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THE WEATHER Generally fair and warmer tonight and Thurs- day. Gentle to moderate S. and S. W. winds. ' CIRCULATION Tuesday 2,021 Copies ' VOL. XL FINAL EDITION ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 25, 1921 FOUR PAGES NO. 121. ALL IS READY FORJLUNCHEON Second Chamber of Commerce Bi-Monthly Get-Together Af fair Will Deal With Whole sale Merchandising Here Tickets are going fast for the bi monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon to be held at the Chamber banquet room Thursday from 12:15 to 1:30, and members who have not yet obtained 'theirs should do so without delay. The hundred or more Chamber of Commerce members who attended the first of the bi-monthly luncheons two weeks ago expressed themselves unanimously as enthusi astlcally in favor of the new get together plan embodied in the lunch eons, and all are looking forward with anticipation to Thursday's luncheon , the "second event of its kind. The topic at the Thursday bi monthly, luncheon will be wholesale merchandising, particularly as relat ed to the business development of Elizabeth cfity. The speaker on this topic is one of the leading whole salers of this city, and a- worth-while address is assured. Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at 65 cents each. The lunch eon will be served by Mrs. J. P. Thompson, who is operating a lunch room in the Chamber of Com merce banquet room daily for the convenience of the public. The local Chamber of Commerce ifl undertaking an extensive mem bership campaign among the rural merchants of Currituck, Camden, Perquimans, Gates and Dare Coun ties. Nearly all the Pasquotank County merchants are", already en rolled as members of the organiza tion. ' Harding's Sister Is Sued For Libel Washington, May 25. Mrs. Caro lyn Votaw, sister of President Hard ing, was made defendant in a twenty five thousand dollar suit for alleged libel, filed in the District of Columbia Supreme Court- today by Dr. G. R. Lee Cole, v:)io claims that his good - name and reputation were damaged as the result of a letter written by Mrs. Votaw to Justice Stafford dur- lng the trial of domestic difficulties of Cole and his- wife. HARDING REACHES CAPITAL Washington, May 25. President Harding and his party returned to this city today aboard the yacht Mayflower from New York. The ar rival of the vessel was delayed by tad weather. HANDSOME HOME BURNED Four Oaks, May 21. Lynnholm, the handsome $75,000 home of B. B. Adams, was .destroyed by fire, be lieved to have been of incendiary jorlgin, this mornln? at 1:30 o'clock. The house was a total loss and on ly part of the furniture even on the lower floor was saved. Robbery of silverware and Jewelry preceded the Are, it is believed. The foregoing Item "is of much Interest here because of the marriage of Miss Katherlne Hlnton, of this city, to William Gaston Adams, son of B. B. Adams: Mrs. William Caston Adams, writ ing to her sister here, Mrs. James G. Fearing, tells how narrowly the family, including herself and hus band, escaped death in the fire. CUSTOM HOUSE BOMBED ,, London, May 25. Reports of an attack qn the Dublin, Ireland, cus tom house were received here this afternoon,- One account states that the building was set afire by bombs thrown into it. The confused ac counts do not mention the fate of the custom officials Inside the building. Harding To Present Naval Men Diplomas Washington, May 25. President Harding has accepted an invitation to present diplomas to the graduat ing class at the Naval Academy at Annapolis June 2nd. . TWO KILLED IX FIGHTING Buenos Aires, May 25. Two per sons were killed In fighting here to day between union and non-union port workers. Miss Mary Balfour, of Norfolk, is the guest of her cousins, Misses Mary and Marguerite LeRoy on West Main street. ' . Wright Is Sole American Survivor I Holyake, May 25. Hunter lost in the fifth round, leaving Wright the sole American representative of the thirteen originally entered. Holyake, Eng., May 25. J. H. Douglas, of Chicago, was defeated by John Ball, of Liverpool today, leav ing only two Americans, F. J. Wright, of Boston, and Dr. Paul Hunter, of Los Angeles, as contend ers for the British amateur golf championship. Holyake, Eng., May 25. Bobby Jones, of Atlanta, considered the. probable contender for, the British amateur golf championship, was de feated today by Allun Graham, six up and five to play. Cyril Tolley, British amateur champion, was defeated by J. B. Beddard, two up and