The Western Sentinel from Winston-Salem, North Carolina • Page 1

Tb Western Sentinel is publish! every Tuesday and Friday morning, at one dollar the year the same price ai once-a-week papers, The best and cheapest way to reach Eight Thousand Families In the adjs cent rural sections is to place an advt tisement in The Western Sentinel SIXTY FIRST YEAR WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 19 1916 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, ONE DOLLAR A YtAR FATHER COMES HERE GERMANS URG ITIA WAS ON IED PREDICTSWOMEN OFFICIALS MEXICAN SAY THE SITUATION DUTY AT GIRARD LOOKING FOR SON, PROF.T.IVEY IrfsS THE OFFENSIVE IS IMPROVING NOW 10 TABLETS ARE They Mark the Sites of School Houses Built Winston-Salem. First in Large crowds were present at the exercises in connection with tho un veiling of the two tablets marking the sites of the first school houses in Winston and Salem, presented to the city by the senior class of tho Cherry street high Bchool and by the pupils of the Central graded school, which were held Thursday afternoon. The students' of the high school, to gether with their friends, met at the school at 3 o'clock that afternoon and marched inj a body to the seen pf the first part of the exercises, at the corner of First and Liberty streets, where the first school house built in Winston stood. Here they were joined by the pupils of the Central graded school, the Salem Band and other friends. The first public school in Winston was known as the "Factory School." It was erected In 1847, two years before Forsyth county was divided from Stokes.

The public school house Is mentioned in the deed to tho land for the Forsyth county courthouse, dated May 12th, 1S49. A part of the deed rads as follows: "That said chairman do make a deed in fee to the school committee of the district, including the town of Salem, for the lot on which the public school house now stands and marked No. 1 on the ap pended plot, which Is to be used as a public school lot." The original building was later en larged and used both for day and chiefly Sunday School purposes until about 1S90. The tablet unveiled on this site reads as follows: On this lot stood the first school house in Winston. Built 1S47.

Tablet erected by class of 191C, Winston-Salem high school. The exercises at this site began with music by the Salem Band, under the direction of Prof. B. J. Pfohl.

This was followed by a prayer by Rev. R. M. Courtney, after which the tablet was folrmally presented by Gordon Ambler, representing the class of 1910 of the city high school. Master Paul Vernon Atwood, a grandson of Capt.

Jesse William Atwood, one of the early teachers in the first public school in Winston, unveiled the tablet and Mayor O. B. Eaton made the address of acceptance in behalf of the city. The exercises closed with the senior class singing the class In Salem. The crowd then marched to the corner of Academy and Main streets in Salem to the site of the first school house in the older town.

This building, which was tho Salem Boys school, was begun in 1771, the first teacher being Rev. Paul Tiersch, pastor of Salem congregation. At an early date it became a boarding school for the sons of Salem Moravians, and for a number of years was conducted in the building now occupied by the grocery store of Mr. 0. A.

Jones on the northwest corner of Main and Academy streets. In 1896 a new school house for boys was erected on the corner of Church and Bank streets and the former school house was given over to the Wachovia Historical Society. The tablet unveiled on this site reads: Wachovia Historical Society, organized March 18, 1895; corner stone of this building laid May 1, 1794. Salem Boys school begun December. 1771.

Occupied this building Krected by Central Salem graded school, 1916. After the program here had been opened with music by the band. Rev. Pfohl led in prayer, this being followed by the formal presentation of the tablet by John Fries Blair, representing the Central graded school. Master Richard Haas Pfoh Pfolll.

