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AN ADVlHTlBno MEDIUM THAT BEINGS RESULTS v 1' i ? ., , ONLY $1.50 PER TEAR IN ADVANCE A. F. Jobiuon, Ed^or and Manager. THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION. i Subscription $1.50 Per Year" 1 - 1 '? ?' VOLUMN XL VI~. ? ' LOUISBURO, N. C., FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH, 1917. ? . c NUMBER 10 TORPEDO FIRED AT U. S. S. SMITH 100 Miles Off New York, Missing Ship 30 Yards blockade by bkbmabwes how BBOUVHT tO DOOBS OF AMEB1CAN ATLASTIC . PORTS. Explosive From Undersea Ctift WHs eg Bow ol United States Destroyer Smith by Only Thirty. Yards?Sub marine Disappeared, and Sot a Shot Was Fired at Her. WASHINGTON, April 17.?A Ger man submarine today fired on the des troyer Smith about 100 miles south of New York. The presence of enemy submarines In American waters Indicates that the threatened German blockade of Amer ican Atlantic ports has begun. This announcement was issued by the Nary Department today; "Reported from Fire Island Light ship to the naval stations at Boston and New York at 3:30 a. m? on the 17, an enemy submarine was sighted by the United States Ship Smith running apparently submerged. Submarine fired a torpedo at the United States Ship Smith, which missed her by thir ty yards. The wake of the torpedo was plainly seen crossing the bow. Submarine disappeared.? "irst Information of the encounter r:?e to the Navy Department In a roui'Jnbout way from the Boston navyj yarU.'Whlch picked up the Smith's re port saying she had been fired upon by a German U-Boat. The Navy Department, after com municating with several points on the Atlantic coast, announced that the ra port of the Smith's' encounter had Boen substantiated by official lnveptfgatlon. ? At n^ iio^rTner"3etanswere avail able here. May Mean (ieneral Blockade. ? Whether the presence of the subma rine merely foreshadows a sporadic raid, such as the U-53 conducted off the New England coast, or whether it Is the signal for a general submarine blockade of the Atlantic coast, is not yet known. The attack by the U-boat is Ger many's first recognition of the state of war declared by the United States. It was stated In Germany soon after the war started that no aggressive ac tion would be taken against the Uni ted0 States. Practically no Ammerlcan officials believed this statement, however, and I moves to meet such attacks were at once begun. Prohibited Zone Is Expected. Last- week word came to Washing ton that Germany was about to de clare a prohibited submarine zone about the harbors at Boston, New York, the Delaware Capes, Chesapeake Bay, Charleston and Savannah virtual - 1 ly all the Important ports on the At lantic Seaboard. * Some American officials were disin clined to credit the report, but En tente diplomats here predicted that Germany soon would carry the sub marine warfare to this side of the At lantic t Some officials think that the lack of . f a declaration of a prohibited zone in American waters may be due to crip pled communications with Germany. Without such a declaration, they say, Germany will Incur great damage to neutrals, and will carry on a new campaign without the color of legal authority which she contends the de claration of a barred zone lends to It. Bases On This Side Likely. With submarine war brought eloso to the doors of America, the possibil ity that German U-boats may have bases on this side of the Atlantic Is revived. The raid of the U-63 and the Deutschland's two voyages dem onstrated that German submarines could escape the British cordon and reach America. Many officials have always believed tht thte U-63 hd a mother ship. The possibility that . j merchant submarines of the Deut schland type, now converted to carri ers of fuel oil and suppllea, might ac company flotilla of tha war boats on the trans-Atlantic raids Is recognized as .being ever present. The possibil ity of bases having been planted by the German raiders recently at lafg In tha South Atlantic Is one of the foremost. The possibility of ft Ger man submarine base In the Oulf cf Mexico has long been Tecognlsed, and many officials have been convinced that when the raiding began, the rald ers would come from that quarter/ There have also been reports of se cret submarine bases on the rocky coasts of Maine and northern Canada, but slnoe there has been no evidence of the use of such bases, It 1? consid ered unlikely that If they exist il'iey can be brought Into use is Germany's submarine warfare. ^ losses Expected. Expert opinion is that some ship ping is bound to be lost if the raiding