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1 a'"'t-""ij'S j f I THE MORNING STAR; WILMINGTON, N. (THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1916. .-' -M-: Three. M;. IP NEEDY OF THE FILM OF STATE'S CONVICTS ijtore Open Until If ine JonighttShop Joday TRY ARE HEARD i'i-t i it- i (Incorporated ) . (Incorporated). MOGULS INDUS prison Board Votes $10 for Each Dependent Household. Directors Will Return Money if "Howl" is Raised Governor- Craig An. nouncei His Laat Batch of 19 Pardon. (Special Star Telegram). Kaleigh, N. C, Dec 20. Governor Craig announced this evening that, fol lowing his instructions, the directors of the State's Prison had voted $10 each to the dependent and needy families of the State .convicts, this requiring an ap propriation of ?6,150. Lengthy resolu tions by the directors are made public and assurance given that if the Legis lature disapproves or any citizen seeks to have the money restored to the State Treasury, as applied without authority, it will be readily returned. It is shown that the prison has made during the Craig administration now closing $350,000 above all expenses of every kind. In the same connection the Governor announced 19 pardons, which are: the last that will be considered by Govern or Craig. Several are for long term prisoners who have faithfully served for many years, others whose terms would soon expire. Reasons for each are set out in separate statements with the final announcement that there are about 900 convicts in the State's Prison nd that in the different counties there are 200 more. Trusties to' le Paroled. Governor Craig has requested State and county prison authorities to. parole trusty convicts for three days begin ning Sunday, December 24. provided adequate assurance is given that the paroled men will return to their pris ons or camps by noon Wednesday, De cember 27. Governor" 'Craig thus' fol lows the precedent he established- last Christmas when 800- prisoners were al lowed to return to .their -families -or -go at will during the three days designat ed. In spite of pessimistic, forebodings cf some, not a roan, failed to return. An even greater number" of men are expected to be granted this "privilege this year. The request for Christmas parole was issued by Governor Craig- in a let ter to the superintendent of the State's prison, the sheriffs of the counties of the State and the officers ;Iri charge of convict camps. The Governor's letter reads: , - ' . "Greetings Tou are hereby author ized and requested tQ allow, each and every prisoner who is .and has been a trusty for ten days prior to this 'date' to return to his Home" or' other place chosen by him, and" to remain away from the camp or prison- during Sun day. Monday -and- Tugssdayy. the. 24th, -:25th and 26th -of - December, provided each trusty pledge his honor and satis fy the officer in charge that he will re turn by 12 o'clock on Wednesday, De cember 27. . - . "You are further authorized and re quested to give to all of the prisoners in your charge a holiday on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, the 24th, 25th and 28th of December. 'Tou are furthermore directed and requested to report to me on orbefore the first day of January your action in Accordance herewith and the. results, and the name and conduct of each; pris oner paroled. t "A request and authority similar to this was issued in December, 1915. It was universally observed by sheriffs and officers. The prisoners that were paroled kept their promise with scrup ulous fidelity and showed that they were v.orthy of the confidence and trust." Klingman Gets - Pardon. 0. C. Klingmajl,-of Guilford county, sentenced to three years on the roads of Guilford" county for- embezzlement and who was denied a new trial by the Supreme Court recently, is pardoned by Governor-Craig because of newly discovered evidence . not before the court. Justice Allen -of -the Supreme Court recommended the pardon and stated to Governor Craig that the Su preme Court would have allowed a new trial on the grounds of new evidence had it not been for the established rule of the court not to entertain motions of this character in criminal actions. RAXGE EXPLOSION KILLS CHILD. Death Remits When Fire Heats Frwen ' Water Back. Newton; N. C, Dec - 20. A' frozen water back in the fire box of a range in the residence of Clyde Wagner ex ploded yesterday morning shortly after a Are had been built in the range, and flying metals killed little Naney-Shel-ton Wagner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wagner, the explosion literally blowing the child from the arms of her aunt, Mrs. Clyde Wagner, Into an ad Mining room where she was picked up in a dying condition. Her aunt' escap ed uninjured, which is considered re markable, but she suffered a 'terrible shock, as did the parents of the little Sirl, and the horror of the tragedy dipped the town today. The child was exceptionally charming little miss of lender age and was the darling of eve ry one -vvho knew her. HOME OF seaboard than burned lirstroys Residence of Supt. P. G. . Walton at Hamlet; ' Special Gtar' Telegram). Hamlet, N.c., Dec. 20-At 1:15 this "ternoon the dwelling . occupied " by aboard Surierlntim1nf T n.