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POLK COU1TTY ITET70, TIIYOIT, HOi:Tn CAHOLH7A CAROLINIANS LOSE ON FOREIGN SALES sTRK,fJG EXAMPLE -SHOWN; OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST TAR HEEL COTTON. ; BUY AND THEN RESELL TO US Georgia Buyers Pay 2 Cents Expense on Cotton from North Carolina and Then Return It At a Profit. Raleigh. The fact that North Carolina cotton jja3 been unjustly discriminated gainst in favor of the Georgia pro duct as never been better illustrated than this year, says O. J. McConnell, former cotton graaer ior mis state, and warehous superintendent, who is now in the cotton business in Fay- etteville. '.-- J ; :;" The cotton crop in Georgia this vear is unusually short,", said Mr. Mc- J XI "I J I Connell, ana me vieursu uuyers are coming into North Carolina, purchas ing the cotton from Tar Heel farmers, shipping it to Georgia, having it compressed and reshipping this same cotton to North Carolina manufactur ers and selling it for more than the North Carolina farmer can possibly sell his cofton for. This is due to the fact that the Georgia cotton has a bet ter reputation among buyers i than Carolina cotton. The Georgia pro duct is supposed to have a little bet ter staple. . , . "This theory is exploded, however," Mr. McConnell says, "by the expe riences of this year, when the North' Carolina grown cotton has been sub stituted for the Georgia cotton and the buyers and cotton experts have not detected the difference and are Trilling to pay a little higher price for cotton shipped from North1 Carolina to Georgia and back again. The Geor gia buyers are paying about three quarters of a cent , a pound freight both ways, and a half a cent for com pressing. Even with this additional cost they are able to sell the cotton to North Carolina mills at a profit. Asheville Secures Next Reunion. A most refreshing chapter in the peace history of the immortal Thir tieth division has been the first, re union just closed at Greenville, S. CL and, written in such a manner, .the association promises to live on and on, adding new laurels to its name for service to mankind. The action of -the association paves the way to an other chapter equally as interesting at Asheville, N. C., next year, this city having been selected as the place of the next reunion. State Gets Asphalt Plant. As part of the surplus war material which is being distributed by the War Department to the different states; the State Highway Commission has just received a huge asphalt plant, valued at approximately $20,000. The plant is capable of laying 1,000 yards of cement per day. Distinguished Service Corps; R. B. House, collector of war rec ords for the North Carolina Historical commission, has just completed the compilation of North Carolina men in the world war who have been award d the Distinguished Service Cross. There are 164 of them. Promote Health of Women. Washington. On a mountain top overlooking Asheville, N. C, the Unit si States training corps for the pro motion, of the health of women is Planning to-open a , big camp next Wing to which women of all South- states would be permitted ' en trance. '"crease in Car Fare. The North Carolina Corporation Commission has filed an order per king the Asheville Power and 'ght Company to increase its charge Ior street rail I irom five to six cents except for P Srtlnnl vmj . ... ' ' vw "naren wno will pay two ana one-half cents. , ' APPeal for Co-Operatlon. Especial committee from a confer ence in which Governor Bickett, State QPerintendent of Public Instruction Js, and representatives of; the educational , thought of the race in this: state, participated, .Peed on a basis of co-operation de- 10 be country-wide and deslen- t to Vppn A it.. i flings uuwu luernr uaueiui race and misunderstandings that live rise to race riots. This commit tee wlH issue an appeal to the people, white a&d colored. 