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THE WEATHER Fair Tonight and Thurs- Net Circulation Tueiday 1,108 Copies day; colder in East VOL. V. ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 17, 1920 NO. 264 Ol PLEDGE WORK FOR SOCIAL HYGIENE Women From All Parts of r.,t-r Favor Program of Conference To Be Held In was iaQe in Lonrerenve Mrg Joneg wag seized wllh a imr. Washington In December aytlc stroke last Thursday and since "lt" . 'that time she has been unconscious. Washington, Nov. 17-Responses she la 8Urvived by her son, Walter received from all over the country Jones of tnla c(ty. Show that the Interest of women in ttie coming meeting of the AU-Amer- ( kuneKAL MAXL1FP GODFREY ica Conference ou venereal diseases ,-. Is becoming intense. , The funeral services of Manliff This in the opinion of Dr. Wm. F. Godfrey, who died at the home of his Snow chairman of the American sister, Mrs. Jim Sanderlin near San Hygiene Association, one of the four dy Hook in Camden County, at about great organizations that called the six o'clock Sunday evening, after a conference, is not surprising, "for," , two week's illness, were conducted he says "In all ages women have from the home in Camden Tuesday suffered' as" much or more than men morning at eleven o'clock by his pas Jrom these diseases, which will be tor, Dr. G. W. Clarke Interment Hissed at the conference from ! was made in Hollywood cemetery. every angle by the most distinguish- ed physicians and administrative workers of the three Americas." . Among -me aisuiiguisnuu i who . have endorsed the proposed , work of the conference is Miss Mabel T. Boardman, former head and still secretary of the Red Cross and now nnft nf tin; three commissioners wno administer the affairs of the Dis trict of Columbia. M'ss Boardman writes: "Today the fact that prevention of disease Is more Important than cure a nipnrlv recognizee! by the public, but the other fact that in such pre DUt me uuiei io- i""" " ,"t,, the "nubile has a duty as Important as that oT the physician Is her tonsils removed. She was ac only slowly being realized. In pre-j companled by her father and mother, veution of disease the medical pro-. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Taft, and by her fession may lead, but It leads prac-! ulicle, Mr. Reid. tlcally nowhere unless the public, : 10 "ir'ls,' therefore,-ot the greatest ( Recover HosierV importance that for the sake of man- L00king Fr Thieves kind, and for the sake of future f f generations, the public should take j The poce are looking tor tll0 a sane, frank and active interest in thjpveg who gtole a case of hosiery the great problem of the PrevenUon ; from the Pasquotank Hosiery Com of venereal diseases. i )ally an(j trje( to sell them to Mike "The All-America Conference to Mel'(re They lave recovered the be hefd in Washington, - December l0Rieryi whicn fortunately Mettre 6th to 11th of this year, to deal with uul not part for matters of social hygiene, should re- EarIy Friday morning the alleged ceive from the public the most earn- (hieves were seen in atl automobile est co-operation in all of its efforts. wUh (he cgse Q goods They 8t0p- The people can no longer close their lQ expain t0 nersey Williams eves to the great dangers that sur- Ui,i( th(?y had had a hanl time get. round them and; their children. , Ui m from NortoIki DUt Williams Only by a frank recognition of such noticf,d that tlie aut0 Dore a North nnrt hv the studying and ,,,,,,,, r,nfne, ami he took the carrying out of measures to combat 'oviis can they be overcome Public interest in these matters therefore, becomes public duty " Miss Alice Paul, cnairman ol ( ; tional Women's Party, writes: n 5uc HEARING TOMORROW "Public health is one of the fields Washington, Nov. 17. Witnesses in which women, 'up to this time, (,:n,ct from lrc:a;,J were first to be have played too small a part. It is lu,ar(1 ,)V tl)e commssion from the right that they should have an in- pommiUpe of, one hundred invesli rluential voice in public health pro- gat1ng renditions in Ireland which grams and assume their fTtil share of K1,.tl)ono(1 ils public hearings until responsibility In protecting the tomorrow. health of the country. "It is to be hoped that this All- j America Conference will bring wo-' men to the fore and enlist their in terest and support in health matters to a greater extent than heretofore." Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, of the Women's Peace Society, who has re cently come to this country from ' England at the instance of Mrs. wonrv villard. chairman, writes: "I think all women should favor the object sought by the AU-Amer- j ica Conference, but I deprecate the' iisp of roerrive or repressive mea- sure I oUling with social evils J Brownsville. Tex., Nov. 17.-. The polic e onuri. and the prisons Harding on his way to New Orleans should I not be used to limit personal today to board a ship for Panama 1 snouiu not m , exl,(,ctrd to decide today whether or MKl'da Clvde Clarke, one of the not he will accept the invitation to stiff editors of Hip Pictorial Review, visit Mexico. The ship may be or start editors ol at Vera Cruz writes: "Now that we women have a di rect influence I believe it is our first duty to use it persistently to straight en the eyes or men legislators and men programme takers who tradi tionally look two ways at once on so cial ethics. For, when we get to the root of the problem, we reach the fundamentals of half the social prob lems on whicJi we are spending mil lions of dollars and much time and , thought. The American public learned almost over night early in the war, that to tolerate prostitution meant to tolerate venereal disease. Then'they befcan to realize that con tinence for men is at least thinkable. Our efforts Bhould not be to make man's world safe for vice. Let us begin here to use our new' power tonstructively, directly nH serious v. Let us vote for the men who are wing straight and for the measures tint will make a cleaner America dinner morally, mentally and physic ally." Mrs. Maud Wood Park, chairman 1TXERAL MILS, SARAH JONES The funeial servi'ces of Mrs. Sarah Jones, who died at the home of her son, Walter Jones, on Parsonage , street, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock were conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, by Dr. G. W. Clarke, Interment rt.11 1 Atnv.. SCOUTS MEET TUESDAY Troop Five, Boy Scouts, met Tues- day night. c. Hollowell was elected megsengeri At the basketball game defeated by the Beav- wa3 re. i poited doing splendidly after His i operation at St. Vincents and sent h.s, thinks to the boys for their gifts ,-.nd letters. GOES TO HOSPITAL Little Katherine Taft was taken tr, at vinront'a Hosnital In Norfolk - Wednesday for an operation to have uimber down and turned it over to the police. The police are looking for the culprits, but have. not caught them yet. MILLS CURTAIL PRODUCTION- Boston, Nov. 17. Total produc tion is less than half that of a year ago ir. New England textile indus tries employing 300,000 operative, according to the estimate from a can vass of mill centers, j Some mills curtailed as high as i SO per cent, others have closed en- tirely, the majority adopted a short ' er working schedule. MAY STOP AT MEXICO of the National, League of Women Voters, of which Mrs. Carrie Chap man Catt Is honorary chairman, writes: "The All-America Conference on Venereal Diseases, to be held In Washington December 6-11, seems to me to be one of the most import ant gatherings on public health and morals ever called in this country. "Tho National League of Women Voters has already pledged itself to a program of social hygiene, mapped out by Dr. Valeria H. Parker, chair man of its committee on social hygiene. This program covers ac tivities to bring about the abolltlbn of commercialized prostitution, the control of venereal diseases, protec tion of the public from the contagion spread by delinquents and defectives, and the special care of minors." C. A. Cooke is offering 25 or one-fourth off original low price on all Suits and Overcoats. See ad. on another page, Adv. VILLA HEADS BIG NEW COLONY In Lower California With Fif teen Hundred Men Farming With Modern Machinery, It . Is Now Reported San Diego, Cal., Nov. 17. Villa is reported at the head of a big coloniz ing scheme in Lower California with 1,500 men farming with modern machinery. j it had been thought that he had settjed in