North Carolina Newspapers

The Franklin Times WATCH Ultl U< M INI to Irwwml A- F. JOHHMH, E4tUr ui THE COUNT?, THJI STATE, THE U1TION tolcmk ll wrnoi ium rw L0CI8BCRG, IT. G, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER tt, IMS H'UU l EVERYBODY SATISFIED With Co-ops First Tobacco Opening IN LOrifiBCBG ON TUESDAZ i?*i|?ts A be at 84^00 riu4>-i Most Orderly and Economical ? *UJ IliltaKW WkWT HfUtM Kquled Open Sales. The opening of the Tobacco Ware house for receiving tobacco for the members of the Tobacco Growers' Co operative Marketing Association on Tuesday was attended by-a-soost pleas ing succesa. The system of handling, ? ?hich Is Entirely new to onr pjeople, *a8 commented on by all in the most favorable manner both for its orderly, clean and business-like, an 1 economi cal method and the advances brought the broad smile of satisfaction to the facts of all those who had tobacco on the first delivery. There was practically twenty-four thousand pounds on the floor and af ter the beginning everything moved along nicely and with no hitch. Among the most enthused farmers present .we noted Mr. Milton Strick land, who had 678 pounds of first primings on the floor that he had stat cd he would sell for $75.00 on which hv received the first advance of $80.21. Mr. Strickland says he is satisfied if h doesn't ever get another cent. Mr. > nibo Hagwood had divisions of two ? ps on sale that their respective t-s had been sold on the open mar k- ? ior averages of 11 and 14 cents. .V. t-Tagwood received first advances o: 7 - :ul S% cents respectively, and received an additional loan at the liiiik of the same amount, making his receipts that day loathe tobacco 14 ai d 17 cer.ts or three dents a pound n'ure than his tenants got for same. Another striking comparison was that t'l Mr. A. W. Wilson, whom we un it rstood had regretted signing the Co o;- contract. He divided a load with s. tenant who was uot a member, the itnani felling on the open market "S:.d Mr. Wilson delivering to the Co ol s. In the calculations for the t:.me number oi pounds Mr. Wilson received an advance of six dollars liiore than his tenant sold for. Mr. Wilson is now proud of his member ship. Another ease was that of Mr. J. II. King, of near Red Bud, who said he would have gladly sold his load lor sixty dollars. He received an ad vance of fifty three dollars and some tents. These cases are recited only to give cur readers a more clear insight to the general trend of the feeling exist ing on the market, and a large num be r were heard to say they were look ir.g for a dissatisfied farmer but could tot find one. It is true there was more general satisfaction in plain view than we have ever seen at an i [.ening before. It thoroughly knock ed into a cocked hat the many reports that a farmer could not receive advan ces enough to pay lor stripping their tobacco. With so much talk, both pro and con. it was only natural that a large crowd was present. When the grad ing began the house was actually full of folks and tobacco and it was diffi cult to move the baskets about. How ever everything moved along nicely and with the greatest precision and satisfaction. Mr. S. J. Parham, who la conceded to be one of the best judges of tobacco in the State, did well his part as grader, and received compliments from both farmers and old tobacco r.lsfs. ?* ? The other members of the force, and who deserve much credit Tor the or derly handling of the tobacco, are Mr. G. C. Harris, Manager; Mr. H. E. Might, and Mr. B. N. Williamson, ?onkkeepers. Mr. C. C. Byrne and Mr. ? . ? . 8outhall. One of the most popular features of the system for Its fairness Is the fact that when the tobacco Is being graded there Is no name attached and the grading Is done with the grader hav ing no knowledge of the ownership. This feautre is especially pleasing to the farmers who have seen so much tchacco sold In which the owner gov erned the price because of his popu larity. The market will be opened for re ceiving tobacco every Monday and Tuesday, and Thursday and Friday until further notice. Wednesdays and Saturdays will be used for clean up days. 0 BREAKS LEO IJT FALL Mr. Hugh Pearce, son of Mr. and >trs. I?. O. Pearce, suffered a brok en l<*K "n Sunday afternoon when the horse he was riding fell In turning Hi" Corner at the junction of Peirry rntl Main streets. Medical attention was given immediately, but on Wed i esday It was decided by his physic ians that the break was such a ser i< us nature that It necessitated the ser vires of an expert and a hospital so he was taken 'to Raleigh, where the leg was properly dr?s?ed. It has been discovered that the Oer man five pfennig piece la just as good In the slot at the subway station as a nickel. Something was needed to boost the vain* of German money. ? New Tork Bon. Al'TOMOBILE WRECK Several Sll^htlj Injured ? Occurred at Harris Cross Roads. A most serious automobile wreck occurred at Harris Cross Roads op Wednesday afternoon asoat. 