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VOLUME XXV WAimENTW37 APltlL 27, 1920 " Number 34
A.SEMI.WEEWLY NEWSPAPER DEyOTED" TO THElNTER ESTS"0F"WARRENTQN AND WARREN COUNTY 1
(By BIGAAL.L. juinls;
We believe that the people want to
j.-nov why they should vote for certain
mlidates, instead of why they should
not vote ior some other candidates.
' We believe that the supporters hurt
their own men when they slander their
opponents; we are confident that they
ate hurting themselves.
The greatest reason for "rotten
lit:csV excepting indifference is
this eternal squabbling and back-bit-f
in(y It keeps many a man that we
would like to see in public office from
entering into politics.
There are none of us so -perfect that
some bad cannot be found in us; there
are none so bad that good cannot be
jvnml. Why should we "play up" the
bad in the candidate of the opposition
rather let us show the good in our
own candidate.
Boosting helps purify politics;
knockin, hurts your own candidate,
your country and yourself.
Boost for better politics.
"It is easier to write sonnets on
wavy locks than to write checks to
beauty parlors."
jlulge The police tell me that you
and your wife had some words.
Prisoner I had some but didn't get
a chance to use them. Clipping.
Declined.
Maggie "The garbage-man is here
sor.
Professor (from deep thought)
'My! my! Tell him we don't want
anv to-day." The Princeton Tiger.
Swift Times
Profiteer "Well, we've been in clov
er for six months now."
His wife "A few months more and
we will belong to the old aristocracy."
Le Pele-Mele (Paris).
Reserved Seats.
The Amorous One "Do you ever
peep through the keyhole when I am
fitting in there with your sister?"
Small Brother ( with -a burst bf can
dor) "Sometimes. When mother ain't
there.' London Blighty.
Biting
"My!" exclaimed Mr. Klumsay at
the sophomore cotillion, "this floor's
awfully slippery. It's hard to keep
en your feet."
"Oh,." replied the fair partner sar
castically, "then you were really try
ing to keep on my feet ? T thought it
was purely accidental." Burr.
Sample Submitted
Visitor "Are you good at your
work? I am very particular about
the way my hair is cut."
Village Barber "Well, I'm reckon
ed fairly decent, but, if you like, I'll
do one side of your head first to that
you can see for yourself." Der Brum
er (Berlin).
Forced Sprouts
May "I thought Jack was averse
to wearing a mustache."
Belle "He is, but he can't help him
self." May "How is that?"
Belle "He's been evading prohibi
tion by drinking hair-tonic." The
Dirge. '
A Doctor who was Superintendent
a Sundav School i n ;i email villfiP"G
aed one of the boys this question
Willie, will vou tell me what we
"tost do in order to get to heaven?"
aid Willie," We must die."
erv tviip " ,i a u,i4-
tell
me what me must do before we
die."
e must ffet sick." Willie "nnH
send fo,- von " -kt
Dramatic Criticism.
vard at- a
ung Woman "That's a fine play.
Uu. , ' never knew much about
W m Lincoln before except that
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ar ;t' "u,lliU1 A agree, my
. s a very impressive play. But
iUU must . r
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KiRj.lv . auiIut inat the ending is
rane ' "MU1C- iew iorK iriD
n'fthah n " XT ir...i. m
tl , u warmers To M
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vJurecl jarm
of Warren
Jheh.vo neieby called to meet. in
Ion n t, Scho1 building in Warren-
uIUh, ay' AP1 30th, 1920. A
latter . is desired as important
tbo- 4 fc discussed. Time of
ng ten o'clock.
JACOB B. JORDAN,
1 resident Farmers Club.
PHILATHEA
GLMSS MEET
HAVE VERY INTEREST
ING MEETING THE 20TH
Mrs. V. L. Pendleton Told of The
Wonders That She Had Seen
In the Vatican Adjoining St.
Peter's In Rome.
The literary society of the Baptist
Philatheas met in their semi-monthly
meeting, with Miss Philena Macon last
Tuesdajf evening.
The first paper was:
"Constantine the Great,y by Miss
Mamie Gardner.
The next paper was,
"Charlemagne," by Mrs. B. C. Hil-
iiard.
This is a character of peculiar inter
est, being the only emperor whose
name and title are combined. Charle
magne being the Flench form from
the Latin Carolus Magnus. So great
were his wonderful ability and
achievement that Napoleon at the
height of his power used to style him
self ' n second Charlemagne."
"Mahomet," by Miss Mary Harris
was the next paper on the program,
but being unavoidably absent from
the meeting, Mrs. Pendleton, the
teacher of the class, was asked to tell
them something of this great false
prophet who has more than two hun
dred millions of followers in the world.
Mrs. Pendleton complied with this
request and also spoke of her visit to
the Vatican adjoining St. Peters,
Rome, and how in the portico of St.
