THE KINSTON DAILY FREE PRESS
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TUESDAY' EVENING, JANUARY 12. 1915
The New York World hits the Texas Governor a pretty
hard blow when it declares that President Wilson hasn't
a single opponent in the ranks of the Democratic party,
whose opinion or influence is worth considering.
Well, anyway, KinHton did not expect to hold the first
place in tobacco sales all through the season for both
bright and dark leaf. Her record for the season has been
one that justly causes the folks hereabouts to feci proud.
The noted French sculptor, August E. Rodin, says the
war has killed art. From the accounts of the destruction
of the temples of art of the Old World, it is but fair to
presume that the artists will be kept quite busy replacing
the destroyed "shrines" at the conclusion of tho conflict.
The case of the New York lawyer, said to be the lawful
brother-in-law of one of Columbia's professors, in which
his double life has been shown up, calls for little sym
pathy for him. The woman, who he betrayed, ought to
have known better, and her case is n pitiable one, but the
law should be applied to the lawyer without leniency.
I President Shonts of the Interborough Company has no
tified the New York Public Service Corporation that all
Isteel cars would be put in the subway as quickly as they
could be made. The discards will be transferred to the
elevated lines. The railroad officials and the traveling pub
lic are thoroughly convinced that steel equipment is a
necessity In operating all trains, in order that the greatest
assurance of safe travel may be given the passengers.
attention to qualifications of the warden as a publicity
artist, and would suggest to some of the prima donnas"
that there are other advertising stunts besides "stolen
jewelry," by which one can get in the limelight.
1
In an interview given out following the subway acci
dent a few days ugo, the general manager of the Interbor
ough Transit Company, which operates the line, is quoted
as saying that there is no way, so far found, to prevent
short-circuiting in electric construction. Where the sub
way management is, perhaps, more liable to criticism than
n any other particular, is in allowing its curs to be over
crowded at the rush hours. It is a difficult proposition
too, to determine just how to correct that trouble. Cer
tainly no more trains can le run, for they are less than
two minutes apart now, and everybody who has lived in
a city and depended upon the street cars to take them to
and from business knows that the suggestion to wuit fo
the next car is nn exceedingly unwelcome one to every
: 1 I.I I
passenger. Jne nubility in cases oi accmenin wuiuu .
much less if the load was restricted to seating capacity
nr vrn mi nlirpuxt allowed in the standing row. As it
is, in the subway and most every other street car service
they are packed in until it is pructically impossible to
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move, lne laci inui oniy one ucuui iraun, num m
recent tie-up is remarkable, and good fortune and the
rescuers both should be accorded credit for the good work
A good many different kinds of romances have been
recorded and many word pictures of the troublesome mother-in-law
have been drawn, but the story from New York
of a young wife running off with her father-in-law and
leaving her husband and his mother to sue, respectively,
for divorce, so that she and the old fellow could get mar
ried, is entitled to the "palm," for it is believed to be
unique in' the annals of Cupid. Seriously speaking, the
old man was not very considerate of tho happiness of his
wife and son, whose welfare it was his duty to protect to
the best of his ability.
General Scott seems to have succeeded in his mission
after all, and if the agreement made by the Mexicans is
carried out, which situation is, of course, one to be seri
ously considered, there should be no further danger, of
necessity for armed intervention by the United States.
The Republican "fire-eaters" of the Congress will have to
ENGLAND'S NOTE
LEASES ADMINISTRATION
The preliminary note of England pleases the Adminis
tration, and it is regarded on both sides of the controver
sy as the precursor of an early and amicable ndjustmen
of the delicate situation which arose on account of Eng
land's interference with our shipping to neutral countries
The English admit that the principle on which the Amcr
iean protest was made is just, hut claim that in the prac
ical application, difficulties may arise which make i
nec!ni-v lor tnem io inieriere wun mo snip unit. -"-
eason given in the British note is that the United State
as not been able to date to give a very good guarantee
of the contents of all shipments, and that this uncertainty
has complicated things. No doubt the English point is
worthy of consideration and, in fact, President Wilson ha
already taken cognizance of that condition and issued
proclamation to shippers to make out honest manifests
for their exports. The tone of England's reply was not
surprise to The Free Press, for this pnper predicted
when the note of protest was sent, that England woul
ickly see the justness of our position and do her share
in making amends.
This government should not feel under any obligations
to protect the shipping of those manufacturers, who arc
prone to issue false bills of lading. Perhaps no better
way could be found to punish this class than to prepare u
black list, and have it understood that this government
will make no protest, when shipments from those, so listed
are interrupted or delaved for examination. Some such
position would enable England and other belligerent coun
tries to give a certain guarantee of uninterrupted pas
sage to all ships bearing this country's "O. K." and those
countries which did not show an inclination to so respect
our neutrality could he called to account, as was found
necessary. The honest shipper ought not to have any
concern about his goods reaching destination, and the dis
honest fellow ought ' to have no assurances whatsoever.
from tho government.
WHAT OTHERS SAY
CONSERVATION OF HEALTH VERY IMPORTANT
Winston-Salem Journal: "The health problem is the
greatest problem that tho cities of North Carolina have
to solve. How to conserve life is tho big question that
must be answered. Disease keeps up an incessant warfare
against the race, and eternal vigilance is the price of
health. We must fight without flinching and. we must
take on some water sooner or later about the harsh things tt,lof,t the most mo,1rn method8 of wnrfare if we a,e tH
they are saying with reference to President Wilson's Mexi
can policy. In the meantime the people are rejoicing
daily that he of "big stock" fame or other equally as un
certain quantities, which have been imposed upon tho coun
try by the "stand patters" in by-gone days, are not now
in the saddle at Washington.
The game warden of Fairfax county, Virginia, is re
ported to be looking for the Honorable William Jennings
Bryan, Secretary of State, it being alleged that Mr. Bryan
hunted rabbits in the Virginia fields on Christmas Day,
when the ground was covered with snow, a condition
which according to the Virginia statutes, makes hunting
out of order. The warden says he feels it is his duty to
enforco the law regardless of persons, and if he gets suffi
cient evidence to prove his charges, he will at once have
a warrant issued for the offender. Without knowing
anything about the merits of the case, except to venture
the assertion that Mr. Bryan would not willfully violate
any of the game laws of tho country, The Free Press calls
conquer the forces of poverty and death."
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t The Thinkers of the
Country Are the
Tobacco Chewers "
said one of the greatest thinkers
this country ever produced.
Says the Ball Player:
riiere wouldn't be many
double plays pulled off, if we
players didn't think pretty
straight and quick and rfchl.
Wc need snap judgment but
it's got to be good judgment
too.
" We can't afford to get up in the air except when the
ball's up there.
" That's why we use PICNIC TWIST instead of a dark
heavy tobacco. PICNIC- TWIST is mild and it's better
than water for keeping you from getting dry."
Men everywhere are finding that there's
all the tobacco satisfaction in a mild, sweet,
long lasting chew of PICNIC TWIST
without the "comeback" on the
found in strong tobacco.
nerves,
Try one of these soft twists
mellow part of the leaf and set:
of the mild,
for yourself.
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CHEWING
TOBACCO
" The Thinkers of the Country Are the Tobacco Chewers"
Also ;a economical freshness -preserving drums of 11
twists for 50c. sr XyW&
By virtue of the assessment
Moseley Creek Drainage . District ,
Craven county, in my handi for col.
lection for the year of 19Ut and
default in the payment, according to
the provisions of the existing law,
have levied on the lands of the foll
ing named persona; in said Mosele
Creek Drainage District, and will sell
the same at the Courthouse door iB
Kinston, N. C, at 12 o'clock M, Mon
day, the 1st day of February, 1915"
to satisfy said assessment and costs'
on same.
R. B. LANE,
Sheriff Craven County.
This 1st day of January, 1915, '
J. II. Barwiek, 29 acres, $22.7d!
Stephen Cobb, 58 acres, $70.97.'
Lesa Dunn, 4 acres, $5.34.
Daniel Frazier, 30 acres, $33.93.
Joe Ilargett, 8 acres, $8.13.
Joo King, 2 acres, $3.94.
Joe Lovick, 90 acres, $128.10.
P. T. Nobles, 48 acres, $84.80.
W. II. Smith, 50 acres, $68.72.
Moses Spivey, 305 acres, $445.45.
Joe Tilghman,, 70 acres, $128.10.
Alex. Tilghman, 15 acres, $13.01.'
Seth West, Estate, 2.G24 acres.
$3,537.32. h
Timber holders of Seth West Es
tate, $1,992.52.
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WAIT FOR
ZUDORA
TO THE FARMERS:
KEITH'S
GROUND AGRICULTURAL LIME
Composed of sea product, petrified
fish, clams, oysters, shells, etc, haj
soKer the high cost of fertilizer.
One-fourth price of guano, good for
all crops on any soil, can b naut
alone or mixed with compost, cotton
ieed meal, or fertilizer material.
Shipped loose or sacked. Jfor prices,
write B. F. Keith ComparitfjR. P. D.
No. 3, New Bern, N. C.
Tired!
Ara yea tired ? raa down ? il,f
It TarythinK yon do aa effort? Not
it l not laziness. Yon ara til. Yonr
yatam oe da a tonic. Your Stomach,
Kldnaya and Liver need atlrrlag up.
Nothing will do thia batter than
Electric
Bitters
50e. and $1.00 All DruUiiti
THE EGYPTIAN PROTECTORATE
Richmond News Leader: "Tho possibility of the evacua
tion of Egypt in some distant future, though, we confes
that it has been nothing but the shadow of a shade of
possibility of recent years, has now become an impossibil
ity," is the language the London Spectator uses in explain
ing the style of 'protectorate' involved in Great Britain!
change of relation to Egypt.
"That style, the Spectator goes on to state frankly, will
be the Tunisian, modeled on the French protectorate in
Tunis, and will constitute a sovereignty as complete and
as real as sovereignty in the technical sense.
"In other words, it means annexation under a ditferent
name, which, while a concession to khedival sensibilities
will be only another step toward the ultimate annexation
in name, as well as in fact, that was written in the book
of Egyptian destiny from the first hour of Itritish occupa
tion."
MARKETS
TODAY'S
QUOTATIONS
' PRODUCE
the
Wholesale Price Reported by
Kiaatoa Peanut Company
Pork 12U
Lard 14
Bacon, aide ., 15
Bacon, ham 20
Bacon, shoulder 15
Cora, bushel . . 80
Potatoes, sweet . . ............. 60
Eggs SO
Country butter . , 80
Hens, pound 10
Broilers, pound 12 H
Boosters, apiece , , . 25
TODAY'S
COTTON MARKET
New York, Jan. 12. Cotton futures
quotations today were:
Open Close
January 8.05
March 8.25 8.22
May 8.48 8.43
July 8.il 8.62
October 8.87 ....
Stop That Cough Now
When you catch Cold, or begin to
Cough, the first thing to do is to
lake Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey. It
penetrates the linings of the Throat
and Lungs and fights the Germs of
Disease, giving quick relief and nat
ural healing. "Our whole family de
pend on Pin-Tar-Honey for Coughs
and Colds," writes Mr. E. Williams,
Hamilton, Ohio. It always helps, 25c
at your druggist
adv.
WILMINGTON WANTS
A CITY MANAGER
Wilmington, Jan. 11. An entirely
new charter for the city of Wilming
ton embodying the city manager plan
will be submitted to the State Legis
lature to be voted upon at the next
municipal election, according to a de
cision reached at a conference between
Represcntatie N. P. Stacy and mem
bers of city council.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE ROUSE BANKING CO.
at LaGrange, in the State of North
Carolina, at the close of business,
December 31st, 1014.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts .... $134,107.47
Overdrafts secured 3,59t!.77
North Carolina State Bonds . 1,000.00
Hanking Houses, Furniture and
Fixtures 12,871.04
Due from Hanks and Bankers 5,204.4(1
Cash Items 186.54
Jold Coin 1,000.00
ilver coin, including all minor
coin currency . , ........ . 543.01
National bank notes -and other
U. S. notes 8,020.00
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF .
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
No. 9085
At Kinston, in the State of North Carolina, at the close of business, December 31st, 1914
RESOURCES
1(50,049.8!)
Total
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $25,000.00
Surplus fund 4,402.00
Undivided profits, less .cur
rent expenses and taxes
paid 409.00
Dividends unpaid 02.50
Bills payable 10,000.00
Time Certificates of Deposit 72,3!8.26
Deposits subject to check . . 53,740.53
Cashier's checks outstanding 508.08
Total 106.049.89
State of North Carolina, County of
Lenoir, bs:
I, T. R. Rouse, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
T. R. ROUSE, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 7th day of January, 1915.
GEO. L. TAYLOR, Notary Public
My commission expires January
1916.
Correct Attest:
John W. Sutton,
D. W. Fields,
R. G. Creech,
Directors,
VICE-PREST. GADSDEN
OF THE A. C L. DIES
Charleston, S. C Jan. 11. C. S.
Gadsden, second vice-president of the
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Com
pany, died today at Summerville, near
here. '
Mr. Gadsden was one of the survey
ors of the Charleston' and Savannah
road, and was the builder of the ori
ginal Charleston and Western Caro
lina Railroad, known then as the Port
Royal road, lie was 81 years old.
Loans and discounts $445,206,30
Overdratts, secured 13,070.91
O. S. Hoikls deposited to secure circula
tion (par value) 25,000.00
Other bonds to secure postal savings 5,000.00
Premium on bonds for circulation 781.25
Subscription of stock of Federal Re
serve bank $7,500.00
Less amount unpaid 0,250.00
Banking house, $20,808.90; furniture
and fixtures, $2,302.80
Due from Federal Reserve bank
Due from approved reserve agents in
central reserve cities 9,920.86
Due from approved reserve agents in
other reserve cities 53,837.44
Due from brinks and bankers (other than
above) 49,985.29
Checks on banks in the same city Or town
as reporting bank 3,495.80
Notes of ther national banks 8,290.00
Lawful money reserve in bank:
Specie 21,335.82
Legal-tender notes 1,000.00
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer
(not more than 5 per cent on circulation)
1,250.00
23,231.76
. 9,100.00
03,704.30
22,335.82
1,250.00
Total $671,761.49
State of North Carolina, County of Lenoir, ss:
I, I). F. Wooten, Cashier of the above named bank,
do solemnly swear that the above statemest is true to
the best of my knowledge and belief.
D. F. WOOTEN, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of
January, 1915.
C, OETTINGER, Notary Public.
My commission expires March 16, 1915.
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $100,000.00
Surplus fund 25,000.00
Undivided profits
Less current expenses, interest, and
taxes paid 30,731.28
Circulating notes 25,000.00
Due to banks and bankers (other than
above) 042.42
Dividends unpaid I..-,.....:.;. 5,050.00
Individual deposits subject to
check 295,765.47
Certificates of deposit due in less i,
than 30 days 133,470.93
Certified checks 123.29 .
Cashier' checks outstanding . 3,193.34 " "
Postal savings deposit 150.68
State and municipal deposits 11,834.08
Deposits with notice it less than
30 da; ......... j...., 444,537.79."
Bills payabb, including obligations repre
senting money borrowed 40,000.00
Total 671,761.49
CORRECT ATTEST:
; J. F. Taylor,
S. II. Isler, . .
H. E. Moseley,
Direcotrs.
We Appreciate Your Patronage
GRAY & WATERS
Barber Shop
In Hood Basement ' "
Miss Sallie Kdpalrick
Professional Nurse'
308 E. Vernon Ave. Phone 183
Dr. O. L. WILSON
Dfcttrt
Office oyer J. E. Hood ft Co.
Store.