The Greensboro Patriot from Greensboro, North Carolina • Page 1

VY- t. 1 PUBLISHED EVERY- WONDAYD THU RSDAY it ESTABLISHED 1821 GREENSBORO, IM. WOrJDAY, JANUARY 26, 1914 -i VOL: 93 NO. LOCAL NEWS IN BRIEF FORM. FARMS HAVE FIVE BILLIONS COURT HELD THAT WE SHOW WAS IMMORAL.

FREE MEDICAL ADVICE GIVEN POOR CHILDREN. POSTMASTER GENERAL'S ORDER 'NOT POPULAR. A STA8DARDF0R SCHOOLS SET OF REQUIREMENTS FORMULATED BY DR. JONES A.ND PROF. FOUST.

OF WEALTH IN LIVESTOCK, The annual livestock report of the Orange Jud Farmer shows a farm wealth in this form of property that breaks all records. The increase in value in 12 months was placed at $443,750,000, while tha total value of all classes of farm animals reached $0,596,024,000. Of this tolal horses furnished mu'es, $529,339,000, and milk cows, $1,032,960,000. By way of comparison, the total value represented 50 per cent, more than the total money in circulation in this country, and was a'most equal to ail deposits in the 7,400 national banks in existence. The numbers of meat-producing rn-imals, however, bowed a decrease, beef calt'e recording a falling off of 1,762,000 head, or 5 per hogs, a decrease of 4,982,000, or 7 per cent.

Milk cows showed no material change, while hoises increased slightly in number. The decrease in numbers caused a heavy increase in average value per head; milk cows advancing 21 per cent; other cattle, 18 per cent; hoss, 17 Per cent; and sheep, 8 per cent. The decrease in hois was the result cf heavy cholera losses' in important states, couplei with a shortage in corn, while the deer esse in sheep resulted from low-priced wool and dissatisfaction with the wool tariff. The decline in the number of beef cattle has been under way for several years, and with the increasing population indicates a growing shortage of beef. The only hope of relief held out in the report was a calculation that an increase of 30 per cent, in the ni amber of silcs indicated a complete utilization cf the forage of the cornfields, thereby reducing the cost of producing beef.

NATIONS TO TAKE PART IN NAVAL PROCESSION. Five of the nations invited to take part in the great naval procession that will start at Hampton Roads and cruise by way of the Panama canal to the Golden Gate have notified the state department of their acceptance. They are the Argentine Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain and Portugal. Japan a'so has decided to participate, according to press reports, and it is be lieved all of the maritime nations of the world will be represented in the line. Plans of the navy department call for the appearance in line of about 100 warships, 68 of them under for eign flags.

The great powers are invited to send four ships each and the smaller nations to contribute two each. The date for assembling this inter national fleet has net been fixed, but under the terms of the act of Congress it must be early in 1915, and as the voyage will consume at least a month, the start must be made by the middle of January, if the fleet is to reach San Francisco for the opening of the Panama-Pacific exposition February 20. The Week's Weather. Washington, Jan. 25.

A varied assortment of wintry weather for the coming week is forecasted for the country by the weather bureau. "The week will open with genera'ly unsettled weather except in the Northeast, the Central Rocky Mountain region and the extreme Southwest," said today's bulletin, "and there will be a moderate cold wave New England and the Middle Atlantic states. "A disturbance now over the Plains states will move eastward, attended by general snows over the northern; snows and rain over the central, and rains over the southern districts from the Missouri and the Mississippi valley eastward and by somewhat higher temperatures generally." Son of Guilford Here on Viit. Mr. James R.

Bell, of Dee Moines, Iowa, is here to spend a month, visiting relatives in Guilford. He is at present at the home of his uncle, Mr. R. A. Fleming, in this city.

Mr. Bell was (born the McLeansC, ville section and moved to Iowa years ago. Remnant Sale. Our big remnant, aajte1 will take- -piacei Thursday, January Matters" of interest to Readers of The Patriot Far and Near. Mr.

