VOLUME 41
SMITHFIELD, N. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1922
NUMBER 2
ARMS CONFERENCE
WINDING UP WORK
Shantung Question Seems
About Disposed of; Also
Naval Limitation
Washington, Jan. 4.—After a five
day New Year’s breathing space, the
arms negotiations were resumed to
day with an impetus that swept some
of the most troublesome p-oblems
of the conference almost to the point
of decision.
Uppermost among the separate dis
cussions which appeared tonight to
be approaching a conclusion was tin
controversy between the Japanese and
Chinese over Shantung. It was indi
cated that the conversations might
end tomorrow, one way or the other,
and that the predominating belief
was that the result would be an
agreement rather than a final dead
lock.
A final agreement also was in sight
on the question of a revived Chi
nese tariff. After a long argument
the tariff sub-committee came to
gether on a proposal to increase
China’s tariff schedules under an in
ternational committee plan, and the
Far Eastern committee of the whole
is expected to ratify the decision to
morrow.
Among the naval experts so much
s made with technical de
tails of the naval limitation plan
that in some quarters it was de
clared final disposition of the sub
ject was only a question of hours.
Precise regulations for scrapping
ships and details of replacement
were numbered among the day’s
agreements in the naval sub-corn nit
tee.
On the question of submarine reg
ulations, whieh has waited on further
advice frrm the foreign capitab. -Ja
pan contribute another step toward
lecisk-n ■ >■ accepting in principle the
Koot res nu Lions proposing to outlaw
the use of submarines against mer
chant vessels and to make violations
cf submarine regulations acts of pir
acy. Italy alone remains to accept the
propositions and a discussion by the
full naval committee may take place
late tomorrow.
At tomorrow’s meeting ot the tar
Eastern committee, however, new
troubles may be encountered through
China's request that the famous
“twenty-one demands” be brought up
for conference discussion. A pro
test was lodged by Japan just before
the last meeting of the committee
adjourned, and what promises to be
a stubborn debate is expected by
some delegates before the point is
decided.
In some quarters, also, consider
able discussion is believed likely be
fore there is a definite decision on
the Root submarine proposals.
France has indicated a desire to
see some of the terms of the reso
lution fully discussed and clearly de
fined and although the French said
tonight they did not propose to
press the point, it was indicated that
some troublesome points probably
will be injected into the conversa
tions sooner or later by some one
of the foreign powers.
Meantime, the American advisory
committee met and canvassed opinion
on the submarine question with the
result that the committees’ previous
position for retention of under
water war craft within strict regu
lations was reaffirmed. Members
said a survey of editorial comment
and public opinion generally convinc
ed them that the American people
strongly desire that submarine opera
tioss be brought within the consid
erations of human warfare.—Asso
ciated Press.
Sisters Crushe^ to Death.
Waterbury, Conn., Jan. 2.—A large
motor truck, without a driver, ran
wild through the business district to
day, killing Misses Margaret and
Sarah McDonald, school teachers an 1
sisters. While the truck driver was in
a hotel boys released the brakes and
the cumbersome vehicle rolled down
a steep hill into Exchange Place,
causing traffic to scatter in all di
rections. The teachers
the square and fnik-1
warning shouts. E .
und'r the wheels while
ed on, powerless to sa->
e crossuig
hear the
,1""ds InoK
hem.
PROVIDENCE NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Hector Creecn, of
Elevation were in this section one day
last week.
Mr. and Mrs W. E. Lassiter were
in Smithfield one day last week.
Messrs Edwin Coates of the Union
Theological Seminary, Richmond, Va.
who is spending the holidays in this
section and Irwin Lee, were in An
gier one night last week.
We are sorry to lose one of our
best neighbors who is moving his fam
ily near Coates. Everyone in this sec
tion are sorry to see them leave but
wish them great success in their new
home.
Miss Tera Godwin, primary teach
er at Pleasant Grove school, who has
been spending the holidays with rel
atives and friends near Dunn has
returned, the school having opened
Monday.
Messrs Ruffle Penny, of Benson and
Joe Penny, of Coates, spent Saturday
in this section hunting.
Mr. and Mrs. David Wood spent
part of last week near Angier at the
home of Mrs. Wood’s parents.
