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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
RATL|FF IS GIVEN
 Z WEEKS RESPITE

Little Rock, Sept. 3O-Governor McRae late yesterday postponed un- til October 14 the execution of Amos Ratliff of Carroll county, who was to have been electrocuted here this morning. Before he was informed that the governor had granted the ce- prieve Ratliff made a full and com- plete confession of his crime in mur- dering Miss Winford Frazier, aged spinster, whom he was attempting to rob. At the time of this murder Rat Tiff was out under bond for second de- gree murder for killing John Berry, who he charged had been intimate with Ratliff's wife.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
GIANTS, YANKEES
 COP LEAGUE RACES
tBy the Associated Press

New York, Sept. 30.-The New York Giants are champions of the National league by virtue of the double trounc- ing administered yesterday by the St Louis Cardinals to the Pittsburg Pir- ates, the only team menacing the Giants hold on first place. The Pirates are now definitely out of the running, and may be tied by the Cardinals for second place.
 In the American, the New Yorl, Yankees need only one more game of their final three to establish their claim to the pennant
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
MARKETS STEADY UNCHANGED TODAY

Cotton markets were steady and comparatively unchanged today. October contracts, which closed yesterday at New York at 20.7O, held steady and ended today's rading at 2080, while December contracts ad- vanced from 2O.81, yesterdays clos ing quotation, to 20.8S. At New Or leans, contracts for October varied slightly and closed at 20,25 as com pared with 20.31 for Thursday. De, cember opened at 2O55 and closed at 20.46. January contracts were quoted at 20.30 on today's close. Spots were quiet and steady.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
WANDERER SINGS
 JAZZ AIR. HANGED
(By the Ass,crated Press)

Chicago, Sept. 30.-Carl Wanderer, murderer of his wife and unborn baby and the ragged stranger" went to his death at sunrise this morning, with a popular song on his lips and with firm step. He walked to the gallows in the Cook county jail, took his place and repeated short prayer after the attending minister and the trap was sprung.
 Wanderer, former lieutenant in the army, killed his wife and the stranger in an alleged fake hold up in their rooms here. Governor Small last night declined to grant stay of execution.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
SAY DFYALFRA ACCEPTS OFFER
 FOR S|NN FEN
(By the Associated Pressl

London, Sept. 3O.-An Exchange Telegraph dispatch today from Dublin states that De Valera has accepted Premier Lloyd Georges invitation for a conference October 12 on the Irish peace question.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
NEW HIGH RECORD
 FOR LONG STAPLE

Another seasons high record price for long staple cotton was registered here today when Philemon Nabholz sold bale of Snowflake" to Frauen- thai & Schwarz at AZ cents a pound. The cotton was classed as good mid ding and the staple measured 1 5-16 inches. The bale weighed ITS pounds and netted the grower $2O0.76. Mr. Nabholz has grown six bales of this cotton this year.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
fBy the As>oc-ated Press,

Washington, Sept. 30-Defnite ef- forts will be made in the senate today, it is expected, to reach agreement for vote on the German, Hungarian and Austrian peace treaties on October Il or 15.
 The agreement was submitted yes terday by Senator Lodge, chairman of the foreign relations committed
 Under the administration plan for the senate, it's time next week will be largely occupied with tax revision, and the following week will be given over to the treaties
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
CLEMFNCY
 FOR F CONYICJS
Rx the Associntcd pressN

Little Rock, Sept. 30.-Twenty-two negro convicts were recommended to Governor McRae for commutation of sentence.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
BERLIN VOTES ADOPTED,
 SENATE ID ACT
(By the Associated Press)

0I'y lTU HssOCIdteu ITtssJ
 Berlin, Sept. 30.-The reichstag to- day passed the bill ratifying the separate peace treaty with the United States. Only Communists voted against the bill.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
NO DECISION BY TRA|NMfN
 ON " ALK OUT
(By the Associated PressD

Chicago, Sept. 30.-Exact figures on the strike vote of 186,000 members of the big brotherhoors are withheld today, pending the report of the gen eral committee to the general chair man, after which the committee will definitely decide whether the train men are to walk out in protest again st wage cuts made effective by the federal railroad labor board on July II.
 Ninety per cent of the number vot- ing on the national poll are said to favor strike.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
ASKS NATION PRAY
 AS HERO INFERRED
lBy the Associated Press)

