_ _ ? ? Aaa " "r^" *! ' 1111II IIf|( vllUIVN I J9Q - ' liKFT EARLY THW MORNING ON P t rf: - K& ? W?1 < ? <>? AV>?? North. Atlantic Cut oh V. 8. 8. ^ : The Birth Division of the N. O. ' Natal Militia tett early thla morulas ' for Norfolk, where they wUl embark ' gS*V . ?? tba tf. B. 8. Alabama oe a two ' weekk- cruise alow the northern At- 1 " fiiuTcoait. -Th?Toeira?tMlim0nHJ - Jf i l?Ct on a special train-which passed 2T;f ;-V' through the tfty at t.tO this morn- 1 I ' ing and which carried divisions from ?|SF7^ oifis* North Carolina ?townsr-Tiw Washington men were in charge of 1 Lieutenant Brabble. Lieut. Com. C. L.'Morton will Join them at Norfolk | Thirty .four men from here will take 1 the trip on the Alabama. J FRANK JONES AND WIFE AT LYRIC THEATER TONIGHT j The bookings of Mr. Frank Jones and t*at appear on their billing .] today will no doubt be a surprise to the afeay. patrons of the Lyric BMp'v Theae artists appear at the Lyric . for a three day engagement begin. nlng tonight Offering a new novelty act In singing talking uul tfsbcl&g and something out of thi ordinary ?tbit tin wtrnu bara baan gatttng. . Mr. Jones' engagement with tar * IIUKll Theatrical Agency. Atlanta, > Go.. opened today and *u plooert ham through this agency for hlr opening date, and from ham they trill play (ha entire eouthern circuit These art lata hare been South-rot a rehearsal before the Agency pad their billing aheet states they hart an unuaual good comedy act. They are here at the Lyric tor three dam, the admlselon 10 and JO ' cents. AiiansT as ix history. 1804?Franco waa the only Kqro- 1 pean power with a treaty of . alliance. 1120?Insurrection of the Belgians commenced at Brussels 'V . 1827?Cholera raging t? itome 1854?Mora than 100 hoanaa conit 1854?Japansaa government Inaugurated a now policy of eommer. clal Intercourse with tb< world. 1870?French sortie from Mats . roppnised hr the. Germans 1804?Prince Torlheto, cousin ad Mikado end admiral of Jpp aneea navy. vlslU Chicago. 1011?Aviator Atwood oompletef n Sight from St. Louis to New York City ta 11 days, six T~ .konrs .._(ton. jmlnutes 'a sjt- f elapsed time, and In 83 hoars and 87 mhsntaa actual olghl g, V r. ^ Hi t 1*11?Prograaslvea Isaac statements A?, 1* and other atnte elections. tij,; A.J ROT* CRACKS COMPBTK. ?5 Camp Perry. O., Aug. 85.?Th? nntlouel Shooting matches which b? Important features of the rifle moo' which hu boon In Session haro for * ton^dayB Tho matches com hut Iran tho Mat** aai territories 1 of tho United States, the District ol Columbia, two teams from tho arm; I representing the Infantry and carol. it as wall as teams from the nary and marine corps. Bvery plate In itha Union Is represented with thi exception of Nebraska, Nsrada, Idaho. Arksase and Sooth Carolina -In j an there will be.19 learns The national matches will close on Annual 19 and on the following day the four services on which the United States depends for defense?that Is, the army, nary, marine corps sad national guard?will compete In the United States serrles match. -S I - II ' ^ . .1 |j J ... - 1' --'pr. i ? ? y Ill* Attd \vnI &tut Flte Thou\ hjumI People. ?? S. There will be "big doings" In ew Horn on Labor Day. Mender. September 1st, 1913. New Dein he? decided not to de eny "labor" on thle lay. tVs feature of the Labor Day celebration will be. the fine program at borse racing and motor oycle races which will begin at the fair grounds. Bromptly at y?e o'cloch. There will be two tnotorcrclc races one for single cylinders and one for naohlaea of more than one cylinder. There will be tMsse horse raged. iree, ior an. a iww minute ma a 2.28. There are now ten horaea at the fair groubds working out daily for these races, and about the same number la expected to arrive this week, and a great racing program ie assured all/^'- U Since July 4th the also