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THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 11. IMS
If aqual suffrage continuea to b favorably reported by
many mora leglalatures throughout the country, North
Carolina and ona or two other Southerners will hold rather
lonely 'positions on I the question. '
s. The Judge-solicitor controversy at New Bern is re
grettable. It is to be hoped that an early adjustment
of the differences may be reached in order that the busi
ness of the court, which requires the co-operative work
of both to dispose of, may not suffer by reason of the
strained relations that seem to exist there.
should be given fop the age of the offending boy as well
as girl, but certainly any grown man who would take ad
vantage of a fourteen-year-old girl should be confined
in some penal institution away from society. When the
vote in the House was taken there were thirty members
absent, and the measure lost by only eight votes. Another
bill presented at a more propitious time might carry.
The Lusitanla' had at least one precedent, which the
world knew nothing of until Wednesday, for flying the
Stars and Stripes to evade a hostile submarine. That of
her sister ahip, the Orduna, whirh It is reported, flew the
American colors off and on, beginning on January Slat,
soon after her departure from Britain's shores. Why
doesnt the "Mistress of the Seas" ask Uncle Sara to con
voy her merchant ships with soma of his "Skeered-o'.
nothing" (with full credit to the gentlerasn from Mis
sissippi, from whom we swiped the phrase) boats. If the
Enrllih are so aDorehensive of submarine dangers, they
had better have some of those ocean palaces interned
on this side of the "nond." so that when the ship purchase
bill is passed they will be available. Otherwise they may
be at the bottom.
' Some of those New York and Chicago cold bread eaters
will be sorry about tha things they have been wont to
say anent the good old corn bread or "io Boutniana. i
Now. that the cold variety costs penny a loaf more it;
would have been right handy if those, living in the sone
of the increase, had learned to like our kind.
' Count Bonl has lost again in his suit for divorce, the
granting of which would give him the privilege of remar-
rying. Anna Gould, from whom he la seeking annullment
of the; marriage ties secured hers way back In 1906,
and has been the Duchess of Tallyrand for some years.
Looks a little rough on thet Count to keep him in leash
all these years.
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. The News and Observer says "Villa is beginning to Ag
ar again In the press dispatches from Mexico, and that
means that events will move swiftly." , The Free Press
agrees . with its esteemed contemporary that things will
move when Villa takes part, but pray tell us when it
Was that Villa was out of tha press dispatches from Mex
ico? It appears that he has alwaya had some part in
the affairs down there.
' . Elsewhere In today's Free Press will be found draft
of an ordinance, which has been in force In the City of
Birmingham, Alabama for seven or eight years, the pur
i pose of which la to minimise the breeding of house flies
by the elimination of their breeding places. The ordin
ance is printed as information for the public and for the
committee, appointed at the recent meeting of the Council
' to draft an anti-fly ordinance.
Count Zeppelin has expressed a desire to fly across the
Atlantic and according to an exclusive copyrighted United
Press story, printed In Tuesday's Free Press, he wants to
be the first aviator to accomplish that feat. Here's hop
ing that when the Count sets sail for American shores
'that his mission will be an amicable one, and that the
: honor of being first will be the sole compelling motive of
the basardous undertaking. ' No, thank you, we prefer
;not to form the habit of looking skyward perforce of the
j danger of an enemy's dropping bombs upon us.
j Tonight the business and professional !.. r Kinston.
. the farmers of Lenoir, Greene, Duplin, Pender, Onslow,
' Pitt, Jones, Craven and any others interested are urged
to be present at the City Hall to discuss and hear dis
cussed tha proposed Kinston fair. The Chamber of Com
merce has been greatly interested in this project, and
President Canady is very anxioua that the movement get
a definite start tonight Let every citiien of these parts
', wh can possibly do so, be on hand and become a "booster"
tonight
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;; ' Senator Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania had to be re.
