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TREATY IS NOW RATIFIED; THE ALLIES ARE AT PEACE United States Only Belligerent Still At War With Central Powers.— German Envoys Handed Letter Containing Terms of Treaty By Clemenceau. Paris, Jan. 10.—Ratification of the treaty of Versailles were exchanged, and peace between Germany, France, Great Britain and the other allied and associated powers with the ex ception of the United States, became effective at 4:16 o’clock this after noon. There were eleventh hour ru mors of a furtrer postponement, but these proved to be groundless. The outstanding comment tonight on the ceremony is that it leaves the United States the only power which was actively at war with Germany, not now on a peace basis. Following the exchange of ratifica tions Premier Clemenceau handed to Baron Von Lersner, head of the Ger man peace delegation a letter con taining three declarations: “First—The general secretary has been authorized by the supreme coun cil to assure the German delegation that the inter-allied commission on control, and the commission on repa rations will conform with the greatest care to the statements in the note of December 8, relative to safe guarding the vital economic interests of Ger many. “Second—The experts of the allied and associated powers believing that part of the information on which they founded their demands for 400, 000 tons of floatinb docks, floating cranes, tugs and dredgers may have been inaccurate on certain points and details, think they have committed an error as concerns 80,000 tons "of float ing docks at Hamburg.” “If the investigation to which the inter-allied commission on control will proceed shall show that there has re ally been an error the allied and as sociated powers will be prepared to reduce their demands proportionally in a manner to-lower them to 300,000 tons in round numbers, and even be low that if the necessity of such re duction shall be demonstrated by convincing arguments. But most complete facilities should be accord ed to authorized allied and associated representatives to enable them to make all necessary inquiries, with a view to verifying the German asser tions before any reduction from the original demands of the protocol can be definitely admitted by the allied and associated powers. “Third—The allied and associated governments, with reference to the last paragraph of the letter which contains their reply, do not consider that the sole act of sinking the Ger man ships at Scapa Flow constitutes a crime of war for which individual punishment will be exacted in con formity with article 228 of the peace treaty. “On the other hand, the allied and associated powers wish to point out that, without losing sight of the vital economic interests of Germany they have presented a demand for 400,000 tons on the inventory established by them. German experts have furnish ed details which we will verify and which give a smaller figure. Conse quently there will eventually be de ducted from the 400,000 tons of float ing docks, cranes, tugs and dredgers claimed by the allies, a tonnage of floating docks, which after verifica tion, we will recognize as having been included on the inter-allied in ventory by mistake and which conse quently does not exist. Nevertheless such deduction shall not exceed 125, 000 tons. “The allied and associated powers add that the 192,000 tons proposed by the German government of which a list was handed over during the de liberations of the technical commis sions must be delivered immediately. For the balance of the tonnage, as shall be determined by the commis sion on reparations a delay will be allowed the German government which cannot exceed thirty months for delivery of the total amount.” (Signed) “CLEMENCEAU.” Should Have Seats in Congress. New York, Jan. 10.—Secretary of War Baker today declared himself for “some radical changes” in the administration of the government, in cluding the seating of cabinet mem bers, either in the senate or the house of representatives. He was address ing a meeting of “mothers, wives and sisters” called by the New York League for political education. “I "believe there should be some radical changes in the relations be tween the executive and the legisla tive branches of our government;” Mr. Baker said. “I believe members of the cabinet should have seats in one or the other house, and should be present to defend the policies of their departments. “They should have the right to an swer questions asked of them. No head of a department should have questions fired at him and then have his department sacrificed on the floor of either house without the head of that department being present to put in his defense. “The writers of the constitution tried to aim between the king of the olden days and the mob. They pro vided for both. They made the Pres ident responsible for the government of the nation, but gave him little power. They conferred on congress great powers, but no responsibility. “I am not speaking now of Presi dent Wilson’s administration only. The same thing has happened in ev ery administration, even in that of President McKinley, when the strong personal friendship between the Pres- j ident and Senator Hanna, leader of the senate, made harmony as nearly possible as it ever has been in our government. In every administration notably in that of Mr. Roosevelt, there has been a clash between the execu tive and legislative branches.” Great