'ale Grocers to Meet GroT Nrth Carolin Wholesale Coeis. Association will hold its 1919 .v niion in Raleieh Thursday-Oc- MJUgj- o ' i h th accordinS to announcement Vu chamler of commerce. of ak1 association has .a membership li0n . ul-Jo grocers and the conven p0rta .ere wil1 he one of the most im then ln several years because of mbjf esent high cost of living. The Vo high prices and thelr bear' r, J the business of the wholesal- ot tt; t0Tm almost interesting part we discussions. v Aiding south Carolmlans. . Th records of the North Carolina Historicarcommission are being call plfD? !reqUent 8ervice to enable Confederate veterans, formerly of Nor h , Carolina, now residents o fromthe latter state. A recent act of the South Carolina legislature liberal izes the. Confederate pension 'law of thattejf3hat any i Confederate veteran, resident 'of -South Carolina no matter whatvstate he enlisted from" is entitled - to a pension- if he can prove his service .from official , rec ords, or by the affidavits of at least two other Confederate soldiers. ' For this purpose, a large number of Confederate veterans who entered the army from North Carolina, tut are now citizens of thV Palmetto state, are calling into requisition the war rec ords in possession of the North Car olina Historical Commission, ; Speakers forNCotton Drive. . Volunteer speakers, including some of the leading men in North Carolina, will campaign ..for, the North ; Carolina branch of the t American Cotton Asso ciation, according to announcement from Mr. T. B. Parker, chairman of the Speakers' Bureau, who is assign ing the speakers to various meeting places in the state. Among the head liners will be Robert -N. Page, Biscoe, candidate for governor; W. 6. Saun ders, Elizabeth City, x candidate for Congress; State Highway Commis sioner J.' E. 1 Cameron, Kinston; ex Senator Frank Gough, Lumberton ; Senator W. B. Cooper, Wilmington, candidate "for lieutenant-governor. ,, Honor Dead at Gettysburg. Washington (Special) . Senator Simmons has taken up with the chair man of the Gettysburg Battlefield commission, Gettysburg, Pa., the mat ter of securing permission for the erection at that place by the North Carolina society of the daughters of the revolution of a monument or marker at the particular place where oujr North Carolinians made possible, our slogan, "Further at Gettysburg." Mrs. Marshall Williams, of Faison, North Carolina, regent of. the North Carolina society, D. A. R., states "in a letter to Senator Simmons that as di rector of the Gettysburg Monument . fund, she now has in hand approxi mately $500 for this purpose, t, Mrs. Williams also states that some Vir ginians question our history facts but that, "We know North Carolina dead were found furthest in the energy's line i and we want to designate the spots." ' Urging Race Harmony, 'While leading white men In North Carolina-are devoting time and energy toward cementing friendlier relations between the races in the state, lead ing negroes are counseling members of their own race for peace and har mony without agitation. C. M.'Eppes, of Greenville, has Just addresseda letter to the negroes of the state in which he advises his peo ple against "thoughtless' leaders- in side and outside the state." In like connection, Rev. B. F. Martin, one of the most prominent and best known negro preachers In the state writes Col. James H. Young here congratu lating him upon his safe leadership. To Invite 30th to Raleigh. An invitation to hold its 1920 reun ion in Raleigh will be extended the 30th division at its meeting in Green reMle, . S. C. CoL Albert L. Cox was requested by the. directors of., the chamber of commerce to invite the division here next year. ' Counties Plan Warehouses. , Farmers, bankers and other busi ness nen in at least eleven of the cot ton growing counties of North Caro lina" are planning to build co-operative warehouses for the storage of cotton and other produce, reports Mr. W. R. Camp, state warehouse superintend ent 'and chief of the North Carolina division of markets. Meet of Historical Association! After an interval of two years since Its last session, the North Carolina State Literary and Historical Associa tion; will meet ' this year In Ralefeh with one of the most varied andjb teresting programs since ' Its organi zation. The dates for the session have been fixed at November 20-21. Government Rates Necessary. Officials of the Southern Bell Tele phone company appeared before the corporation commfbsion and gave tes timony and " argument in support of nPHHnn for ' the commission to order 'the continuance of the increase ed telephone rates and - cnarges, ex change . and r long distance, that the government put in force during fed eral control. r m ' The urgent necessity for this was stressed through presentation of evi dence of further Increased cost of operation and decreased revenue. Virginia Sends Warning. A threat from the. secretary of the commonwealth to prohibit the use -of North d Carolina automobile license overheroads of Virginia If the al leged practice of effacing or chang nl factory numbers of cars is not discontinued : brought from ; the Ntharolina secretary of sUte . . ,m vA ffipers of the . law thousanas oi x 7;7fti, olinians In the place of a few of your culprits." ' Some Charming i - s iim - ' ,)iimn !irniiiiiiill '4imug . . jr. 