolk, and Jonas Helms of San Francisco, Calif. The daughters are Mrs. William Crook, of Monroe, Mrs. Joseph Andrews of Concord, and Miss Lola Helms of Monroe. Mr.

Wil son Helms of Marshville is a brother and Mrs. Win. Benton of Unionville Is a sister of the deceased. Mr. Helms was an honest, Chris tian citizen, a good neighbor, and loyal to his friends.

He was 77 years old last July. Mr. Helms was a Con federate veteran and volunteered in Co. 15th N. C.

regiment and his company was the first to leave Union county when war between the States was declared. He served during the war and made a brave and true sol dier, i Bequest. While the epidemic of influenza is on please be very cautious about turning in false fire alarms. The ore alarm is very annoying to sick peo ple, and well people don't care to hear it. We have a numoer or nremen down with Influenza and some that are lust getting out.

One of our men answered the alarm last Saturday mornine that has recently had the In fluenza and came very near ayins as a result. iMy men are no slackers. Take into consideration, they are vol unteers. Truly, T. L.

Crowell, Chief of Fire Department. The Book of Knowledge, Parents who are seriously interest ed in the education, success and happiness of their children will buy "The Book of Knowledge." It interests, charms and educates the child and the child's parents. It entertains and benefits every member of the family from the "Tiny Tots" to the gray- haired grandparents. Prices right. Terms easy.

Write J. T. Norsworthy The Book Man, Room 121, Seiwyn Hotel. I sell "Anything and Every thing in Books." Prices right. Terms Advu.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday New York was In the grip of one of the worst snow storms In many years only the subways being able to main tain schemes. The fall continued for twenty-four hours, blown up from the northwest by a thirty-mile All trucks not engaged in the delivery of foodstuffs were turned over to the city to meet the storm emergency, Ginners Report. The ginner's report', issued Friday, shows that the following number of bales have been ginned in Union and adjoining counties: Union, 1919, 1918, 23.687 Anson, 1919, 1918,24,469 Mecklenburg, 1919, 1918 ZZ.0Z9. Stanly, 1919, 1918, 6,124. MARSHVILLE CITIZEN, DEAD Influenza and Pneumonia Caused Weli-Knowh Business Man to Succumb Was Only About SO Years Old Influenza Situation Better.

Marshville. Feb.9. One of the sad dest deaths to occurr in the history of 'the town was that of J. Bas- coni Bailey on Sunday morning about eleven o'clock. Mr.

Bailey was taken ill With influenza about two weeks ago and at once developed pneumonia and later pleuresy. Everything that med ical service could do was done to save him, but an all Wise God deemed him ready for his eternal reward and took him home. There was no man in Marehville more generally esteemed than Bascom Bailey. Born and raised in Marshville he lived his entire Ufa within, the community and leaves behind him an enviable record of a life well spent. Though only about 30 years old he was one of the foremost business men of the town, being of an industrious disposition.

He was for a number of years conected with the United Cash Store then known as the Davis-Ross but for the past two 'years he had been a partner of the Bailey-Davis firm. He was ever upright and honorable in his business relations which won for him many mends. Mr. Bailey was a son of Mr. and Mrs.

George W. Bailey. Early in life he was married to Miss Annie Marsh. He was a consisent member of the Methodist church and an earn est-worker in religious affairs. He rendered valuable service during the late- centenary drive of the church, giving both his time and money.

He will be greatly nilsBed in the church, for Shis place was scarcely ever vacant at a service. His death just in the prime of young manhood When life held so -much in store for him is one of the mysteries which the finite hu maa cannot comprehend, but which is as it should be coming from Him all things Well. The town Is stirred to the depths of sorrow this morning over the removal of two of the tooBt known and universally be- loveB of its members. Mr. Bailey Is survived by his his parents and the Vfollowing sisters and brothers: Mrs, H.