moved from the Senate chamber yesterday morning after
tha upper branch of the Nation's Assembly had been in
continuous session for almost forty hours. The Senator'i
temperature had reached the hundred mark. It might be
'food Idea to use the thermometer pretty generally on
those stand-patters, and maybe others would be found
whose "desirable" absence might be advised by the phy
sician. The stenographers were exhausted, and had tc
be relieved by an extra force. Why not use the dicta
phone in such circumstances? ,
: It is to be regretted that the Legislature failed to see
the hoed of throwing greater safeguards around the chas
tity of young girls. The bill to raise the age, when a
young girl can surrender her honor to an unprincipled
brute, from fourteen to aixteen, was based on a righteous
principle, and should have had the endorsement of the
legislators. If the measure, introduced by the member
of Guilford, had objectionable features, amendments could
hsve been made and still the needed relief 'given. The
members of the General Assembly seem to be fighting shy
t f everything that smacks of giving the weaker aex a bet
ter dance. There seems to be a feeling that some enter-
-e for equal-suffrage, will be driven If any bllli
i ? to the welfare of woman are favorably con-
'. The Tree IVe believes that due consideration
President Wilson has let it be known that he will call
an extraordinary session of Congress if the filibustering
Republicans continue to block the passage of the ship
Durchase bill. The Democratic party will have to stand
the blame for 'the unnecessary expense and the conduct
of the seven deserters in the heat of the Senate's battle
last week is afono responsible. Had these Senators re
mained true to their colors the Administration's bill would
have been put through without the necessity for an extra
session. It is to be hoped that the majority will even now
continue the plan of continuous session until the wind
jamming crowd baa been routed. An extraordinary ses
sion of Congress at a time when the country's revenues
are so depleted is particularly unfortunate, necessary
though it may be.
WHY NOT BANISH THE FEE SYSTEM
TO THE "TALL UNCUT
The practice of letting law violators off. with a sus
pended judgment and the payment of costs s apparently
becoming too general in this community. There may be
and no doubt there are many cases where the offense com
mitted is a technical one, and tha assessment of costs fully
commensurate with the act but ia that the case with the
majority of those who are permitted to "come up" with
the costs and go on their way rejoicing? Hasn't the fee
system something to do with the situation? Isn't it about
time for the people of this Commonwealth to banish the
iniquitous "so much per,", and put tha compensation of
its magistrates and all other servants on a basis less
conducive to miscarrying justice. ; The fee system has
ever had a tendency to develop the spirit of "111 get
mine," whether or no, and it is bad. The fee system
should bo banished lock, stock and barrel to the "tall
uncut" ' , '
WHAT OTHERS SAY v
THE COAST LINE'S CASE.
Charlotte Observer: "It has been the history of the
Atlantic Coast Line management that ita policy with
both the public and the men it employs is one of fairness
and frankness. This Is made manifest in the Coast Line's
presentation of the case recently settled by conference in
the Governor's office. The fact is made clear that there
had been no breach of faith on the part of the Coast Line
in the performance of its contract with the State, and the
published correspondence puts that road into the full
confidence of the people.
SAVOYARD NOT ALONE IN CONVERSATION
New Bern Sun: "That veteran Washington corres
pondent, Savoyard, in referring, to the Democratic leader
of the Senate declares that "never has a President had
more loyal support than this man has given, and not in
forty years has the Senate been more ably, more success
fully, more brilliantly led than this man has led it' Only
exceptional merit could call forth a grand chorus of praise
of the same extravagant variety as that quoted. Senator
Simmons is winning an abundance of glory for himself
and his State."
MOONLIGHT SCHOOL WORK IN
JOHNSTON COUNTY.
Smithlirld Herald: "Johnston county is fast taking the
lead among North Carolina counties In the moonlight
Khool work. This idea which first found an outlet in the
schools of the rural districts in Kentucky, has spread
until It has touched a number of counties in North Caro
lina. The idea, as it was first put into practical opera
tion, was for those who could neither read nor write
among the adult population. In Johnston county it is
taking on a broader work, and many who can read and
write are taking part in the moonlight schools to improve
themselves along needed lines.
"So far as we are able to learn at the present five of
these moonlight schools are being conducted in Johnston
county. The first one to be established was at Pine
Grove school, in Pleasant Grove township. Since then
these schools have been established at Pomona school in
Smithfield township, Messey school, in Bentonsville town
ship, Meadow school In Meadow township, and Woodard
School in Beulah township. Good work is being done at
all these places and fine results are expected.
