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,4 Ar Time THE WILSON D.jY TIMES, AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM THAT GETS DIRECT RESULTS FOR ITS USERS, FOREIGN AND LOCAL. THE TWO EDITIONS OP' TUB WILSON DAILY TIMES COVER EVERY SECTION OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA. ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES WILSON, N. C, MONDAY, MAY 9f 1921 Vol 14 No. 35S 1 HE U A Five O'clock Edition ' ; Pricfe; Five Cent. HAND OF ALLIES STRENGTHENED BY DIPLOMATS ARE PLEASED The Presence of American! Representatives at Supreme Council and other Meetings It Is Believed Will Facilitate the Settlement of the Re pa ration Problems and Man- date Questions. Washington, May 9. Acceptance by the United States of the invitation to have representation on the coun cils dealing with world economic set tlements Is .regarded by some diplo mats here as strengthening the hand of the allies in their dealnigs-with Germany. They also look,upo it as having cleared away much of any doubt that may'liave existed as to the -attitude of the United States. " President Harding in his message to Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain, accepting the invitation, has made it tilear, these diplomats say, that the Administration, while restat ing its determination to abstain from participation in purely European af fairs, proposes that the United States lend Its 'counsel and aid in effecting the readjustments growing out of the common victory over the former Central powers. The iwesence of American repre sentatives on the supreme cmeil, the eoo-C&rence'Of ambasadors and the reparations commission, they believe, will facilitate the settlement, and, at the same time, aid in clearing away any misunderstandings ' which tove arisen "between the United States and the allies with regard to some of the settlements, such as mandates. SOFT CONCRETE BASE. Reports and complaints are com ing to us that the base being pnt down in the city for the new paving is too soft and the belief is held that the concrete is either inferior, ox that not etnough'cement is being used. The work is in the hands ofMr. Gladding a, competent engineer'who represents the city and superintend ed the construction of the paving which has Teen praised by every one who has seen it. We felt sure that he will see that the interests of the city will be protected. BOBBERS SHOOT A PATROLMAN. Ogden, Utah, May 9. Charles -Manzell, a patrolman was shot to came on them robbing cloth in e: zell was on the first shift after leave of absence for war work. ETTELIT Kills One Boy and Injures Six Others. Boy Had Caps in His Pocket. Portsmouth, Ohio, May 9.. When Carl Newman, 15 attempted to toss a lighted cigarette away it lodged in his pocket with a number of dyna mite caps which exploded. The lad was virtually blown to pieces and six companions were injured. One of the boys 13 years of age lost a leg. The accident . happened late yesterday. ROYAL WELCOME GIVEN YOUNG JAPANESE PRINCE London, May 9. The capital of the British Empire today gave Prince Hijro Hito heir to hte Japan ese throne a tumultous welcome upon his arrival here for a few weeks visit to England. W A bright spring day provided ideal day for the ceremonies. The Japanese Prince "ambassa-1 dor" accompanied by the Prince of Wales arrived at Victoria on a spec- lal train from Portsmouth. J AMERICA S STAND CIGAR DYNAMTE CAPS Alt RCA WELCOMED TODAY AT THE ALLIED WALLACE TOOK HIS SEAT President of the Council and Other Members Expressed Warm Appreciation for the Presence of American Rep resentative at the Allied De liberations Upper Silesia Under Discussion. Paris, May 9. American represen COUNCL MEETINGS tation at the allied conference waIo the Matin -says the French am resumed today when HugtGrWal lace, the American-tcnl6assador to France took tfta seat at the session ut coji$if"of ambassadors. Mr Wal lace received his instructions last might from Secretary of state Hughes to represent the United States at the ambassador's conferences. The American" -ambassador's ap pearance at the foreign office where the council happened to be meeting this morning was the occasion of warm expressions appreciation by Jules Cambaon of France President of the council and other members of the council. Ambassador Wallace was given a seat at the right of the council Presi dent. The problem of upper Silesia was the subject of the deliberation of the council. ITALIAN MIN ISTER OP . FIN ASCE SUICIDES Rome, May 9. Francisco Tedesco former minister of Finance and the treasurer and vice president of the chamber of deputies 'committed sui cide by jumping from a window. He was suffering from nephritis and was temporarily insane. HENRY CLEWS FIXASCIAIj LETTER New York, May 7 Definite pre parations for the advance of ' Allied troops into Germany have been fol lowed by a short-term notification to the Berlin Government that it must accede to the basis of settlement al ready outlined by the Allies or else prepare for the utmost penalty. As for our own part in the situation, Secretary Hughes positive refusal to act as mediator and his criticism of the German terms as .unsatisfactory has destroyed the' last hope of relying upon the intervention f the United States to mitigate Allied demands. The fact that under these circum stances sterling exchange has contin- Man-(shows the confidence that is enter - tamed by the business world in the) eventual acceptance by Germany 0f , evident that the Germans are on the eve of submitting new terms which it is believed will be good enough to receive serious consideration at the hands of the Allies. Secretary Mellon's announcement of a new tax programme shows that the Harding Administration means business in regard to the repeal f the excess profits tax and the modifi cation of the extreme severity of the individual income tax. It sweeps a way, however, some visions of lower ed taxes, bluntly stating that unless Congress greatly cuts down expendi ture, the Government must continue to get an income of about $5,000, 000,000 per annum. President Hard ing's positive order to the different bureaus and departments not to call for deficiency appropriations is .. at least a step in the direction of mak ing the programme of economy prac tical, but success in this regard will depend chiefly upon the avoidance of new commitments a fact which Sec retary Mellon clearly points out. The Secretary's plan for the refunding of maturing debt is ingenious and should assist In strengthening the values of Government bonds. A further definite step in the pro- cess of readjustment has been taken by the United States Steel Corpora- tion In making a reduction of wages estimated to amount to about 20 per cent. As a matter of fact, the cut Is (Continued on page 6) FRENCH OPPOSED Tl GERMAN INCURSIONS UPPER SILESIA VIOLATION OF TREATY Advices Stated an Offensive Against the Poles Who Have Virtually Taken Over Most of Upper Silesia ' is Being Planned by German Civilian Guards Which Are -Assemb ling:. r Parish-May 9. A Berlin dispatch bassador in that city has in forme the German foreign office that all in cursions, of German troops in upper Silesia would be considered by France as a violation of the Versail les treaty. Advices from Beuthen states that an offensive against the Poles who have virtually taken over most of the upper Silesia is being planned by German civilian guards who are as sembling on the Oder River. 'PICK POCKETS PROTEST AGAGIXST DISHONEST VICTIMS Genoa, May 9. The chief police of this city received a letter today signed the "Tramways picketpockets Association" complaining that the persons from whom they abstract pocket books have tbe -"dishonest" action of invariably 'declaring to the police much -larger financial loss than they suffered. The letter argues such exaggera tion is likely to -cause unfortunate and strained relations among the pickpocket fraternity as when a mem ber turns in a few hundred lire when the loser claims the loss of several thousand. The pickpocket is suspect ed of retaining the booty. NEGROES CLAIM TAKING THEIR PROPERTY. Washington, May 9. Charges that negroes are denied equal protection in the courts of Georgia and that legal process of state courts is used to deprive negroes .of other property was made in a brief filed in the Supreme court today. The brief was filled by J. E. Sis- trunk, a negro attorney of Atlanta, Ga., who represented himself as act ing for several complainants of the same race in suits invoking property valued at about $150,000. The prop- erty is described as consisting of tracts in the city of Atlanta and' val uable farms near by. GERMAN FORCES WON'T ' BE USED IN SIL.ESIA "enin, May a. tiovernment anu rei?nstag leaders have wisely decided to abandon for the moment the thought of using German forces in dependently in upper Silesia, al though it is being considered as a possibility if order is not speedily restored. They were influenced in this decision by the realization they would forfeit the favorable opinions they have won in entente capitals through the rash Plish move ad jby the favorable entente response to the German offer to assist the inter allied commission in the task of re storing order. KENTUCKY DERBY RENEWAL ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD Louisville, May 7. Louisville and its thousands of visitors are in anti cipation of the 47th renewal of the Kentucky