Washington, Sept. 30.-In an official proclamation issued today, President Harding called upon the American people to offer silent prayer for two minutes at noon armistice day, No vember II, when the body of an un- known soldier, killed in battle in France, will be laid to rest in the Ar lington national cemetery.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
NEGRO, WRECKER
 OF TRAIN. GUILTY
(Ry the Associated pressl

Marion, Sept. 30.-Thomas Harris negro, was convicted and sentenced to 2l years under the verdict of the trial jury returned last night. liar ris was held for implication as one of the wreckers of the Missouri Pacific train near here last May He was arrested at Fl Dorado two months after the train was wrecked.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-09-30
FIGHT MOONSKINE
 AS NATION DRINK
(Rv the Associntod pressN

Minneapolis, Sept. 30,-Temporary headquarters of the Minnesota Sane ness Lague, organized to fight moon shine as the national drink, were es- tablished here today. The league will advocate the sale of wine and beer, which the law does not classify intoX- icating.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
NORMAL L|FEI
HUNDRED YEARS
Doctor Declares That Death
Before That Time is Due to
Avoidable Conditions.

New York, Nov. IA movement
to educate the people of the world to
live to be one hundred years old is
suggested by DR.. Stephen Smith 80
years old who declared to members of
the public health association that
the Mosaic law limiting the span
of life to three score years and ten
was all wrong. Moses himself proved
the falsity of the law by living 40
years beyond his allotted time. He
died apparently in good health for it
is written his eye, was undimmed and
his natural force unabated."
"The normal life of man., he add
ed, "is 100 years and every child
born is adapted in physical construc-
tion and function to live century
Deaths occurring at an earlier age
were due to conditions incompatible
with the construction and function of
human organism and by proper edu-
cation of the people. through the as
sociation such condition could be
changed
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
MARTIAL LAW
IN COLORADO

Denver, Col, Nov. 17.-Martia
law is in effect in Huerfano county
today. State rangers acting under
general Instructions from Col. Pat
J. Hamrock, adjutant general, took
charge Of law enforcement just a
few hours before time set by union
leaders for strike in 13 mines OF
the Colorado Fuel and Iron Com.
pany employing $500 men. Reduc.
tion of 80 per cent in wages an.
nounced yesterday and effective TO-
day was to be the signal for walk
out, it was said.
The martial law proclamation was
issued by Gov. Shoup after an ap.
peal had been received from Sheriff
Harry Capps at Walsenburg saying
the situation was beyond his control
and after tour of the district by Col
Hamrock.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
LUxUR1Es COST
MORE THAN ARMY

Washington, Nov. 17.-Federal
tax returns have been given curious
applications in connection with
problems now before the conference
on Limitation of ornaments. Statisti-
clans have labored hard to bring re-
lative figures as to military expendi-
lures and amounts spent by people on
amusement and minor luxuries out SO
sharply their significance would be
seen at glance. One set of tables
show against $418,OOO,0O0 spent for
army in 1921 the country consumed
$7PO,000,OOO in candy and chewing
gum, $S4,O00,OOO in soda and con-
fections and $950,OOO,00 for perfum-
cry, jewelry, silk stockings and other
articles for personal adornment.
The smokers poured out $780,
900, 900 for tobacco in all forms.
Baseball fans, &heater goers, cabaret
patrons and those attending concerts
paid .$ss7,oo0,O00.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
'ONE4N AUTHORITY ].
DENIES CHARGE Of
SENATOR WATSON
BERN HANDLED ALL CASES
. - - - ~A HAA S<ASG0
Col. Gilbert Declared Not One
Man Was Executed for Mill
tary Offences, and He Re-
membered Only Ten Who
Were Executed, Those for
Murder or Criminal Assault.