-Wnlton: n Oak street, was discovered to be on, nfj before the Are could be gotten ir control the dwelling was nearly "nsumed. Mrs. Walton is in Chicago a't;ng and no one had been .in the . ouse sincfe early; rriorning,.-and the u'm of the fire is a- mystery. home of the furniture was saved but dp "T lt was destroyed: .and badly 0!nsed. The dwelling was property W . - C I'- Lusk. Both dwelling and nnure were partially covered by in , r,in,e. The Hamlet Are department i excellent work'ln confining fTi flr the7 hlil!'ig and fn saving a -part of l" furniture.- - . - 5 UU troves it C at all dnlggistSv Bush and Brenton Address Caro lina Movie Men's Convention. Public Sleeting Last Night Feature and Climax of Second Day's Session of North Carolina Conven tion at Charlotte. (By D. M. Bain.) Charlotte, N. C, Dec. 20. Featuring the second day of the convention of the North Carolina Motion Picture Ex hibitors' League here' today was the public session tonight held in the large convention hall of the Selwyn Hotel, and which was attended by a large crowd of .Charlotte people, who came to hear - the address of a man pow erful in the film Industry of America, Mr. Cranston Brenton. chairman of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures. The able address of Mr. Brenton was probably the most illuminating essay on the motion picture industry ever delivered before an audience of lay men, explaining for the first time to. the public at large the duties of that thousand-tentacled organiaztion which watches over an endless string of film almost 2,000 miles in length every 12 months. Mr. Brenton in beginning explained something of the uniqueness of the Na tional board, which Is composed of un paid members having been created by the People's Institute in 1909. "A com mercial enterprise in which millions of capital are invested voluntarily plac ing itself under the control of a social organization with a view to its own regulation, is indeed unique in Ameri can industry ,f declared the speaker, "and that the original experiment has met with success is amply evidenced by the higher tone of present day pic tures, the confidence of the public in spired by service rendered, and the ever closer co-operation of the produc ing companies." ' "Something t has happened," contin ued Mr. Brenton, "to make the motion picture now one of the cleanest forms of public amusement. Do you realize what It is? The board has quietly performed this work in two ways. First, by cutting out of 6,000 new films each year those things which are, in its opinion, questionable; and second, by advising manufacturers in advance against the use of themes that may prove harmful. "The border line questions of moral ity and conduct are difficult ones to de cide. Personal opinions vary so much that it is hard to be fair to all classes in criticising pictures. During the week the world and his family are found somewhere at the movies, and' the industry must deal continually with the problems that perplex all con scientious parents. It is no easy task to discern the line which divides the false froin. the true." ' Mr. Brenton revealed some Interest ing statistics for the 12 months just ended, stating that the total number of reels inspected by the board in 12 months teas 9,670, or a total footage of4 more than nine and a half million feet of " film, 1,817 miles of celluloid negatives. Out of this mass, changes were made by the board in 477 differ ent, subjects, and a total footage of 58, 740 feet of film Were eliminated by the board, which cost the producers a loss of $239,684.50 by being banned on the American market. After business sessions during the day tomorrow, the convention will close with the grand ball at the Char lotte Auditorium tomorrow night. F. H.- Richardson, of The Moving Picture World, New York, delivered an able discourse on "Projection," before the morning session today. The main business before the con vention today was the matter of mak ing a. fight before the General Assem bly in January for reduction in taxes on theatres, which are higher in North Carolina : than any other state in the Union. W. Stephen Bush, editor of the Ex hibitors Trade Review, New York, stated to your correspondent today that this convention was the best he had ever attended, rivalling even New York and Pennsylvania leagues, the oldest In America. 