1 auguration of thi work. The people
... TniJ.-niIIV" l?Drr 'DECC those who ore responsible for the in
inc vnihi rut uwj
'euuAor AbmM.PMlSuaJ.flo( Lenoir County are to be congrratu
fclfcSTOH f BEE PBESS C07NC.
Salt Braxton, Editor and Manager
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M ft d-rU ami mdw act e Cw"
UH1TED PBESS - REPORTS
fuephoni All Departments 75
I are about to witness now, the farmer
will have less cause for anxiety than
his city brother."
Subscription Rates:
(PtytU. in Adanc)
Wk. 10c 3 Months.
Month 35c. 12 Months.
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1914.
The splendid increase shown in the
enrollment of Kinston schools is most
gratifying. 175 more than at any
time during the last term were enroll
ed the first day and this did not in
clude any of the mill children, who
will be reporting later. The school
authorities estimate the . increase,
when all eligible children are enroll
ed, at from 375 to 400. Nothing indi
cates the rapid growth of a district
more than does the increase in th
school attendance. Kinston is mak
ing a most satisfactory showing in
that respect.
lated because the prime mover in
the work is an honored citizen, and
the work now started will for all
time be 'a monument of achievement
adding lasting honor to the donors.
May the work of the Baptist brethren
be but an irmpiration to others in the
County and State to make larger and
better provision for their unfortunate
orphans.
Kinstonians are very glud that th
"buy a bale" movement has been
started here and that there has been
such a nice response. Half a hundred
citizens have already joined in tne
movement and Mr. Douglas, who is
circulating the petition, confidently
expects the number to reach a hun
dred within a day or two. This will
mean that the farmers of Lenoi
County will get at least $5,000 and
no doubt, more than 100 will buy a
bale and swell this amount. The
"buy a bale" movement, together with
the plan inaugurated by the Chamber
of Commerce for the storage of cot
ton, and use of the warehouse certi
ficates as collateral will make it pos
sible for the crop in this county to be
handled satisfactorily.
THE WATER
PRONOUNCED PURE
Citizens of Kinston will be grati
fied to have the good news that the
state board of health now puts its
stamp of approval on Kinston's water
supply, which, from the last analy
als, is free from contamination. For
some weeks past the authorities have
been urging the people to boil the
water because there had besn found
a trace of pollution, this danger is
now pust and the people can use the
water without fear.
THE
KENNEDY HOME,
Between two nnd three hundred
people gathered at the Kennedy Me
mortal Home, near Falling Creek,
Tuesday morning to participate in
the exercises on the occasion of the
formal opening and dedication of the
two buildings already erected; one the
gift of Mr. Noah Bigga, of Scotland
Neck, and the other largely made pos
Bible by donations from the citizens
of Lenoir County. The occasion was
one long to be remembered. There
were a number of "short and to the
point" speeches, the keynote of most
of them being the possibilities that
had been opened up through the gifts
f Captain and Mrs. V. L. Kennedy
in their magnanimous donation of
their splendid 1200-acre plantation,
followed by those referred to above
for the erection of the buildings. Thi
citizens of Lenoir County can hardly
appreciate the great importance of
the wctrk, which has been started
within Its confines. The opportunl
Ues given the boys end girls, who
have been robbed of their earthly par
ents, to develop the talents that (iou
has bestowed on them; to make them
selves useful and honorable citizens.
ar such as will hardly be truly ap
preciated until time has elapsed cr.d
the graduates from this institution
go out and begin making their marks,
reflecting credit upon the institution.
Those who had th privilege cf wit
nessing the ceremonies yesterday
were impressed with, the bright faced
boys and gitls and the possibilities
that are stored op in their lives. They
were - likewise impressed with the
spirit and the ring cf those in charge
of the work.' - --- ' , - . -
A 7
The Baptist people, cf .the State are
GERMAN REVERSES
UNEXPECTED
The reverses suffered by the Ger
man army during the past few days
seem to have been a complete sur
prise to the entire world. There was,
no doubt, a feeling .that the Germans'
advance would be stopped at the out
er walls of the defense of Paris, and
that, perhaps, the Allies would be
able to withstand the siege and even
tually turn the Germans back with
out their having entered the French
capital. Nobody, perhaps, expected
the turn of affairs which has come
about within the past week. The
French commander-in-chief, General
JotTre, has, from all accounts, ngJiftt
lost confidence in the ability of his
troops to stop the Kaiser's men. The
French commander has a splendid rec
ord of achievement, beginning with the
Franco-Prussian war. Educated in
the best military schools of his coun
try, he attained some promtaenrte in
the military world when bafty past
his majority. He assisted h$ design
ing the fortifications for the defense
of Paris, and very evidently his con
fidence in their ability to withstand
the attacks of the enemy and hia fur
ther confidence in his troops, gavej
him that assurance which the rest
oi tne world did not nave, it is ap
parently the consensus of .opinion of
students of the situation that the
Germans have lost ground, which it
wiU not be possible to regain. The
French are so sure of this fact that
the capital is being brought back from
Bordeaux.