is extenslye, but that submarines op erating 3,000 miles away from home have most of the disadvantages to contend with. Km. A. F. Johnson. Her many friends in Loulsburg were shocked last Friday night when the sad news rapidly spread throughout the city that Mrs. Asher F. Johnson had died at 6;30 o'clock in the after noon in Rex hospital, Raleigh, after an illness of abqut five weeks of acute anemia. She was sick here about three weeks before she was taken to the hospital In a desperately critical condition two weeks ago. For some time after going to the hospital her pondltion improved, and good hopes were entertained of her recovery. Most of her friends here thought she was getting on nicely when they were startled with the sad news of her un timely death. Her remains were brought to her home in Loulsburg Saturday morn ing, affd the funeral services were held In the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock In the presence of a !ar*e concattrae of sympathetic friends and loved ones. Rev. N. II. D. Wilson, her pastor, assisted by Rev. W. M. Gilmore, of the Baptist church, conducted the service. A feature of the service was a very ten der and touchlng-solo-by Mrs. A. II. Fleming, as was also the other music rendered by the choir. The intermeut was made in Oaklawn cemetery. The floral offerings were unusually num-. erous and beautiful in design. The pall bearers were: Messrs. B. T. Holden, L. L. Joyner, R. A. Pearce, F. W. Wheless, J. M. Allen, J. J. Barrow. Before her marriage to Mr. A. F. Johnson ten years ago, she was Miss Sadie Thomas, second, daughter of Mr. J. A. Thomas, editor and pro prietor of the FRANKLIN TIMES and one of the most popular officials Franklin county ever had. Mro. Johnson was still In the prime of her young womanhood, being onl* 34 years old. She was the mother "of five children, four of whom are now living, Adelaide, Elizabeth, Sadie and children, four sisters, Mrs. D. G. Pearce, of near Loulsburg, Mrs. Chas. F. Best, of near Frankllnton. Misses Eleanor and Louise Thomas, and two brothers, Messrs. J. E. and Ernest Thomas, all of Loulsburg, sur vive her. Mrs. Johnson was a quiet, unassum ing lady, a keeper of home, a true and loyal wife, a faithful mother, a thoughtful sister, sincere friend and a devout Christian lady, being a mem ber for many years of the Loulsburg Methodist church. A host of friends will Join with us in heartiest and ton derest sympathy for this sorely be reaved family. Among the number of people from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr- and Mrs. C. C. Simms, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.. Davenport, Mr. L. P. Johnson and Miss Margret John son, of Rocky Mount, Mr. Willie Thomas, Misses Helen and Mamie Thomas, Mr. and ins. George Gray son, Misses Mary Louise and EvyllA Shore, of Raleigh. "The Private Secretary." The Wake Forest College Dramatic; Club will preeent "The Private Secre tary". ,a farcical comedy, in three acts, at the Opera House, under the aus Pilces of the Woman'? Club on Monday, April 23rd, 1917, at 8:15 p, m.. Ad mission:* Adults 85c, Children . 25c, Reserved seats 60c. Krg. W. Herbert Verry. Mrs. W. Herbert Perry died at mid night Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fuller, four miles south of this place after an Illness of about five months. She was 80 years old lacking a few days, and was one of Franklin county's most estimable la dies. For many years she had been a faithful and devout member of the Flat Rock Baptist church. Two dau ghters. Mis. J. II. Fuller, Mrs. J. Itr Mitcliell, of near Loulsburg, and one son, Mr. H. C. Perry, at this city, survive her. The funeral services were conduct ed Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Mr. J. H. Fuller by Rev. W. M. Gilmore, of Loulsburg, and Rev. B.C. Aired, of Youogsvllle, and the interment was made in the family burying ground near by. m Fun For Loulsburg. Replete throughout with ludicrous situations and rich in comical scene?, "The Private Secretary," a farcical comedy in three acts, - which will be, given in Loulsburg Opera House on April 23rd, 1917, by the Wake Forest' College Dramatic Club is a vehicle well suited to display the talents of the company. If you are averse to having your sides ache from laughter, you are amply forewarned, for the play teems with comical situations. In the beginning of the play w4 find Douglas Cattermole "and Harry M&as land, nephews of two distinguished English gentlemen, confronted with the problem of inheritance. After much misunderstanding, which invol ves the actors In numerous ludicrous and