4 o'clock, vhen the large Packard car belong ing to and being driven by Mr.'C. A. Rag land and a Ford made a collision. The Information received here only states that Mr. Raglans with a num ber of little folks were on thqir way to Raleigh and a Ford car with sev eral occupants was returning home from Youngsvllle and the two cars went together at the Cross roads. Mr. Kagland's car was badly demolished and the Ford badly damaged. Those In Mr. Ragland's car besides himaelf were Misses Victoria Adcock, Jewei]_Clarkc, Margaret Kill, Oladys Taylor and little George Ragland . All received more or less minor Injuries, but Mlsa Hill ssemed to be the worse Injured. She was taken to Raleigh to a hospital Wednesday night. ENGLA>"? SENDS TROOPS TO DARDANELLES Paris, Sept. 18. ? The British govern ment has ordered all small arms and ammunition factories in the United Kingdom to work 24 hours at full ca paclty in preparation for any Turkish eventualities, according to news reach lng private sources here today. Constantlnope, Sept. 18. ? The en tire British Atlantic fleet is being sent to reinforce tbfe Mediterranean squad ron for the prtrtsetibn of Constantino pie and the straits of Dardanelles. This undoubtedly will create the most formidable armada ever assem bled in an area of like size, embracing the most modern dreadnaughts, battle cruisers, destroyers, submarines and aircraft carriers. British officials here feel confident that if the allied land forces are not sufficient to check a nationalist attack on the Dardanelles, the combined fleet, together with French and Italian war vessels, will be adequate. There is an Increased feeling of so curity among the population hero as. a result of Great Britain's energetic measures. The highest military au thorities declare the Turks will not commit the folly of opposing such overwhelming forces. The allied com manders here are meeting today under the presidency of Brigadier General Sir Charles' Harrington to discuss measures for defense of the capital and the straits. They are expected to bring about the complete unity of the French and Italian forces. It is now ascertained that only 20,000 Greek soldiers remain under arms out of the army of 250. 000. These are In Thrace, retention of which territory by Greece is serious ly doubted here. General M. C. J. Pelle, French High Commissioner, started for Smyr na last night to confer with Mustapha Kemal Pasha at the latter's special reqnest. It is asserted that the na tionallst leader desires to ascertain the extent to which France Intends to 'fulfill the obligations undertaken by her treaty with the Angora govern ment. Turks Concentrating London, Sept. 18. ? The horror over the tragedy in Smyrna is losing some of its edge and public attention is now being drawn to the situation in Con stantlnople and the Dardanelles, men aced by Mustapha Kemal Pasha's vie torious armies. While the Turks continue to concen trate at Ismid, Great Britain is taking active steps to repel any Invasion of the neutral territory along the straits and l^as called upon Jugo Slavia and Rumania, as well as her own domin lons~TJST"BM . France Opposed France, however, is understood to favor moral persuasion rather than force In maintaining the lnternation al character of the straits. Paris dls patches say official military and naval preparations llltlmed and provocative. Italy, too. Is against relying entirely on this form of defense, U Is declared. Foreign Minister Schanzer Is repre sented as being strongly opposed to intervention by Jugo Slavia, and the other members of the little entente, preferring that the Allies deal direct ly with Turkey. Aside from general concurrence that the neutrality of the straits must be maintained, the opinion of the I?ndon press Is much divided over the British government's policy. BLANCJT HARRIS - ^ On Mooflay afternoon, Sept. the 11th the Blylch Barrus Circle met with Mrs. t. W. Parrlsh. The meeting was ypened