derby. The probably win ner of the famous classic is the all consuming topic of conversation. FAIR TONIGHT. For North Carolina: Fair tonight, and Tuesday with mild temperature and gentle variable winds. R7 I it ALLIED PROPOSALS MAY BE ACCEPTED WITH1NNEXT DAY SENTIMENT FAVORABLE The Drift in German Political Circles at Noon Today Fav ored the Agreement to the Allies Terms and Parliamen tary DecXawttTCiSToThat Ef- fecThTExpected Within 24 Hours. Berlin, May 9. Sentiment in Ger- man political circles was showing ji drift at noon today in favor of agree ing to the allies reparation terms. It is now believed that there will be told the house investigating commit parliamentary decision which will ac-'tee today that the war department cept the reparation terms. It is be- lieved the declaration will be con structed withi nthe nex 24 hours. BUILDINGS AT CAMP JOSEPH JOHNSON TO BE SOLD. Washington, May, 9. Arrange ments being made by the war de partment to sell the government owned buildings and improvements at Camp Joseph A. Johnson. The date of the sale will be announced in .a few days and the auction sale will be conducted by David B. Trexler of Greenville, S. C. MOTHER Yesterday was mother's day and the ministers of the city paid elo-, quent tribute to those who mould i the hearts and minds of the men of I f1.nJy."i. -i - ' We had the privilege of attending. the Christian church and hearing an eloquent and touching discourse on "Mother," from the lips of Rev. J. E. Stewart, pastor of that church. The text was from the 28th verse of the 15th chapter of Matthews, con cerning the healing of the daughter of the woman who was afflicted. Af ter He had tried her faith He spoke concerning it, and healed the child. Mr. Stewart said that some are in clined to think that we enjoy the sentimental too greatly when we de- vote the services of this day in hon- or of our mothers, but we think it is worth while for us t olet our minds run back to the days of our child- hood when mother was ever near to love, comfort and console us. Hap- py is the man or woman who have their motners witn tnem. mere are . . . , - . . mi . some possibly who can not appre cite all that this means. Mr. Stewart spoke beautifully of. the influence of the mother in the ' home and its radiance through the man into the nation. AftPr all. he said, it is the mother who shapes and prepares mankind there was considerable southern sell for the responsibilties of life, and(ing around 13.37 for Oct. This caus brings to him the finer sense of re-(ed reactions in the absence of any sponsibility and interest which general demand and the market was makes or mars him for success or quiet with prices barely steady. July failure. jwent off to 13.06 or about 7 points Before beginning his sermon, Mr. net lower than Saturday closing. Stewart called attention to the com- New York, May 9. Cotton futures mencement exercises at the Atlantic f opened steady. May 12.70. July Christian College beginning Satur-( 13.20, Oct. 13.73, Dec. 14.07, Jan. day night and said that the school 14.15 is in fine shape and the student body has done most excellent work this vear, and the institution is worthy of i the patronage of the people and is making a record for efficiency second to none in the country. I . STORES WILL CLOSE TOMORROW ( On account of Memorial day the members of the Merchants Associa-j tion met mis moruiug tuu. ucwuu close their stores from twelve o'clock on. We trust the other stores of the city will also close their stores in, the afternoon and thus give every , business on tne stock exenange to one an oDDortunity to attend the, day. The motor shares were again exercises at the cemetery and parti cipate in the parade. ACREAGE REDUCTION" THIRTY THREE AND A THIRD A number of private reports both from both from New York and New Orleans estimate the acreage reduct- ion of cotton in the south at thirty three and a third per cent. BAKER DIDN'T TRY TO SHIFT CASE OF THE DRAFT EVADER TESTIMONY BY COUNSEL War Department Expected Ansell to See That Bergdoll Was Returned to Prison Af- er a Pot of Gold, But Did Not Attempt to "Pass Buck'' to Draft Evader's Counsel. Washington, May 9.