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Mm R Willcox, who is 'formal-
oMw'the chairmanship of the
1)' t0. Rational Committee at its
' S- in St- Louis today, has been
a of the committee since, 1916.
tbfl beaa reident of New Yorlt.and 'a
B9 bv profession, with a 'good
!Jertra'inins and wide administra-
ire
Sega1 ",,.,... He has held public
ex, Undent of the New York
offlCtVark Board, postmaster of the
Citf r c-nair:nan for six years of
city'piiblic X'tilities Commission of
the Vpw York City section of the
thc - Recently Mr. Willcox hasre
$te' opoointment to the wage c'om
cel n wbih is to aid Mr. McAdoo
estiating and adjusting con
15 !ahotwPcn wage earners -and the
wu . -oiveav Commission should
rat
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'tit
arise.
DA,i y LESSON IN HISTORY.
. Hundred Years Ago Today.
U"c . ... r nlhr Aanla-rtxA ita
,01s Chili form
10 , evanish sovfireitmt.v.
.L.ntv-five Years Ago Today.
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independence o, .
ic'"" The Ameeers at Hyderabad
caine to terms with the British Resi-
Fifty Years Ago Today.
Kflg The Grand Duchy of Baden
d'optpd a system of obligatory milt
gervicc.
Twenty-five Years Ago Today.
m Observance of the 84th an
niversary of the birth of Abraham
jjncoln-
YEAR AGO TODAY IN WAR.
Februarv 1". 1917 China -advised
the German government she would
hreak off diplomatic relations if the
L submarine policy were pursued;
rpnorted that President Wilson would
i& Congress for authority to arm
American merchant ships.
OUR DAFlTTiRTHDAY PARTY.
I Piatt Andrew, who received the
decoration of the Legion" of Honor
for his services as administrative
lead of the American Ambulance
Corps, born at La Porte, Ind., 45
years ago today.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daugh
ter of former President Theodore
Roosevelt, born 34 years ago today.
Silas Evans, wno is to reure irom
.v.. nrosiiipnrv or ttiDon college. 10
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become head of Occidental College,
born at Scranton, rarr& years ago
today.
William Faversham, one or the
most popular actors of the Ameri
can stage, born m lxmaon, ou years
igo today.
Tamps E. Smith, noted bt. Louis
hsiness man, president of Missis
inni Vallev Waterways Association,
born at Schellsburg,. Pa., 67 years
ago today.
Clarence R. Rowland, manager of
the Chicago American League base
ball club, born at Plattsville, Wis., 69
years ago today.
PLANT DURING FEBRUARY
leiflet fcr Use cf Gardners Being
Prepared Just Now.
Leaflet for use of gardners is be
ing prepared by Mr. J. P. Herring,
county farm .demonstrator, but be
cause it will be several days before
eopies can be distributed Mr. Her
ring has prepared a list of crops that '
should be planted during February.
Following is a statement of Mr. Her
ring:
"I would like to suggest thai the
prdeners buy seed and fertilizer co
operatively. They would find it more
convenient and cheaper. I am rec
ommending the grade of 8-3-3 fertil
izer for ail-crops, as it comes as near
Riiung all crops as we can buy. 'Plant
it the earliest convenience:
"Garden Peas (Ameer or Alaska),
onion sets (Yellow Danvers, Silver
Skin or Pearl), set cabbage (Charles
ton Wakefield K T?Pts fTCe-vntian nr
Eclypge), Carrots (half long Danvers),
Jadieh (Button), Turnips (Milan),
Kale (Scotch or German), Spinach
uong season), tomatoes (Acme or
Stone): in hnYPc; tn ho tmnsnlanhdil
Jfw: Egg Plant (Black Beauty or
'naa High Bush); in boxes, Pep
jer (Giant or Ruby King), Iri3h pota
to? (Irish Cobblers).
0r these rrnn that qt-q nlanfoH
'Ose together use one pound of fer-
"er to b to 9 running feet. Those
a. are given more distance, one
Mnd of fertilizer from nine to twelve
tuning teet.T'
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FRANEXYN FARNUM- is a bean
eater. That is to say, lie was
born in Boston. He left there
rery soon to go on the stage and re
mained there until one dull summer
he met a friend, Lee Moran the fa
mous Nestor comedian, who intro
duced him to Carl Laemmle, the mo
tion picture magnate. The result was
that Farnum put on a Bluebird uni
form and has been batting around 390
in the photoplay league ever since.