Mr. S. H. Starling recently killed
some very nice pigs. He killed four
thirteen months old, which weighed
a total of 1375 pounds. His largest
weighed 453 pounds.
Miss Claudia Lee Stephenson who
has been spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claud
Stephenson, returned to Buie’s Creek
Academy Monday.
Mr. Edwin Coates has returned to
school in Richmond, Va., after spend
ing the holidays with relatives.
Mr. Irvin Ogburn went to Smith
field Monday.
Mr. Walter Dixon who spent the
holidays in this section has returned
to his studies at Buie’s Creek Acad
emy.
Messrs E. S. and John Coates were
in Four Oaks Monday.
Mr, Herbert Stephenson of Willow
Springs was in this section Sunday I
afternoon.
Messrs Mack Gardner and Car;
Gregory of Angier were in this so
tion Sunday.
Mr. Claud Stephenson went to
Buie’s Creek Monday.
Miss Pearl Stephenson, who has
held a position with Spiers Bros., at
Smithfield for the past few months,
has accepted a position as primary
teacher of Piney Grove school. We
are all glad to have Miss Pearl back
in the community.
Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Ogburn, of
Smithfield were in this section Sun
day
Mr. Irwin Lee went to Raleigh and
Smithfield Monday.
Mr. Simon Penny, of near Garner,
was in this section Tuesday.
We are expecting to have a box
party at Pleasant Grove school Fri
day night, January 13. There will
be other amusements. Everybody is
cordially invited to attend. Girls
bring boxes and boys plenty of mon
ey. Program will start strictly at
7:30 o’clock. Mr Irvin Lee has rec
ently purchased a new Ford roadster.
We are expecting to celebrate Ral
ly Day at Providence Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning. Ser
vices will begin at 10:30 o’clock. Ev
erybody is invited.
Remember the Baptist Sunday
School at Pleasant Grove Sunday
afternoon at 3 o’clock.
BIG MACK.
Angier, R. F. D. Jan. 3.
MR. R. F. BEASLEY TO START
MORNING DAILY AT GOLDSBORO
Roland F. Beasley, former State
welfare commissioner, is to be the
editor of a new daily that will be
published in Goldsboro. The new pa
per will make its appearance about
February 1st.
'R. E. Powel, formerly connected
with the News and Observer and
later IJaleigh correspondent for a
number of State dailies, will be man
aging editor and John R. Beasley,
editor of the Monroe Journal, will
be business manager.
The new paper will be known as
th« Goldsboro Morning News and ac
cording to an unofficial announce
ment will be “strictly independent in
politics.”
Mr. Powell, who has been in Mon
roe for several days, will go to Golds
boro Thursday to make ready for the
launching of the new enterprise. He
wi’l he foin°d next week by John R.
Bees’ov Roland F. Beasley will go
later News and Observer.
I
THE WOMAN’S CLUB
MEETING INTEREST
Sales of Seals Success; Mrs.
Hooks Reports District
Meeting at Mebane
Sixty-two dollars and eighty-nine
cents was the amount raised here
during the holidays from the sale of
Red Cross Christmas seals, accord
ing to the report of Mrs. F. H. Brooks
who had the matter in charge, at the
regular business meeting of the Wom
an’s Club Monday afternoon. Of this
amount $48.16 will be kept at home
for local tuberculosis work, and $15.
73 will be sent to the N. C. Tubercu
losis Association to help in state
work. The committee who had charge
of the seals wish to thank all those
who cooperated in anyway in putting
on the sale.
The other reports of the various
activities of the Woman’s club show
the work undertaken by this organi
zation to be making splendid progress
and new plans were laid for future
effort.
Those present were delighted with
the report from the District Federa
tion meeting recently held at Meb
ane, made by the president, Mrs. Thel
Hooks, who represented the Smith
field club at that meeting. She
brought back enthusiasm for enlarg
ed service.
After Mrs. Hooks’ talk, it was de
cided to amend the constitution by
creating a social service department.
The club has already been doing so
cial service work, and in order to
have it reported through the proper
channels, this change was made.
There will be no extra meeting, and
the membership of this department
will include the entire membership
of the*.dub 4 f'bni*’»nab wifi he rhnsen
at the next me-“ting.
