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WHHSK1'' ?- .^v '.'V i - ? ? ?? c ?* -' - - ? ?.?? r- ? ?>?: .-..v ? .. "? w?'- V ? ? Congressmen Vent Rath Resignation Of Woodin Demanded as Welt as RecaQrof Davis Washington, May 26.?Angry voices were raised in Congress today, de manding-ftafr Secretary of the Treas ury Wooditt be driven from office and Norman H. Davis be matted from his roving ambassadorship because their naawe are high on the Bst of those who have received favors from the House of Morgan. Democrats and ftwpnhlifan* alike struck at two of President Roose velt's most trusted advisers. Bor rowing words that the President himself uttered on the day he was inaugurated, the cry was, in effect, to "drive the money changers from the temple so that we may now restore the ancient truths." No one came forward to defend Woodin, and he spoke not a word in his own behalf. One voice?that of Senator HQIard Tydings, Den> Md.,?pleaded in behalf of Davis. In the Senate caucus room the Morgan inquiry rolled on relentless ly grinding out a liberal supply of ? ammunition which such foes of con centrated wealth as Senators Robin son of Indiana, Long and - Wheeler seized eagerly and fired from the Senate floor. In the House, resentjnent oz con gressmen took a diffenent?a more concrete?form. Called upon to voto on a rule which would lead to passage of a- bill raising income tax rates on middle class America, Dem ocrats deserted their leaders in droves. Speaker Rainey and Ma jority Leader Byrns watched ner vously as orators shoulted it would ' be an injustice to load heavier taxes on a man earning, say $4,000 a year while the Senate investigation was bringing out the fact that Morgan ? and his partners had paid no in- 1 come taxes in this country for two years at least Adoption of the role, limiting de bate on President' Roosevelt's na tional recovery bill and barring amendments to it, was vital to the Democratic program. Rainey and Byrns had counted on an easy vic tory, just another swift roll call and ' another crushing majority. They had not calculated the extent of the rank and file resentment to the facts brought out in the Morgan in quiry. Representative Maiding Rep., Mat, led the attaek on the higher 1 taxes lis-the lower brackets; "The assessments fall entirely on small ih&atry; The big fish escape, . and the email group, groggy from ftfctyear's blow, is hit again. To tbtm, tfeU is neither a new deal nor n square deal." ? 1 Care in harvesting and packing have much to do with the prices re ceived for horticultural products, says SI E. Gardner, professor of horticul ture at State College SiUfS MM vujv IIUUIUJBT . Iwtete Wwen Roosevelt Depends -On , Gentleeex to Br i n g About Setter Under standing Richmond, Vtu, M?f 24.?Louis Mc Henry Howe, MeiMlai leowrelt's longtime friend, and now hie aecre tarjv last night said the President looks to tho women of America, pa? Rpeakkig to the eoondl of the General Federation of Women's flele km Colonel Howe Mid: "The Proaidaak leaks toward im bue. He hmky to yon for hrip if 4; ' A? hejpoke, Colonel Howe *j> ffiiw * y? ? ? I pwtfit,* Csfaeiei Howb *1 JBtrOC$Q?56d *7 ? Gl'WjH| Big Picnic Dinner On School Ground Greatly Enjoyed by AD | Unique, probably among the organ of the entire world, and certainly occupying a distinct position of its own here, where nearly* all of the prominent religious, civic, patri otic and social societies are represent ed, in variety comparing favorably with the large cities-af the State, is that of the Septuagenarians, organis ed by Watt Parker, a Spanishr-Ameri-1 can veteran, who has ampng his ac complishments the gift of th" pen, a I ready wit, ingenuity and originality. The meeting of the Society composed of men and woman, needing only to boast of 70 years of useful liv ing, was held today, Friday, in the school auditorium, being sponsored ?s a courtesy and & tribute of love and I devotion by officials of the town and members of the school board, relative* and friends. The program with Attorney John Hill Paylor as master of ceremonies and which began at 10:00 was as fol lows: I Song?How Firm A Foundation. Invocation?Rev. Laughinghouse. I Roll Call and Minutes. Address of Welcome?Watt Parker. Response?R. E. Boyd. I Vocal Selections by Ito. J. W. Joy-j ner, accompanied by Mrs. J. L.I Shackleford. I Greetings?Mayor John B. Lewis and Mrs. J. W. Parker. Instrumental Duet?"Listen to the | Working Bird"?Mrs. Serene Moore and Miss Serene Turnage. Recognition of Veterans. Song of the Old Confederate. Quartette?John Dwight Holmes, Charles