'He paid high trib ute to President Percy W. Wells and Secretary H. B. Varner, whom he char acterized as "two of the livest wires in the film game." SEVERAL CITIES . WANT NEXT MEETING OF TEACHERS ASSEMBLY Executive Committee Meets January 18 to Decide on Place. (Special Star Correspondence). Raleigh, N. C, Dec. 20. President A. T. Allen, of the North Carolina Teach ers Assembly, has named January 18 as the date for the executive committee of the Assembly to meet here to select .the time and the place for the 1917 session. The past two years Raleigh has entertained the Assembly and is fighting hard to have the Capital City permanently selected, as the place of meeting as best promoting the use fulness cof the Assembly. However, there will be strong effort made to have some other city selected this time, with Charlotte, Asheville, Greensboro and possibly Wilmington trying for it. "WILL OF W. H PYKB PROBATED No Estimate of lis Value Available at r 'the Present Time. . Special Star Correspondence).' Southport, N. C Dec 20. The will of the late Wm. H. Pyke was probated today. The executors are John W. Long, of Loup City, Neb,, and J. Berg, Of this city. It is dated January 24, 1916. , ; .. After' providing for his funeral ex penses, not to be expensive, and paying his debts, of his personal property, his library is given to his nephew. Dr. Vance Ransom; a mahogany desk in his home and $100 in money to his neice, Miss Leslie Worthlngton, and the bal ance of the personal effects to be sold, th" proceeds to go to his brother. Jacob S. Pyke, or his children. Of the real estate at Southport, the testator having faith in the future val ues, of property here.asks that this be not sacrificed, and It is left to;his sis ter Susan J.Rawsoh, if living, or her children, If dead. No bond is required of i. the -executors named. ' - ' ; v r V There i is no estimate ; that can be given as to the total ..value . of Mr. ;JiyjB-Jhipment of jrerich Kid (4 loves Came yesterday black, priced at, pair $1.75 Centemeri kid gloves, specially fine grade, sell for pair $2.00 -Free with every pair of kid gloves sold today, an attractive Christmas Box to fit them. handkerchiefs Jlre Moving Rapidly Don't wait too long to buy Bon Marche handkerchiefs. Ladies handkerchiefs in all fabrics and designs, priced up ward from ........ ... ... ...5 Men's initial handkerchiefs are priced at 15 and 25 each. TO EMPLOY TRAVELING Scottish Society of America to Have Field RepresentativeMeeting in Fayetteville. (Special Star Correspondence). Fayetteville, N. C, "Dec. 20. The ex ecutive council of the Scottish Society of America met here yesterday after noon and decided to employ a' Held representative to travel in the interest of the society, and discussed the ques tion of the next meetjng place, .jof. the annual convention. No definite action was taken on the latter question, how ever, it being decided to leave the mat ter to a vote to be taken by correspon dence. No -individual was chosen as the field representative. The members present were: Dr. C. G. Vardell, Mrs.'D. P. McEachern and Miss Eloise McGill, the secretary of the so ciety, of Red Springs, and J. P. McNeil, of Florence, S. C. A. J. Matheson, of Bennettsville, S. C, was represented by proxy, while Governor Locke Craig, the .president of the Scottish Society, had written by letter his views on all the matters up for discussion. , Alex. J. Field, editor of the State Journal, met with the council. The State Journal is the official organ of the HOME-MADE SHOWER That.",neice3slty' is .the mother of invention is anold and true saying, ' and this picture..proves it. Two rain barrels In this instance seve the purpose of the 'German, soldiers & the, front far away from water in solving the problem . of their, bath. " A etove-pipe. with a. common kitchen-variety of sieve is 'put thfbugs1 hole, in one barrel,, while the o ther aerves as? aid, to- the , clothesless; . It"lakes. three ..men to opefa.te.,-'Aa acli soldier enters Ihe'bith' he' la. checked off.,. f . J'r- : r?!. ' ; :' "-' '. (Copyright . Underwood &"' Underwood.) An import order of kid gloves placed by-us in Sep tember arrived yesterday. They are of excellent quality and much below the market prices. . One lot of fine Chanut gloves, black and wite, all sizes, 5 3-4 to 7 1-2, .paced at, pair ...i .. ...... .. ..