UNVEIL ED HERE TO FOLLOW LAWS Instructions Sent by the German Government to Consuls Emphasizes Its Importance. Washington, May through Count von BprnRtorff, Jias Instructed all German consuls In the United SUitcs to admonish German citizens in their districts to scrupii-lously observe American laws. This was done In an effort to end various alleged violations of American neutrality. The ambassador acted on instruc tions from the Berlin foreign office. The action was announced today in tills official statement from tho German embassy: "In consequence of cases which have occurred of lute the Gorman ambassador has sent lust ructions to all German consuls In tho United Stales to strongly impress upon all 'German citizens living in their districts that It Is their duty to scrupulously obey the laws of the States in which they reside." It was said at the German esbassy that the Instructions were designed to prevent plots or lawlessness on the part of German citizens who might he disposed to engage In such.

The Germun government, It was said.looks with great disfavor upon any such conduct and desires that they shall not engage in any undertaking in any way outside the law. It was not (1 Li-closed whether specific cases hav-s been brought to the attention of the 'German government but it was rnaot clear that Berlin officials want the United States and its people to un derstand that they have not countenanced any Illegal actions with which (rerman citizens or sympathizers In this country have been connected. Count von BernstorfT Instructions were received last night and were forwarded to German consuls I mined lately. YOUNG MAN FOUND DEAD IN BED AT HOME Mr. William Alias Beaman wa.

found dead Wednesday -evening about o'clock at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schuman Beaman, 12S Highland avenue. He. had returned home from his work at Brown-Will liimson's tobacco factory about 6:30 o'clock, and dropped down across tho bed about.

7 o'clock, saying that he did not want any supper. He was found dead about an hour later. His ago was 18 years. It is learned that Mr. Beaman ate some ice cream and crackers drank a bottled soft drink before going home and it is thought that he was probably poisoned by the mixture.

it was decided that a coroner's Inquest was unnecessary. MR. WEBSTER'S FUNERAL; DIED IN CALIFORNIA The funeral of Mr. Eugene B. Webster, son of Mr.

and Mrs. M. H. Webster, of Ellisboro, was conducted from Eden church, Rockingham county, on Tuesday afternoon by Tlev. A.

L. Mc-Clendon, of this city, and Rev. Mr. Doggett, of Stokesdale. The body of the young man, who was about 30 years old, was found in his room at his hotel at San Pedro, on the evening of May 5.

Mr. Webster had been in the U. 8. navy for six years, and for a year and a half had been chief clerk in the paymaster's office on the U. S.

torpedo boat Cheyenne, stationed at San Pedro. He had gone ashore on a brief leave of absence from the ship, and carried with him a goodly sum of money, he having just received his pay. When found dead in his room a bullet hole had been shot through his head, entering the left eye. A let-tor from the captain of the boat to the bereaved family highly commended the young man's conduct since entering the service, stating that he had been accorded rapid promotion and was in direct line of further promotion when his life was cut short. He was esteemed, by his comrades, and exercised a good influence on the ship.

It is understood that the officials are making a thorough Investigation to ascertain the cause of the death, there being a strong suspicion that he fell victim to foul play. The body was accompanied by one of his shipmates, Mr. Rierden, and a brief service by his comrades was held before the body started across the continent. As the train left San Pedro a saluate of three shots was fired from the ship and taps were sounded. Many beautiful floral tributes were also placed on the casket by friends of the young man on the Pacific coast.

The deceased is survived by bis father and mother and five brothers and five sisters. He was the youngest of the eleven children. CAUGHT BY WHIRLPOOL, GRIFTON LAO DROWNS. Klnston, May 18. News reached here of the drowning In a stream near Grifton of Johnny Wetherlngton, IS.

son of Mrs. B. T. Wetherlngton of that section. The youth was swimming with a number of others and was carried under by a whirlpool.

The body was not recovered for several nours, WILL BE HERS Speaker at.llaptist Convention Refers to MatterTopics Discussed. Asheville, May 18. 'Appointment of an educational commission rather than a special board for the purpose of furthering the cause of education in general and Christian education tn particular, was recommended to tho southern Baptist convention at Its second day's sessiou here today, by a special committee. JMscusslon and recommendation went over until Inter. It was pointed out, however, that should the convention adopt the motion of M.

