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FAVOR AUTHORITY TO ORDER STREET PAVING WHENEVER NECESSARY ' City Council Resolutes in Favor of Change in Law Other Matters Considered Resolutions that state- laws be amended so that the council would have the right to order the construc tion of permanent streets in Wilming ton whenever the city officials thought the work necessary, were adopted at the regular weekly session of the city council at the city hall Wednesday morning. The resolutions stipulated that owners of . abutting . property on each side of te streets improved pay two-thirds the cost, one-third to those on' each side, and the city the remain der. The property owners would be given a period of ten years in which to pay their proportion of the total costs. The action of the council virtually amounted to approval of laws that have been tentatively suggested for introduction in the present session of the general assembly. The bill espe cially referred to in the council meet ing will give the council power to or der the construction of a permanent treet in any part of the city, the ini tiative, or the creating of an assess ment district, to be taken by either the property owners or the city. Prop erty owners, either individual, railroad or traction companies, will be assessed their pro rata share of the costs. , The bill, as studied by the eouncll mert, provides for the payment of the paving bills by the property owners In five years, but it was believed by the city officials that the term should be increased to ten years so as not to in convenience any property owner. In the past the paving of streets withl hard surface or permanent pavements could only be authorized after over 50 per cent of the property owners had petitioned for the creation of a special assessment district, signifying their willingness to pay their proportionate part of the costs of construction. Quite a variety of matters came be fore the council yesterday, anU be cause the tenure of office of the, pres ent board is nearing a finale, action was deferred in nearly every Instance. The construction of a bridge to put Third 'street over the A. C. L. tracks was up, but the stand was taken that 11 Was noi nritfiivai ii una mur, unions the railroad company would share and share alike in the cbst. This is not considered at all likely of coming to pass, and the subject was shunted Into the discard. The deficit that is said to be hanging over the heads of the city government like unto the sword of Damocles,' is going to play a part in the appearance of the city hall.' The front, rear and .north' side of the structure have been repainted and made more pleasing to the eye, and it was suggested that the south side, on Princess street, be also improved by the painter and his brush. Councilman McCaig, bearing down on the state of the city's finances, said that while he was in favor of anything to improve the appearance of the city hall,- the deficit of approximately flOO,- 000 which is staring the city in the face, did not warrant any further ex penditure at .this time, unless they were provided for in the various budgets of the five councilmen. - The matter of caring for the next election, .insofar as the , purchase of new vpting booths is concerned, was placed in the hands of Councilman , Wade, who, with the assistance of Louis T. Moore, chairman of the city hoard of elections, will attend to get ting the polling places all fixed'for the next battle of ballots. Property owners on Fourth street are of 'the opinion that a concrete base under the brick surface would length en the life of the pavement and keep it from bumps. Concrete would be more expensive than sand, the present base of the bricks, and which the prop erty owners have already been assessed for, and the city will investigate costs and such before taking action. , ARGOSY ONE OF LAST HOG ISLAND VESSELS Big Steamer Makes Wonderful Record on Maiden Voyage Now in This Port Arriving here yesterday morning, the , fine steamer Argosy, one of the final products of the famous Hog. Island shipyard, completed the last' yeg of her maiden trip, having made the voyage from New York to the west coast of South America and then back to this port in splendid style, according to her skipper, W. N. P. Baker. The Argosy, of course, is .a spanking new ship, she being one of the four A her-class!of the last seven steamers built at Hog Island. She was the 119th craft to be launched at that famous yard. She is a fuel oil burning