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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
CROSSING DANGERS.

Results of the National Careful
Crossing Campaign" are not encourag-
ing, II opinion Ia based upon the report
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad for the
first three months of the efforts of the
railroad companies to impress upon
,,eers of the highways tho need OF re-
membering the old-time warning stop.
Look. Listen" During this period on
the Pennsylvania system there were
l07 crossing accidents. in which II per
sons were killed and lis were injured.
The reason for the increase of 30 per
cont as compared with the previous
season les given as recklessnese and in
experience in the driving Of motor cars.
Generally speaking there is no ex-
cuse for these casualties. for the loca-
ton of the crossings a well known.
Signs and gates ordinarily convey
ample warning to strangers. Investi
CATION OF some of the accidents In
which entire families were wiped out
shows that the drivers had lived near
the crossings and had had complete
knowledge of the conditions. They
took chances for the purpose Of saw
ing a few seconds time and were kill
ed along with the other occupants of
the cars. II is apparent that the
Careful Crossing Campaign" must
be pushed more vigorously II salts
factory results are TO be obtained
But not all the killing and manning
ie being done at grade crossings /;
every day automobiles are smashed
against poles; there are al1fddings
Fideswipings and collisions Through
out the country in 1921 12,500 persons
were killed and 100000 were injured
in these highway accidents. The rec
| ord certainly Ia not creditable one
and some q the responsibility rests
upon the boards which paSeed upon
the qualifications OF the applicants for
licenses to drive machines on the
| public roa ds.--New York Times
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
RIPPLING RHYMES.
Dy Walt Mason.
HEALTH AND SICKNESS.

When we're hale and full OF
vigor, feeling very much alive.
It Is hard for Us to figure on
the ills that may arrive II "a
hard, when feeling gaudy, 70
imagine days in bed, with pink
pains throughout the body, and
a poultice on the head. So the
world seems bright and sunny
and the outlook simply grand,
and we blow IN all our money
with a free and pricely hand.
There is more where It was
mlnted." we exclain, IN cheer
full tones; let IL not be said
or hinted that we're welded 90
the bones. Let US sip the near
Canary, let Us eat the costly
pie; let US caper and be merry.
for tomorrow we may die All
in vain our pastor twits US. We
go on our reckless course. till
a henry-wagon hits Us. climbs
us with exceeding force. To our
home. by friendly neighbors, we
are carried on q door; We are
cut off from our labors, we may
hustle never more. There ara
doctors. there are nurses, there
are druggists on the lot. they
are holding out their purses for
the coin we haven't got. So
We lie for weeks and suffer, eat
ing pills and drinking f'zz. think
ing what a reckless dufrer the
undaunted spendthrift is. On,
a cheap tin car may knock Us
through a board fence any day;
will our past then rise TO mock
US with the coin we threw
away?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS.

The Democratic campaign ie now
fairly under way, and a number OF
public meetings have been arranged
for Wilmington and vicinity this week
One of unusual interest will be held
in the High School auditorium. this
city. tomorrow evening, at which one
of the speakers will be Representa-
tive Thomas Connolly of Texas
Thomas F. Bayard. candidate for
United States Senator, and William
H. Boyce. candidate for Representative
in Congress. also will make addresses,
giving particular and pertinent atten-
ton 10 the important local issues of
the campaign.
We hope our people will turn out
in large numbers TO these meetings.
To them this years campaign has an
unusual interest and an appeal that
should be potent IN influencing their
votes. The keynote" OF the Republi-
can campaign in this State IL to ig-
more the important condition of ex-
travagant, inefficient administrations
and high taxes, and TO appeal to the
| people TO stand by the Republican
party" The keynote Of the Democratic
party is TO appeal to the people &c
stand by their own important inter
ests. At any rate, 30 TO the meet
| ings and hear these issues discussed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bethany Band.
Stonemasons' Union.
Central Labor Union.
Wansta Council. d. P.
Calanthe Lodge, X. of P.
Humanity Circle. B. OF U.
Crusaders Castle, K G.. E.
Corinthian Lodge, S. OF II.
Germania Temple. X, G.. f.
Eureka Oonclave, s. w. NJ.
Fame astle. A. o. X. NJ c.
Industry Lodge. A. o. L. w.
Canton. Delaware. No. /, P. NJ.
vii. Lodge. No. 176, I. G.. T.
Cherokee Tribe. Impd. o. r. NJ.
Sheet Metal Workers Local. 302
Peerless Conclave. Fl. or S. w. NJ
German Beneficial Society, No. /.
Car and Ship Painters Pro. Asso.
VII. Conclave. d. of L. o. r. c.
Harmony Conclave. No. l. U. f. A.
Brandywihe Com, A. & I. o. X. NJ.
Moriel Encampment, l. n. o. X. Fl.
NJ. B. A. of p. II. r. Employees. Inc
Moriel Encampment, i. o. X. X. II.
Guiding Star Temple. No. 6. Q. of L
Eureka Council. No. l, Jr., o. u. A NJ
VIII Branch. No. 20. Grand Fraternity
Wilmington Nest. 1895, Order of Owls
Camp 7l26, Royal Neighbors of Amer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
A POPULAR BOND ISSUE.