T. J. Betts, editor of the LeaKfivi le was here Sunday. 1 Miss Rossie Wright, of Danyil'e, is the guest of Miss Clara Neese. Mr.

and Mrs. CM. Vansjtory havs returned from, a pleasure trip to New York! Mr. and Mrs. F.

Eoyles have returned from a pleasure trip to New York: Work will be commenced this week on a large green house for the A. M. College for the colored race. Hon. E.

J. Justice, special assistant to the attorney general, is spending a few days here with his family Col. H. Osborn, commissioner of internal revenue, arrived, from Washing ten Saturday evening on a short visit to his home in this city. Messrs.

R. R. King, A. B. Kimball, Ef G.

Shenill and Nixon Plum-mer, of this city, and John C. Ken-nett, of Pleasant Garden, were among the guests at a reception given by. the North Carolina Society of Washington, D. Saturday night. Now that the nomination cf Dr.

W. G. Bradshaw as postmaster at Hih Point has been made, interest is transferred to his successor as county commissioner. The candidates are Robert Lrockett, W. C.

Jones and W. iH. Ragan. Clerk of the Court M. W.

Gant will make the appointment at an early date. Garland Daniel, z. V. Conyers, Clean 3 Wright and several other sportsmen of this city left Friday morning for Camp Roddy, a hunting lodge atout 18 miles south of the city, where they will spend several day on a hunt. The party was well equipped for hunting They carried good dog7 a cook and plenty of ammunition with them.

N. Taylor joined them Saturday. Fisher park. C. E.

Redman, of Pilot Mountain, passed through the city Thursday night en route to his home from Savannah, where he and a party of North Carolinians spent some time on a hunt. Mr. Redman stated that a large buck weighing 130 pounds was taken into captivity. He also reported a fine trip and much sport. He carried the buck's hide home with him.

Eastbound trUn 22, upon arrival here Friday afternoon, was searched thoroughly by Sheriff Stafford, Stationmaster Foushee and another officer for two young white boys who were thought to have been on board. The search was made following a phone message to Sheriff Stafford from Mr. O. M. Bundy, at Jamestown, in which Bundy stated that the boys were suspected of the theft of from C.

J. Hill, a merchant at Jamestown. No trace of the toys was found. FEDERAL COURT REFUSES TO AID LIQUOR DEALERS. Lynchburg, Jan.

23. In order to circumvent a North Carolina statute which prevents the shipment of liquor into the counties of Mitchell, Avery, Rutherford, Cherokee, Macon and Jackson and the towns of High Point, Morehead City, Trinity, Jamestown, Guilford College, Friend ship and Chapel Hill, an effort was made in chambers here tcd3y to secure from Judge H. C. McDowell, of the Federal District court, a mandatory injunction requiring the Southern Express Company to receive at Bristol, liquors intended for personal use in these communities. Judge McDowell, however, held that his court lacked jurisdiction, and the application wrs denied.

Since December 1 the express com pany has been declining shipments because, of the North Carolina statute In connection with the Webb law. It is claimed that the shipment in the case was not in violation of the Federal law, and for that reason North Carolina cannot prevent a shipment that is not prohibited by the Federal statute. It is probable that the Bristol Distributing Company, the complainant in the case, win seek relief in the Bristol Corporation court and appeal from there- to the State Supreme Court and 'then to the Federal Su- order -to hav that tribunal role op the, constltiooality in I Writing of Postmaster General Bur leson recently announced tntentlon of adhering strictly to thekivil law in the appointment of fourth-class postmasters, the Washington correspondent of the Charlotte Observer says "The purpose of Postma st-r General Burleson to appoint to the fourth class offices that pay $180 and in excess there the persons who stand the best examinations and make the highest marks will almost prove the blow that killed 100 or more congressmen. This means that, instead of, being able to put in a Democrat by first one turn and then another, a congressman will have to stand off and look on. "The situation now is like this: An examination is held, and the' three highest persons -certified to the postmaster general.