vessel of 7,800 tons. Her arrival here- yes terday caused not little- Interest In marine circles. Captain Baker is extremely , proud . of his boat. He says that she behaved -remarkably well on her voyage to . S'otsth America and also on the return. The master declares that en route to Wilmington the Argosy averaged a bit over 11 knots per hour, a very good speed for a large steamer. Contrary to the usual custom. Cap tain Baker is a very young man. He declared yesterday, however, that -he was "crusted with barnacles," having followed the sea for many years. The ' master of the Argosy saw considerable service during the World War as master- of a big freighter which" trans ported food supplies from America to France for the doughboys. , .. Captain Baker says that hi boat was launched July 21, 1920, and that she sailed from New 'York1 for South America "with a general cargo in No vember of the same " year. , On her return " she took aboard a"; cargo of nitrate of soda at one , of the Chilian ports destined for Wilmington. The cargo is Tjeing discharged at the oast Line terminals. iVtviv' (1, JJpon completion: of." her " cargo digr charge the Argosy will sail for New York in ballast. a' MOVES TO GRBEJVIIlLK J. L. Edge, for. the . last; (several months superintendent "fn charge of the Rurham Life Insurance company, has been transferred to .the , Greenville, S. C, office of the same concern. Mr. Edge will be ' in char erv nf th pany's business in the , South Carolina til f ha Ta'mnU n k la... v ' n.Ll i, iun .i9pnr Al - ilAAl ec, are 3tones 60 feet 'lopg, :24 feet Protest Ad Valorem. Tax ;PJcmnA$ Violating Democracy's Promises 7 Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Emphatic in Its Opposition to Inclusion in Revenue; Aci of 1921 Clause Calling for Five-Cent Ad Valorem "Tax for State Purposes ': - i Stand of Chamber Made Plain ? . That incorporation of an ad' valorem tax of five cents for state purposes In the revenue, act. now pending before the legislature of North Carolina is ;,n direct contravention of pledges made during the recent campaign by the Democratic party, is the stand taken by the executive, committee of the Wil mington chamber of commerce. Oppo sition to the proposal is stated in no uncertain terms in telegrams forward ed the chairmen oif the house and sen ate finance-committees and Gov. Cam eron Morrison last night. Fur,ther, the commercial organiza tion, through its executive committee, protests against "any departure from the understanding entered into by. the people iiy good faith," -and which; it is contended, was largely instrumental in the adoption of the constitutional amendments which wrought a change in the system of taxation. The committee further declares that the plan to carry an ad valorem tax is in direct conflict with statements made recently by Rufus A. Doughton, chair man of the house finance, committee, and that ad valorem taxes should be reserved to counties and municipalities. Cause of Action ' The action of the executive commit tee resulted from news from Raleigh concerning the introduction of the rev enue act of 1921 in the lower branch of the general assembly at the night session Tuesday. . 3ven at Raleigh, ac customed to legislative upsets, the con tention is made that the pledges of the Democratic party during the campaign of. 1920 was emphatic on the point of never again levying ad valorem taxes for state purposes. Little stock is taken by local men in the : statement that North Carolina cannot hold a progressive stride with FATE OF BASEBALL IN CITY SETTLED TODAY If Goldsboro . Enters League, Wilmington Will Get in; Otherwise No Club As Goldsboro goes, so goes Wilming ton, especially when organization of the proposed Eastern North Carolina Base ball league is completed. If Goldsboro fails to raise "sufficient money to put a club in the league, then Wilmington will not go in, since a five-club circuit is out of the question, and the, size of other towns that might be substituted for Goldsboro is not sufficient to at tract paying crowds to the ball yards. The meeting of baseball fans of the city, at' the chamber of commerce last evening resolved itself into a sort of "wake," in that everybody sat around and waited for an hour or more to hear from Goldsboro, that city having been siven until last' night to 8y when, how and where. But, as the evening wore on," telephonic advices from the Wayne county metropolis were to the effect that final efforts and excavating of the fans would take