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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH. !PH).
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
i SINCE OUR LAST ISSUE
Jno. II. Small, Congressman from
the 2nd North Carolina di3trict, haa
been elected president of the Nation
al Rivers and Harbora Congress.
i"; The levee of the Ocmulgee rier at
Central City park, Macon, home of
the Georgia State fair, has broken
and flooded the fair grounds. Thou
sands of dollars worth of damage re
sulted. "
Total cotton production in the T'ni
ted States for the 1919-20 season will
amount to 5,273,096,000 bales of 500
pounds gross weight, the department
of agriculture announces in its esti
mate of this year s crop.
In reprisal for the recent execution
of General Felipe Angeled, 40U.Vi.l
listas early Tuesday attacked the
town of Muzquiz, State of Coanml
looting the stores and seizing several
prominent citizens as hostages.
Fortv-four States have officially
notified the State Department of
their ratification of the prohibition
constitutional amendment. Virginia
heads the .list,- having reported Jan
17, 1918, with Kentucky following
two days later.
"Wm. S. Pearson, well known
Charlotte citizen and former asayee
at the old mint there, was instantly
killed when struck bv a street car
Mr. Pearson was for xnme years j
lawyer at Morganton, and wa3 well
known throughout the State. He
vas 70 enrs of age
, A tax of half a million dollars on
a pint of whiskey will be asked of
Congress, the international reform
boards execution committee decid
ed at Washington, in event the Su
preme Court declared the war-time
prohibition act unconstitutional.
"The Supreme Court has decided
thf.t a thing can be taxed to death,"
said Dr. Wilbur W. Crafts, head of
the bureau in explaining the board's
action.
Plans of reorganization of the va
rious Interests of Armour (- Com
pany into a large number of separate
corporations are under considera
tion, according to R. J. Dunham, vice
president of the company. According
to reports in Chicago financial cir
cles, it is understood that if these
isegret'on plans are carried out the
government will feel that occasion
for action again.it the company will
disappear.
Regular pistol pra"tice In one of
the national guard armories for all
officials and employes having per
mits to carry revolvers h now part
of the "preparedness campaign", of
the Guaranty Trust Company of New
"i ork citsy in view of !.k recent at
tacks on bank messenrors ant! b?nlc-hold-ups.
'I he target work of the
bankers has improved m qntekness
and accuracy m conncu. nte of the
practice to a point which li chamc
lzed as '-excellent."
hat Wallace, while intoxicated,
passed a sentry stationed at what is
characterized as a "dangerous spot,"
, ind the American, falling to halt,
was shot and killed.
The Supreme Council has answer
ed the message from Tremor lluz
sar of Hungary in which he asserted
'hat delay in sending Hungarian del
egates to Neuilly was becausr some
of them are prisoners in Rumania.
Food Administrator Henry A. Page
iays that merchants Of the State, un
der the new price coniroi ruina
tions, will not be required to mark
the cost price on merchandise tags
as erroneously stated in earlier dis
ra'che It is necessary to mark the
retail price in plain figures.
The State convention of the Vir
ginia Division, Farmers' Inion, as
in T.vnehburtr. passed , the
following resolution by an over
whelming majontv: "Without refer
ewe to thp merits or demerits of wo
man (suffrage, we de3ire to go on re
cord as unalterably opposing the Su
san B Anthony suffrage amend
ment."
Acttnr on the pastoral letter of
o - . -
Cardinal Amette, Archbishop of Pa
ris, protesting against the present
"-tvle of the dress of women, the
vicar of Notre Dame d'Avenieres, a
MlttiimaKe church near Laval, has
posted the following notice: 'Entry
into this church is fondden to wo
men wearing low-necked dresses or
those not reaching down to the an
kles." . i
State purchase of Great Britain's
liquor trade would involve an otulay
of 11.500,000, according to the com
mittee which has been preparing for
the labor campaign for the nationali
zation of the business, savs a London
dispatch. Extensive ...Inquiry -has in-
heated that organized labor is sofld-.
lv in favor of the nationalization
scheme, it 13 claimed. Prohibition,
the committee assorts., does net
stand a chance, but the British pub
l'c wants an improvement in the
satndard of public houses.
GARFIELD'S RESIGNATION IN
HANDS OF THE PRESIDENT
Fuel Administrator Garfield's res
ignation is in the hands of President
Wilson, given because he disagrees
in principle with the coal strike set
tlement proposal arranged by the
government and the mine workers'
union.
Men close to the fuel administra
tor anderstood that he believes the
work of the commission authorized
under the settlement to be made up
of one coal mine operator, a coal
miner and a third person named to
represent the public, will result in an
Increase in the price of coal to the
consuming public. Against this form
of a settlement Dr. Garfield has been
unalterably opposed. It has been
learned on good authority that he
took no part in the negotiation with
the mine workers' union chiefs dur
ing the last week and that, though
Informed and consulted after their
initiation, the terms laid out as final
ly accepted, contravene his concep
tion of the main principle Involved.
