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VoLuMi kiJU too, Hi LEAJCSViLle, N’o:f H CArtOLiNA TUES-aV 1 .•* ~ 1—.. —— RAILROAD LABORERS TO DEMAND RAISE TO OLD WAGE Railroad labor board hear* v Railroad! men will ask for restoration of wages wantpayAs EFFECTIVE IN 192' (By Associated Press) Chicago, April, 17.—One railroad union has started a movement among rail employes, for higher wages that is expected by the Uni ted States Railroad Labor Board members, to- become general by the middle of the summer. Railway and Steamship clerks, freigTft handlers, and express and station employes numbering about 2,000 and affect ing gbout 50,000 more is completing .negotiations to ask* carriers for the return of rates of pay in effect prior to July 1st 1921. NEW DEVICE CAN RECORD 3,000 DEGREES OF HEAT (By Associated Press) (Chicago, April, 17.—An instru ment capable of measuring extreme temperatures without coming in di rect contact with the source of heat is now being used in a number of industrial plants to determine the amount of heat in the kilns or fur naces where raw mlterials are being burned or melted, according to of ficials of the Structural Materials Research Laboratory of the St. Louis Institute here. The instrument is known as a radiation pyrometer, and consists of a small telescope containing a piece of colored glass and two small wires attached to an Indicator box. Stand ing back some distance from the kiln or furnace,.the operator sights t)|e little telescope,at $he spojLwhM* be glow is hottest. The glass focuses the heat on the wires which expands and register the degree of tempera ture on a dial on the indicator box. In Portland cement plants where a temperature from 2,500 to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit is needed in the kilns to burn the raw materials to a clinker, the common mercury ther mometers art- useless, because mer cury reaches its boiling point at 675 degrees. By using the pyrometer ' a direct check is kept on the kill? temperatures although some optra tors have an almost uncanny sense pf determining this by sight. At one of the cement mills re cently the pyrometer telescope was in . the indicator box immediately turned on the sun. The little needle sprang over the maximum figure, bouncing against sides of the box in its effort to registtr the heat on the sun’s surface, 93,000,000 miles away. -» SKI RUNNER MAKES RECORD. - ■c __ (By Associated Press) Stockholm, April. 17.—The Vasa ski run, the ' picturesque crowning event of Sweden's season of winter ■ports, took place recently in Dele carlta. One hundred and sixty-one of the obtt sportsmen in the country, took part and, in spite of the deep -snow over the entire course, the winner covered the distance of 60 in the record time of 6 1-2 hours. Oscar Lindberg finished first, but only ohe minute afcead of the second man. COMMISSARIAT IN RHINE ABOLISHED (By Associated Press) 'Coblenz, Art% 17.-The “Com missariat of the Empire” *bich is Berlin governments highest author tty in tiie Rhineland, has been abolished by the Inter-Allied Rhine land high commission. Mrs ?. M. Parfc of Salisbury is a visiter at the Leafcsvffle WON DANCE RECORD FOR SECOND TIME Miss Gottschick of Cleveland danced 66 hours and 6 minutes (By Associated Press) Cleveland, April, 17.—World's continuous dancing championship came back to Cleveland and into the hands of Magdaline Gottschick who set a new Record of 66 hours and 6 minutes, beating the record set bj Magdaline Williams of Houston Tex by 18 minutes. Miss Gottschick started.at three oclock Saturday af ternoon and puit at 9:06 this morn ing, being forced to quit because of exhaustion largely due to dancing on g tile floor. ELECTRICITY STARTLES NATIVES (By Associated Press) St. Louis, April, 17.