place at 11 o'clock this morning and immediately after, Wilmington' would be notified as to the decision there. Whereupon it was decJded " that the ways and . means committee of - the temporary organization of Wilmington fans would meet at ' the chamber of commerce at 12:30 this afternoon and take definite action, either yes or no, as to baseball. If Goldsboro raises the necessary jack, Wilmington will be represented at' the meeting at New Bcrn tomorrow night by r' large dele gation emblazoned; In bells and such; if Goldsboro's answer is "No," then Wilmington will send regrets to the New Bern gathering and those cities'.ln that down-home section can form them a four.or six club circuit. . ' ' - Fans of. Wilmington are ' apparently unanimous on the Question of having professional baseball or none at , all. The semi -pro sort doesn't appeal to them one particle; hence the decision to, get in or stay out, depending "en tirely and exclusively on Goldsboro's decision. - - - NEQROES LEAVE BEFORE GREETING' THE t&ECORtER Dave and Carrie Epps, negroes, who were arrested late . last week when their home was searched and a quantity of corn meal been from which whiskey is distilled, was found, have evidently departed; for other .climes, since they failed to say "good morning, judge to Recorder Harrlss yesterday morn ing. The negroes were out under bonds of 100 each and failure to appear caused capiases to, be issued for them. Yesterday's session of court was a sort of serial affair, in that every case. except one, was postponed." Charles Cobb, charged with robbery; Lucille Richardson, alleged to have received some stolen goods; Isaac Skipper, charged. with trespass and larceny, and B. C. Jones, alleged to have sold cigars without having license,- all had their cases continued until this- morning.. One case was completed, It being against Lillie Staton, charged with dis orderly conduct. A plea of "guilty backed up -by prayer for judgment, re sulted .in. the defendant being taxed with the costs. - r OBLIGING COPPER. ENDS , ' ONE HOOTING NUISANCE -. . . ., ... - -",..;;,,-. "Hoot" this is'not a Scotch story, ' so the' next word ' cannot" be "mon". 'Twas ! an owl emitting his stock ' in trade. exnressincr what k; wouldn't give for things ,s they be,- perhaps. 5 . At any rate,' shortly after 2 o'clock ' Wednesday morning the dingus on Mr. Bell's well -known and often abused : instrument - jingled in a Morpheus disturbing manner around at police headquarters. V , The "graveyard . watch" responded immediately, thinking that some thing had finally broken loose. - It" had. V i, "There is an owl over here and its hoots simply .prevent us from sleep ing," said a voice over the tele phone. "Can't you send an officer; over here to abate the nuisance?" Armed with his nightstick and trusty smoke rod and. without dis- guise ordinarily one would have rto make, up as a tree or i something to: capture an owl the officer departed from, the ; warmth of . headquarters; determined to do or die. f A "Hoot,"; said the owl as the copper approached, "Bang" went the cop per's smoke rod. ? y -if -'Jc- '"- . And. the nuisance had .Veen jabated. 1 1 ' i'i... out adoption of the ad valorem clause, which, it so happens, is contrary to the hopes and wishes of leading legisla tors. In fact, it is believed that a hard fight against this feature, of the j reve nue act will be precipitated-by ; the. ac tion of the local chaniber, with'orgari izations and leading.' Democrats , ; in other parts of the state .lending their weight and influence toward the up holding and carrying out .of the par ty's campaign pledgee. -;:'.. . f. ; : " Telrnm oi Proilwt ;r V i, ; '."The , executive committee 1o ; the chamiber of commerce?," reads ihe tele fram. forwarded Chairman - Doughton, of the house finance, committee' last evening, "has learned "with -grave ap prehension the possibility of incorpor ating in the revenue act an ad valo rem tax" of 5 pr. cent for state "pur poses, i f "Such a proposal is' in direct contra vention of party pledges arid your own public statement of recent date. The state trusted the Democratic party to use wisely the enlarged delegation of power in matters of taxation, with the distinct assurance that ad . valorem taxes should be reserved to counties and municipalities. x "The constitutional amendments, au thorizing change- of revenue policy would never have been adopted except upon the assurance that the well de fined separation of sources of reve nue would be strictly and