Peters are colossal statues of Con
stantine and Charlemagne. In the
wonderful museum with its eleven
thousand rooms can be seen among the
priceless treasurer of art, a fresco of
Charlemagne designed by Raphael. It
represents a scene in in the great
cathedrel that took place Christmas in
the year 800. Charlemagne is kneel
ing before the high altar, and Pope
Leo III is in the act of placing on his
head a jewelled crown while shouts fill
the great cathedrel: "Long life and
victory to Charles Augustus, crowned
by God, great, and peace-giving Em
peror." These shouts implied that he
was a successor of the Caesars, and
ever since then the Emperors of Ger
many have been proudly called the
'Kaiser."
In another room of the Vatican
there are frescoes depicting scenes in
the life of Constantine. The one call
ed "The Battle of Constantine" is
eighteen feet in length, the largest
historical subject ever painted. The
scene is laid on the east bank of the
river Tiber the Marion Hills form
ing the background. Constantine
mounted on a white war-steed occu
pies the center of the picture, and with
spear in hand is driving his rival,
Maxentins with his troops, into the
Tiber. Over Constantine and his
troops is seen the consecrated banner
surmounted by a cross, and floating
above them are three angels witti
flaming swords proclaiming the vic
ory is Constantine's.
After the literary program a de
lightful social hour was enjoyed, and
delicious ice-cream and cake was
served by the gracious hostess.
The Literary Society of the Bap-tist-Philathea
class was organized
more than three jrears ago with a
charter, and a program for the year
given to each member.
During the year 1917 it, took up the
"Navies of the World," beginning with
Phoenicia, and coming down to the
navy of the U. S. 1918 was devoted
to "Our Country," from the coloniza
tion, and ending with the "part she
took in the great world war. 1919,
"Distinguished Women" was the in
terested study. The present year,
1920, "The Heroes of History,", is
equally as interesting. They are look
ing forward to taking up the study of
Shakespeare, the immortal, bard of
Avon who said,
"Ignorance is the curse of God,
Knowledge the wing wherewith we
fly to Heaven."
Honor Roll Afton School
Second Grade John Howard Dan
iel, Nellie Gray Martin, Willie Crisp.
Third Grade Grace Burroughs.
Fourth Grade Louis Fuller.
Seventh Grade Martie Lee Fuller,
Martha Burroughs.
Eight Grade Lula Belle Fuller.
MABEL L. ROBERTSON, "
Teacher.
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Tbe men's quarters on or aew battleships are more luxurious than"th
Admiral's quarters of fifty years ago. This Is a corner in the reading room
of the U. S. S. New Mexico. A big library and complete file of current maga
zines, as well as newspapers from all the large cities, help to take care of any
stormy hours when Jack may not prefer to be on deck.
A ood title for this picture would be, "Why boys leave borne :?nd xh
best n'ir' of it is that they come back real men.
Closing Exercises
Macon School
The closing exercises of the Macon
High School will be held at the school
grounds April 29 and 30.
On Thursday night at 8:30 the ex
ercises by the grades below the high
school will be given. Friday morn
ing at 10 o'lock there will be some
chorouses by the high school pupils
and the graduation exercises. At 11
o'clock there will be an address by
Prof. E. W. Timberlake of the Law
Department of Wake Foi-est College.
Prof. Timberlake is a strong and
forceful speaker and will have an en
joyable message for all.
Friday night . at .8:30 a play, t4The
Black Heifer" will be given by high
school pupils. This is one of the best
pieces of comedy that can be found.
The charge for seeing the play will
be fifty cents.
On both Thursday and Friday after
noons there will be base-ball games.
Thursday at 3:30 the Macon High
School team will play the Norlina
High School team. The local team
expects to play .Palmer Springs, Va.
Friday afternoon.
There will be dinner on the grounds
Friday.
We shall be glad to have you at all
of these exercises.
MY APRIL LADY.
When down the stars at morning.
The sunbeams around her float,
Sweet rivulets of laughter
Are bubbling in her throat,
The gladness of her greeting
Is gold without alloy; .
And in the morning sunlight
I think her name is Joy!
When in the evening v twilight
The quiet book worm lies
We read the sad old ballads,
While from her hidden eyes
The tears are falling, falling,
That give her heart relief;
And in the evening twilight
I think her name is Grief.
My little April lady
Of sunshine and of sorrows
She weaves the old spring magic
And breaks her heart in flowers;
But when her moods are ended
She nestles like a dove;
Then by the pain and rapture
I know her name is Love.
. Henry Van Dyke.
MARINES WANT BALL PLAYERS
Washington, April 26. The United
States Marine Corps is in the market
for baseball players.
