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1 (Entered at the postofnee at Kinston, North Carolina, a
wond clasa matter under act or congress, March .t, 1H7.)
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WEDNESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER 2, 1914
The Wilson Times' "Greater Wilson Edition" Is a cred
itable paper filled with the usual special edition exploita
tion of the communty's resources and business enter
prises. It it gratifying to know that Wilson in so prosperous.
Twenty days left in which to purchase your Christmas
presents. That includes Christmas Eve, when it is too
late to mail and the stocks will be all picked over to sny
nothing of the worn-out shop people. Buy now and avoid
the rush.
The Greensboro Record, edited by "Old Man" Joe Recce,
has at last shunted the advertising from the two outside
columns of the first page, and the effect is just what was
to be expected the front page looks like the "real stuff
now. Congratulations to the Record, for we know it wan
like pulling eye teeth to get those "squatters" off the
"preferred," next to reading matter on page one.
Why cant Lenoir take step to erect a modern building
which, in' its appointments and facilities, will lend to the
dispatch of the county's business? The sanitation of the
present obsolete htructure is nauseous to the peo
ple, who have to use it The acoustics of the
building are such that, it is said by those who have to
speak and listen in the court-rooms, frequently witnesses
have to repent, an dthen their testimony loses its force
and points of evidence, no doubt, are overlooked by the
juries because f their inability to catch them. Why
. . .
should Lenoir fall behind her water counties, anyway
Wayne, Pitt. Wake, etc., have no better right to handsome
well-appointed rourt-houses thnn has Lenoir. None of
m:ikr nnv better financial showing than the
one referred to above. Lenoir ought to fret in line and
fn. the rireniiiiitionti for a new building. Can it be
done ?
POLITICIANS STILL
PUZZLED OVED RETURNS
The Wilson Times advertises Wilson as the "leading
exclusive loose leaf bright tobacco market in the world."
Just by way of warning our friends over in that neck of
the woods, Wilson will have to greatly exceed all previ
ous years' records this time in order to remain on the top
perch, for Kinston is keeping up the marvelous pace that
her sales have followed all the season, and there may lie
some claims over in this section after the close of the
present selling period.
1
Secretary of the Navy Daniels has issued orders that
the singing of the "It's A Long Way to Tipperary," a
military march song osed by the British, be barred from
the repertoire of the Navy songsters. This appears to be
doing the "neutrality stunt" to the limit, if indeed, it
hasn't passed that point The singing or playing of the
airs of the belligerents by neutral countries should not
be construed as violating neutrality, and such a con
struction would appear to be far fetched. As a matter of
fact, it is a question if the airs of the warring nations are
sufficiently identified aa such, in the minds of the soldiers
and tailors and the general public of America us to even
suggest the particular country to the singers or their
audience. Let Americans remain neutral, but let them be
just plain Americans and not be straining at gnats and
playing to the gallariea.
AMKRICAN PRESTIGE
NOT A MILITARY ONE
It is to be hoped that the attitude of Prcident Wilson
toward the Gardner resolution for a congressional inves
ligation of the miliary strength of this country is,
reported, in opposition to such a course. It is said by
those close to the President that should his opinion be
sought on the matter that he would oppose it on the
ground that nothing in the way of information, which
was not already in hand, would be developed. There is
certainly no time to be talking about big navies and
great armaments. The United States enjoys a prestige
among the powers of the world, which is enjoyed by no
other nation beneath the stars. That prestige has been
built un by other thnn military prowess. American insti
tutions have always leen the antithesis of those of th
militarism of foreign powers, and the forfeiting
America's position for one of military power would retro
u-rade this nation a centurv. if not more. The American
government is of, by and for the people a free people
x God-fearing and God-serving people. The "might make
light" method has never prevailed, and never will unless
the underlying principles of the structure of this govern
ment :ire altered. In order for America to stand at the
head of the "pence procession" and counsel the nations
of the world to lay aside their arms and turn their atU-n
tion to pursuits that are ennobling and upbuilding, it is
necMiiary that her example be consistent with her teach
ing. So long as this government is directed by level
hcadel, trung-minded, God-guided men, whose motives
are actuated by the right spirit, there will bo no neei
for all this armament that some advocate. Let America
keen on in the even tenor of her way, and continue to
preaci "jwnce on earth, good-will toward all men," am
show by her example that she is sincere.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
THE QUESTION OF GREATEST IMPORTANCE
Wilmington Dispatch: "The question of 'Who started
the European war?' has very properly been abandoned
in favor of 'Who is going to stop it?'"
The appeal of the United Charities should not go un
heard. There are a great many apparent opportunities
for almsgiving, and a great deal of money is given to in
dividual beggars, some worthy and others unworthy. The
machinery of an organised charity makes it possible for
sufficient investigation to be made to avoid much of the
giving of assistance, where it is not merited, and it is far
better that the charity of the people he handled in a
systematic way through one channel, which will not dupli
cate the bestowals to the detriment of more worthy
claimants. AH applicants for aid and the needy should
be reported to the United Charities in order that due
investigation may be made. The street-begging habit
should be discouraged, and the best way to discourage it
it to decline to "patroniice" it, and refer the beggars to
the United Charities. It hat been found that the really
needy and worthy will not object to investigation, while
on the other hand, the impostors flee at the suggestion.