faithfully observed. We protest against any de parture from' the understanding en tered into by the people in good faith." Similar telegrams, signed by Presi dent H. E. Boney at the direction of the executive committee, went to L. R, Varser, chairman of the senate finance committee, and to Gov. Cameron Mor rison. KIWANIS CLUB HEARS SCHOOL NEEDS GIVEN Superintendent Graham Dis cusses Million Dollar Bond Issue at Luncheon After Maj W. A. Graham, county su perintendent of public schools, has an nounced to members the importance of familiarizing themselves with the report of -the experts that recently made a complete survey of the city and county schools, and had explained to them the purpose of the board of education in proposing a bond issue of 11,000,000 to better the educational facilities of the county, the Kiwanians assured the school superintendent that they take one of the pamphlets con taining the report, of the survey to read and digest. Major Graham spoke to the Kiwanians at their regular weekly meeting held yesterday afternoon-at the Y. M. C. A. Kiwanian Wilbur Dosher had fine success in organising a "union" of "Drivers" at the meeting yesterday. Practically every member of the dub joined. He promised the Kiwanians that an organizer of the 'Amalgamated Union of Drivers of America", would come to this city early next week to complete the work he had started. Kiwanian George L. Peschau took the floor and announced that nlthontrh there 'had been numerous "drives" in Wilmington lately and "some few" under way at the present time, there would ibe another one begun here next week.' He said, however, that t Ki wanian Dosher could tell the lub mem bers of this one- better ' than he, 'and asked Kiwanian Dosher to do so. After explaining that because' there were so many "drives"- under way and proposed at the present time that he thought it would be a splendid idea to "organize." Kiwanian Dosher then called- to the front the following club members: Joe Thompson, J. E. W. Cooke. Bill Struthera, Dan Hodges, Huggihs, Johnnie Piatt, Ike Solomon. W. A. Townes, Christie and Jones, who in a masterly manner "sang" th,e fol lowing parody to the tune-of "Smiles." "There are drives that make us-happy, There are drives that make us blue, There are drlvea that draw aray the dollars, . - . As the sunbeams drive away the dew, There are drives that show the ' dis position ' Of the guys that you run down for the ca'sh, But the drive that 'drives th driver crazy," Is the drive for his daily cash." ' . Speaking, of the proposed boad issue of nojfc more than 11,000,000 for better school facilities in this county, Major Graham' declared, that the prime idea of the board of education in-getting this money was to build additional modern school buildings. 'For," he said, "we, now have some fine ' build ings, but some axe badly in need of sanitary , and bathing equipment and that-there is a woeful lack of school room space." . J t Major Graham said that some people say that now times are hard and that we should wait. However, he declared, that . "time waits . for no man." and thaf it was serious to postpone x this matter even for one year as the schools were overcrowded, in many -instances the basements had to be used and resi dences' rented to care for. the children. The school superintendent urged the Kiwanians -, to read the report : of , the survey commission-and support1 the proposed . bond issue ; as ' the children being taught in basements '. and in places other than regular -school i build ings were not '4tgettlnga fair' chance while we ' waited . as many peoplt thought: we should do." - . GIRLS' QUINT TO PLAY 1 STANTONSBURG CAGERi - :- .t, " '..-.' A ,;; . : ' The girls' basketball, team -i of th Wilmington high; school will endeavoi to make their ; record' i stands sever straight victories. Friday evening wher the girls quint" from - the Staritonsbur? high school will be plajred 'at the T. m C-A. - gymnasium.'; : The game .will b? called at 8 o'clock '::-:J.':. : V The : local , ; girls have' -:a-;' spiendio chance to enter the .finals for.