Farnum has just had the pleasurable
experience of a new leading lady in
the person of charming Juanita Han-
witH him in The RongK Lover," in
which Farnum plays' a dual role. In
one character he is a boohworm, timid
of women and afraid-to make any
advances to his sweetheart. In the
other character he is a pugilist, cock
sure of himself and a bear for wbmen.
Joseph De Grasse worked so bard,
on this picture that he became ill. He
had no sooner started the next Frank
lyn Farnum picture v than he had ;t
give up entirely and surrender the
company to .Lynn Reynolds. "The
Rgugh Lover" was rough in more than
title.
GIRLS IN UNIVERSAL CITY
ADOPT THEIR OWN SOLDIERS.
Several of the girls at Universal
City, including PrisciTla Dean, Neva
Gerber, Molly Malone, Helen Gibson
and Jessie Mitchell,- have banded to
gether for the purpose of "adopting"
recruits' to TJncle Sam's liberty Army
who were drawn or volunteered from
that thrivinsr film eoffiRranitv.' Throush
(former Universal City boys in the
service, the girls have learned the
names of a few chaps who never
seemed to receive , any mail: but now
cheery letters go forward to them
every wees, judging .from the re
plies, these written attentions have
been a blessing to the friendless men
m the West Coajst recruiting camps.
"REPORT CONFIRMED.
London, Feb. 12. -Confirmation
of the German report that Russia
has -withdrawn from the war is
contained in an official Russian
statement received here today. .
The peace negotiations with the
Central powers' have been ended,
the statement says. - The Russia
delegation refused to sign a treaty
providing for annexations' by Ger
many. Nevertheless, Russia wjll
not continue the war with;the Ger
mans and Austrians, "workmen
and peasants, like ourselves,"
COMMERCIAL
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Work has already at rtart in re
building the warehouse and wharf, Industries and commerce
Governor Harrington Issues
Formal Proclamation Call
ing Tenth Convention
Annapolis, Md., Feb. 12. Governor
Harrington, of Maryland, today issued
a formal proclamation announcing the
tenth' annual convention of the South
ern Commercial Congress to be held
in Baltimore, December 8-12 next He
pointed out that the congress will be
devoted to an interpretation of the
part America will have taken in the
war for liberty and democracy, and
also to practical consideration of ques
tions related to agriculture, education,
TODAY'S MARKET. .
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LIVERPOOL COTTON.
Liverpool, Feb. 11. Cotton: , Spot,
dull, prices steady; good middling
23.60; middling 23.08; low middling
22.25; good ordinary 21.56.
Sales 2,000 nales including 1,800 Am
erican. Receipts 10,000 bales, includ
ing 9,800 American. Futures closed
dull; new contracts : February 23.42;
March 23.00; April 22.63; May 22,30;
June 22.0o; July 21.80. Old contracts,
fixed, prices: February 21.92; Febru
ary-March 21.83; March-April 21.74;
April-May 21.66; June-July 21.50.
belonging to the Shallotte Trading
Company that was recently destroyed
by fire. Mr. J. B. Gray has the con
tract Shallotte News.
In January, John G. Melvin, an R.
F. D. carrier of Roseboro, sold War
Stamps and securities to the amount
of $1,425.32. This shows what can
I ho rfiniA in nrnmfitirt or
rnsau vwa m pHwaa nw lPaign when a man really throws hie
hands fuIL for she has been elected heart Into the work. Greenville Re-
"iTiena inaeea oj a wnoie company flectOr.
or- regulars sotuooea m xexas.
Governor Harrington announced al
.so that the general theme of the con
gress will be. "world commerce after
the world war," and will evolve plans
of action as to exchange, credits, sup-
Mr. W. T. Hurst of Manndale I'lT ftna demand, change sm process-
Alamance eounty, arrives Friday eve-mercnant marine and shipping
ning to take charge Of the graded.111 iur iwwjusunem aiwsr me
school. Mr. Hurst is a man of expe-iwr- , ,
rience and it is hoped that the peo-! Proclaiming the congress, Gover
ni f th trwn urtii h rr; :Cr Harrington called upon the people
possible to help him in eettinir acJ,f Maryland to respond cordially to
quainted with the -community audi mo:em!ntna tnrouR
his work up a ftnHnx r-!rM swuaiHaa 10 do representea in ine
tion not only to the States included
in the territory of the Southern;. Com
mercial Congress, but to the chief ex
ecutives and citizens of all the States
to visit Maryland during the session j
of the congress.
sen, who makes' her first appearance in a week or two.
RETURN TO VAUDEVILLE.
