VOLUME 40 SMITHFIELD, N. C., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1921 NUMBER 101 THE CHINESE CABINET " RESINS IN A BODY Dissatisfaction Over Shan tung Conversations the Probable Cause Peking, Dec. 18.—The Chinese cab son for the resignation is obtainable. In unofficial circles, however, the decision of the government is inter preted in three ways. First, as a protest against the reactionary re gime proposed by Gen. Chang Tsao Lin, governor of Manchuria; second, the demand of Chang Tsao-Lin for material support by the government, and, third, a confession that the fi nancial situation is impossible to solution.—Associated Press. Washington, Dec. 18.—(By the As sociated Press.)—Dissatisfaction ov er the progress and the method of the Shantung “Conversations” now going on between Chinese and Jap anese representatives here, was be lieved to have been the cause of the resignation of the Peking cabinet. The delegation was without official information regarding the fall of the cabinet, and, so far as could be learn ed, recent dispatches from their gov ernment contained nothing which would bear out the supposition that the resignations were due to the at titude of Governor General Chang Tsoa-Lin of Manchuria. Coftee Demonstration. Last Friday and Saturday, Decem ber 16 and 17, a very interesting de monstration was given at Peedin and Peterson’s store. Miss Annie Laurie Peterson of Spartanburg, S. C., was here demonstrating the splendid qual ities of Morora coffee. A whiff of the brewing coffee was enough to halt a passerby and then a delicious cup with wafers was all that was needed to convince one of the superior flavor of Morora. Miss Peterson in speaking of cof fee said that the making of this pop ular beverage had a great deal to do with the taste. She gave the report er several recipes which if made with the Morora brand will surely bring results. They are as follows: Boiled Coffee. Heaping teaspoonful to the cup and one to the <)ot. Put on in front_r one to the pot. Put on in fresh cold water, bring to a brisk boil, and boil five minutes. Serve as soon as set tled. Percolated Coffee. Heaping teaspoonful to the cup and one to the pot. Put on with fresh cold water. Let it commence to percolate and percolate for fifteen minutes. French Drip Coffee. Heaping teaspoonful to the cup and one to the pot. Pour coffee in bag in top of pot. Pour boiling water over it. Drain off and pour over 3 times. After being served with coffee and wafers" those enjoying this treat were presented with a minature can of Morora coffee as a sample, and a very convenient paper shopping bag bearing an advertisement of Morora. The demonstration was quie a suc cess and Peedin and Peterson will surely realize benefits from the two days’ advertising. Forest Fires Raging in Eastern Counties. Kinston, Dec. 16.—Forest fires were reported today from several lo calities in Lenoir and adjoining coun ties. Buildings, including dwellings and barns are reported to have been destroyed along the Jofies county boundary, with a loss to the owners aggregating several thousand dollars Other fires were said to be causing concern at points west and south of j here. Dry weather, carelessness of j hunters and other causes were blamed i by authorities, who had only meager reports.—Charlotte Observer. Popular Holiday Gifts. Narcissus bulbs in pottery bowls continue to make popular holiday gifts. Boxes containing the bulbs are inscribed with little verses such as this: “Water well these little bulbs, then they’ll surely do their best to j bear my greetings and best wishes on to you!”—Philadelphia Record. KEXLY NEWS ITEMS Kenly, Dec. 14.—Mesdames J. R. Sauls, Dred Sauls and Geo. Walston, if Wilson, attended the bazaar dur ing the week end and visited friends. Mrs. Hank Simmons, of Warsaw, is spending sometime in town, the guest of her father, Mr. R. A. Hales. Mrs. J. E. Holden has recently re turned from a visit to her mother in Spencer, Va. Mrs. H. M. Grizzard and Miss Inez Edgerton have gone on a visit of 3ome length with relatives and fyiends in Bladenboro and Lumberton. Miss Bertha Edgerton of the Na hunta high school faculty spent the week end at home. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Grizzard spent Monday in Wilson. Miss Margaret Wood of Wilson was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Alford, Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bailey and daughter, Miss Beulah Bailey visited relatives in Wake county Sunday. Mr. Hal Gilbreth, of Goldsboro, spent Sunday here with his wife and mother. Mr. F. A. White returned home last Tuesday night after spending several days with his mother at Hertford. Misses Pearl and Lena Bynum, of Hope Mill spent the week end with the family of Mr. J. P. Eagles. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Darden spent Monday in Wilson. Friends of Mrs. J. F. Barnes will be glad to know that she is doing so nicely after undergoing a treat ment in the Wilson Sanatorium for several weeks. Hope she may soon be permanently well. Rev. J. E. Holden held regular ser vices at the Methodist church Sunday both morning and evening. The ladies of the town will give Miss Emma Matthews and mother a flower shower tonight at thei» beau tiful new home on Main street. The M. E. Bazaar Friday and Sat urday was largely attended from oth er sections—visitors being here both days. The bazaar was a success from every standpoint and quite a neat sum was realized, the proceeds go to the building fund of the church. Mr. A. G. Tiner is spending some time with his wife who is ill in the Smithfield Memorial hospital. Services next Sunday at the Free Will Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. E. Poston. Miss Viola Price, of Nashville, N. C., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Alford during the week end. Miss Price is one of the Fremont school faculty for the present year. Why Liberty Bonds Went Up. The most extraordinary claim for the merits of the present Adminis tration is put forward by the New York Herald in these words: Approximately $2,000,000,000 has been added to the value of Govern ment war bonds held by American citiens in the last nine months. The general rise in the value of Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes, which sold at 85 to 87 last winter, dates frotr. March, when President Harding and the Republican Administration took 1 office. The policies of President Har- I ding and his Cabinet are believed to i have had an appreciable effect in causing a rise in confidence on the part of the investing public.” There is not a human being who has experienced the slightest want of confidence in the Government. The idea that the Government miht de fault in interest of principal never entered a human mind. When busi- j ness was booming and profits were large and- dividends were high, men got rid of the Government bonds they \ bought for reasons of patriotism in order to invest their money where the returns were larger. Since the Harding Administration came in, business has been very sluggish, prof its have been low, men have been afraid to risk money in shares, and there has been a great demand for the 'security of bonds, even with a small return on the investment. Hence for months past there has been much buying of bonds, both com mercial* and Government, and prices have gone up. And there has also been a demand for tax-free securities in order to escape surtaxes.—Phila delphia Record. / Young Man—“Edison’s a wonder, isn’t he?” Young Lady—“I don’t think so. You can’t turn his incandescent | lights down low.”—Piedmont Press. ' GRAND JURY VISITS OUR CITY SCHOOLS Recommends Erection of A New County Home With Modern Conveniences The report of the grand jury in the December term of the Superior court last week, had two items of interest to the public. In addition to the usual report on bills of indictment, convict camps, county offices, county offi cials, etc., the grand jury recommend ed the building of a new county home. After visiting the home, they com plimented the competency and effi ciency of the present manager, and said conditions were as good as pos sible under the circumstances. They recommended the removal of one of the inmates, who is insdne, to the Asylum, as her presence at the coun ty home is a menace to the other inmates. In regard to the erection of a new home we quote the following from the grand jury’s report: “We recommend that the balance remain ing from bond issue after the com pletion of the courthouse, be applied in the erection of a new county home to be equipped with water, lights ard sewerage, with separate buildings cr apartments for the different races and sexes; and that the present prop erty be sold and removal be made to a more accessible and convenient 1 - cation.” Many in the county have long want ed the above recommendation to come true, and no doubt the commis sioners will be rea$Jy soon to take some action. The other item of interest espe cially to the people of Smithfield was the report on the graded schools of our town both white and colored. The grand jury visited these schools it the suggestion of Judge Cranmer and were well pleased with their inspec tion. In referring to the negro school the following comment was made: “The negro school is especially well kept and its condition fully demon strates that the colored people are appreciative of the efforts of the tax payers in their behalf.” Selma Woman’s Club. Selma, Dec. 15.A woman’s club was organized at the Baptist church yes terday with 35 members. Miss Ger trude Weil, of Goldsboro was pres ent and assisted in the organization. She explained the work the woman’s club in various towns in the state are doing, and gave the women some time ly and valuable suggestions. The club will begin their work next week by introducing a travelers’ aid at the passenger station here for the benefit of the traveling public dur ing the holidays. The following officers of the club were elected: President, Mrs. L. D. Debnam; vice-president, Miss Marg aret Etheredge; recording secretary, Mrs. E. V. Woodard; corresponding secretary, Mrs. G. D. Vick; treasurer, Miss Rena Perry.—Greensboro News. Ninth Anniversary. Benson, Dec. 14.—Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Barbour entertained a few of their friends last Friday evening at a beautifully appointed dinner party, the occasion being their ninth wed ding anniversary. Soft lights with baskets of Russel roses and potted plants made the living room unusual ly cosy. After e few moments of conversation before the open fire, dinner was announced. In the dining room the table pre sented a vision of loveliness with its centerpiece of lovely bride’s roses and ferns an