"Any one of the three can be selected. If there are two RepubhY cans and one Democrat, the Democrat, although he he the Jowest in rank of the trio, can" be given the office. If there be two Democrats and one Republican, a congressman can name the man by suggesting "his choice. That is the way it is done. The recommendation of a congressman has been all that was required to get any one 6f the three certified over.

"Mr. Burleson's new rule would change this. The highest person, unless something detrimental to his character can be shown, will be selected, no matter what his politics is. This will cause more than a. howl; there will be a roar.

"It is argued that the' new rule will be more iu line with the spirit of the civil service law." HEFLIN URGES RETURN COTTON TAX TO SOUTH. Representative Hef in, of Alabama, is urging" legislation that would re turn the cotton tax which he said was illegally collected from the Southern states during the Civil war. Addressing thg house committee on war claims, he said a bill he had introduced would give those who paid the cotton tax an opportunity to prove their claims and regain their money. Citing the requirement that direct taxes shall be uniform throughout the "United States, he de clared some of the states paid none of the cotton tax. "While many things have been done to adjust grievances and heal, the wounds of war," Mr.

Hefiln urged, "until the government remove this last great act of injustice the people of the South can justly say 'one thing thou lackest "The land tax collected about the same time that the cotton tax was levied has been returned. The land which was granted in lieu of pensions to soldiers oi the Mexican war who afterwarrjs fought in the Confederate army, and which was takeC from them by the federal government has within the last years been restored to them. "Alabama paid $10,000,000 of this cotton tax. My bill provides that when this money is paid to the treasurer of Alabama, it shall be used as a good roads fund and a pension fund for Confederate soldiers." Provide Plenty of Reading Matter. Progressive Farmer.

The failure to provide books and papers in the, average farm home is one great season why the average farm boy or girl does not study harder In school. Books are the tools with which education does its work. What's the use to know how to read unless you do actually read after you learn how? So if the father and mother do not read books and papers and find pleasure in them, carf expect- the children to show an eagerness 7 to learn to read? For Repeal of Amendment. The South Carolina general assem bly Thursday went on record as favoring 'the repeal of the fifteenth amendment to the United State constitution, which in. effect gives negroes the right to Avote.

Such ac tion was, taken. 5 when the senate passed tbouse. resolution ia amended fornv which 1 provides that members- of from this state-and Congress be notified that feglature 'of. South. Carolina ia.

oppose the. amend raent Mr. C. C. Collins, manager of the Bijou moving picture and vaudeville show, was in Municipal court Thursday charged with permitting an impure, indecent and obscene performance in his playhouse the previous Saturday night.

After hearing the evidence Judge Brown found the defendant guilty and) imposed a fine of $23 and costs, from which judgment the 'defendant appealed to the Superior court. The tiial was rather spicy and times stormy. Mayor Murphy and a number of other well-known men were witnesses against Collins. Once or twice CoUins and Murphy passed warm word. and offere.1 to fight out- side of th-court.

Judge I rown h2d to call down both parties before they were, quiet. The performance complained of was a vaudeville stunt by a dashing blonde, who was rather tcantily and attractively attired and whose language was not of the kind used in Sunday school literature. She had a dialogue with a man in the audience with reference to her clothing and where she came. from, and we the matters that were most offensive to th3 police. Pearce was the man who took out the warrant.

The Interchurch Association sometime ago demanded a better clas of vaudeville shows and asked for a more rigorous censorship. The commissioners have since looking after the shows a little more closely. TWO PIC DAMAGE SUITS COMPROMISED IN COURT. Two lig damage suits were settled by co promise in Guilford Superior court Thursday. The case of VV.

B. Beacham vs. the Norfolk Southern Railway, jn which the plaintiff sought to recover $50,000, was settled by the defendant paying to the plaintiff the sum of $5,000, it is Qiid, Mr. Beacham was the conductor on the train that went through tbe Deep xier trestle several months ago and was seriously injured at the time. The case has teen pending only a few weeks.

The other case settled was that of J. H. Shine againsr. the iSouthe Rail way. Mr.