T. McBride, Misses Kate, Mat- tie and Annie Wade Bailey; Ellis Lee, Spofford and Tom Bailey. The lun-erat was conducted by -Rev. Sey- morii Taylor of Morven Monday morn ing tt eleven o'clock and the inter ment was In the Marshville cemetery. 'vln Hfilmii tiled Sun town of pneumonia.

'Mr. Helms "was a spienaia man, an in dustrious farmer noted for his hon esty, and his death removing from the county such a desirable citizen is deplored by all who knew him He is survived by his wife and sev eral children. Funeral arrangements have not been made. The influenza situation, so far as the spread of the disease is con cerned- is better, no new cases having developed within the past forty-eight hours. However a number of cases of pneumonia have developed among those who are already stricken wmcn is causing considerable anxiety among the citizens.

Dr. Peeler or KUisDury and Dr. Lonnie Smith of Polkton are still here doing all they can to re lieve the situation. All of the local doctors are once more able to go, and three trained nurses of Atlanta are assisting the doctors dividing their time among the worst cases, Some of the ones who were first tak en are able to be out again. All stores will likely reopen during the week.

Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Bivens and Dr.

Stokes Hamilton spent Sunday nere with relatives. Mrs. Blvens Will spend the week with her parents Rev. and Mrs. A.

Marsh who are recoverlne from influenza. Seabron Blair, oldest son or ur. M. P. Blair Is very ill with pneumonia.

The latest report from him says ne is holding his own. Mr. James Morgan returned Satur day from the Presbyterian hospital in Charlotte where ne nas oeen xor a month recovering from pneumonia. Miss Pauline Estridge of Rutner- fordton arrived Sunday to be with her aunt, Mrs. Frank L.

Harrell. Mr. and Mrs. Harrell are recovering rrom Influenza. Mr.

J. C. Little of Raleigh is re covering from influenza at the home of his mother near town He came to attend the funeral of his sister-in-law, Mrs. John Little and was taken ill almost at once. His mother has been critically ill but is improving.

Mrs. S. H. AEROPLANE VISITS WAXHAW, Strange Visitor Created Quite a Bit Of Excitement Monday. Waxhaw, Feb.

9. There will be a special service at the Presbyterian church next Sunday night. Instead of the regular preaching service there will be an installation or the new or-flcers of the christian endeavor society. The public is most cordially in vited to attend. Mr.

Ed Crow and family and Mes- dames W. C. Heath and R. B. Red- wine spent Monday afternoon here with -Mrs.

C. S. Massey. Mr, and Mrs. Carl Wolfe are still in Spencer with Mr.

Wolfe's father, Mr. S. S. Wolfe, who has been serious ly ill for several days. News received Saturday stated his condition was not improved.

His many friends here who know hi mwisb for him a speedy recovery. r- Messrs. C. W. and Henry Sims, Wi'lKm Stophenson, C.

H. Godfrey and Ike Brady, who left Friday night, I Jan. 30, for Toledo, Ohio, to drive (Overland cars back for Sims Motor MAX SHOT HERSELF SUNDAY This Unfortunate Tragedy Stirs Marshville to the Depths Mrs. Bowman Very Prominent, and a Faithful Church Worker. Marshville Feb.

9. A traeedv which has thoroughly shocked and grieved the entire community occur red bunday morning when Mrs. C. aowman shot herself through the heart' with a pistol. Mrs.

Bowman had been very ill during the past week with influenza and was broken down from nursing others throueh the disease when she was taken sick. At times she had been delirious, and extremely despondent; saying she was arraia sne would never receover. However she was so much better that her family considered her out of dan ger and felt very much relieved over her condition. Sunday morning about ten clock her husband thinking she was sleeping tipped out to get more coal for the fire. He had scarcely gotten out of the house when he heard the report and hastened back to find her lying in the closet with the bullet wound In her body.

Mrs. Bowman, who before her mar riage was Miss Ruth Marsh, was born and reared Gilboa. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A.