Two famous photoplay stars who'
have returned to vaudeville for the
time being are Annette Kellennann,
who starred in "Neptune's Daughter
and "A Daughter of the Gods? and
Edwin Stevens, Bluebird director, and
star of The Yellow Menace." Both
will be appearing in New York City
Fairview - hospital, this city, and who
is a member of the Red Cross Society, I
has received a call to the colors and;
will leate within the course of the
next 10 days, having resigned her po
sition here.
Miss Roth, who Is a most estimable
young lady, has made many friends
since coming to New Bern and these
'will learn with regret of her contem
pl ated 5 departure.
Miss. Roth, whose home is at New
port News, Va., will go to Maryland
for a short, visit before taking up her
duties as a Red Cross nurse. She has
been assigned to service in the home
field and will probably be located at
Camp LeeVa.
A successor to Miss Roth has not
yet been secured to assume the super
intendence of Fairview hospital.
After an illness extending, over a
period of several days, Rosa M.
Powell, the 10-year-old daughter of
Mr. Kennon and Mrs. Emma Powell,
of Croatan, died in a local hospital at
an early hour Sunday morning.
The litle girl was stricken with
pneumonia several days ago and al
though everything possible wa done
to relieve her.-suffering, her condition
grew worse "until the end came.
The body was carried to Croatan for
interment, the service being conducted
Sunday afternoon by Rev. W. B. Ever
ett, pastor of the Free Will Baptist
church, this city.
Mr. Brice Anderson, died at his
home, foot of Spring, street at an ear
ly hour Sunday morning, following an
attack of something like heart disease.
The deceased was in apparently
good health Saturday night, and was
known to have been up smoking his
pipe as late as 1 o'clock. Between the
hours of 3 and 5 o'clock he was seized
vrith the attack and death follov.fl.
The deceased is survived by
his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Laura
Eastwood, both of whom reside in this
city.
CONDITION IMPROVED.
CALLED INTO SERVICE.
New Bern Ni.re o-j ..
Two Dssths.
Fr.T rn' Feb- 12. Miss Mary;
tt Ett'h- vrho has for the pasti
hiontas fcpen sunprintfinrfAnt nf
Woman Reported as Having Taken
Strychnine by Mistake.
The condition of Mrs. F. R. Bag
well, of Baltimore, a visitor in the
city with her husband, who was car
ried to James Walker Memorial Hos
pital late Monday afternoon, suffer
ing convulsions, said to have result
ed from taking strychnine
JUDGE BINGHAM
SUCCEEDS FLETCHER
Washington, Feb. 12. Judge Rob
ert W. Bingham, of Louisville, was
inaugurated president of the South
ern Commercial Congress at. a dinner
here last night attended by a number
of government officials and represen
tative members of the Congress.
Judge Bingham succeeds Duncan &
Fletqher, of Florida, for a number of
years head of the organisation which
is devoted to advancing Southern
commerce. Senator Fletcher resign
ed because of pressure of his official
duties. Other officers of the Con
gress will remain.
FUNERAL OF A CHILD.
Conducted From Residence; Inter,
mtnt in Oakdale Cemetery.
Funeral services for Master George
Love, Jr., 11-months-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. George L. Farmer, whose
sad death occurred yesterday aftei
noon at 3: JO o'clock at the residence
of the parents, No. 1901 Perry ave
nue, were conducted this afteroon at
3:30 o'clock from the residence by
Rev. Dr. A. D. McClure, pastor of St.
Andrew's Presbyterian church, and
Interment was made in Oakdale cem
etery. The many beautiful floral de
signs sent showed the warm spot the
little fellow occupied in the hearts
of all those who knew him and the
sympathy felt for the parents in. 'their
loss was thus exemplified. The pall
bearers were Messrs. C. B. New
comb, Meares Harriss, W. G. James
and W. L. Baxter.
Coal Famine Nearing an End.
Philadelphia, Feb. 12. The coal
famine may end in two weeks, Penn
sylvania Ful Administration officials
say. Reports from the coal sections
say the railroad movements of an
thracite and bitumenous are nearly
normal and with mild weather likely
to continue the shipments of fuel will
steadily increase.
Freight Transport Ashore.
An Atlantic Port, Feb. 12. Except
that the ship was still aground, army
officers here said they had received no
word today regarding the converted
by mis-; freight transport which went ashoro
take, was reported as improved byiyesterday on the coast. Tugs dis
hospital authorities today. No state
ment has been made as to how or
where she secured the medicine.
patched to her assistance last night
were expected to reach the vessel today.