- -Edward Samuel S. T. f Bailey, law partner of Ansell counsel for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft evader, made no attempt to "Wash its hands of the case and r-iss the buck to Ansell," when advised that Berg doll had escaped Bailey said corro borating the testimony of his part ner that Secretary Baker refused to see the lawyer but sent word to An sell that the department expected him to see Bergdoll was returned to prison after be. had been released un der guard to recover a pot of gold. He said he did not construe this to be putting the matter up to Ansell. Mr. Bailey reiterated that former Judge Wescott of New Jersey was as sociate counsel in the case notwith standing the Judge's denial that his name was mentioned in a letter to Judee Harris and that it was aeain to Ansel and Bailey a few dayg after Bergdoll had escaped. FUNERAL SERVICES OF i W. H. EDMONDSON ' , i lie luuerai services ui ivir. w. n . Edmondson, who died suddenly Sat urday, were conducted yesterday af ternoon at 4 o'clock from the family residence by Rev. F. S. Love. Burial took place at Oakwobd cemetery. Pall bearers were Messrs. J. T. Williams, J. H. Gill, H. O. Little, J. B. Beland, O. O. Wallace and T. D. Cox. FOUND HIS CAR. Mr. Marvin Edmondsno found his Essex car this morning near Toisnot creek brid a"r it had been driven somet,me an-a aii ine as was out. Mr- Edmondson left his car in front of the Methodist church last evening while attending services and some Party known drove it off. The car iuuuu lu "c um,,JU,cu MARKETS COTTON. New Yonk, May 9. The cotton market opened steady at an advance jot from 3 to 6 points with Wall Street and Liverpool buying but The market at noon was as f ol- lows: January 14.02, March 14.30, May 12.12, July 13.11, October 13.86, December 13.98. The market closed at 2: 15 as fol- lows: Jan. 13.03, March 14.33, May 12.71, July 13.14, Oct. 13.70, Dec. 14.00. Spots, Wilson market 10.50. STOCKS. New York, May 9. Moderate re- actions attended the resumption of most susceptible to bearish pressure because of the unfavorable trade con ditions. The rubber specialties made further concessions in response to lower prices for those products. The minor steels as well sa the coppers, j leathers and oils opened fractionally lower. The investment rails showed 'no definite trend and the rails closed virtually at Saturday's prices. NEGRO LYNCHED BY FLORIDA MOB FOR KILLING OFFICER t HAD KILLED SON ALSO Officer Was Called to the- Home of Sam Bellinger to Arrest His Son Chad wick. The Older Negro Fir'd the Officer and Wounding HiTSen So Badly That He Died. Starke, Fla.. May 9. Saa Balling- er, negro who several weeks ago shot and killed deputy sheriff, R. D. Bea net near Lawtey was taken from the Bradford county jail shortly after midn ight last night and lynched. The mob composed of a small num ber of men appeared at the jail and at the point of a pistol forced Win. Basden Jailor to give up the keys. Ballinger was placed In an automo bile and taken to his home, near Lawtey's where Bennett was shot, and hanged to tree. The body was then riddled with bullets. Bennett was sumoned to Balling-. er's home to arrest Chadwick Ball inger son of Sam. The older negro fired in the darkness killing the of ficer and wounding his son. Chadwick Ballinger died a few hours after being shot. i r FIRST HOTEL TO REDUCE fpRICEi.. Mr. R. A. Cherry proprietor of the New Briggs hotel in this city has set the example to other hotelists to get in line with the reduced prices fol lowing tie reconstruction period. Ha has reduced the price of meals from $1.00 to 75 cents and the price of rooms from $2.00 and $2.50 to $1.50 and $2.00. We are sure the action of Mr. Cherry will be appreciated by' the traveling public. M1TTLE CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER, MAY APPEAL" Orangeburg, S. C, May 9. E. N. Mittle, who was found .guilty of Jttinn-' slaughter for killing J. G. Pattersou of Roseville, will be sentenced to morrow by Judge Bowman in the Court of General Sessions. The jury after deliberating all 'of Saturday night returned a verdict ot manslaughter Sunday with recom mendation of mercy. The verdict carries a sentence of from two to thirty years and the defendant's at torney said they would appeal for. a new trial if the sentence exceeded tea; years. ( All Classes of Society in Bul garia Called on to Carry Oue Labor Law. London, Mary 9. All classes ot society in Bulgaria have been called to fulfill their civic duty proposed! inx a compulsory law passed a year ago. The law provides that men who nave attained the age of 20 years and girls 16 years old are to be called upon for a certain amount of com pulsory labor for the state. Men were to work 12 months and women 6 months and none are al- ' lowed to emigrate until the duties imposed had been performed. The number of persons coming' within the scope of the law were 700,000 of whom 600,000 have been at work. The labor is road working, street paving and building of schools, REMAINS OF SELMA WOMAN BURIED HERE? Mrs. Emily Wall, an aged lady, died Saturday at her home in Selma. One daughter survives. The remains were brought to Wilson yesterday af ternoon for burial at Maplewood cem etery. COMPEL MEN AND WOMEN TO 1R . 'J , . - , , r