Omaha, Neb., Nov. 17.-Charges of
,, he unwarranted hanging of American
soldiers recently made in the United
States senate by Senator Watson of
Georgia were denied here today by
Col. w. o. Gilbert who had charge
of death, dismissal and penitentiary
cases for the American Expeditionary
forces at Chaumont, France.
There is not one word of truth in
the tales Of these executions" Col.
Gilbert is quoted as saying, IF I
remember rightly there were about
ten men executed in France" adding,
"the death penalty was not inflicted
except for murder or criminal assault.
If these executions had taken place
rumors of them would have reached
our Office even though we had no
official record of such things.
mot one man was executed for
military offences. There was no man
more careful to see that soldier was
not executed except on proof positive
of his guilt than General Pershing.
He took extreme care and went over
every case turning down a great num-
ber."
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
WORKING OUT PLAN
0FPROCEDURE ON
F.. EASTERN QUESTION
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Ten Points Presented Yes
terday by China~Are Being
Discussed Today; America
Thinks That the Study Of
Far Eastern Question Should
Not be Complicated.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Prelimin-
ary reconnoitering gave way to more
direct negotiations today in endeavors
of the armament conference to find
solution for the problems of the
Far East.
Sitting as special committee on
Far Eastern questions the heads Of
the delegations went into conference
to form definite policies by which
each shall be guided and work out a
plan of procedure.
The ten points presented yesterday
lby China with the general backing of
the United States formed the basis of
today's exchanges which were design
led to develop the exact attitude of the
mine delegations. No one expected this
process to go very far at today's meet
ing.
The opinion of the American dele
cation which appeared to have con-
siderable support among the repre-
sentatives of the other powers was
that the far eastern negotiations need
not be complicated by creation of sub
to deal with special sub
jects. The American delegates take
the position that the far eastern sub
iects are not technical subjects re-
quiring scrutiny of special experts.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
'EXHUME bODYOF
MOREHEAD WOMAN
FOR EXAMINATION
DIED IN NEW BER
Complete Secrecy Surrounds
the Incidents Which Caused
Solicitor Davis to Order a
Post Mortem Examination
Over the Remains of Mrs.
Pauline Glover Link.

Chapel Hill, Nov. IA specimen
of the body of Mrs. Pauline Glover
Link of Morehead City, who died in
New Bern hospital from what had
been diagnosed as peritonitis reach
ed here to receive microscopic exam
ination by Professor Bullitt at the
University.
The body Of Mrs. Link was buried
last Monday afternoon but was ex-
humed yesterday by order of Solici-
tor Jesse H. Davis and post NOR
tenn examination was held. Pending
a report from Chapel Hill the solici
tor is Withholding the result of the
autopsy.
Professor Bullitt said today exam
ination would not be completed for
several days and he will make his
report to no one except DR.. c. H.
Parker of New Bern and Solicitor
Davis who brought the specimen
here.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
PRESIDENT FAvORS
AFORTYPERCENT
MAXIMUM SUR TAX
TELLS CONFEREES
Mr.. Harding Would Rather
Have the 81 Per Cent Rate,
but as a Compromise He is
Agreeable to the Acceptance
Of 4 Maximum of 40 Per
Cent; Conference Held.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Harding to.
day informed the Republican house
conference on the revenue bill that
maximum sur tax rate Of 40 per cent
would be agreeable to the administra-
tion.
The Presidents views were ex-
pressed in conference at the white
house with Chairman Fordney Of the
House Ways and Means Committee
and Representative Longworth Of
Ohio. The tax bill as passed by the
house provided for a maximum sur
tax of 80 PER cent but the senate
provided a maximum of SO per cent
and what virtually amounted to a
deadlock ensued.
Arrangements were made for the
President to send a letter toe Chair
man Fordney setting forth his view
Harding was represented as favoring
80 maximum, but was favorable to
a 40 per cent compromise.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
YOUNG MAN FACES
CHARGE OF MURDER
OF HIS PARENTS
HOME, PARTLY BURNED
The Man, twenty-five Years
Of Age, Denies all Know
ledge of the Cause Of the
Death of His Aged Father
and Mother. Body Found in
Burning Home.

