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WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday, little change in temperature. Gentle to moderate S. W. winds. CIRCULATION Friday 1,645 Copies VOL, XI. FINAL EDITION ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 13, 1921 FOUR PAGES NO. 188. BESCUE WORKER : BIAIffiS A REPORT : t.i: Mavor Goodwin Writes State Commission Of Public Welfare For Information on American Rescue Workers Following Instructions from the Cl-1 ty Council, "Captain" R. S. Wooten ( of the American Rescue Workers, now operating in this city, recently sub mitted a detailed report covering the activities of the organization here to .Mayor W. Ben Goodwin. Mayor Goodwin states that the report shows small collections taken up by Woot-, en and his helpers, of which about 120 was aDDlied to charity. Wooten lias been here three months. t Wooten states in his report that he is allowed a salary of $15 a week for himself, and $2 a week for each of his child assistants, a total of from $19 to $21 a week. Generally speak ing, his report Bhows that the col lections of the outfit have little more than paid enough to meet this ex pense. Mayor Goodwin has written to the State Department of Public Welfare for detailed information as to the status of the Workers in North Carolina. The following letter has been re ceived here: August 11, 1921. City Attorney, I Elizabeth City, N. C. I Dear Sir: I have a clipping from a newspaper published in your city, which says the Mayor of your city and the City Attorney have been fighting one Cap tain Wooten, who has had ciarge of the American Rescue Workers in 3 Z., !.- This article also condemns the work of this organization in this city and state. I wish to advise you that i am a memoer 01 me uuaru ui ui- rectors - of the American Rescue Workers in Atlanta, Ga., and further wish to say that this organization does more real charity in Atlanta, Georgia, than all other institutions and organizations put together In this city. In reference to the American Res- :ue Workers Imitating the methods of the Salvation Army here, I wish to state to you iranmy mat is not a better game is promised man me true. one on Friday. The batteries were: I would appreciate it very much if City Road Webb, Elliott and Bray; you would drop me a line and tell Blackwell Memorial Morris and me the exact status of this case, and Kirby. Umpires Benton and Tran of the standing of this organization nie Crank. in your city, and I will gladly refer) you. for any Information that you or WELFARE OFFICE PLEASED any of your city officials might desire, OVER GEORGIA VICTORY to Honorable James L. Key, Mayor of Atlanta; Mr. Gus Johnson, City War den, Atlanta; 'St. Elmo Massengale, den. Manager of Massengale Adver- tising Agency, Chandler Bldg., At- lanta'Gt-.. IUUIB Bljr 11 UI, EARL M. CARMAIN. Wooten made a report Saturday afternoon, covering his receipts, d is- hursements and ceneral activities during the past three months, and showing that his general collections strong Boards of Public Welfare in have amounted to $269.33, out of all the Southern States," Mrs. John which $25.50 has been given to char- son says. lty. Special additional collections ' The Georgia Board of Public Wel for charitable purposes amounted to fare Is only two years old, and al $54. He reports that he has spent; though the State Legislature passed 191V4 hours in visiting sick people.'a law. providing for this Board and visiting 113 homes, and that many times he has sat up all night with the ill. He has held 49 outdoor meetings nd 50 services Indoors. The fore- j by individuals. This summer's sea going report was made In response to sion of the Georgia General Assembly an inquiry from The Advance. Arrested For Murder Sixteen Years Ago Washington, Aug. 13 (By The As sociated Press) John Sousar, ne gro, was taken today charged to Charlotte, N. C, with the murder of Andrew S. Straight sixteen years ago American Actress Gagged In I rJrt'l)Urn 18 ecretary, LOnaon .ponding to the London, Aug. 13 (By The Associ ated Press) Florence Turner, American- actress, was today found bound and gagged in Hampstead Heath, and accused the man who at tacked her of robbery. Warrant Charges 1,f X:l, R.f .-4- man With murder Birmingham, Aug. 13 (By The As- soclated Pre.,.)A warrant charging murder was issued today against Ed. win R. Stephenson, barber preacher, who shot and killed Father James E. rv,.i. whn hA m.,,i ai.0,,.An'. daughter to a Catholic. Crowds at- for the tended the requiem priest. mass Mrs. R. C, Job and family left Sat- urday for a vacation trip to Nags Head, Are Looking For Another Victim (By The Associated Press) San Francisco, Aug. 13 Authorities here believe that there is another body buried near the grave of Father Patrick E. Heslin, the murdered priest. New evidence is reported found against William A. High tower, charged with the crime. FATI.F.n TO DIP ilVTQ. 