-,. thr championship of t9ie i eastern ! art . of the; state :if they continue' the . splen did work shown- in-previous gameft So far this season' six. different ' qu'inti have: been played and defeated? by.. tht Wilmington high school lassies,, n not, one, of the opposing outfits -ha? - hat: more than a casual look-in,', . I , ;;i . "SThe Stan tonsburg' quint , 'comes: ;-vith" a good record-and quite a tussle is an-' ticipated -by ; the-members of tlie local OfiNIZEiffiLESALE CANDY COMPANY HERETO MARE CHANGES OF New Business House Expected j to Open in Wilmington V in March A "sweet bit" of news for Wilming ton people came to light yesterday in the form -of a preliminary announce ment concerning the establishment here of a new wholesale candy company. Details of the organization of the new enterprise were obtainable only In part yesterday, but it was learned that nil flrrnn p-ftTrmnta Un A Vtoan mn.Hp to - - xiciu. kv-w. enter Hcttvn hndnaeo oorlv In 'March, i . ,. w..-.v sv,W lOt9 J - J, suitable building has been obtained, ana tne necessary alterations 01 tms structure's interior will be undertaken at once; ' . The "company, .it is understood, will start business with substantial local backing and will be directed by men of long experience in the candy in dustry.. It was indicated that more complete information would be available In the course of a few days, just as soon, in fact, as the charter, now in process of completion, has received official sanc tion at' Raleigh. The authorized capi talization will be in the neighborhood of" $50,000; and business will' open with a substantial arponnt paid in, it was learned yesterday. . METROPOLIOS-TURNER GO ON ACADEMY MAT TONIGHT Greek and Veteran Middleweight ! Resume War -Metropolois, New England Greek, and Joe Turner, a son -of North Caro lina and American to the bone, are here for tonight's grappling contest which will be staged, -on the Academy mat and which is to go to a finish regard less of how long it takes. Meeting Turner for the second time this season and the third time of his life the Greek will seek to keep his string of unbroken . victories in the south intact. Although they have met twice Turner has never yet pinned the shoulders of the husky New Englander. The first match, in Washington, went three hours and 19 minutes to a draw and the second. In Charlotte, two weeks ago, was won by Metro in straight falls, the first in two hours and six minutes and the second in six minutes. , Turner is thirsting for revenge. If necessary he will go through his en tire repertoire of tricks, using his fam ous crab hold and all others he has knowledge of and which he knows how to apply so capably. Metro's speed is said to have been largely responsible for Turner's in ability to handle him. Added to this 1s his strength which is prodigious and his splendid and superb bridging that held the crowd breathless and then sent it into shouts of delighted surprise last week. Metro has demonstrated his superi ority over Hanson, Ellis and Nestor and by many is regarded as too good for Turner. Tonight will tell the tale. The men will go to the mat at 8:30 o'clock and the bout .will be concluded just as speedily as possible, best two falls out of three. Ringside tickets can be had at Newman's cafe until 7 o'clock to night or as long as they last. HOTEL MEN TO MEET Roger Moore, ; president of the Wil mington Hotel corporation, has called a meeting of the directors of this organization for tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. A number of matters con cerning the proposed million dollar hotel for this city will be considered at the session. Integrity This bank measures its strength by its integrity of purpose as well as its large resources, a purpose to give every depositor a "square deal" always regardless of the size of the account. To assist in overcoming difficulties and removing obstacles and to set each one into a more worthy mood of hopefulness. Our work for customers is characterized always by the spirit of intelli gent co-operation. We should be glad to co-operate with you. ESTABLISHED 1900 The Peoples Savings Bank Corner of Front and Prince Streets f.'. ." .-,..;,,-.v' '.v ..: V ijtr4, : ..' . .' ' yVy. ' : . . .v -. - Z K .', 'J ' . -1 Merchant Tailors ; :: The ; COUNCIL RESOLUTION RULE PUBLIC IS BEATEN Vote Down Request to Have Proposed Change in Gov- ernment Printed A three to one vote by the members of the city council was insufficient yes terday to pass : a resolution introduced by. Councilman Joseph H. Curtis, fifth ward, calling for the publication of the proposed bill providing for the sub stitution of the commission form of government for tne councilnuanlc form in Wilmington. With four votes neces sary to pass the resolution, Councilman McCaig voted nay, thus shelving the request. " Mr. McCaig explained his vote by stating that he. had favored a change in the form of government of the