One notable feature is the fact that,
although the Germans are retreat
ing r.nd leaving much of their stores
and valuable artillery behind, thei
army is still intact and the French
recognize the possibility of the ene
my making another stand even be
fore the German soil is reached, am;
notwithstanding their pursuit is be
ing vigorously pushed they are act
ing with caution. If the Allies suc
ceed in driving the Germans back on
their home borders and the Russians
are able to keep up their victories in
the east, it stands to reason that the
Kaiser will be more apt to look with
favor upon mediation proposals and
it would not be surprising if the next
few weeks developed a sudden cessa
tion of hostilities. At least, there is
sufficient possibility of such to give
lovers of peace renewed hope.
MEAT AM) BREAD VERSUS
NEUTRALITY
Raleigh Time: : "American newspa
pers are as neutral as thejr could be
expected to remain under',, the cir
cumstances. Southern newspapers
know tht the bread and butter of
the South is on the side of the Allies,
and this fact has influenced them in
th$ir hope that the war will be of
short duration."
THE CRITIC VERSUS KNOCKER
Wilmington Dispatch: "It is all
right to criticise the town you live in
if you have for your motive iemedv
ing, or stimulating to remedy some
defect, but it's all wrong to "knock"
through disgust.- Sincere, healthful
criticism is a fine thing, but plain
"knocking" is hurtful, and at once
suggests to every common-sensed,
fair-minded person that the man so
"knocking" should move his abiding
place, or, if he can't make a living
in any other place, he is a decidedly
ungrateful "suss." To paraphrase,
don't snarl at the hand that feeds
you."
A CONSTITUTIONAL POINT
Greensboro Record: "Perhaps
it
WHAT OTHERS SAY
WHAT GOOD WOULD IT DO?
Durham Herald: "The Greensboro
Record or sume of the oftier old tim
ers mifcht attempt to explain this
spell of weather."
CONDESCENDING AT LEAST
Greensboro News: "The convulsions
through which Europe is now passing
are but the death throes of militar
ism," said Mr. Bryan, in an address
at Baltimore. We are iroimr to hp.
lieve that, but simply because we pre
fer to do so.
may be legal, but the public is unable
to see whf t right the Congre. s cr any
other legislative bodv has to pass a
law limiting the cotton acreage for
next season. This is te'ng agitated,
but it occurs to the average man that
a farmer has the right to plant much
or little. At present the outlook is
that he tnould by all means restrict
the acreage. He is the man most vit
ally interested. It is a mattor for the
planters; they they should get to
gether, make an agreement and abide
la it Heretofore when such a thing
h3 been d nr, a large ni"r)er who
have acqi'iesced, have gone home and
planted more thnn ever, these men
proceeding on the theory that other
will restrict, and that the crop will
therefore be small and the price,
course, higher. It is reprehensible to
violate any agreement solemnly en
tered into, but that it has been don
by growers of cotton is not to be de
nied. 'Passing a law' might have
the effect of curtailing the acreage,
but even this is doubtful, granting
that such action would be legal."
cents per pound, and hold it pit the
market for a yer or more if neces
scry-
"Fifth. That wc urge all mer
chant to come to the aid of the far
mer, who cannot otherwise pay his
obligations, and take said farmer's
cotton on deposit, to be held by said
merchant with the understanding that
said cotton is not to be sold for less
than 10 cents without the consent cf
both parties."
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CAS TO R I A
r Littleton College -
A wcll-caublithed. wIl-quipped, uid very
prosperou chool lor irU and Yanjf women.
Fall lerm betma September 16, I9M.
For catalogue, addreee
J. M. ft HODES, Lit leton, N. C.
FARMERS OF JONES
HOLD CONFERENCE
Resolve to Stand Out for 10 Cents for
Their Cotton, and Give Assistance
to Weaker Rrothers.
