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"There's a lot of- brothers knockin'
about the world as we don't know of."
This striking sentence spoken by
the Drain-Man in the second act of
"The Servant in the House" furnishes
the keynote of the entire play, which
comes to the Academy Saturday, math-:
nee and night. The play, which has j
been acclaimed from coast to coast as
one of the greatest plays in all the
range of English drama, and as a last
ing contribution to the English litera
ture, is builded on the idea of univer
sal brotherhood and it teacher with
compelling force the lesson that man's
highest happiness comes from unsel
fish service to others.
The central figure in the play is a
quiet, impressive man, garbed in long,
flowing Oriental robes, who has taken
a place as butler in the home of an
English clergyman, and who wields a
rvene with whom he is brought in con-
ryone with whom he isb rought in con- j
tact.
It must not be imagined that "The
Servant in the House" is a dry preach
ment, a dramatized sermon, or a prosy
succession of platitudinous speeches.
It is a drama that throbs with life,
that is instinct with power and dra
matic force. And it is acted by one
of the most remarkable companies
recently seen on the American stage,
a company which includes among its
members no less than three former
stars and is headed by the most popu
lar of younger American players, Vic
tor E. Lambert.
Seats will go oh sale at Plummer's
tomorrow morning. Holiday prices
will prevail at both performances.
The matinee prices will be 25 and 50
cents. At night the scale will go but
to $1.00.
The Pickerts Ail Next Week.
Extending the usual courtesy to the
ladies, the clever, ever-favorite Four
Pickerts will begin their annual en
gagement at the Academy of Music
next Monday night, and will, no doubt,
be greeted by a "standing room only"
audience, as usual. The Pickerts will
inaugurate their engagement with a
fine presentation of "St. Elmo", a re
vival of which the attraction is mak
ing a splendid revival this season.
Between acts a new and superb line
of vaudeville will be presented, which
will include, a snappy, merry sketch
by the Pickerts.
The popular attraction will hold
forth all week, with a special Christ
mas matinee. Seats for the opening
performance will be on sale at Plum
mer's Saturday morning.
At The Bijou
The smiling face, fat form and ever
lovable ways of John Bunny, the most
popular of all moving picture comedi
ans, will be seen at the fascinating
Bijou again today. ''Michael Mc
Shane, Matchmaker," a film of power
and sweetness, heads today's fine list
at the Bijou, and Bunny appears in
the title role. It is a film of high
class, wholesome humor, and one that
afford Bunny ample chance to delight
his hundreds of admirers in every
SEEK UNITED CABINET.
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Wm. J. Bryan Pushes Oscnr Under-
wood for Treasury Portfolio.
(Washington Post.)
Democratic leaders from all over
the country are endeavoring to per
suade President-elect Wilson to make
his cabinet representative of all of the
different elements of the party.
It can be stated on high authority
that not only is William J. Bryan
practically certain to be a member of
the next cabinet, but that Mr. Bryan
himself is doing his best to bring
about the appointment of his one-time
political 'foe, Representative Oscar W.
Underwood, of Alabama, to a cabinet
portfolio.
The purpose of. Mr. Wilson and the
party leaders who are closest to him
is not only to perfect an organization
that will safely weather the storm of
tariff revision during the next eight
months, but which will be a solid,
smoothly working political machine
that can get more than half of the pop
ular vote in the next Presidential elec
tion. The Democratic leaders in Congress
are not trying to fool themselves
about the election last November. On
ly Monday night, in a speech at the
Raleigh Hotel. Representative A. Mit
chell Palmer, Democratic National
committeeman for Pennsylvania, aud
one of the Wilson pre-convention man
agers, said that the Democrats should
not forget that Mr. Wilson will he a
minority President.
"We will probably have to fight only
one party four years from now," said
Mr. Palmer, "and we will find it hard
er to win. We did not win the Presi
dency last November. The Republi
cans threw it away, and we picked it
up."
Representative Underwood, on the
same occasion, said:
"The fate of the Democratic party
will be decided during the next six
months."
