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'ilW*• - -■ <• e THE FLORENCE DAILY TIMES THI LATI8T ASSOCIATED MESS DISPATCHES 27th Year Florence, S. C., Tuesday Afternoon, March 20, 1923. $6.00 a Year BIG CELEBRATION PLANNED OPENING PEE DEE BRIDGE MIWV DELEGATES PRESENT AT mr MEET IN CHARLESTON Governor And Other Prom inent Men Of South Invited TWO COUNTIES TO JOIN IN EFFORT HIGHWAY TO LAKE . CITY IS RAPIDLY ‘ BEING COMPLETED Barbecue, Brass Band And All Day Celebration Is Planned An all day meeting, barbecue, brass band music and numerous other fea tures with many prominent men pres ent from along the route of the Atlan tic Coastal Highway, is being p’nn ned for the open ng of the Pee Dee river bridge,, which is-ejected to be ready for .raffle within the next 90 days. Governor McLeod, and pos.sibl\ other governors of states through wnich the hignway runs wi'l be in vited to be in attendance and make addresses on that day. Marion anfl Florence counties. Joint builders of .r.a bridge will come to gether to stake the celebration, ac- ccrd’ng to announcement of, tentative plans made this morning The Pee Dee Bridge, which will be a link in the highway for travel ftom the north to Flor'da, will be a most important accomplish: .lent and it is proposed to celebrate t v e occasion with the all day meet' .g and the laying of two corner sumes, one on either end of the bridge. Theje will be in the no ture of bronze tables carrying the names of the commissioners of the two counties who are having the 'bridge built, and possibly other names. No positive arrangements have been made as yet for the celebration, the matter only having been taken up, and It is not known Just wiitt form the program will take other than the barbecue, brass hand and the u» vltation to a number of prominent people throughout this section of th* country. Tentative plans now are to iiiaae it the biggest afl'a'r that Inis been pulled off in Routh Carolina in the nature of a public gathering m many yeats. Wide publicity is to bo given the occasion AhtL:. it ft probable tint thousands of people from * Floreiu:» and a nr on counties and iroin sec tions all along the course of the hign way will be in attendance. ONLY SIX MILES OF THE ENTIRE ROUTE THAT HAS NOT BEEN TOUCHED STEEL BRIuuT BILL “ PASSES BOTH HOUSES TRUCK CROPS ARE KILLED W FREEZE. FRUIT IS DlilGED BASEBALL SEASON OPENS ON FRIDAY COURT CONTINUES TO GRIND DURING THE SECOND DAY SENATE KILLS SALES , TAX BILL AFTER A MORNING# DEBATE . | OPENING SESSION HELD THis| MORNING AT ACADEMY OF f MUSIC 1 ELECTIONS SET FOR ! WEDNESDAY MORNING; HOWARD E. RONDTHALER RE-' SPONDS LESESNE’S ADDRESS i OF WELCOME EXPECT BRIDGE COMPLETED AND OPEN FOR TRAFFIC WITHIN A YEAR PLANTERS OF LAKE CITY AND FLORENCE BOYS EXPECT TO PUT CADES SFrTIOM«5 SUFFER : UP FAST AND SNAPPV i HEAVY LOSSES MERCURY DROPS PERFORMANCE NEGRO TAXI DRIVER FOUND FIGHT AGAINST NEWLY RE GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER PORTED MEASURE LED BY BY THE JURY CHESTER SENATOR ALL SHOW UP WELL TO 28 DEGREES' AT PRACTICE GAMES GRAND JURY RETURN MEASURE GOES DOWN NUMBER TRUE BILLS. MARGIN FOUR VOTES DILLON WILL GET SPRING CEREMONIAL Dillon. March 20—The Dillion Shrine Club, in conjunction with the Dillion chamber of commerce, ban un animously invited Omar Temple Sh iners to hold their spring cere monial in Dillon. Morris Pass, who is behind this movement and ft one of the state's most prominent Shriners. immediate ly took this matter up with W. W. Wanamaker, potentate and J. C. Bis- sell, recorder and today received an answer stating that Omar temple had accepted the jinvltatlort and would hold its ceremonial in Dillon Thurs day. May Id. billon has never um'ertaken any thing that she has not put over with great success and the citizens are looking forward to a big day for Dil lon and the nobles. This is the first Ume that the Shriners have met on the east side of Lie Great Pee Dee and Dillon is very proud of being , the first town on this side to enter tain them, in addition to the genuine pleasure the occasion will afford. Mr. Fass has already taken stepr. for the arrangement of the enter talnment of the visitors. There will probably he about 2. r >o0 Shriners and their wives and 2,500 visitors. In ad dition to the regular ceremonial steps have been taken la have horse races on that day. Dillon county’s horse races are always well worth seeing. FASCISTUTWORK IN THIS COUNTRY Charleston, March 20.