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Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Called Him.

The sour-faced man looked at his
seat companion on the train, who was
littering the floor with shells, and said
Snecrngly: Down where l come
flnm they use peanuts TO fatten hogs."
"That so?" said the other. Here,
have some"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
A Card of Thanks.

To Rockingham Council No, l31, Jr. o.
U. A. NJ, for their prompt settlement in
paying the death claim of my husband,
N. H. Reynolds. He had only been dead
two weeks when the check was paid.
Please accept our many thanks, and God
bless this grand and noble order.
Mrs. N. H. Reynolds and Children.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Mean.

Friends her father the kind Of
man who would pursue you II yoV
elOped?
Jack Poore-No, he's the kind oil
man who'd move so that you couldn'll
find him when you came back.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
II Makes a Difference.

Gertie-Would you say that she is
good looking?
Maude-That depends.
Gertie-On what?
Maude-On whether was speaking
Of her face or to her face.-London
Answers.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
The TrnuhIa

II told you so! / warned You that
you could not believe half he said"
"Oh, knew that before. The trou-
BILE was that / believed the wrong
half"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Extemporlxina.

I "That meeting Of actors led to some
confused discussion"
"Yes," replied Mr.. Stornington
Barnes. "After all, 1t is best tOT call
in an author now and then to help
out with the dialogue"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Prospective Sinecure.

Prospective Sinecure.
"IS there any such thing as n sine
cure these daysw
I'm afraid there's going to be few
such things if the coal shortage isn't
called off. A friend Of mine just got a
job as ash collector"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Engine for Sale.

For sale or exchange, a 20-25
Nagle engine, secondhand. See
D. L. Henry, Rockingham, Route
3.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26

We can fit smalls, mediums
and stouts in Ladies' Garments
this season. L. NJ. Evans & Co.,.
Cheraw, S. c.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Guarding His stock il Trad

Guarding His Stock in Trade.
She--You haven't said clever thini
all the evening
Literary Man twho has to make hi
liying)--There are other authors pres
ent-London Blighty.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
cow For SALE.

For sale, good young Jersey\cow.
Gives nice flow of milk. For particu-
lars, see or write w. R. Covington,
Roberdel, N. c.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26

FOR SALE Two Acres with
dwelling. Between Heiligh Fer
ry and Cheraw Road. Address
Granite Realty & Ins. Co., Sails
bury, N. c.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
The Affinity.

"A fashionable hairdresser and an
advertising agent ought to make a
good pair"
"Why so?'
Because she wears puffs and he
puffs wares"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Suspicious.

SUSPICIOUS.
Husband (at dinner)-By George,
this is regular banquet. Finest
spread I've sat down to in an age.
What's up? Do you expect COM
pany?
Wife-NO. but think the cook does.
Life.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Bank On checks.

Bill--The werd Czechs shonld b.
wonnunced as though It were spelled
"cheks."
Gill--Isut can bank on thatl
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
L o c A L.
| ADvGRTlS SEM ENTS
Auto Number Lost.

Lost, auto number 174O7. Re-
ward for return to L. w. Nc
Caskill, Ellerbe, N. C.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
ROOMS FOR RENT.
Rooms for light Housekeeping for
rent. Phone 371.
vEARLlNe LOST.

Lost, several weeks ago, bull yearl-
ing, dark jersey. Reward for return
to T. G. Covington, Route 4.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
A Hopeless Undertaking..

A Hopeless Undertaking.
There's no use arguing with Big
gins said the opinionated man.
Cant you make him understand"
"He doesn't want to. He simply
paws the air and shouts. The only
way to get him to listen to anything
would be to chlOrOform him and then
he'd miss all the intellectual benefit"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Contentie~.

How oft has fierce contention flared,
Then faded all inert!
Men very frequently are scared.
But very seldom hurt
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Strateuy.

Gee, but It's late. viii your wife
get up and let you in when you get
home p %TE
"I1l make her TIL scratch on the
door and whine, and she'll think her
dogs been locked out"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26

Be sure to come to Cheraw and
see Evans Readyto-Wear after
March 1st. See announcement
in this issue.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
White Wyandottes for Sale.

Eight laying pullets; one two
year old male. Good chance to
get pure-bred stock. Lock box
A., Siler City, N. C.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26

The pelts of the best domesticated
cats brought $1.24 each at the annual
fur auction sale in New York Monday.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
DR.. c. e. STEELE,
DENTIST,

announces the opening of his office
in the Rancke Building, rooms and 8,
for the practice of his profession.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
piamaI naxa For IanI,.