$1.50 Another- assortment of black gloves with white stitching, and white with Scottish Society of America, which has a monthly department in the Journal, Conducted by Miss McGill, a?:! it was determined at the meeting yesterday to make this department even more in teresting than It is -now. The towns which have, so far, asked for the honor of entertaining the next annual convention of the society arerthree Aberdeen, Pinehurst and Red Springs. It is thought that Aberdeen will be chosen. The members of the executive council who were not present yesterday are L. A. Bethune, of Clinton, Mrs. Mar shall Williams, of Faison, Miss Ida Mc Lean Black and Dr. A. D. McClure, of Wilmington, Governor Craig and Mr. Matheson. HIGH POINT MANUFACTURES . . AGGREGATE 23,000 CARLOADS. Shipments from the "Furniture City." During One Year. N - High Point, N. C, Dec. 20. Ship ments of products manufactured in High Point will aggregate approxi mately 23,000 solid cars this year, ac cording to local transportation men and manufacturers. This will be .an in crease of about 8,500 cars over 1915 when 14,500 cars were forwarded. These shipments included all-steel street cars, ' furniture of all kinds, or gans, mirrors, plate glass, textile prod ucts and numerous other articles. No estimates are obtainable as regards the value of the shipments but it will amount to millions of dollars. The 80 or more manufacturing plants ON THE GERMAN FRONT. appreciation We wish to acknowledge with thanks the many kind remarks that are being constantly passed upon the new store. The co-operative spirit that has been shown by the Wilmington women gives us renewed energy and determination to give this city a Department store hat is up-to-date in every particular. Many have said that the equip ment and general atmosphere was unequaled in the State. We are glad to hear the good things, but if you have any criti cism or suggestions that will tend to improve its service we will ap- predate them even more, for we want you to feel that' this is your store to visit, to buy, to meet your friends, to use its many conveniences. (Incorporated). in operation during 1916 will be aug mented in 1917, three hosiery mills and a factory for the manufacture of locks and other furniture hardware being expected to begin operations early In the year. Plans also are under way for the establishment of other enter prises, High Point during the last months having had more new business concerns chartered than any other city in the State. According to local furniture manu facturers they have orders which will keep their factories busy for the next six months. The increasing cost of raw materials is sending the price of furniture up, it is stated. TOBACCO MARKET CLOSES FOR SEASON AT WINSTON-SALEM Over 15,000,000 Pounds Were Sold at Average of $17.78 Per Hundred Winston-Salem, N. C, Dec. 20. With the close of the leaf tobacco warehouses here today, the fall sales 'amount to a total of 15,169,099 pounds, which has brought $2,706,420.97, an average price of $17.78 a hundred pounds, the average being almost, double the average of the same date last year;, and $2.33 more than the banner year, 1913.. when the crop was considered better, than thia year. Tobacco men estimate that not more than three million pounds remain to be sold on the local market, estimating the entire crop at about 18,000,000 pounds, or the shortest since 1908. .The bulk of the remaining, part of the crop is expected to be sold in January. HIGH POINT PUTS 51 00,000 INTO STREET IMPROVEMENTS Contracts Awarded for This Amount) $250,000 to be Expended. High Point, N. C, Dec. 19. Con tracts for street Improvements .aggre gating $100,000 have been just awarded here and the work of paving several of the principal thoroughfares of the city already has begun. Before the propos ed Improvements have been completed it is expected that no less than $250,000 Will have been expended. . The work was begun with the proceeds of a spec ial bond issue of $50,000 and the City Commission may issue additional bonds to cover added costs. Statistics show that an average of one family locates in High Point each Week day in the year, according to the local chamber of commerce. The pop ulation is Increasing at the rate of 1, 200 per year, it Is claimed. MEET THIS AFTERNOON. Prominent Colored Citizen Requested to Attend Important Conference. An impromptu meeting of all the leading colored citizens of the city has been called for this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. This meeting was to have been held on last Thursday afternoon but was postponed for good reasons, it Is explained. The following colored physicians, ministers and business men have been requested to attend the meeting, which will be held in the office of T. A.