—Rotarians from every part of South Carolina and western North Carolina, whicli comprises the territory of the Thirty- eighth district. Rotary International are in Charleston for the first annum conference of the district. The con ference will continue through tomor row. Registration of delegates was the first thing in order, and the Academy of Music, where the registrptlon books were kept, presented a lively scene this morning. It was expectac that approximately 600 delegates, rep resenting twenty-eight clubs, would attend the conference. The opening session was marked by an address of welcome by Thos. P. Lesesne, pres! lent of the* local club, and the re sponse by oHward E. Rondthaler o? Winston-Salem Two luncheons and a dinner, be sides nn oyster roast at Folly Island are scheduled by way of entertain ment of the Rotarians and their ladies between business sessions. Tonight, the Rotarians are to attend a song fast at the Artillery Hall, following which they will participate in the an nual Rotury ball. This afternoon, the visiting ladies are invited to a tea at the Charleston Museum. Tomorrow the new district gover nor will be nominated to succeed Car- roll H. Jones, of Columbia, the pres ent district governor The place of the next annual con feronce. which will be held next March, will also be decided upon to morrow. The Asheville Rotary cluit Is reported to be seeking the conven tion for their c:ty. NEW PARK SITE IS SAID TO BE IDEAL IF DEVELOPED ACCORDING TO PLANS WILL BE ONE OF FINEST IN STATE According to mnouncement made by E. D. Sallenger, chairman of the governing commission of the county, the Florence-Lake Citv highway is now about two-thirds completed, and will be finished before fhe bridge is completed across Lynch's river nt Effingham. The road 's practically 26 miles in length, extending from Flor ence to Lake City and on to the Wil liamsburg county line. The 2 1-2 miles between Lake City and the county line is already finished, and the part from Lake City to Scranton, a distance of nbout four miles, is pract’cally complete. The right .of wav has been cut between Scranton and Cowards, which is within six mils of Effingham. The part between Scranton and Florence is also com pleted. The six miles between Cow erds and-Lvnch’s river has as yet not been touched The six miles of rood leading to the river will be worked in connec tion with federal and state irtd. as will the steel bridge ti nt is to span Lynch’s river at Effingham. The hill authorizing the county to erect this bridge in conjunction with federal and state aid has been passed by both houses of the state legislature, pimi the steel bridge will be erected. As it is anticipated that it will probably take twelve months to com plete this bridge. Mr. Sallenger stated th's morning that by this time all of the road In the county will have been completed. With this road completed, the Pee Dee ami Santee bridges 1,\ ished and a short stretch of rend completed in a nearby county, the en tire Atlantic Coastal highway w.'ll be open for travel. With both branches of the highway to the north converging at Florence into one route to the south, this city A'ill become a center for automobile tourists between these sections of the country, and will reap a grcut benefit by having these good roads, it was slated. COLD WAVE SWEEPING FROM WEST HITS THIS SECTION HARD The col ( j wave struck Florence harn last night sending the mercury down to 28 degrees, four below freezing. At nightfall the winds increased in force and for a while it was feared hat storm proportions would b«> reached. Street lights were riirxen- ed in many parts of the c tv necause of the fact that one of the lead wires had been torn from its fastening by the fury of the winds. The