1 HKWtCA. [ HER I Fair tonight ul 8u-| day. Warmer. J WASHINGTON y. a, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 15, im ~ I ! NUMBER 87 ONLY KE more Days . FOWFER WILL BE THE LAST CLUBBINC OFFEB TO BE MADE IN THE ( OONTE8T. LAST CHANCE O? isUsts Must Do An of T!>eir Work BetopT WodaSdty If*" They Expect to Receive BeaeAt of Large Number Of Votes. Three' days remain of the big dabbing offer. The last big offer of the entire contest Wednesday, * April 15th, at nine o'clock In the evening Is the closing hour. However, to enable each contest ant to work up to the last hour of the offor a ruling .is made whereby contestants msy mall their subscrip tion anyth'me before the close of the offer and they will be counted upon it. The post mark on the envelope will give evidence as to time of mail ing. Contestants also hfiYe the priv ilege of reporting their subscriptions ovef the telephone up to the closing ?hoar. (Continued on page 8) HELD PRECINCT MEETING HERE LAST NIGHT Precinct meeting* were held last night In a numbej of the precincla ln the county and the following dele gates and precinct committees were elected^ First Ward?? rale*. Precinct Committee ? W. E. Swin dell, Chairman, John G. Bragaw. Jr., Geo. H. Hill, F. C. Kugler and W. K. Jacob?on. Delegates ? 8. C. . Bragaw, Frank H. Bryan, W. C. Rodman, Geo. H. Hill, F. C, Kugler and W. E. Swin *?11. , Alternate* ? M. T. Arcbbell, W. L. Vaughan, 9. C. Oarty, K. T. Stewart, B. U. Jefferson and W. K. Jacobson. Second Ward ? 7 rote*. Precinct Committee ? F. 8. Wor thy, Chairman, J. D. Grimes, D. M. Carter, 8. T. Nicholson and A. J. Cox. Delegates ? J. D. Grimes, 8. T. Nicholson, F, 8. Worthy, W. H. El lison, J. F. Tayloe, W. B. Rodman, Jt, J. F. Burkman. Alternates ? L. H. Rosb, John Cal* krway, A. J. Cox, D. If. Carter, E. R. ? Hlxon, J. B. Sparrow, D. W. Bell, Chas. Stanclll. Honorary Delegate ? Lindsay C. Warren, Ooanty Chairman. The candidacy of J. Bryan Grime* 4*.?yr Secretary of State was aoanl mously endorsed. Third Ward? a vot*n. Precinct Committee ? H. Or Wln ( Continued on page t) Our Shop Is AlwaysTlooded With cleaning. pftMlng and repairing work became our ?ervlre Is unequalled. Most ! food dresaera coma here to have their clothe* pressed the Hoffman -wjiy In fact' people are inalatfng that we do It thl* way. We tollow instructions. WRIGHT'S STfiAM PRESSING WORKS PHONE CIMMDWI KFEhS HIS POSITION ANSWERS RESOLUTIONS ADOPT ED BY CHAPEL HILL BRANCH x Of BBCURITV LKAUUK. NOT AN "ATTACK" ColoMl RrpUliu, That It to Not His . MottTO to Pight tl?e League But to Rote* Charge* -Mide Afaiiat the National Guard. Col. W. 0. Rodman's resignation from the National Security League, and the explanation of his reasons for ddlng to, has caused a stir at; Chapel Hllk and yesterday's papers carried artid\ to the effect that the Chapel H!ll branch of the League was highly Indignant over the col onel's "Insinuation" that the League was resorting to lobbylsm. li) reply to the articles from Chapel Hill, Colonel Rodman has given the press the following letter. | which la published pxcluslve'.y in the DaHy kews today. April 14. 1916. Dr. J. M. B (Joker, Chairman Chapel Hill Branch. National Security League, Chapel Hill, N. C, My dear Dr. ^?ker'; I hir^Tead. witkauMiiMiair in the morning papers, an account of the action taken by the Chape! Hill Branch of t?? National Security League. Permit me to say: 1. I most cordially agree with the objecfi of the National Security League, as set forttT In the first par agraph of the resolution adopted by the Chapel Hill Branch. For many years, -I have done all within my power to advance the objects set forth in that paragraph and as to that, there can be ho dispute between us. - . *?...???? 2. Not for one moment would 1 seek, either by Imputation, Inference, or otherwise, to cast a^X reflection upon the Chapel Hill Branch of the National Security Lea'gue, nor any member thereof. I hasten to assure both yourself and every other mem ber of the chapel Hill Branch that I moat cheerful" y accord to you the fullest ttegreo of sincerity and of patriotism. 