one to play. Fownes, of Pittsburgh,' was de feated by Wright, of Boston. DIDN'T FEEL LIKE FIGHTING "I don't feel like fighting tonight. Let's put it off till tomorrow night," Mrs. White Is reported to have re plied when her spouse, Mason White, colored, suggested that they have a friendly little scrap Tuesday night. Mason went after his razor anyhow, chased his wife out of thehouse, and paid the costs of a hearing In city police court Wednesday morning as the result of his impetuosity. SECOND OLDEST TOWN CELEBRATES Fredericksburg, Va., Dedicates Monument to Early Settlers, and Gives Historic Pageant Today Fredericksburg, Va., May, 25. This city, probably the second oldest in the country, is celebrating today its 250th anniversary as an estab lished township, although the rec ords show that Captain John Smith landed here 68 or 6.3 years previous. The celebration includes the dedi cation of the monument to the early settlers, the unveiling of tablets at historic spots, a pageant depicting the historic development of the town, and a parade. Santa Fe Employes Ordered Laid Off San Bernardino, May 25. :An or der for a reduction in the number of employes in the mechanical depart ment of the Santa Fe railroad was issued today. Continued decrease in traffic is said to be the reason for the order. FLY IS GREATEST MENACE TO HEALTH During Summer Months, States Dr. C. B. Williams, County Health Officer, to Reporter Of The Advance "The fly is the greatest single men ace to the health of Pasquotank County people during the summer months," says Dr. C. B. Williams, County Health Officer of Pasquotank. "The importance of proper screening against this troublesome and danger ous Insect cannot be over emphasized. Born and bred in the vilest filth, it spreads such diseases as typhoid, tuberculosis, and the most dangerous type of disentery among babies." "Careful protection of breads, meats and green vegetables from flies is most important from a health standpoint,", continues Dr. Williams, "for only in this way can the ravages of disease be effectively checked. The files come into contact with the discharges of infected persons, be come covered with the dangerous germs and then a little later crawl over food carelessly left uncovered, contaminating It and literally convert ing It into poison. "Do not buy bread and green vege tables from dealers who fall to pro ject these foods completely from flies; and never eat anything that flies have crawled upon. I urge that the women of the city form a league to refuse to buy food from storekeep ers who do not keep the fly away from their stocks," Is Dr. William's advice. "Flies kill more babies in the summer than all other agencies combined. Houses should be care fully screened., and all filth so cov ered that it cannot be boused as a breeding place by these most danger ous of insects." JYILL FEEL RELIEF BY JULY FIRST Farmers May Be Sure That Lever Is Their Best Friend, Says Congressman Hallet S. Ward Editor The Advance: . After receiving a large number of letters from the District asking me for information as to the condition of the Farm Loan Bank and the hope of its getting back into active service, I went to the office of Mr. Udell and j Mr. Lever and had a heart to heart j talk to.tliem and asked them and es- pecially Mr. Lever what to write j back home. They gave me this for an answer: "The Bank was completely tied up from March 1920, to March 1921, and became greatly alarmed for its existence. AS soon as the Supreme Court decision was handed down, we went actively to work, and the best that was possible to do was to float a loan of $24,000,000 in order to get funds to lend to farmers. It requir ed the purchase of certificates of de posit as guarantee for this loan. No loan can be made by any person or corporation without something be hind it as a guarantee. The 16th day of April was the earliest dav this bond issue could be put on the mar ket. These bonds are 6 bonds, non taxable. After the first few days they sold with surprising rapid ity, until we had sold about seveu teen millions of dollars. This was about the first of May. About this time the Great Northern Railway floated a $250,000, Oho bond Issue at 8. This extra 3 interest drove our bonds off the market for a few days. This seriously cut down our sales. This morning we are closing for another million, and In a few days we have every reason to believe the issue will be entirely , sold. We will then fetart where we left off a year ago, and take up the arjpjlca tlons for