—An electric light plant has been established in the heart of darkest Africa, accord ing to an Announcement made at the headquarters'' of the United Chris tian Missionary Society' here. The plant is at a mission main tained by the society at Bolenge, I, 000 miles in the interior, where -.he Copgo river crossts th eequator. The natives were greatly surprised vhen the lights were switched on, *he announcement stated. -o JUNIOR MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS WITH MRS. WILLIAMS The Junior Misionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. J. E. Williams, Monday .April 16, Among those present were: Misses Elizabeth Wilson, Sarah K. and Francts Hampton, Frances Moore. Lucy and Frances Kemp, Margaret Farrell, Clyce. Hampton, Johnsie • Pagge? Elizabeth' Wibion,"Myrtle Os born, Lettie Wall and Elizabeth •Price. The meeting was called to order by Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Scripture Reading Elizabeth Price Minutes and roll call. t The man who tried to build Gospel Gate. " . Frances Kemp The boy with the demon-killing sword— * ^ Elizabeth Wilson History of Methodistism in China. Johnsie Fagge A little lesson in arithmetic— Lucy Kemy, Myrtle Osborn, Clyce Hampton and Margaret Farrell. The lost Lambs— Sarah K. Hampton Prayer Delicious refreshments were ser ved.' The meeting then adjourned to meet with Miss Sarah K. t and Frances Hampton, May 1st. -n—— RUM RUNNERS KILL PROHIBITION AGENTS (By Associated Press) New Orleans, April, 17.—Deputy Sheriff Estopinal and Federal Pro hibition agent Esteval were shot and killed in a battle with rum runners near Violet, according to a report to police here. It is reported that one of the rum runners was wound ed. . " M ■' • -x— COMMUNIST PARTY’S NEW AFFILIATION (By Associated Press) > New York April 17.—The com v.unist party of America which it recognizes as the only affiliation ol the' third International of Moscow in United States Secretary Ruth onberg of the Central Executive Cohnnittee of the Workers party disclosed. _ ---—■o-— — i Elizaeth Benson, aged 8 years, ’ 1 -s passed the Rental tests of Stam iUniversity with a rating of a parson 18 years of age. ATTEMPT TO ROB POST OFFICE FAIL Bandits shoot and seriously wound two men pass ing place * . (By Associated Press) Pawhuska, Okla., April, 17.— Robert Willkerson and Shorty Har rison were shot and dangerously wounded when they came upon fiva men who attempted to rob the post office. Both were walking past the post office when ordered to halt by three bandits standing guard out side and when they failed to obe.i were fired upon with rifles and shoi guns. Willkersons’ wounds are ex pected bo prove fatal. The bandits failed to obtain any loot and es caped in an automobile. -o-; BIBLE STUDY CLASS OPENS APR. f8th 7 30 P. M. AT SPRAY ' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A study in the Gospel according :o Mark. Theme: Training Class of the master teacher. Chapt. 1 Training begins. . Assignment for chapt. 1. 1. Make a note of all the, new things you observe in you? study. 2. List the persons. 3. List the places. 4. List the Miracles. 5. Name the 10 paragraphs in chapter* 6. What old Testament teach ings does Jesus observe? Formula for preparing a Bible lesson in 6 acts. 1, Read it through. 2. Dig it out. 8- Write it down. 4. Pray it in. 6. Live it out. —- - 6. Pass it on.. --O GOOD W1L IN CHATTANOOGA Kiyor A. W. Chambliss of Chat tanooga speaking recently before , the local Business Club urged that the Club get behind three greatly needed philanthropic enterprises in behalf of the Negroes of the Com munity. These were a building for delinquen colored girls, the estab lishment of a Negro orphans home, 'and an addition to Erlanger hospital for the care of colored patients. Chattanooga recently established a colored branch library. It started with 4,000 volumes and is located i. nthe> Howard High School Build ing. -o TOKIO PLANS FESTIVITIES (By Associated Press) Tokio April,' 17.—The widding -}1 the Prince Regent and Princess Na Tcko the greatest social event since the coronation in 1912 will be the us kinds. There will be lanterrt occasion of public festivities of var ‘x.eetings arid songs sung by school redes electric floats at night ma-s ’children. Flags and arches of every green will decorate the city. The Princess Regent is planning a tour in Formosa during April. 8e "is recuperating from her recent ill ness at the seaside riding and play 's golf every day. —-o The piano has won sq much favoi among the girls in Japan that it now considered a necessary part of a girls education. , It cost 1760,000,000 yearly to run the educational institutions of this country according to President An gell, of Yale Universtiy. Residents of Providence, R. I , > have started a campaign to raise $100,000 as a fund to enable 60 h’gh school students each year to complete courses, which otherwise would dnd because of lack of funds, PLANS worked out TO OPERATE RAILWAY , SYSTEMS OF COUNTRY Chairman Cummins announ ces legislation will be secured supporting plan , (By Associated Picas) Washington, April, 17.