Shine wjs suing for 000 for the Joss of a leg while a yard brakenian here. While the amount paid him is more or less of a secret, it is thouught that he was paid- about $8,0000. Col. J. A.

Bar- ringer represented both plaintiffs and Wilson Ferguson both defendants. NEGRO CARD GAME HAS FATAL ENDING. John Youn- negro, was shot by Abraham Washington, also co'ored, in the notorious "Bull psn" section last Thursday and now lies at St. Leo's hospital in a serious con dition. His sDinal -ol nmn ML-aa chat tered and he is not expected to get well.

Washington marte his escape after the shooting and has not been apprehended. It was found Sunday that Irwin another negro, shot in the shoulder by Washington at th" same time. Scales will recover. The shooting scrape grew out of a card game. New Creamery Soon.

Mr. J. A. Hornaday, of Liberty, who will be in charge of the creamery to be established her, hopes to move his creamery from Liberty to Greensboro by or before April 1. He has been operatii the Oakendale Home Creamer lm.ter from which has been on the Creensboro market.

Mr. Horn? ay has been looking for a location. He says he hopes eventually to be making from 10,000 to 15,000 pounds of butter per month, and has requested the farmer to put in as many cows as possible. Eggs will be handled also. Another Veteran Paues.

Mr. w. J. Atchison, a Confederate veteran, parsed away Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home, 26 Middle street, Pomona, after a week's suffering with the grip. He was 72 years of age and is survived by a widow and two sons, 31assrs.

A. W. Atchison, of Pomona, and B. A. Atchison, of Danville, Va.

The funeral services wre conducted from the residence Saturday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. The oodjr Wa laid to reat in uirs chapel Upon application to Mrs. Clara Peck, the district nurse, or Rev. E. J.

Harold, secretary of the Interchurch Association, any child in the City whds.8 parent are unable to obtain it otherwise may secure free medical examination and advice. This is due to the generosity of Dr. Charles Ro' erson, who has agre to contribute his services and who will hold a clinic in his office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 2 to 4 o'clock. All that is necessary ts the presentation of a certificate signed by Mrs. Peck or Mr.

Harold. Those interested in the movement desire that poverty shall not be sufficient cause for any child's growing up physical handicapped in the race of life. Dr. Roberson has specia'ized for 15 years in children's diseases, so he is particularly well qualified for the work. SUDDEN SUMMONS FOR RAILWAY FOREMAN.

Mr. D. Everett, foreman of the Southern Railway Company's coal chute in this city, died suddenly Friday just before noon while at work. He had just come out of hvs little office in a shanty car and sat down in a chair. He was seen to lurch forward suddenly, and some men nearly rushed to him.

He was found bleeding profusely fYom a hemorrhage, and before a physician could be obtained he bled to death. Mr. Everett hd resided here for five years and lived at 338 Gorrell street. He had succeeded the late Henry Eil.bro in the position of foie-man at the coal chute only a few months ago. He is survived by a son, Mr.

D. H. Everett, of Greens boro, and a. daughter, Mrs. VV.

Browning, of Columbia, s. C. NEW DEPOT ORDERED FOR McLEANSBURG. The Southern Railway Company has been directed ty the corporation commission to erect a suitable passenger station at eight miles st of Greensboro on the Raleigh road. This order comes after six months of sparring between Attorney C.

A. Hims, Prof. C. D. Cobb, Dr.

W. T. Holt, P. V. BoDue, J.

C. Browning and others. The order provides, "that the Southern Railway Company erect within 60 days after approval of plans, a station house at McLeans-burg, which shall have ample waiting rooms for both races for the use of the general public in getting on and off its trains; that the said Southern Railway Company submit to this commission within 15 days plans for said station for its "Red'' Owen be Manager. Thomas L. Owen, better known as "Red" Owen, will be manager of the Greensboro baseball team the coming season.