loans in the order ot time in which they were made as far at practicable, but It will take some time to reorganize the work, as we have lost a great deal of the old force and new conditions are naturally intro duced in nearly every bank In the country. We think it is safe to pro mise your people that they will feel relief by the first of July." It was a great privilege to have this talk and learn the Inside work ings of the bank. I talked at lenzth wllk.Mr. Lever, that active, sharp eyed, devoted little man from South Carolina, little in stature but big in brain and heart; and if the farmers have a friend on earth, It is Lever. The next step to be taken for the building up of the efficiency of this bank Is a bill now pending In both Houses of the Congress to create a $50,000,00ft revolving fund, which means a fund to be loaned this bank by the government, to be called up on its demand and used as a reserve fund or guarantee of -bond Issues a they are floated from time to time. Any part of It drawn and so held will be retired as Boon as possible, and it is not costing the government a penny. This bill will pass, but will drag its length along through the Congress, probably several weeks. Senator Smoot in the Senate and Mr. Madden, of Illinois, in the Housa Introduced a bill in the Sixty-sixth Congress to make the bonds of this bank taxable. This would destroy the bank. I was told that thev had both agreed to recede, from their do sltion, and the commissioners to whom 1 talked have confidence that the effort will not be repeated. They are both, however, continuing tholr position as to the Joint stock bank, and if they succeed, I do not e how this latter Institution can sur vive. . If anything can be done to get the boneflts of this bank extended to the southern farmer, Mr. Lever may be counted on to do it, and I have con fidence that by the middle of the summer the business conditions in the south and west will feel the effect of the activities ot this best of all friends. I shall be glad to answer any spe cific Inquiry, and was told by Mr. Lever not to trouble myself with letters written to me about it any further than to refer them to1 him. HALLET S. WARD Body Is Identified Police Hint Murder Los Angeles, May 25. The body of the elderly woman found at San ta Monica 8unday has been iden tified as that of Mrs. Catherine Field, wealthy retired business woman of Chicago. i Police express the belief that she was murdered. SUMMER SCHOOL BEGINS JUNE 20 Unusually Good Courses Being Arranged For Teachers of Currituck, Camden, Pasquo tank and Perquimans A county summer school for the teachers ot Currituck, Camden, Pas quotank and Perquimans Counties will be held at Elizabeth City during the six weeks beginning -Monday, June 2n. according to County Super intendwtt M. P. Jennings, of Pas quotank. The teachers who are especially urged to attend this sum mer sc hool are those who are not graduate of stuudard accredited high schools; holders of county sec ond grade certificates; holders of provisional certificates, and holders ot teachers' permits. It is suggested' that those teach ers who have State elementary cer tificates or others of higher rating at tend apiiioved State summer schools, for thus they may not only renew their cert'iicatcs, but at the same time raise tlio value of them as well. The summer school at Elizabeth City will lie under the general sup ervision ol' Miss Hattie Parrott, su pervisor f teacher-training in this district of North Carolina. Teachers are urged to enter on the first day, as to secure credit,, a total attend ance of 25 days must ."be shown. For further particulars , concerning the summer school, teaohers are advised to write id Superintendent M. P. Jennings, Elizabeth City, N. C, and Rny who wish assistance in securing board while here should also write to him. A gij!in ;ent number of well-trained instructors will be employed for the summer school, and preliminary preparations are being made for, a comprehensive and carefully planned -series of courses to mOet the varleJ needs oljhose who attend. Elizabeth City, charmingly located on the broad Pasquotank River, makes an ideal city for a summiH school of this type, and provides opportunity for' the combining of Inspirational work and a delightful vacation at one and the same time. From the large num ber of inquiries which Superintendent Jennings has already received con cerning a summer school here this year, he believes that the attendance will be exceptionally large. CHINESE STUDENTS