THE KINSTON DAILY FREE PRESS
VIIE DAILY FREE PRESS
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KINSTON FREE PRESS CO, INC, KINSTON. N. C.
IL GALT BRAXTON........ EDITOR AND BIANAGER
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 14
Carranta's big talk hasn't "skeered" anybody in Wash
ington, nor have the administration folks thought it nec
essary to "take any water" on the "anti-shooting procla
mation." ;
Ever notice how big and loud some folks have to speak
to be beard.' That's the case with the erstwhile president
pro-ten of Mexico. Me makes a lot of noise, but doesn't
say much. ,
, - Hiierta evidently feels secure in his "adopted" home.
The strong language which he uses would indicate such
to be the case beyond the shadow of a doubt He says
the fellow who started that rumor about his willingness to
Join hands with one Villa is a malicious falsehood, at least,
that Is what he inferred. He made it a little bit less par
liamentary. ymmsrfm -
.The collectors seera to be pestering our friends over in
Charlotte and down in New Bern somewhat That is we
would assume as much after reading what they have to
aay. The Charlotte News thinks the man who evacuates
his offlce during the first three days of the month is doing
so for "strategic reasons" and the New Bern Sun observes
that their species of collector doesn't permit any such
- evasions, but ia capable of "hot pursuit" The New Bern
variety is. the natural one, found scattered pretty generally
throughout the country.
. The Investigation now irt progress in New York State
to ascertain the condition of working girls and their meth
ods of making their meagre pay go round is developing
some interesting and pathetic information. Some of tne
girls have testified to having skipped a meal, and some
times two meals a day for a week or two in order to save
up enough to purchase a pair of needed shoes or a coat
Is there any wonder that so many young women fall into
the so-called "easy way." The various organisations that
, have interested themselves in securing adequate living
wages for the shJj) girls in the large cities are doing
work that will always redound to their credit To think of
the countless sums of money being squandered in revelry
and high priced cafes in the larger cities by men whose
girl employes are almost starving to death is enough to
make one's blood boil with indignation.
WHAT ABOUT OUR
POOR CHILDREN?
The time for Santa Claus' visit is drawing very near,
and there are boys and girls in Kinston to whom a visit
from the old gentleman is not expected, or at least not
possible, unless it be through the charity of some more
fortunate. The Associated Charities and other societies
will no doubt be glad to have the names of those chil
drenfatherless ones, or those whose fathers, on account
of reverses, are unable to provide them with any tokens
of the aeason. These little ones should be taken care of.
Not that much money be expended on any one of them,
for there are hungry ones to be fed, and it is far more
important that bread be provided than toys. It doesn't
take much to get a small doll or a ball, or some little toy
that would gladden the heart of the poor little unfortu
nates, old enough to miss the toy, and too young not to
miss it, and no boy or girl within the confines of the city,
should be allowed to go without some little plaything.
The Sunday schools will have their Christmas enter
tainments and provide for many of the poorer children
known to them, but unfortunately, many of the children
are not in Sunday schools, and are not on any of the
Sunday school lists, and unless some special effort be
made to enroll them, it is most probable that they will
be overlooked entirely.
In order that there may be as little chance as pos
sible for such to occur, The Free Press will undertake to
get the names of the boys and girls in the city, who are
likely to be left off of Santa's visiting list, and to pass
these names on to responsible organizations. Let all
readers of The Free Press look about them and find out
those who are in distress and send in their names. These
should be written and the addresses given plainly, so
that no mistakes will occur. The Free Press will under
take to prevent duplications as far as possible in turning
the lists over to Sunday school classes, the Associated
Charities, lodges and other societies which will assume
the responsibility. The names should be sent in this
week by all means. '. If it is in your heart to do a worthy
act this Christmas-time, this suggestion may be of in
terest to you.