city for several years and that he did not wish to recede from his posi tion, hence his inability to vote for the resolution. The action of Councilman Curtis in presenting the request for adoption or approval was not unexpected In fact it had been looked for by those who frequent the city hall and who are more or less familiar with the trend of events there. Those supporting the resolution were Councilman Wade, Bunting and Curtis, while Councilman Hall was not present. The resolution expresses the opinion that the matter of a change in form of government should be submitted to the qualified voters of the city and not left to the legislature of North Carof Una. It follows: "Whereas, there Is at this time a great deal of Interest being manifested in a bill now before our general assem bly, as to change to commission form of government for "city of Wilmington, and to appointment or election of said commissioners, and, '"jr the people of Wilmington are entitled to and should have the right, as a free democracy, to change their local government and name the officials who are to govern them, there fore be it, "Resolved, That we, the city council, as guardians of the citizens' rights and political liberties do hereby urge our representatives in the general assem bly, to support no measure thaf will deprive the people of these- privileges, or deny the women of our city an ex pression at the ballqt box, as to form and personnel of our local government, especially as to choosing the officials, and that they, as our representatives, have the matter submitted to the peo ple. "That copies of this resolution be for warded to Senator Burgwin and Rep resentative Bellamy, and also to the press of our city." ENJOYABLE TEA GIVEN A very enjoyable Martha Washing ton tea was given at the residence of Mrs. H. S. McGlrt, in East Wilmington, by the members of Circle No. 1 of the Fifth. Avgnue Methodist church Tues day evening, starting at 8:30 o'clock. A pleasing feature of the evening was a contest, won by Mrs. J. B. Legwin. while the prize to the person having tne Dest and most appropriate Martha Washington costume went to Mrs H. S. Allen. The program given during the eve ning was: f Duet, Mrs. George- T. Farrow and Mrs. N. L. Ballance; reading. Mrs. J. L. Metts; piano solo, Mj"S- H. T. Lewis reading, Mrs. W. D. Quarles; solo, Miss Emma Donally Topp; reading, Mrs H. T. Lewis; solo, Mrs. George Stanley Frazer. SHIRTS FOR WELL PRESSED MEN Men who 'know Shirts tell us that here are real values un equalled in , price and' quality since pre-war days. Come in and see them. Fine .quality madras that tubs well ' is the fabric ; colors are varied ; fit and making .excellent. Youl want to stock up now when you see the prices. ,- Clothiers Haberdashers ? DAVID GO By Act Legislature i f One literally creates a special law when he draws up his will just as truly as if the legislature had passed it and the seal of the state were affixed to it. Thus is preserved to the indiyidual the sacred rightlo bestow and to safeguard the accumulations of his life's labors. ut this right is absolutely forfeited unless one enforces it by making his will. AMERICAN BANK & TRUST COMPANY Corner Front and Market Streets The Denntson's Crepe Tissues ALL Tissue Doilies and Napkins, Ice Cups and Nut Bowls, Fancy Candles and Holders, Playing Cards, Tally Cards and Invitations C. W. YATES COMPANY JUST RECEIVED SHIPMENT OF Harmonicas or Mouth Harps the kind you have been looking for and which you have not been able to secure since before the war. Musical Instrument Strings of all kinds. Also Bow Rosin and Repair Parts for all Stringed v Instruments. Northam's Bock and Stationery Store, Inc. 32 North Front Street Telephone No. 651 Pocket Knives of the Better Kind You'll be glad to own one of our good pocket knives proud to show it or loan it and get a lot of satisfaction in using it." From our large assortment you'll find just the size, the kind and shape that suits you best. Plenty of knives; with pearl handles, stag horn handles, etc., for light use, heavy work or general everyday utility. df the Speed Craze It has been said that the American peo ple are speed crazy. The worst form of speed craze is the desire to get rich quick. Put your money in the; bank and you have a certainty. And consult your banker be fore you make any other kind of investment. liberty Savings Bank 110 South Front Street COLORS 1 q,uint as well as "thehr.vbaekers.;.t -
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