by singing, I Love to Tell the h\OXJ. Mrs. Arch Oreen read the 27th Ppktm. Prayer by Mrs. R. A. Bob faftt. Mrs. Green then read the beau flful poem, "God's Best Song" My Faith I^ooks Up to Thee. Business matters dlscusjlSlf then a heart to heart talk by Mrs. Oreen, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Members present were; Mrs. W. F. Beasley, Mrs. W'. E. Beasley, Mrs R. A. Bobbltt, Mrs Pattle Plttman. Mrs. Troy Williams, Mrs. Arch Oreen Mro. L. W. Parrlsh. Visitors, Mrs. Paul Orlffln. Dismissed with a beautiful prayer by Mrs, Arch Green, to moot with Mrs W. R. Beasley on Monday afternoon, September 2S. KOTICR The school children have until the lith of Moveaber to be inccl nat?4 ajraJsst Smftllpoi. Com >?4 take K. l'ree! >'ree! Take Toil* Antitoxin to prpreat having lHptherla also. Health Officer. * GESERAL J. J. PEBSHLSG TO SPEAK AT STATE FA fit Raleigh, Sept. 18. ? Definite annonn cement that General John J. Persh ing, commander of the American Ex pedltlonary Forces during" the world war will attend the North Carolina State Fair on Wednesday,. October 18, was made yesterday by Mrs. Edith Vanderbllt, president ot tha.?alr. The announcement, which was oon talned In a telegram from Mrs. Van derbllt to Col. Albert L. Cox, of Hal elgh, served to stimulate plans for making Wednesday "Military Day" at the Fair and It is now expected that Wednesday will overshadow Thursday which Is usually the "Big Day" at the Fair. In order to do honor to Amerl ca's greatest war hero who will make his first visit to the State Capitol on the occasion of the Fair, posts of the American Legion throughout the Stat* will be asked to send representative* to the Fair and units of the State's ga tlonal guard and a detachment at troops from Camp Bragg are also ex pected to be on hand. Arrangements for "Military Day" are In the hands of Colonel Cox and details have not yet been worked out. It la probable, however, that the pro gram will include a speech by the General in the forenoon and some so cial function In his honor in the even ing. While the visit of General Pershing will cause attention to be concentrat ed on Wednesday, special plans ar? being made for each of the other days of the Fair. Tuesday will be "Breed era' Day." All of the livestock ex hibits will be on display and judging will begin in all department on Tuea day. Breeders from other states as well as North Carolina will be on hand to see the Battle of the Breeds. . Following "Military Day" on Wed nesday, "College and Football Day" will be observed on Thursday. The annual gridiron classic between the University of North Carolina and the North Carolina State College always j attracts thousands of visitors to Ral eigh, all of whom want to take in the Fair in the morning and the evening. ? Right of way will be given the foot I ball game in the atternoon, but Bpec ial arrangements will be made to take care of the collegians before and af ter the game. "Mothers', Childrens' and Flower Day" will be observed on Friday, the last day of the Fair. Children will be privileged visitors during the day and every visitor to the grounds will be presented with a flower, dogwood i blossoms having been designated for that purpose. o TOBACCO GROWERS GET MOKE CASH CooperatlYe Association Increases First Advance as Central Markets Open. The opening of the Cooperative Mar kets this week at Durham, Oxford. Henderson, Norlina, Raleigh and a do zen other points of central North Car olina was marked by the highest cash advances yet paid to the members of the Tobacco Growers Cooperative As Boclation. This increase in the first cash payments made to the growers was extended to eastern North Caro Una as well as to the central belt, and brings an Increase of $4.00 a hundred on the highest grades of cutters with corresponding advances for the lower grades. The recent successful sales made by the Association to dealers and manufacturers have led to this in creased advance, over which the mem ber growers are expressing satlsfao tion. Large deliveries are expected at the Association's warehouses both in the eastern and central belts this week, while In South Carolina the repoU of August deliveries by the Secretary "of agriculture for that state shows that the auction floors received barely half the tobacco handled by them In 1921. The Association In South Caro Una alone has received close to 18.000, 000 pounds In deliveries up to the pres ent time. The first sulta for liquidated