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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
Robinson Loses
StageFright;Ls
Delegates Boss

SAN FRANCISCO. July Sit was
Senator Joseph r. Robinson. OF Ar
kansas. who was elected chairman of
tho democratic convention. But us
Joe Robinson who Is presiding today.
In other words. tho delegates and the
ncwspapermen. and all others who
have TO do with the convention. have
become acquainted with him.
on his first appearance. IL looked
as II the delegates would have an
easy time steam. rollering him. He
was embarrassed and flusterci and
heckiers were quick TO spring TO the
attack with confusing points of
order. His gavel taps were light and
tentative.
But things are different now No
delegate cares to essay any heck.
ling. He controls the convention.
holds IL in the hollow OF his hand
and tho i.oos duly elected ladies and
gentlemen on the floor. as well rs the
$4,000 or 40 spectators in the gal.
lcrica defer to his commands.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
WOMEN LAUNCH
ORGANIZATION
Will Take Part in National
Campaign
BY CI.EN J. RANDALL

SAN FRANCISCO. July S-or.
ganixation OF the women OF the coun.
try for their part In tho national
campaign was In fun progress today.
following an epochai meeting Of
women here last night when plans
to swing the vote OF the fair sex for
tho most admirable platform ever
adopted by a political convention In
this country" were discussed.
An official ban on any mention OF
candidates. dccrccd by Mrs. George
Bass. chairman OF the women's bu.
reau OF the democratic national com.
mittee. kept the central topic OF or.
ganization directly before last nights
meeting.
The meeting. tho not strictly a
partisan affair. was attended by
democratic women leaders from near.
~ every state. Prominent among
the speakers were veterans OF the
fight for woman suffrage. The key.
note OF the evening was the propo.
sltion OF bringing before the women
voters the generous llberulity" OF
the democratic platform as com.
pared with the treatment accorded
women by the republican convcn.
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
Rupture Kills
1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons each year are
laid sway-the burial certificate being
marked Rupture" WHY Because the
unfortunate ones had neglected Themselves
or had been merely taking care OF tho
sign tsweliingl of the affiiction. and pay
Ing no attention to the cause, What are
you doinEf Are you negieeting yourself
by wearing a truss. appliance or whatever
name YOU choose to call itg At best the
truss IL only a mskeshift--a false prop
against n collar sing wail--and cannot be
expected TO act as more than a mere me-
chsnical support. The binding pressure
totards blood circulation. thus robbinx the
weakened muscles OF that which they
need most-nourishment
but science has found q way. and every
truss sufferer In the land 10 invited 10
make q FREE test right In the privacy
OF their own home. The PLAPAO meth
cd is unquestionabiy the most scientific.
logical and successful seif-treatment for
rupture tho world has ever known.
The PLArAo PAD, when sdherfng
closely 10 the body. cannot possibly slip or
shin out Of place. therefore. cannot chafe
or pinch. soft as vcivet--essy TO apply
To he used whilst you work
and whilst you sleep. No straps. buckles
or springs attached.
Learn how to close the herniai opening
as nature intended, so the rupture CAN'T
come down. Send your name today to
PI.APAO co, Block T2f. st. Louis, No,
for FREE trial plapao and the informa-
tion necessary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
Everybody Lets
Up When Joyce
Yeus 'Silence!'

SAN FRANCISCO. July 81. +.
NJ. Joyce. OF Norfolk. Va. undoubt.
edly has the loudest voice in the
convention. His roaring cries OF Isl.
lence" have stopped many disturb.
ances. being easily audible above the
thunder Of demonstrations. Right
from the ranks OF the Virginia dele.
CATION. Of which he's member. he
emits the word Wonderful instead
OF cheering whenever he's pleased
with a turn OF events. Others have
taken II up and now when applause
breaks out a chorus OF wonderful"
runs around the hall.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05

Victims OF rheumatism should
take advantage OF the warm season
which is so favorable to the proper
treatment for this painful ailment
rheumatism Is moro than a mere
local disorder confined to the locality
of the painful parts. II can not be
rubbed away. because 1t is a deep.
seated disease that has its source in
the blood supply. The tiny pain de-
mons, the millions OF little disease
germs that cause the disease must be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
Convicts Honor
American Soldier