mirth provoking situations, the boys finally win despite Mr. Gibson's high Ideals; Mr. Mansland's dignity; Mr. Cattermole's severity; the girl's mlschlevousness, and Rev. Spalding's timidity. Especially effective are Mr. J. C. Joyner and Mr. J. W. Bryan, Jr., in their portrayal of the characters ot, "Do-you-know" Rot, Robert S paid lag, and Mr.Cattermole, CjQrt, jQ%t j t-e-r, ter, Catter, m-o-le, mole, Catter^ mole, of Calcutta. Mr. T. O. Moses, in the role of Gibson, the villianous tailor who causes all the trouble, lias completely captivated every audience that he has appeared before. Mr. C. L. Wharton, as the spiritualistic Miss Ashford, and the talented young la dies, Misses Gladys Carstarphen and Minta Holding, are quite at home iu their respective roles. In fact the entire cast is entrusted to such com petent players that the production of the play would do credit to any com pany of professional actors and ac tresses. Harrls-C'heatliam. Mr. and Mrs. A. ,J. P. Harris announce the engagement of their daughter Ella to Mr. Edward Joseph Cheatham The wedding to take place on the 6th of June, 1917. The bride is the daughter of Mr. A. J P. Hnrria, more familiarly known in Franklin as "Squire Pink Harris," one of the county's most prominent, successful and influential citizens. She is a young lady of charming per-, sonality and refined accomplishments which has made of her a favorite among all her acquaintances. The groom is one of Frankltnton's most popular and successful young men and through his accommodating and pleasing disposition as shown in the discharge of his duties as agent for the Seaboard 'Air Line, for which he was agent for a long numbec- of years, has made, not only a county, but a statewide reputation of being "one of the finest men you ever met." Capt. Cheatham possesses an ability of magnitude and a personality which makes all his acquaintnces friends and therefore enjoys an enormous popu larity. The coming event will be looked for ? ward to with much Interest owing to the extreme popularity of the contrac ting parties. Layton-Perry. At the residence of the bride's par ents at Justice, last Wednesday even ing, Mr. Robert H. Layton and Miss Katie Perry were happily Joined In the bonds of wedlock, Rev. John Bonn, of Wake Forest College, performing the ceremony. Mr. Layton la connected with th? I. J. Deltz Co., of this city, and is a very capable and promising young man. Mrs Layton Is one of Franklin county's most charming young women. For the pregent the/ are wit,h Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Howell on Kenmore Avenue. / ? V ' . . ? -V. . ? '* ? T NO HEAVY UU> FIBE OFF MASSACHUSETTS COAST Morninir lieports Erroneous According To Later Information at Boston Naij Yard. Bostonr Mssb..April 18:?it was of-" ficlallv announced at the Navy Yard lat*-Joday that no credence was plac ed in reports from three coast guard stations on Cape Cod that heavy gun Ure had been heard off the coast. The positive statement was made that Vrefre had been no naval engagement and that warships had not exchanged salute- with foreign vessels. The previous announcement that heavy gun firing had been heard dur tu* the morning was also lBsued offic ially at the navy yard. It was based on reports from Cape Cod received by liient. E. 0. Blakeslee, in charge of the naval radio district. Newspaper correspondents at points on Vie cape reported that they had not heatd and gun firing and that they knajiv nothing of it except from the bulletins Issued by the naval authori tle*'? ' The statement discrediting the first official announcement "?as issued afier the navy yard radio station had been I In communication with the patrol fleet off the coast. No Information of any firing was obtained from ships at sea, the authorities said, adding that coast guard stations had sent in nd addition al reports. Naval officers who were asked to explain the probable origin of the morning reports, which, accor ding to the official announcement came Independently from three coast guarl stations, said they were unable to of fer any suggestion as to what might have been heard at those stations. Mre. Spencer Asks for $150 a Month Alimony. case of Mrs. ,J. A. Spencir, wflo entered suit In Franklin county last Saturday against her husband fr.r $150 a month alimony, will be givei a hearing before Judge Albert Cox, in this city, on next Saturday. Senator Person-of Lguisburg. who is Mra.Sper. cer's attorney, was here yesterday and presented the matter to Judge Deun, who made the application returnable before Judge Cox. Mrs. Spencer and her husband lived within two miles of Louisburg. She left him on last Saturday, alleging that he beat her with a poker. She fur ther alleges that on numbers of times before he had whipped her but she had said' nothing about it. Spencer has but one arm and ll a well-to-do farmer.?News-Observer, Tuesday. Proceedings in connection with the above matter were begun before Squire A. W. Alston, here, Saturday with a result that Mr. Spencer was bound over to court under a $400.00 bond and also placed under a $200.CO' peace bond. However on Tuesday the parties to botli sides 'got together on an agreement which practically elim inates the matter, especially the civil feature. Lewis .Debnam. Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mr. J. B. Debnam on South Main Street, brother of the bride, in the presence of a large company of friends Miss Mamie M. Debnam and Mr (ieorge Lewis wero married. Rev. Walter M. Gilmore officiating, usin^ tho ring ceremony. Immediately aftor the ceremony the happy couple left by automobile for Raleigh and other Southern cities, where they will spend their honey moon. Mr. Lewis Is the proprietor of the Louisburg Candy Kitchen and is a na tive GWfck. Miss P at tie Hunt Entertained In Honor of Her Birthday. Miss Pattie Hunt entertained Wed nesday evening from 7:30 till 11:00, In honor of her t#venty-flrst birthday, In her home at Youngsvtlle. Mis3 Hunt prove 1 a very charming hostess, being dressed in white and wearing red carnations. The guest expressed a very pleasant time. The most en joyable feature of the evening being the music of six different instruments, furnished by Misses Ola Alford, Pal tie Hnnt, Grace Bonn, Messrs, E. W. Hunt, ft/ S. Hnnt, and H, N. Ful ler. also singing by Oak Level choir, after which refreshments were served by the hostess and Miss Marvin Keith. A number of useful presents were re ceived and appreciated. The number being present about thirty, the out of town guest were Miss Grace Bunn, of Portsmouth, Va., Misses Ola Alford, Marvin Keith, and OBcar Hagwood, of Louisburg, anil Robert S. Hunt* brother of the hos tess, of Raleigh. ? A'tfriMft. A universal sorrow hung over the community on Wednesday morning, April 11th, when, with saddened voices it was announced that Mrs. Lawrence Bowden was dead. She was taken sick just ten days before, and the tld* lngs from her bedside were of the most hopeful nature until Friday, when it was seen that the end was near and though every possible means was ex hausted to strengthen the slender cord by which she held on to life, the dls solution came at 2:12 a. m. Somewhere tonight among the hills of Heaven, She walks with all her stars around her, And, may I, who lost here on eartb, Grow happy, knowing God has found her. I Mother was a woman of rare beauty of character, and as she was possessed of a most charming personality com | blned with a rarely beautiful disposi I tion it is not strange that she was I adored in her home, and admired and loved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. We shall sadly miss her, but wo realize that this is only another in stance where the Master walked In His garden and gathered the fairest flow er to transplant to His upper and bet ter Kingdom. At this time it is com forting to think that Our Heavenly Father says "He doth not willingly afflct nor grieve the children of men." And that "Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him." Where the sentinel evergreens keep silent watch and guard eternal abovo her couch; where, the soft sw^et< in cense of the flowers garlanded about her resting place by the loving hands of sorrowing friends mingle their per fume with the balmy breath of sprin;;; where peace lingers lovingly and where caresv^and pain are alike for gotten. onr loVed one lies In dream less sleep. Beneath the drooping mass which shall ever mourn our loss, with gentle hands they laid her to rest and covered her with flowers beautU'vl and sweet, in great profusion. The tribute of flowers and tears and a si lent grief told how well she was lov ed. Let us thank God for Immortal ly and look forward to the time when we shall meet our loved one again. Smooth the braids of her silken hair, On her queenly brow with tender care, Gather thg robes in a final fold, ' Around the farm that will not grow old; ' Lay on her bosom pure as snow, The fairest, sweetest flowers that blow, Kiss her and leave her, your hearts delight,.. In dreamless peice, she will sleep to night, A shadowy gleam of life-light lies, Around the lids ,o?