It. Wolfe, Dallas. Texas, for one executive lioard to handle all the work of tho that It would take charge )f this work us well as the work of lie three boards. A committee was vppoiuted todayi to report on tho A'olfe motion. Southern Baptists today voted to publish in the annual minutes of tho 'invention picture of the late Miss ftiniiiu Heck, of Raleigh, N.

who, until her death August 23th, last, had for fifteen years as president Jf tho Woman's Missionary Union. Another motion adopted provided for tho publication In the convention minute hook of tne annual reports of the Union and Auxiliary organizations of the convention. In urRliiK tills motion, the Rev. Vtr .1. B.

Gamlirell of Dallas, Texas, declared that "The time is coming when women will be members of the. convention." This was the first reference on the floor of the present convention to giving women membership In the convention. It has rrot been Indicated whether the matter will be formally brought up. Ulenry K. Carroll, of Washington, secretary! of the Religious Weirare league, for the army and navy board, appeared before the convention todav and asked co-operation In getting an increase of chaplains tor the army and navy.

The matter was referred to a committee. The Woman's, Missionary Union held Its ooenlmr meeting tndav nnil heard renorts of officers. The snnalnn was presided over by the vice president, E. B. Mathews, of Balti more.

NICE SUM REALIZED FOR MAYODAN SCHOOL LIBRARY, Mayodan. May 18. Rev. Ernest Stockton, of Winston-Salem, preachea at the Moravian church last Sunday afternoon at 3:30. There was a celebration of the Holy: Communion at the evening service.

Rev. L. W. Edwards, rector of the Church of the Mosttlah, is attending a convention of the Episcopal churches of the Diocese of North Carolina, In session at Henderson. May 16-li).

Mr. J. W. Allworth, lay dele-J gate, ana miss hJmina Karrer are also attending the convention. Before returning Miss Karror will, visit relatives in Raleigh and attend a confer ence of church workers there.

There will be a meeting of the Woman's Club at the school house Friday afternoon at 3.30. After the business meeting a social hour will be spent and all the ladies are Invited to attend. The sum of $15 waa realised from the entertainment given at the Parish Hull last Friday evening by the pupils of the Mayodan graded school for the benefit of the school library. Mr. W.C.Rufiln, chairman of the school board, Iisb generously duplicated the amount.

The school Is entitled to an appropriation of $10 from the county and $10 from the State, and the entire amount will be expended upon books. The scliool children acquitted themselves well in a varied program, re flecting credit upon their capable teachers. The music rendered by the Mayodan Band waa an enjoyable feature of the exercises. An alrdome has been erected In connection with the Pickwick Motion Picture Theatre, and the pictures are being shown there when the weather Is fair. Miss Irene Money has returned home to spend the summer with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. M. C. Money. She has been attending school at Bute's Creek Academy and has completed the course there, graduating with honors.

Miss Lucy Stevens, of Stonevllle, visited Miss Anne Smith and Mrs. Charlie Walters this week. Mrs. John Dalton and daughter, Miss Mary, of Greensboro, spent the week In Mayodan, the guests of Mrs. J.

W. Austin. Messrs. Walter and Harry Martin spent Sunday In Wlnstou-Salem with their mother. Mrs.

Sam Martin, who Is a patient at the City Hospital. THOMAS McCOY CASE IS MOVED TO GREENSBORO Asheville, May 18. The preliminary hearing before Judge J. E. Boyd In United States district court here, of Thomas C.

McCoy charged with irregularities in the internal revenue laws, was continued until June 23, when Judge Boyd will hear the matter at Greensboro. Attorneys for the defendant Informed the court yesterday that It was absolutely necessary to a fair trial of their client that two material witnesses be on hand. It was stated that it had been found Impossible to get these witnesses here for the trial as one of them would have to come across the continent, from (he State of Washington. A Conflict of Authority As to Wholesale Liquor Raids in Alabama Town. Girard.