trouble gang of the Palmetto Power aim Light Company searched steadily foi several hours before they discovered the cause and remedied it. Tree limbs were blown to the mound in sections of the eity hm pside from this no damage had her n reported th's afternoon. Fear has been fe’t that the fruit crop has been killed by the freeze. Persons who have orchards in bloom hope, however, that the buds have been sufficiently protected by the blossoms to save them from the ef fects of the cold. Early gardens, however, have suffered considerably, while in the Lane City, Cades and Kingstree sections the brpn crops have either been killed outright or severely set back. In exposed places around Lake City, according to long '•‘stance •nYormation this morning, the teder beans have been killed and replanting will be necessary, it Is believed that the same condition will he found all the way to the const and perhaps as far south as Florida. The planters have suffered heavy losses. The cold wave seems to have been as general as It was sudden. Plenty of Ice was In evidence this morning, and the ground also was frozen W i ther reports today indicate that It will be considerably warmer tomor row with the wind tugaing to the south. ANNUAL MEETING FAIR ASSOCIATION M’COLL OUTPLAYED HARTSVILLE HERE A prospectus of the new park site which it is hoped to obtain for the city was presented at the meeting of the civic league yesterday afternoon by Councilman B. S. Meeks. The ladies of the club heartily endorsed the idea, and it was the concensus of opinion that if the site can be obtain ed and developed as outlined by the perspective submitted, Florence will | have one of the most beautiful parks 1 of any city in the state. ! Following adjournment, a number j of the ladies drove out to see the site i and were enthusiastic over it. The location is almost an ideal one and sur rounded as it is by natural beauty, it is believed it can be easily developed j into a most beautiful spot. New York. March 20—A branch of the ItaMan FasHst!. called the Fascist! of North America was founded in this country two years ago. the New York Herald says today, it has 20 0U0 mem bers In the United States and Canada. Leaders say they will not mix In American oolitic". THE WEATHER For Ronih CRroltna: Fair and warmer tonight. Possildv light frost tonight. Wednesday Increasing cloud iness and somewhat warmer. •Dlmin ishing north and oertheas* w j n( j a j, e coming southerly Wednesday. ATTEND TRAVELERS' AID CONFERENCE Mrs. Kate John ion. and Mrs. R. B. Hare have returned from Columbia where they were called to attend a conference of the Travelers Aid or ganization of the s’nte. Delegates were present from ail of the cities of the state where travelers aid bu- ireaus are maintained. The purpose | of the meeting was to formulate legis lation for presentation to the genera' ! assembly at its session next yenr. the session being far to> advanced for I the introduction of new bills. After I the conference the delegates were entertained at lunch at the Y. W. C. A. aid then attended the Billy Sunday services in a body, special scats nav ng been assigned to Gift pnriy. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Hare had the I pleasure of meeting Mr. and Mrs. 1 Sunday and enjoyed the resulting con versation AMERICAN COTTON CROP FOR YEAR 1922 The annual meeting of the Pee Dee Fair Association wT.ll he held In the court house Wednesday, March ' «!i at 11 o'clock. Officers for the en suing year will he elected and other business tninsacted. The Pee Dee Fair association is an enterprise in J which every citizen of the county is interested. It is one of the few fair associations whicli has weather ed the depression of the past few years and remains in good financial condition. Associations in several couiit'es of the state Live liquidated finding the strain too great. Secre tary Salleiigei has demonstrated un usual ability in bringing the local as sociation through the storm so suc cessfully. BANKRUPT SALE TO COMMENCE FRIDAY The Eastern Salvage company of Charleston will begin a special sale