1f nAYS Vital Ji W m. m. , P"Jnk Farmer Jail! Sentence On Fourth Conviction Under Dipping Law Galther Harris was sentenced to thirtv davB on the roads for failure to observe the State cattle dipping regulations. He noted an appeal to Superior Court, and was placed un- der bond. The severe sentence was of KUy Hawk, and were taken imposed by reason of three previous to Norfolk for surgical attention Fri convictions on th same charge. ,jay afternoon. The two had been V. B. Cartwrlght and Frank Bas- taken from Manteo on another boat night, in court on like charges of whjcn started for this city the night failure to dip their cattle, were fined before, but the boat broke down off $10 and costs each. Both noted ap- Kitty Hawk, and put in there for re peals, and were remanded to the pair8 and they came to this city on higher court. .the Hettie E. BLACKWELL DEFEATS CITY ROAD FRIDAY , 7 l", r':; wera , 7 717ZI the City Road nine in a ragged game by the score of 15 to 9 The game iacked the snap and interest of the nrevimia eames Deiweeii me iu of the teams, largely on account players not being in action for about two weeks. A few of the regular players were away and this also had a great deal to do with the poor play- jng. This was the first game in the series of nine to be played by these two aggregations. There will be two games played next week and the full lineup of both teams is expected and Raleigh, Aug. 13.-The bitter and determined fight over the detention of the State Board of Public Welfare which has been going on In the Georgia Legislature this summer has irJLTOJtiJBl!rLS .fUDIIC ' WBliarB vuivibid i 'Carolina, who are delighted over the Georgia Board's recent victory, says Mrs. Clarence A. Johnson, Commis- Kinner of Puhlic Welfare. I 1 "I am most interested In seeing Its support, the appropriation was not given, and the Board tan during Its first two years on funds contributed saw a bitter fight against the Board by members of the Legislature who wished to retrench. Governor Hard wick was also a strong opponent of the Welfare Board. After a struggle to the death, the Board won a signal victory In that It was not only retained, but Its full appropriation was paid, and debts t0 individuals cleared off by the State. Mrs. Johnson considers this a high tribute to the effectiveness of the r i - t, -.1 ,t.iAh n..H. t)iank i Public Welfare in North Carolina. MRS. MAJOR WHITE DEAD Mrs. Major White died Saturday morning at 1:30 at her home on Euclid Heights of paralysis after a linrerlnar IllneRS of eighteen months. The funeral will be conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at ... . , v wn,(Qm. i w J v v r w j j at v v . a ii iiiibiiioi t "Uil" 10 band- ch"dr;n' K;nyo,l White who Mve. on Body Road, and Mr L- P: M,f Ran' ' k' nd, T brothers. R C. Knight, o Jamesvlile, Va.; R. L. Knight, of South rtolk. and V. L. Knight, of Virginia Beach. ReV.C. B. Mashburn, of Charlotte, passed through the city Saturday to conduct revival at Coinjock, hit former field In Currituck County. :iTAX REVISION IS EXPLAINED Official Statement From White House Today Declares Aim Was to Adjust Burden Upon All Classes Washington, Aug. 13 (By The As sociated Press) An official state ment explaining the administration tax revision was today Issued from the White House, which declares that the aim was to establish methods which would raise the needed reve 'nue, to make collections sure, and to properly adjust the Duraen among all classes. Plaved With a GlHl - - With Usual Result 'Two Brothers Were . Hurt When I Third Accidentally Fired Weapon He Was Holding Two vmin ninr.i men suffering frora gunshot wounds were brought t0 this citv Friday on the gasboat nettle E. by Captain Mason Willis, Unconfirmed reports have it that the two youths, who are said to be brotners colored, are the sons of Joe Tlllett, of Manteo, and that they were with a third brother, who had a shotgun. They were monkeying with the weapon, when suddenly it oad g q and Mo gl(le of the other, The accldet is re. P?rted t0 have occurred Thursday aiiernoon. . Hungary Approves Peace Resolution Budapest, Aug. 13 (By The Asso- cated presg)The Hungarian Na- t,ona, As8embiy today unanimously approve( the peace resolution adopt- ej by tne united States Congress last July. The government was author-L. Ized to negotiate a treaty of peace with Washington. The Silesian Question On Program Again 1 ' Press)-It is understood here today that the Council of the League of Hons will be called August 20 to consider the Upper Silesian problem, i Police Disarmed By Western Mob Logan, W. Va., Aug. 13 (By The Associated Press) Two troopers of the State Police and two deputy sheriffs were surrounded and disarm ed by armed men near Sharpies, ac cording to the sheriff's report and the officers were ordered out of the community. SAMUEL COLT DEAD Providence, Aug. 13 (By The As soclated Press) Colonel Samuel P. Colt, chairman of the United States Rubber Company, died here today. Offered Ireland Dominion States London, Aug. 13 (By The Associ ated Press) Official confirmation! of reports that the British government offered Ireland dominion status was made at Lloyd George's today. residence VANSCIVER RUNS TO NAGS HEAD SUNDAY mu tr ...lit