'io:..,,....,....... ' ' -ira l -J4s .. -Ste-;C v.-; -: II Hats "for street wear vary all tne way from the plain, ( business-like banded sailor, In. leathers, plush or silk Deaver, and similar hats in tricorne and four-cornered shapes, to those with rolling and curved brims as new and original as those shown ln the group above. The demand for variety in has is insistent, as it is in other matters of dress. Starting with tne banded sailor for example, even this plain model is shown ln manVs varia tions. The crowns are sometimes high and sometimes low. They are either round or square and straight or belled. Brims are more or less wide, and they may be straight or " curve upward. These hats are favorites with business women. . The shapes shown in the group are less severe and equally popular. They are cunningly thought out to suit the various types of faces. Among them soft crowns arealmost universal, and the brims fashioned to prove becoming, no matter, what may be the peculiar!- ties of- the'1 wearer. Velvet, beaver, duvetyn, leather and other fabrics are used for making these shapes and often two colors or two materials in the same color, make a contrast be tween brim and crown. Innumerable small, chic feather ornaments ave Dividing Honors The "all-day dress" appears to have come to stay, and is dividing honors with the tailored suit "for street, trav eling and business wear. It Is defined by its name and is a garment for morn ing or afternoon wear, which made Its appearance after the war began to curtail' the supply of tailors, and a substitute for suits that could.be made by dressmakers had to l)e promoted. An example of v a " draped all day dress Is shown in the picture. It Is made of . brown in tricotine, with a fascinating cascade of,.,, folds formed by draping the material at the right side, and a long row of round covered' buttbns lending interest to the left: side of the skirt. The very sim ple, surplice bodicej is .gathered ln at the waistline and Joined to the skirt with a piping of the goods. The dres's opens at the right side arid a long nar row sash of the material ties here, In the simplest of loops arid - the most casual manner. A piping at the neck opening would make a severe finish if it were not for flat silk braid, put on In points, that gives a pretty and origi nal finish to the bodice, and appears on the sleeves from elhpw to wrist. , 'k I .... i . I I ' i ' ) ' mm yT"l Wniiii'i"'- ivmnMMMMk Street Shapes been made for. trimming hats of this character, and those who have an Im agination fori ribbons conceive . many tailored ribbon "ornaments fori: them. Fancy ornamental pins, with large heads and composition ornaments, in imitation ivory, jet and bther things as tortoise shell for one -make a va riety of simple trims . possible." The shape at the upper left of the group has a rolling brim that curves and is thrust. out to the front In a way that proves becoming to mature faces. Just below it at the lower left Is an opposite. In this shatfe the back of the hat Is extended and the front shortened, with brim .turned back. This gives the "fleeting profile," becom ing to 'youthful faces and regular fea tures. The shape at the upper right hand is a familiar favorite that al most any one ' can wear, and that at the lower right Is one of those smart trlcornes that delight the heart of the matron. ' Holding the center of the group Is one interpretation of the perennial French sailor, with brim rolling up ward and a soft crown made of sec tions of velvet In a contrasting color. The shape's the thing' to consider'' first in selecting millinery and there is one for every face. ' With Street Suits . . .a ... 1 1 It will be noticed that the hat worn with this dress is. a strictly tailored affair of black hatters' plush, one of the many banded jailors that are business-like and, popular for street wear; Grosgrain ribbon makes its very effec tive trimming . f - :-, ' Many an alNday dress was once, a street suit. ! There are so many de signs for, making these one-piece frocks that they tempt the. thrifty to remodel suits that are out of style, or show signs of wear, and give , them a new lease on life. With the popularity of more fanciful styles , remodeling be comes easier, and it Is the fashion to be economical. " With a world in need of clothes, every yard of wool or cot ton goods ; should make itself useful in the -wardrobe or be eliminated from it. Many people .are In need of clothes