dam ages and Injunctions against farther breach of the contract were flled\thls week against Z. A. Harrel of Hdge Combe County, N. C.. and W, J T. ^Jftweaof Nash County, N. C./%5r al leged T*llmft_to deliver thetiy?bacco to the TobaccTNQrow firs Cooperative Association in ai^orilancg^a Ith their contracts. Similar suits are being filed In South Carolina this week against K. W. Falrey of Klngstree, and U. T. I-elt ner of Marlon, member growers of the tobacco cooperative for alleged sale of tobacco outside of the association. Eighty suits against contract viola tors and porsons who are spreading malicious propaganda against the As soclatlon are now In preparation aq cording to Aaron Saplro, attorney for the organized growers erf the f'nroll nas and Virginia, who addressed six thousand tobacco farmers at entliusl astlc mssa meetings In Danville and South H1II, VV, laat Friday and 8at urday. Mr. Saplro challenged any man In his audience* who did not be t>vestk;atio.v OF COTTOJf f KICKS Statistically considered, the price of cotton is too low, at least in the minds of the cotton growers. Senator Smith of South Carolina points out that the normal carryover and the present con dltion of the growing crop Indicate a yield far below the world's demand for American cotton, and that the total supply in relation to demand should justify prices much higher than those now prevailing . The Senator Is there fore convinced that there Is some sin ister Influence at work to keep prlcee down, and he has succeeded in having a resolution" put through the Seaate calling for an investigation of all mat ters pertaining to the subject ol sap ply and demand and the marketing of cptton, with a view to determining whether any undue methods or prac tices are being employed by the trade In restraining the natural operation of the law of supply and demand. * By *11 means let the Investigation be jmade, although it is possible to tell pretty well beforehand what it will show. [ The investigation will *" reveal that the mere existence of a small supply aS<i a large demand are not sufficient jig themselves to affect prices. The 4|mand must first of all become active arid next, must And means whereby it can take advantage of such supply as there is. Thus enter the factors of fl ??nee and distribution. Last year part of Russia starved while another part had plenty to eat. There existed there both supply and demand but they could not be brought together. Senator Smith is considering the de nfcmd as a whole and the supply as a whole, but the market is considering the immediate supply in relation to the immediate demand and is trying to estimate what the demand will be 14 October and In each succeeding month for the whole crop year in re lation to the probable supply avail able to meet the demand at those tknes. I Spinners know that as the crop reaches maturity the daily offerings *111 increase and as their immediate requirements-have been provided for, they see no reason why they should enter the market when the supplies are comparatively light, to provide for needs not immediately pressing. They know that as the pressure to sell In creases, prices will go down and they can therefore buy more advantageous , 4y. That is a perfectly sane, normal manner of conducting business. If the farmer would,' or could, apply the feamo methods, ho would meet the 'spinner on his own ground and obtain I better' results; that is to say, if he (would or could hold back his cotton until the pressure of daily require ments made the demand' from the spinners so urgent that they could no [longer delay their purchases, prices would go up. it will be found that the farmers who sell early are compelled to do so, but that is their misfortune. The remedy will not be found in placing further restrictions on the cotton ex changes or putting them out of busi ness, for, without them, where would these farmers find their Instantaneous market? The remedy is in providing local warehouses under State or Fed eral supervision so that the warehouse receipts can be used as collateral for borrowing money. But banks cannot lend money on cotton in the fields. To be good safe collateral that cotton must be picked and ginned and baled and- graded and stored and Insured so that the warehouse receipt issued against It represents tangible proper K7 Farmers cannot do all these things as individuals so that there must be some plan for co-operative market* ing. The Senate investigation