8. With reference to the third paragraph of the resolution, passed by the Chapel Hill Branch. It does 'not appear to ice that J made any att^sk upon the patriotism of the gentlemen named by you. They are entitled to, and receive from me, the greatest measure of respect. How ever, emicent gentlemen equal'y pa triotic and certainly as broad-mind ed, differ with them, and among these Continued iin page 6) WIRED ADVICE TO U.S. CONSUL (Br United ?Press) Washington, April IS. ? Detailed Instructions on the official attitude regarding agreeing with Carransa'sj withdrawal nuggestfona, were dis patched Consul Rodgers at Mexico City tod n/ by Secretary Lansing. The dlipatches are believed to contain the Information that Lansing Is willing to formally discuss the matter with Arredondo. MAKE ORRNADK ATTACKS. (By United Press) Berlin, April 15. ? French grenade attacks, southwest of Fort Dousmont Jsst night proved ineffective, the war office announced today. .FINAL TOUCHES BEING PUT ON MM ISSUE EXPECTED THAT SECRETARY % LANSING WILL COMPLKTB HIS WORK TODAY. WILSON SUPPORTED 'Congress Willing to Abide by His Decision 1b Sab marine Question. Opposed, However, to Withdrawal of Troops. (By United Preas) Washington, April 15. ? The final touches are being pat on this gov ernment's submarine communication to Germany. Affidavits, from Ameri can officials abroad have arrived.) Some will be used as exhibits. Ad ditional information Is expected to day. If Secretary Lansing completes his work today, he will confer with the president before night and later will oonfer with the foreign relations committees of the Senate and House. Leave It to Wilson. Washington, April 15. ? Adminis tration leaders and opponents to the administration In Congress are pre pared to leaev the Oerman situation entirely up to the president. Friend ly leaders are unanimously behind him and his rpf?gram, however dras tic, regarding the submarine contro versy. Some, however, are openly opposed to any step toward the with drawal of troops from, Mexico. UNARMED BARK SENTTO BOTTOM SERIOUS QUESTION OF AMERI CAN EIGHTH INVOLVED IN SINKING. 1 Americana Wore Menrtiers of Crew of ? tlie ? Aberdeen Bark, Inverlyon, Which Wob Hunk by Gunfire. (By United PreBs) Washington, April l? ? The Aber deen bark, Inverlyon, bound from Portland, Ore., to Limerick, Ireland, wns sunk by gunfire on April 11, the State department announced today. The message received, read as fol lows: "The Inverlyon. was sunk 100 miles west of Va'.encla. She was unarmed aod no attempt was | made to escape. 15 minutes was I allowed the crew to escape. One boat, with 13 men, including two Americans, have landed safely. | The other boat was lost." Officials hef* admitted that serious questions, involving American rights, are mixed up !n the Inverlyon case. This government has always de manded that "a full measure of saf ety" be accorded. Such "measuro of safety" does oot mean merely putting everyone In small boats. The dis tance from the shore and the condi tion1 of th& water, the United 8tates ho'.ds, must be considered. The fact that ono boat-load was lost means I that the lives of those In the other boat, tfiough .they reached shore .eafely, were jeopardised. AUSTRIAN'S CAPTURED ITALIAN POSITION I(By United P^ess) - j Vienna. Apr. 1$.? Austrian troops ( today captured an Important position 'held by J!hm Italians. The 'enemy .suffered severely, th* war office an nounced. I TRAGEDY OCCURRED AT GRIMESLAND THIS A. M. MOUETTE W7IIII fOi SHI. SENATE ItBTIRKS FROM RACE "DUE TO THE ILL HRALTH OP HIS WIFK, IS BKPORT. TWO MORE IN RACE With Mr. M*Jette'fflce. :Both from WMhihgton county: Van B. Martin, -a lawyer of Plymouth, and W. S. Davenport, a farmer of Mackeys. U. S. SOLDIERS PBFPftRINS 10 DESIST ATTACK Are Taking Precautions to Guard Against Any Sudden OfTenive of the Mexicans (By United Press) | Columbus, N. M., April 15. ? The (greatest aotivity Since the troops crossed the border has been shown throughout the night and are con tinuing today. Entrenchments and riflo pits are being constructed along the communication lines of the U. 8. [troops !n Mexico. --Fifty-four new rootor trucks are In operation, The 'engineer corps aro building defensive works at Bocograndl. Ascension, As pla and Dnblfn to resist any possible attacks. Machine guns and light ar tillery Entanglements are being in stalled. SHORT TALK TO Retailers You are anxious to increase business? You want more