Saginaw, Mich, Nov. 17.-At the
order fQ Prosecuting Attorney Crane
Chas. Hodges, under sheriff, planned
today to swear out warrant charg.
ing Richard Chaplain, % years Of age
with the murder of his father and
step mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Adrian
Champlain, whose bodies were found
in their partly burned home near
Hemlock last Monday night. The
young man denied responsibility for
his parents death.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
AUTO KILLS
SIX PERSONS

Johnston, Pa, Nov. 17.-Six per
sons were killed here this morning
when the automobile in which they
were riding crashed through the
guard rails of Woodvale bridge and
fell to the tracks SO feet below, ac.
cording to reports received at the
Office of Deputy coroner Yost. The
car overturned as it fell.
The dead included one woman and
five men.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
RIOTING IN
INDIA TOWN

Bombay, India, Nov. 17.-Coinci-
dent with the procession escorting the
Prince of Wales through the city Of
Bombay serious disturbances occur
red in the native quarters here which
were attributed to the followers Of
Mohatma Gandhi, the Hindu non
o-operationist" leader which resulted
in a number of casualties. The pro-
cession itself however was not marred
by any untOward incident
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
BAPT|STS TO MEET
IN WINSTON SALEM
Testamentary Gifts to the
Baptist Foundation Amount
to $102, 400.

Rocky Mount, Nov. N.-The Bap-
tist State convention entered on its
last day with reports of the Baptist
foundation. Since this organization
was formed testamentary gifts have
been made amounting to $102,400.
The convention heard addresses on
ministerial education, wOman's work,
temperance and obituaries. The con-
vention went on record as opposed to
session confined to two days in
the future
The convention adjourned at noon
to meet in Winston-Salem December
of next year.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18

NORTH CAROLINA GETS 100000.
Washington, Nov. 17.-Forty eight
advances aggrcgating $2,O74,OOO for
agricultural and live stock purposes
were approved today by the war fin
ance corporation. The amount allOt-
ted to North Carolina amounted to
100000.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
COTTON.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE cotton
market opened at decline of 10 tC
Is points today under liquidation in
fluenced by disappointing Liverpool
cables and larger ginning figures than
expected. January soon rallied tc
1876.
New York, Nov. 17.-Cotton fu
lures opened steady, Dec. 1870, Jan
1856, March 1868, May 1850, July
1915.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
TWO KILLED BY
FALLING HOUSE

Goldsbor0, Nov. Thames Pol
lock, white, and Walter Brice, negro,
were killed and three other men were
slightly injured when a building on
which they were at work at the New
Enterprise Lumber company collaps-
ed soon after they went to work
this morning. The frame work of the
building had been completed and
work began on the roof.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
STOCKS.

New York, Nov. 17.-Over night
announcement of an immediate cut
in freight rates on agricultural pro-
ducts was without material influence
on railway shares at the opening of
the market today. The changes in
that group were mainly toward high
er levels. Strength was again shown
by the oils, equipments and shipping.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
TOBACCO REPORT.

Heavy sales continue on the
local tobacco market. The re.
port Of Mr.. H. b. Johnson. sec.
rotary Of the Wilson tobacco
board Of trade, shows yester.
day salcs 044,872 pounds; re.
ceipts, S182,856.27; average,
20.2o.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
ADMIRAL KATO ASKS
FOR MORE TIME

Washington, Nov. 17.-Admiral
Earon Kato on behalf of the Japa-
nese delegation today asked and re-
ceived from the heads of the delega-
tions of the nine participating pow
ers delay of several days to allow
examination of Far Eastern propos-
ais submitted yesterday by China.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18

Marshal FOch, an alumnus of
Jesuit College of France was pre-
sented yesterday with a gold sword
by nearly two score Jesuit colleges
and universities of the United States.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary
Pickford after nights in the Sahara
desert and a storm on the Mediter-
ranean are back in Paris, living in
q family hotel near the Arch of Tri-
umph.
The spinners' division of the
Southern Textile Association will
meet November 18 at the Armington
hotel in Gastonia. Discussion Of the
spinning problem will be engaged in.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
AMERICAN DELEGATES
MEET THIS y. NJ.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Secretary
Hughes today called meeting Of the
American delegates for o'clock
The purpose of the meeting was not
announced but it was understood it
was for the purpose of dealing with
Pacific and Far Eastern questions.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Opened, Jan. 1912, Mar. 10.40,
May 1912, July 1898, Oct. $50,
Dec. 1927. Close Jan. 1910, Mar.
10.11, May 10.11, July 1908, Oct.
9.93, Dec. 1905.
Sales today 5000 bales.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
JURY

