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THtf HVEATHER KED, cbossV: 3s sHpatifolK VOLUMES I GM5iyiELB:-U C.;-tJM6N5OTl!RNOC)N, JUNE 25. 1917., k i i ii ii , i . v ii . - . i i iijv"ii,-ii', -xi r ay - i i i -1 1 1 - xv a - l if -1 i i i -. i it rr i . i i r " '1-- t-vi ' x t II V II - 1 II lr. I I I v A . A. 1 l-l I - , II. I 1 Ert - V 1 I I -. V - nI l-i ll. I. " V lilt I l. II loll ' J ' II, - - II X I I A A '. w. ' . . - -f. r.----- (United lressV ' VALPAHISQ, CAiliTh.e; defect tion of the 3ntish freighters ; Motti- duy ordered h the -lilieH'r-govoli. uier.t in the enforcement yt Jh nvn- lialilv laws of thnt couit:v - SEVERE STORM LAST Nlfillf -f WROrGHT MtfCH DABiGfi One of the most- severe etectripaJf storms of recent year pa! owcthis vicinity last nijAt. le.yini; much dauV age in its path. The light system ' kr (TreeiiTille was eonsWerably danmgext, but not seriously. Along with the t?torui came much rain and considerable hail... most of which fell in the Farinville section. However, the crops were not seriously hurt in that vicinity, according to re ports, i JOE ATKINSON LOSES HIS BARN AM) STABLES Joe Atkinson of Belvoir Township lost his barn and stables by fire Sun day uisht. The buildings were struck by lightning" and in this way the fire originated. DAILY MJS AUTO VJELCDmED Both in the City of Greenville and the Outlying Districts, Nominations are Coming in Now is the Time to Enter! ness -like proposition in which any one can feel proud to be connected with! There is nothing of the bluster of the ordinary contest connected with it in any way. It is an ,opportunitj. such as comes but once in a life time; where; yon have absolutely no chance to Jose. Men of influence, farmers, profession al men, young; ladies from the best families cannot -fait topolit jy. eater-j ing the Daily News Auto Club.' ' It costs nothing to become a member absolutely nothing not a single pen ny. A little of your spare time and one of the valuable awards is your Quite a few nominations have been received by the campaign department and there is room for many more. pecially are we anxious to secure new members in the towns of Ayden ant' Furinviile. Opportunity knocks. HUGE DAM IN UTAH BREAKS. SEVERAL TOUS ARE IN DANGER (By United Press) SALT LAKE CITY. The dam of the mam moth reservoir twelve miles from the city of Fair view burst today under the terrific strain of the impounded waters which are sweeping through the valley below, according to reports from the track crews of the Denver-Rio Grande Railroad. Several towns below the dam are in danger of destruction f x;om the mighty rush of the great body of unleashe&waters. - ENGLISH GOVERdEMT IS TO" BECOME ORE DEMOCRATIC (By United Press) LONDON. Significant indications of even greater democratization of the British govern mental system were contained in statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Bonar Law, to the House of Commons, that the government had decided to summon a conference to deal with the future composition of the. House of Lords. The Conference will discuss the future rela tions of the two Houses of Parliament. WILLIAM H TAFT IS THEDRi (By United Press) . W A STTTOftTON Former President William Howard Taft today called at the White House at the remipst. of Prpcfflfmt Wilson. . " It is authoritatively reported that Mr. Taft is to serve as Chief Justice on the "Supreme Aouru that will be the final' judges of the draft exemp tions. -1 ! Ml - - villi - ' V'-iWiia-f :C., - fill 11 ' - k3 , a. r. ;. g Mm? . .- . i... .,mrmi-i&ZS-.'i: ,Y IJ. C 3 11 If 111 I ' J . 1 1 1 Lr?-y , fi II 1 1 I J II II ii H VVi-l 1X --T ' 8 Gen. Jose Martt son of the great Cuban -liberator and commanding gen eral of the armed forces of the i aland republic He came to Washington to offer the resources' of Cuba to the United States In the war on Germany. CLUB IS BY M PUBLIC The opening of-the Daiiy News Auto Club has been heartily welcomed by the public both in Greenville, and iv. the outlying districts, which are to beJ included . in the campaign. The ,open and above-board plan of the campaign and the wonderful list of awards to be distributed onAugut-t 41th,, are two of the reasons why the BtMap - oi approval Mb t UaoH ylaced On-tne ctub by the peoplle of this com munity. This is the first campaign ever in augurated in Pitt county or its vicin iry where there has been such gener ous awards for every one. No matter how many enter the club, there will be a prize or cash for every active member. The plan of campaign is worthy of consideration. It is a high-grade bu;d- TO HEAD - AFT BMP TION BOARD (United Press Staff Corresnondent) . WASHINGTON. It was learned here today that firm but friendly representations to Mexico against the new high taxes in tM Tampico oil fields, and other representatioriLgii)St the so called Vde-nationalization" of forjaign companies has been made by the United Stiits; " - Great Britain, is understood toffiave