THE SMALL iiOY SAYS NAY. NAY
vi.uimiir vuseMer: i ne can 10
Hooks' is the one which is being hoard
over our country at the present
time. It is a tremendously better
one than the call 'To Arms,' which
has been heard over Eiimrw "
TURN ABOUT FAIR PLAY
Progressive Farmer: "Merchants in
many parts cf the South are notify
ing customers that they will accept
cotton at ten cents a pound to apply
on store accounts. Merchants who
stand by their patrons in a cri3is like
this and offer to take cart of the bu.
den themelve should not be forgot
ten oy farmers in the future.
RAISE MORE LITE STOCK
Scotlsai Neck Commonwealth: "The
present European war willnen If the
eyes cf the Southern farmer to tie
aulvan mU;..
to Ucotigrttukted Whaving sush'steck.6 With-Icnty oftiogs'and cat
worthy and pJtaatiwojte citizens as tie on the farm In tight times as wj
. Trenton, N. C, Sept. 15. Farmers,
merchants, fertilizer manufacturers
and others interested in the cotton
situation met here yesterday in
narmonious and entnusiastic meeting.
and freely discussed plans for tn
disposition of the present crop, ami
me cm-caiiment oi next year s crco
in Jones county.
The principal speaker was Hon. E
L. Daughtridge, th lieutenant-gov
ernor, who urged "cessity of
economy and he... . - 'deration
that no community w. . . r.nother
to take the initiative in .-.' ,: ,-jring
to solve the problem, and U... every
merchant, banker, farmer and other
person, regardless of avocation, stand
shoulder to shoulder, and prophesied
that relief would soon attend their ef
ions, jie spoKe oi me conditions, in
his home county, and said he was pay
ing ten cents for all cotton tendered
him on account.
C. E. Foy, a well-known business
man of eastern Carolina, who is also
a farmer of wide experience, offered
suggestions and generously partici
pated in the conference.
The chairman, at the suggestion of
members from the various townships
in the county, appointed members to
serve upon the following committees
r i ' . ,
ncsuiuuons, nnance, warenouse, a
committee to confer with the fertil
izer manufacturers and one to thor
oughly canvass the county and more
perfectly organize and secure pledges
to assist in every possible way to car
ry out the plans adopted by U-3 meet
ing-
Resolutions as follows were adopt-
cdr
"First That we endorse the action
of the mass meeting held at Raleigh
on September 14, and pledge our
selves to make every effort to put
those plans ir operation.
"Second. That every fanner who
is able within himself withhold his
cotton from the market and pledge
himself not to take less than lO eents
per pound for said cotton.
" "Third. That every merchant, bank
er, fertilizer dealer and manufacturer
and any other person who has ex
tended credit to aid in producing the
cotton cropj qse all mean within his
power to see that "ho co;tcn is soii
for. less then 10 cents. '
Fourth,' That eTerrebo wfcal can
will pledge himself to be? a bale of
on cr nacre at not leis than 10
T" ''V- lU'
j & ftin''i3'ii jfy J "
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AND
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JOB PRINTING
We are Equipped to Handle Your
Orders or High Grade Job
Printing.
Orders Cartfully and Promptly Executed
We Make the Best Grade
LETTER HEADS.
WEDDING INVITATIONS,
CARDS FOR ALL PURPOSES,
CIRCULARS, LARGE AND
SMALL,
ENVELOPES.
POSTERS.
We have Connections with Engravers
and Blank Book Makers which en
able us to Promptly Handle
Order for Engraving and
all kinds of Blank Book
Making.
Kinston Free Press Co.
Incorporated
Publishers and Job Printers
'Anything in Printing"
IT DOES NOT
What your need is if it is for the houseyou find it here
You also find in this stock selection that is a feature. e
do not try to sell you "just anything but rather thai'artle
that suits your fancy and your purse. "In this at wr quality
always and price always right.
THIS GROWING BUSINESS IS A RESULT OF SAT.
ISFACTION. I
Customers know that absolute honesty is always the basis
of good business bigger business. We are determined
to treat each customer fairly. Tell your wants we do
the rest.
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Plenty of Boats Charges Moderate.
COMFORTABLE HOTELS AND COTTAGES
Extremely Low Season Week End Sunday
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via
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We are temporarily shut down, but
have a full Stock of Lumber on hand
and we will be glad and able to take
care of the needs of our customers,
until business justifies operating.
Phone 44 if You Need Anything in Our
Line and it Will Have Prompt Attention
If
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T
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in business methods, and this
bank has kept' pact with .
them. t
While conservative in the
interest of SAFETY, our
equipment and business
methods are modern. Let us I
do business together to our '
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Surplus, :,. $90,000.00
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