No doubt Secretary, of the Treasury
Mellon is highly pleased at the sue
cess Of his recent bond proposition. In
order to take up some indefinite war
issue to run at least twenty-five years,
vesting public snapped at the offer,
like hungry fish at a tempting bait.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
Our Films and French Chateaus.

American picture producers are of
fering to rent historic chateaus at l.
900, 900 francs each for a period OF 10
years. repairs and upkeep to be paid
for by the producers. The film men
would be able to house all their forces
ia the rented mansions, thus reducing
overhead. d.-Scientific American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
THE EVENING SMILE,
NO DOUBT OF 1T.

i hatter myself you will Hike this
article" said the would-be contribu-
tor.
That's a fact" returned the editor.
siancing over the first few lines.
You dc like It, then?"
No, l mean it's a fact that vo1I
Halter yourself. TRANSCRIPT
The old romances
Made a stir
About the Diamond
Stomacher.
Itsounds romantic.
I'll allow;
But do the wimnen
Wear EN- now?
Louisville Courier journal.
Gee. Skinny. I'm worried! I got de
willies right about dis hole in me
pocket" "Wot? Say. everything yuh
got is rags. yuh eh'd worry about a
hole in your pocket" Il know, Skin
ny. but s'pcse I had any money an
lost 1t through de hole."-Richmond
Times Dispatch.
How do You find business these
days?" Same way as always. BY go
ing out and looking for it"-Every-
body's Magazine.
Come over here and meet Mr.
Smith" said friend. the great Rus
| sian expert" What is a Russian
expert?" we asked. We'll, he went 70
Russia and came back alive" ex-
planned the friend.-Kansas City Star
That sailor of Chris Columbus who
shouted II see dry land" ought &c
see ii now.--Reading News-Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
A Flling Station Still.

The roadhouse on the motor line still
soothes the travellers toll. Where once
men used TO order wine they stop to
order oil.-Washiugton Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17
MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION

why the effort should not be made to
make the womans vote as easy MS
t,crelble to caat.---Baltimone Ameri-
can
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17

Maximum results at minimum cose
an Every Evening want ad Cau
2200-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17

How do you find business these
days?" Same way as always. BY go
ing out and looking for it."-Every-
bodys Magazine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-17

Any reader can got the answer 70 any
question by writing Every Evening 1nfor-
tor, Washington. ID, 9. This offer applies
strictly 10 Information. Tho bureau can.
not give advice on legal. medical and
financial matters. IL docs not attempt 70
exhaustive research on any subject. Write
your questions plainly and brtehy. Give
full namo and address and onclosc two
replies are sent direct TO the inquirer.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
TWO LEXINGTON BANKS
MERGE INTO ONE

Lexington, Jan. 11.-Announce-
ment is made today of the merger
of the Lexington Bank and Trust
Company into the Bank of Lexing-
ton, which has purchased the bank
ing building and fixtures of the for
mer institution. For the present the
Lexington Bank and Trust Company
will be operated by it's own personnel
as part OF the Bank of Lexington,
but within short time the Bank
of Lexington expects to begin en-
largement Of the building purchased
at the completion of which it will be
moved to that site from its present
quarters in the March hotel build
ing. BY reason of the merger Of
these banks the Pank of Lexington s
resources are raised to approximate
ly $4,000, 900.
The Lexington Bank and Trust
company with capital Of $50, 1000 was
organized in 1919 to succeed the
First National Bank. Its resources
December 81, were slightly over
$36S,0O0, including deposits of
over $250,00O. DR.. w. j. Vestal is
president and James E. Williams
cashier. Mr.. Williams will remain
with the bank under the new own
ership.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
BRANDS CABINET
IS IN HARMONY
1t is Declared That They are
Convinced of Wisdom of
Brands Actions.