OSsfNING. N. Y July BE.
cause Of his war record In the
American and Canadian armies, Sing
Sings Mutual Welfare league has
rescued the body OF Philip DENLY
from burial In n paupers grave.
DENLY" the name he gave TO shield
his relatives. will have an up.to.da
burial. No soldiers body should go
to a pauper's grave. the league de.
cided.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
At Last, Relief
From Rheumatism

reached and eliminated from tn
blood before real relief can be had.
s. ). s. has been successfully uses
Tor rheumatism for more than SO
years. II Is the most thorough and
reliable blood remedy because Il
searches out and eliminates all din.
ease germs which infest the blood.
Go to your druggist and get a bot
tie OF s. s. s. today. and begin TO
take a rational. sensible treatment
for rheumatism that win show re
suits. For free expert medical ad-
vice regarding your own case. write
fuily to Chief Medical Adviser. Coz
Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
Lad of 18 Plays
Old Church Organ

LONDON. July Sat the age OF
- Noel Cash. Of Peasley Hin. Mans
field. has been appointed organist Of
the parish church. He has already
performed the duties with great
credit for nearly a year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05

LONG BEACH. Cal. July s.
Sixtytwo years In the business and.
nj rs. the Oldest active ship cauiker
In the world. IL the claim OF Dan
Corners. still plying his trade
among the millionaire colony which
owns most Of the yachts al this re
sort
Since he WIS ~ years old. Corners
states. he hasn't lost a day from his
work. lie has worked In every navy
yard in the country and followed his
trade In the navy during tho Spanish.
American war. He says that In 1856
he was paid sfi66 for a days work
for which ship workers now set from
SO to $50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
Kent Farmer Leaves
a. Grandchildren

EAST KENT. Eng. July 5.-w.
File. farmer who has just died in
his Tooth year. was very active up
to the time Of his death. He did his
own gardening when over 90 and
was an abstainer and non-smoker
He had seven children. a. grand.
children and several grcat.grand.
children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05

The Board OF Directors OF the Die.
tograph Products Corporation have
this day declared q quarterly diyf-
dend OF 90 on the outstanding pre-
ferr~d stock of this company, pay
able July 1b. 1890. to the stockhoid-
ers of record June 80. 1870. Stock
books will remain open
D1CrOGRAPH PRODUCTS
CORPORATION
tSigned) H NJ DELANoIE. Tresa
June 20. 1920.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
English Child Is
Killed by Radish

CHESTER. Eng, July s.-Irenc
May Banks, aged 7. died from eating
radishes. The child swallowed them
almost whole. according to the medi.
cal examiner who analysed the con.
tents OF her stomach.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
Sd PARTY WINS
FAVOR IN EAST
Prairie State Farmers and
Labor Are Friendly
BY II. II X BRIGGS
Former Editor Sc Paul News

MINNEAPOLIS. July 5.-strong
sympathy for third party move
rnsnt exists among both farmers and
labor union members in the Northern
prairie states.
II the Chicago conventions OF the
labor party. committee OF a and 9th
or elements. nominate a ticket head
ed by senator In Toilette. Il viii poll
iarge vote IN this group OF states.
probably carry Wisconsin and North
Dakota. and have a fighting chancc
in Minnesota. South Dakota and
Montana
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
ASSOCIATION OF FARMERS
AND WORKERS CLOSE

This IL the opinion OF cool political
observers. whose personal emotions
do not run away with their judg
fnent
There Is closer political association
between farmers and workers In
these states than ever before. and
much more unity than exists In any
other section OF the country.
The great farmers political organ
lzation IL the nonpartlsan league.
Labor also has organized political
leagues in several states. outside the
usual declarations OF labor.
The labor leagues and the nonpar.
lisans operate separately. but synpa-
,hetIcally. They hold simultaneous
conventions. jointly indors- candL
dates and adopt doveailing plat
forms.
They have had numerous local sue
cesses In cities and towns OF Mime.
sofa. Dakota. Iowa. Wisconsin and
Montana. They control North Dako-
IN. Their candidate for governor al.
most captured the republican nomi.
nation at the Minnesota primaries,
June 81.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05