of the bankrupt stock of the G. T. Walker company FrH'iiy, the entire stock having been bought at trustee^ sale by the concern several days ago RECENT DISASTERS UNDER THE PROBE Harrison. Ark.. March 20—The st&te legislative committee investigating re cent disasters along the Missouri ann North Arkansas railroad today opened the first session of hearings held here. Seven members of the citizens com mittee, which it was reported took charge along the lino are ready to testify. The sessions were previously held in Little Rock. Only strikers have been heard so far J. L. EDWARDS DOING WELL AFTER MURDEROUS ASSAULT GALLEGHER AND SHEEN AT THE ROTARY CLUB The Rotary was highly entertain ed at Us luncheon yesterday bv D. S. McCarthy and F. H. Guice in their presentation of the comedy skit "Gallagher and Sheen,” with Mr. Me- OarH’v , i ‘‘Gallagher” and Dr. Guice as “Sheen.” The skit was splend'd'v done and was received with gales of laughter. Both of these gentlemen were guests of the club Washington. March 20.—The Ameri can cotton crop of 1922 was placed at 9,761,817 equivalent 500 bales by census bureau final ginning report of the season. Too Agricultural De partment estimated the crop at 9,96V 000 bales last December. South Otiro- linn ginirings were 517.601 hales and North Carolina 878,997. Artlflo'fll I'mbs supplied to war vic tims by the British Ministry of Pen sions last year comprised 9,469 legs, if,937 arms, and artificial eyes in 4.000 caaea. STEAMFn MEPORTED SINKING Norfolk, March 20.—The Italian )steamship Guilia ;s sinking 560 miles i east of Boston, according to a wire- . less to the coast guard here. The . message mid that the Americp" steamer William., F. Herrin, 60 miles | from Guilia is rushing to her assist lance, \ • ,. v : The numerous 'rtends of J. L. Ed wards prominent c tizen of Darl'ng- ton. who was murderously assaulted a week ago, will be glad to bear that ne is now rap'dly improving. His rendition iff much better, in every respec.t, and his ihysickin save he wip soon be quite well. Ills eyes and nose still requ ring careful treat ment. however. Citizens of Darlington have offered a reward of $">0 for the arrest of the desperado who committed the crime, and Governor McLeod has supple mented this with nn additional re ward of lino. WOULD ABOLISH LAND OWNERSHIP London. March 20—Phillip Snowden. Laborite, plans to introduce in the House of Commons today a bill for nationalization of land In Great Britian and the abolition of private property. _ AND WILL ENTER FINALS IN CO LUMBIA FOR THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP McColl won overHartsville in bas ket ball last night on the local high school gym floor with a score of 55 to 31. The McColl team proved th* superior in nearly every respect, and especially in the first half played rings around the girls from Hartsvllle. The McColl forwprds used a one-hand over-hand thr/v for the basket that the Hartsville forwards could not guard against, and in almost every instance where this was used th»- hoop was rung for a basket. But the Hartsville players won the appro* i 1 of the fans by their game- ness. After being overwhelmingly swamped In the first half bv a score of 33 to 12, they came hack In the last half with a spirit and fight de- terminal on that for a lime bid fair to overcome this big lead, and parti san Inis felt that they had a chance to even up and possibly win. Bui the best they could do during the period was 19 to McColl’s 22. By winning from Hartsvll'e. Mc Coll is eligible to enter the state meet In Columbia Thursday* at which timr this U|im will play Orangeburg for the state girls’ championship. The lineup of the two teams was as follows: Hartsville McColl Curnes F Hamer McNair F Bundy Jordan C Tatum McKinnon C Morrison Tribb'e ...G Parker McKinnon O Lisles Substitut ons: For McColl. McCul- lom for I‘ark *r. Referee. Miss Sarah Godbold, Chicora. Umpire. Miss Lu- cile Godbold. Columbia College. ~PRE SENT AT HICKS’ FIELD FOR OPENER ,*» ' . The Yellow Jackets of Florence High will meet the fast baseball nine from Conway Friday, March 23, at Hicks