F. Baucom, Elbert Holmes, Rev. L. R. Ennis. Reminiscences. Dance of the Nations?17 Children ?directed by Miss Vivian Case, piano 1 accompliment Mrs. Hayvood Smith. Song?Blest Be The Tie That Binds. During th period set aside for re- J miaiscences the master of ceremonies, invited upon the stage, Mr. Richard F. Harper of Greene county, fatherl of Mrs. Will A. Barrett and X Frank Harper of Farmville, age 82, and his Negro mammy, and ex-slave, Aunt Charity Harper Murphy, who gavel her age as 101, j Informal speeches were made by l many of the Septuagenarians and Octogenarians present, among whom were Rev. Francis Joyner of Little- j ton, and Rev. Laughinghouse. A sumptuous barbecue dinner was served at noon. Young Episcopalians Meet In Farmville More than a hundred young people between the ages of 14-21 years, met in a District meeting of the Young People's Service Leagues of the Episcopal church on Saturday, a most successful meet being held in the local church, beginning at 10:00 In the morning and concluding at 3:00 in the afternoon. The session were mark ed by keen interest and enthusiasm. Miss Cornelia Van B. Harris, who is in charge of this work throughout the Diocese of East Carolina, was present. Miss Mary Tankard of Bath, whs was re-elected as president in the annual election, held during the busi ness session, presided graciously' and read an interesting history of the League in East Carolina. Charles Kounttee, in behalf of the Farmville young people, extended a cordial wel come to the District- aswybled. An impressive pageant was presented by the Bath group during the morning and a playlet, "A Day 'At Camp Leach," was given by the Washington League at the High School auditorium in the afternoon, bringing, in a de VuMftfl of the sum mer church camp, before the young . ?' " ? !???'?! ' . II. ? II. ? ? I ? *. - ? - I .? .. .22k.' Vwfvtt^QvUIr ? UJ6 ? wUIWf 1MW ' MW4UU? ilX I XSNOtt 8T6 ?Utt0Hg yi0 wQWCRZiB' ? "W_ ?^ (^ ? .:- ?] Ab.? i. hl?f*d the I of the ABFfT ? JINIWII W ?HRMIW'MW 2MB i? fMM BUMIU, Of W N.tkmel Jr. OrterBoioe, .1 LeihwUh. N. C, which will be fenuHj presented to the Netieiul Cornell by North Caroline Jonion ? Mi; 30th. 1 ' "' * ti lie I ' 1^ M|fi" ' efi. If ' . i,o nj\^n'"j_ij i" J."..'. " i w Juniors To Present Vance JbOlmium t Lexington Exercises May 30; Plans Are For All-North Car olina Day; Graham To Speak Ijexington, Hay 18.?Juniors of North Carolina will on TuBday May 30th, formally present the handsome new Sam F. Vance auditorium, high school building and gymnasium, re cently completed at the Junior Order in National Orphans Home here, to I the National Council Of the Order in what is expected to be one of thebig ! gest events in Juniorism in the State in many yean. Plans for the presentation and ac ceptance of the structure will make it an All-North Carolina day. The building was paid for by Juniors of North Carolina through small assess ments over a period of three yean; it was designed by a North Carolina architect, built by a North Carolina contractor, using Carolina labor and, so far as possible, Carolina material. B. C. Sisk, of Warsaw, state vice councilor, will preside at the exercise. The building will be presented to the National Council by Lewis P," Hamlin, of Brevard, state councilor. It will be accepted on behalf of the National Council by Dr. Charles E. Brewer, president of Meredith' College, Ral eigh, who is natidttakemife?ilor<v# the Order. Chief address of the dky wilt be made by A. Hi Graham, of Hills boro, lieutenant governor or -North Carolina, who will be presented by Gurney P. Hood, State commissioner of banks, who is also State treasurer, of the Order. The exercises will be gin at eleven o'clock in the morning. The afternoon will be open for rec reation and inspection of the -build1 ings and grounds of the Home. At two o'clock, the Junior Home- base ball- team will engage in a ball game. At eight o'clock in the evening a-pro gram of interest to Juniors will be given in the new auditorium, presided over by Charles W. Snyder, of Wins ton-Salem. past state councilor. James L, Wilnwth,' of Philadelphia, national council secretary, wilL deliver an ad dress and there will be other Interest ing features. The new building is named-in Jfoaor of Sam F, Vance, of fternersville, who for forty years has devoted 1pm aelf untiringly to the work of Jailors in North Carolina, Serving" in ' Mtj capacity as state secretary. Of semi colonial design, the building is a thing of beauty. Harmonizing in connect ion and architecture with other build ings aitbe plant, is the last