NEW YORK. July 5.--Thc action
OF Father Antoine. OF New orleans.
In sending n bride from the altar TO
put on gown more in accordance
with his conception OF true modesty
finds Endorsement among Catholic
women OF New York Miss Teresa
oDonohuc. president Of the League
Of Catholic Women. said that the
league had been doing all in its
power 10 check the tendency of
women to parade In gowns that seem
to have their two ends racing toward
common vanishing point"
Morr than 1000. 900 persons In the
United States profit directly by the
daily weather forecasts.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05

a man knit always to blame II he
thinks more of his typewriter than
he does Of hh wife--he can dictate
TO his typewriter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
sCABRERA GOT 1T AND
WE DARE NOT SQCEAL"

such and such men were In a graft
scheme" I was told. Luis Cabrera
was minister Of tho treasury. The
Gay came when the head Of the graft
ers was to go to the treasury to get
the money Some millions were to
b. divided. Carranza had given his
consent. The other CRITTERS awaited
his return He came back cursing
Cabrera he nowied. got II all
And he viii NJ, give 1t up. And we
dare not squeaI.'
no one doubts that Cabrera and
CArranza stood In together. They
tried TO protect the treasury. Some.
times II was necessary for Carranza
70 make Cabrera the goat But they
I'D their best"
The question In whether Obregon
and the De Ia Huerta adsninistra-
don win prove more successful than
The Carranza administration in keep
Ing the wolves off Mexico. They have
just as many generais-perhap
more--es the Carranza adminstra,
eion had and tho generals are Just as
hungry. The army In probably
larger than under the Carranza ad.
ADMINISTRATION, for II consists OF all
the revolutionists except ViIla, who
n plain bandit, and practically all
Of the Carranza army. for II has
Topped enmasse. so the army is
costing more. A good sized foreign
loan might stave off disaster at this
time. for these hungry mouths could
be stuffed. Such a loan might even
enable the Oregon receiverahln 10
pay off the more pressing claims,
put guard over its workshops, and
get back TO business. But foreign
loan Is not apt TO be secured until
the moral hazard has been eliminated.
iOBREGON AND DE LA HUERTA
KNOW OLD ORDERS GONE
And how can this be done? Mind
you, believe in the bona fldes OF
rObregon and De la Huerta. I believe
land ! think most here believe
that, TO be al cynical as you please
about II, these gentlemen realize that
the old order has passed and that II
Mexico does not clean house some
-one else will eventually get hold OF
the broom. But how are the gen
erals TO be got rid OF? How liz order
IN be restored?
II was held up a dozen times
snId an American who has Just rid
den into town from a trip thru the
interior. "Once by a pair Of is-year-
old boys. They took about all I
bad. The country is moneyiess and
l5hopeiess- Yet It u = wonderful
Il ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05

Columbia Colo. the now American
beer.-Adv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
NONPARTIsAN LEAGUE NOT
IN CHICAGO CONVENTION

Tho nonpartisan league will not
participate. officially. in the third
party conventions at Chicago. II win
no, send delegates. but II may have
scouts there.
THE league Is not party; II IN a
program" said a c. Townley. prcsi.
dent OF the nonpartisan league. here.
Its purpose II 10 get certain lehisla-
ton. II matters not TO the league
whether that legislation IL enacted
by republicans. democrats or third
party men.
The league inforses candidates
who stand for its principles. After
the nominations are all made. the
league may indorse one Of the tick
cts thru a convention Of It's own"
Both farmers and city workers In
Minnesota. Wisconsin and North
Dakota, particularly. cherish the
name Of Ia Toilette.
Unofficlatly. II Is certain the
strength OF these movements and
their widely read publications viii be
back OF third ticket, ~ i appears.
anu NIF i'RRAt a. 70 80 ISM
IL Obregon had 10 regiments on
which he could absolutely rely--i0
regiments OF cavalry and five more
OF mobile artillery--he could wipe out
his threatening generals and restore
the country TO peace. But for 10
years the Mexican army has been a
predatory army. II has been COM
pletely -natioDalized. Its soldiers
follow a general while that general
is successful and profits are large.
The moment more pay is offered by
a rival they are apt TO quit. Car
rama fell. OF course. because he
sought TO impose by arms successor
to himself az president upon the
people. There was a general acaui-
escence In the military uprising
against him. To that extent Mexico
has gained ground In the last 10
years. II Is beginning TO find itself
rxnftf8T.tfsr md naffAnuIIU
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05
NO WAY YET FOUND TO
DEAL WITH THE ARMY