field. Although this is the first game of the season it will he full of pep from beginning to end. From latest re [Ports Conway It is a fast and well coached team. Florence has one also as will be seen. In McKnigni, it name, Byrd and Coleman the locals have four men who are perfectly capable of filling the pitcJiers box. These , re men who ‘look them over” before the ball lepries their nan is. The catcher’s posit on rnn well W filled with carps, Atk nson or J. Hines. The infield is composed of such players as Stone and Montgomery or first, Newberry and Jones at second, Captain Smith and Farmer at third, Keels and Rutledge at short. While in tho outfield there are McQueen. Russ, Garret, Kaf r, Dorman, Gregg Martin and S. i’arkie McCormick. Some of these boys have ‘‘reps’’ from last year’s good work. Altogether Coach Rhame has a good crowd to pick from and the spectators can be assured of a good game. This’ boys are well pleased with their new manager, Fred Humph, and think he is well fitted for this posi tion. LUMBER MEN MEET IN NEW ORLEANS New Orleans. March 20—Several hundred lumber numufiirturers from all parts of the country are here to day for the annual convention of the southern Pino Association and the Na. tionai Lumber Manufacturers Associa tion. Directors of the former organiza tion last night-voted to call a con ference to organize owners of cut over lands. THREE WITNESSES FINED $5 EACH FOR NOT RESPONDING TO NAMEb Eugene Daniels, negro taxi driver. who v*as driving the automobile some weeks ago on the concrete road, when one soldier was killed and another had a wagon shaft driven through his body, wns tried in general sessions court this morning and found guilty of manslaughter with a recommenda tion of mercy. He was not sentenc ed at the time. Henry Timmons plead guilty to a charge of assault and battery and "’as ntenced to two years on the gang. Fred Kelley, who \vfis indicted on two charges of stealing cotton, go 4 three years. George got nine montli.- when he plead gui'iv to violating the proh bition law, Jim Duffee plead guilty to a charge of assault and bat tery with intent to kill and was sen tenced to 3 years on the gang. It will be remembered that Duffe at tacked A. C. L. Policeman Swearen- gen in the railroad yards some time ago and took his revolver away from him. Tlie grand Jury brought in the fol lowing true hills during yesterday af ternoon and this morning: W. K. Brown, violating the prohibition law. J. H. Pearson *and J. J. Howard, vio lating the fish law. J. D. Fllnn. oh taining goods mi'ler false pretense. Robert McCleary, larceny. S. C. Price, breach of trust. Friendly Co ker. malicious mischief. B 11 Gregg i lias Mayrant) assault and battery with intent to kill. A. Q. Ard, house breaking. James Williams, pointing fire arms. Jim McDurfce, James Wil liams and Will Phillips, highway rob bery. The judge this \norning fined three witnesses $5 each or two duvs in jail for failing to respond to their names when called. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET SATURDAY The executive committee of Com munity Service will meet Saturday afternoon id the director's rooms at the First National Bank at 5 e-’clock. at which time a number of mnUers relative to the work will be taken up. NOTICE TO WATER USERS Citv water will be cut off from 8 o'clock a. m. lo 12 o’clock noon to morrow Ravenel to Dixon and Cheves to Day. **************** * ♦ ♦ TIMES’ PHONES * ♦ -o— • ♦ Editorial and news depart- * ♦ ments, social and personal * ♦ items. Phone 225. ♦ 4> Business Department, advar- ♦ ♦ tlsements, complaints as to de- ♦ ♦ livery of naners, subscriptions, * ♦ contest, Phone 60. * COMMUNITY SING DRAWS LARGE CROWD The community sing at tho Centra’ Methodist church Sunday afternoon was well attended and a most enthu siast'c time was had by all those whr attended. J. M. Lynch, who presided had charge of the singing and the an dience joined in heartily. ' The special Music Memory contest program arranged by Mrs. J. A. Grims ley was splendidly rendered. Mrs. At will and Mrs. Dickman, Jr., presided at the piano. The