seconded the representations against the Oil taxes. The note was entirely -friendly but was in sistent that the taxes, which many oil men con sider to be practically I here were 'also.other represen against the decree of Carranza foreign companies to operate unfier a Mexican charter, thus taking them from inder the pro tection of their own governments Oarranza today learned thatthe German Consul in the Tuxpam district ha(jf)een active in an effort to stir up trouble that would close up the Tampico oil fields. This would tlirow a tremen dous demand upon the Americaii supply of oil, which would be necessary to fuel ttie Allied ships. MORE MURDERS AND I (By United Ppess) NEW YORK. As Henry D. Kruger, father of Ruth Kruger, took the the police bungled the probing of the Cocchi case, New York recorded one murder, one disappear ance, and two midnight MANY AMERICANS CONSTANTINOPLE BY THE TURKS (By United Press) WASHINGTON. Twelve American Consu lar officers, and their- wives, and 108 unofficial Americans are being held ing for specific individual na to cross into Austria-Hungary. The Austrian government has agreed in principle to this, but has not yet forwarded the necessary instructions. The party includes forty -nine missionaries from Syria, and 49 Jewess child ren from Palestine. CALLS FOR NAT'L BANKS (By United Press) WASHINGTON. The Comptroller of the Currency, J. Skelton Williams called for the conditions of the nation al banks at the close of business June 20. RECEIVES COMMISSION IN UNITED STATES ARMY Doctors C. J.Ellen and J. C. Greene have both received commissions of JFirst Lieutenant in the army. Up rn til this time they have not learned where they are to be stationed. Mrs. Ellen and child- will remain here until Dr. Ellen's plans are per- Greenville regrets exceedingly losing these two valuable men. - Dr. Greene is an old and well-known f resident of the town, while Dr. Ellen and family moved here anour a year He had purchased a home and built up an extensive practice. In fact, this had become his permanent home. Mr. and Mrs. Ellen have endeared themselves To the people of the town and the people as a -whole are hoping that the parting will not be for -long, that If, in a short course of time, tfiis heart-rending war should cease, both Doctors Ellen and Greene will return and pick up the broken threads of their home life in Greenville again. mwm confiscato: be lowered. tions directed pelling all stand today to tell how attacks on other girls. DETAINED i m Constantinople wait permission from Vien (By United rrejo s PARIS. Germany's counter offen sive drive has slowed up to mere ar tillery combats. - R. BARNHILL LOSES BARN FROM LIGHTNING J. R. Barnhilll, one of Pitt county's most highly esteemed farmers,." had the misfortune to lose a barn full of cornlast night about seven miles from Greenville. A flash of lightning struck the structure about eleven o' clock last night, while the family was asleep, and set fire to the contents. Wjien the flames were discovered it was too late to put them out. A quantity of corn, hay. and fertili zer were destroyed, together with two buggies. ,A number of hogs that were penned nearby narrowly ; escape being burned, but they were saved. There was-nov. insurance to cover the loss. ' Mr. Barnhill. rsays his section last night experienced one of the heaviest rams ever seen. There was some hail but not enough to damaged the crops. Thi fields are -too wet to plow today, but crops will not be materially dam aged, provided it remains cloudy for a short time, without more rain - I GERMANY'S OFFENSIVE !S CUT SHORT WASHINGTON. - Virginia Arnold and Mabel Vernon, two North Caro lina suffragists, wen arrested at tlitrl Capitol Sunday when they tried to flaunt their banner in the faces, of the Russian mission. Ttx is undecided whether they- will beN iroseruted. NEGRO MTRDERS EHSIK VINCENT AT IAM1JER CAMP. Meairre iletails lnivc just been re ceived here of the murder of Einsie Vincent, a young white man, by a ne gro at a lumber camp near Vanceboro. The killing was done Sunday nightvby Peck Coward, a negro who formerly lived in the vicinity of Barber's land ing. The cause of I he trouble that, led to the homicide has not been learn ed. The officers have been, notified to be on the lookout for the negro, who made his escape, from the camp. Vincent formerly lived here, and was known as a (uiet. inoffensive young man. Var-',;-i iMf United Press, NEW YORK. Eleven thorough breds, including the winner of this year's Kentucky Derby and a former winner of that classic, are scheduled to ;o to the post in the Brooklyn han dicap thi afternoon. Regret. the daughter of Broomstick, will be the probable favorite,,. ( Liy United Press) LONDON. In a score of "minor operations," such as raids and patrol advances, mixed with local attacks, the British today bit still deeper into the" German lines. . ( llv United Press) WASHINGTC )N. The $OUOOO,0OO air craft bill was introduced in the House today. Floor Leader Kitchin thinks that it will pass tomorrow." " " (Bv TJnited Press) WASHINGTON. Majority Leador Kitchin predicted today that Congress will'adjourn between the first, and the fifteenth of August." . (By-United Press) WASHiNGTON.