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STRAWBERRY CROP NOW ABOUT ALL GATHERED yield in Mount Olive Section Con siderably Below Average. Death of Mrs. Annie Jackson Saturday Outlook for Irish Potato Crop la ' Said to Be Especially Prom ising:. (Special Star Correspondence.) Mount Olive, May 28. Mrs. Annie Jackson, wife of O. H. Jackson, a Duplin county farmer residing- near here, died at her home Saturday, fol lowing: an extended period of ill health, due to internal complications. Deceas ed was about 35 years of age and is survived by a; husband and several children and other relatives in her na tive home community, near Winterville, jc. C. Remains were taken there to day for interment. The strawberry crop for this season has practically all been gathered and Ihipped and will eevntually approxi mate 25,000 crates, which is considera bly below the average yield of for mer seasons, due principally to unfav orable weather condtions and, of course, to a somewhat reduced acreage. The prices received this season, however, have been, in the main, more satis factory than that received for the last two or three crops, thereby making up in total net results, to a large extent, for the shortage in number of crates. The outlook for the Irish potato crop is said to be especially promis ing at this time, the condition of the crop in the fields being quite satis factory and prospects for good prices being also bright. In fact, for early June delivery.it is said the farmers can easily engage their output for $3 per barrel. One feature of potato crop that will be watched wit hno little interest fhis year will be the success the farmers have in raising potatoes this year, from the standpoint of size and quantity, without potash,, heretofore considered an indispensable element in potato fer tilizer. Reports reaching here from Florida are that potato growers "there have experienced no difficulty in rais ing a good crop of potatoes without potash. This report has'been very en couraging to farmers of East Caro lina. DR. LUTHER M'KINNON DEAD Aged Presbyterian. Minister Died Sud denly at His Home In Clinton Yesterday Morning. (Special Star Telegram.) Clinton, N. C, May 28. Rev Luther McKinnon, D. D., in the active years of his life, a leading minister of the Southern Presbyterian church, died suddenly at his home here this morn ing in the 76th year of his age. For nearly 30 years he had been hopeless ly afflicted with a form of rheumatism which, rendered him utterly helpless. Dr. McKinnon was born in Scotland county near Maxton, and graduated from Davidson College' in the class of 1S61. He was licensed to preach in 1863 and was chaplain of theThirty Sixth North Carolina regiment until the close of the war. After that he was president of Flora College in Rob eson county until 1867 when he was called to the pastorate of the First Presbyterian church at Goldsboro. Sub sequently he was called to the first church of Concord where he was pas tor for twelve years, going, from there to the first church of Columbia, S. C which he served for two years when he resigned to accept the presidency of Davidson College. About two years afterwards he was forced to retire from this work by reason of an attack of rheumatism which prostrated him and unfitted him for further active work. This affliction was progressive, and in all the years following he has been & patient and cheerful sufferer, resigned to his lot and the will of the Mas ter. He was a man of great ability and untiring energy and in all the work he undertook he succeeded, each task seeming but a stepping stone to something higher. He received the de gree of D. D. from the University of North Carolina and the Southwestern Presbyterian University of Tennessee. In 1S69, Dr. McKinnon was married to Miss Addie Lee, of Clinton, who sur vives him, together with one son, How ard McKinnon, cashier of the Bank of Clinton, and Mrs. Frank H. Holmes. Although unable to minister unto hfS fellowmen in the usual way, Dr. "Mc Kinnon yet ministered in an advisory vay that was wholesome and helpful to his community. He was keenly in terested in the important issues and events of the times and a great moral force in a quiet way. His life was t once a blessing and a benediction f-o all who knew him and were privi; 1?ged from time to time to come intc his sweet and sacred presence and con verse with him upon the important J 1 ' 1 V. Lt,l liai OCLX V.uvi.. F'ineral services will be held Mon day afternoon at 5:30 o'clock and the interment will be in Clinton cemetery. IMPROVEMENTS BEING MADE TO CARE FOR TOBACCO CROP -Drying Plant at Washington New Bis W arehouse at Kinston. (Special Star Correspondence.) Kinston, N. C, May 28. Ficklen & tb, of Kinston and Greenville, to bacconists, are to put up a re-drying P'ant at Washington, it was