will not be able to devise any plan to force buyers and sellers to come together. Buyers since the world began have sought to buy as cheaply as possible and sellers to sell as dearly as possi ble. It is within the right of buyers to control the demand as far as they can and it Is equally within the right of sellers to control the supply If they can. ? N. Y. Commercial Appeal. UNCLE HANK Th?r?'a a lot of jrounR fpller* who ?Mm to. think that a marriage certlft Mt? I* a secret of how to pull ? lira rabbit out of an empty hat. I ley# the Association would enforce Ita contract! to come up ind signs hla tobacco. SIPT. E. L. BEST HAKES A 8TB0XG FLEA FOB A CENTRAL HIGH iK'HOOL FOB SANDY CREEK AND fiOLD MINE TowssHirs Superintendent E. L. Beat gave us tb? following Information on the Cen terrllle meeting which wag held Sat urday, Sept. the 16th. The object of the meeting was to discuss plans for establishing a fcentral high school in Gold Mine and Sandy Creek Town ships. The meeting was opened with prayer by the Rev. George May. The object of the meetiag having been stated Sapt. Best described the pres ent school situation in the two town ships, the possibilities of a Standard Mgh school, the advaatages of the same and how it might be secured. It was shown hat no school in the two townships could offer a?y high school instruction that would be re cognized by the state as high school work because not one of the schools h?l the equipment, number of teach eis or number of children necessary 1 1 meet the requirements. However, ay all of the high school children at tending one school, a standard state high school could be established for these two townships, every boy and girl in this district would be in walk ing or riding distance. The following plan was suggested: , The present schools In the townships are not to be lnterfecred with but run as elemen tary schools. A central high school to be established where ft would meet the convenience of most of the child ? ren in the district: That an election be held for a 30 cent maintenance tax and a 20 cent building tax. The 20 cent tax to be used for the building of the high school which will consist of about 12 rooms. The 30 cent tax will be used to run the high school not less than eight months and the elementary schools not less than 7 and one half. If this election should be carried all local tax in the various school districts the two townships [would thereby be repealed. There I fore for those djstricts that now have a local tax it' would simply mean that they would only pay 20,_ cents more than they have been paying. The children in the two townships i would attend the elementary schools | until they finished the seventh grade and then would attend the central high school. The people present vot ed to ask the commissioners to call the election and the petition is expect ! ed to be ready by the first Monday in October. The FRANKLIN' TIMES is | very much interested in this scheme a-nd wants to congratulate the people ,of Sandy Creek and Gold Mine on this 1 progressive movement. Your boys and girls deserve all the school advan J tages you can give titein. You have our best wishes in your undertaking. FACULTY RECEPTION I1 President A. W. Mrfhn. of Louis iiburg College announces a/aculty re ception at the College on rr\ day night. | September 22nd, 1922, >m S to 10 c'clock. An Orchestra from Raliigh v ill be presept to furnish music. The ljublic is cordially invited to attend. I There will be no Cards issued. FAIR DIRECTORS AND HELPERS TO BE ENTERTAINED j Dr. A. H, Fleming. Secretary of tho Franklin County Fair, informs us that he will entertain the directors of the various departments of the Frank ,lin County Fair early next week. The Floral Hall Is being wired and a table |vrill be set in each booth and barbecue I will be served while those who have | the different departments in charge I discus*" their plans for the Fair. This is an original idea and new entirely in this kind of work, but will be a splen did means of getting all those who are so much Interested In making a good Fair together to discuss their plans. The work of cleaning up the grounda and getting thlnsB ready for the Big Fair is progressing rapidly and in one more week the stage will be all set for the Big Fair. KIXv-RENTZ Mr. Jaqies B. King and Miss Louise Kentz sprang quite a surprise on their many friends on Monday when they were united in marriage in Savannah, Ga. The bride is a most