-A battle to save wines and beer as America's war drinks, is now under way in the United States Senate. Very lately there has develop ed a very pronounced antipathy to eliminating these beverages, . even among the prohibitionists, owing to the large use of these drinks among the laboring classes. BOY SCOUT MEETING TONIGHT ' IN THE HIGH SCHOOL BLDG. There w ill be a meet ing in the audi torium -of the High. School bulidrng tonight at 8 :50, in the interest of the Boy Scout movement, which was re cently organized here. . :Troy Fergu son has been elected Scout. faster, and Dr. Carr and -II. L. Allen, .have been elected. assistants. - Mr. Allen will have charge of the military side of the or ganization, he having had- several vears exDerience ' in the National Guard. Dr. Carf will have charge of the health. . part of the movement. RACING TODAY SLIGHT GMB i Mm CRmFT bill !S INTRODUCED ADJOURN I lOO. FIGiffTgl I- This picture shows how the British soldiers, now prosecuting a vigorous, campaign against the Turks in Mesopo tamia, dress. This officer is completely equipped for the fray, even to the wrist wtch arid gas mask. The hot climate renders the "shorts" more comfortable than breeches. ilrivinif lrnivinirnnn KILLED BY NORFOLK SOM! Henry Vandiford, a white man about4ity five years old, was struck by a NprfolkSoutfyera Mt vtV and instantly killed. He wa& wa1ldng:eixejtle' just east of the water-tank when the f reign?afoe around the curve an dstruck him before itcduld be stopped. He was knocked off the tre3ah(J fell about twenty-five feet, his head stri$ngi stump, killing him instantly. His skull was hzSfy . fractured by the fall. . . rS4 Mr. Vandiford lived about seven lM!rV Greenville on the Plank Roadfiid wJir?tQJjn this morning. For some reason-hSitGtti wrong road and wandered onto the tresjfleiyere the fatal accident occurred. J vtJtt, He is survived by a wife arid- 6evrJj53nld-1 ren. The burial will take lace-tonlorw?3 PRinNFR papf im m 1CH BLOODSHED 1ST (By United Press) MOSCOW. The wholesale delivertof six Hundred prisoners from ing -out oi ixoops xo .urxouna cnqm, jresiutu ui, r much bloodshed. A number of deserrjErpm the r : army forced their way into the wareii;'officef ; where they obtained the keys and-libe?ated.tiie, 'V, prisoners. Then they fled to abig houffetti VA which they exchanged shots with the Cossacks, f YC ; GREEK MINISTRY HAS RESIGffti " (By United Press) ATHENS. The entire Zaimas ministry have resigned, and it is reported that ElutheroVeni- zeios, tne tormer premier, ana presiaenp 01 tne provisional Greek govemirient, J3i:oBibIy be named by King AJexander as tnenee nev eabinett ; ; - - , ' J Alexander is known to greatly admire the Prime Ttmiltery-whom his father, i'fioiifitntine, 1: had rejected;; - -- - -pr. : ' ; : The Allied officials here say ;that:.tfc&Kinj -could not mak a more popular moyean? ta ap point Venizelos, and that it would iniihpdiatelK re unite the monarchial and proyisioncftidns. venizeios wa inrw elections by the people, out eacn ximexne je- : j. -fused to follow his policies. ,v -: "V "r today signed the .gtControtl which rauthoriaes ;vthe - which jare being shipried to nettttral c , countries- . - " - " " , J TWO- FOBDS -CRAH(M3ETlrrfr: BOTH OVRTCJRNEPl NONE IRTflT Anoiei bad antonfobile - accident T happienedabeut' felt miles- from' Green vute .lasc :mgnt. when .two Fords ran head-on 3ntt. eacifc other, , botbwof; ; the car turnlngi;CopleteIy;;.over ac cident- hapoened near taftlianie sjis. . Ijon NoWes, -and the. driver t,-oftr! me cars was vuy dirfy,wMJ wjui .re turning to- GreenviUei The-othBU car -1 was driven by negftoes",' whose- names - t were not xUscoyered, v --v V According to Mrt?CietrTBawag returning to GreesHei durlasthe r,, heavy rain that fell last nigiV&n&&s , , making moderate time wheftiradcLcljly ' from out the rain another, car -loomed , up ahead of him. He took to hfipc4 T side of the road but, the other -cat r:Je- , into his car. Both. cars -weteA v turned arid he wasj'-daifed f or " -" j momentsT" Wheui4AI0Ter" s? sciousness he heatn t3Ueti"OC- . . of the other cajtlfiming iwsyv Vioo nnf coon tViom. cl-nna ;'i-rii. 3fii i. Although .... . . ....-t.:.a.-js-.-ti.F.iii'. raised the car at oltr lo-OylijK- was in the car wliB' tomV-The "negro was hurt across the chesty but not seriously. - - JC j rC air. s. u. vv iiKero . - ana- motored to FaraviUeesteraY-Sahd returned today. They started.' t xre turn last night, but became" stTXCfCon the road, and finally had toceturn to Farmville to spend til anight. """ CTnunrnr "t- 5- Y mi. 1ft t- J- the jail herSndO tll- -r unics suuuurx,cu r it? .r La. i1 - t
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