-Smith, on Water' street, between Grace ana Walnut: Rev. McKnight, Billips, H. A. Parris, Dr. A. J. Wilson, W. H. Moore, J. AJ Bonner, J. D. Carnes, W. H. Cape hart, Rhoe, Timberlake, M. O'Donner, Price, Miller, White. Ballock, Hill, WGreen, Barnett, Kennedy, J. E. Tay lor, Robinson, Drs. Avant, Kay, Chest nut, Austin, Scott, Davenport, Bowdsns, Dunston, Jones, J. W. Neill C. M. Mar tin, R- H. White, J. E. Howard, R. D. lDew Mainor, R. D. Blzzell, Wise Mer- rltt, Lewis Bros., Lennon, T. H. Hoop er, W. H. Moore, printer; E. G.' Story, James H. Murray; Jacob Johnson, Jul ius 'Murray and all other leading colored-citizens not mentioned. WEST VIRGINIA ELEVEN TO PLAY A. & M. NEXT SEASON l$h Morgantown, w. va., Dec. zo. The West Virginia football schedule an nounced- here today Included a: game with the North Carolina A. & M. at Morgantown, November 29. Two deeds were filed yesterday in the office of the registr of deeds as follows: A. C. Craft,. Jr., and wife, to F.-G- Blee cker, property on 12th street; consid eration, $100. L. 'U Hanby and wife to the Southeastern Realty Company, prop, erty :; in Mason boro township, consider atlqn. $100.; : c,- --; ' ; . - . -' 'mil;.' ' .1 '" M. ' .'Christmas , Slippers! at ' Peterson C& Rulfs. for the whole' family. dl5,17.19.21 R,eady-to-fflear Ifnderpriced for Christmas (Jiving Suits selling at prices calculated to wish them a speedy farewell. Here's an example $25.00 suits for . . .$16.75 Coats, furs and waists are likewise selling for less in this sale at Christmas times, which makes a little money go a long ways, and still procures apparel of Bon Marche quality. Qoxed Neckwear for Jadies One of the best sug gestions that can be made for Christmas giving is this boxed neckwear. It is inex pensive, dainty, neatly boxed and useful. Christmas neckwear for ladies, priced at 25, 350, 590 and 750. Help Us Improve Your Service When your telephone bell rings and you are greeted with "Number?" when you answer it, the operator who answers you is not responsible. Any one of half a hundred operators may have rung your belt When this annoyance occurs there are many ways in which it could have happened and the operators still be blameless. Some one might have called and then hung up the receiver after growing tired of waiting for you to answer. Or the calling party might have dis covered he had called the wrong number and hung up. An operator might have rung your bell in error and observed the error before you answered. When this happens we do not defend it. . We ask your co-operation. 19 SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO. Practical Christmas Gifts USEFUL GIFTS ARE APPRECIATED MOST OF ALL. Many useful things are here in wide variety. Might we suggest,, for instance, a . New Pair of Glaaes for Father or Mother; Automobile Spectacles for thei Friend Who Drives; A Dainty Little Gold Eyeglass Chain. ' SILVER OR ALUMINUM FANCY - CASES. ' EYES EXAMINED FREE. Dr. Vineberg . MASONIC TEMPLE. HOROWITZ JUNK" SHOP The Oldest. Most Reliable. PRICES ARE NOW AT THE HIGHEST. 'i All Kinds of Rags, Tiros Rasoer, ' " f' t 109 . WATER ST. THOSE 80O-W. FOR SALE! 6000 Peanut Sacks BOO Lbe. Twine. BOO Cases California Gold ' Bar Peaches. 500 Cases California Turtle Dove Peaches. 200 Gases Jumbo Ofera and Tomatoes. 200 Cases Day and Night Canned Corn. 100 Cases Humnty-Dumpty Canned Corn.- BOO Sacks Choice Burt Seed Oats. COO Sacks Green Coffee (all grades.) 60 K.eg Small Mullets. We guarantee 100 lbs. net fish to- keg. - A full stock of extracts and drugs. - 'Write us for prices and sam ples. All orders shipped - day received. D. L. Gore Co. Wholesale Grocers, Wilmington. N. C. Holiday Goods Apples and Oranges, Coeoanuts, all sisesi Mixed Nuts, Brazil Nuts, English Walnuts, Canned Vege tables, Canned Meats, ROB ROY Flour, Fancy Patent Flour. Get Our Prices. Buy Now . and Save Money. McNair & Pearsall WHOLESALE GROCERS. Wilmington. N. C. WANTED FURS 5000 RACCOON SKINS 3000 OPOSSUM SKINS BOO SKUNK SKINS 1000 MINK SKINS HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID. ' SHIPMENTS SOLICITED. We Pay Express or Freight. Quotation Furnished. - ' Samuel Bear, Sr. & Sons WILMINGTON, N. C. ' . J. F. LEITNER, Architect 27, 28, 29 Garrell Bunding. J. B. McCABE & CO, Certified Public Accountants - Room 815 MarckUon Bank Bids. 'Phone t 800. WILMINGTON. . C. BURETT H. STEPHENS ARCHITECT :' tS39 GARRELL BUILDING- V ... : WILMINGTON, jr. r f v i f Hi II t in . tiuo it in j. i "i ' ,4" II ti I! in -. s Iftfl i 1 I. . s a - , i 5ii 'I 1 1 r V!!' f i: f 1 ' Hi 4 "1 ft w 1 p 1tTl V in1 v iK ' ."1 .1.- V:' '1 ' 1- $ 1..; ' 1 S .-'-5 ?.- ... : ;'
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