WILL EAT LESS In Two Universities Yellow , Men Pledge Abatenious Liv ing In Order Save Food For Starving at Home Chicago, May 25. Chinese stu dents of the University of Chicago and Northwestern University," num bering more than 150, have agreed to limit the cost of their food to. 65 cents a day for the next three months. The money saved will be sent to China for the relief of the famine victims. BOTH SIDES CHARGE FRAUD And ' Result of Irish Parlia mentary Elections Likely Re main In Doubt Day or So I'.elfast. May 25. Wholesale chiitges of intimidation and imper sonation during the balloting in the parliamentary elections . are being made by both the Nationalists and the Unionists. The results of the election will probably not be known for a day or two. ALKRAMA TODAY 1 1 Jack Plckford, popular screen actor, is the posessos of the only orig inal perfect valet, secretary and all round man. That is one reason why the young actor shows such familiarity with the service of a valet in-the films. It is just the same as he gets at home, and be Is always sure of Mart holding coat, hat, stick or gloves in exactly the way and place they should be held, and Is shown in "The Man Who Had Everything," a Ooldwn picture, featuring Pickord, who comes to .the Alkrama today. Heinle operates on the theory that all things may be dodged by him who watts. Firing Continues Through the Night Follows Recent Riots In Which Fifty Were Killed and Two Hundred Wounded Alexandria, Egypt, May 23. De sultory firing In the streets ot this city -.continued through last night, following the recent riots in which nearly fifty persons were killed and about 200 wounded. London, May 25. Telephone wires between Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, have been cut and no news is coming from Alexandria today. Dis quieting rumors are current in Cairo. Dublin Cystom House Set Afire Wednesday Dublin, May 25. The custom house here was set afire by a large number of Sinn Felners at one-forty this afternoon, according to a State ment from Duhlin castle at threo p. m. By the time the fire brigade attacked the flames they had taken such a firm Hold that It was doubtful if much of the building could be eavd, the statement said. ALKKAMA TOMORROW "Tiger's Cub," a plcturizatlon of the famous novel by George Good child, in which William Fox pre sents his dazzling Btar, Pearl White, Is coming to the Alkrama Theater tomorrow. This story pulsates with the spirit of indomitable courage and daring which mark those who defy the ruggedness of the frozen North and the vicious elements it breeds In fhe struggle for existence. The supporting cast is made up of play ers whose ability has many times been demonstrated. Most of the action revolves around the characters portrayed by Pearl White, as the Cub; Thomas J. Car rlgan, as the son of an old prospec tor who was murdered for his gold mine; J.' Thornton Baston, as villain; and Frank Evans as "Tiger," who murdered the old prospector and was eager to p;n his own beautiful daughter for a half share in the stolen mine. COMMENCEMENT TO BEGIN FRIDAY NIGHT The opening of the 1921 com mencement of the City Craded 1 Schools will be featured by the pre sentation of the Senior class play, "Home Came Ted," on Friday night, May 27. The Seniors are rehears ing both day and night for the play, and, a well rendered performance is promised. On Tuesday night, May 31, will be given the operetta "Princess Chrys anthemum" by the seventh grade classes, under the direction of Miss Hattie Harney, principal of the grammar school. This operetta is replete with catchy musical num bers, the scenery and costumes are beautiful and tastefully chosen, and for sprlghtllness and charm it will vie with any previous production of the kind in this city. Judge Francis D. Winston, of Windsor, will deliver the com mencement address on the night of Thursday, June 2, when diplomas will be presented to the 1921 gradu ates of the high school. Each night's program will begin promptly at eight o'clock, and the public Is cordially Invited to attend all. Prize Given At Chamber Luncheon At the bi-monthly luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce to be held Thursday at 12:15, Louis Smith, manager of he Motorist Supply Co., Inc., will give away a handsome auto mobile spotlight to the person offe Ing the best suggestion of a civic or Industrial nature that will prove of benefit to the city. Besides this prize there will be an Interesting talk by a wholesale grocer regarding this city as a center