May 18. A conflict of authority promised to continue today to be the outstanding feature In the wholesale liquor raids begun yesterday morning by twenty-two special deputies and ending last night with State guardsmen in control of this town. The raids ended last night at p. m. and could not be resumed, un der the State law, until 8 o'clock this morning.

Governor Henderson has stated that no liquor can be removed from places where it Is found until some further action is taken. M. G. Baughan, representative of the attorney general's office, has ordered, five freight cars to remove that confiscated yesterday. The mayor of the town, last night, placed guards at buildings where liquor was found with Instructions to not allow it to be removed.

Baughn then ordered his iforce of deputies. which had been increased to 105, to arrest any one interfering with them He said the would take away the liquor unless prevented fcy court or. der. The Opellka company of militia still is on duty today after patrolling the streets last night, keeping order largo numbers of persons attracted to the streets by the Incidents of the day and possibility of further disturbanc es last night, which failed to material ize.1 Later Militia Withdrawn. At eight o'clock this morning the militia was withdrawn.

The deputies again took charge and proceeded with the raiding. The authorities believe the deputies should be in command during the hours which in which raid ing is allowed by the Alabama law. Guardsmen, it is said, will be placed on duty again tonight at six o'clock. Within a few minutes after the raiding party resumed operations to day, an additional $50,000 worth of liquor was seized. MORE THAN HALF OF THE SUM IS RAISED Sewanee, May 18.

The cen tral committee, charged with raising $1100,000 to liquidate the debt of the University of the South, received reports at a meeting here Tuesday showing that $186,000 of the sum needed had been obtained, It became known Wednesday. These reports' were from all the Episcopal dioceses in the South. It was said the committee expected an additional $60,000 which would be re ported soon, leaving $54,000 to be raised before June 1. VOTE TO ABANDON FIVE YEAR PROGRAM Washington, May 18. In deciding upon the Increases of the Navy, the House naval com- mittee today voted to abandon the 5-year building program recommended by Secretary Daniels and to recommend that five battle cruisers to cost 453,531 each, four scout cruis- era, ten torpedo boat destroy- ers, 20 submarines, one hospital ship, one war supply ship and one ammunition supply ship be built during the 1917 fiscal year The committee voted 13 to 8 on battle cruisers and sub- marines.

NOTABLE EVENT Closing Feature of Confederate Reunion Washington Next Reunion City. (Birmingham, May 18. A sky as as the uniforms they wore greeted the Confederate veterans today when theyi appeared for the grand parade, the closing feature of the 26th annual reunion. The business of the gathering was concluded last night when Washington was selected as the next reunion city over Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mem phis, Tennessee, ana uenerai ueorga Harrison was elected as we new commander-in-chief. The gaiety of the grand reunion ball was marred last night by the death of J.

A. Mackey, aged 75, of Birmingham, a veteran who expired on the ball room floor Just after telling a party of young people that when he died he would like to go amid a scene of such happiness. The body was removed quickly and comparatively few of the dancerj knew of the occurrence. Birmingham's resolution to care for the veterans first has resulted In few accidents and cases of illness. Plenty nf cots were furnished in the down town buildings and at the camp at the fair grounds.

At the latter pla.ee th soldiers were placed in tne Duna ins and more than 4.500 men were cared for. GRAND PARADE A a Mr. T. Ivey, of. Cary, was in tho city Thursday seeking information in regard to the disappearance of his son, Prof.

T. Ivey, principal of tho Bethanla High School, several weeks ago. 'Mr. ivey also visited tsetnania conferring with prominent citizens and friends of th'e young man. When seen this morning before leaving for Cary the father state.) that he has been investigating every channel conceivable, for some Infor mation that would suggest a clue that would lead to the restoration of the young man to his mother and sisters who are almost prostrate with grief at his disappearance.