Road Building Program. David F. Houston, Secretary of Agriculture, states that the largest road building program in the history of the country is now under way and will make 1920 the greatest of all years in highway work. The secre tary calls attention to the fact that up until July 1, 1919, State bond is sues amounting to $224*i00,00 have been authorized by popular “vote and that provisions have been made for voting approximately $314,000,000 State road bonds. One billion dollars will be available for road work in 1920, which includes the funds not used in 1919. Secretary Houston states that the greatest drawback to the 1920 road building program will be the lack of transportation facilities and the shortage of suitable materials and labor. These factors will of course check many road projects, but where the work is started in time, they can be overcome. A tremendous amount of highway improvement will be put through during 1920 and this time next year will see the country with many more miles of good roads.— Charlotte Industrial and Engineering News. They were looking at the kangaroo at the zoo when an Irishman said: “Beg pardon, sor, phwat kind of a creature is that?” “O,” said the gen tleman, “that is a native of Austra lia.” “Well, did ye iver!” exclaimed Pat. “An’ me sister married wan o’ them.”—Ex. AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Issuance of $30,000 of Bonds of the Town of Smithfield, North Carolina, for Water and Sew erage Extension. Be it Ordained by the Board of Alder mne of the Town of Smithfield, North Carolina: Section 1. Pursuant to the Munici pal Finance Act of 1919 bonds of the Town of Smithfield, North Carolina, are hereby authorized to be issued in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding thirty thousand ($30,000) Dollars for the purpose of construct ing an extension to the present water and sewer system of the said Town' of Smithfield, and improving the Market House. Section 2. The bonds hereby au thorized shall be issued only for im provements above described. Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest of said bonds shall be annually levied and collected. Section 4. The following matters are hereby determined and declared pursuant to the requirements of Sec tion 17 of the Municipal Finance Act: (a) The probable period of useful ness of the property and improve ments for which bonds are hereby au thorized to be issued is forty years. (b) A statement of the debt of the Town of Smithfield has been made and filed with the Clerk of said Town pur suant to The Municipal Finance Act of 1919 and is open to public inspec tion. (c) The average assessed valuation of property subject to taxation by the Town of Smithfield for the three fis cal years in which taxep were last levied, as shown on said statement is $1,223,248.33. (d) The amount of the net debt of the Town of Smithfield outstanding, authorized or to be authorized as shown by said statement is $167,000. Section 5. This ordinance shall be published once a week for four suc cessive weeks after its final adoption as required by The Municipal Finance Act. Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its first publi cation unless in the meantime a peti tion for its submission to the voters is filed under this act, and in such event it shall take effect when approv ed by the voters of the municipality at an election to be l.eld as provided in said Act. The foregoing ordinance was intro duced on the 2nd day of December, 1919, laid over under the require ments of the charter of said Town of Smithfield until the 6th day cf Janu ary, 1920, was passed on said date and was first published on the 9th day of January, 1920. Any action or proceeding ques tioning the validity of said ordinance must bo commenced ~ within thirty days after its first publication. W. L. FULLER Town Clerk. NOTICE SALE UNDER EXECU TION. North Carol’m. Johnston County. R. T. SURLES vs M. D Ali n & Hellan Allen. By virt ue of an execution to the un dersigned from Superior Court of Johnston county in the above entitled action, I will, on Monday the 16 day of February, 1920, at 12 o’clock M., at the court house door in Smithfield, N. C., Johnston county, sell to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy said execution, all the^right, title and interest which the said M. D. Allen and Hellan Allen, the defendants, have in the following described real estate, to wit: The following real estate, all excess of homestead. Be ginning at corner of homestead and runs N. 5 E. 7.90 chs. to a stake; thence N. 85-W. 4.80 chs. to a stake, Kodr Dunn’s corner; thence as his line S. 85 W. 7.90 chs. to a stake, corner of homestead, thence as the line of homestead S. 85 E. 4.85 chs. to the beginning, containing three and 80-100 acres. W. J. MASSEY, Sheriff. ft ft * BUSINESS NOTICES. * ft « ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftft THE DAVIS DEPARTMENT STORE is offering a few thousand dollars worth oi desirable winter goods at and below cost. NOTICE OF SALE—FOR SALE TO the highest bidder 2 mules weigh ing 850 lbs. and 900 lbs. The sale will take place Saturday week, Jan. 24, at Hudson’s livery stables at Four Oaks at three o’clock P. M. D. O. Lassiter, Four Oaks, N. C. FOR RENT, A FARM J\ND I CAN furnish two mules to work it on halves. Also a one horse crop on same conditions. N. G. Massey, Four Oaks, Route 1, Box 76. ON MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH I lost between Clayton and Smithfield two truck side pieces. Staples on end of each. Reward for their re covery. J. M. Smith, Smithfield. PUMPING ENGINE FOR SALE— Fairbanks-Morse, one horse pump ing engine with jack attached. Been run less than 48 hours. Has small pulley for light work. Will sell for half present cost. A. L. Faulkner, Smithfield, R. 1, or Farmers Ware house. ISAAC WOODARD AT THE MAR shall Avera old stand in Smithfield does first class horse shoeing and all work guaranteed. Price $1.50.