Word came to Washington yester
day that Mr. Bryan, who is now on his
way to New York from Florida, to
have a conference with the President
elect, held a conference with Alabama
friends of Mr. Underwood, at Jack
sonville, before leaving, and that the
subject under discussion was the ap
pointment of Mr. Underwood as a
member of the Cabinet.
It is understood that Mr. Bryan has
been, or will be, offered the place of
Secretary of State and that he wants
Mr. Underwood to be Secretary of the
Treasury.
Present at this Jacksonville confer
ence were Horace Hood and Cen.
Graves, of Alabama.
Though Mr. Underwood continues to
be reticent about his acceptance of a
cabinet office, his friends know that
he would be pleased if the offer
should be made by Mr. Wilson and
that he would doubtless accept.
The cabinet slate which has thus
far been made up by Washington Dem
ocrats who have been studying the
situation carefully is this:
Secretary of State, William J. Bry
an; Secretary of the Treasury. Oscar
W. Underwood; Postmaster General,
Josephus Daniels, of North Carolina;
Secretary of the Interior, Gov. John
Burke, of North Dakota, or Governor
George Norris, of Montana; Secretary
of Agriculture, Dr. Harvey W. Wiley.
MYSTERIOUSLY MURDERED.
Two Aged Women Found With , Heads
Crushed in With Axe.
Columbia, Mo., Dec. 18. Iee Moore,
who discovered the dead bodies of
his mother, Mrs. George Moore,- and
his grandmother, Mrs. Mary J. Wil
son, crushed with an axe when he en
tered their home near here today, was
arrested late this afternoon following
his testimony given at the coroner's
inquest. Moore denied that he knew
anything; of the murder until he found
the bodies this morning. He said he
came here from Moberly to arrange
Chstmfs for the women.
Columbia, Mo., Dec. 18.- Mrs. Geo.
Moore, 61 years old, and her mother,
Mrs. Mary J. Wilson, 8? years old,
were found dead in their home near
here today, their heads crushed in
With an axe.
The discovery was made by Lee
Moore, a son who had come to pre
pare a Christmas tree for the women
who lived alone on the outskirts of
Columbia.
The police are withou;. a clue. The
women had no money. A pocketbook
containing a small sum was found on
the kitchen floor. '
A charge of. first degree murder
was placed against Moore, who has
been employed at Mobely. Mo., as a
railroad car repairer. When he re
ported to the police the discovery of
the bodies, he said he had arrived
from Moberly this morning, but the
authorities have learned, they say.
that Moore came here yesterday and
registered at a local hotel under an
assumed name.
A search of the hotel room where
Moore is alleged to have stayed last
night, the police assert, revealed a
quantity of blood on the towels and
bed clothing and on some of the cloth
ing that the officers say Moore wore
last night. The hotel clerk indenufied
Moore as the occupant of the room
and said Moore was nervous and a:ted
strangely as he registered. According
to the police authorities, Moore show
ed ho emotion over the murders or
his arrest.
"AH th?y have is circumstantial evi
dence. 1 know they have convicted
many men on that, but I am going o
stand my ground." he said tonight.
Mrs. Wilson is survived by siK
daughters, besides the one slain vit
her. Mrs. Moore had one son besides
the cue accused of the murder.
POLICE CAN'T SOLVE MYSTERY
Mrs. Lynn Shot Aged Man to Protect
Her Honor, She Says
Dublin. l!a.. December 18. Loral
j police tonight still are trying to solve
. the mystery surrounding the killing
yesterday of Frank Hightower, aged
'75, by Mrs. A. L. Lynn, aged twen
ty-two An infant child was the oniy
eye witness to the killing and Mrs.
Lynn today reiterated her declaration
, that she shot the aged man to protect
i her honor. She has not been arrested,
j Examination of the dead man's body
! today disclosed the fact that he had
; been shot several times. Two bullet
holes1 were found in the body, four in
i the Lack of the head and one in the
! face. The revolver with whirh High
; tower was shot was equipped with a
C-cartTiu&e cylinder.