customers, don't you 7 ? Then co-oporate with this newspaper. . Head. It dally and particu larly read its advertising. If you see an artlcte adver tised that Is In y^lr stock, bring it Into the daylight push it. j Put It in your window. Show it on your counter. Let people know they dan get it at your store. (Had Been Banished From Beaufort County for Violating the - Liquor Laws SHOT HIMSELF THROUCH THE HEART Was Despondent, Out of Work and Brooding Over Suf fering He Had to Undergo Since Leaving Here WUUam Swanner, a former roMldent o* Washington, who w>l convicted here lost summer on the charge of having liquor In hi* pooocMlon for the purpose of ?iit| And ordered to leave the county or else serve sen- | teuce on the roads, tills morn. , i?K ?t 6:45 co nin i- 1 ted suicide at tiie home of J. L. Edwards at (Jrlraetdand. ^He shot himself with a revolver through (he heart ami died a few miuutoe later. Swanner, upon sentence of the court. left Washington late last iummer. He went from here to1 Norfolk, but wan unsuccessful In business there. About two weeks ago, he returned to Beaufort county j) visit J. 0. Swanner, who lives a ihort distance from Washington. Jfflclals learned of his return and *ent to search for him. When thoy xrrived there .however, he had gone. Could Not Find Work. He went to Greenville and other tear-by cities, hunting for work, but ?ould not find any. Yesterday morn Ing be went tQ Grimesland and visit ed all of the mercantile establish ments tbere, asking for a position. Hla effortB were again unsuccessful. J. L. Edwards, taking pity on hW evident distress, invited him to hi* home. During the course of th? day. Swanner sent a telegram to Uome relative In Wilmington. asking for a position there and req nesting an immediate answer to his wire. H? also telephoned to Mr. Oox, ? at r.lounts Creek, where his wire ant children are slaving. During hi* | conversation, he told Mr. Cox that if his wife wanted to talk with him, %m call him up at once, "else- he might not be living when she tried to get him later." Found RctoIvpt. While he was away from the hanit, -Mr. Bdwards' little girl went -up t? the room which had been given t? Swanner and found a revolver In an* .of the drawers of the bureau, Th? [frightened child told her mother an* I Mrs. Edwarsd took the weapon and' ?concealed It downstairs, tfurmising hla intentions. I Continued on page 6) MUCH DAMAGE DONE BY FOREST FIRES Conslderaule damage wan done in he western part of the county yes .erday by fires, starting from brush )lles and spread by the high gale which blowcd in that section during he day. The new home of Rnlph Howe'.l.) manager of the M!?sen interests at ( Terra Ciel, was completely destroyed with contents. Mr. 'Howel! had just! aut $500 worth of new furniture into the house the day before. No, insurance was carried. A barn, con taining 1,000 bushels of corn, was| also destroyed. It was covercd by] insurance. Several outhouses were, burned. The Norfolk Southern tracks' were on fire but were put out before any Berlous damage was done. Mr J Howell was overcome by the heat[ and smoke. It took some t!mo to: descucltate him. Charles Simmons,! colored, was painfully burned. The handsome home of W. B. Boschen ' was at one time threatened, but the1 wind shifted and tho danger was* averted. The fire is still burning! this rooming. Church DoKtrtiywl. F!re broke out in Rodman's swamp yesterday destroyed the St. James Episcopal church, between, Pantego snd Haslin. one of the old-| est Episcopal churches in the coun ty. It also burned to the ground a tenement house on the farm of D. Lesofsky. Hlilnele Mill on Fire. +he conductor on this morning's Norfolk-Southern train reported that the shingle milt- of the Roper Lum ber Co. at Roper was on fire and that. If tha train had been fifteen minutes later. It would not have been ?aMe to pass through Tho damage !)? not known. Rayhorn Is Thrvatmeri. Word was rereivcJ from New Bern (his mornin* tu the effect that forest Urea threatened Rayhoro yes terday. Tha NYw lieru lire depart ment was asked to give The . wind shifted euilil?'u!y, however, and j the town was saved. INTRO DICK HI I.I, pent KMB4ROO ON ARMS (By United Prpss) WMhlnRton, April I n. ? R?p re?entatlve ItoMnilK-ru of ||||. nols, today lntr<: