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Shows Marked Adroitness In Handling Prohibition \N liile Not So Pronounced a Dry as Harding, Coolidge Satis fies Anti-Saloon League by General Attitude 011 Mat ters Law Enforcement Without Offense to W ets By DAVID LAWRENCE c??yrlal>t 1923 fey T!l, Otlly Washington, Sept. 12.?President Coolidge is handling the prohibition question with an adroitness which is for the moment not offending the wet politicians in his own party nor the anti Saloon Mr. Coolidge may never go as far as did President Harding in asking the populace to give up drinking from stocks of liquor even though lawfully acquired before the eighteenth amend ment was adopted but on the is sue of law enforcement he stands four square. For many weeks friends of Mr. Coelidge have feared"that he would unnecessarily identify himself with the "drys" to the extent that Mr. Harding did. The Denver speech of the late President urging a curb on "lawless drinking" made a hit in the "TO'st but made certain Republican leaders in the East rather uneasy. Mr. Coolidge comes from Massa chusetts?a wet battleground? where an act to enforce the eight eenth amendment has been passed by the legislature and signed try the gov ernor, but probably will be held in abeyance while a petition for a refer endum is acted upon by the elector ate. The Btate Itself In the last ref erendum voted against the then pending enforcement act. In the Coolidge cabinet are such "wets" as Secretary of War Weeks and Secre tary of the Treasury Mellon. They favor the enforcement of the eight eenth amendment, of course, but their leanings are to the wet side^T the controversy. The rumor has been current for some time that certain of "Mr. Coolidge's advisers hoi>ed he wouldn't emphasize prohibition too much, especially before the 1024 nominating convention and cam pa ian. Mr. Coolldge's announcement therefore that the conference of gov ernors which Mr. Harding originally said he would call would not be lim nipT)ibition but would em brace offieirMawju+uch as the enforce ment ofihe^arcotir^i^ ajtaiju- Jm y -find eirstomT ~n, tfsis cepted as meaning that the President would rather appear as the cham pion or law enforcement in the r.b Htract than the merits of any parti cular phase of the statute hooks. Op ponents nf pmiiilMtiun. fin inmmiee. have criticized the Federal C.overn ment as being too fanatic on the sub ject of prohibition while other laws were no so scrupulously ? nforccd. .Mi*. Coolid;:?-'s variation of ttie progran\_to Include law enforcement as a whole makes his position im partial as between all laws. Inciden tally his newly annouurcd plan is gratifying to the anti-Saloon League became I hat organization takes the position that the merits of prohibi tion are not now up for debate biit simply whether the Federal Consti tution and Federal laws are to be obeyed. . When iiie governors of the various states come here, therefore, Mr. Cool idge will plead with them for co-op eration with the Federal Government on laws that require concurrent en forr? ment. Homo of the Republican politicians who know that the Exec utive couldn't very weH take any oth er position but that of law enforce ment as a whole. Mr. Coolidge made his record as governor of Massachusetts on a law enforcement Issue in the police J strike. Similarly he vetoed the hill; providing for beer and light wines,! known as the "2.75 beer bill," in May 1920. His words then are slgnifl-j cant in their possible application to the present situation. He said: "There is little satisfaction in at tempting to deceive ourselves. There is grave danger In attempting to de ceive the people. If this act were placed on the statute books of this commonwealth today it would pro vide no beer for the people. No one would dare act apon It. for If anyone did he would certainly be charged with crime. Similar laws In other states are to date Ineffective. I am opposed to the practice of a legisla tive deception. It Is better to pro ceed with candor. Wait until the Supreme Court of the United States talks?. "When I took office I gave an oath to suppert the Constitution of the United States. That Constitution and the laws of Congress are declared to be the supreme law of the land. It may be that the eighteenth amend ment and the act under it are one or both void. So far as any court has decided I understand the amendment has been sustained. They have been before the Supreme Court for some ' time where, up to now, they both ! stand as law. That which the court hesitates to decide I shall not hasten to declare?. "The authority of the law is ques tioned in these days all too much. The binding obligation of obedience n - aInst personal desire Is denied in Many quarters. If these doctrines ,,p vail, all organized government, all 1 '" In pasteurized MILK Ciifiril th* health of Ihf lit tie one* by Ufttng l*iw?t?Mirl/.orl Milk. Dfllvfrfd twice dully (o any part of the city. The Winekream Co. PHONE 578. Tells About Cotton Imported Fabrics Prof. Nelson Of State College Made Survey Of This Phase I Of Industry Raleigh. Sept. 13.?Professor Thomas Nelson, head of the textile department at State College, who !*spent the summer as a special expert I with the United States Tariff Com 'mission, with headquarters in Watih jlngton and New York, speaks very | Interestingly of the importation of cotton fabrics. Professor Nelson made^a special survey of this phase of the cotton mill Industry for the com mission. "The Importation of cotton fab rics." says Professor Nelson, "is al ways an Interesting study. Import ed fabrics are, as a rule, finer in tex ture and fancier in weave, or more highly finished than those made in the mills of the United States. "Cotton fabrics are imported from all parts of the world?the United Kingdom. France. Switzerland, Jap an, Czecho-Slovakia, Germany and other countries. The largest pro portion comes from the United King dom and consists of a wide range of fabrics, among which' may be men tioned the well known Scotch ging hams. broadcloth skirting, and warp sateen, which- is famous for its lus trous and silky appearance. "The fabrics of France and Switz erland are wonderful creations of the designer's and finisher's art. while the crepes of Jap^n, with their cfisp ness and colorMr^fhnl Alwrnmn I ready market jp the uplwjf Stan*s.' Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harris and Mrs. 1 Harris' mother, Mrs. Lee Ferry II, of1 "SToVfnHr^ -thy* the?frO -i X*prge Ilurgcss on Cedar street. 1 liberty, nil security arc nt an ond. Korct- nlonc will nrevall. thnc. | entrusted with the greatest author ity pet any example except that of the Hternest obedience to law? Can Marsftchunetts afford to take any po sition which may turii out to ho. which can anywhere be Interpreted to be an act of nullification?" Mr. Coolldge's words may again be an isxue in his homo state, but they, will in all probability be repeated at the governor's conference for the benefit of the whole Union. Trade Associations Are Economic Help How They Al.l Will he Told m (\>n. \ention to be Hrlil In Chi ciifcii Soon Cblcago. Sept. 13.?How the trade association can make a market analy sis, promote the use of members' pro duett* by cooperative advertising, bring about standardization in an in dustry. and help elevate the stand ards of retail merchandizing, are some of the subjects on the pro gram of the convention of the Amer ican Trade Association Executives, to ?"??? held Jure. October 24-26. The fauctions of trade associa tions and their place in the economic fabric of the country will be dcrcribed and analyzed, accor ding to an announcement by O. H. Towno, secretary-treasurer. Prom inent tradesmen will lead in the principal discussions. "The establishment of business standards, improvement of methods of produetion and distribution, the utilization of a wider variety of raw materials, the general elimination of waste, and the development of a higher code of business ethics are some, of the achievements of trade -a^rrHattons." Mr. Towne said. "In feathering statistics of produc tion. consumption, socks and prices, where these have been made avail able t*> the entire public, we also have contributed much to the sta bility of business and the diminution of speculation." JAUVISHIKV S4HOOI. HAS OI'KMNG Jarvlsburg. September ? The JarvMnirg >chool opened here Mon-1 day morning with an enrollment of over sixty pupil* in the grammar and primary grades. The school opens* at eight o'clock and clones at 1 i?. i.!. ins'-ad of from s.t" a. m to 3.p. i.i. This is for the bene fit of tho*e children who have to !? Ip pick cotton. ' Children caii go ? very dny and have the afternoon In wh'cii to pick the cotton and will ?tl.l he able to keep up their studies. -NEW FALL STYLES AltltlVIISG DAILY Owens Shoe Company Hinton ItilihliiiK Peters ~ Shoes FOR MEN, WOMEN AM) CHILDREN High In Quality?Low In Price Our shoes combine In the right way, the three essentials of shoe satisfaction?Style, Service and Solid Comfort. The materials are carefully selected, and only good, solid leather is used in the heels, soles and counters-?th** hidden but vital parts of the shoe. This insures good, honest wear from every pair. t'nder the "Diamond Brand" plan the maximum value is put into each pair at the minimum price, giving you the best shoes for the price, no matter what the price may be. BENTON & WEST Exclusive Agents for Elizabeth City V?1 CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY rr mmtm M.G.Morrisette&Co Main St. Elizabeth City N. C. New thousands are driving this car Its mounting popularity is today's marvel in motoring circles You have always heard, "Velie make* a good car!" But today you hear, "Have you *een thi* year'* Velie? ? have you driven It? ?have you exam* ined the motor in detailf ? did you know it i* pressure lubricated even to the piiton pini?and you get 20 mile* or better to the gallon?" Thehuge percentage of Velle own ers who repeat when they want a new car, U Increasing dally. But the new thousands, rtnouno ing all former allegtence and Aock> Ing to this Vel!e-58 are taxing the factory's production ? and pro claiming, hyact ion and word,anew leader In the medium-priced field. Come Lnanddrivc thiiVcllii today. Sump Dralor Territory Slill Avnilulilr ? Write To Auto Supply & Vulcanizing Co. "Sure-Fit" Is Taking The Town by Storm! rfS ADJUSTABLE! The strap-and buckle snugs it in or eases it out, according to need or preference. Tight for motoring, or on a windy day. Loose as you please when the day is warm and still. The new Fall "SURE-FITS" have just arrived. Beautifully patterned. Styled to metropolitan taste ? and whichever one you like will be sure to fit you. SOLD AT GOOD STORES Look for Them in the Window Made by Fine flf Levy, 702 Bros J way, New York^ Lowest Prices On 6,000 TO 8,000 MILE TIKES 1 OH CASH COLUMBUS TIRES HAVE LOCAL ItECOKD Ol NO ADJUSTMENTS IN lit MONTHS TlltE TUBE 30 x 3 FABKIC S 7.30 81.63 30 x 3V-y FABKIC 9.75 1.80 31 x I FABKIC 13,00 2.63 32 x I FABKIC 15.75 . 2.70 33 x I FABKIC 16.50 2.75 7*2 x I COKD 19.90 2.70 33 x I COKD 20.85 2.75 32 x Xy, COItl) 26.95 3.50 35x5 COKD 31.85 1.15 Once a Cu?tomrr Aluayx a Customer Tidewater Buick Co. WATEKSTKEET Mr. Business Man Vou cannot piny the role of ftti<ce?ft dieted In n (ORtume of fnlltirc. I*?i tin help yfin keep nent by looklnu nfter >onr denning nml pro?m|?iK. Absolute Mlhfiirtlon uiuiumtrcil. Kleveti >MN* e\|?erlence. IMnl?IMio<l If)12. Cooper Cleaning Works \ PHONE 2U0. 2 Matthew* Street. Famo and Lebanon Belle Flour *r? iboolsttlr floori of qadltf (old br th* l?idlni rro??r* ?Distributed Br? , A. F. TOXEY & COMPANY W?U* BtrMl
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