Baienrole from Die Tales of Hoffman whs beautiful') rendered by Mrs. D ckninn on tlu pipe organ. Robert Hodges, accom panied by Miss Virginia Ariail. charm ed all hy his rendition of Melody in F by Rubinstein on the violin. Tlie Jury brought In a verdict of not guilty in the case against Jot •rocningion and Arthur Benton, who were tried for having caused the death of James Brockington when a Ford car and a truck collided At th** inter section of Gaillard and Palmetto streets several weeks ago. Joe Brockington was driving one of the cars at the time HiUl James Brockington, bis brother, was riding on one. TWO NEGROES IN TOILS OF THE LAW The police department has ten quarts of perfectly good “white light ning” and Mose Dyson and Lula July are reclining behind the liars of the city Jail as the result of two mid* made last night. Mose was taken ir hand by Chief Mclver along with t quarts of the stuff and shortly after wards Officer Crowley connected up with Lula and a half gallon of the nme brand. TENNANT TO BUILD CLIO SCHOOL HOUSE The contract for building the new school building at Clio has been •warded to W. P. Tennant of Flor ence whose h’d including the plumb Ing and heating ran to S45.000. Ar ehitects of Augusta. Oa., furnished the plans for the building. 1 Mr. Ten mint will begin -vork on the erectior of the building in a snort time and it will he ready for use at the next resston yr the senoots. MORSE BACK AT DESK SPLENDID MEETING AT “Y” LAST NIGHT With more than 100 present, the welcome meeting held at the Y. M. C. A. last night by community Service, was a very enthusiastic and splendid >ne, and every person present thor- mghly enjoyed himself. There were a number of talks by different per- ions welcoming Die new people G» F'orence. A number of games were put on. headed bv R. L. Reed, pres.dent of the recreation leaders class of com- uunity service and several numbers of music presented. The pinno play ing of Mr. Phillips was a feature of he occasion. The refreshment committee, head ed by Miss Tennessee Cottinghara, served most delightful refreshments. MOTHERS CLUB HAS A FINE MEETING Desk Sergeant Morse of the police force, who has been taking a few days off to recuperate from a slight illnesk is hack nt his desk this morning. The Sergeant stated that although he does not yet feel fiillv recovered he is much better than be fore lie stopped work. DR. M’LEOD TO SPEAK PARENTS TOMORROW Dr. F. H. McLeod will make the nd dress at the meeting of the Parent Teachers Association of Junior hlarl* school in the school auditorium to morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. His rmhjpct will be one that is close to the heart of every parent and there will be a large attendance of botl men and women, A splendid meeting of the Mother’s Club was held at the high school building yesterday afternoon. Sev eral new members were received and there is every ind'o’tion of great aiture interest in the work of the 1 l»b. The Mother’s club has been organized solely for the purpose ot encouraging and assisting the bovs or Die Hi-Y club. No dues are as sessed but the club will make dona Dons from time to time as they are needed. For example the club yes terday purchased i20 metal spoons for the boys to use at the dinners and Hiiquets. The meeting was address- j •d by Miss Roll ns of the high school who told of the influence tho Hi-Y lull exercised in the schools. After that there were informal discussions. At the close of the meeting tea was 1 served by Mrs. W. B. Pattillo and Mrs. Gertrude McGowan. FREE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE GETS TO WORK ON APPRO PRIATION SILL Columbia, March 20.—(Special! —By a vote of 22 to 18 the uer ate today kl’led the sales tav bill. The vote came after s morning debate. The free con ference committee on the appro priation bill is expected to net to work during the afternoon, prun ing the measure. Columbia, March 20.