But without a wholly dependable
army II Is felt here that Obregon's
power has not a wholly truthworthy
foundation
The new administration has done
what IL could TO eliminate the moral
hazard. II has restored TO their
owners properties confiscated during
the last 10 years IL Is trying to
induce the bankers to meet 1t In a
scheme TO make banking again pos
sible In the republic. II is promis-
ing TO pay off the monies owed for
eigncr3 and 10 treat foreign invest
ors here honestly and fairly.
But IL has not yet found the way
10 get rid OF the army--and II can
not meet the arny's bills by taxation
and yet pay off old debts and begin
the work OF rcconstruction--and II
the army is permitted to forage for
itself. as under Carranza~-and IL the
old debts are not paid and recon-
struction begun said at the be-
ginning that pcssimism Is growing
hero
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1920-07-05

Columbia Colo is bctter.-Adv.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14
TWIFORD & WILKINS BUY
OUT r. E. QUINN 8 ca.
Mr.. Quinn Disposes of All interest in
Elizabeth City Store to His
Two Associates

J. H. Wilkins and s. w. Twiford have
purchased r. E. Quinn's interest in the
big furniture business of r. e. Quinn
& Co. in this city. and disposed of their
interest in the Quinn stores in Wash
ington and Rocky Mount to Mr.. Quinn.
Messrs. Twiford and Wilkins will con-
the sole owners of the business in this
city and Mr.. Quinn acquires sole cwn-
ership of the stores in Washington and
Rocky Mount.
Announcement of the deal was made
this week. tho negotiations for the deal
had been under way for several months.
Messrs. Twiford and WiWlkins will con-
tinue the business under the trade name
of Quinn Furniture Co.
The change it is said will mean a
new and aggressive policy for this big
furniture store. Mr.. Quinn's attention to
the business in recent years has been
largely divided between the out of town
stores. Messrs. Twiford and Wilkins
will give their exclusive attention to the
local store. They expect to carry even
larger and more varied stocks of fur
niture and housefurnishings than ever
and announce this week that their hat
is in the ring for a larger volume of
business.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14
LEGION TO HELP
SALVATION ARMY
Elks, Moose and Boy Scouts Also
Pledge to Help in Drive
For Funds This Week

Seth Perry Post of the American Le-
gion, of Pasquotank County, the Elks,
the Loyal Order of Moose, the Boy
Scouts and several ministers and lay
men will aid Chairman Walter P. Wood
in putting across the Salvation Army
drive for funds in Pasquotank county
this week. t
One North Carolina county, Beaufort
with larger quota than Chairman Wood
is asking of Pasquotank. is already over
the top in it's drive. being the first coun-
ty in the state and in the south to raise
its quota.
Pasquotank VIII so over the top in
due. course. Everybody is for the Sal
vation Army and regardless of how
much they have given to other philan-
thropies. they do not feel like turning
the Salvation Army down, because it
reaches the millions who are never trou-
bled by any other religious or philantro-
pic influence.
Pasauotank is asked for a minimum
contribution of $1,000. Pledges pay
able in cash. or in installments due June
1 and August 1, 1920.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14

D. Walter Harris sets the pace for
reduction in the high cost of mems clo-
thing. See his ad elsewhere in this
newspaper. adv.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14
sMAYpPEAss MOVING I'm 60
REFRIGERAToR CARS
Four Car Loads of Peas Shipped From
Elizabeth City This Week, Heavy
Movement Expected Next Week

The first car load of early may peas
from the truck farms of Fasquotank
county were shipped in a refrigerator
car from this city Tuesday of this week,
consigned to New York produce COM
mission houses represented by K. c.
Abbott The car contained 439 bask-
cts \ second refrigerator car carrying
800 baskets of peas moved from Eliza
beth City Wednesday, consigned by Mr..
Abbott Mr.. Abbott will send two full
cars to Philadelphia and New York to-
day and, beginning next Tuesday, he ex-
poets to move at the rate of two car
loads daily while the brief season lasts.
Mr. Abbott secured the first refrige-
rator cars for this section last season.
Previous to that time peas were Ship
ped by express, without refrigeration,
and often reached their destination in a
heated and perished condition, result
ting often in losses to the shippers Re
frigerator freight costs less than ex-
pressage and the peas reach the mar
ket in prime condition.
1t is too early to learn what these
early peas bring in New York this week
Peas shipped from here by express last
Friday sold at $3.75.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14
HORSE RACING HERE