Paris, Jan. 12.-Premier BRAND
will speak in the Chamber of Depu-
ties this afternoon with the full sup
port of his cabinet behind him re-
garding the Cannes negotiations.
M. BRAND upon his arrival had a
long conference with President Mill
Grand. M. BRAND convinced the
cabinet it is learned that the Anglo
French pact was the best thing OBJ
tainable in the way of establishing
French security and the so called
irrecOncilables came around to
Brands view point promptly.
Il told them what did at Cannes,
not what l am reported to have
DONE" said the premier, 1T was not
all golf playing there"
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
SOLDIER BONUS IS
IN THE HANDS Of
THE ALLIED DEBT
SAYS MR.. PRESIDENT
Harding is Anxious to Have
the Funding Bill at His Com
mand If This Country Enters
the Conference at Genoa,
and is Very Anxious to See
its Passage.
(By David Lawrence.)
Copyright, 1922, by The Daily


Copyright, 1922, by The Daily
Times.)
Washington, Jan. 11.-President
Harding will decline to give his ap-
proval to any soldier bonus proposal
which does not provide sure means
of raising the money. And at the
moment the President gives the i'm
preston that it would be mistake
to assume that enough money will
be forthcoming on the Allied war
debt to pay the bonus.
The Presidents attitude toward
the bonus as revealed at the White
House is one of continued belief in
soldier compensation but of reluct-
ance to associate the foreign debt
question with it. The truth of the
matter is that Mr.. Harding turned
the tables on those who asked for
his approval to a soldier bonus bill
contingent on the allied war debt
payments. The President inquired
how it was possible even to talk
about getting money from the Allies
when Congress is delaying the pas
sage of the bill which authorizes a
commission of five to negotiate with
foreign governments on the payment
of principal and interest In other
words, if Congress will hurry up and
pass the funding bill then some clear
idea may be obtained as to whether
any revenues may be expected from
the allies. Up to this time, not a
single thing has been done toward
fixing time for the payment of eth
er interest or principal. No private
business would allow an immense
debt to run along without even a
promissory note fixing the dates of
payment. Both the President and the
Secretary of the Treasury have
pleaded with Congress to pass the
bill. The House has acted favorably
Continued on page 81
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WIRELESS TO
"'>1112I AID 5P POLICE

Paris, Jan. 12.-The Paris police
are using wireless equipped automo-
biles to rid this city of bandits and
highwaymen and are ready to use
their airplanes in time of riots or
demonstrations.
Several automobiles have been
equipped with wireless and the po-
lice can cruise about the city and call
for help by wireless if they find
themselves in a desperate situation.
They plan to employ airplanes
primarily for the study of traffic
problems and also when needed to
cope with rioters.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
MARKETS
COTTON.

New York, Jan. 12.-The cotton
market showed indication of a firm
er technical position today. There
was scattering liquidation. but the
selling was much less active than
earlier in the week, and prices soon
turned firmer on the better tone of
Liverpool and covering. March sold
up to 1898 and May to 1859 soon
after the call, or about 13 to Is
points net higher.
New York, Jan. 12.-CottOn fu-
lures opened steady, Jan. 1900,
March 1890, May 1852, July 1905,
Oct. 1857.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
MARTIAL LAW4S
PROCLA|MEDF0R
TEXAS OIL FIELD
CAMPAIGN AGAINST VICE
Governor Determined to En-
force the Law in the Vicin-
ity of Mexia, Texas; Nation
al Cuardsmen Will be Called
Upon; Martial Law Pro-
claimed This Morning.
CAMPAIGN AGAINST VICE