T an officer corre- - - """ Commissioner of I,ea,! aaln Sunday' ,eaT n the foot or Burgess street at eignt ociock Sunday morning and returning Sun day night a little after nine o'clock. The North River Line has provld- e(1 ,ra ,8a,B and nw chal"' and accommouaiiunn lor in in inp win un better than ever before. - Meals and refreshment's will be served on board' body EAST LAKE BOY ARRIVED HERE SATURDAY The body of Corporal Dennis F. Twlford arrived here Saturday and will be sent Monday to his old home at East Lake for burial. He was the eon of M. I). Twlford and lied fropj wounds reC3lved In France. f I8.500.000 For Shipping Hoard U'Mhlnrtnn An. 11 (Fir Ths A soclated Press) The House today passed a bill carrying $48,500,000 for Shipping Board eipenses until Jaauary first. : I (By The Associated Press) Washington, Aug. 13 Thirteen and one-tenth per cent of North Caro lina's population cannot read or write, the Census Bureau announced today. ! i Railroad Employes Pass On Reductions Will Say Whether They Are Satisfied With Decreases In Wages Ordered Cincinnati, Aug. 13 (By The As sociated Press) Strike ballots are be'ng distributed by the Brotherhood or nanway uterus, ireignt nanaiers, express and station employes to de termine if the wage reduction ord- erea Dv tne "anroaa wage Hoard is acceptable to them. " To Investigate Attack On Foster Havana, Aug. 13 (By The Associ ated Press) Investigation was ord ered today into the attack upon Le roy Foster, American and alleged il legal entry of American soldiers into Cuban homes in the search for his assailants. Will Let Americans Leave Of Free Will New York, Aug. 13 (By The Asso ciated Press) A cablegram from the Russian foreign minister received here this morning, announces that all American citizens have been granted permission to leave Soviet Russia at will. NEW HTORE TO ANNOUNCE OPENING DAY TOMORROW The new IT. S. Army and Navy Store will announce Its opening date in a page advertisement in this paper next week. The new coneera has Just had printed on The Advance press 12,000 circulars to advertise .. opening throughout this sec "We are not here to antagon tion ize the regular line merchants," says Morris Bandas, proprietor of the new store. "On the contrary, it has been our experience in other places that our advertising onngs more peopie to town to trade and adds to the him naaa nf thji VDffnlar lit, a .tnra. " -"""r" "" "ZL "v7ews the huge i pile of circulars In The Advance shop today. Incidentally, copy for this adver tisement reached The Advance Wed nesday and the full 12,000 were ready for delivery Friday morning. This is but an Illustration of the dis patch with which The Advance is prepared to handle this class of work. LEHS COTTON CONSUMED Over 13 Per Cent Are Illiterate ?v aoiiiiifeiuii, fu& u vj a j at Winfall soclated Press) Cotton consumed i during July amounted to 410.120' Ml8B Marv p- Bel1 ,s visiting bales lint and 60.019 bales llnters , frlends ln Mt- Hermon community, compared with last July with 520,489 Miss Mattle Spence Is suffering lint and 37,575 linters, the Census with a sprained ankle at her home Bureau announced today. on North Road street. The accident Consumption for the twelve months occurred Friday night at the home of ending July 31 amounted to 4,887,- Mrs. L. E. Skinner as Miss Spence 893 lint and 513,850 linters compar- started down the front steps. She ed with over 6,000,000 lint and over was thought at first to be seriously 300,000 of the year before. .hurt and Dr. Walker was called. - j Mrs. Carl Blades, who is visiting Former Premier Is Head Of New Cabinet Madrid, Aug. 13 (By The Assocl- ated Presi Former Premier An tonio Naura today assumed the pre miership of the newly-formed Span ish cabinet. MRS. ROYCE DEAD Mrs. Martha Boyce, aged 83, died Friday afternoon at three o'clock at the County Home, where she had lived for the past four weeks. Two weeks ago she fell and broke her rleht hln and did not recover from the Injury. She was a member of the First Baptist church, and the funeral was conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. II. K. Williams. RIVERSIDE TEAM IS FAST Following the delightful picnic at Epworlh church WpHiieaday. thf-re was an exciting game of baseball be tween llayslde and Riverside, which Riverside won 15 to 4. Afierwardi the Riverside team beat Sound Neck 9 to 7, on the same day, and Jasper Thompson, manager of the speedy winnliiE team, declares that the Rlv- erside boys are now ready to tackle anything that comes along, from the Elisabeth City Elks to the New York GlanU. May Call Out National Guard Governor Cooper States That Men Charged With Slaying Of William Brazell Will Be Protected From Mob Violence Columbia, S. C, Aug. 13 (By The Associ ated Press) Governor Cooper said today that he would call out the entire National Guard if necessary to bring Fox and Gapping here from Savannah for trial. License Tax On Soft Drink Retailers Abolition of Present Consumer Tax On Soft Drinks Favored by Ways and Meara Committee Washington, Aug. 13 (By The As sociated Press) Repeal of the ex press tax of one cent on every twenty cents of value and levying a nui lax 01 ten aoiiars on au soft drink retailers and twelve cents a gallon on manufacturers of cereal beverages was decided on today by the Ways and Means Committee. PERSONALS Prof. L. L. Stevens, superintendent of schools of Camden County, was in the city Saturday morning. Theodore Fletcher and Thomas Jennings, of the Weeksvllle section, motored to this city Saturday morn- ing. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mitchell and,ltlven the prisoners Is known only to dauKhter, Dora, of Old Trao. were here Saturday morning. C. J. Ward, M. N. Sawyer, S. W. Hastings and Herbert Peele motored to Sawyer's Creek Baptist church In rmdpn to hear Dr. Walter N. John. . ,Bon p BunQay Large crowds are attending these services at Saw yer's Creek this week. . Rev. Oscar Sawyer, of Chlnco teague, was in the city for a short time Saturday, having been Invited to Norfolk to fill the pulpit of a Bap tist church In that city Sunday. Mrs. W. D. MUIer and Mrs. O. W. Turner left Saturday morning to spend some time in Norfolk, where they will visit Mrs. Turner's daugh ter, Mrs. T. Grim White. Miller Misses Carrie and Hazel are spending some time with friends her mother ln Wilson, has recently had the misfortune to sprain both ankles. Mrs. Blades had Just recov ered from a nail wound in one foot which she received while working for the May Festival here. Harry G. Kramer left Saturday for Nags Head to bring back his family, who have been spending the season there. II. C. Ferebee, of Camden, was In the city Saturday. Speaking of the drouth in this section, Mr. Ferebee 881,1 the raln fe" on J"" w"en he his farm last had cut hay, though the shower did not reach as far as the court house. Miss Lula White has returned to her position with the M. Leigh Sheep Company after spending her vacation at Vlrglnln Beach. William P. Boettcher continues ln a very critical condition after several weeks' Illness at his home on Penn sylvania avenue. M. B. Culpepper seemed somewhat Improved Saturday morning, but is still seriously 111 at his home on Pennsylvania avenue, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Culpepper, Jr., m and son, or rags Jieaa. nave oeen called to the bedside of M. B. Cul- pepper. Augusta, Ga., Aug. 13 (By The Associated Press) The mob which was reported to have left Augusta early this morning for Savannah to seize C. O. Fox and Jesse Gappins, charged with the slaying of William Brazell, has apparent ly disbanded, as no signs have been seen of its members on the roada fading to the latter city. Savannah, Ga., Aug. 12. Acting upon newspaper information that fif teen automobiles loaded with men left Augusta at 11 o'clock tonight, presumably bound for Savannah to take from the Chatham County Jail, C. O. Fox and Jesse Gappins, alleged slayers of William Brazell, of Colum bia, city and county authorities im mediately set about to determine up on the reception that Is to be given the alleged mob. It Is estimated that it will take four hours for the machines leaving Augusta to cover the distance. Just what manner of protection is to be the officers, 1 Before the mob can reach Savan nah, however, unsurmountable force may control approaches to the Jail, the prisoners may be on their way to some other point or may be placed on a boat and taken to sea. At 1:30 o'clock they had not been taken from the Jail. Supt. Jennings Has Scholarship Blanks Onn PaNquotank County Hoy Go To State College With Tuition Free May Superintendent M. P. Jennings of the Pasquotank County school system announces that he has on hand a scholarship entitling the holder to free tuition in an agricultural course at State College for the approaching term. This scholarship, as stated ln a previous article, is worth $45 to the recipient. Superintendent L, L. Slevens, of the Camden County schools, also has a similar scholar ship, and those interested should see the superintendent of their county for further particulars. One young man In Pasquotank County, and one In Camden, by the provisions of these scholarships, may receive free instruction in agricul ture at State College, which ranks among the foremost colleges In the en,h nn-rvin. ..u..it,oi ,i ca, courgeB A grouni work ln modern scientific methods of farming Is worth much to any boy who plans to make farming his life work, ( "Witness Tree" Is In Hall Of Fame Washington, Aug. 18 (By The As sociated Press) To mark the two hundredth anniversary of known data In connection with the "Witness Tree" of the Donegal Presbyterian Church of Lancaster County, Pa., the American Forestry Association an nounces that the tree Is given a place In Trees' Hall of Fame. The nomln- atlon Is made by Martha Bladen Clark. The Witness Tree chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu tion has unveiled by the tree a monument and tablet. This tells how the congregation of the church gatnerea unaer tne tree 144 years s ni monm, wnen mey neara ixra tiowe was coming to Invade Pennsylvania, and "pledged loyalty to the cause of liberty."