for the. coming winter, and many have more than they., need. If .you have a suit that has served its day with you. pass it along to some one who can re model it into a good 'ldbking.drpss. . . MECKLENBURG CEUSUSTAKERS Both Men and Women Are Eligible for the Work, Which Rule Applies to ' fc- ery Community in State. Charlotte.About 40 census enu merators for Mecklenburg county , will be needed in the taking of the 1920 census, work on which will begia in January, according to the announce ment made by ProL J. M. McConnell, of Davidson, . census supervisor-' for the 10 counties of the ninth congres sional district. - i Mr. McConnell announces that both men - ahd women are eligible for this work, which pays $4 to $6 a day ap plications for which should be ifi his hands within the next' 10 days or two weeks. . Simple and practical tests are required, . a person with f a com mon school education and who V can write legibly being usually qualified, Mr. McConnell states. Applications for these places should be made to Mr. McConnell at David son,; right away in . order that they may be considered properly, the tests having been scheduled for around No vember : 1, it is announced. Laurinburg. The crop is rapidly opening and Is being rapidly picked. Ordinary pickers are pioking : from 300 r pounds to more than 500 pounds per day. The prices are inducing and the weather is ideal. . . Rocky , Mount. An increase of orei $2,000,000 in the city banks since 1917 furnishes a most accurate indi cation of the prosperity which this city- has enjoyed within the past two years. v: n . Winston-Salem -About one-h'klf n the Southern railway freight station, with the exception of the bfick walls, was destroyed by fire, entailing a los? of several thousand dollars. Fayetteville. October 29th will b military day at Cape Fear Fair, which will be held this ' year on October ; 28, 29, 30 and 31. Plans for a big mili tary feature on the second day are being made. Organizations front Camp Bragg, will participate. Monroe. Two bales of long staple cotton were sold to George L. Hart, a buyer on this market, for 48 1-2 cents a pound. The bales weighed 515 pounds each, and the check was drawn for $495.68. Durham. Eighty dollai s and 15 cents was the average price paid by a local warehouse for tobacco during the past week. The average is the highest made during the 40 years of the Durham market, and is possibly a record for North Carolina. 1 ' Lumberton.--Labor organizers have been in umberton for several days making an effort to organize the em ployees of the four cottcri mills here into a branch of a labor union. One report says they are not taking on the Idea of organization. r Asheville. As the result of a seri ous explosion of several pieces of dy namite on the grounds of the Blue; Ridge , Lime . company's plant ; at Fletcher the six month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Gilliam died at the Mission hospitatjind Mrs. Gilliam Is now at thjesame hospital, in a most serious condition, ' small hope for her recovery being- Entertained. Charlotte: Marvin L. Ritch, Char lotte lawyer, who has been identified with organizing labor in the state .for severar weeks, has announced that he would probably make the race for Congress in the ninth district, at the same time denying that he has over organized negroes in this county and that he has had anything to do with the recall petition now in the hands of the city clerft. Wilmington. Housewives Bere, pro-; moters of the consumers' league an-1 nounce that shortly a community store will be opened here. This an-, nouncement. came on'theheels of the t publication list of the fair price com- mittee in which the women declare . the . fair price committee , has fixed the price ; of t many r commodities at consid- j erably more than those ; commpa;ties are bringing in Wilmington stores. - Whiskey Sale Blamed.A C Asheville The alleged shooting of Lee Buckner ; by Monroe . Hensley in Weaverville is now being attributed, according to reports, to ' a ' quarrel over the proceeds from" the sale of 24 gallons of whiskey which the two men are said to have procured in Yancey county. ' 1 ; ; 'j.:;''":;;;j';'':;: ' It is rumored that Hensley did most of the selling and that Buckner went to hi home for a, settlement. It is supposed' that during a controversy arising bver the division of the profits Buckner was shot. ' Shot While Auto Riding. Lumberton. Mrs. .George Single tary her three year, old child, c and Charlie Edwards are in the hospital seriously inlured as the . result of ; gun shot wounds