Sinston ' Free Pr T-TT TT-- l rTT -' (I- TT 'X1 PUBLISHED TWICE A WEEK-WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS : Midi t'S ';YPl WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1916 , . 1 K AIR FLIGHTS WILL BE CO-OPERATION WILL TROOPS GO THROUGH VENIZELOS MAY BE COMF1 iRlNSliM HAIG'S TROOPS IN A BRILLIANT ATTACU BIG FEATURE AMONG BE MEANS GREATER ON THEIR WAY FBRT CRETAN REVOLUTION; PJUNS INSURRECT'N FAIR ATTRACTIONS PROSPERITY OF U. S. BLISS FOR SERVICE TO OVERTHR0W ATHENS GOvT, INTU m TOOT HATED Splendid System of Fortifications From Which Teutons Had Conducted (Great Counters Is Occupied by the British Eighteen Hours of Desperate Combat Preceded Capitulation Drive Lasted Three Weeks-Anglo-French Had Germans Hemmed In So They Could Not Escape Big Number of Prisoners Several Vil lages Captured Allies Progress In Other Directions On Western Front British Nearer to Bapaume (By Edward L. Keen) London, Sept. 26. Combles, the keypointrof the whole German battle line from Bapaume to Peronne, has been captured by the British after eighteen hours of furious battling north of the Somme. general Haig, this afternoon.announced that the Brit ish had entered Combles, overcoming the enemy's re sistance. The enemy's Josses are said to nave oeen se vere. The British victory was achieved after three weeks of desperate driving against the German center, and is the most striking singly achievement o f the whole, Spmme offensive. The capture lauowea a aay ana nigm, oi must brilliant Allied successes, including the capture of the vil lages of Norval and Les Boeufs by the British, and Ran- . . . i-i i J Al- 1. COUlt ana r regicourc oy me rrencu. Fifteen hundred prisoners have been counted. Gen eral Haig reported that more are coming in. Large sup plies of war materials were taken. Combles fell after thrusts by both the British and French had drawn a noose about the German garrison which made their escape almost impossible. For weeks the Germans had used the town, with, its wonderful sys tem of fortifications, as a pivot from which to swing at tacks north and south against the Allied lines. The Brit ish progressed also in the direction of Bapaume last night, capturing strong redoubts. Fighting was still in progress in the streets of Cora bles when Haig's report was filed. German Report ' .... Berlin, Sept. 26. The loss of villages to the Allies under one of the most terrific attacks of the whole bomme offensive is officially admitted. 1 Situation in Near East. m Paris, Sept. 26. Very large Bulgarian forces have launched a oowerful attack against the French near Armeflohr, on the right bank of the Broda river, east of Fiorina: but were checked by a French screen of fire, it is officially said. The Bulgars fled in disorder after sus taining tremendous losses. West of Fiorina, the French and Russians have captured 54 machine guns in violent fighting. SPECIAL SESSION MAY DEAL WITH N. Y. STRIKE MATTER (By the United Press) ' New York, Sept. 26. An ex traordinary session of the Legis lature to consider the traction strike situation will be requested of Governor Whitman this after noon. The movement has the support of members of the Leg- , islature, and strike leaders also. The Governor, however, has not previously been favorable, and there is no certainty that he will accede to the request. New York, Sept. 25 With labor leaders continuing: their efforts .to, bring about a general suspension of work as an aid to the striking car men in this city, members of the State Legislature from the metropo lis, ait a meeting late today, decided lo urge Governor Whitman to con veno the Legislature in extraordinary session to deal with the strike situa tion. The Governor arrived in the city tonight and it was expected a committee appointed by the Legisla ture would wait upon him tomorrow. LOCAL MAN WORKS 1 FOR WAR SUFFERERS , Mr. R. C Strong, president of the National Bank of Kinston, has under taken a humanitarian work 'which is exceptionally worthy r of commenda tion. As local sub-treasurer of the B- 3. Permanent Blind Relief War Fund, ha is raising a substantial sum in this community to train, the sny blinded British, French and Belgian soldiers m trades not requir fa eight, so that they can support themselves and their families in sjite cotton About 40 bales of cotton had been sold hare by 2:30 o'clock Tuesday. Prices were from, 15 to 15 1-2, New Yor: futures quotations were: Open 2:20 January ..16.18 16.15 March I ..16.33 16.30 May 16.51 16.46 October Pecembsr -.16.12 16.08 HORSE RAISERS MAKING BIG MONEY RIGHT NOW Chicago, Sept. 26. Tkf European war has caused such a scarcity of horses in the United States that far mers of this country are making big money in the breeding of good work stock. of their terrible misfortune. The CP. B. Permanent Blind Relief War Fund, which is already organised in practicably every State and in several hundred cities, has been, founded by leading American bankers,' phHanthropieta and -business men. Antony its American organiz ers are the Hon. EHhu Root, Vincent Astor, August Etehnont, the Hon. J. Lyman J. Gage, U. S. Senator Thomas P. 'Gore, the, Hon. Myron T. Herrick, the. Hon. Robert Bacon, Ot to H. Kahn, Whitney Warren, Jos eph Widener, and George Alexander Kessler. . : , j HTJJ jut. Ktrwvg aeserves general ana generous support in his public-spirit ed local leadership of. this pressing ly needed charity, , . Every humane and large hearted person desiring to assist this good work should address their contributions to Mr. Strong at the National Bank of Kinston, and he, in turn, will forward, them to Mr. Frank A. Yanderlip at the Fund's American headquarters, ' 590 Fifth avenae, New York. Big Free Acts Secured Premium List Compre hensive and Interesting- Time for Workers to Get Move On Secretary J. H. Canady of the Kin ston Fair Association Tuesday an nounced that a big feature in the way of an aeroplane and skilled avi ator had been secured for next month's big event. At least two oth er big free acts have been booked. The midway attractions will be as good as any coming to the State this Fall. The premium list for the Fair is being delivered. The book, printe in The Free Press office, contains about 72 pages. The list is very complete, prizes are very satisfactory, and there is a lot of interesting inform, tion between the covers. Secretary Canady announces that copies may be secured by writing or calling upon him. The Secretary again calls atten tion to the narrowing space of time between now and the Fair. He urges all department directors to get bns at once. WARDEN OSBORNE IS SEEKING INDICTMENTS Salem, N. Y., Sept. 28. The at tempt of his enemies to blacken his moral character and oust him as re form warden of Sing Sing peniten tiary having failed, Thomas Kott Osborne is planning to bring them to book with some conspiracy indict ments, which are being considered by the Washington county grand jury. which reconvened here today. It is whispered that eight men. one of them a former State official, will be indicted, charged with political conspiracy against Osborne. Con victs and ex-convicts, some of whom testified against Osborne when he was indicted for alleged prison mis management, in Westchester county, will testify in his favor here today, it is said, telling how they were threatened with punishment if they didn't testify against him before the jther jury. The fight against Osborne origin ated, it is said, because his efficient administration - of Sing Sing affairs cut out a lot of graft. NOT ENOUGH ROOM AT CASWELL SCHOOL Enlargement of the facilities of the Caswell Training School is an im perative necessity, it is said. The in stitution now has more than 160 in mates, and no less than 300 appli cations are on hand, according to Dr. C. B. McNairy, the superintendent. The General Assembly will be con fronted with the problem, probably, and urged to do something to reme dy matters. According to Dr. McNairy, at times persons visit the school in the interest of weak-minded children and almost attempt to force the unfor tunates upon him. The lack of ac commodations is causing Dr. McNai ry much worry. SMOKE INSPECTORS HOLDING CONVENTION Chicago, Sept. 26. Smoke would be abolished down to the last curl if the smoke inspectors of the nation had their way; and they met here to day to see if they can't beat them selves ail out of a job by finding some way of doing jast that Practically every brt of smoke made is unnecessary and can be con sumed if the right firing methods are employed, the smoke men say. J. W. Henderson of Pittsburgh asked for the next convention. H thinks his stodgy, stogie city needs Says President In Address to Big Audience At Baltimore NEW ERA FOR COUNTRY Closer Intercourse With Other Americas Legisla tion to Define Rights and Restrictions of Trade Masterful Address Baltimore, Sept. 23 In his address before the National Grain Dealers' convention here yesterday President Wilson told nearly 4,000 hearers that measures enacted by the Democratic administration will result in co-operative efforts of American business on a grand scale, and that "a new era" n the industrial life of the nation will be opened up. Future laws, to be passed, he declared,, will define the privileges of trade in the country and the restrictions as well. Co-op eration is essential to the prosperity of America, he said. There was ery Httle of a partisan nature in the iddress. The President pointed out the mer- US 01 Mie reuerai iraue v.ommis5.vu i . . i-i l i n. l r the Webb measure, the Tariff Com mission, Shipping and other laws, and contemplated legislation. In conclusion the President said: "It is absolutely necessary now to make good our new connections. Our new connections are with the great and rich republics to the south of us. For the first time in my recollection they are beginning to trust and be-1 lieve in us, and want