* liet slumberous eyes, , - And her lips are closed as in fond de lay 0? the loving words she had to say; And her gentle heart for-got to beat. And from dainty head to dainty feet; She is strangely quiet, cold and while, The pain is gone, she will sleep to night. Put by her work and her empty chair; Fold up the garments she used to wear; Let down the curtains and close the door She will need the garish light no more; For the task assigned her under the sun Is finished now, and the victory won. Tenderly kiss her, put out the light, Leave her alone, shg will sleep to night* O, blessed sleep that will not break For tears nor prayers nor love's Sweet sake! 0, perfect rest that knows no pain: No throb, no thrill of heart or brain, O, life sublime begond all speech. That only the pure throtfgli dying, reach! God understands, and hlg ?a?9 are right, Bid his beloved a long good-night. E? B. P. A news Item states, that there are more than 130 species of bats known to scientist?. Shucksr There are more than that In congress alone. ... , ? y ' % ' .J. IN AND ABOUT TOWN. * ? Many on Business, Many on Pleasure, Others to be Going, But All Going ok Coming. . . Mr. Terrell Kemp spent Friday In Raleigh. 1 7 ?? Mrs. J. H. Jacocks, of Tarboro, Is visiting at Mr. M. S. Clifton's.; Mr. W. W. Webb and sons Sdmoud and William, visited Raleigh Friday. Mr. D. F. McKlnne returned Wed nesday from a business trip to Rich mond. Mr. W. W. Webb visited Black stone and Richmond, Va., the pa-sc week., j. Mr. W. H. Abernethy, ot Sprlug Hope, was a visitor to Loulsburg Wed nesday. Mrs. M. C. Pleasants returned Tuesday from a visit to her people at Wilson. Lieut. A. O. Dickens returned Tues day from a visit to his people at Rocky Mount. Messrs. J. A. Turner, B. T. Hold en, W. D. Egerton and J. E. Thomas went to Raleigh Wednesday. Supt. and Mrs. J. R. Collie and sons, Will-'and Jim, ot Raleigh, were visitors to Loulsburg yesterday. Miss Kate Ballard and Miss Fant, of Franklinton, were the guest of Mrs. Dr. R. F. Yarborough, Saturday. Misses Julia Barrow, Hodgie Will lams and Annie Belle King attended a dance at Warrenton on Tuesday night. Mr. Charles Aycock, who is in the U. S. Navy, and stationed on the IT.. S. S. Utah, is spending several days with friends and relatives here this week. Mr. Walter Cooke, ot Franklinton, Mr. Ji. E. Nash, Misses Leona Lam bertson, Miss Annie Belle King, spent Tuesday night in Warrenton, attend ing a dance. ) Mrs. W, F. Beasley and son, Ellas^ accompanied by net brother, Mr. Charlie Catlett, spent the week-end at Zebulon, visiting friends and rela tives. ' . ? Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Turner, Mr? and Mrs. J. B. Yarborough, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Yarborough, Mr. W. M. Person and Mr. B. T. Holden visit ed Raleigh Monday. I Mrs. W. R. MUls?accompanied by her sister, Mrs, M. C. Pleasants and Dr. R. F. Yarborough, left Wednes ' day for Baltimore, where she will en - ter Johns-Hopkins hospital for an operation. Edwards-Brown. Mr. A.. R. Edwards and Miss Tlicl ma Brown, who were married at the home of the brides parents In Latte, S, C., on Wednesday, April 11th, 1917, arrived in Louisburg the past week, where they will make their future home. Mr. Edwards was formerly from Henderson, but now represent? an Industrial insurance Co., in Louis burg and has made many friends since coming 'to our town to live. Tlio bride is the daughter of Dr. E. L. Brown, of Latta, S. C., and is a beau tiful and accomplished young ladv with scores of friends and admirers who wish for them a long and happy lite. A mi mil Inspection. Col. Stringfield, of Waynesville, In spector General of North Carolina, and Capt. Rich, of Boston, of the Uni ted States Army, were in Loulsburff Wednesday and inspected Co. D, Lou isburg Rifles. They were accompar ied by Col. W. L. McGhee and Col. C. L. McGhee, and Mrs. Capt. Rich. The boys acquitted themselves well and the Company passed a satisfac tory inspection, considering that so many were too far away to be pres ent. Dr. StttUlngrs Locates in Loulsbnrg. Dr. Willlaiii L. Stalling*, a grad uate of Kansas City Veterinary Col lege, Kansas City, Mo., announces In this Issue of the TIMES that he will locate In Loulsburg for the practice of his profession, and will hare his office for the present at Fuller and Perry's stables. Dr. Starlings la a Franklini county young man and ban fully equipped himself for tSa prac tice ot Veterinary Medicine and Sur gery? Ho returned home Saturday from Kansas City* Mo., where he grad uated and will oped hill office? In Loulsburg Monday.. He la twice a conqueror 'who can restrain himself In the hour ot tory.?Cyrus.