ward In modernism for instltnUoua of this type. The burger auditorium will seat over 1,000, awl contains a large stage, flanked by dressing rooms. On this stage will be held many of the formal activities of the Home, including such exercises as are in contemplation for May 30th. The auditorium will alsd 1 be available for any public meeting of 3 North Carolina Juniors, such as State ) [Council and district meetings, and is expected to be used intensively in this respect Hi the east wing of the building are four high school class rooms of ap proved construction and design. In the west wing are a study hall and a ' manual arts labratory.. Under the auditorium, on the ground floor are the home economic and domestic aci- ' ence departments, fully efulpped with 1 the latest equipment of such depart ments, To the rear of these is a splendid gymnasium, 55 by 100 feet, : which offers adequate facilities for 3 physical development of the Home children, Ihe building is of fireproof i construction, has 85,000 feet of floor 1 space, and cost, equipped, $100,000. ' Each Junior in North Carolina paid 3 '&X4 over a period* Of WW yw* M ' the erection of the fine memorial. 1 W. M. Shuford is superintendent of the Home and has ably directed its aftfcfrs since construction of the I plant began here some years ago. < There are now 250 children in the JEtoms, 12 buildings with value of J *$85$ODO.OO, a beautiful campus of 25 1 acres, and grounds of 290 acres. ! Plans are that the ultimate capacity of the home will be 1,000 children. - 1 Thousands of Juniors, their families and friends from every part of North Carolina^ ace- expected to be present for the presentation. Centrally locate 1 ed, the Some is easily in reath of ] every junior of the - state, paved J highways converging into Lexington from every direction. Spring has- < spread'its mantle on the Home cam* ? pus and the place has-never been more beautiful. It is the hope of the com- ] mittee-on presentation that - every council Jn thr State will be represent- i ed by one on mere members at the ex ercise here. While food and* refresh- -I mentewill-be se)d th* Jfome dur ing the day, those attending are urg- ( ed to bring, their own lunches and to 3! spend the entire 'day; The people bf Lexington- join' th?> officials and rid)- ' dren at the Home in extending an in vitation to every North Carolinian to <3 participate in the events of the" day J here. 1 i ? . .in. n.i?? ? ? . America Arming Herself To Wage Economic Wight -- 1!r'- ? -: i Would Be Ready to twid dle Own Boat if Lon don Conference Failed WuUngton, May 25.?The United States government was Bald in offi cial quarters tonight to be arming herself for economic war if interna-' tfonai efforts at the wctfcf economic conference should fail to achieve low ered trade barriers, At the samfc. *ime, officials ex pressed some dfecern lest strong natfdrrafisttfr^flN&nss in various parfer of the world should lessen the proepegka of success, not only at Loaded but in the 'arms reduction confewadt sd Geneva, ". Open pessimism af to tfrs prospect vpwxxtg June 12 , dso- dcch 6xpro8bni [^VlgW 111 Wit llftS [ *.' ? ' '' .... *?' <<"?*?-'' v v. ft ulCuuaUOu t'jwulsfwv,-' I upon ft poKcy of tow miAJTJftl isols I tioDi - " ? ' tlve commercial Independence of the rest of the world and to work out a more self-contained national econ omy if efforts at international ac- ' tionfaii, Tlirecr particular pieces of legisla tion were pointed to as powerful mea?u?s wWdt wight be emplhywi j in undertaking far-reaching I transformation of the American eco-~ nomic system?the farm- relief bill under which import taxes wre -levied equal to processing taxes on domes tically produced goods; the indu? triai recovery for government-bua ness partnership bill and the new tariff measure under which it is ex pected the Chief Executive would be j^ven ao^ri^io raise tariffs as weU at lower I . ?? ' Sefctomhae more intenseinterest and enthusiasm been aroused here than was miflSifegtaii totho American Legion's Beauty Fttgeant by the peo ple of this city, Tuesday evening at theHfgh Schooi attditoriura, and one mlj^-gO'&Hiter and say that Itot has rarely been a more enjoyable etent staged here in matty moons. Miss VSraitee LangJones, the lovely daughter of Dr. and Mrs. P. E. Jones, who is most popular among both the younger and older sets, was chosen queen. ? Twenty-eight of this city's most beautiful girls, each sponsored by soma local merchant or business firm, particpated in the Beauty' Pageant, which was staged muter the personal supervision of an