Little Jack Horner sat in corner,
Y But he didn't eat'pudding or pie; ~
No raisin or plum adhered to his thumb
For the price of such things was too
high
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
An Awful Thouaht,

-" Awful IHou9nt.
Il believe In Obeylng the law to the
letter"
$50 do l." said Mr.. Meekton earn
estly. $50 do !. But you can bet I'm
glad don't live in state where they
nave those old blue laWs still on the
books that permit man to discipline
his wife with switch as large as his
finger"
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Henstitching.

For hemstitching and picotiug,
phone 267. Miss Callie Capel.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
Art and Nature.

The comic pictures rouse my mirth
They bring me joy each day.
And yet I'm glad that on this earth
Few people look that way.
Rockingham post-dispatch., 1920-02-26
POOR TENANTS.

Bug Landlord-Drat those Apple
worms, they've skipped their rent
and eaten half the house besidesl
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Senate Will Resume Debate
on Sedition Bill, While
Berger Case Is Expected
to Come Up In House of
Representatives

Washington, January 5.--Members OF
the Senate ard House began to return to
Washington today for the recovering Of
Congress at noon Monday.
The Senate will resume debate on the
Sterling sedition bill, penalixing attempts
to overthrow che government. while in the
House Inc case Of Victor Berger. the NJ IL
waukee socialist, reelected after the
House had unseated him, is expected TO
come up, with prospects of summary
action again denying Berger seat.
The House also on Monday will near
speeches on the Irish and other questions
and begin work on the long string OF APP
preparation bills. which promise, to keep
the lower body engaged for months TO
come with rigid economizing promised BY
the republican leadership.
Developments toward disposal OF tle
German peace treaty are expected next
week, hut with few leaders entertaining
hope for definite action much before FED
ruary Compromise conferences contin-
ued toJay, but the Senate will reassembls
next week with no tangible basis for a
settlement effected during the holiday re-
cess.
GIGANTIC TASK AHEAD
The programme OF legislation awaiting
Congress is virtually internfnible in
CluQlilS army Anu navy PVflSiC' .Af..rH
measures to deal with industrial disputes,
development OF natural resources and in-
Vulnerable reconstruction problems.
The arst legislation to be com pleted -
the .ailroad reorganization measure and
tho oil, gas, coal and phosphate land
leasing bill. both Of which are In CONFER
ence with the prospect Of enactment TINS
month.
COMMITTEES chair1nen of both bodies tn
day laid out extensive plans for work
beginning Immediately next week. Many
hearings are scheduled, together with nu-
merous Investigations including inquiries
into tolshevik and other radical propa-
ganda, the navy war decoration AWARDS,
the federal trade commission and its en-
ployes, the coal situation, war expenhi-
lures, the Mexican situation and print
paper conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
NEARING SOLUTION
OF BROWN MURDER,
SAY AUTHORITIES
BY As.eeI.t.s rrs,.

Mt Clemens, Mich, January s-The
authorities are nearing solution of the
rnystery surrounding the death OF ].
STANLEY Brown, the wealthy son of De-
troit manufactures. whose body was
found on country road near here De-
,ceniber 20. It was indicated tonight by
Alex ]. Groesoeck. state attorney gen
eral who took personal charge of the
investigation yesterday.
The attorney general continued his Sc
cret inquiry today, examining half a
dozen witnesses, but made no statement
as to what Developments his opinion was
based upon The authorities let it be
known. however, that new criminal evil
dence implicated man in Browns kill
ing and tended to show this man left
Mt Clemens in company with Brown at
a late hour on the night the latter was
shot to death.
The proprietor of hotel where Brown
made his home and two guests were ex-
amined, presumably as to Browns move
ments the day of his death. Mrs. Cecil
vester. Miss Gladys Summit and Ben
soronson, a Camp Custer soldier, were
questioned late today
Mrs Vester had previously given the
authorities a statement duplicating LLOYD
Provost Browns former close friend, and
the widow, Mrs. Ruth Brown
The attorney generals inquiry, he an
nounced, will be resumed Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
TWO MORE EXPERTS
THINK new INSANE
WHEN SHOTS FIRED
Defendant Feeble Minded,
With Brain of 12-Year-
Old Child, il, Opinion
Of Alienists
b. Associated rrs.s