us and one oi( my chief concerns has been to see that nothing was done that did not show friendship and good faith on our part. ' "I spoke a moment ago of the Fed eral Trade Commission. In confer ence with various business associa tions, members of that commission have made this astonishing d;sco. ery, that in some fields of manufac ture, at any rate, not 10 per cent, of the producers of America keep accurate cost accounts. They do not know how much each part of their operations cost them. They have not analyzed their business in such way as to know where economy can be substituted for waste, or where effi ciency can take the place of ineffi ciency, and one of the .things that is going to happen, now that we are going to be up against the expen. cost accountants of the world, is that we are going to become first class economists and that American labor, already distinguished for its efficien cy, i going to double and treble the efficiency. And when -that takes place and this great stimulating air of the 'world's competitive brains has wrought its effect upon us, we are go ing to be, I hope, what the world has never seen yet, a body of men who do not wan to prevail by the back ing of their government, but by the backing of their skill and knowledge." STEAMER SINKS IN STORM; SIX DROWNED (Ey the Un tod Press) Oswego, N. Y., Sept 26. The WILL GERMANY ASK AMERICA PROPOSE PEACE? GERARD AOOCT TO LEAVE FOR U. S; MAY CHANGE PLANS AT LAST MINUTE (By Carl W. Ackerman) Berlin, Sept. 26. Ambassador Gerard, who was to leave for Copenhagen today to sail for the United States, may change his plans at the last minute. Spvpral fierman ministers called at the Embassy last night. -The ambassador refused to discuss the visit, but it is learned at the Embassy that he may change hi plans even after reachmg Uopennagen. , Second Infantry Began Passing Kinston at 11 A. M. Tuesday KINSTON BOYS AT HEAD Company B and Band In First Section Headquar ters, Soldiers, Ammuni tion Wagons, Joy, Dirt, Racket Runi.ing over with men, the first of three long trains hauling the Sec ond North Carolina infantry from Camp GJenn to the border passed through the city Tuesday shortly af ter 11 o'clock. The second and third trains were to follow at intervals of fwo hours. The entire Kinston contingent was rn the first train. Company B was near the front, behind cars contain :ng Company. I, from Edenton. The headquarters company, including the h&nd, was about midway the train. Thera was no music from the band; the members were too busy seeking familiar faces in the small crowd at 'he Norfolk Southern station. On board was Col. W. C. Rodman ind his staff, together with Major Simpkins, commanding the First bat talion, and his staff. Th3 train pulled slowly through. That was the best that happened. It ;s n long five-day trip to Fort Bliss, ind no tihie is to 'be wasted en oate. On fiat cars at the head of the 'rain were the combat wagons of the first battalion, knocked down and se cure.y lashed on. The crowd at the station was not i. early as large as it should have been. But it was an interesting par ty; there were families and friends of Eoldiers headed borderward. There was a little more sentiment than there was on board the train. On the train there was happiness over "going somewhere," dirt and un washed faces. The soldiers had been working from an early hour. The day was warm and dry and dust flew freely, and the first battalion of the Second infantry, hair-cropped and freckled, never looked worse in its life than it did when it passed through Kinston. There was the usual lot of mouthing from the men who do not live here. Dut that is a little licentiousness that seems essen tial to soldiering militia soldiers; regulars never do it and since some ffficers always look on benignly at this little pleasantry of their inno cent charges' it must be all right. The civilian thinks a lot of soldiers shouting at the people who pay the taxes to buy their uniforms out of car windows are a lot of fool3. And 'be average American citizen is bet ter at a guess than he is usually con ceded to be. The soldiers will be required to wash some time in the next five days. If by any chance they do not get baths they will be a sweet-looking lot by the time El Paso is reached. steamer Rooerval, bound for Ottawa and Oswego, sank in a storm five miles off Oswego today. Six persons were lost- Three survivors were res cued. """"" Former Premier Goes to Island King Hurries to Capi talChief of Staff Resigns Pro-AUy Leader Will Vis it Salonika and Maybe London Before He Calls for Up rising Will Try to Mobilize Greek Soldiers In Crete Unfaithful to Throne New Crisis Seems to Be Grav est Greece Has Faced Prominent War Party Chief May Take Reins of Government Into Own Hands and Enter Strife on Side of Allies, Appears Probable Now Athens, Sept 26. Ex-Premier Venizelos sudden de parture for the Island of Crete, and held by revolution ists, has created