Chihauhau on land given him by the government. Sends Message To League of Nations Washington, Nov. 17. President j Wilson today sent a message to the president of the League of Nations! Assembly at Geneva, extending per sonal greetings to the Assembly, and expressing the "hope and belief that their labors will he of immense value' to the whole civilized world." j No Corporation To I r . l r ' ii.! I ixiena Recognition Washington, Nov. 17. No corpo ration, no group of corporations or Individuals is going to deliver Amer ican recognition to Mexico, it was stated authoritatively at the State Department todayr 10 Miners Rescued From Burning Mine Five Bodies Found, One Still Missing Men Entrapped 20 Hours When Tunnel Dug Earlgton, Ky., Nov. 17. Ten min-! ei's were rescued from the burning! Arnold Coal Mine near here today. I The bodies of five others wereJound.j One other person is missing. A tun- liel was dug around the fire which ' shut off entry. The men were en-' trapped 20 hours. SAYS THAT THREE CAN KEEP PEACE Bishop From Europe Speaking at Norfolk Sees Great Trin ity in America, Russia and England Norfolk, Nov. 17.-Bish.op Her-! belt I). Bury, of Northern and Cen-1 tral Europe, addressing the Kplsco-j pal Synod of the Province of Wash-j ingion in session here today, declar-j ed that the League of Nations will I not be necessary when Russia is put ou her feet and stands together with America and England because these three great nations united will be strong enough to keep the peace of , the world. AMERICAN FORCES HAVE LEFT SIBERIA San Francisco, Nov. 17. The last of the American forces have left Si beria, Brigadier General Graves said here today. Drive Off Bandits J After Gun Battle Denver, Nov. 17. Bandits at tempted to hold up and rob the Union Pacific passenger.. train near, here today. They fagged the train, but were driven off by the train crew after a gun batile. , They later derailed the following train. IX KITKKIOK COl 1ST The jury in the case of the Hig glns Lumber Company vs. the Eliza beth City Shipyard returned a ver dict Wednesday at the close of the morning session In favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $1936.57. The plaintiff, an Alabama concern, was suing for an account for lumber In the amount of about $24000. The defendant company contended thai the lumber was not up to specifica tions and was worth less than halt the amount claimed by the plajntiff. PRACTICE TONIGHT The Choral Society meets tonight at usvca-thlrty for practice. A full attendance Is requested. 1 FARMERS FAVOR HOLDING GRAIN Not a "Strike" For Any Set Price, However Need Fi nancial Aid In Order to Store Grain Chicago, Nov. 17. While not fav oring a grain "strike" for any set price, sentiment among organized farmers In the great agricultural states of the Middle West runs strongly toward holding back grain as far as practicable for better prices, according to canvass made here. This survey of sentiment was taken by the Illinois Agricultural Association. , Reports were received by secre taries of state farm bureau federa tions in Missouri, Minnesota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin and Kentucky. In no cases did a state federation report it had advised a "strike." . Need of credit facilities to enable farmers to hold their wheat if they want to was puiuted out from sev eral states. One state secretary wrote he was "using the present con ditions as an argument in favor of the farmers getting into the big marketing game In Such a way that they will be able to finance It and to store considerable gf the grain as it is offered." "The attitude I have taken in the matter is this," wrote H. D. Lute, of LliicolnT NebTecretaryof " lheNe braska Farm Bureau Federation, "that it Is wrong to set an arbitrary price of $3 a bushel and that it is hardly advisable to ask the farmers to hold their wheat unless we are in a position to help them on the finan cial and storage ends' of the game. But I do tell the farmers that I be lieve wheat will be higher and that it will be a good thing to hold it if they are in a position to do so." Writing that the South Daklita Farm Bureau Federation "docs not believe a 'wheat 'Stfiko' necesnary or desirable for the country," Secretary P. J. Crandoll, of Huron, said, "our method of handling the situation is to furnish farmers with accurate In formation regarding the wheat mar ket to help them in determining what action is best for their needs. The fanners will hold their wheat off the market without a doubt if they are able to get credit which will al low them to carry their products. The credit situation is the key lo the whole matter. We are advising that the world wheat situation warrants holding of the crop if credit ajlnws and using our best efforts to help bring financial relief." Officially the Missouri Farm Bu reau Federation has made no recom mendation. A. J. Meyer, at Columbia, executive s-ecretary, wrote. "As in dividuals." he nddPd, "all members of our executive committee take the attitude that where farmers can af ford to hold wheat they should by all means do so. This is on the theory that present prices are about as low as we can reasonably expect them to go. Since we are not in a position to guarantee $3 wheat, we can hardly advise farmers to hold for $3." The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Fed eration does not endorse "strikes" as a. means of controlling the price of farm products, wrote Secretary C. A. Peters, of Rosendale, Wis. "Ac cording to the present situation in regard to wheat we believe that the low prices are unjustifiable and that it would be good business policy for the farmers to discontinue heavy marketing and allow the market to adjust itself." From Iowa, E. II. Cunningham, or Ames, secretary of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, wrote, "We rea lize that it is the most difficult thing to hold grain and we do not recom mend that it be held to arbitrarily force prices t unreasonable height. Of course we have no credit system whereby we can hold all the grains of the country, but we are advising oi'r ftrmers to slow down in lnar kcting for the present untiljthis period of demoralization in prices has somewhat recovered." r4TE-H.YIKN John Harold Pate and Miss Eunice1 Beatrice Hayden, both of Ports mouth, were married in this city Monday afternoon by Rev. H. K. Williams at his residence on West Main street. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Robinson, of this city, and Mrs. William B. Blade", of New Bern, left Monday for Haiti more, where Mrs. Blades Is at Dr. Kelly's private hospital for an opera Hon. DEFEATED UKRANIANS FLEE FROM BOLSHEVIKI Warsaw, Nov. 17. (By The Associated Press) Bolshevik cavalry swept through the Ukrainian lines today and the Ukranians are fleeing de- feated, evacuating Kiev and all other towns held. PROGRAM FOR BOYS CONCERT ',1 ,. . Following is the program for the Boys Band concert to be given in the High School auditorium next Wed nesday evening. Part 1 J. II. Zeigler March. Composed by I). F. Godfrey By J. H. Zeigler Band. Vocal Solo Selected Concert Waltzes. Tarheel. Com posed for this concert by D. F. God frey By J. II. Zeigler Band. Vocal Solo Selected Saxhorn Solo When 'You and I Were Young Maggie By Master Melvin Davis Do-Do-Duo Silver Threads By Williams and Davis Vocal solo Selected Two Irish Jigs By Boys Band Part II Overture The Favorite Arranged by D. F. Godfrey By J. II. Zeigler Band Vocal solo Selected. Grand Concerto for cornet a pis ton composed and played by D. F. Godfrey Vocal solo Selected. Intermezzo "Betsey" D. F. God freyBy J. II. Zeigler Band National Air By J. H. Zeigler Band. The names ot the singers will ap pear later. WILL MEET IN MARCH Washinnion, Nov. 17. The South ern Commercial Congress will hold its next convention in Washington in March immediately preceding tho inauguration of Harding. This congress will discuss the leg islative program of the United States Congress for solution of in ternal problems and related inter national reconstruction. itirn iixs I H(l IIKXDKIISOX P. C. Cohoon has returned from Henderson where, with his wife ho was called by the sudden death of his wife's sister's husband. Mrs. Co boon will remain with her sister for another week or -more. MOHKISKTTK-STKVKXS Mrs. I). It. Kramer and Miss Km mn Uoodard Willis have issued in vitations to a tea to be given at the home of Mrs. Kramer on Thursday afternoon, November 18, in honor of Miss Susie Stevens, whose marriage to Herbert W. Morrisetto on Novem ber 24 will be one of the social events of the noMli. STEAMER IN DISTRESS New York, Nov. 17. The Spanish steamer. Yule, bound for Dunkirk from Baltimore called for help today off the New Jersey coast. CHAMPION COLT SOLD New York, Nov. 17. Peter Volo. (; world's champion trotting colt, was sold to Walnut Hall Farm today for $0,000. IX POLK K COUKT Tom Albertson, who lives on the Desert Road, was fined $10 and costs in poiieo rourt" Wednesday" for' as sault with deadly weapoW. Jerry Margart and Walter John son, the latler colored, were taxed the costs for participating In an af fray. FUNERAL LITTLE CHILD South Mills, Nov. 17. The fun eral of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Whitehurst was conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. V. E. Duncan. The little child died Sun day ufter n very short illness. I'Asyi ALE OX TRIAL Norrmtown, Pa., Nov. 17. August Pasquale, confessed kidnapper and slayer of 13 months old Blakely Coughlin, was placed on trial here today. HHOT TRYING TO ESCAPE White Gate, Ireland, Nov. 17. Four of bIx men arrested under the Restoration Act were shot dead to day while trying to egcape from their escort. "C0NSTANTINE IS Says Former Premier Who De clares That King Will Come Back Soon as Plebescite Shows People's Choice Athens, Nov 17. (By The Associated Press) ;"Constant ine is our rightful King," for mer Premier Gounarnis, leader of the successful party in the elections, told newspaper cor respondents today. "We expect him back as soon as the plebescite shows that the people want him." Former Premier Rhallis has formed a new cabinet, succeed ing the Venizelos government. Athens, Nov. 17. (By The Asso ciated Press) Venizelos is said to attribute his defeat to the weariness of the people of politics and to his opponent's charge that lie was put ting Greece in the hands of for eigners. Queen mother Olga, of Greece, will probably assume the regency today. "HOLY CITY" IS FRIDAY NIGHT Splendid Orchestra and Soloist Will Support Local Talent In First Concert "The Holy City" will be sung by the Elizabeth City Choral Society Friday evening at the high school au ditorium, beginning promptly at 8 o'clock. Tickets are on sale at Selig's for one dollar, or an associate member's card may be secured for one dollar, entitling the holder to two tickets.' The Begar Orchestra of Ports mouth will accompany the oratorio and a special soloist, K. L. Hullslck, i tureS of unusual Interest In addition to tho fact that the best talent of the city, under the very capable direc tion of F. It. Hufty, make up the personnel of the oratorio. Following Is the program: Part 1 (Contemplation) Kxnlanation Rev. G. F. Hill. Overtu re Orchestra Mr. Skinner and Chorus -No Shadows Yonder Air Mr. Foreman My Soul Is Atliirst For God TrioMrs. Burroot, Mrs. Fearing, Miss Sheep At Kventlde It Shall Be Light. Chorus They That Sow In Tears Air-Mrs. Duff Kye Hath Not Seen Chorus To Thee, O Dear, Dear Country. Chorus Thine is the Kingdom Part II ExplanationRev. G. F. Hill Intermezzo Orchestra Mr. Hullslck and chorus A New Heaven and New Earth. Chorus Let the Heavens Rejoice Air Mr. Foreman To the Lord, Our God. Air Mrs. Twiddy Come Ye Blessed. Quartet Mrs Fearing, Miss Sheep, fir. Skinner, Mr. Hullslck The Fin ing Pot is for Silver. Air Mrs. Foreman These Are They Which Game rjuyt Mrs. Foreman, Mrs. Ben nettThey Shall Hunger No More Mrs. Foreman, Mr. Hullslck and Ladles Chorus List the Cherubic Hosts ' " Mrs. Rump and Chorus Eye Hath Not Seen Chorus Great and Marvelous Are Thy Works MARK MA.IETTE DEAD Norfolk, Nov. 17. Mark Majotte, C5, prominent attorney and ex-state senator of North Carolina, died at a local hospital here yesterday after noon at 4:40 o'clock. He Is survived by his mother, Mrs. Virginia Majette, of Portsmouth; his wife, Mrs. Bet tie Majette, or Columbia, N. C; one sis ter, Mrs. Charles A. Parker, of Ra leigh: two brothers, J. A. Majette, of Portsmouth, and R. A. Majette, of fuino, N. C. The body will bo for warded this morning by the Sea board Air Line to Como for funeral and burial. Dr. .S. G. Wright and John Wil liams, of Indlantown, were In the city Wednesday.