experienced and professional Director of Beauty Pa geants, under the auspices of the Iocs) American Legion Post, of which Chas. F. Baucom is commander. Consideration was given to every detaU of feminine beauty; face and figure, poise and personality of the contestants by the judges; J. Con La nier, Dr. Schults and Haywood D&3 of Greenville, who declared they had the hardest job they ever had to pick a winner from1 among the bevy of beauties presented in the contest. The winner; Miss Jones, was award ed a silver cup and the title, "Miss Farmville" upon being chosen as the most beautiful of the entries, and Will be given a free trip to Wiiming* ton ( Wrights ville Beach), by the local Legion Post, where die will have the opportunity of competing with the representatives from over the State for the title, "Miss North Carolina," "Miss North Carolina" will receive a free trip to the World's Fair at Chicago during the National Conven tion of the American Legion October j Mi " 'Fottowtng^krv list of merchants, business houses, ?and clubs together with their sponsors in the Beauty Pageant: City Drug Co.?MJ^Virian Park sr Harris. R. L. Davis & - Brow?MIsS Rachel Konk, Bobbitt-Bell Wartdtoose?Miss Edna Foust Harris. Rollins' Cleaners & Dyers?Miss Doris Flowers. Batten's Marketf-^-Miaa Annie Mae Ward. Farmvilie Lumber Go.?-Miss Ma lette Greene. Bsso Station?"Bill & Mack?Mrs. Mac Carraway. * Standard Oil Co,?Miss Etta Gray Sfct&way, Davis Hotel-Mrs, George Davis. Pollard Auto Co,?Hit* Lucy Bar tfW, Briley's Service Station?Miss Em ly Windham, FarovUle Motor Co,?Miss Hazel Hoafe, I B. * F. Mdfer Co^ JMymouttT Chrysler Dealer ? Miae Gera!dine pThe Turnage Co.?Mlas Nita Lee [ Roebuck's Borne Grocery?Misa ?iO*mville Service Station?Miss Lur-jl I Spencer & Holden?Miss Frances jl Joe Brock?Miss Priscilia. Baker. I Walter J. Nswteti, Haberdasher? I r^ W. Holme*** Son-^Miss Mary I l ^wJor Woman's Clt^Miss Del- l The y p ' '** - f." " gji Wm ?? Faifcy Sara Income mm WHI Go lip Urn 'ese Prohibition Law is ?"Erased* R' - ' ? - . j Washington, May 24.?The Rooee velt -administration today gave a shoulder push to the movement for repeal, with Postmaster General Farley declaring that unless the Eighteenth Amendment is written off the books, every income taspayer will have to hand the government $6 to $10 out of every $100 he earns this year. A short while before Farley spoke, Jouett Shouse, president of the Ask sociation Against the Prohibition Amendment, issued a statement on New York's prohibition referendum, declaring that "not even the most ardent advocate of repeal" could have erpected such an "overwhelm ing vote." Tabulators in the Empire State were busy, meanwhile, in counting up a total of 2,000,000 votes for re peal and 250,0000 against, with some of the metropolitan districts show ing not a single dry vote. In the matter of increased tares, word came directly from the White House early in the day that Presi dent Roosevelt intends automatically to end the far-reaching new levies now under consideration in the House as soon as the Eighteenth! Amendment Is repealed. Farley's words today came during a discussion of a diclosure made last night that the full weight of the administration would be thrown behind the movement to ratify the; prohibition repeal amendment through the writing of letters to Democratic workers throughout the nation, urging such a step. The postmaster general, who is chairman of the Democratic national committee and chief dispenser of patronage, pointed out today that under the pending public works-in dustrial control bill, income taxes Would be boosted from 4 to 6 per cent on incomes up to $4,000 and from 8 to 10 per cent on all above $4,000. He estimated that the increases would affect from 4,000,000 to 6,900, 000 taxpayers this year. Farley said that his plan announc ed last night of sending letters to every Democratic worker in the country, urging them to work for repeal, would be followed up as the time came in each ? state to elect delegates to the state convention He said this plan had been used in New York state with the result overwhelmingly in favor of remov ing the amendment. Saturday, May 27 Is "Popiv Say" Local American Legion Auxiliary Will distri bute Poppies Here To marrow, Saturday, Hay 25th, America will pay honor to its World War dead. Millions of Americans in every part of the country will wear bright red poppies to draw that they still remember and are grateful for the service of those men w)u gave their lives in defense of the country fifteen years ago. Here in Farmvillfe the women of