LYNCHING MOB USES TORCH.
city. But today's Bijou bill is strong
throughout, as every photoplay is a
star, as well as one of the very lat
est. "Toll Gate Raiders" is a thrill
ing drama that will catch the fancy
of all. It tells a gripping story of the
day; one where a magnate tries to
throttle the people, but, at last, realizes
and atones, . A stirring spectacle is
the fire at the old toll house and the
rescue of two young women. "The
Shepherd's Flute" is one of the sweet
est of all film stories, telling a tale of
country, of city and of the glare and
flare of the stage. It is also a big
feature. It should be remembered, too.
that the Bijou is always comfortable.
No matter the nature of the weather
it is warm and cozy. This is a big at
traction. At the Grand.
Today will be particularly a feature
day at the Grand Theatre, no less
than four pictures, all tip-toppers, one
of the best songs of the season, and a
beautiful musical programme making
up today's bill. The headliner will be
an Edison production entitled "The
Latest Addition to the U. S. Navy,"
showing the impressive christening
exercises when the new battleship'
New York was . launched some weeks
ago. The building of this battlefhip
meant an outlay of six million dollars,
fully equipped and the exercises were
the most impressive that ever charac
terized a similar occasion. An inter
esting and spectacular aerial view is
shown of the vessel as it glides from
the dry dock, and notables who at
tended the ceremony, including Presi
dent Taft, are shown. Another leader
will be a Vitagraph "An Official Ar-
pointment," which details an interest
ing story and will entertain all. Two
other good ones complete the bia. of
fering for the -day. Mr. Chick will
sing a grea.cohiic song called. "Oh!
Gee, Poor Me, Never No More!" Jess
Dandy's big hit in the show "Mar
celle". This is a catchy tune and will
take well.
Fires Negro Murderer's Refuge, Then
Shoots Him Down. .
Jackson, Miss., Dec. 17. An uniden
tified negro,, who shot and wounded
Patrolman Joseph White, after wrest
ing a pistol from the officer, was killed
by a mob here today.
After the shooting the negro took
refuge in a nearby house. The house
wes set on fire and the negro was shot
to death while attempting to escape.
SUPPOSED SUICIDE TURNS UP.
Vife" Had Collected 52.0C0 Insurance
on His Life. j
; Lor, Angeles, Cal.. Dec. 18. C. W.
j Jordan,- who, it was believed, commit
! ted suicide last April at a seaside
i park.'reapeared at his home yesterday,
j His wife had collected $2',000 insur- i
!ance from a fraternal order after iden- j
itifying the body of a man resembling
I her husband, whom she had not seen
i but once in three years. Several oth
'er persons agreed as to the identity.'
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STANDARD THROTTLING CNGINE1
Heavy Duty, Auto?
matic, Corliss Plain
Slide Valve Engines.
WE SELL, BUY and
exchange Engines, Boil
ers, Iron and Steel of
all kinds.
Deal with the Iron Men
WILMINGTON
IRON WORKS.
Foundry and Shops.
Orange & Water Streets
Machinery Yards
Delgado Station on Belt
Line R. R. Tracks.
eaomuBflisNTS!
And all kinds of Cemetery work.
'PHONE 1974-J
Out of Town Orders receive Prompt attention
TUCKERfS
519 N. SECOND STREET.
Between Red Cross St. and A. C L. Railroad.
Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 18. Johnny
Kilbane,.ot Cleveland, featherweight
champion,, and Johnny Dundee of
New York,, were matched today to
fight 20 rounds for the featherweight
title at the. Vernon arena where Kil
hane won the championship from Abe
Attell. The fight will take place in
April, hut no' date was fixed except
that it must "be after April 15th.
"Launching of a Battleship."
Showing the launching of the U. S.
S. New York very .impressive exer
pises, attended by notables. - .
(Advertisement.) .
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Convenient to the Traveling Public.
LARGE ROOMS & GOOD
RESTAURANT SERVICE
Opposite
Union Depot
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Gieschen Bros.
Props.
NEW GOODS.
We are receiving and opening new goods and getting
ready for our Annual September Sample Sale.
Watch this paper for announcement of -sale. It will
be the Greatest of All'Sales. . '
WILMINGTON FURNITURE GO.
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Smoke Pleasure and other Pleasures
for the Man Who Smokes
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There is smoke pleasure in this pure old Virginia
and North Carolina bright leaf. Thousands prefer it to any
other pipe tobacco. Thoroughly aged and stemmed and
then granulated. A perfect pipe tobacco nothing better
rolled as a -cigarette. .