Nothing could be learned except that he was las; seen in Greensboro, but there all traco of him was lost. Mr. Ivey has not given up hope that his son is safe somewhere and that some time soon communication will be received giving his whereabouts and that he is succeeding. The fathc. believes that his son left secretly for Cuba or South America to attain his ambition to take his position in the commercial world In connection with the development of the trade between United States manufacturers and Lat 'n-Amerlca.

'He was a lover of Span Ish, and frequently expressed his tie lire to go to Cuba, and was always Interested in anything referring to the trade development In LatinJAmer- lea. Following this clue the father wrote the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco -ompany, hoping that he would find 'hat his son had secured a position vith that company to travel in the idvertising or sales department in Ouba. The American Tobacco company and other large firms doing In-ernational business were also ad Iressed, but as yet no trace has beet, 'onnd.

Mr. Iveyi, and the sorrowing mother nd sisters, wllf appreciate any lnfor-nation that anyone can furnish them 'S to their son and brother's move-nents. Though It Beems only hoping gainst hope they cling to the belief hat they will soon receive some lnfor-natlon from him. CASES HEARD IN THE COUNTY COURT The county? court today is engaged in hearing he case of Wt B. Donb '8 the.R.

J. Reynolds Tobacco com-ann Thla case was taken up at he last term of court, and was given the jury for a verdiet. Failing to igree the jury was discharged and new trial ordered. I I I A compromise judgment has freen entered in the cases of B. 'Newsomu J.

J. Phillips; F. J. Stein vs Trav- ers-Wood company'; George Jones vs Imperial Tobacco company; John Williams vs Export Ieaf Tobacca company. Jn all these cases the mat ters in controversy were settled out of court.

In the case of F. Vernay, receiv er, vs Williams-VVimbish Meat com pany, j. O. Wlmblsh was made party defendant tn the issues. iThe following rule of practice has been adopted by the county! court: Absence of counsel on account of conflict of legal engagements will not be accepted as ground for continuance unless It appears that counsel objected or had objection made for him, to 'putting the case on the cal endar, or unless good reason should appear for his failure to have such objection made." The jury in the case of W.

E. Dotrt, vs the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company, a suit for damages for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained while operating one of the defend ant's cigarette machines, returned a verdict that the defendant did not come by his Injury through the neli- ence of the defendant company, and the judgment follows that the plaiu tiff take nothing by the suit. Judgments of non-suit have been entered in the cases of The Fred Goat, company vs the Briggs-Shaffner com pany and B.

Newsome vs J. J. Phillips. Counsel for the litigants show ed to the court that all matters in controversy had been settled out of court. MELVIN HQRNE CONVICTED OF MURDER, WONT APPEAL.

Wilmington, May 18 iMelvIn Home, formerly deputy sheriff, who was con victed In superior court for the sec ond time of first degree murder for killing of t. L. T. Capps on the stree. here some months ago, refused abso lutely to sign appeal papers.

He declared that he wanted to die and did not want anyi further trial of his He was taken to the state penitentiary where an examination as to his san ity will probably be made. Insanity was the plea of the defendant. WHO BUILT THAT DAM ACROSS SOUTH FORK CREEK? Mr. S. A.

Spach, of this county, tells the Republican that when the Southbound railroad bridge was built across South Fork Creek, some four miles south of the city, that In excavating foundation for the abutments, a stone wall across the creek was found at a considerable depth. The contractor says that it was laid in some kind of cement and from the depth, must have been built hundreds of years ago. America was discovered only a few hundred years ago, and the question arises, who bnilt this wall and for what purpose? Did another people Inhabit this section before Sir Walter Raleigh landed at Roanoke Island and the Moravian pioneers in Wachovia? DE GETTING FACTS Is to Secure First-Hand Informa tion on Attitude of Mexican Citizens. Washington, May 18. The State department has determined to secure information at first hand on the attitude of Mexican citizens towards the American punitive expedition andon other conditions in Northern Mexico, it became known today.