Recruiting officers for the sca-sol-diers
have been directed to bend their
j i j.1 : j? c i.
energies lowaiu me sccuiing ui iiisl-
class ball" players to fill the teams
representing the Corps in various
parts of the world. .
A town is just a group of individ
uals, and the town will be no better
or worse than the people who com
pose it.
Natural advantages help, a town to
make good, but the most important
item is the human element.
When any of us growl at our town
we're 'growling' at ourselves let's
remember this. Selected. 1
Jack's Reading
Room..
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Played Ball
Last Week
(Contributed)
In the prettiest exhibition of base
ball seen on this diamond this season
the Norlina boys were victors over
Macon by score of 6 to 5.
The Norlina team had lost to Macon
in a preyious game played at Macon,
due to, their lack of practice and the
nature of the Macon diamond.
Hundley for Norina pitched a win
ning game, having the support at all
times o.f the entire team.
Macon made two runs in the first
inning but was unable to keep the
lead. The score was . tied in the
eight, vheh Norlina, made the score
that won the game.
Norlina will play at Macon next
Monday.
Macon Wins Over Norlina
The following was sent in under date
of April 15th but in some manner was
overlooked:
Macon High school team "walked
over" the Norlina high school team
here yesterday in a very one-sided
game. The Macon sluggers batted
around three times. There, was only
one man struck out-by Norlina. The
score was Macon 28; Norlina, 7.
FOPJv TO START
ROAD BUILDING SOON
Government engineers were in town
this week and this paper learns that
construction will commence on the
road leading from Liberia to the
Franklin County line' this summer.
This will connect with, a good road
through Franklin county to Castalia
in Nash county and thus open up a
Highway from Warrenton to Rocky
Mount.
The road from Warrenton to Liberia
(about five miles) is already a bond
issue road of Warrenton township, but
the soil was not suited for road build
ing and this stretch of road will have
to be greatly improved. When this
is done the . Government will take
over this additional mileage and main
tain it jointly . with the State and
County.
COMMITTEE AWARDS PRIZES
We understand that the Committee
charged with the duty of selecting the
school of each race which enrolled the
largest membership in the Red Cross
from among its pupils on the basis of
enrollment has made its decision af
teY examination of the record.
To the Elam white school, Roanoke
township, goes the prize for white
race. Mrs. Huckstep is teacher. To
Piney Grove colored school, of Six
pound goes the prize for the colored
race," Belle Games, Principal.
The pi'ize in each case being a $30.
Public School Library, donated by the
State, County and. Red Cross $10.00
each.
Of course it doesn't make much dif
ference, but we prefer to call a man
an enthusiast rather than an optimist.
An optimist is a man who glosses
over the facts. He does not face
realities, but assures himself that
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the end. The Type Metal Magazine. I
Salvation Army
Receives Support
Atlanta, Ga., April 24. Many prom
inent citizens throughout the state of
North Carolina are volunteering their
services to assist the Salvation Army
in its second home service fund appeal
scheduled for May 10 to 20, according
to reports received at, headquarters in
Atlanta from W. F. Brandt, depart
ment supervisor for Eastern North
Carolina, and T. X. Cheeves, supevis
or for the western part of the state.
Governor T, W. Bickett, who is one
of the best friends the Salvation Army
has in the state, has accepted the de
partment chairmanship for v Eastern
North Carolina and has promised to do
all in his power to make a success of
the campaign which the Salvation
Army, now conducts each year to raise
fundr needed for the relief of suffer
ing ?.mong the poor throughout the
United States.
North Carolina secret orders are tak
ing a great interest in the campaign,
especially the Elks, and in the
theDurham, Goldsboro, and Newbern
zones the amount asked by the Salva
tion Army for its maintenance have
been practically underwritten by this
organization. The American Legion,
whose members remember the devoted
service ' rendered them by the Salva
tion army in France, also is giving the
campaign its fulles support.
According to the reports from the
supervisors the organization work
preliminary to the actual canvass for
funds from May 10 to 20 is progress
ing rapidly and with the active sup
port of the various secret, civic, social
and other organizations and leading
men and women throughout the state
the organization workers are confi
dent of success.
Among the prominent citizens of
thd state besides Governor Bickett who
are assisting in the campaign are J,
A. Taylor, leading wholesale grocer
of Wilmington; H. B. Marks of New
bern, Charles G. Rose, well known at
torney of Fayetteville; C. E. Winkins
of Goldsboro, Leigh Sheep of Eliza
beth City ; Sidney S. Minor of Durham.
PHILATHEAS AND BARACAS
TO MEET AT WILSON
A rate of 1 1-3 fares for the round
trip from any point in the .state of
North Carolina to annual convention
of the Baraca and Philathea Associa
tion to be held in Wilson, North Caro
lina, May 27-30th inclusive, has just
been announced by the Southeastern
Passenger Association of Atlanta, Ga.,
in a letter received by Mrs. N.