of ^the grand stand hu boon doubled. It la how the largest grand stand In North Carolina and will eeat between four and fl^e thousand people. It le bo arranged that it urlll be Impossible for any oao .to stand up In front of the spectators. The entrance to Ult grand stand Is by a large stairway from the rear instead of the front as heretofore. The prlcc of admission for Labor Day ylll be only 50c, children under twelMuiears of_age 25c and a seat In the grand stand will be absolutely free, lllVK.lt HOAD STATION HKIKI s Tie mmw trfeaaeSfJOi? T H "At IIgood of Hirer Road, will be glad to know that ahe is some better after several days of serious illness. Mrs. Bertha Totterton and children, qL leisama, visited Mrs. J. B. Sheppard and other friends at Magnolia last week. J. A. AUlgood and family, visited at Hall Swamp Sunday. L. M. Sheppard and two children of Holly Glean have been very 111 for a few days. Misses Kllen Proctor and LUlle Alllgood of Magnolia, who have been visiting at Pinetown fojr several days pent the time very pleaaantly and MwfMHMMMt Utti ' Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alligood and oblldren of Rannomrille, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Shcppard at Holly Qlenn Saturday. Misses Llllle Alligood _ and. Elien Proctor of Magnolia, and Mesaya. Anson and Carnie AUigood of Hirer Road, and several others hare attend ad serrlpes at the Tabernacle IjT Washington. Mrs. J. B. Totterton and children Bf Jemmt. apent one night last weak with Mrs. L. M. 8heppard at Holly Glenn, Mrs. C. C. parawan and daughter, Mlas Lottie, of Lowland, Pamlico oounty~ hare returned home after visiting the family of J. R. O'Neal at Hirer Road. We were aorry to hare them go and will mien them very m?K. s \' v^'i Mia* M. M. Charry of Slw Road, spent Thursday Tory pleasantly with fcteadi at Banyan. Mian Mahal Jonas of Norfolk, who has boon spending t taw woakn with berjMndasothor, Man. A. J. Shop, pafdnTBghyhh. H rltlllBI IIB. J. B. Sheppard at Magnolia and Mrs. L. M. Sheppard at Holly Qlenn. Mlaa Mahal Jones of Norfolk nod Mn. L. M, Sheppard and children of Holly Qlenn, wen the suests of Mn. J. A. AUigood at Blver Road Thanday afternoon. y ' " BOHEMIANS BOLD CONVENTION. BajjUmore. Md.. Aug. 25?The Quintennial National Convention ol the Bohemian Sokola of the United States met here todav 'in Bohpmi&n Gymnastic Halt. The national as-.j sociation is comprised of all the Bohemian athletic leagues in the United States, with Its headQuarters in New York Citj. With Karel Hrbek as president and Jan Corny, secretary the organlim\ion is'dlvlded into several sections. ?JDWIMLHnS IK QONVBKTIOK. Chicago, Aug. 25.?At the annual convention of the American Retail faeelois'- Aeoeithm whtch bognn here today, in addition to discussing conditions In the trade, plans will be completed for the raising of tfc< Steele F. Roberts Memorial Fund. Steele F. Roberts-Vas a Pittsburg Jeweler and one of the most prominent members of the National Association. A fund of $50,000 is being raised as a testimonial to bia devotion to the Jewelry trade interests, . and as a means of nertoetnatine the work he lltrM. The fund will be held la trust by the National Association, the Income to be derated tc the advancement of the "Jewelry mui nm. 1 french runner out for scaups. 5'.; ;-v ' ? Paris, Ant- It.?Jean Benin the French distance rnnner and George Andre, the Parisian atbeleto and three-quarter hack, started out for a Dip today which will extend nntll the end of 8eptemuer. They will compete first at Vienna, then to Berlin, Christiana, Stockholm and finally 'to Copenhagen. Then they will return to Paris to take part In the big International meeting which will be decided there, It Is reported that sentiment sgainst American Industries was nertree bitter la Germany as now. Thli constantly cropo out In n portion press-which 1. forever referring to !