received-while riding in an automobile on the public road four miles east of Lumberton. t MrsJ Singletary was struck by two bullets, the child by one and Edwards by three.' - - ' ' It is alleged that ,Mrs. SingleUry's husband, who was riding on' the rear seat with the wounded three, Cred the shots in a fit of jealousy. new V W BUILT IS raleigh masc 1 get option on siteJcok deredas eminently l itable. , ALL LODGES RIVl Artion of Mass Meeting of.. Lodges to Discuss Subject,. Rati.. tnd Committees Empowered t L Raleigh. The Masonic bodi Raleigh recently took steps lo. toward the eventual erection of a . ACtlOll tually all the lodges ratified the t Y tionof a mass meeting, and appoint the purchase of the Waitt property tit til A AAimA r9 . MiTlNitrAll nfi) Ua. - V gett i streets, f The ' bodies already have an option on this property. It was at the mass meeting in the Masonic Temple, presided over bj Mr. Sam Hinsdale, ' chairman of a committee which has .been investigat ing, the feasibility of erecting a tem ple, that the unanimous vote was tak- w'sdnm of purchasing th property in question. 'High Point. Mrs. Thomas W. Bickett, wife of the governor, deliT- . ered an address in St. Mary's Eplsco-. pal church in the interest of the cam-.-paign now under way by the church. Hickory. A distressing accident occurred just beyond Icard, Burke county, 'when Noah Huffman, aged 26 -d. was almost instantly killed when his motor truck turned . . an embankment. Winston-Salem. This city this month smashed another record, the sale of revenue Stamps totaling the immense sum of $7,174,229.71. 1 " This means the manufacture and shipment of several million pounds of tobacco during the month. . Asheville. For the first time, it is believed in the history df North Car olina, a woman has been elected county superintendent of schools, this honor falling to Miss Ethel Terrell when the county board of education elevated her to. this position. Andrews. This town doubtless holds the record for really effectual fire prevention among the substantial towns of the state equipped with water, works, fire department, elec tric lights and other standard - muni-, cipal equipment, in that . there i . ha , not been a fire here within the past . two years. - ' Lexington. Another evidence of the new life which Lexington is tak ing on is the fact that the young men of the town formed a permanent or-' ganization to be known as the Lexing- ' ton Athletic club, the purpose of which is to promote football, tennis, minstrels, and other activities. Greenville. Word reaches Green- ' ville that there is a probability that . Chdwan college, Baptist institution ' will be removed from Murfreesboro) , to a larger city. Greenville will make a bid for this most excellent schooL :- i Fayetteville. A' want ad inserted In ',' a local paper not only restored D. H. Beard's automobile which iiad been . standing v in front of a five and ten- ' cent store, but' brought about the ar- rest of ;'a former civilian guard at Camp Bragg who is charged with haT- ing taken the car and sold it for $475. Washington (Special) Out of the v three specialists called, here to con fer with Dr. Carey T. Grayson on the President's condition are two na- fives of North Carolina, Dr. sterling TJnffln and Dr. Edward R. Stitt Dr. " Ruff in, of the well-known Ruff in f am- ily or tforth . Carolina, is. the leading ' practitioner ' of the District of Colum bla. Dr Stitt is a son iOf the late ' uapt. iua. oiitt, oi uiianuiie. no . the leading diagnp.itician of the naTyJ, Airalanes At Greensboro. Greensboro. -5reensboro was Tislt ed by three Curtlss - JN-4 airplanes, r Powers, Robert Shank, and ' 0. M. Jenkins, of Atlantic City. . " ; They will be here several days, and will make, flights as often as the peo ple of this and nearby cities have the kale to pay for aerial trips. A land-; ing field has been located at Guilford college, while the Daniel, Benbow, and Cobb fields may also be used, ac- cording to Chief Instructor Powers.' New Business Manager. . - Winston-Salem. Frank . C. , Page, son of the late Walter Page, ; former -ambassador to England, for years edi tor of World's - Work, succeeds N. I. Cranford as business manager of The Morning Journal, the. change becom ing effective at once. . ; ' ' v ' Mr. Page, it is learned, has secured a large block of stock in the publica tion. Mr. Cranford, who retires to devote his time to a position in 'the revenue service) to which he was re-1 cently appointed, retains his interest In The JournaL , '
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