Buckney, General Secretary of the
Baraca and Philathea Union of North
Carolina. .
Large preparations are being made
by the people of Wilson for the en
tertainment of delegates and visitors
to this convention and the Atlantic
Christian College, has been secured
and will be operated as a Baraca and
Philathea boarding house during the
convention. The private homes of
Wilson have also been offered for the
use of the delegates. A special rate
of $2 per day has been made for all
accredited delegates from the classes
of the state.
Several special cars will be run to
carry the delegates to' Wilson. Salis
bury and Western - North Carolina
have already made arrangements for
their cars.
The committees appointed at Wilson
to handle the Tenth Annual Conven
tion is as follows: Convention Com
mittee, Mr. A. V. Anderson, Chair
man; Miss Emma Babbitt, Secretary;
Miss Roberta Tyson, L. K. Winkins
and Grady Speagle. Chairmen of
Sub-Committees: C. B. West, Adver
tising; W. A. Egerton, Social; J. E.
Turlington, Registration; A. E. Bish
op, Transportation; J. A. Spier Fi
nance; E. R. Thompson, Decorating;
Dr. W. S. Anderson, Devotional; Miss
Lucille Magette, Music; and R. L.
Patrick, Rooms.
SMITTEN
I met her in the orchard,
One morning in the spring,
She wore a coat of crimson,
I saw a shining ring,
She glanced at me in passing,
I felt impelled to speak,
Of course, it was not accident
We met again that week;
This time she was more friendly,
In fact, she came half way,
She did not seem offended
At what I had to say,
Our friendship quickly ripened,
I wish I had her now,
For she was Queen Sensation,
A Duroc-Jersey Sow.
UT OHM
PRICES WILL BE LOWER
SAYS TOBACCONISTS
Tobacco Association In Session
At Wilson Advise All Tobacco
Growers To Hold Down The
Crop and Give Reasons
At a meeting held at Wilson, N. C,
by the Tobacco .Association of the
United States at which was present
representatives from the various mar
kets of eastern North Carolina includ
ing dealers, warehousemen and farm
ers, the following resolutions were
adopted.
First. That under the circum
stances of the unprecedented large
crop of tobacco being grown in 1919
and sold at the highest average ever
known and that every incentive was
thus given to increase the tobacco pro
duction and as these prices were un
duly high considering the size of the
crop and the circumstances of the cen
tral European countries which take
considerable quantity of bright tobacco
being debarred by the great deprecia
tion of the rate of exchange, every
thing costing them five or six times as
much as compared with the American
dollar and the further condition that
there has been a sufficient stock of
tobacco accumulated for all practical
purposes that everything points to
much lower prices even if no more
tobacco is produced than in 1919.
Second. Under the prevaling con
dition of high labor, fertilizer and
everything that contributes to the
making of bright tobacco, it has been
deemed wise and appropriate to put
these facts before the producers of
bright tobacco ,with the expressed
opinion of the leading tobacco men
thatt he production of any larger
quantity than was made last year
would be fraught with the danger of
very much lower prices possibly less
than the cost of production.
Third. , Therefore the farmers are
urged not to plant any crop that will
produce more than was made last year
taking into consideration that the crop
last year was considerably curtailed
by excessive rains. If 470,000,000
pounds produced in 1919 created a sur
plus sufficient for the price of tobacco
at the end of the season t be reduced
one-half, without the last year's rains
the surplus would have been 125,000,
000 pounds more. The Government
estimates 15 per cent. . increase for
1920 for North Carolina which with
an average yield would bring the crop
up considerably over 600,000,00 pounds
with the possible deplorable result as
to the values and therefore there is
every apparent reason that the crop
should be materially reduced as com
pared with lastt year in order that no
more pounds of tobacco shall be pro
duced. Fourth. Be it further resolved that
these resolutions be sent to every
leading bright tobacco market in Vir
ginia, North and South Carolina and
steps be taken to promulgate and get
before the farmers as far as possible
the action.
MAN IS A FAILURE
When he has no confidence in him
self nor his fellow men. .
When he values success more than
character and self-respect.
When he loves his own plans and in
terests more than his humanity.
When his friends like him for what
he has more than for. what he is.
When he becomes so absorbed in his
work that he cannot say that life is
greater than work.
When he lets a day go by without
making some one happier and more
comfortable.
When he tries to get ahead in the
world by climbing over the shoulders
of others.
When he values wealth above health,
self-respect and the good opinion of
his fellows.
When he is so burdened by his bus
iness that he can find no time for rest
and recreation.
When he envies others because they
have more ability, talent or wealth
than he has.
When he does not care what hap
pens to his neighbors or his friends
so long as he is prosperous.
When he is so busy doing work that
he has no time for smiles and cheer
ing words.
SELECTED.