> ~''Arws?kinn^^terlg chicanery f v .' I liLlm J C . UONDAf aM TSSNuun. Aim I M .'i't' ' M 3"~ m- ' . wtay, Augusfl >n> Were to AttoSn 1 ^Tp M feAIN causes! I DECREASE IN I ATTENDANCE I IN HPIYE OF W BATHER. HOWEV-j KR, TIIERK WKKK too FKEKl \ r AT BIIILB (TLAfcs RALLY ;?k causes jcmn Evangelist Organ's Lcctan* on "It the Modem Monro , Harmful" Hut. Set People to Jjftdnking. The heavy rains of Saturday and1 yesterday retarded the* attendance Bomewhat at the Christian Tabernacle meetings this city which a^e being conducted by -the Organ_Howe Evangelistic Company. Bat, aftei all. the attendance was a surprise to those who are pushing the hardest. There were 750 in the Bible School. This was no mean record for the day. II weather had been at favorable as one week a so, there It" no doubt the Sunday school _wauld have been'much larger. And between showers the tabernacle war packed for the afternoon sermon-lecture on "Is the Modern Dance Harmful?" On every hand people arc talking that lecture. It has put parents and young people to thinking The results will be good. Through rain a great audience"assembled at night. "Following Jesus" was the sermon at night. It was a fitting climax tor tfce day. Many came from neighboring towns to the service. Prof. Barbam of Wilson Chrif tlan College was present to teach ion men b oioie oiau. ah v/ere Delighted with the presentation of the !w?in tij the abl Profeism Thirty-three have anlted with the church In these meetings np to date The Evangelist often says, "Wo do not want you to come 4own the aislei unless you mean, business." The pastor and people are all cooperating most earnestly in these meetings and all are happy in the work. The mttfttingw will continue a few mor< days. Don't miss any of the closing services. Tonight the sermon wll' be, "When Will Christ Come gain." f -- _ J. I . , I NEW CURRENCY BILL CRITICISM AJWWMRED BY TIGHTENING I^INES Washington, Aug. 24.?The answer of the administration forces, in the house, to the criticism of the new currency bill made by the confer, ence of bankers at Chicago yesterda> will be a tightening op of the liner and a m&e vigorous endorsement of the bill as It now stands. Informal con fere noes of Democratic members of the house currency committee fcocurrency plan expect to pass the measure through the house without substantial change V The amendments proposed by the Dangers, it was pointer! out oy nouse leaders today #era all considered la detail when tb Mil originally was prepared and In the lohg debate ores its provisions In the house committee on banking and curifdiay. The piopoaal to rednee the quantity of laser vee, and give country banks tb< privilege of keeping part of their reserves In the large cities,, had many shppporters, aM. ultimately may be washed tato the bill la the senate; hut the change is not expected la the house. 1 r "** Free' moling pictures Are be tog exhibited In public perks of Jersey City. the lnnoration being the tdes of Uitr Com mis (toner Harry A. Moots director of public partm." U, - TT" ' "< 1 ^Bjv_>? ^B> ^^gVy?yv*x\ t lTth.. .Orf* One Thousand Peomm AAEPLAYED AT Mllf %^]\ STOPS GAME B ETWEE] WASHINGTON AND PARK* V1LLE TEAMS. p ppnuiu mn puraim i. uiiumi vw i uuuini Floyd Was 6n Sceond With Non Down In Third, When Game Was CAlled. Scorto Was. 1-4) in Favor of Fannville. Rain cut short the game bctweei Washington and Farmville Saturda at Farmvliie. Only three?inning were- played, when the game wa called. The score was 1-0 in favo of Farmyllle. P. Brown pitched for Washingtoi The one run made off him was bttmfr run. The ball was knocke to rlght^ieid and was lost in th weeds. While Gardner was search ing for it, the Farmville man circle th pillows. Just befort tht gam was called Floyd knocked a two hag ger, with none