AROUT SELN1TED,
San Francisco, Nov. 17.-While
prospects seemed bright for compile
tion late today of a jury in the Ar
buckle case indications were that
taking of testimony would not take
place until Monday.
Twelve temporarily accepted jurors,
three of them women, were in the
box when court opened today.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
GENERAL NEWS

The Association of Railway Exec
utives representing 201 railroads
yesterday decided to pit into effect
a 10 per cent freight rate reduction
on all farm products "as soon as pos
sible'
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
MARKETS.
NEW YORK COTTON

Opened-Jan. 1856, Mar. 1853,
May 1850, July 1915, Oct. 1853,
Dec. 1878, II o'clock-Jan. 1856,
Mar 1856, May 16.47, July 1917,
Oct. 1855, Dec. 1912,
Spot Cotton Wilson market Is 1-2c
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
CHICAGO GRAIN

Wheat opened, May 1.09 IL, Dec
1.O6 Sd.
Corn opened-May SO IA, Dec
48 Is.
Oats opened, May 81 34, Dec
7-8.
At IL o'clock, wheat May 100
Dec. 1.06.
Corn, May SO, Dec. AZ 3-4.
Oats, May 81 3-8, Dec. 80 SIS.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
WEATHER..

For North Carolina, local rains to-
night or Friday, warmer west portion
tonight, moderate southerly winds.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
BARRETT HEADS

FARMERS UNION.
Topeka, Kans., Nov 17.-Chas.
Barrett of Union City, Ga, was re-
elected president of the National Far
mers Union at the annual meeting
here today
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
COTTON EXPORTS

New York, Nov. 17.-Cotton ex-
ports were 42,333 bales including
5000 to Japan and China for sea-
son 2,06s,243 VS.. 1,42o,Ss5 last sea.
son.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
N. Y. COTTON CLOSES

Jan. 1853, Mar. 1859, May
1858, July 1928, Oct. 1910, Dec
1880.
Wheat Closed, May Los is, Dec
LOS IA.
Corn closed, May SO 1-S, Dec. 4S
Oats closed, May 81 3-S, Dec
1888.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
UNIONISTS ADOPT

ADOPT
ENGLANDS PLAN.
Liverpool, Nov. 17.-By a over
whelming majority the Unionist par
ty in session here today adopted the
negotiations now in progress
between England and Ireland.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18

FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Sterling 399 IA, Francs 1872, Lire
Ais 12, Marks 3S.
Call money per cent.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18

Sterling again crosses the 40
mark, closes at 400 1-S.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1921-11-18
COTTON SEED OIL

Jan. $50, Feb. $40, Mar. 856, May
S77, June S95, Nov. $50, Dec. .S16. ,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-03-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKEr WAs .IRREGULAR

New York March 22-Irregular and uncertain tendencies were predominant in the stock market today, although many losses were cancelled at the comparative ly firm close, Previous depression Of prices was, largely effected by inciden'. s which emphasized the very unsatisfactory conditions existing among the railroads and in various lines of industry. a
 Announcement that the senate is likely to adopt resolution providing for an in vestigation of the entire railway situa- tion invited fresh offerings of those is sues and passing of the Vanadium diyi- dend directed renewed attention to ad- verse conditions in the steel and allied trades.
 Prospects of double holiday in the latter part of the week served as a check to activity or buIlish initiative. Commis- sion houses reported little business from interior sources and local operations were limited to professional interests.
 Bull pools in motors and similar issues made few attempts to renew their futile efforts of the previous session, although these stocks, together with oils, steels and equipments were foremost in the re- bound of the final hour.
 Specific features of strength included Studebaker, Pierce-Arrow, Atlantic Gulf, Pacific Oil, Mexican Petroleum. U. S. Steel, Baldwin Locomotive and Northern Pacific. Many extreme declines of 1 to points were reduced to fractions at the finish. Sales amounted to 600,000 shares.
 On the exchange call money held at the fixed rate of 1-2 per cent, while as low as per cent. was again privately ouoted Moderate reactions occurred in leading rates of foreign exchange, ,oth- CT than remittances to Scandinavian cen tres, all of which strengthened
 Confusing movements ruled in the bond market Liberty issues. for example declining while some foreign flotationi were appreciably better. Secondar!
 rails and miner industrials added to re
 cent declines. Total sales (par value were s9,7500oo