Consul Letcher stationed at Chihuahua, arrived at El Paso last night on orders to discuss wilii General Funston conditions in the state of Chihuahua and to make a similar report by telegraph to Washington. The department announced that other consuls would be ordered from their posts temporarily for similar conferences during the next few weeks. Mr. Letcher and other consuls may be called to Washington if telegraphic reports prove inadequate. It was explained that means of communication In Mexico are unsatisfac-lory and that was the sole reason for the action planned.

The Mexican situation was reported us improving. View at San Antonio. I San Antonio, May 18 An early withdrawal of the unitive expedition, led by Colonel Sepley. south of lioquillas, was Indicated at the department headquarters yesterday. The rescue of Jesse Deemer, the storekeeper, and Monroe Payne, the jegro cook, who were carried across he border by bandits when they raid-id Glenn Spring and lioquillas, welve days ago; was reported by Col-inel Sibley, who received his lnforma-ion from Maj.

George T. Langhorne. Jajor Langhorne reported that he was ndeavoring to overtake the bandits ho had eluded him at B.1 Pino, from pre he sent the report, and where found Deemer and Payne. Officers here regarded it as probable at a successful encounter with the andits would bring the expedition an end and not at all Improbable at failure to take them also would followed by a recall. It was explained that the four troops cavalry and the machine gun com- lany operating under Silbley were in adequate for extended operations.

peemer and Payne had been left at Flno by the retreating bandits with iistructions to the residents that they killed if an attempt at rescue was lade. The villagers refused to obey structions, professing their friendli- es8 to the Americans when they en- ed the town Tuesday morning. TATE OFFICERS OF REBEKAHS INSTALLED Wilson, May 18. Installation of tate officers of the Rebekahs, elect- 1 at the general convention of the fraud Lodge of Odd Fellows and Re- kahs, featured the session today. lie number of officers are: Miss iunie Iiaun.

of Poplar Branch, presl- Miss Lillian Byrd, of Asheville, fee president; Miss Mabel Garrison, Wilmington, warden; Miss Patlie 'ck, of Winston-Salem, secretary, (id Mrs. Hetty Whitaker, of Hender-niville, treasurer. It was reported to the convention at the committee appointed to re- five a fund to establish a steam undry at the orphanage at Golds- ro had completed Its "work and the construction of the laundry "uld begin at once. to Call Meeting in Effort to End War. Washington, May 18.

President "son today accepted an invitation 'pwik either Friday or Saturday "ext week at a meeting here of League to Knfnrcn Peace, of k'h 'inner President Taft is nresi- The lrp4lftont In anoolrlnir in anti -preparedness fnmmittne. re- "tly suggested that, after the war, nations might combine in a league Preserve peace with a common po- fone. Ill Ceielirnfinn rt "le first Hague conference. ren- sentative3 0f w.inin' Ppace (nT today urged President WUson Mediately to take steps to call a neutn.1 tintinna tn make 'rts to end the war in Europe. He lS toil "ioi uieeuugs ceieurauus ew in im, are being held to- many neutral countries.

PARI INTIS CONDITIONS ONFERENCE OF NEUTRALS URGED fluent Asked to Take Steps Italians Have Fallen Back in Southern Tyrol Before the Former's Onset The Austrian offensive on the Italian front Is being pushed vigorously, according to current official renorts. and the Italians admittedly have fal len back in the southern Tyrol before the Austrian onset, The course of the operations Is being closely watched In the capitals ot both the entente and the central pow ers. Military observers In Paris ex-' press confidence that the Italian defense will prevent Austrian penetration into the-Vlcenza Plain, the apparent objective of the attacking forces. In the lighting about Verdun, the French, who have been restive under the Gorman occupation of parts of Hill 304, northwest of the fortress, have now' succeeded in partly ousting the Teutons. Paris today reports the capture of a German fortified position on tho northeast slope ot the Hill, On the German side an attempt was made by means of several at-tael, to capture a position at Ave-court on the French left flank, but the attacks are declared to have been repulsed with heavy losses.