"Red' is well-known to North Carolina fandom, having played in both the Carolina association and the North Carolina league. Through the season of 1912 he was the captain of the Anderson team, and for the first two months of last season he played second base for the Durham Bulls. After leaving Durham he went to Trenton, N. in the Tri-State league, playing short-Stop there for the remainder of last season. Of particular interest to lo; cal enthusiasts is the fact that he closed the season with a batting average of .312.

CRIMINAL COURT WEEK BEGAN THIS MORNING. Judge Lane this morning opened a one-week term of criminal court. His charge to the grand jury was of a high order. There are nearly 100 cases on the calendar, and It is not likely that all of them wfl be reached at this term. There are about 50 appeals from, the city courts of Greensboro and High Point.

The murder cases are against Fred Stanfield for killing Will Hatchett, and John Noel, of High Point. These cases were continued "from the 'ast term. Judge and M. H. Justice and Mlas Martha Justice have returned to their home in Rntherfordton ter a visit -to the home of their on Dr.

William M. Jon-s, county hUth offi.er, tnd Frof. ihcmas R. county suieilntendeiit of education, in their efforts to improve the sanitary and general health conditions surrounding the pub ic schoo of Guilford county, have formulated a set of requirements to te met by those schools that would be recognized and known is standard schoo's. The plan is to award dipkmas to th'ise schools that meet the requirements, and a list of the standard schools wil be posted in the or rices of the beard of education and the board of health.

The as formulated by Dr. Jones and County Su. erintendent Foust, ar as follows: 'General considerations: Site to be free from swampy lands and well drained, the grounds to be not leas than one acre, and nothing in the immediate neighborhood to affect the health of the children. Shade: Trees shou'd not be so ckse to the building as to exclude thi liht. Grounds: To be sufficient for the proper exercise of the pupils.

Boys and girls to have separate playgrounds. Such apparatus as will encourage whoesome and healthful exercise is advisable. Building: To be hiih nough from the ground to permit the free circulation of air. To hae a porch of no: less than 6x6 Exits: to open outwards. here buildin? is two stories to have fire escapes.

Rooms: Ceilin? to be not lower than 11 feet and the room not larger than 30x34 feet. There must not kss than 12 feet of space isu cubic feet of air space for pupil. Floors: To be oiled at least one use ea yKir. A'alu and cei ins: Walls painted calsomined a lUht gray or leaa and the ceiling lighter than v.a'ls. ''joard To be i laceij where least reflection and to be dimensions to accommo- those necessary.

This is to be not less one-sixth of the f.oor space for all i in liW one-t'ourth to one-tilth, lar.er looms. The main to i f.ora tfye left side the i iij il and no cross li-ihts to i- permitte-J. The seat to be only so hi-h that the feet rest evenly on the floor so that the thighs and. form a angle. Front edge at must be rounded.

Back pr perly. Desk for writing sfi hih tl)at it will tire or )v the hi inal column out of line. -'filing: Stove of suitable size, pr-rVrahly surrounded by a heat '') jacket with open top and out-connection. Good open fireplace. tts: Two located on different 'c of the lot, preferably protect- a lattice in front of the door.

As; or dry earth should be placed a- rrivy. Vood: There should be a shed to l'Trrt the wood or coal from the -ather. "ater: To be from a well-on preferably bored, and a 1J'r' or some sort of apparatus that prevent contamination from the r'-' bucket or cooler must have a '''--t attached and be covered. Wa-t" must be cMspensed in individual bucket or cooler not to be 1 in the school room. rooms: For wraps and lunch t.s to be screened from the 'ral sc'hool room.

-Tnruency: Adhesive tape, iit otton, and some mild anti-" should always be on hfe. with the addition of such '''tus, as is considered nec-' the board of education to quirementa for a school to be considered a stand- s--hol. to whirlwind campaign for new h'-rs of the Greensboro Commerce is to be inaugu- UVdnesday morning under the 7 0n of a committee consisting narles H. McKnight, C. W.

Gold rwiW' S' CUry- An effort will toe iT to every man interested the material prosperity of Greens- OT111 a menber of the( taber of Commerce 29. THACKER BROCKMANN. Jcemetery..