We know of one public-spirited
young, fellow who has gotten- down
his pipe and turned his back on the
cigar for the duration of the war, and
the difference he is putting Into war
savings stamps. He says the idea
isn't original with him, or the smoke
so much enjoyed when only taste is
taken into consideration, but when he
recalls that he is helping the .nation
rout the Huns and the boys over
there he pulls away at bis., pipe with
a satisfied smile, and he is, for 'he
knows he is doing his patriotic -duty.
Rocky Mount Telegram.
GreenviJIe, S. C, Feb. ' 9. The
death of Corporal Lawrence Lewis,
105th Trench Mortar Battery, was
announced today at divisional head
quarters. Camp Sevier. Lewis died
at the base hospital Friday afternoon
of pneumonia. His father, Jetff
Lewis, lives at Jasper, Tenn. This
is the first death that has occurred
at Camp Sevier since last Monday.
Charlotte Observer.
Information from various sources'
yesterday indicated that the day is
near for' the proposed parade qf the
troops at Camp Greene through the
streets of Charlotte to Myers Park,
where they will be reviewed by Ma
jor General Dlckman. Ordering this
parade, however, depends largely
Geo. G. Jacksdll
Any effort of yours in mil
behalf will be appreciated.
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LOCAL MARKETS.
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ANNIVERSARY WAS
DULY CELEBRATED
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(Wholesale Prices.)
Eggs (scarce) .. .. .i .
Butter
Spring chickens
Grown chickens
Puddle ducks . ,
Guineas . . ..
Beef (dressed)
Irish potatoes (bag)
Irish potatoes, Maine grown, Irish
Cobbler seed potatoes, 150 R
bag , t $6.25
N. C. Hams, lb 32 to 35c
N. C. shoulders and ribs .. 30 to 32c
Cabbage, 100 lbs. (scarce) ..$4.35
Hides, green 17c
Wool, free ot burr,,, 55c.
Corn, bushel, . .. $2.00
Bees wax .. .. 30 to 32c
Baited hides .... .... ... . - .. 18c.
Tallow .. .. 10 to 12c
Onions, (2 bushels) ' $4.50
Peanuts, N. C. and Va... $2.15 g 2.20
Peanuts, Spanish $2.15
Apples, Wlnesap, bbl., .. .. . $6.75
Apples, Yorks and other varieties,
. . . .. . . . a'. ..$&3
Oranges, box ..... V. ; . $4.25 4.75
observed the birthday of General Rob
crt Ev Lee was held today by the 159th
infantry brigade, Brig, Gen, Charles
S. Farnworth, commanding, in eulo
gising Abraham Lincoln. The Vir
ginia Legislature voted yesterday to
adjourn' until tomorrow in order that
its members might attend the celebra
tion at Camp Lee.
The personnel: of the brigade, un
der whose auspices the celebration
was held today, consists almost en
tirely of citizens of the State of Vir
ginia. Dr. Douglas S. Freeman, of
Richmond, was the principal speaker,
his theme being "Abraham Lincoln
In the Light of Present War.
Brigadier General Lloyd M. Brett,
acting commanding general at the
camp, also made an address. Briga-;
dier General Farnsworth presided. A
brigade chorus of 600 voices, directed
by Captain S. J. Raymond end Divis
ion Song Director John R. Driseoll,
sang national anthems and-'the camp
favorite, "God Help Kaiser BUI."
Patriots Meeting . In New York.
New York, Feb. 12.-The observ
ance of Lincoln's birthday in New
York city was marked by an unusual
ly large number of patriotic meetings.
! Special celebrations were held, in
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
Chicago, Feb. 12. Hogs: Receipts
65,4)00. Sold: Bulk 15.65 to 15.75;
light 15.25 to 15.80; mixed 15.85 to
15.80; heavy 15.25 to 15.80; rough
15.25 to 15.40; pigs 12.25 to 14.65.
Cattle: Receipts 23,f00. Slow. Na
tive steers 8.30 to 13.75 ;stockers.and
feeders 7.15 to 10.25; cows and heif
ers 6.20 to 1L50; calves 8.75 to 14.25
Sheep: Receipts 19,000. Weak
Wethers 8.75 to 13.25; lambs 13.75 to
16.90,
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WEATHER REPORT
Temperature.
upon the .nature of the weather, as
it is known the commanding general jgehools ftnd churches under the au
is opposed to requiring his troops togpl.ea 0f tne National Security
stand in review on wet ground. r,6aeue
Charlotte Observer.