a new crisis in the Greek capital. King Constantine motored to Athens to consult with the prime minister as soon as he had learned the news. A few hours later it was announced that General Mos- f. chpoulos, chief of the general staff, had resigned. - Venizelos will issue a proclamation calling-for : the nobilization of all Greek roldiers upon his arrival in Crete today, according to his advisors here. He will take no further step before visiting Salonika, and ', possibly London, although it is rumored he may head a revolution immediately in some sources. He plans to visit all Greek islands where revolutions are occurring. -,.,v,.;. PRESIDENT GOES TO PRINCETON TO CAS! ALLOT IN PRIMARY (fry the United Press) Long Branch, Sept. 26. President Wilson left Shadow Lawn this morn ing for Princeton to vote in the State primaries. Mrs. Wilson ac. companied him. They will return thif afternoon for a conference between Judge Seabury, Democratic nomine? for iGovernor of New York, and Chairman Vance McCormick of the Democratic National Committee. FARMERS FAVORING MEDICAL INSPECTION The farmers and farm women of North Carolina at their recant meet ing in Raleigh went on record as recommending and urging the medi cal inspection of all school children. They included in their list of reso lutions and recommendations a sec tion urging adequate health instruc tion and medical inspection for till school children as a further aid to the development of a practical sys tem of education. This resolution meets the high approval of the State Board of Health whose teachings have been that every school should have some time during the year, pref erably as near the opening as possi ble, a physical examinatioc i all its pupils. This course was advocated on the part of the farmers, as is also en the part of the board, by reason of the fact that wherever this health- educational work has been done in the State, which has been done usu ally by whole-time county health of ficers or by co-operation of the coun ty with the State Board of Health, the results have been convincing tes timony as to the value of the work. As a result of educational-health work people have become convinced that health is paramount, that school is no place for a sick child. To try to educate a sick child, or one with grave defects, is to put a hard tax upon the body, break down its resistance, and hasten on the dis ease. It is worse than money wast "d, it Is life wasted. People have realized, furthermore, that by a sys m of medical school inspection any school can save nearly all of its ch dren threatened with breakdown o disease. CALIFORNIA PICTURED IN BIG FILM FEATURE California has been celebrated in much poesy, prose and many paint ings, but it has remained for,W. II. Clone of Los Angeles to givo a dis tinctive motion picture production to mmm aid nun EARLY SCOREIND lALF PEiOlDEAD (By the United Press) London, Sept. . 25- Twenty-nine . persons were lulled lac nigity4n , a zeppelin raid, the second .wtthhv or ty-eight hours. It is reported that a number of small houses were wreck ed. The raiders were driven away from industrial centers and no damf -age wm done to military establish ments. i 'silf ORE WEED 0N TOBACCO MARKET; A SLIGHT RISE PRICES It is estimated that 208,000 pounds of tobacco was sold on tha local mar ket Tuesday. Every warehouseman " voluntarily asserted that prices were . a little better than on Monday., The breaks were nearer normal, fcr. this stage of the marketing season. .The quarter million mark is sxpectad.to be pissed by the middle of th week. . Heavier sales next. weak aro.anti. cipated. Planters are busy juat now with a number of things on the- farms whijh cannot bo delayed, and 'this fact in part accounts for the falling on" in rales during the past few days. ; the romance and beauty of the Cali fornia of the early days days made luniinous in the pages of Helen Hunt ' Jackson's immortal novel, "Ramona." The book has been elaborately, visa alized and sot to music and tie re sult will be seen here when the Wjf . , cinema operatic spectacle is present-, ed at the Grand Theater Wednesday and Thursday, twice daily, at 2:80 f and 8 p. m. "" , ' "In rendering an 'atmospheric pro-' duction of the epic romance as told v by the novelist and reproducing the ,.t scenes on the screen,' the makers .of the film spectacle have gone to great expense in order tlat the Verities be observed. In costumery, In settings, fr in properties, as well as in music, tha early days will Ve iaitafully pictured. An army of principals and aupernu- . meraries waa employed.; . . The exact places where the, novel ist located the Tamos episodes of Set , moving story were visited and the episodes "taken" on the very ground. Every assistance was rendered tdv 1 producers by the clergy of. SoutJjera California, so that the scenes of the missions, the life, of the padres and their faithful Indian converts are pic tured wtih fine fidelity.