—Denouncing Die sales tax measures as reported last night by the conference commit tee as oliss legislation, Senator Ham ilton. of Chester, today moved licit the senate reject the report thus pre cipitating a debate which is expected to last all day. Senator Hamilton asserted the measure, which would ox manufacturers, railroads lines, ex press, telephone and telegraph com panies two-tenths of one per cent of their gross income, would keep the industries the state claims to want from entering. The measure also would tax amusements, jewelrv. soft drinks, tobacca and ammunition. Senator Gross, chairman of the finance committee, said Die bill, if Hissed, would result in cutting the property levy to approximately four mills. Senator Gruss also opoosmi the suggestion by Senator Fnn...-r- Intrk of Kershaw that the appropria tion bill be disposed of first The rates imposed by Du prooo-.ej law are: A levy of two-tenths of one per e.-nt of the gross business of majinractur ing plants ami public utilities inclu.1- ing railroads, express compfin’os tej- «phone and telegraph companies, with municiii'.Uy owned ut lilies exempted. A levy of two-ienths of one per (.-ui on the value of products of mines of all kinds. On cigars, a graduated scale of from $■' per 1000 to $10 per loop, m accordance with the retail or .••• On cisarvttes weighing under Dir.-e pounds per iOuO, $1 per iOot). and on eigiueltes weighing more man tinea pounds. $2.40 per 1000 On chewing and pipe tobacco and snuff. 6 cents per pound. On firearms. 10 per cent of the re tail nr ice. On all shetgun shell-;. per 1000 rounds: on eurtridg- * or 25 caliber or more. 32 per 1000 rounds: under 25 caliber, $1 per 100» ro.ii’.J i. On all caudv and chewing gum. to per cent of the reta'l price On all jewelry and precious stones. 6 per cent of the retail price. On all toilet articles. 1 coni !;>i (ficli 10 cents of tho retail prim On admissions to all piaces of amusement. I cent on each 10 cents ot the admission price. Theatres in towns of less than 5000 papulali ai are exempted as are beueni pertorii.- anees for charity and sun lar amuse ments on poster und hi'lhoard advertisin';, it) per cent of all business don*.!. On soft drink materials, iinishn I syrups, 10 cents a gallon; concen trates and extracts, 40 cents a gulioa. Practically ah wf these license tax es are to be paid by the affixing oi stamps to the smallest container soi.l, under the terms of the report. Estimates as to the amount of rev enue expected from tne tax rangs from $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 annually. Senator H. H. Gross of Dorchester, placing the estimate at $2,500,000 an nually expects to receive only $2,000,- 000 from the tax this year since the bill embodies no retroactive features. FORBID RELIEF WORK IN OCCUPIED AREA CONCERT WEDNESDAY AT WILSON SCHOOL The World Famous Williams Sing ers .a concert company booked by the Williams Lyceum Bureau of Chi cago. will appear in concert at the Wilson colored school auditorium. Wednesday evening, March 21 at 8.:’0 o’clock. The concert company consists of 8 people, having recently returned rorii touring Europe, rendering 130 performances In London, England. ue '•‘irnoany features negro spirit Wls and plantation songs, as well as classical selections. Seats will he reserved for white people. Admission 50 cents. Reserv ed seats 75 cents, Berlin. March 20—An Essen <ii* patch to the Vorwuerts savs the Rhine land commission lias forbade relief societies activities in the occupied area. Collection of funds have been made under this order, two hundred and eighty-five million marks being appropriated in three cities. M ss A. S. Whitesides has heed called to Savannah on account of s<? rious illness In the family of nor niece. DAILY MARKETS New York Cotton Open High Low Close .30.80 30.88 30.70 30.85 .31.00 31 16 30.9': 31.03 .30.19 30.38 30.18 30.24 .26 68 26.94 26.60 :.’6.75 .26.12 26.34 26.13 26.17 March .. . May .. .. July .. .. Oct Der .. .. New Orleans Cotton Open High! How Clos j March 30.78 30.78 30.62 30,5*. Mav 30.45 30.68 30.40 30.40 July 30.15 30.34 30.11 30.13 Oct 26.33 26.49 26.29 26.32 Dec 25.90 26.02 25.89 25.85 New York spots quiet, 10 points down, middling 31.10. New Orleans spots qu'et, 12 points down, middling 30.88.