Austen, Texas, Jan. 12.-Martial
law at Mexia, Texas and the sur
rounding oil fields was proclaimed
today by Gov. Pat Neff.
Brigadier Gen. Jacob F. Wolters
of Houston will assume command at
Mexia and has power to call on such
Texas national guard forces as may
be necessary to enforce the law.
Texas rangers have been on duty in
the Mexia oil fields since Saturday
when they inaugurated "clean up"
against the alleged saloons
and gambling resorts. Martial law
became effective at o'clock this
morning under the proclamation
which specifies the Justice precincts
in No. 4 Limestone county and No.
5 in Freestone county.
Open and fragrant violation of the
law, highway robbery, open gamb-
ling and selling of liquor were some
of the reasons given by the governor
in his proclamation. Mexia is an oil
town about 100 miles south of Dali
las.
Local officials at Mexia the COVER
nor said are, '1either unable or un-
willing to maintain and enforce the
law and there is imminent danger of
insurrection, riot and breach of the
peace"
No troops had been ordered mob
ilized early today it had been said.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
TESTIMONY THAT
KING DIED FROM
EXPLODING SHELL
COMRADES STATEMENT
COMRADES STATEMENT
Colonel Hamm Explained De-
tails of Execution of Men in
France, a Chaplain was Or
dered to Confer With Con-
demned Men, Every Detail
Was Carefully Looked After

Washington, Jan. 12.-Only two
soldiers were hanged at ls-Sur-Tille
while he was in command there from
March to July 1919 Col. Samuel V.
Hamm testified today before SEN
ate committee investigating charges
that soldiers had been put to death
without trial. .
Explaining how orders to execute
the men had been carried out Col.
Hamm said they caused them such
personal regret he kept them from
the knowledge of his staff for a day.
The post chaplain was directed to
confer with the condemned men
while the gallows was being erected
and to remain with them constant
ly.
Soldiers were directed to throw
a Gordon around the scaffold and on
ly officials attended.
A telegram from Sebastian, jack
sonville, Fla, to Senator Watson
saying he knew two negroes were
lynched at Gievres was filed with
the committee. Sebastian expressed
desire to testify concerning cruelties
and he was ordered to appear.
Senator Overman of North Caro-
lima said he had heard from a COM
rade of Benjamin King of Whining
ton that he was present when King
was blown, to pieces in trench. He
will be summoned according to
previous testimony by Robert Harri-
son King was hanged, but war de-
partment records show he was killed
in battle.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
FOOD PRICES ARE
STILL Decreasing
Mobile, Ala, and Savannah,
Ca, Show Highest Percent.
age of Decrease, Is Per Cent

Washington, Jan. 12.-Retail food
prices in 16 principal cities in the
United States decreased IL to is per
cent during the - months ending
Dec. 16 last, the bureau of statistics
OF the department of labor has an
nounced
During the month of Nov. Is to
Dec. Is, 1921, twelve cities reported
decrease in food prices and two re-
ported increases.
Mobile, Ala, and Savannah, Ga.
had the highest percentage of de-
crease in prices for the twelve months
period, each reporting an IS per
cent decline.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
BRAND HAS RESIGNED
AS PREMIER OF FRANCE,
CABINET ALSO RESIGNED

would remain in power for cOntinu-
ing administrative work and M.
Sarrut would remain in Washington
to continue the conference work
but would not feel justified in max
ing any decision on important mat
ters.
Secretary Hughes announced off,
cially shortly after noon today the
fact of Premier Brands resigna-
tion to the heads of several arms
delegations in conference with him
at the time. The news was received
with expressions of dismay. 1T is a
very grave event" one official stated.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
ASK QUEZON TO
WITHDRAW RESIGNATION

Manila, Jan. 12.-The senate of
the PHILIPPINES adopted, resolutions
today requesting Manuel Quezon to
withdraw his resignation as presi-
dent of that body which he rendered
last Tuesday. 1t is said Quezon may
decide to remain in office until the
close of the present session which
closes next month.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
MAY SHIFT
NEWBERRY CASE

Washington, Jan. 12.-Whether
Republican supporters of Trueysn
H. Newberry, Republican Senat6f of
Michigan, in the contest over his
right to seat in the senate would
succeed in bringing the question to
a vote would depend largely on the
decision Of the Democratic opposition
to carry out a plan recommending
commital Of the whole case to the
senate privileges and elections COM
mittee. Informal conferences were
arranged among the Democrats be.
fore the senate to reach q hnal deci.
sion on the plan which was left un.
settled. ss
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
DIED IN BALTIMORE