w. J. Daougherty, trainer located at
the new fair ground race track, is ad
vertising racing for May Doth, which
should certainly afford those who at
tend their moneys worth of fun and
amusement. In order to be eligible, all
horses must be owned and driven ex-
clusively by colored people. There are
quite a few good horses owned through
this section by Negroes and rivalry is
very keen. Participating horses are ex-
pected from Norfolk, Edenton, Camden.
Currituck and Perquimans. Grand stand
will be free, with ample reservation for
white people.
Mr.. Daougherty, by the way, has what
is considered one of the best stables of
race horses in this section of the south
Elizabeth City may be well assured that
it will be ably represented and advertis
ed in the racing game throughout the
country during the coming season. His
horses represent quite a tidy sum of
money and comprise horses bred from
the very best strains of racing blood
in the world. Persons interested in
horses are invited to visit his stables at
the race track.
A very attractive race programme is
being prepared for the annual July 4th
racing. There will be two days of rae
ing. July 5tk and 9th.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14
SAYS ALL WEEDS AND
BUSHES MUST GO NOW
City Manager in War on Mosquito Will
Call For Rigid Enforcement of
All Sanitary Laws

All weeds. vines, bushes and under
growth of every kind must be cut down
and removed from every vacant lot in
Elizabeth City or the owners of these
waste places will find themselves fined
So for violation of the city ordinance
against such nuisances. Each days fail
ure to abate the weed nuisance consti-
flutes seperate offence against the
law.
City Manager Commander determined
to give the anti-weed ordinance such an
enforcement as it has never had, because
he is determined to permanently relieve
or abate the mosquito nuisance in Ellz-
abeth City To get rid of the mosquito it
is necessary to get rid of his breeding
places The City Manager is breaking up
the mosquitoes breeding places in the
canals and water courses thruout the
town by installing oil drip cans. But
putting oil on mosquito troubled water
will not accomplish much if owners of
vacant lots and low places don't co-ope-
rate and clean up these privately owned
breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
The City Manager also tell S
this newspaper that a lot of users of
ground toilets are going to find them
selves in trouble if they do not comply
with the law which says they must use
slack lime in these toilets. Before haul
ing a lot of folks up into court Mana
ger Commander is serving notice thru
the newspapers.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14
DEATH OF N. r. PARKER

Nathan r. Parker, one of Elizabeth
City's oldest citizens died at his home
in this city Wednesday morning May
II, following a brief illness due to a
leaking heart. He was 75 years old,
born February ., 1915.
Mr.. Parker was prominently identi-
fled with the business. social and poll
tical life of this community for more
than half a century and was active in
business up to within a few days of his
death. He is survived by a wife and
six children. The latter are Mrs. d. r.
Morgan, Messrs. c. c. Parker. Il. "
Parker. J. c. Parker, \. p. Parker and
Ira Il. Parker.
The funeral was conducted at the
home on Ehringhaus Stret yesterday af-
ternoon, Rev. J. NJ. Ormond. pastor of
First Methodist Church officiating.
The independent. [volume] (Elizabeth City, N.C.) 1908-1936, 1920-05-14
GROCERS THREATEN TO
QIJIT SELLING slJGAF
Incensed Because Palmer Limits Their
Profits While Letting SpeeuIa-
tors Go Unchecked

Elizabeth City retail grocers are in
censed over the latest order of the De-
partment of Justice fixing their profit
on sugar and if the grocers obey their
manifest impulse they will refuse to
and vicinity may face sure enough
sugar famine.
The grocers are allowed a profit OF
only two cents pound on sugar, the
wholesalers one cent a pound. The new
profit is fixed by the Attorney General
in the following telegram to the q. S
District Attorney in this city,
''Washington, D. c., May II, 1920.
United States Attorney,
Elizabeth City, NJ. C.
You will Immediately announce in
your state papers that the only rec
ognizabIe margin of profit on sugar
by the Department of Justice, is one
cent per pound by wholesalers, and
two cents per pound by retailers.
The instructions contained i'm Cir
cuIar 38 are hereby rescinded. The
same were sent by mistake.
PALMER.'
The wholesale price of sugar in New
York this week is % cents pound
What the grocers want to know is, why
doesn't Palmer fix the profit of the spe-
culators who have shot the price to 2e
cents from the price of 34c at which
the Cuban sugar crop was offered this
government last fall. Spectators are
permitted to pocket a rake of Il
cents a pound or more on sugar with
out ever turning hand, while the re-
tail grocer who weighs, wraps and de-
ivers sugar in small quantities to his
customers all over town isn't allowed
enough profit to cover his delivery
charges.