the local Unit of thfe American Legion Auxiliary will dis tribute memorial poppies in all parte of the city throughout the dep. Preparations for Foppy Day were completed today by this local Auxili ary women under the direction of Mrs. 3va Tucker, committee chairman. A large corps of volunteer workers ait ready to take the streets early to morrow morning with the city's share of the memorial poppies. Womeh from other organizations have offered their help to the Auxiliary and are enrolled on the Auxiliary's poppy squads. School girls will distribute poppies by theaide of greyhaired Soli Star Mothera^^hosh BoiSr diedfWong the poppies in France. The women of the city will be united in a patriot# effor^ito; they in the Worif bends on the public response to to* JnorL's ' Jf: f. The Auxiliary will distribute Its J poppies on % voluntary contribution basis. Poppies will be given in return ^merjcac Auxllisiy workers President Holds Confer* Pw JaSneS^f Washington, May 24.?President Hoosevelt plunged deeply today into the troubled Far Eastern situation, bat took time also to name Represen tative Sam D. McReynolds, of femes see, to the London economic confer ence delegation, and receive from Sen ator Hirman W. Johnson, cf California a declaration to serve on that body, v After opening a series of White House conversations with a group of distinguished Japanese officials, the President conferred at his office with Henry L. Stimson, the Hoover Secre tary of State, whose diplomacy was featured by proclamation of a doc trine of non-recognition of territory gained by force. The doctrine was applied especi ally in connection with the Japanese advance into Manchuria and its estab lishment there of a new state tinder the name of Manchukuo. The Japa nese are pressing for recognition of this state by the American govern ment and the rest of the world. The United States, on the other hand, is using its influence in friend ly fashion to bring peace to Hie Far East and swing Japan into line on the British arms reduction proposal at Geneva. After hi3 talk with the President, Stimson declined to comment ex cept to say his visit did not relate to the world economic conference. The Japanese conversation began in an informal 40-minute talk after a luncheon for the Japanese at the White House. The President sat down with Vis count Kikujiro Ishii, and Eigo Fukai, heads of the Japanese delegation, and Ambassador Katsuji Debuchi. They talked freely, but there was not time for much progress on the questions viewed as most vitaL Purely economic subjects, relating to exchange stabilization and reduc tion of trade barriers, will be taken up tomorrow when the Japanese officials meet Secretary Hull and his aides at the State Department Johnson's declination to serve co the American delegation to the Lon don parley did not come altogether as a surprise. As he left the White House after making his views known to the President, the Californian said he appreciated the honor, but that it was "an absolute impossibility* for him to go. Reports have b^en current that Mr. Roosevelt was finding some diffi culty in filling out his delegation be cause of the decision to limit the daily allowances of representatives to $6, far less that it would cost them to live in London. DAVIS ELABORATES ON POSITION OF AMERICA^ Geneva, May 24.?The anti-war machinery which the United States is helping to construct took definite form in the disarmament conference today when Norman H. Davis announced the Washington government was pre pared to confer with other powers when the Briand-Kellogg pact has been violated. If it is possible to identify the aggressor, Mr. Davis, the American Ambassador-at-large, said, the United States government undertakes to re frain from any action likely to de feat the concerted efforts of other na tions to deal with the affending state. The United States, moreover, the Ambassador announced, will not give protection to any American citizen who may engage in activities tending to defeat the international peace efforts. ? The United States is ready to in corporate this doctrine in a unilat eral declaration, Mr. Davis told the conference. Christian Church To Observe Home Com ing Pay on June 4 ?-?? '-V'. Sunday, June t, will be observed by the local Christian Disciples as Home Coming Day, with several hundred members and friends expected to cele brate the joyous occasion. A special sermon and approtirtoa music will be among the good ttlligs planned for thi enjoyable program and a basket dinner will be served at the noon hour. : ' V - '? ? '? ".