Mrs. w. E.. Weatherly, sister to
Mrs. w. P. Whitaker of New Bern
and aunt of Mrs. Holton Wallace
and Mr.. w. P. Whitaker, Jr., of this
city, died at her home in Baltimore
yesterday, and the remains will be
brought to- Raleigh and the inter-
ment made in Oakwood cemetery in
that city on Saturday.
Mrs. Whitaker was with her sis
ter when she died.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
LIONEL WE'LL HEADS
NORTH CAROLINA JEWS

Raleigh, Jan. 11.-Lionel We'll, of
GoldsborO, was yesterday elected
chairman Of a permanent organiza-
tion of North Carolina Jews to put
over the campaign Of the American
Jewish Relief committee in North
Carolina for 100000 of the four
teen million asked for in the nation
at large. The campaign. 1t was de-
termined will be staged during the
week Of February 6-12.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
STONE INVITED
TO CONFERENCE

Washington, Jan. ,2.-Secretary
Wallace today announced an addi-
tional list of IS delegates to the ag-
ricultural conference which is to
meet in Washington Jan. 20. This
brings the total to las.
Those made public today included
B. w. Kilgore, of Raleigh N. c., di-
rector Of the agricultural experiment
station and R. w. Stone of Green's
boro, N. c., president of the North
Carolina Farmers Union.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13

London, Jan. liking George
has granted general amnesty 'irre-
spective of political offenses commit
ted in Ireland prior to the operation
of the truce last July" it was an
nounced today. The release of pris-
oners will begin at once.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
REGULAR TAXES OF
STATE WILL CARE
FOR ALL EXPENSES
State Corporation Commission
Will Hear Power Conpany's
Request to Increase Rates in
Four Oaks and Other Towns; !;
Jesse Foster Gets Death
Sentence COMMITTED.
(By Max Abernethy.)

Raleigh, Jan. 12.-Revenue to be
derived from income, franchise, au-
tomobile, inheritance and license
taxes this year will pay the State
governments way and will make un-
necessary the levying of an ad val
orem tax Tor general purposes for
years to come, taxation experts Of
the government estimate.
From these sources it is estimated
that the regular expenses Of the gov.
CONTINUED on Page 81
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New York was yesterday struck by
one Of the worst storms Of the year.
Snow, hail and rain and heavy wind
hampered traffic. A number Of ped
estrians were injured. Shipping in
the harbor was hindered, big liners
being held up at quarantine because
the seas were too rough for health
officers to board the vessels.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
SUPREME COUNCIL DECLINES

Geneva, Jan. 12.-An offer by the
council Of the league Of nations made
to the allied supreme council In au-
thorizing the Genoa conference has
been declined by the supreme coun-
ell acting on the suggestion Of Lloyd
r George.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
TO FOUND LORENZ HOSPITAL

Newark, N. j., Jan. 1.-THE gift
of $150,000 in cash and property
given by an unnamed citizen to
found a hospital for the treatment
of joint diseases under DR.. Lorenz,
the famous Austrian surgeon, was
announced by DR.. A. Keplar today.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
Brands Resignation Shocked
Washington.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The resig-
nation of Aristide BRAND as premier
Of France was received with almost
bombsshell effect in arms conference
circles, the action being considered
likely to have great effect on deci-
cions already reached or about to be
reached.
The belief was also expressed that
the overturn of the BRAND ministry
would also greatly affect the Genoa
economic conference to which Amer
ica's participation had been invited
and also on the present meeting at
Cannes.
Conference 0ficials declared that
as customary during cabinet crisis
in France the resigning cabinet
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
MASS MEETING
FOR MEN SUNDAY.

A mass meeting for men and boys
will be held at the Wilson theatre
Sunday afternoon at 2:3O. DR.. j. E.
Thacker will speak, and Mr.. Roddy
will lead the singing. DR.. Thacker's
subject will be What Constitutes
Fool"
DR.. Thacker's sermon will be
brief. Every man and boy in Wilson
is urged to attend.
The Wilson times. [volume] (Wilson, N.C.) 1896-19??, 1922-01-13
STOCKS.

New York, Jan. 12.-Buying Of
coal shares impaired firm tone to
stocks at the opening Of the mar
ket. Reading, Delaware and Hudson,
Deleware, Lackawana and Western
were higher. United Fruit, Endicott
Johnson and Famous Players made
l point gains. Mercantile Marine
Preferred and Inspiration Copper
also strengthened. Bethlehem Steel
registered moderate declines.