announced last night. The plant will be located fijacent to railroad yards and the tuildi ng will be 60 by 80 feet in size Imp Practically every large market in the leat belt in preparation ror tne ming season. A new warehouse, the rf,-h here and one of the largest and fcos: modern in the belt, is nearing completion in the Kinston tobacco dis- triot flrVing nlant to h MftptAd there. The 6r Sn Snow Hill market will be given new llfe in thft fall If the nlana nf the husi- SeSS rriBn v, , nu.nnia n. . cconists say the coming season there 15 almost certain to be the most suc-fful-in years. Tobai-oo in the fields Is in splendid ondition. Practically the same acre ?6 as was planted last year ' is un inf Cu!tivation, it is believed by well iormed warehousemen, buyers and growers. . LL'MINA SEASON BEGINS -aturriay. Don Richardson's Orchestra. Advertisement.) I 1 1 llllllllllllllllllllliww www wwwwmi nmwuwwwi Tww m . I THEATRICAL Marguerite Clark, the dainty little Famous Players-Paramount star, who has been seen recently , in "Mice and Men," and "Out of the Drifts" is to be seen at the Grand Theatre today in her latest characterization, an adpata tion of the universally popular maga zine story and book, "Molly Make-Be-lieve." which has just been converted into a Paramount picture. Only those who have read the story and are acquainted with dainty Miss Clark's ingenious interpretation of such roles as "Molly" can imagine Just how charming she will appear today at the Grand in this feature. Appearing first in one of the big national magazines, "Molly Makte-Believe" won instant pop ularity and was later printed in book form. In this second form it won new laurels and became one of the most widely distributed gift books in cir culation. The tremendous popularity of Miss Clark and the widespread in terest of Eleanor Abb6t Hallowell's book makes this an especially note worthy production. The irresisitable little Pnrrr.n,t scamp stars with infinite charm in the title role of "Molly," one of the most lovable characters in all fitinn she is suited by temperament and ar- MARGUERITE CLARK, Starring In "Molly Make-Belleve," at the Grand Today. tistic ability to visualize the petite bearer of good tidings described in the delightful book. 'The Dragon" at the Royal If your mother abandoned your fath er, attracted by another man, and your father's life was ruinefl, his for tune lost, your hopes blasted and ca reer dulled, would you go through life causing death, unhappiness and des pair to those responsible for your fath er's pains? Or would you, too, become a victim of -"The-Dragon" that brought misery to your home? That is the theme of that powerful Equitable feature, "The Dragon." at the Royal today, presenting the superb and beautiful screen star, Margarita Fischer in the leading role. The story of how a young woman whose mind has been filled with tales of the fas cination used by the dfagon of city life to eTrsnare his victims, and the sur prising way in which she not only out wits the dragon, but brings destruction and death to those whose actions had evoked the idea in her father's . mind, is a striking theme. The theme is worked out in a won derful manner in "The Dragon," Miss Fischer, the star of the production with her youthful winsomeness and charm is adeptly fitted for the role of the youthful and unsophisticated hero ine, who -in her travels in search of the dragon, all unwittingly brings disaster and death to those whose actions had soured her father's mind. "The Dragon" is one of the most spectacularly thrilling photoplays of the yean As an extra attraction to day that great comedy cartoon reel, with "Krazy Kat" and also a big Pow ers cartoon, will be presented. Charlotte Pictures at Bljon If you want to get In at the Bijou today, there's only one thing for you to remember and that is to come early. For today that theatre presents the most tianely motion picture ever seen in Wilmington, a mammoth two-reel production with wonderful photogra phy, made in Charlotte on the occasion of their great May 20th celebration, which was attended by 100,000 people from all over the South. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson, Secretary Tumulty, Colonel House you saw his name in yesterday's papers and many other notables from Wash ington were there. The whole milita ry strength of North Carolina, ten thousand strong, were there and pa raded before President Wilson in a gigantic stretch over a mile long. There was a mimic battle staged, and many other great events, all of which are pictured in this great two-reel feat ure. And there's another feature on to day which alone would pack the house. It's the greatest hair-raising L-Ko comedy ever filmed, in three great reels, entitled "The Great Smash," If you' want to simply hold your "breath for forty-five minutes, see this. If your heart is weak stay away. It's absolutely the most hair-raising comedy you have ever seen, in three great reels, containing the greatest railroad wreck scene ever pictured. TOBACCO MERCHANTS TO HOLD FIRST ANNUAL CONVENTION Thirty States, Cuba and Porto Rico Are To Be Represented Washington, May 28. Delegates be gan arriving here tonight for the first annual meeting of the- Tobacco Mer chants Association of the United States which will extend over two days be ginning tomorrow. Thirty States, Cu ba and Porto Riao will be -represented by more than three hundred delegates. Closer co-operation ' among all per sons identified with the tobacco indus try is the prime object of the associa tion. Jacob Wertheim, president of the association, is expected to outline the policy in his first annual address. He will make a plea for a "square deal" for the industry. This speech will be the. feature of the opening session. At the afternoon session tomorrow papers will be; read on shade grown and leaf tobacca, trade papers and their relations to the tobacco industry and trade marks. , ' Senators Harding, Reed, Oliver, James and Fletcher, and Representa tives Mann, of Illinois, and Fitzgerald, of New York, have accepted invita tions to speak at a dinner to be given by the "association tomorrow night. The closing session on Tuesday will be devoted to discussion of a paper on the "use of trade ' acceptances in business," by Ernest F. DuBrul. , , ft Mm TOE MORNING STARILMINGTON, N. C, .DoyoE kimow w o is the largest selling gum m the world? (Quality, Flavor and the Sealed Package are three big reasons. And the Value it gives in long-lasting, beneficial en joyment is a point that people appreciate. The air-tight package keeps the flavor and quality as fine as when made in the won derful Wrigley factories. Write for the Sprightly Spearmen's Gmn-ption book in handsome colors. Address Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., 1632 Kesner Building, Chicago Make No Engagement For Thursday Night June 1 PUBLIC SPEAKING FRONT AND MARKET STREETS AT 3!15 BY JOSEPH W. LITTLE Candidate for Congress Will Speak at 5th and Castle Streets Wednesday Night, May 31st WAITE, IN STATEMENT, SAYS HE DOES NOT WANT AN APPEAL Is Satisfied With the Verdict and Will ing to Take Punishment. New York, May 28. A declaration that he wishes no appeal in his behalf was contained in a statement issued from his cell in the Tombs today by Dr. Arthur Warren Waite, convicted Sat urday of the murder of his father in law, John E. Peck. "I am satisfied with the verdict," he said, "and don't want any appeal made. I am willing to take the punishment for my ill deeds and the quicker that pun ishment comes the better." Waite's demeanor underwent a change today, and he lost much of the mask of indifference which he has main tained since his removal "to prison. He slept fitfully last night and appeared nervous when he arose. He expressed a desire to attend relig ious services,' and was one of those who heard the Rev. J. Callahan preach a sermon on "The Two Thieves," at the Protestant service conducted in the prison. In the afternoon, Waite sent for a copy of the Bible "and spent sev eral hours reading it. The young dent ist also read the Sunday newspapers, especially the accounts of his convic tion. NEW STEEL BRIDGE OPENED Old Wooden 'Structure Over " Nense River Replaced B Modern One (Special Star Correspondence.) . Kinston. N. C, May 28. A new steel bridge over the .Neuse river, to be known as the "Caswell street bridge," was opened to traffic yesterday. The bridge replaces "Parrott's bridge," a famous old wooden structure condemn ed for years. The county commission ers planned to. abandon the Parrott's bridge route into a rural part of Le noir county from here, but the public refused to have it so and scores of daring spirits drove vehicles over the condemned structure every day. The new bridge was ordered then. It cost fa WRAPPED IN 632 about $11,000 and was built by a Roa noke, Va., concern, who let the sub structure contract to Washington, N. C, bridge builders. Equitable Motion Pictures Present THE WONDERFUL STORY OB CITY LIFE "THE DRAGON" with IBE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOPLAY ARTISTE MARGARITA FISCHER Am the Youthful Star of Five Thrilling Acts IN WHICH YOUTH AND INNO CENCE CONQUER THE FORCES OF EVIL. Adults 15c - Children 10c ROYAL MONDAY, MAY 29, 1916. TODAY Insure Yourself the .Greatest Summer Trip You Have Ever Had Without One Cent of Expense rravellngr on Your Own Special Train, as an Honored Guest, by Signing Up in the Royal -Bijou-Grand New York Canadian Movie Tour There'll be Forthcoming An nouncements Which We Cannot Mention Now, Which WU1 Make it to Your Interest to be One of the Lucky Few Who Will Participate! This is Just a Tip which