CHIMES TO STRIKE
THE PASSING HOURS
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
PUTS ILLUMINATED
BUILDING.
CLOCK ON IT8
Shipbuilding at VVilmnigton will
ontinue for some time. The George
l Fuller Company of New York, one
of the largest construction compan
ies in the United States, has bought
he Carolina Shipbuilding Compan-
yards at VVilming;on from the 1 niteJ
tates shipping board. The company
is preparing to complete the full
rroeram of ships planned bv th
hipping board for W ilmington.:
which will be one of the-lamest
hmhuildiiiK- joints--on the. South
Atlantic coast.
'- Complete -blame for :!) ? - ,'
James Wallace, -an American citizen,-
bv a -Mexican -two -.weeks ago
ni ir Timnirr U n no 1 no
on Willie him--tlf t i n k ui
gover-umetu in ! note Tfjilying' 'to
the 1. t i;f inquiry to by. I he i".-1
tf ri -.states. - ?h" inte, which hi--;
cn'.LVii.I.-'d -t'" the -.American owba-
in .MfXii-o ( was am M. -in. ?:-'(
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Prohibition 19. to blame in P"lf-
niore for loii or more ner cent m-
a:-e in the dontal prices of col-
l-'-rs. Some time ago -when tho great
f. ufh .began to loom over the land,
men . of menus begun to lav in
Monks, of - liquors-, ond. having aocuni-i'!-"(l
iheni, many . chost the stor
ey' ..warehouses in .-"which to place
their supplies. The collector of inter
nal revenue has served' nonce o:
the. storage, warehouse people that
.",11 the stored alcoholic itcv.f n:ges
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CUBA IS TO BE THE GREAT
LANDING PLACE FOR BOOZE
Cuba is makng ready to supply the
forgetfulness to those: of. the 1,'nlteo
Slates who are oppressed by Purl-tanism-if
they have the price.
Here s what awaits the tourist
now:
Three breweries, beer at five cents
a plas3. 10 cents a bottle.
All n:ght cabaret aand gambling
halls -with the tropical sky as the
limit.
Shiploads of all kinds of wines
and liquors from Europo.
Whiskev. 1j cents a glass, cock-
tai-U 2")C each.
Here's what is planned for the
future:
A "l.oOO room hotel on the Statler
plan, to cost. $ti.000.on0.
Other hotels, more exclusive, with
rooms at .;() a da v.
tV private bank wnh a bathing
pool filled with bathing beauties Im
ported from Broarlawav.
More gambling halls, more caba
ret, more everything.
An airplane line to Kev West.
1 la., which will beein serving drinks
to passenger after the three-mile
limit, is pa ;?cd.
BOTH TOBCCO AND BOOZE IN
NEXT V 03LD, OPINES DOYLE
A .Londo- drnctch says there may
be both alcohol and tobacco in the
next world." according to the belief
expressed bv Sir Arthur Conan
Dovle, famous writer.
' VVhat-we have in both hodvaiyl
mind we carrv. over to the other
world' with us." Sir Arthur iavs.
"There Is no physical ride-, to hive
and there is n.) childbirth, nltiiough
"here is a cbwe union between tho -o
married persons who reallv love
each other. Only ttiiuri . who have
,.ynipathy shall . foregather; -
. The . snllen husband and the
Piphty wife will no longer be there
to plague the innocent spouse who is
;he victim of the mates disturbing
.ays. It is all sweet rnid peac"iul.
U is a lon reft cure after the nerve
strain of life..
. "It is described
Mnd laugh or, and
neoided bv Ulnar
1' forniii i'-:'- or 1 o.'i'y
I .et no woman mourn, h
3 n place, of joy
i.ies, and snortvi.
Viio a"e witliout
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The First National Bank has erec
ted a magnificent illuminated elec
tric clock on the front of its bank
building on Scales and Gilmer
streets. It not only materially adds
to the appearance of the busiest sec
tion of the town, but provides a con
venience that will undoubtedly be
greatly appreciated by the general
public.
The most distinctive feature of the
clock, other than its unusually artis
tic appearance and the perfection of
its construction, and mechanism, id
the complete set of Westminster
chimes with which It Is equipped.
These ring every q;vir;or hrvr and
may be heard practically as 'ar as
the clock mar be seen.
, The big clocks are opera' d by
electricity from a master clo-k in
side the building, in the ' nklng
tricity governed by the ma3tc." clock
within, the connection oetwc n the
two instruments beinr perfei-t and
insuring correct time on the outRide
as well as on the master clock inside.
First National Bank officials offer
the following explanation for the
beautiful Westminster chimes, con
sisting of five tubular chime bells,
with which the clock Is equipped,
gtTlng interesting Information re
room. This is an especially hand
some structure, of mahogany ani
plate glass construction, with a 12
Inch dial, and guaranteed to keep
practically perfect time. Every
minute the hands of the big clocks
are sent ahead one minute by elec
garding the chimes themselves as
well as the objects which have
prompted the bank., to offer the pub
lie the many advantages to be de
rived and enjoyed from this beauti
ful clock:
"As a home Institution serving the
people of this locality enjoying
your good will and business favors
we have In the past endeavored to
show our appreciation by presenting
our patrons with calendars and nov-.
elties and otherwise recognizing
your co-operation in making this a
serviceable and successful banking
house.
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"The success of this bank has
bcn made possible ony by your
Eupoort. We wanted to show our
appreciation in a substantiel way.
and have therefore purchased of the
manufacturers, the O, B. Mcriin
tock Company, of Minneapolis, Min
nesota, in ! ling the exclusive rights
for this city, a large handsome clock
combined with a set of the softeit
and most beautiful chimes ever
heard m any city ef the old or new
world.
THE CHIMES
"Lord, through this hoar
Be Thou our guide
Sy. bv Thv power
No foot shall slide."
"At the quarter, half and three
quarter hours, these chimes will
ring out in various musical combina
tions. At a quarter past the hour,
four strokesWestminister; at halt
past the hour, eight strokes 'Rev
eille; at three-quarters past the hour
12 strokes Cathedral peal; and on
the hour, 16 strokes Westminster;
followed by the striking of the full
hour, in a vibrant tone.
"-May we hope that the chimes
will mean something to all of our
people that they will have a mes
sage for the younster on his way to
school a thought for the business
man who hustles through tie day: a
solace for the eld; an inspiration for
all.
' iC very day of the week the
chimes will b j sounding their mes
sage the note of warning' spoken in
tni the ' ni no of rejoicing; the
lam nt in t.me of sorrow. Thi3 -ch
nie will be all things to all men
for it is goui to belong to us not
al na but to men and children of
our community."
MOTHER
AND DAUGHTER
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"Mother and myself, taking the
advice of. sr. me kind friends, are ta
king Mavrs Wonderful Remedy for
bad stomach and liver trouble and
bloauiig. The meilicn- is rightly
and well named 'Wnnd.? :'ful,' for such
it ui. It has certain) v done wonders
for us boih." H. is a simple, harm
less preparation that removes the
caiai Thai mucus from the intestinal
fx; -ct r.n.l allavs the inflammation
v.hich
j1
causes praci icullv
:1 stom
ach, liver and intestinal ailments,
HM-ludmg appendicitis. One dose
'1 (oinijuf oi money refunded.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
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..r.ie '. a note to
to a recent
: i . ::tion lelain" to the r.pcra
of the Trans-Pilu ri an Railway,
reply exp:csse. pratificaiion in
Ko fact that America is convinced
aat Japan is whole-heartedly at
ork. The message said It was the
esire of Japan to bring obout "sin
ere co-operation" in the future of
Asiatic Russia.
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Coming Here By Arc Route.
A rahl'-irram from Pmme s
faplain ..- rude IrAnnnnii) r
i ilv lo ;! c 1 mi,.,! ?.t.iti ai.t
1 rune siiiiuiion ha- ben ai't::.
he toll the Associated Pres tc.:!
"I yearn to reach Acierle.
it'-.ts. lis' sa ii. v, :!I fiv to .n
i v aero.-?' t!-" I'acirc an 1 l and
. nr fair ! ic.fe coast. When my
ta k in 1'iume ii done and when
Hmiio Is a ) r.r- of I'a'.v's realm. I
pt'i rc inT 'o Tc 'iio thro'i?h the
(loads. Then I wi!' 1 ok i.eross that
vrst expanse of the Pacific, lift my
self from this earth and L.rt to
ward yiur land, your free America,
stepping .from island to island. It Is
unfavorable weather now, but It will
be favorable In February, and, It
riume Is ours, I will do It then.'
to the mo:;
rvov cip.'irette contentr.ii'nt beyond anything
r cx.H iifnced ! You never tasted such f.i!l
inv. r Vrxs' f nf tLl r. ri tiding
rre C cincls ou c o the
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flavor and co-m-i. Th
pre'itT bc-cctr.fs ycAir delight Cam vis are such a-ciga-
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I.v..rvt,:;rg aout Camels you find so fascinating 13 due to
1.41 -rt D.ciid cf cno.ee Turkish and
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made to m
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are-in a class .bv themselves they seem
own p r l i" .n so P".iny ways!
Freedom from any unpleasant ciartttv aiHT-taste or nn-
tty eder makes Carr.c.s . -irticu'arlv desirable
-.tidious smokers. Ari, vg.j smoke Camels as
l.berjj'y as m.-ets your own wihe,,, for tncy never ti-e your
taste! You are always keen for the
Ci2'arette satisfaction that mckes
Camel3 so attractive. Smokers real
ize that the value is in the cigarettes
and do not expect premiums or cou
pon
Compare Camels with any ca
retie in tne u-cr7cf et any price!
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