for wholesale grocers and of other facts regarding that business and Its relationship to the community. This will be the second luncheon of this nature held by the Chamber and a large crowd will evidently be present Judging by the reservations already made. Tickets may be se cured by phoning to the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The fact that steel bullets are cheaper doesn't intrigue the dough boy. The quarters he got in Francs taught him to beware of anything called a billet. RECEPTION AT PARISH HOUSE Old Rectory Papered, Decorat ed and Refurnished For Con version Into Sunday School Quarters For Christ Church An informal reception was given Tuesday night from eight to nine thirty o'clock by the vestry of Christ Episcopal church to Introduce the church membership to the new parish house at 406 East Church street. The parish house, formerly known, as the old rectory, was thus used for more than fifty years before the erec tion of the present rectory. It has since been rented out as a homo un til ubout two months ago, when, the vestry voted to turn the building over to the Sunday school for use as a parish house, the rooms to be eon verted into Sunday school class rooms. The three strongest organizations of Christ Episcopal church, which comprise the Brotherhood of St. An drew, the Ladies' Guild and St. Cath erine's Guild, eaqh chose a room to furnish complete, and working with the cliurch, they have finished the work this week. As additions to the equipment of the rooms, four handsome tables were given by F. O. Jacocks, and two organs by W. P. Duff. The parish house is fitted with an electric bell operated from the church by the superintendent of the Sunday school to indicate class periods. At Tuesday night's reception, the guests were much Interested in a chart displayed in the hall of the parish house illustrating the five fields of service In Sunday school work, and depicting most graphically the work of each class In these fields. Christ Church .Sunday school is one of the few in the diocese that have progressed to tho extent that the expenses of the Sunday, school are" Included in the church budget. Each class Is permitted to make Its contribution to which ever it de sires of the five fields of service. The rooms at 1ho parish house are most tastefully decorated und pap ered. Dainty curtains at tho win dows add to the delightfully cosy ap pearance of them all, and, besides, there is adequate equipment in black boards and other accessories for Sun day school work. The Sunday school has a library that includes books for teachers and classes, down to the smallest children. Some of the Sun- day school classes have already prac tically furnished their individual rooms, and the entire parish house will soon ho completely equipped. 1 A feature of the decorations at the Tuesday night reception was the abundance ot potted plants and cut flowers. RoBes, nasturtiums, pop ples, sweet peas, pinks, cosmos, cal llopsis, roses, hydrangea and other flowers were In prodigal profusion, and added much to tho brightness and charm of the attractively fur nished rooms. , . MUST LIST TAXES There are only six more days In which to list taxes. Those who' fail to do this within the given time will have to pay double tax. The list takers are at the court house each day from 8:20 to 12 and from 1:30 to 6. ' Mrs. Southard Will Return To Idaho Honolulu, May 25. Governor Mc Carthy today signed the extradition' papers for the return of Mrs. Paul V. Southard to Twin Falls, Idaho, where she Is wanted in connection with the death of Edward Meyer, her fourth husband. .A deputy sheriff will leave with her June first. New Plan To Settle Silesian Question Paris, May 25. The latest plan for the settlement of the Upper Si lesian controversy, . supposedly a British suggestion. Is to give Poland and Germany respectively the com munes that voted In their favor in the plebesclle but to hold the entire territory under control for two years. URGE 1UPGKT TEV MILLIONS St. Louis, May 24. Tho'flnanclal program of the Southern Presby terian church was considered today by the General Assembly. Among tne proposals submitted on expenses for the next five years by the com mittee on systematic beneficences and stewardship was on urging a budget ot ten millions. . Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Buckmaster and little daughter, Mary Frances, have returned to their borne in Nor folk after visiting relatives here.
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