Another item of interest is the
raising of the dues ?r m ttt’ irt.s pe>
year per member to yl.OO pci year.;
in order to meet the increased Fed- I
eration dues from this club. The mem
bership fee of this club has always
been comparatively small, and the
change met with no opposition.
Diphtheria Can Be Prevented.
During September, October and No
vember there wetre 3,379 cases of
diphtheria reported to the State
Board of Health. The number re
ported for the entire year of 1920 was
3,432. Inasmuch as so many of those
people who have had diphtheria will
carry the germs in their nose and
'throat for a considerable time, I feel
that it is my duty to urge all parents
to avail themselves of the protec
tion for their children above six
months afforded by the use of toxin
antitoxin.
About one per cent of the people in
this county are diphtheria carriers.
It is this group that spread the dis
ease. This is done by the carriers
carelessly coughing or sneezing in
the fac^s of those near them, or by
contaminating articles which they
handle, and thereby passing on in
fection to the unprotected. Children
especially are exposed through the
exchange of pencils, chewing gum,
fruit, food, or the use of the com
mon drinking cup.
When we come to think of it, it is
a wonder that we do not have more
sickness than we do, inasmuch as
there is so great an exchange of spit
tle from one person to another.
The diphtheria season will last for
several months yet, so it is hoped
that those who have not given their
children three treatments of toxin
antitoxin will'do so. Remember that
these treatments completely protect
about 90 per cent of the children, but
this protection does not come until
three to six months after the injec
tions have been given. If any peo
ple in this county desire to ask any
questions about toxin-antitoxin, I
will be very glad to answer them.
Yours very truly,
1HEL HOOKS, Quarantine Officer.
American Steamer Sinks.
Mobile, Ala., Dec. 29.—The Ameri
can three-mastered schooner Lorence
Harvey, 303 tons from Mobile for
Santiago, Cuba, with a cargo of lum
ber sank off Fort Morgan during a
northwest gale. The crew was saved.
Mr. E. F. Massey of Zebulon is the
new manager of the Ward-Earp Co.
NEW YEAR’S PARTY
AT WHITE HOUSE
First Function of Kind In 9
Years Draws A Throng
Despite Biting Cold
Washington, D. C., Jan. 2.—Presi
dent Harding threw the White House
doors open to the public today for
the first New Year’s reception in nine
years. The number responding to the
general invitation was officially esti
mated at 6,500, many of whom stood
for hours in a bitter wind and in a
slowly-moving column of fours,which
extended for blocks from the Penn
sylvania avenue porticoes.
The President and Mrs. Harding
met and shook hands with all, a phy
sical feat of no mean magnitude, and
one from which they showed more
than a few signs of strains at 4 o’
clock when the last person in the line
had passed.
The official section was received
from 11 until 1 o’clock and there were
approximately 2000 participating in
it, headed by the Cabinet, the Diplo
matic Corps, members of Congress,
army and navy officers, and the high
er officials of the Government estab
lishments. The brilliant uniforms and
i gala dress kept the big staterooms
of the White House full of color while
the curving driveways were jammed
with automobiles. The numbers were
swelled by the delegates and attend
ants upon the Arms Conference, all
resplendent in orders and decorations.
The gates of the White House en
closure were swung back at 2 o’clock
for the public to enter, and, led by
the inevitable small boy, the head of
a long column which had dared the
January breese swept forward to the
pillard entrance. A red-coated marine
1 d’V’dod i" ewn -5Pr>«Hons so
y itc-raating continuous music
■-a.be maintained, began its pro
gram as the pi >ce«aion move-1 up.
The - -g do- b '• etv propped ba<-k and
for -wo burs th- mass moved thru
the massive entrance, its individual
units jigging under the combined
stimulus of the music and the cold.
Secret service men, ushers and
goldcorded military aides cut the
quadruple line down to single file
once it was within the entrance. Un
der their insistent instructions of
“keep your hands in sight” many !
developed a tendency to put both
hands out in front above the waist
line and hold them there. Uniformed
policemen combed the column outside
for cameras, relentlessly relieving
their bearers or taking the boxes
away for deposit.