A NEW COURT-HOUSE IN ORDER
FOR LENOIR
Wayne County opened, with elaborate ceremony Mon
day, its magnificent new court-house. Pitt county has a
splendid modern temple of justice, Wake is building a
suitable cklifice, and other prosperous counties in the
State are providing adequately for the business of the
people. A few weeks ago when Judge George Rountrco
of Wilmington adjourned Superior Court here, he took
occasion to comment on the Lenoir county building, say
ing that it was a disgrace to the county. The report of
the auditor on the county finances shows that the county
is entirely out of debt, and owns considerable property.
SOME "KILLING" EH!
Italciirh News & Observer: "Have five million been
daved? asked the Montgomery Adviser, (ant say
about the men, but there's something been done to the
English language by our esteemed contemporary."
SOME PROVOCATION, NO DOUBT
Richmond New Leader: " 'The wife of a prominent
California preacher answers his suit for divorce by say
ing that while he was an ideal Christian in church he was
so much the opposite at home that he actually scorned
her poems." There are some poems not only calculated
to evoke the scorn of a parson, but almost provoke him
to swear."
CAROLINA IS ALL RIGHT
Rocky Mount Telegram: "The Dm ham Herald thinks
"A Carolina football fan is a fair example of what an
optimist should be.' In justice ,to the Carolina team this
year, however, it should be said that the Sophomores that
played against the well-seasoned, four-year trained Vir
ginia club, made a showing that must be gratifying to
those who have athletics in charge at the University. The
Carolina team as it now stands, and aided by the present
excellent system of gleaning the State for the best ath
letic talent is going to be heard from in the not far dis
tant future."
PERSONALITY IS ALWAYS TO UK
RECKONED WITH
Winston-Salem Journal: "Of considerably more than
passing interest was the dispatch carried by the Sunday
papers, in which was related the story of the victory of
William Elsa Williams, Democrat, over his Republican op
ponent as Congressman-at-Large from the State of Illi
nois, the victory of Mr. Williams, wno was voted upon
by the people of the entire State, gives the Democrats
as much right to claim Illinois as the Republicans hae.
The Republicans elected the Senator, but we believe their
victory was due largely to the personality of the candi
date, and not to the unpopularity of the policies of the
Wilson administration,"
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Bacon, ham .,; . . . , , . , , .... 25
Bacon, shoulder 18
Lard ............... ......... M
Corn, Bushel .............. 1.00
Potatoes, aweet ............. 0
Eggt ................... 80
Country batter 80
Hens, pound 10
Broilers, pound V2i
Guineas, apiece 20
Geese, apiece 40
Turkeys, pound 15
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By Burton k. Standish
TWritten for the I'.uted Press)
Washington, Dec. J. -The amazing
spectacle of a political party gaining
strength in one llou- ( Congress,
while losing hharply in the other, is
titill causing tormn'-M here today
among politicians. In the Inst elect
ion, the Democrats made decided gums
in the Senate, but their majority in
the House was reduced n more than
one hundred. In short, the Democrat
lost more than 50 scats in the House,
which was filled by Republicans,
while in the Senate not a single Dem
ocrat who was up for re-election was
defeated, while several Republicans
were replaced by Dcrrocn.is, notab
ly in California, wluie I'belan sur
prised the country by winning, and in
Wisconsin, where the old time group
of the Republican party, after de
feating La Follette's friends in a
straightout primary f.ght, was unable
to hold the Democrats.
In Illinois, where the victory of
Roger C. Sullivan had been looked for,
the Democrats did not lose a seat,
though they lost a splendid chance
to gain one. The same circumstances
prevailed in Ohio, v. here Burton. Re
publican will be succeeded by Hard
ing, Republican, in New York where
Root, Republican, wilj be succeeded
by Wadsworth, Republican, in Kans
as, where Bristow, Rcpublicr.ii, will
be succeeded by Curtis, Republican,
and in Connecticut, where Brandc-
gee was re-elected.
All this brings up the question of
whether the Republicans can gain
control of the Senate in the presi
dential election two years hence.
Cautious prognosticates do not be
lieve it possible, even in the event of
a Kepuoliean lami-sime. .-miouio a
Republican house president be swept
into office, even on a perfect tidal
wave of republicanism, it is believed,
it would almost be out of the quest
ion to hope for a Republican Senate
until the incoming Republican admin
istration was two year: old.
A glance over the li. t of Sen.itor-
whose terms cxpiie two years hence I
will show the convincing reasons be-j
hind this line of argument. The Dem
ocrats, as a result of the election just -
over, will have ;i senators, xne re
publicans .'If. and the Progressives j
one. 1 ne terms 01 inir.y :v
these Senators will cxeiiv in 1 VI
their successors being elected in the!
Ion! "oMhese thirty 'two." eventi-e.. j COUfifi'S CSfifiY KilCflOO !
ire Democrats, fourteen Republican- , I
and one Progressive.