Marsh and was about thirty-five years old. in June, 1912, she was married to Mr. Charles Lee Bowmen and to them was born one daughter, Louise White, age three years. Having lived all of her lire in this vicinity she was well known and universally beloved by the ones with whom she came in contact She was a devoted member of the Methodist church, giving great attention to religious affairs, always prompt In attendance at all religious meetings ana among tne nret to go when hearing of anyone in distress or need of help. For years she had been treasurer of the woman's missiclary society of the Methodist church, and was very much interested In the subject of missions.

She was a woman of wonderful executive ability and of calm, practical disposition. Her devotion to her little daughter was beautiful and frequently spoken of among her Mr. and Mrs, Bowman had a year or two ago com' pleted a lovely home here, and life was full and happy for her surround ed as she was by life long friends and her entire family. The dread disease of influenza attacked her when she was physically run down to lowest ebb and settling on her nerves caused thSoilujnAiys! bright and useful life, She is survived by her husband and daughter and the following and sisters: Messrs. Cull, Benson, Steve, Erastus, and Fess Marsh; MeS' dames Ed M.

Marsh, Sallie Marsh Griffin, and W. G. Hearon. The in terment will be in the Gilboa ceme tery Monday afternoon, Rev. S.

Tay- IIIIII.VI ft- IV 0TI1I fc 1.T11 an-unjia anu ox nun noum t'on county AsKed to Adopt Thirty. Three Homeless Children. Just seventeen cents per day, Fur this paltry sum and you would hardly miss it one starving and homeless child of Armenia can be saved and cared for during one year, It is not a big amount but in 365 days the little donation dally will total $b0 which is sufficient to feed and clothe one orphan. Are you going to let such a tmall sum keep you from saving a life? A campaign for the relief of starv ing orphans of the Near East is now going on In Union county under the direction of Chairman Mrs. J.

Frank Laney and she and her workers are trying to put the county over the top The quota for the county is 33 or phans and every one must be adopted if the county is to keep pace with others in North Carolina. Make your adoptions now and help put the county ahead of others. The chairman is appealing to all generous hearted citizens. Organizations such as women's clubs, fraternal lodges, church societies and circles can easily adopt orphans. Special appeals throughout the country are being made to churches and Sunday schools.

State Chairman George H. Bellamy Is anxious to have North Carolina "over the top" in advance of every other state in the Union, but he Is counting strongly on Union county to be among the first if not the first to report a full quota raised, Death of Mrs. Thomas, Following a week's Illness of In fluenza and pneumonia, Mrs. W. M.

Thomas died here at her home near the graded building Monday morning. She Is survived by her hus band, three children, and the follow ing brothers and sisters: Ella Montgomery, Mrs. Connie Richard son, Mrs. Odessa Polk, and Messrs. Brady, Roscoe and Milas Griffin.

Mrs. Thomas was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griffin, and was born in the Mountain Springs com munltv about thirty-nine years ago She was a faithful member of the Baptist church, a good neighbor and of Mrs. James Mills.

Mrs. James Mills died Sunday morning at her home three miles east of Pageland after an illness Of four weeks. Her husband and five or six children Funeral services services were conducted Monday morning by Rev. R. Cato, and in terment was in the Smyrna cemetery.

Deceased was a native of Union coun- ty, and was a daughter of Mrs. Sallie Tlmmons. She was a Christian worn- an, and was liked by everyone for her good qualities. Latest Happenings In and Around Monroe. Mr.

Brooks Myers is 111 with influenza. The Monroe Iron and Metal company has opened a branch office at Lenoir. Mr. Fay Eflrd has entered the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston, Mass. Mr.

Sebron Polk, well-known citizen of North Monroe, is seriously 'ill with pneumonia. His recovery is extremely doubtful. The concensus of opinion among doctors is that the influenza epidemic to on the wane. Many people are ill, but few new cases hare developed. Next Saturday will be the last day for listing polls, personal and real property under the revaluation act for Monroe township.

An improvement in the condition of Mr. E. J. Blvens, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is reported today, A Republican county convention will be held in the court house Satur day at 12 o'clock to appoint delegates to the state and congressional conven tions. A chairman, secretary and ex ecutive committee will be elected.

The Monroe Vulcanising company is offering a ton-tested automobile tube free during the month of February to all purchasers of Pennsylvania Vacuum cup tires. Their offer is on another page of this paper. Mr. and Mrs. Brady Simpson are se riously ill at their home in Goose Creek township with pneumonia.

Lit tie hope is held out for the recovery of Mrs. Simpson, though It is believed Mr. Simpson will manage to success fully combat the disease. Mr. T.

L. Crowell, who has been treasurer of the Masonic Lodge for the past three years resigned last Friday night at their regular meeting. Mr. Crowell's grand-father, the late Col. A.

H. Crowell, was treasurer for the lodge for a number of years over "forty-five years ago. Mr. Walter McCorkle's loyalty to the city came very near costing him his life the other day. He is a member of the fire department, and when the Are alarm was turned In Saturday, which proved to be false, he hastened to the city hall to board the fire wagon.

As a result of the exposure he was again taken badly ill. i. Bigamy U-alleged la van aroft'foc divorce, instituted by Enoch Hart, colored, against his wife, Francis Perry, which has been set for the February term, of court, which con' venes here Feb. 16. Enoch-was married October 26, 1906.

Since then he learned that Francis had a living husband. Mr. Rav Funderburk. county super intendent, Is ill with influenza and will not be able to be at his office this week. The teachers' meeting has been postponed until further notice.

Mr. Funderburk requests teachers to be prepared to stand an. examination on Davis "Work of the Teacher," which will be given in few weeks. Au airship passed over Monroe yesterday afternoon. It was thought by some to have been operated by Lieut.

Melvln B. Maynard, the "Flying Parson," who, the papers announced a few days ago, was coming to North Carolina to secure recruits for the army. However, it was learned this morning that he was in New York state. 'V' Mr. George Helms died yesterday at his home on Wadesboro avenue at the advanced age of 69 years.

He had been 111 about a week. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon 1 at 3 o'clock by his pastor, Rev. John W. Moore, and interment was in the Monroe cemetery. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Messrs.

Rufus and Luther Helms. The deceased was a good citizen. For a number of years be was miller lor J. tfnute sons, and was In their employ when he had the misfortune to lose his right arm, The Gordon Insurance and Invest- ment Company continues to win recognition from the. Philadelphia Life Insurance Company, whom they rep- resent in the two Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

The latest is a silver loving cup, which is on display in he Monroe Hardware Company window. On It Is the following inscription: "Presented to the Gordon Insurance and Investment Company, State Agts. for North and South Carolina for the Philadelphia Life Insurance Company, in honor of their producing Ave millions of paid insurance business during the year 1919." Mr. T. B.

Sullivan writes his klns-' man, Mr. P. B. Blakeney, that he plans to have the Chicago White Sox baseball team, of which he is part owner, train at Monroe in the spring of 1921. He has made a couple of visits here in the oast twelve months and wasNso impressed with the cli mate that he desires to bring his players here.

Mr. Sullivan is about sixty years old, is very wealthy, and in cood health for a man of his years. He likes North Carolina, having bought a farm near Elizabeth City some years ago. Mr. Sullivan wants one of Mr.

Blakeney's boys to accom-pany his teaja on its South American tour this year. Nitrate of soda will play an important part in an interesting case between a landlord and tenant, which will be heard at the civil term or Bu- nerlor court next week. The land lord. Mr. J.

Walter Griffin, of Lanes Creek township, is suing his tenant, Mr. H. Mnllls. for half of the crop, alleging that he rented the land News Events of the Day in the State and Nation. Six Memphis.

persona are dead from eating spoiled olives at a luncheon recently. Lieut. Melvin B. Maynard. the Bap tist "flying parson," is comine to this state to secure recruits for the army.

Tne Virginia state senate has rejected the woman suffrage amendment by a vote of 24 to 10. Herbert Huntley, thirteen-year-old boy of Lenoir, after returning from a nunt, accidentally discharged his rifle and was instantly killed. A posse is searching for Ross Wig gins, aged 18, who killed his father near Aahevllle the other day as a re- sult-of a quarrel over a broken banio String. Lawrence Lordor, twelve-year-old boy of Pittsboro, N. is blind at the result of the explosion of a dynamite cap.

An ordinance fixing maximum rates for automobiles on hack service in Raleigh was adopted Friday by the city council to go into effect in thirty days. Herbert after declaring; he was not a candidate for president, stated Saturday to the Associated Press that he would vote for the par-' ty which favored the ratification of the League of Nations pact. ihe Winston-Salem high school savings bank will open next week ready for business. The purpose of the new bank is to carry out the great thrift program started in the schools during the war. A few well equipped missionaries could do more to pacify Mexico in one month than an army of soldiers could accomplish in a century, declares Dr.

S. Earl Taylor, secretary of the Inter-church World Movement. Over 3,300 pounds of pork were raised by Oscar Hastings, a Mecklen burg county farmer, from one litter of pigs. were 11 pigs in the bunch, which is an average of 380 pounds. They were less than a year Old.

Approximately 16,000 cases of in fluenza' have been reported to the state board of health. This probably represents only one-third of the actual number of cases. A shortage of nurses ana pnysicians is reported' from many sections of the state. Damage to the amount of a million dollars was. caused Friday.

buildings of the Philippine exposition ana the (island exhibition they con tained. Many of the exhibits were irreplaceable and the loss 4s serious. Attacks on the weather bureau were made in the house Friday. Rep resentative Bee cited the death list resulting from the Storm in the Gulf last summer as partly due to lack of warning by the bureau as to the course of the storm. Lieutenant Usher and Wolf, Amer ican aviators, who landed In Mexico last Wednesday will be detained and will not be released until further discussion between this government and Mexico, according to word re ceived Saturday at the headquarters of the Arizona military district.

Asheville citizens resent the atti tude of Rev. J. O. Erwln, pastor ot Bethel Methodist church who says he will preach Sunday "flu or no flu." The city authorities are aware of the supreme court ruling on closing the church and are looking for other -means to handle him. 6.

Gordon Cumming, formerly a Virginia state senator, and one ot the best known lawyers in the Old Dominion, was shot and perhaps fatally injured on the streets of Hamp ton, Saturday afternoon. His wife, Mrs. Mattie Jester Cumming, was arrested a short time later. Fire on Friday destroyed the prln cipal buildings of the American agricultural and chemical company and their contents near Havana, with a loss estimated at ten Million. Th American wooden freighter, Brooklyn, laden with nitrate was also totally destroyed.

Completion of the record of casu alties of the American Expeditionary jo uottnqj)8ip em jo tueiqojd am Force was announced Saturday as follows: Total killed in action, 844; died of wounds, died of disease, died from accident or other causes, wounded In action, total, 293,07. State hotel inspector John F. Gor don, has ordered the new Central Hotel at Hamlet and the Hotel Ab erdeen at Aberdeen to close until the managers can comply with the State sanitary laws. The State board will no longer tolerate hotels against which the public is continually com plaining, i Battling Its vay through the ice choked waters of Flushing bay, New York, the1 police patrol boat Sunday rescued the 70-ton sailing schooner B. F.

Jayne, Which had been drifting for three weeks. On board were Cap tain Henry Van Wein, his wife and two small children, who were suffering from lack of food and water. Friday, pneumonia Claimed Mary Elizabeth, while Loudse Madeline fell into a grate, and was scarred for life, fate thus taking a hand in the tangled claims for the two eight-month- old babies over whom two mothers were golna to court on Saturday. They were born the same day at the Grady hospital in Atlanta. Recently Mrs.

John Garner announced that Mary Elizabeth, the child the nurses handed her. was not her own, and claimed the brown-eyed baby, of I.Irs. D. L. Plttman.

Mrs. Garner first offered to take both children to be mr-i she had her own and later smiLt habeas corpus proceedings. onboard train No. 3 was derailed. 1.