The campaign for the sale of war
savings and thrift stamps in the
country and in West and EaBt Dur
ham is now going at full blast
County Chairman Hill stated yester
day afternoon to a Herald represen
tative that the people of the entire
county were fully appreciating the
needs of the government and were
hastening to lend their savings to'
their country to aid in winning
war. Durham Herald.
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The directors of the Lincoln Patri
otic Army here made the day an oc
casion for obtaining enlistments for
this semi-military organization form
ed recently for the puropse of "in
spiring and training in practical pa
triotism and intelligent citizenship."
Men, women and children are eligible
for membership.
The Lincoln Patriotic Army hfere
was organized under the auspices of
the Lincoln Memorial University,
Cumberland Gap, Tenn. The cam
paign for enlistment will be nation
wide and will continue throughout the
week.
Mrs. L. T. King, of Rocky Mount,
was severely, though not dangerous-
1v ii i-n a fltrAPt par nroidflnt in
rLi a t tri. ov I Storm Warning
T wl, wrah Washington, Feb. 12,-Southwest
move to Grace hospital, where she . . , . , . . . .
ii fny. 6,ol storm warnings for the Atlantic coast
will be under treatment for seral, Knrfnllr n wn and nonthMSt
days. She was Jnjured principally
about the legs. She was to visit
friends on the Boulevard. Rocky
Mount Telegram.
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over County:
that T will hA p. rAnflidatA far -til it M-
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fir. a of Rflsristrar of Deeds of Nffliiml
Hanover County at the primary 'e!ej;Ji
respectfully .solicit your support. .
HENRY HORNIF
Candidate for office -of
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REGISTER OF DEEDS
Tn The Voters - of .New r wam.m
I win be a candwate auaev
proachingv Democratic pximarort)' m
nomination to the office 'JrfWi S
vecua vi now uauu T 'VVUH Y. t
iwiii appreciate oTfft support., i,
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POLITICAL AKIIOUIIGEMEIITS
For
County Commissioner
JOHN R. MORRIS
Your support solicited.
2-8-eodtf.
CLERK SUPERIOR COURT
I beg to announce to the. public my
Harris Resigns.
Savannah, Ga., Feb. 12. A special
to the Savannah Press from Wash
ington, D. C, states that W. J. Harr!,
f the Federal Trade Commission,
tendered his resignation to go to the
President today. It is understood he
is to return to Georgia to run for the
Jnited States Senate,
Nearly every piece of jewelry a
married woman owns represents a
peace offering.
from Norfolk to Boston and southeast
storm warnings from Marblehead to
Eastport, were issued this afternoon j candidacy for the office of
by the Weather Bureau, Strong south- j CLERK SUPERIOR. COURT
west winds tonight bacoming wester-! And wiU neartily appreciate your
ly w euaesaay jnurnmg, are muicateu. ; support.
W. N. HARRISS.
No Agreement on Chairman.
St. Louis, Feb. 12. Just before the
hour of meeting of the Republican Na
tional Committee, leaders this after
noon stated that an adjournment un-i
til tomorrow would be taken to give
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FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.
To the Democratic Voters of New Han
over County:
I am a candidate for the office of
them time, for further efforts to reach j County Auditor, subject to the will of
a compromise on the chairmanship. the" voters in Primary to be held
: March lSt; ISIS, and will appreciate
A substitute for absorbent cotton ! your support,
has een made in Europe from pine I JOHN A. ORRELL.
cellulose. 2-10-sun, mon, wed, fri.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONER' If
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T brAbv flnnnnnPA'm vsftlf KAilK ' 5'
date for the office of County Commit! 1
sioner, subject to the voters in "laf j
Primary Election to be held Marc1
19th next. , ,.
Your support will be appreciated.
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To the Dmnrrdti VVrmrm nf - VH
Hanover County: i?'
I hereby announce myself as a- cat! i
didate for the Legislature from
Hanover county, subject to the will c'.I
to be held in March, pledging myse
to aoiae by a decision of the samj;
and if .elected to give my best efforti
in behalf of the people of this countiy
Respectfully, H
EDGAR D. WILLIAMS &
This Februarv 2. 1918.
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io ine jLemocrauc voters ox XNeitj
Hanover County: v
I beg to announce myself a canal
aate ror tne omce or Register
Deeds of New Hanover County at thi
Primary Election to be lield Marc!
19th, 1918, and will appreciate , ani
support given me.
JOHN HAAR.
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FOR SHERIFF ,
S. P. COWAN
Your support will be appre
ciated-
FOR - -COUNTY
COMMISSIONER
u. W. I K AMI
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