# Come one, come all. WANTED, —BOTH SWEET AND butter milk—will pay highest prices for same. Busy Bee Cafe, Smithfield, N. C. HAVING BOUGHT ALL OTHER IN terest in the J. B. Jernigan home place will sell or rent to a man that will live on the place. G. R. Jerni gan, Four Oaks, R. 1. FOR SALE, PURE BRED BARRED Rock cockerels and young hens. Fancy stock. From first prize win ners. Hamilton Bros., Smithfield, N. C. I WANT TO HAVE 1000 CORDS OF wood cut from good timber near Smithfield. See C. W. Beasley at the Brick Yard. SWEET MILK FOR SALE AT MY residence. J. E. Medlin, Smithfield. FRESH JERSEY MILCH COW FOR sale. Also one nice Holstein bull. E. F. Boyett, Smithfield, N. C. TURNER’S NORTH CAROLINA AL manacs for 1020 for sale at The Herald Office. Price 15 cents each. I HAVE FOR SALE ONE FRESH cow and calf about two months old that will give four to five gallons milk and pound butter day; cow within about 900 pounds. Cow with out calf $150; with calf $160. J. C. Hockaday, R. F. D. No. 2, Four Oaks, N. C. FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE. Late Qiodel, self starter. • Wellons & Wellons, Smithfield. GOOD FARM FOR RENT. GOOD two-horse farm in Elevation town ship 6 miles Four Oaks, 7 miles Benson. Good residence, barn, to bacco barn, on improved highway. Good neighborhood, near good schools and churches. See O. A. Barbour, Benson, N. C. FARM WANTED. SEND DESCRIP tion. C. C. Shepard, Minneapolis, Minn. BRICK, BRICK. IF YOU WANT brick now, see Whitehead & Springs They are receiving 5 cars for you this week. Come and get them be fore they are all sold. Phone 195. FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE. Late model, self starter. Wellons & Wellons, Smithfield. FOR SALE, TWO FIRST CLASS mules and one two horse wagon. A. B. Wellons, Smithfield. FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE. Late model, self starter. Wellons & Wellons, Smithfield. LOST BETWEEN SELMA AND Smithfield or in Smithfield one Ford tire and tire rack and one rear lamp and my license number which is 2500487. Reward to fiader. R. L. Ray, Selma. 100 LADIES COATS AND SUITS AT and below cost at the Davis De partment Store. SEVERAL HUNDRED OVERCOATS to be sold at and below cost at the Davis Department Store. SQUEEZED TO DEATH When the body begins to stiffen and movement becomes painful it is usually an indication that the kidneys are out of order. Keep these organs healthy by taking GOLD MEDAL The world’s standard remedy for kidney, liver, bladder and uric acid troubles Famous since 1696. Take regularly and keep in good health. In tLree"sizes, all druggists. Guaranteed es represented. Loot for Co name Gold Medal or every ter. eud vtoict uu iiiuUuoa i HORSES and MULES MtraMarejaiaafZfzwBnjnniHiiai SfBifflfHniBBgBfB Mr. J. A. Galbraith who has been spending a week with his family at Jefferson City, Tenn., has arrived with another Car load Mules and Horses These came all the way through by express and we hope every one in the county who wishes to buy a mule or a horse will call at my stables on Second Street in the town of Smithfield and look through our' stock.(We willfbe glad to see all of our friends and customers anyway. Sanders & Galbraith Smithfield, North Carolina ifBRCTWsagiagaaai^ THE UNIVERSAL CAR The Ford Delivery Car is probably one of the most used cars in the business world. The reasons are simple: It is the most econom ical motor car in service; it is the most dependable motor car in service; it is the most satisfactory motor car in service, because it is the regular Ford Chassis with just the kind of body you want. We can get or build any kind of a body you may desire, plain or fancy. It will multiply the volume of your business by doubling your business territory. If this were not so, the biggest corporations in the country would. not be using fleets of Ford cars for delivery pur poses. Come in. Let’s go into details a little farther with you. You will find it a profitable investigation. Sanders Motor Co. PHONE 168, SMITHFIELD, N. CL 97, BENSON, N. C. NOTICE To whom it may concern: This is to notify any and all who are interested that an application will be made to the Governor to grant a pardon to J. M. Bryant who was con victed at the August term 1913 for the murder of Festus Warren, and any who arc opposed to said pardon may be heard on the 31st day of De cember, 1919. W. R. BRYANT, Father of J. M. Bryant. Dec. 15th, 1919. JUST RECEIVED A BIG LOT OF Turner’s North Carolina Almanacs for 1920. Bigger and better than ever before. For sale at The Herald Office at 15 cents each. n tt DEPENDABLE SEED We carry a complete line of high grade tested Garden and Farm Seed. Write for our Spring Catalogue giving our free offer of a packet of a wonderful new White Tomato and ten packets of Harrison’s Dependable Flow er Seed FREE. W. H. HARRISON COMPANY, Inc. Petersburg, (In Business Over 100 Years) SEED MERCHANTS Virginia
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