—Legisla tion to make effective plans being Worked out by the Interstate Com merce commission for the consolid.i 3on and regions] supervision of the rfrilrad systems of the country, will * undertaken in next Congres?, jhairman Cummins of the Senate (fedstate Commerce committee said alter a discussion of the railroad jL.blem with President Harding. -o AMERICAN DRY LAWS . 4 SATIRIZED IN ENGLANk ‘ (By Associate;! Pics;; ({London, April 17.—In a contri bution to the DAILY MAIL the nov elist Max Pemberton is gi-eatly sar castic ewer Lady Astors forthcoming 'Temperance Bill which changes the age from 16 to 18 at which young men may be served in publis houses. He recalls the court scene in Pickwick vs Bardell and says Lad> Astor is to imitate the amiable law Commons'with a puling infant of 17 years 11 months whose immortal soul is in peril for the sake of grasi; of Bass’ beer. He declares the measure is merely the first word in the campaign fot prohibition imported from New York and that there is no valid rea son why a boy of 17 years of gac should not have a glass of beer if his parents consent; they are the be-4 Judges in the matter. ,' And not only may he not drink ale himself, continues Pemberton, hut. he is forbidden to fetch his fath er supper beer. And all beneath a Statue of Liberty to be carted stone by stone from New York Harbor and rebuilt within sight of the Ceno-. taph. i We do not want this United States measure or any other kind which emanates from same source. America herself is heartily sick of those,, fanatics and long ago wished that she had had nothing to do with them. Why then plant them upon friendly shores? -O GEORGIA WOMEN DENOUNCE MOB VIOLENCE The South Georgia Conference of the Womnas Missionary Society at iet recent meeting in Columbus went on record as oposing mob vio lence in every for* and under all circumstances called upon those in authority to do everything possible *o put it down and pledged them selves o suppor a fearless and im partial admnistration of justice. The fialure of the Dyer anti lynching bill, said the conference is a chal lenge to* every state and to all good citizens to put a stop to lynch ing and mob violence. Union College, of Schenectady, N. Y., the 4th oldest college in the United States, has just admitted its first girl student, Florence Folger, who is' taking graduate courses in electrical engineering. Ont hundred and eighteen ele mentary schools in Los Angeles maintain school orchestras. Eighteen States now have laws forbidding fraternities and secret societies in-high schools. According to a French professor, the English language is a modified form is designed to ecome the uni versal language. ' Authorities at Yale University are considtring the elimination of Latin or Greek as d requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Germans attemi>t! TO WRECK TRAINS (By Associated lymsj Paris, April, 17.—A Ifavas <!i pal eh from Essen reports two un successful attempts last night to wreck trains conveying French and Belgian cabinet ministers who nr inspecting the Ruhr. No injuries re sulted. -O MISS JONES CONDUCTS BIBLE STUDV Miss Annabeil Jones begins r Bible Study Class at the Spray Presbyterian church on Wednesdaj evening, April, 18. Miss Jones is a- graduate of Un. Biblical Seminary, New York, and she is a wonderful Expositor of the most wonderful book on earth. She begins her first lesson on Wednes day evening with the booli of Mark The public is urged to be present at this class every week. The Spray Presbyterian church has made this week a week of pray er at the church .Service begin each night at 7 -.30 oclock. On Friday there will be a Special Day. which has been set apart as a Day of Prayer and Fasting. The doors of the church will be open at 11 oclock A. M. and all those who feel like worshiping are invited to come ih. LOYAL DAUGHTERS L-iving, loving, lifting. O-n time. Y-ell, yell, yell A-t the Bible Study Clats. L-oyalty to our King. D-o with all your might. A-1I you see to do. U-nity demands it. G-et a new member. H-ave her at Bible Study Class T-his Wednesday night. E-very one i3 welcomed. R-ight at the door1. S-erviee, Satisfaction, and then you will see why we have urged you .to attend Miss Annabell Jones’ Bible