should be sufficient. Anyway Call at the Royal Theatre Office Today and let us tell you some thing we can't put in here! No obligations involved! If You Haven't Yet Read About This Tour, Ask for a Handsomely Illustrated Booklet, Giving You All the "Dope" on the Greatest Movie Tour Ever Conducted. SSI a Ira Ha In Daniel Frohman Presents MARGUERITE CLARK "The Girl Who is Different." In a Remarkable Adaptation of Eleanor Hallowell Abbott's De lightful Story "MOLLY MAKE BELIEVE EXTRA ATTRACTION "War in Mexico" The Only Authentic Film, Ap proved by the Government, Show ing Details of Uncle Sam's Troops' Movements In Mexico. Adults 10c Children 5c BIJOU CHARLOTTE 20th May CELEBRATION Every Event of the Day Pictured in Two Reels of Marvelous Pho tography. Greatest Southern Event Ever Pictured. PRESIDENT WILSON Reviewing North Carolina's En tire Military Strength 10,000 Strong. U. S. Marine Band Heading the Imposing Parade. REMARKABLE VIEWS OF PRESIDffNT. First Pictures Ever Taken of Him in North Carolina. ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND Visitors In Charlotte. "THE GREAT SMASH" Three Reels of L-Ko Komedy, That Will Simply Take. Your Breath Away Don't See This if Your Heart is Weak! ' J.F.LEITNER ARCHITECT 27, 23. 29 GarreU Iron id In ; ! J LTJMINA SEASON BEGINS Saturday. Don Richardson's Orchestra, (advertisement.) SPECIAL VALUES S00O Burlap Cotton Sheets, 300 cases California Evaporated Peaches. 600 lbs. Paris Green. 100 hbls. Pa ncy Barbadoes Mo lasses. 100 bbls Lavge and Small Mul lets. 1000 bbls. Best Flour. 800 bags Rice (all grades). 400 bags Coffee (all grades.) Watr Ground Meal. Nutrlline Horse and Mule Fe d. Mor-ylk Dairy Feed. Spocial attention given all mail orders and inquiries. Get our prices now. McNair & Pearsall NOTICE TAX LISTING The undersigned Tax listers will be at the Court House daily Uurlng the month of May, (Sundays excepted) from 9 A. M. to 5 P.' M., for the purpose of taking tax lists. Your early attention to this duty will save both yourselves and us time and trouble. Listers for Harnett Toownship will be at the Court House May 26th to 31st inclusive. Listers for Cape Fear. Federal Point and Masonboro will be at the Court House May 30th and 31st. B. F. KING, WALTER RUTLAND. NOTICE It is our pleasure to endorse for the office of County Commissioner: of New Hanover County Mr. Addison Hewlett, of Masonboro Township. Mr. Hewlett is a successful farmer and a good business man: intelligent, honest, conservative, and respected in his community. The affairs of the County should be managed by men of his character. Respectfully, M. S. WILLARD, W. L. PARSLEY, Wilmington, N. C. May 27th, 1916. FOR SOLICITOR To the Democratic Voters: I herewith place my name before you as a candidate for the office of Solicitor of New Hanover County. If elected by our citizens to the important office of Solicitor, I shall deem it an expression of public confidence, an honor to me and a public trust, and it will be my constant aim to faithfully discharge the duties thereby imposed, in full keeping with the spirit and the letter of the law. In asking for your support, I am plac ing my record as a public official be fore you for close scrutiny and impar tial investigation. What a man has done is the best evidence of what he may be expected hereafter to do. My record as police commissioner is the fullest assurance that I stand for the firm and fullest administration of the criminal law. Under' no circumstances, if elected, will I snduly favor a friend or persecute an enemy. I have no ties, alliances or associations that will or can in any manner influence me in the discharge of a public trust and duty. I ask especially for the support of those citizens who believe in the fair, just, equal and firm administration of our criminal laws. W. F. JONES. FOR RECORDER. The many friends of Mr. Jno. J. Fur long respectfully present him to the voters of New Hanover County for the office of Recorder, trusting that he will receive a generous support at the ap proaching Primary Election. In asking for the support of the vot ers of this county, we feel that we can safely refer to the record heretofore made by Mr. Furlong in this office. We are sure that should he be elected to this responsible position he will tem per the justice of the law with mercy to offenders, and yet so administer the duties of the Court as to preserve the peace and dignity of the community, and afford full protection to all citizens. FOR REGISTRK OF DEEDS. To the Democratic Voters of New Han over County: The undersigned, hereby announces himself a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, In the Primary Elec tion to be held June 3rd, 1916. I shall endeavor to serve you as ef ficiently In the future as 1 have in the past. Respectfully. ap20-45t JOHN HAAR. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby place my name before the Democratic voters of New Hanover County as candidate for County Com missioner, in the primary to be held June 3d, 1916, promising, if elected, to perform the duties of Commissioner to the best of my ability. ap23-42t WM. E. WORTH. - FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election to the office of County Commissioner In the Primary election, June 3rd, 1916. W. E. YOPP. ap23-40t EDWIN THOMAS BURTON FOR COUNTY SOLICITOR New Hanover County FOR County Commissioner FRANK HERBST Read Star Business Locals. Three. v FOR SHERIFF Geo, C. Jackson To the Voters of New Hanover Countys My name will be presented for you consideration at Primary to be held Saturday, June 3rd. GEO. C. JACKSON. apl6-49t FOR SHERIFF To the Democratic Voters of New Han. over Countys The undersigned begs the privilege of placing before you once again his can didacy for Sheriff, to be voted upon at the primary, June 3rd. I seek this hon or at your hands, standing upon my service of the past many years, and will appreciate deeply your support, promising at all times to make faithful returns of duty and to have an eye for the welfare of the entire community. Respectfully, ap to jeS a P. COWAN. R. C. Fergus for Sheriff I hereby announce myself as a candi date for Sheriff of New Hanover Coun ty. Subject to the will of the voters to be expressed in the primary to be held Saturday, June 3rd. 1916, if elected wilj endeavor to serve all the people to tha best of my ability without control of any person or persons. Your support and influence will be appreciated, ap 22-t-je-3. R. C. FERGUS. FOR SHERIFF. The undersignec again respectfully makes formal announcement of his can didacy for the office of Sheriff of New Hanover county, subject to the will ot the qualified voters in the forthcoming Democratic primary, that he is making a clean race therefor, and that if nom inated and elected he promises to dis charge the duties of said high oftica without fear or favor and will appre ciate the votes and active support of all his friends and others who have faith In his integrity and believe the time is ripe for a change. mylO-td JAMES N., FENNELL. FOR SHERIFF. I announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of New Hanover County, and re spectfully solicit the kind consideration and support of the voters at the Prim ary on June 3rd. 3e sure to see that you are register: ed, and vote for Yours truly, apl6-30t JOS. H. WATTERS. FOR RECORDER BROOKE G. EMPIE I herewith present my name to the voters of New Hanover County for the office of Recorder, to be voted on at the primary to be heia June 3rd. 1916. It will greatly gratify me to have all my old friends' support and I will thank them for any efforts in my be half in getting some new friends to aid them in nominating me for the office. ' Let lawyers interpret the law. ap!4-30t BROOKE G. EMPIE. FOR RECORDER NEW HANOVER COUNTY J. FELTON HEAD. ; " To the Voters: In exercising the privilege of placing before you my name as a candidate for the office of Recorder of New Hanover County, to be voted on at the Primary to be held June 3rd, 1916, I beg also to assure you together with the entire public that it shall be my earnest en deavor to promote and administer the functions of that office to the end that the benefit for which the people created it shall be completely and materially realized. Your support will be appreciated. Respectfully yours, J. FELTON HEAD. FOR COMMISSIONER. Relying upon a continuation of that good feeling, support and co-operation which the people, as a whole, have uni formly extended to the Board of Com missioners, and which has made possi ble whatever progress has been attained for the upbuilding of our county, I an nounce myself a candidate for Commis sioner and will appreciate your sup port in the primary election on June 3rd. W. A. McGIRT. my2-tf ADDISON HEWLETT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to the will of the Democratic Voters in the Primary to be held June 3rd, 1916. If elected, I promise to faithfully dis charge the duties of the office. ADDISON HEWLETT. For House of Representatives North Carolina General Assembly L. CLAYTON GRANT D. L. BOYD Democratic Candidate for Corporation Commissioner of Nortk . ' Carolina. D. L- Boyd, of Haywood County, Dem ocratic candidate for Corporation Com missioner, the man who presents him Belf for the consideration of the Demo cratic voters of the State upon his ex perience, and. ability and peculiar knowl edge of the duties of a corporation com missioner.1 He has had more than twenty-five years'- experience in actually building railroads, and has an intimate knowledge of the values of land, publio utility properties, and theories of tax-, atioa; - - - ap28-37t it 3 I n m it:. i:: v a. . . . ..