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KITCHIN'S OPPOSITION
The report from Washington that Representative Fibis
Garrett of Tennessee had signified his ambition to be the
next leader of the Democratic majority of the House,
succeeding Senator-elect Oscar Underwood, and his avowed
candidacy for the place, which the friends of Hon. Claude
Kitchin think rightfully belong to the Tar-Heel Congress
man, is a surprise in this section. It has been understood
all the while that some opposition would develop to the
elevation of Mr. Kitchin, who is the second ranking mem
er of the House Ways and Means Committee, and by
virtue of which fact, as well as his long tenure of office
and distinguished service, is the logical man for the
place. Mr. Garrett has not been considered seriously in
that connection before, so far as is known in this, Mr.
Kitchin's home district Mr. Garrett is comparitivcly un
known, and his position of third member of the Rules Com
mittee is the most important assignment that he has had.
The first report goes further, and says that Mr. Garrett has
President Wilson's endorsement and will have his support
for the leadership. That phase of the situation, if it is
true, is the one of real moment, for the President has
demonstrated that he has a way of getting his views to
stick, and any member with the President's backing could
be looked upon as a more or less formidable candidate,
The friends of Mr. Kitchin claim that more than enough
votes have already been assured him to make his election
certain- Have thoae "pledges" been made so binding that
they could not be disregarded under pressure from the
administration's influence in favoring another candidate?
That aspect of the fight is the one to be most seriously
considered. Mr. Garrett's candidacy would not attract
more than passing mention without the report of Mr.
Wilson's attitude but with that report, it becomes a prob
lem of more or less proportions.
A later report says Mr. Wilson has stated he will not
oppose Mr, Kitchin or interfere with the selection of
House leader. Tho hands-off policy is perhaps the best
one for the President to pursue, but no doubt his wishes
in the matter will bo considered and have their weight
in the choice of party leader of the lower branch of the
Congress. Mr. Wilson's statement that he will not op
pose does not affirm that he will favor, and the friends
of Mr. Kitchin would much prefer that he have the Presi
dent's endorsement even if ho takes no active part in
the selection.
The final touch of approval of the committees or their
repressntattvos in session in Washington upon the Wada
cotton Loan fund plan gives promise of early relief for
the cotton producers of the South, who have been hard
presjed on account of the lack of market for their chief
crop this fall. Those present at the meeting in the Na
tion's capital Monday were optimistic and think condi
tions will be much benefitted. The prevailing opinion of
those gathered was that the next year's crop must be ma
terially curtailed, and plans for emphasizing the import
ince of this course to the farmers are being perfected.
Tho final touch of approval of the committees or their
VOX P0PULI
Editor of The Daily Free Press:
The North Carolina Confederate
Veterans' Association wants the State
to increase the appropriation for pen
sions to the ex-Confederate soldiers
of the States.
At the meeting of the association,
which was held in the House of Rep
resentatives this fall the following
committee was named to petition the
next Legislature to increase the pen
sions for ex-Confederate soldiers of
.North Carolina: Hon. Judge Walter
Clark, Mr. M. O. Sherrill, Captain W.
S. linebery. Major W. A. Graham
- and Mr. J. C Birdsong.
1 Mr, J. C. Birdsong said that North
Carolina promised the soldiers who
went to the front that they and their
families would be cared for, He fur
ther declared that the old soldiers do
not get enough, and he wanted the
committee to petition the Legislature
to Increase the pensions. He further
said that any soldier who served four
years should be paid a pension to
show recognition of service rendered.
Now, Mr. Editor, as an old soldier
of Lenoir county, and one of the Im
mortal Six Hundred with Lieutenant
Joe Darden of said county, we ask
that our honorable ex-senator, Dr. j
John Pollock, be asked to go to Ra-I'-'gh
at the meeting of the next Leg
islature, and join with Judga Walter
Clark and other members of the eom
n.i'.tce to 1 1 tsent the old soldiers of
Lenoir county.