Los Angeles, january 3.--Two
more nlfenists testified for the de-
Tense today in the trial of Harry
New. alleged murderer Of his
fiancee. Freeda Lesser, giving
opinions that New was insane
whsre he shet the young woman
last July.
They were DR.. e. 3. Hoag and DR.
e. O. Sawyer. The latter was under
cross examination when court ad-
journed until Monday morning.
DR.. Hoag referred to New as "a con-
stitutonal inferior and also described
him as a "psychopathic personality,
imam with paranoiac symptoms" and
a feeble minded person with the
brain of a child of 2 years or less
Under cross examination by District
Attorney Woolwine. the witness said
that assuming the theory of the prose-
cution to be correct News killing OF
Miss Lesser was not necessarily the
act of an insane man. Woolwine stated
the theory to be that New killed the
girl deliberately because she would
criminal operation on her after he had
urged her to that course.
Woolwin asked DR.. Hoag II he did
not consider It strange that. II New
was insane. Miss Lesser. an intelligent
young woman, had not ascertained this
In the course Of close association OF
some months. The witness said he
did not know Miss Lesser, but ordi-
narily he should expect an intelligent
girl in such circumstances to learn OF
News mental unsoundness.
DR.. Hoag admitted 1t was possible
man could feign insanity. but in
sisted such man must be very bright
much brighter than the defendant
The witness said the strange de
meanor of New in court-his seeming
and blank staring-was
not assumed
DR. Sawyer testified he had inter
viewed New twice in the county jail
and the defendant had made state
ments which convinced the witnes:
New was the victim Of delusion thai
persons were prejudiced against him or
account of the alleged circumstances
of his birth.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
WILSON NOT TO
EXERCISE POWER
UNDER SUGAR BILL
Available Sugar Supply APP
parently Adequate for Ma
TONS Needs, Says
Statement

Washington, January 3-Presf-
dent Wilson has decided mot to- cx-
ercise powers conferred in the Nc
Nary sugar control bill, authorizing
purchase and distribution OF the
Cuban sugar crop, according to
statement issued tonight MT the
White House.
The statement said the President
had decided on the basis OF facts
presented for his consideration and
the rec0mmcn station Of the sugar
equalization board that this power
should not br exercised.
In Il long statement announcing the
Presidents decision the declaration is
made that apparently the available SUI
gar supply Is sufficient for American
reeds, even On the present unneces-
sariiS large basis pr censrmptloifs alta
notice is given thas the powAr of rsiee
control through heklicenslng Il an-
thorized BY the hiH will be iftY IL
necessary in cb-ope lion with ts4s de-
partment of Justice. Figures attacl M
show that the estimated 1918 conAln1p-
ton in the United States Was sliclly
more than 100000 tons, Of which nor
mally 100000 tons was domestic pro-
duction AS the Cuban crop is unusual
~ large at 1880 900 tons, however, Of
which the allies, because Of limited pur-
chasing power, will take about 10000
tons, and as the estimated louisiana
western beet, Hawaiian and Porto Rican
production will reach 100000 tons, The
statement foresees a sufficient supply
for American needs.
The American per capita consumption
of sugar, the statement said. has rS><an
from IS pounds in 1866 to an average OF
So pounds during the 19l4-19lS period and
to 80 pounds for 1919.
When the question Of purchasing the
Cuban crop first came up in August only
one member of the suger board dis
scented from the conclusion that the Gu
ban crop should not be purchased unless
the boards powers OF control were made
effective requiring congressional action,
the statement said. The President had
reached no conclusion when he was
taken i'll during his western trip.
Early in October the sugar board rec
commended to a Senate committee the
purchase Of the 1920 Cuban crop, the
board then feeling that its contracts
with both producers and refners could
be renewed.
| Congress did not act, the statement
adds. until December 20 Conditions have
SO changed the members Of the board
feel that action by it under the McNary
act does not offer way to secure a
regular supply at a reasonable Nice,
the statement said. There is no con-
tract with western beet sugar or Louisi-
ana cane producers for the 1920 crop and
by October Is the control of the board
applied only to the remainder of the
Cuban 1913 crop, the statement said.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
CONTEMPT OF COURT
TO BOOST /. w. w. IN
WASHINGTON STATE