popular and ac complished young lady and possesses many worm friends In Louisburg, where she was a member of the fac ulty of Louisburg Collere last season. The groom Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. King, and is one cf Louis burg's popular young busi'icss men, holding a most responsible position at the Farmers and Merchants Bank. ? They are receiving the congratula tions and good wishes of their many j frit nds. MISS Rl'SSO TO SING Pastor G. F. Smith announces aj special Solo by Miss Russo at the morn i ing servico on Sunday at the usual hour. The revival services will begin at this time and continue thrriugh tho week Special music will he had at the night service at 7:30 o'clock, and also at each service throughout th5 revival . Hev. A. D, Wlcox. of Trinity church. Durham, will niim Monday morning and preach nt the morning hour, 10 o'clock and throughout the week. A very cordial Invitation la extend ed the people of LouitbMrg' and sur rounding country. AMONG THE VISITOKS SOKE IOC KNOW A.WD 9MB TW DO 50T DOW. Pentul Items Abeat rdii M Their Friends WW Tia?ai A ad Ther*. Mrs, C. A. Kagland is on a trait to Richmond. Missee Annie Harris. Crecia and Catherine Bofcbitt left the week for Meredith College, Mrs. C. H. BlactnoII. or w boro. is spending the week -with ?. R. F. Yarborongh, Jr., and Mrs. i. J. Barrow. Mrs. T. W. Bickett end Miss Kaih rine Alston, of Raleigh, and Miss Kate Ballard, of Frankli tit on. were gaeata of Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Yarboroogk Sunday. Mr. 0. C. Hill went to Raleigh yes terday. Mr. W- Brodie Jones, of War ron ton, was in Louisburg Monday. Mr. W. F. Beasley and son. PaaL and Constable J. E. Thomas TtsltM Durham Wednesday. Mr. Bill Young, of Henderson. Dis trict Grader for the Co.ips. wasin Loots turg Wednesday. tE. C. Perry. Superintendent We'fare, went OTer to Hender? lesday . Jam's B. King and bride *r in Louisburg Wednesday. Mrs. N. B. Allsbrook. of Mebaae. is visiting her parents here. Mrs. G. R. McGradr. of Raleigh, ls visiting her parents. Chief and >trs. D. C. High. Mr. W. M. Person went to Greens boro Tuesday. Prof. N. Y. Gullev. of Wake F'jres*. was a visitor to Louisbirg -Tuesday. ( Dr . H . M . Beam is visiting his [.brother. 4lr. G. M. Beam. Mr. B. T. Holden was called by wire to Suffolk. Va.. Tuesday to be with Mrs. Holden. * ho has andergoita an operation and was not convalesc ing satisfactorily. Y. W. A. XEETIjS The Young Woman's Auxiliary of Lhe Louisbcrg Baptist charco met wita Miss Victoria Adcock Tuesday night. September twelfth. The roll was call ed and the minutes of the Last ale?t ing read, after which the following program was rendered. Song ? I Shall See Htm Face u> Ftsco Prayer ? by Mrs. R. A. 3obbitt. Scripture lesson ? Romats Mrs. J. O. Newell. Special prayer ? by Mrs. J. O. New ell. The study of our home mission book was then turned to. the sudy being conducted by Mrs . Newell with Misses Iantha Pittman. Virginia Perry aai Mrs. L. L. Wbitaker. Mrs. Tomliasoa aiding with explanation . Song ? Lead Kindly Light Closing prayer ? by Mrs. L. L. Whi^aker. Aft^r the nrfetin; Oglickjus tetieA mentsN^ere/^erved. The foTWwing were present. es Beulah Cooper. May Cooper. ? or Collie. Emma Bartholomew. Virginia. Perry, latnha Pittman. Catherine Bofr bitt, Victoria Adcock. Jewel Clark; Mrs. H. A. Kearney. Mrs. V. B. Leonard. Mrs. L. L. Whitaker. Mrs J. O. Newell. Mrs. TomlTnson and vis itors Mrs. C. A. Ragland. Mrs. R. A? |"Bobbitt and Mrs. Bunnie Co JEWISH nw Till Observing the Jewish New Ten |stores of L. Kline ? CO.. T. A. Company and Louisburg Repair we are requested to state. ?A closed on Saturday until six arc | ir the afternoon. LOI ISBI BC KKl STMH Every high school stonld atfi ? least two. and may be leading to graduate school in North Carolina cessity try to prepare bora tc enter the several ullaai state. But there ire and girls wb~ for never go to college. The I should offer to such an get the very best education (_ enable them to meet latelltgaat|p I uccessfully the problem at tt may be true that the Collac* ktHacs course Is the best education Mr _tV? boy or girl who does not expect to"W ter collect. However. numbers of thinking lieve that for the boy to college. Agriculture. Manual Training will tt than Latin; for the Science *111 likely have than Geometry. In short. school should try to meet tl needs and capacities cf the Light wines are causing i arguments. Boys will be boys outgrow It. \ ' \