Yours truly,
J. W. BROTHERS.
LaGrange, N. C, Dec. 15, 1914.
MARKETS
TODAY'S
QUOTATIONS
PRODUCE
Wholesale Prices Reported by the
Kinston Peanut Company
Pork 12 H
Bacon, side , 18
Lard , n
Bacon, ham . .. 25
Bacon, shoulder 18
Corn, Bushel i.oo
Potatoes, sweet 50
Eggs t. ao
Country butter 30
Hens, pound io
Broilers, pound 12
Turkeys, pound 15
Roosters," apiece 25
Geese, apiece 40
TODAY'S
COTTON MARKET
New York, Dec 16. Quotations on
the local cotton exchange today were:
January .... .. ........7.14 7.19
March ., .............. 7.34 7.35
May .. 7.M t.ks
December 8.98 6.91
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 30 Years
Always bears
tne
Signature of
CAROLINA RAILROAD
TIME TABLE NO. 1.
r-riocuve uctooer 4, 6:00 a. m.
Firrt class freight and passenger
South Bound North Bound
332 333
Daily. STATIONS Daily.
A. M. P. M. I
7:35 Ar Kinston Lv. 5:00 j
s 7:29 Hines Junction s5:07j
f7:16 Pools f 5:21 1
s 7:11 Dawson s 5:32
s 7:01 Glenfield s 5:43 j
C:55 Suggs Siding f 5:50
6:45 Lv Snow Hill Ar 6:00 :
All trains goverened by the Nor-,
flok Southern rules while using the4-,
track from Kinston to Hines June- j
tion, and subject to the orders of its
superintendent j
The above schedule is given as in- i
formation only, and is supposed to be
the time that trains will arrive and
depart, but it is not guaranteed.
WM. HAYES,
General Superintendent
R. A. HONEYUTT,
.Superintendent
Kinston, N. C
' i G. A. JONES, F. ft P. A.
We Lead - Others Follow
At this great GOING OUT OF BUS
INESS 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 8c Sons
QBssEsarHzsasBa
CTQUR WEEKLY LIMERICK f
We know ot a farmer, by ine name ot MCWdue,
Who long, has. found this, a good; place, to
HE HS BEEN
CON ING TO
675
wS OUR
OE
FOR - YEARS
OR MORE,
And as yet, he hes never been "held up" or "wavloi
WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON
An Established Reputation for FalrDeal!ng
We handle'gocd quality ofGocd, marked witha fair margin ofprofit.
We Guarantee Everything Exactly as Represented
Stand readv to make right that which is not right
AND SOLICIT YOUR VTRADE
D. V. DIXON & SON
0MMOREWEE&
So much to do in that week. Makef the J
work of selectinglhe gifts easy by making ' 1
this store your headquarters. Here are so
many suitable articles cannot enumerate
them. For grown ups and for children.
Come and see. SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED SERVICE UN
SURPASSED. : . :
K JS.".i '."i i . i Sn " ' ' -i T i 7T i li T ,. - "sSa
Member American Guild of Piano Toners, Cincinnati, O.
250 Pounds of Plano Re
pairing Material Carried
Correct Piano
Tuning
PLAYER PIANO S
and Pipe (Church) Organ. Work
Ref citing, Voicing, Regulating
and Reconstructing
Win. O. BARNWELL,
Atlanta, Ga.
FREE EXAMINAT.ON
(In Town)
4th WEEK
KINSTON, N.C.
109 North Mclewean St. , .. .
Write Me Care General Delivery
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At the Court House Door in Kinston
Sat yrejay. P
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at 2 O'CIock
Consisting of Wagons, 3 Carts, Double and Single
Plow, Harness, Mower and Rake, 33 Sacks High
Grade Fertilizer, Horses and Mules, Buggies and
Harness
Terms of Sale s Islhi.
..V? .
Any of the above Property can be
bought from T. B. Brown, privately,
at any nine except Sunday
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