Other operations In the Verdun regionaccording to the Paris afternoon bulletin, were confined to a successful raid by the French on a German trench north of Hill 287 west or Hill 804 and to heavy firing by the artillery, which was active all alone the front during the night. MR. F. W. MORRI8 TENDERED A fLEA8ANT, SURPRISE.

Mr. Francis -W. Morris was very pleasantly surprised Wednesday -even. Ing by a number ot fnlands, the occasion being the twenty.sixith anniversary of bla birth. Mrs.

Morris very clevorly induced him to go out for a drive after sup. per. Returning about eight o'clock they found about forty relatives and friends assembled In the house. Mr. Morris was the recipient of many useful presonts.

After an hour of pleasant social conversation Mrs. fiMlntjirt hv Misses Hattie Carter, Ollle Long. Maggie Bowman and MvrtU Shorn. delicious DR. THOMPSON ACTIVE AT THE AGE OF 90 YEARS Elkln, May 18.

Dr. K. Thompson.o! Good Spring, spent Monday night here and went to Winston-Salem and Greensboro Tuesday. The doctor Is one or Hurry county's best citizens and although he Is nearlng the century line, being about ninety years old, he Is bale and hearty and his step Is as elastic as a man of forty. He has filled many public offices in the county and always with perfect satisfaction to the people who have the utmost confidence in him.

He Is a preacher of the gospel as well as a doctor of medicine and ministers to the wants ot both the mortal and Im mortal part of man, Mr, D. J. Cockerham, who Is In the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, was operated on last Saturday and a letter received by his family yesterday states that the operation was success-. ful and that he Is getting along nicely, Mr. Cleveland Johnson, aged thirty years, died at his home near Hampton- vlllo last Thursday evening of heart failure.

He Is survived by his widow and two children, fatjier, mother, four brothers and two sisters. The funeral services were held at the home Friday, being conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. W. Turner, after which the remains were taken to Flat Rock cemetery and laid to rest beneath the sod, surrounded by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

Dr. Doughton and daughter, Miss Mabel, of Laurel Springs, passed through here Tuesday en rente to Lenoir to attend the commencement exercises of Davenport Female Col lege which are being held this week. Mr. and Mrs. A.

M. 8mlth are at Atlantic City, where it Is hoped that Mrs. Smith will be Improved In she having been very sick for the past three weeks. 1 Mr. J.

Henry Tbarpe left here yes terday evening for Wilson to attend the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows which met there last Mr. Thorpe Is representative of Bryan Lodge. No. 157, I. O.

O. F. ot Elkln. Visiting In Texaa-41r. Patrick Simpson, of Rockingham, and Mr.

Ku-gene Simpson, of this city, are vtitt- ing their brother, Mr. J. D. Simpson, In Texas. Mr.

John Simpson received a letter a few days ago from them In which they stated that they, would leave within a few days on a big fish ing expedition near the Mexican bor der. John says be Is certain however. they will keep the u. 6. army between them and the Villa crowd.

Served as headmaster at the Sa lem Boys' school from 1.91 unin 1800 next unveiled the tablet, which arrented in behalf of the city by Bishop Kdward Rondthaler Following a song by the pupils of the Central graded school, the exercises of the day closed with the large gathering singing one siaiua ul Country, 'Tis of Thee." GREENSBORO MERCHANTS GREE WANT LAW ENFORCED. Greensboro, May Jtetail Merchants' Association of Greensboro in properly attested resolutions haA called upon the sheriff of Guilfo county and the city commissioners to See all the laws covering the Prohibition of merchandising on Sundays. was set forth in the? resolutions tha here is a growing tendency of pace of business in the city to Ignore the resday and the "Ration d- ti.u tendency bad not only in us la a reflection on the morai -ity notea for its rood name of our cny, splendid churches and acaooia..