The Democrats are: Ashurst, of
Arizona, Oryan, of Florida, Chilton,
of West Virginia, Culberson, of Tca-.
Hitchcock, of Nebraska, .Johnson, of
Maine, Kern, of Indiana, Lea, of Ten
nessee, liCe 01 Maryland, Marline, 01
New Jersey, Myers, of Montana,
O'Gorman, of New York, Pittman, of
Nevada, Komerene, of Ohio, Heed, of
Missouri, Swunson,' of , Virginia, and
Williams, of Mississiopi.
The fourteen Republicans are:
Catron, of New Mexico, Chirp, ot
Minnesota, (lark, of Wyoming,
Du Pont, of Delaware, La Follette, of
Wisconsin, Lippitt, of Rhode Island,
jodge, of Massachusetts. McCumbcr,
of North Dakota, McLean, of Con
necticut, Oliver, of Pennsylvania,
'age, of Vermont, Suthci land, of
Utah, Townsend, of Michigan and
Works, of California. I
The Progressive is Poindexter, of
Washington. j
To get control of the Senate at the
ection two years hence, it would be
necessary tor the republicans to re- I
elect all the republican Senators in I
list just given, counting in I
Oindexter, or to elect a republican
in his place, and to elect republicans
in the place of at least seven of the
democrats. Disregarding the possi
bility of the democrats winning in
one of the republican states, the re
publicans have an excellent chance of
defeating the democrats in Maine,
Ohio ami Nebiaska. but after that the
hances become slim.
This leaves them with four states
to cany for senator now represented
democrats and the following list
loubtful. .-.fates; New York, West
irgima, Indiana, New Jersey and
Montana, this year, so it would not
cm that the prospects were good
here, while Montana elected a Dcmo-
ratic Renrcst utative this year.
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AND SHOP SENSIBLY
These are days that appeal to us-Savs
of suggestion. In choosing your Christ
mas gifts select useful articles-articles
of Quality and Distinctiveness. This
store abounds in opportunity to the
shopper. But you must see it for
yourself.
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Ml'. EOUR WEEKLY LIMERICK
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We know of a farmer, by the name of McWade
Who long, has found this, a good place to trade.'
HE HAS BEEN
COMING TO
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FOR - YEARS
OR MORE,
Ana es yet, he has never been "held up" or ' wavla Id.'
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON
Afi Established Reputation for Fair Dealing
We handle a good quality of Goods, marked with a fair margin of profit.
We Guarantee Everything Exactly as Represented
Stand ready to make right that which is not right
AND SOLICIT YOUR .TRADE
YON Rr SOW
''Patronize Home Industry'
JOB PRINTING
We .ire Lquipped ' Handle Yctir
Orders for Hii;h -"Irade Jc.!
Printi"g.
Orders Carefully an'l Promptly Fxeruted
We Make the Best Grade
i.nnr.R heads.
VU.DDING INVITATIONS,
CARDS rGPv ALL PURPOSES,
CIRCULARS, LARGE AND
SMALL,
ENVELOPES.
POSTERS.
We have Conn:vtioiis with Engravers
and Hhnk Book Makers wuich en
alda us In Promptly 1 landle
Orders for Engraving and
all kiiuis o( Blank Cook
Making.
Kinston Free Press Co.
Incorporated
Publishers and Job Printers
Anything
Printing
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We Lead -- Others Follow
At this great GOING OUT OF BUS
INERS SALE you can find anything
you wish that will be suitable for
HIS or HER CHRISTMAS GIFT.
Why pay more, when you can buy
the same goods here for less money.
We are positively going out of busi
ness and everything must be sold by
JANUARY 1st.
M
Adler Sc Sons
COTTON MARKET
.none
New York, Pre. 2. Open in quo
tations on the Cotton KM-hunge to
day were:
January
March
May ..
December '
Closing figures were:
January
March
May;...
December
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
CASTORIA
NOTICE.
The undersigned, having been ap
pointed and duly qualified as execu
trix of the estate of M. H. Cnrr, de
ceased, all persons having claims
. 7 .4S j claims against said estate are noti
.7.5!) fied to exhibit the same before the
.7.15 undersigned on or before December
j 3rd, 1D15, or this notice will be plead
,7.30 d in bar of their recovery. All per
.7.48 sons indebted to said estate will please
.7.61 make immediate payment.
7.16 This 2nd day of December, 1914.
VIRGINIA CARR,
cm 17V. ki.mi?v nut.! ru :.ueceMea-
IViiul AVJlSllLfl ITllflAJ D "WJiEtN, Attorney.
tvoOH kAoo . 12-3, ID, 17, 24, 31 Jan 1
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The Mailmal Bzvk of ICisiston
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SSREAT
PROGRESS
HAS BEEN
MADE
in business methods, and this
bank has kcptpace with
them. m
While conservative in the
interest of SAFETY, our
equipment and business
methods are modern. Let us
do business together to our
mutual advant jgeJ .
Capita!, $100,000.00,
Surplus, $90,000.00
"TKE DLOtST AND SfRQNGEST BANK 01 THE COUNTY.''
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