Spokane. Wash, January S.-Under pro-
vision Of permanent injunction issued
by Superior Judge Webster today it will
become contempt of court to advocate or
TO teach the principles Of the /. w. W., to
be affiliated with 1t or to post in any
place anything which win advertise the
organization. The order was issued at
The conclusion Of the courts arrangement
OF John Grady. alleged secretary of the
industrial Workers Of the World defense
fund, and three-scorr other altered t. ~
w nov serving sentences in the county
Jail The order affects not only the de-
PENDANTS named, but all others who may
hereafter become known in connection
with the /. w. w.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
By Associated rr..,

Touion, January 3.-Prefnier Cemen-
ceau, who is on visit to the depart
ment of war. was in smashup OF auto
mobiles today, but escaped injury. The
collision occurred between Hyeres and
Toulon -Four deputies were quite bad
~ hurt.
Premier Clemenceau and party In TWO
automobiles were proceeding along the
rJaa between the two cities. a farmer
with a huge load of straw blocked the
way. but Nj. Clernenceau's chauffeur sue
ceeded in avoiding collision. The sec
ond automobile, however, smashed into
the farmers cart. 1t skidded down the
hill and turned over
The premier assisted the injured. whc
Included Eeuuties Denise and Reyrno-
reno and the project Of war.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
GIST OF THE NEWS

public
railroad
Faa shooting
a
xlabana is forging
setback
shco chldren called taking Of
andson Late palbearers
poultry
roads campat
Toward Bulldogs Chicago -.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
GREATER PART OF
BUSINESS BLOCK
BURNS AS BLAZE IS
! FAMED BY WIND
Spread of Flames
lts Merchants From
e Any of Stocks.
Be of Conflagra-
Not Determined

lie, Va, January s.
ich ragged nearly three
ere tonight destroyed
alter part of the bust
Bck on the east side of
street and between
hion and Market streets,
using damage estimated at
tween 100000 and $780,
%.
he flames originated from an nm
ermfned cause In the department
IRE Of S. ". johnson company and
|ept south to Union street, destroy
Il, among others. the $4,000 Masonic
npIe and damaging the building oc-
pied by the Danviile Register and
nville Zee.
Dther business houses destroyed In
idcd the Broadway theatre, the shoe
Ave OF Goode d. Co., Parker's station-
stare, Jacobs pharmacy. the Wool
S and 10 cent store and the Hold
a. Spear jcwclry store, the last
concerns occupying the ground
Of the Masonic Temple building.
high wind was blowing and mer-
tt in the block were able to save
small portion of their stock. SO
was the progress Of the flames.
en- buildings altogether were de-
led. The building occupied by the
newspapers was only slightly
ged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Clemenceau In Auto Smash
Tiger UnnoDed By Accident

Nj. Clemenceau was unmoved by the
accident and spoke at LaCrau. while the
Injured were being bandaged. AMI
other things he said:
THE higher interests Of our counl
demand new sacrifices. We should
unworthy of our fathers and our de-
II we shirlSed that duty
The premier left for Paris at o'cloc
this evening The various speecheS
which he delivered during his tour of the
department are Interpreted to mean that
he will remain actively in politics after
the resignation of his cabinet.
NJ. Deschanel informed the Associated
Press this evening that he was unao-
quainted with NJ. Ciemenceaus declare
tons but added
What NJ. Clemenceau said was sure
| ~ well said and must be comprehen>
siye"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Another Death Show"
Is to Be Staged In
the Cook County Jail

Chicago, January 3.--The county jail
will be the scene of another death
show" next Friday. Sheriff Peters an
nounced tonight.
For the second time within week
more than 200 prisoners win be forced
To witness a hanging when Arthur
Haensel. convicted Of murder, Will be
executed.
A storm of criticism arose as the re-
suit of the Ratio Durrage hanging
Friday, when 200 prisoners covered in
their cells in plain view of the death
trap Sheriff Peters said 1t was great
moral lesson and that all but one or the
prisoners had promised to lead better
lives
The Outrage hanging was carried out
bv Sheriff Peters against the orders OF
Governor Lowden.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
IPMENT OF BOOZE
j ARTED ON JOURNEY

fnuivvnlA KY, January A--A ship
vent Of gfzo,eoo gallons Of whisky, valued
L approximately $S0.0eo. was starred
\ day on : train of q cars toward New
I ork ana Philadelphia, according to ".
! Mcintosh, head of the secret service
partment, Southern railway Eacn car
d Two we'll armed men aboard Names
! the shippers and overseas destination
.re not announced.
rhis is the largest single shipment OF
! risky from Kentucky since war pro-
,ition became effective and IS consia-
d the last big effort OF local ois.ni-
! to export their stocks BEFORE nation
nrohfbition begins January 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
fRIKE COSTS MEN
HEIR ANNUAL BONUS
~ AssscIatsd r,sss

