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VOL. XXIX. No. 53
THE CLEVELAND STAR, SHELBY, N. C. TUESDAY, JULY 5. 1921.
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TARIFF SCANDAL
OF REPUBLICANS
WALL STREET PROFITED
BY LEAKS
Republican -Tariff Is Made- Be
hind Closed Doors. But
News Leaks o Special
Friends
By H. E. C. Bryant.
Washington, July 1. Secrecy and
sledge hammer tactics in their efforts
to drive through Congress a general
tariff bill are about to bring a scan
dal on the republicans. Wall street
has been making and breaking people
because of leaks on the tariff sched
ules. This is quite a contrast to the
ways of the democrats when they
were preparing and considering the
Underwood-Simmons act. The frank
and open policy of the democrats made
it possible for anybody with ordinary
intelligence to keep track of the
changes in the' bill. Senator Simmons
used to see the newspaper men every
day after a session of the finance com
mittee and tell them just what had
been done. He was very anxious for
the public to have the facts so that
he could keep informed as to the sen
timent back home. The republicans
have reversed that policy, and say, in
effect, "to the devil with the pub
lic." Millions are said to have been made
and lost on oil on a leak from the
ways and means committee. If there
were any drippings from the com
mittee the fact is unknown to Chair
man Fordney, according to a state
ment made by fiim today.
It is plainly evident here that re
publican leaders are to be just as
arrogant and as inconsiderate of the
average man as they were in the old
standpat days. In the long run that
will cause them trouble and defeat,
but just now the reactionaires are
in the saddle, and riding to a fixed
goal.
Precautions were taken to release
the tariff bill to the press for use
Thursday morning in order that its
contents might not be made the
basis of a raid on the market.
"No information was given out
that I know of; there was no au
thority from the committee, at least,"
Mr. Fordnev said. "The paragraph
as to oil was incorporated in the bill ,
just before 1 was iinany aiwi ; ,
the committee to introduce u. mm
was one of the last acts.
JOE S. WRAY TAKES UP
LIFE INSURANCE WORK
From Gastonia Gazette:
Mr. Joe S. IWray, superintendent ot
the Gastoniai public schools for the
rast 21 vears. ended his term of of
fice yesterday and today assumes his
new position in the insurance busi
ness. Beginning July 1, Mr. Wray be
comes district agent for the Reliance
Life Insurance Company, of Pitts
burgh, Pa. Mr. Wray will have charge
of a district of seven counties, com
prising Gaston, Lincoln, Cleveland,
Rutherford, Polk, Cherokee, and York,
s.c.
Mr. Wray enters his new tieia oi
business well fitted for his work. His
21 years of service as head of the
city school system has brought him in
Contact with all kinds of people and
has given him a better insight into
human nature. He knows people and
understands insurance. He knows the
people's needs in his line and is now
prepared to fill these needs. And
moreover, he is recognized as a man
of character and one in whom the
people have confidence.
Found Body of Father Dead 20 Years
Ago in Carnival Show
Oklahoma City. Okla., July 1
When Frank Thompson entered a car
nival show here to view the remains
of a man designated as "WooUey Jim
the Outlaw." he experienced a shock
He identified the body as that of his
father who had disappeared nearly
two decades ago. ' , ,
The body was brought by. the car
nival, according to. the manager, from
a Muskogee undertaker, who claimed
to have kent it eighteen years in an
effort to identify it after it was found
on ft freight train.
Thompson asked that the body be
returned to him. :, "
, . Mr. and Mrs. Felix O. Gee and fam
tty spent the week-end in Morganton
with relatives.
YORKVILLE LOSES TO
SHELBY LADS 10 TO 1
Dissatisfaction With Umpire Cald
well Paper Doesn't Like Ragging
Shelby Girls.
York, S. C, July 1. Special: The
Yorkville Enquirer says today:
The- McMackin-GauldetTc6mbina-tion
of American Legion Larrupers
disappointed 300 local fans for the
third time this week on the Yorkville
diamond yesterday afternoon when
they lost to the strong semi-professional
Shelby, N. C. team by a score
of 10 to 1, It was the concensun ' of
opinion that Umpire Caldwell of
Shelby helped his town win;, but on
the other hand there is no question
of the fact that Shelby would hwe
won anyway, because they had the
Soldiers outclassed in about the pro
portion that the Legionaires would
have the Yorkville Graded school
team outclassed. Young John Walk
er, high school pitching pride of
Clover, borrowed from that ,' towr.
to defeat the Shelbyites, didn't do it.
They touched him for a couple' of
homers and numerous other hits and
in the fourth inning he was taken out
in favor of Howard McMackin who
pitched pretty air-tight ball until the
end. Possibly the score would have
been a little closer if "Mister" Mc
Mackinhad twirled every frame. Be
it said to the credit of the Soldiers,
they played air tight ball in the
field. Paul Bratton played a wonder
ful game in center field. But the boys
were not there with the old willow
when the old willow was needed and
that's what it takes to win old ball
games. The fans realized after the
second inning that it was Shelby's
ball game and they contented them
selves with settling down and watch
ing how many score they were go
ing to make. There was considerable
kicking on decisions of Umpire Cald-
wpII of Shelbv. Ummre btegau on
Sharon who also officiated appeared
to give more general satisfaction. A
disgraceful feature of the afternon's
entertainment was the "ragging" of
a number of young ladies of . Shel
by who accompanied their team to
Yorkville and who suffered rude
flings . and taunts at the hands or
rather the voices of a number of
young Yorkville boys. Batteries:
American Legion Walker, McMack
in and Mackorell; Shelby Ormand
and Gurley. Umpire Stegall and
Caldwell; Scorer, Ed Marshall.
DR. DIXON PREACHES
TWO GREAT SERMONS
Dr A c Dixon Frcacht,d tw0 great
sermons at the First Baptist church
Sunday morning and night! Over 1,
000 Deople heard him at each service
and many people had to be turned
awav for lack of room, for they came
from far and near in automobiles to
hear this distinguished divinoJ Dr.
; nj 0T).S morning subject was "Touch
, G(jd jJis evenjng sermon sub-
iect was "The Cross of God." It is
needless to say that Dr. Dixon's two
sermons were received with attentive
:ir and worshipful heart, for he
one of the most profound thinkers in
the American pulpit and his return to
his native town was cause for a warm
rppention.
tv, ovpninf service was scheduled
to be a union meeting of all h
hurches on the Court Square but a
atnrm was brewing aim (.-- 'B.v
audience repaired to the First Baptist
church and well that they did for a
oWtrir storm was in full
leiimv v..
swing during the hour of worship.
PLAY TO BE GIVEN AT
HOLLIS, SATURDAY jlh
A verv interesting play entitled,
"An Arizona Cowboy," will be given
at Hollis school building, Hoins Sat
urday night, July 9 at 8 p. m. The
proceeds will go for the benefit of
the school and athletic association.
Admission is only 15 and ac. ine
public is cordially invited to attend.
You are assured of a very good play
if you will attend.
At Centra Methodist Church
swards will hold regular monthly
meeting tonight at 8:15. For the next
three Wednesday nights the pastor
mi rtrnitR of the James
will F"' ,
Brothers." Service 8:io.
Mr. Ralph Hoey spent several days
in Gaffney last week.
t W. Ebeltoft, Miss Eliza
u-h. kpltoft and little Miss Hall
of Hickory, granddaughter of Mrs
1 1 2.:4-am lair
EbeltofUwara-ChaxlQtt visitors last
Friday. ,
Sed Irish potatoes at J. N. Delling
er's new cash and carryjstore.
SOCIAL NEWS
Spent the 4th At
xBridgewater
I lr l 1 1 t m n - I
lur. ami mr. J. i cowman aim a
party of friends motored to Bridge
water and spent the glorious fourth
fishings j - -
Civic League Meeting
Thursday
The Civic department of the Wom
an's club will meet Thursday after
noon at the court house at 5 o'clock
All members are requested to be pres
ent.
Miss Hendrick's House
arty :" ,
Mils Lottie Mae Hendrick was hos
tess at a delightful . weekend house
party with Miss Sarah Johnson,
Messers Sam and Jack Hodges ..of
Charlotte. On last Saturday evening
Miss Hendrick gave a six o'clock (Tin
ner in their honor and on Monday the
party motored to Chimney Rock for
the day.
'Old Time Singing" at
School Auditorium, July 12.
"The old Time Singers" of this and
other counties, led by Ben. C. Logan
of Kings Mountain the famous leader
will be in Shelby on the night of July
12, 8 o'clock sharp to sing the old
time melodies. This is given under the
auspices of the 20 Century Club the
proceeds to go to the Shelby Public
ibrary. Admission 25cts for adults
and 15cts. for children. Everybody
come out and. hear a good sing and
help a good cause.
Miss Annie Beam to Become
Member of N. C. College Faculty
J One of Shelby's most brilliant and
learned young women, Miss Annie
Beam, who since her graduation sev
eral years ago from the State college
at Greensboro, has been one of our
most valued teachers in the various
schools of the state, is to become a
member of the North Carolina Col-
pcre for Women next vearr She ihas
o i
been teaching in the graded schooj at
Greensboro for the past two-' years
and has gone to the Columbia Univer
sity this summer to take a special
course in modern languages. Her
host of friends" here are quite proud
of the splendid record she has made
amorp: the people of letters.
Miss Janie Blanton Entertains
For Houscguest
fvJUiss Janie Blanton was a charming
young hostess on last Friday after-
non as a pretty courtesy to her young
houseguest, Miss Janie Stamey oi
Fallston.VThe attractive Blanton home
on South DeKalb street was beauti
fully arranged with quantities of sun
flowers in all their golden glow mak
ing an artistic setting for these twen
ty-five young people who enjoyed this
charming hospitality.
Handpainted sunflower score cards
were distributed by which places were
found at the six small tables arrang
ed for the interesting game of progres
sive pittet At the conclusion of which
the hostess assisted by her mother
Mrs. L. A. Blanton, served an elab
orate ice course and salted nuts.
Little Miss Gardner Hostess at
Two Pretty Partites
Miss Margaret Love Gardner was a
charming young hostess on last Fn
day at a porch party for her lovely
little guest, Miss Mary Gross Hatch
of Thmasville, Ga. The spacious and
attractive porch was artictically ar
ranged with quantities of shastia
daisies in floor "vases and baskets and
a most enjoyable time was spent in
playing progressive rook at seven
tables.
When cards were laid aside, delici
ous punch and ice cream and cake was
served.
Miss Gardner again received on
Monday night at 8 o'clock in honor
of Miss Hatch, the personnel of her
party including about forty young peo
pie between the ages of thirteen and
fourteen. Merry games were indulged
in until a late hour, after which de
licious refreshments were served.
Business Meeting of Ishpening Club
Entertained by Miss Mary Moore,
. At the handsome Moore - home on
West Marion street to the members of
the Ishpening cdlub at their yearly
business meeting on last Thursday ai
ternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock.
Th rooms were artistically ar
ranged with a wealth of beautiful
cut flowers, and as the club member
arrived they were ushered into, the
large living room, where the punch
table was presided over by Miss kuui
MonTgr-Bister-tif-the-hosteBSi '
The most interesting feature of
the meeting was the election of of
f icers for the next fall term which
resulted injthe following election
president, Mrs. Charlie Roberts: vice
president, Miss Mary Moore; sec
treas., Miss Elizabeth Roberts.
This was followed by a delightful
social hour during which the hostess
assisted by Mrs. George Moore serv
ed a delicious salad and ice course.
The invited guests beside the club
members were: Mesdames Frank
Hull,-lof-Charleston -West Va.i-Joe
Lacy of Bessemer, Ala., Joe Cabaniss
of Hartford, Conn., Mrs. J. D. Line
berger, Miss Esther Suttle and guest,
Miss Frances Wray.
CONDITION OF ROAD
TO CHIMNEY ROCK, N. C
Road is Not Inviting in Wet Weather
and is Bad Enough in Dry Weath
er. From Rutherford Sun:
"We went over the highway to
Chimney Rock Saturday and found
t in good condition except some holes
and two or three places where grad
ing work is being done. The road is
very good the first five miles out
from here. Any car will make it nil
O. K. in dry weather, but we advise
all who go to the 'Famous Rock' to
take automobile chains for safety's
sake.
"The worst place on the road is be
tween Flynn's store and the river. The
road is full of soft dirt there. The
contractor should have left this place
until the last to grade. We hope they
will top1 soil or gravel it at once. We
believe the contractors, whenever pos
sible, should work roads to the best
interest of the traveling public, rath
er than their own convenience. Unlens
that part of the road between Flynn's
store and the river is completed at
once, it will be impassable when it
comes a big rain. This short spot
of bad road should not keep people
from going to the famous resort
"The county and town has lost mon
ey and oDDortunitv lone enouch on
account of a bad road lo Asheville
and Chimney Rock and the contrac
tors should de everything possible to
keep the road in good passable condi
tion for the next two or three months
when it is likely to be used the most
"We found quite a few people in
the mountains. The prospects for July
and August are very good. Most of
the hotels are already full of reserv
ations for July and August. Music will
be a feature at several places at
Chimney Rock during July and Aug
ust, especially at the pavillion on the
rock, Emeralda and Mt View Inns."
Time for Common Sense
"In a time like this," said one this
morning, "there is need for the dis
play of good common sense on the
part of everybody. Iran across a bit of
verse this morning which expresses
what I mean better than I can put it
in my own words. Here it is:"
Nothing to do but work.
Nothing to eat but food.
Nothing to wear but clothes
To keep one from going nude.
Nothing to breathe but air.
Quick as a flash 'tis gone.
Nowhere to fall but off.
Nowhere to stand but on.
Nothing to comb but hair.
Nowhere to sleep but in bed,
Nothing to weap but tears,
Nothing to bury but dead.
Nothing to sing but songs,
Ah, well, alas! alas!
Nowhere to go but out
Nowhere to come but back.
Nothing to see but sights,
Nothing to quench but thirst,
Nothing to have but what we've got,
Thus through life we are cursed
Nothing to strike but a gait;
Everything1 moves that goes;
Nothing at all but common sense
Can ever withstand these woes.
NORTH CAROLINA BONDS
, FOR SALE. BUI a DUiiu
Fnr hnildinir pood roads and educa
tional, charitable institutions North
Carolina is issning bonds in denomi
nations of $100, $500 and $1000. You
can buy a $100 non-taxable 5 per cent
bond for $1000.00 ana accrued inter
est, which amounts to $100.21:-, This
beats a 6 1-2 per cent tax-paying m-
wpstment Bids for $500 ana iuw
bonds will require a check for 2 per
cent of the amount bid. wnn a iw
bond no check is required. There is
no hetter wav to invest your savings.
B. R. LACY, State Treasurer.
The new sanitary market will open
as-on---ibwefrigeratow-a reive.
J..N. Dellinger.
Dr. Ramseur was a Tisitor in Lin
colnton for Jbejsreek end.
DEMPSEY KNOCKS
OUT CARPENTIER
IN WORLD'S CHAMPION
SHIP BOUT
Carpentier Took the Count at.the
End of the Fourth Round
Pile Driving Ftws to
the Jaw
.Ntingside, Jersey City, N. J,, July
2, Jack Dempsey is still heavyweigh1
pugilistic champion of the world.
A crashing right swing from the
fist of the American fighter sliatter
ed the titular aspirations' of George
Carpentier in the fourth round of the
Recalled "Battle of the Century' here
this afternoon. The piledriving blow
anded flush upon the jaw of the
renchman, flooring Carpentier for
the secon time in a trifle more than
minute of fighting in the final and
decisive round. . ?
Although he had staggered to his
feet after the initial knock-down, he
was unable to survive the second one
nd was motionless when Referee Har
ry Ertle tolled of the counts.
Terrific Bombardment
Although the knockout punch was
riven to Carpentier's jaw, the way
to Dempsey's victory had been paved
by the continual bombardment of
blows, which landed on every section
of the Frenchman's body. Each swing,
jab and uppercut, scored to the stom
ach, ribs and sides, contributed to the
slowing up process of the speedy Car
pentier. In addition, a clubbing right
which landed flush on the back of
Georges' neck in the third round play
ed an important part in his defeat.
The Frenchman folded over in an at
tempt to protect his body, left the
back of his neck exposed,' and Demp
sey, with the fair target in front of
him, drove down a terrific slam to
Carpentier's vertebrae. '
After the knockout, the Frenchman
stated in his dressing room that this
punch was the cause of his pugilistic
downfall. He said that, the punch
stunned his entire physical and men
tal make-up and he was thereafter un
able to carry on any effective attack.
Frenchman Broke Thumb
It developed after Carpentier had
returned to his training camp at
Manhasset, N. Y., that during his ag
gressive and effective attack in the
second round, the Frenchman had
broken Ms rignt tnumo ana sprained
his wrist. Carpentier was unable to affixin of hia 8iKnature and the con
explain how the injury occurred, but gummation of the first formal step
it is thought that it came as a resuu
of a hard swing which landed high on
Dempseys head.
What effect, if any, this injury to
the European challenger's most effec-
tive fighting fist, had on tne uiumaie
outcome of the battle, it is impossible
to state. Larpenuer was iu.mi
tirely on tne ueiensive in uie umu
nd fourth rounds, although he did
not noticeably avoid using his right
hand arm in blocking or striking out
vhen the opportunity arose.
MRS. J. E. FORTUNE
BURIED AT lUKtM cm
Forest City, July
1. The funeral
of Mrs. J. E. Fortune who died at, the
home of her father, A. B. Flack was
held here. Mrs. Fortune, whose home
is in Erwin, Tenn., was, brought to
the Rutherford hospital the first of
June and underwent an , operation
there, having her tonsils removed.
She was brought to Forest City to
the home of her father to convalesce,
but complications set in and he died
in one week. '
Mrs. Fortune was married several
years ago to J. E. Fortune. She is
the daughter of A. B. Flack of the
Flack Hardware company of this
nlace. She is survived by her hus
band and son, Earl, Jr, heV father,
B. Flack. nd several brothers
and one sister: Mrs. R. R. Blanton.
The funeral services were held
the First Baptist of which she was
a member, and conducted by Kev.
S. N. Watson, her pastor. The floral
offerings were beautiful and many,
beautiful wreathes being sent by sev
. a
era! . C. & O. railway organiza-
i! .1 ...vi.l. Vtr Fnrtune . 18
member.
i r r...,. .n4 Hiihtir
mrs. J v. iumi" .. o-
Miss Fay of Bellingham, Washington,
' t mt a.h f T.inden.
- - - like the irishman wno jumcu
son They expect o spend the sum- Metnodist cnurch. When the preach-
meT here with relatives. r asked Mm, 'Will you renounce Mitr
- .... t devil and ailTiU-works7e--Vatn-Best
flour $4.35- per 100 , pounds and glory of this world ! the-
at J. K. Delllnger'i new cash and car- irishman replied, 4Yis; as far as tn
ry store. devil will let me.'"
WAR WITH GERMANY
DECLARED ENDED
PEACE MEASURE IS SIGNED
No Dramatic Ceremony Accom
panied the Signing of His
tory document by Presi
dent Harding
Kantan, N. Y., Jul y2. Te resolu
tion of Congress declaring war with
Germany and Austria-Hungry at an
end was signed here lae today by
President Harding.
So that there might be no unneces
sary delay, in consummation of the
long deferred state of peace, the res
olution was brought here by special
messenger from Washington, where it
had been given final Congressional,
approval . yesterday. The messenger .
left for the capital again tonight to
complete the formalities of the dec
laration by depositing the document
in the archives of the Stnte Depart
ment. No Dramatic Ceremony
There was little-of the dramatic in
the actual cerenony of giving Pres
idential approval to the measure. Re
turning here from a luncheon arid
golf gann? at the Somerville Hill
Country Club, the President found the
White House messenger, E. W. Smith
ers, waiting for him on the veranda
of the Frelinghuysen house.
Mr. Harding immediately put on his
nose glasses and, sitting In a porch
swing, examined the official copy of
the resolution minutely. The signing
took place at a smal) mahogany table
in the adjacent living room in the
center of a distinguished group which
included the President, host and hos
tels, Speaker Gillett, of the House of
Representatives, Senator Kellogg, of
Minnesota, a member of the Senate
Foreign Relations committee, Senator
Hale, of Maine, and other members
of the week-end party.
As the President's pen scratched out
the final letters of his name, one of
the group remarked: "Well, that's
that, Mr. President."
Historic Significance
"Yes, thaft it," replied Mr. Hard
ing, with a broad smilej and the others
responded with a quick burst of hand
clapping, as if the historic signific
ance of the occasion had been borne
in upon them.
No formal statement was made by
th p-o-y.f in connection with the
. nroeram of the admin-
jstrationi Witn cther papers of a rou-
tine character brought here for his
thp prp.ident returned the
resolution as soon as it had been
. , . nrpnflrp(i to resume
Wg interrupted hoiiday by getting into
,f cothe!l for another work-out on
jjnk8
In signing the resolution, the Pres
ident used a pen sent him for this
purpose by Representative Porter, of
Pennsylvania, chairman of the House
Frireicn Affairs committee and joint
DllfV,n. ft tk measUre. The Den will
be turned (0 Mr. Porter as a sou
vpnir.
1 sheLBY TEAM WIN TWO
AND LOSE ONE GAME
I
Tne ghelby town team batted two
(jaffnCy pitchers all over the field
here Saturday afternoon, the score br:-
ung n t0 g. Ormond who relieved I i.e
or Phelby pitched great ball. John-
gon Rasinger and Hudson for Shel-
Uyf featured at the bat. Batteries Ie,
Ormond and Gurley; Hunter, White,
and Elliott
Caroleen defeated Ella Mill at Car-
0leen Saturday afternoon by a s-core
0f 6 to 4. The feature of the gann was
- th batting of Biggerstaff for Car-
olcen wn0 secured a double and two
norner8 out of four times up.
Xne sheiby Mill defeated Henrietta
in . the Shelby Mill park ground bat-
urday Dy a 8COre of 4 to 2. Batterie
were Rutherford and Short agnnss
jarni8on and Patterson.
I - m
- Correctly Sued. Up
a Unnnu Vnniurp.r
someway nsia y
Mm 1 i 1 1 KHMHnnMMan Will
D. Upshaw, a uemocrai ana a .y-
resentative from one of the Georgia
. ... i i tw.;
districts.what the thougUof Pre
dent Harding. He answered,, 1 be-