One and a half ounces of this choice tobacco cost
only 5c, and with each sack you get a book of cigarette
papers FREE.
The other pleasures are the presents that are secured
with the coupons in each sack of Liggett 8? Myers Duke's
Mixture. These presents delight old and young. Think
of the pleasure tl:ct yoa and your fjiends can get from a
talking machine, free, or such artics as fountain pens,
balls, skates, cut glass, china, silverware
tennis racquets, fishing
rods, furniture, etc.''
As a special offer
during J"-emWr and
January
will send yoa our,
new illustrated cata
log of presents, FREE.
Just send us your name
and address on a postal.
Coupons from Duke's Mixture may bS
assortedurith tags from HORSESHOE.
J.T..TINSLEY'S NATURAL LEAF,
GRANGER TWIST, coupons, front
FOUR ROSES VOc-tin double coupon).
PICK PLUG CUT. PIEDMONT
CIGARETTES, CLJX CIGARETTES,
end ether tags and coupons issued by us.
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Dear Amy: v-"':
I went to see your Aunt Mary and Uncle Ed. as you risked
me to do. I found out from them what would suit them-the
best for Christmas. "Uncle Ed." would rather have an easv
chair than anything else, and Aunt Mary will be delighted with
c kitchen cabinet.
Of course, I didn't tell them you had sent me to ask, but I
used woman's Vit and found out. Send them these 'things
and you'll be sure to hit it just right. In haste, LOU.
.P. S. You'd better hurry. I went down town yesterday
and saw so many people buying furniture from
A. D. RICH COMPANY
'Phones 172 and 1971. 1 10-1 12 N. Front St.
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Ve a large assortment for Ladies, Gents, and
Children Also Overgaiters, Slumber Slippers and many
other useful and appreciative things.
PETERSON & RULES
Next to Murchisori Bank.
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To know just What to buy for Xmas. Come lo us and
we will help you out. For instance: Nothing better jhan a
Boston Safety Fountain Pen
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Sectional view of tke Boston Safety Fountain Pen ekowing
Geld Pen and Comb Feed, encased in trie Air TigLt
Pen Receiving Chamber wbicn prevents, it from leaking.
Made.m tbree lengtbs for trousers ppeket for lower vest
pocket or ladies purse and regular full lengtk, also self-filling.
An absolutely guaranteed fountain pen.
Prices range from $2.50 to $10.00. " 'Then we have
Manicure Sets from 10c to $2.50; Celluloid Baby Sets,
white, pink and blue; Celluloid Shaving Mirrors; Foun
tain Syringes and Hot Water Bottles; Bath Sprays;
Combs and Brushes and Perfumery of every description
and all prices.
SPECIAL FOR XMAS Cigars in. boxes of 25, at $1.00, $1.25 and
up to $4.00 per box.
Don't forget the Private Stock and Saturday Special at
J. Hicks Bunting Drug Co.
THE QUALITY REXALL DRUGSTORE.
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What i
Ovefcoat
or Grip, i
beautiful
Fres
ents
nicer for a present than a Stein-Bloch Suit or
a Stetson Hat a pair of Gloves, a SuitCase
swell Tie, a stylish Sweater, a fancy SKijt, a
Combination Set, a nobby pair of Pants,- an
Automobje Gloves, a dozen Arrow Collars, a pair of
Silk Hoseki Scarf Pin, or an elegant Muffler and a; Bath
Robe witl Slippers to match-. For any of the above
goods, coie to us. We are right next to the Bijou; , ,
FLEET-DAVIS &Q
Stpi Open During Holidays Until 9 P. M:
-'PHONE 673.
While in the city purchas-
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ing your stock of Christmas
Goods, call on us for your
Hardware, such as Guns,
Cutlery and Ammunition.
J. W. Murchison & Co.
f WHOLESALE HARDWARE.
WILMINGTON, N. C.
Victor VictrolaSn Graph
aphones and 'Records
Everything fofthe Victor Talking Machine. We v. ill be
glad to demonstrate at our store, or at your home.
M AKFITT M WOOD J