|plelsb Ohio. January S.-Thirteen
I,sand workers in tho WHY'S Overland
mobfle plant were notified today
distribution of profits arranged Tor
n ego has been deferred because OF
fact that there were no profits, due
labor trouble, which began last May
continued several weeks.
was declared. however. the plan mas
been abandoned, but new DRAFT VIII
made carly in the new year. Early
|SlS the company announced 2 system
|equal division of profits. The first
&ribution Of $4,000 was made shortly
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Patterson to Attend
Jackson Day Dinner

Albany. January s.-fspecial.) G.
Patterson Of Albany. member of the ma
tional democratic committee from Ala
bama, win leave Tuesday for Washing
ton to attend the Jackson Day dinner
Mr.. Patterson has not been committed to
any city's claim for the democratic ma
tional convention, he states, and Will
wait until their claims have been SET
forth before he committee before he
ss--sras decision
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Alabama Authorities
Ask Supreme Court
to Expedite Appeals

Waxhfngton. January 3.-The nu-
preme court today In = decision
filed by Alabama authorities was
asked to epedite appeals from state
supreme court DEGREES dismising
habess corpus proceedings brought
in an effort to save the life Of Ed
gar c. Caldwell. = soldier, convicted
In Calhoun county Of murder. CaId-
we'll was sentenced to die Decem-
Der 5 but his execution was stayed
pending determination Of this up
pea which attacks jurisdiction Of
the siate rouKtu.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Consider Minor Details
ny Asssciated Pres

Washington. January 3.--Minor de-
tails of the railroad reorganization bills
were considered today by Senate and
House conferees, and action on all inn
portaut questions went over until next
week. Division of joint rates between
trunk and branch lines was discussed,
but no decision reached.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Men7bersReturn to Rec0nuene
Congress AtNoon TOMORROW
Sugar Will Drop to-
15h Cents, STATES
Food Administrator

New lorks Janunry 3s--II ouse1-
wives were given the cheerfnR tn
formation today by Arthur VIII
Hams. federal food administrator,
that they probably would net have
to pay more thnn f5M cents : pound
for sugar after this month. He
snid that by that time the regular
Cuban crop would begin to arrive
and that a "fair price. would be
fixed by The sugar equalization
board.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
laptist Subscriptions
Total Nearly $4,000, 900

hshville, Tenn. January 5-Addi'ionai
.riptions to the Baptist $75,00o 900 cam
n reported since the formal drive was
Ied have brought the total sum -aisei
IS. SIS, 900 it was announced by tns
ksral headquarters here tonight. IN
- state there are numerous chuscnes
have not completed the canvass OF
members ard considerable increase
me figures Is anticipated by Dr- L II 4;
thorough. general director. wnsn -
returns are in. He does not expect
I ,hle 10 make a final report before
!. Southern Baptist convention meets at
asniagton in May.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Morgan Gives Majority
to Both Amendments

Albany. January Observation-Disclosures
gan county voters gave majority OF
467 for the amendment exempting ex-
service men from the payment of poll
taxes until 1923. and a majority of 1873
for the anne ndment permitting ~ mu-
inequalities to increase their tax rate.
according to official returns made pub
lie today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
Two Dinners Planned

Washington. January 2.-Owing to
the demand for places at the Jackson
Day banquet here January s. Homer s.
Cummings. chairman of the democratic
national committee, announced today
the dinner would be held in two groups
simultaneously at two hotels. The
same speakers will address both groups
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1920-01-04
ARMED WITH WARRANTS
FEDERAL OFFICERS ARE
STILL TRAILING "REDS'
Reds Planned To Develop
Strike Into Revolution
and Blot Out Government
Slogan to Impress
Conservation Upon
Housewives Adopted

Chicago. january 3--rhe women's
fair price commission of Illinois will
have an official slogan 10 impress
conservation upon the 10000 club
women who are assisting la the
campaign against the high cost of
living. The slogan. Mrs. Maude Tur-
ley, secretary of the commission an
nounced today, reads:
tsro market, to market.
To buy fat pig.
Home again. home ngain.
Prices too hig.s