Study Class Bee. LOYAL DAUGHTERS -o JONES—FRAZIER A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon at the home of Rev. C. H. Robertson, when Miss Alice Virginia Jones became the bride of Mr. Chas. Rucker Fra zier, Rev. Robertson officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends and rela tives. The bride was beautiful in a suit of midnight b?ae poiret twill with accessories to match. She is the at i-active daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jones and is very popular among the younger set. The groom is a son of Mrs. David Frazier, ot Leaksvilie, and is a young man of ^sterling character, having made a host of friends since residing in this community. Their many friends wish for them a large portion of happiness and success. Immediately after the ceremony they left for Winston Salem, Roa noke and other points. IRESIDFNT UPHOLDS GARY’S LABOR VIEWS (By Associated Press) Washington April, 17.—President v as said at the White House, to be lieve E. H. Gary, Chairman of the Board of United States Steel Cor poration' was quite correst in his statement to the Corporation Stock hlders yesterday, that serious labor shortage was threaened hrough he operations of a restrictive immi gration law. , ———O Mtsdames.E. D. McCall and R. L,. Moir motored to Martinsville, Va. Mr. J. H Richardson who is in a hospital in Greensboro suffering with a broken arm, was not so well yesterday BASEBALL SEASON IN EVIDENCE IN BIG WESTERN LAKE CITY Bands of music and banners announce opening of i the season (By Associated Press) Chicago, April, 17.—-Old familiar signs of baseball today came into view on Street cars and busses as the players and fans in four major leagues cities, prepared for th& opening games of the National Lea gue season. The time honored cus toms bands playing flag raising an 1 throwing out the first ball was plan ned for by various cities. President Heydler of the league, was the guest of the Chicago* Cubs and Commissioner Landis was the guest, of Christy Matthewson for the gening at Boston. O BRITISH CHEMICALS IN DEMAND (By Associated Press) • London, April, 17.—The chemi cal industry of England is rapidly developing owing to the restricted output and higher ' prices charged by her chief competitor, Germany, according to a recent report. The rales of the industry are more than three times the amount reported be fore the war and almost double that of two years ago. Orders are being received daily from countries which have never be fore come to .England for their chemical supplies. This is particular ly true in the case of dyestuffs. ———O OTTAWA TO HONOR HEROES (By Associated Press) Havre, April, 17.—A train road of stone from the quarry of Mig ueles-Laurdines^ in the department <Ji the Cbarente, has been sdmt from Poitiers to Havre to. be used in the ertction at Ottawa of a chapel to the memory of the soldiers who died in the war. The stone will e loaded on a steamer having Havre for Canada. The pavement of the chapel will be of English marble, the sanctuary of Belgian marble and the walls of the building will be entirely of French stone. -O CLEVELAND & DETROIT BY AIR (By Associated Press) Cleveland, April, 17.—The 90 minute passenger airplane service between Cleveland and Detroit, in augurated last summer, will be re sumed May 1, according to an an nouncement made here. Planes will leave both Cleveland and Detroit daily, exsept Sunday, at 9 A. M., and 4, P. M. An additional route is expected to be opened bttween Cleveland and Buffalo during the summer. -o FORGETFUL PROFESSOR AIDED BY PICTURES OF STUDENTS (By Associated Press) St. Louis, April, 17.—Professors in the School of Medicine at Wash ington University who have experi enced difficulty in remembering the names of students have been pro vided with sheets of small photo graphs of the 290 students so that in all times of perplexity they may peer at the sheets and identify any boy within a few seconds. The stu dents name appears under the pic ture. There are 60 photographs to each sheet. -o A number of the ladies of the Presbyterian church expect to at tend the Presbyterial meeting to morrow at Greensboro. These in clude, Mrs. R. L. Moir, A. E. Mill ner, H P. Foard, iN. H. McCollum, J. B. Fagge, F. B Medford, C D Mc Call and others. , —O-—— 5hone your Subscription to Gazette.
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