The Presidential party stood in the
oval Blue Room, just out of hearing
of the orchestra and the visitors pass
ed at the rate of 30 or 40 a minute.
This speed was attained through the
insistent pressure of aides and at
taches, and the President and Mrs.
Harding rose to the occasion, meet
ing the physical test practically with
out flagging. . The crowd- was thor
oughly cosmopolitan, representative
of many races and nationalities. The
children, of whom there were many,
were given special attention^
“Hello, dearie,” the President said
to one tot who was passing on a pa
rental shoulder.
The next moment the flickering line
disclosed four small negroes marshal
ed ahead of their mother.
“Why, look who’s here!” the Presi
dent exclaimed as he bent over and
smiled into the flashing teeth and
rolling eyeballs that were sweeping
bv. “How are you, youngsters?”
Mrs. Harding smiled and added a
pleasant word here and there, while
she quickly developed an efficient
swing of her right arm and shoulder
which stood the strain as well as the
President’s golf-developed muscles.
The people passed quickly and in
perfect order through the East Room
and thence to the street, there being
never an interruption or a moment of
confusion.
Only occasionally did the President
discover a personal acquaintance in
the throng, one being Urbain Le
doux, whose activities in connection
with unemployment and other activi
ties have been frequctly noted. To
him the President gave a cheery
greeting.
As the line ran out to extinction,
Mrs. Harding beckoned forward the
newspaper correspondents, greeting
them cheerfully, but announcing that
she was “ready to go home.”
PRINCETON NEWS
Princeton, Jan. 5.—Miss Lela Wil
son from Wilson spent, the week end
with Miss Eula Baker.
Mr. Nelson Parker from Hillsboro
has been visiting in this section the
past several days.
Miss Pearl Parker from Clinton,
was the guest of Miss Lissie Wood
ard last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lynch and
daughter, Margaret, from Stedman,
have been visiting Mr. N. B. Lynch
the frnst week.
Harry Watson and George Wood
ard have returned from a hunting and
fishing trip down near Morehead City.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Snipes from
Washington City spent the holidays
with Mr. and Mrs. John W. Snipes.
Mr. Ray Whitley has gone to Dur
ham, where he has accepted a posi
tion.
Mrs. Flossie Wells entertained the
members of her Sunday school class
Thursday evening at her home.
Mrs. Sam Potter from Smithfield
has been visiting relatives in town
the past week.
Miss Lissie Pearce entertained sev
eral of her friends Saturday night
at the old year going out party.
Joseph S. Edwards and Walter
Williams have gone to Chicago
where they expect to enter the
Moody Bible Institute.
Miss Sarah Blackman is boarding'
in town and attending the high school.
Mr. and Mrs. P. II. Etheredge and
children and Mrs. B. C. Crawford, of
Kenly, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gar
land G. Edgerton.
Sydney Fail has bought a new plan
ing machine, which is being put in
place and they expect to be ready to
dress flooring and ceiling by next
Friday This will he a great accom
modation to this section, because for
the past several months his old ma- j
chine was broken and could not be !
used.
The Community Club wT its 1
regular monthly meeting next Tues
day, 7:00 p. m. A very interesting
and entertaining program is being
prepared. Supt. W. H. Hipps and
Miss Elizabeth Kelly are to be with
us. If you are for or against a new
school building for this district—
come out and express yourself.
Jno. W. Wood Has Family Reunion
On New Year’s Day the home of
Mr. John W. Wood was the place of
much enjoyment, when all the chil
dren and grandchildren came togeth
er to celebrate his sixty-sixth birth
day. Papa was unaware of our plans
until we began to arrive, yet he was
not much surprised. Twelve o’clock
found us all there, and at twelve-thir
ty we had dinner. And such a table!
It was loaded with all kinds of good
things to eat. After dinner all gath
ered around the fire and laughed and
talked. Papa received many nice ai\d
useful presents.
Papa has ten living children and 15
grandchildren, everyone of whom
were present on this occasion. They
are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John N.
Barefoot and five children; Mr. and
Mrs. J. Mang Wood and four chil
dren; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Parker,
and three children; Mr. and Mrs.
Nogah Wood and two children; Mr.
and Mrs. John N. Johnson and one
child; Messrs Glenn, Elmond Turner,
Jno. W. Jr., and Miss Cleo Wood;
and Mr. Joseph E. Hudson and Mrs.
Hudson.
The hour of four came all too soon,
when we took our departure, hoping
that we may be together again next
year, and wishing that papa may en
joy more birthdays.
A daughter, Mrs. Nogah Wood.
The daimty forget-me-not flower is
the emblem of friendship all over
the world.
The White House reception was not
the only one held in Washington to
day. When the President received the
public the Vice President and Mrs.
Coolidge were at home to several hun
dred guests, while Cabinet officials
were at home to their official asso
ciates and friends. Secretary and
Mrs. Hughes gave a breakfast to the
diplomatic corps at the Pan-Amercan
Union Building at 12:30 P. M. while
Secretaries Weeks, Denby, Wallace
and Hoover received at their homes.
THE WOODROW
WILSON FOUNDATION
Plans Underway to Honor
This Great American—
Campaign Begins 15th
A national committee of 250 repre
sentative men and women has under
taken to establish the Woodrow Wil
son Foundation. The purpose of the
Foundation is to honor a great Amer
ican and to create a method whereby
public,service will be encouraged and
conspicuously recognized in this and
future generations.
From the income of the Foundation,
the Woodrow Wilson Award, or
Awards, will be granted in recogni
tion of distinguished public service.
To establish this Foundation on a
fitting basis, the National Committee,
through an organization in each State
will make an appeal for a popular
subscription. The amount of the
fund sought is $1,000,000 or more.
The appeal will be issued to all
who believe in those liberal and dem
ocratic principles that Woodrow Wil
son has so conspicuously champion
ed, and who wish to perpetuate the
influence of America’s great war
leader.
After the fund has been raised a
Board of Trustees, composed of emi
nent Americans,will be entrusted with
its permanent administration.
The active campaign throughout
the country will begin the week of
January 15, 1922. Subscriptions,
however, will be received at any time
at National Headquarters. Checks
may be made payable to The Wood
row Wilson Foundation.
Headquarters for the Foundation
have been established at 150 Nassau
Street, New York City.
Mrs. JoseDhus Daniels has been
made chairman for North Carolina,
art! any amount for this purpose t nt
tc er at Raleigh will be appreciated
N th Carolina was among the first
si. o make possible the nomina
tion oi Woodrow Wilson, and has al
ways supported him and his policies
and it is the wish of this paper that a
suDstantial fund may be turned over
to Mrs. Daniels from Johnston coun
ty.
FITZGERALD SECTION
Mr. Henry Crumpler returned to
his home Monday from Goldsboro,
where he spent a few days on busi
ness.
Miss Effie Cannon has returned
from her home at Marion where she
spent the Christmas holidays.
Mr. Hubert Crumpler spent the
holidays with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Crumpler.
Mr. T. E. Wellons, who is an old
resident of the Fitzgerald section, has
moved to Micro.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Smith of
Smithfield visited Mr. Smith’s par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crumpler,
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Pittman spent
several days Irfst week with Mrs.
Pittman’s mother, Mrs. P. Godwin.
Mr. and Mrs J. H. Worley, of Sel
ma visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Crumpler, New Year’s Day.
Mr. J. B. Strickland, of Princeton,
visited his sister, Mrs. Henry Crump
le r, Tuesday.
The following is the honor roll for
the Fitzgerald school:
First grade: Robert Williams, Lois
Little, Willard Pittman, Rama Starl
ing, Herbert Braswell, Kenneth Pen
der.
Second grade: Bessie Crumpler,
Arnold Pittman, Juanita Aldridge,
Gladys Braswell.
Third grade: Velma Pittman, Mar
vin Little.
Fifth grade: Jasper Edwards, Tai
nan Braswell, Jasper Thompson.
Sixth grade: Sadie AldrcgD, Cas
sie Starling.
Robbers Steal Safe From Depot
Wilson, Jan. 4.—While the town
slept robbers broke into the Atlantic
Coast Line freight and passenger
office at Lucama last night, took out
a large safe, placed it on an express
truck and carried it half a mile in
the woods and broke it open. They
secured around $300 for their trou
ble.
What shall we write on the fair new
page called 1922? Can we not make
' it a record of golden deeds?