down. MI ST SPEAK QUICK Oil PRESIDENT WILL. READ MKSSAG] Washington, Aug. 24.?Beside 'Great Britain. France and Japar practically all the Central and Sontl American countries are lending thei support to the efforts of the Unite States to bring about a peaceful se1 tlement of thd Mexican revolution. unless satisfactory uvurlurus ur made by the Huerta government b? fore Tuesday, President Wilson wll proclaim in person in a message t both bouses of Congress the princi pie that constitutional governmen alone can be recognised in Mexico Me also will outline the suggestion of the United Statea for the elimina tlon of Huerta and the estbllahmen of a legally constituted administra tlon in the southern republic. That the United Statea waa backci -by. a world wide nrintlmcnl In,, it peace policy Is conceded in diplomat ic circles here, I si^M^i nvldence of the attitude of France came todaj in the news dispatches from Pari stating it was ^ practically eertaii President Polncare and Foreign Mln i later Pychon would not receive Frai clsco De La Bara, appolnte mlniste to France by Provisional Preslden Huerta and now en route to hla post Hla status, It was polted out, in th< advioee from Paris, waa similar U that of General Fells specie ambassador to Japan from the Huer coined. Great Britain's statemen recently that the rocognltloa o Huerta had ben provisional pendlni an election, taken together with ex preseions from France and Japan, al of* whom have formally recognise Huerta. are the only pebllc manlfea tatione of sympathy with the pollc of the United States In bpposin [ Huerta, bat In the quiet realm c diplomacy a greater pressure la bt ing brought to bear upbn the regim to yield to the American suggestion for peace. P. J. Roberteon of Bdinburg. Soo land, secretary of the recently orp nixed International Scots Home RuJ League, haul arrived to Anferlca I spread the knowledge that the 8co ' tish class are going to make a fig) > for home rule. Mr. Robertson is tl i first Scotchman to fyatot abroad I preach the Scottish propaganda. g?Kp*| ?:> l~U " gj 1 '^mirnrnm V ItMlM ~. : ; TRAIN JUMPS TRACK AT WILSON TRAIN MO. 18, NORFOLK SOUTHERN MKVTS WITH AOCTDBNT WHILE HACKING' INTO ST A- I -? H^'AV? ? ?? u.Ktniavn ax r i. mui'.l . Ft. Riley. Col., Aug. 25.?Secretary of War Garrison arrived here tot day to make an inspection of the fort, which he is considering abandoning. He will go over the matter thoroughly and listen to the arguments of prominent men who arc t fighting to have the fort maintained I as a protection M* the U. S. mint at Denver. e . v*. OF W. BALL TKAM 18 GOING TO JAPAN . Seattle, Wash., Aug. 25.?The baseabll team of the university of n Washington sallecTfor Japah tfday * to make a tour of that country. The 8 players will meet all of~thb crack 8 teams of the Mikado's country. r Ten players. Graduate Manager Ralph A. Horr, Coach Clark and Ikl* eda. a Japanese interpreter will 8 make up the party, d " e * NEW TRIBE INSTITUTED d * c Twenty-one Men at Plymouth Arc . >^emc>?nt. xock inoe. nto. nu. improved vraer j* of Red Metr, was-instituted at Plymouth on Thursday evening. The t instituting officer was Great Chief [y Of Records W. Ben Good win,-of this h city. The new tribe starts with r twenty-one charter members and is 4 destined to become one among the .. best tribes of tho state. The following chiefs were elected and entered r -upnn th??i uu?w Maugham, J. Hodges, Chaa. Co well, "T? Lindsay Warren. ChaperoneS, Mr. \\J and Mrs. Henry Bridgman, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Mann. ? L COTTON MILLS RKSUMF. Fall River, Mm., Aug. 25.?Tfce even cotton ml lie of the Fell River *|| Iron Works, which have been closed 1 alnee early May. resumed operations today, The mills, whleh employ i.~ x 000 hands, supply cloth to the Amer- SB lean Printing Company. .'ia '"'A ' A R ,