"The moonlight school at Pomona was organised last
week with about fifty taking part. Not all of these, of
sourse, are unlettered, but quite a number have gone and
asked the teachers to Inatruct them in farm 'arithmetic
and other mattera which com up in their daiW work. Neit
Thursday night they are to have a spelling match, the
community agreeing to spell against the twenty best spel
lers of the schooL . -. "." '
"Afoul forty-two have been enrolled in the niaht school
at Massey School and thera ia much enthusiasm. At Wood
ard School the Moonlight school waa organised with II.
At all these places there is deep interest shown and
much good Is bound to mult j
VOX POPULI
DR. HYATT WISELY
SUCGESTS REMOVAL
OF SEGREGATED DISTRICT.
Editor The Free Press:
. "I was also present at the meeting
for the , social uplift for Kinston,'
and heard the well known physician's
remarks. I made no remarks at the
time. ; But this thought occurred to
me: If there was a dead rat in my
back yard I would not move my house
to , get rid of the stench. " I would
stuff my nose with cotton, take , a
spade and go out and bury that rat.
Seriously, don't you think it would
be easier and more economical to
move the red light district than it
would be to move the negro school.
A city ordinance works In other towns
and I think it would work here.
"I am of your opinion that negro
schools and houses of ill fame ought
not to be dose together. If our town
can't get along without a segregated
district let us segregate it away from
school houses.
X "II. 0. HYATT." "
KEEP IT HANDY FOR
' RHEUMATISM.
No us to squirm and wince and
try to wear out your rheumatism. It
will wear you but instead. Apply
soma Sloan's Liniment Need not rub
it in just let it penetrate all
through the affected parts, relieve
the soreness and draw the pain. You
get the ease at once and feel ao much
better yon want to go right out and
tell other sufferers about Sloan's. Get
a bottle of Sloan's Liniment for 25
cents of any druggist and have it in
the house against Colds, Sora and
Swollen Joints, Lumbago, Sciatica
and like ailments. Your money back
if not satisfied, but it does give al
most instant relief. Buy a bottle to
day. adv. . -
FOR SALE Old Papers, suitable for
kindling fires these cool mornings,
a package. Free Press. 9-14-tf
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"NIGHT EXPRESS":
(Schedule In Effect October 4, 1914.)
, N. B. The following schedule fig
urea published as information only,
and are not guaranteed.. , r
TRAINS LEAVE KINSTON: ,
East Bound
lUn p.mv "Night Express," Pull
man aieepinir
- New Bern to Norfolk.
v folk.
7:50 a. av Daily, for Washington
anil Norfolk. Con-
nects for all pointa
North and West Par-
. lor Car Service be-
i tween New Bern and
':- Norfolk. ' '
4:41 p.m. Daily for Beaufort and
Oriental. - ' .
Weat Boond
8:40 a. ra. Dslly for Goldsboro. t,
10:28 a. m. Daily for Goldsboro.
7:35 p. m. Daily for Goldsboro. '
For complete information or
servation of Pullman Sleeping Car
space, apply to W. J. Nicholson,
Agent, Kinston, N. C
H. S. Leard, General Passenger
Agent
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Notalaf will da thU becta thaa
Electric
Bitters
SOo. and $1.00 All DraMUts
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GUY C. TAYLOR
Special Representative New
York Life Insurance Co.
Hookerton, N, C.
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BAIIK 0F (l!IST0!
has been and will continue to be the
' : policy of this bank io Jfceep the
, wheels of jndustry moving
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Mr
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R beg to an
nounce tHat
Our Spring;
Line tf Men's Suits
has arrived and
we willappreciate
it if you will look
our line over be
fore buying else
where
NOME CI
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NO LESS
We Include the Extra Pair of
Pants With Our Spring Line
KINSTON LOAN & REAL ESTATE CO. inc.,
"We Write Insurance off all Kinds"
L. MoCULLEN. .... Manmger
SCOTT I WALLER CO.
The Old Reliable,V
Slate and Tin Roofing of all kinds. AH
Work Guaranteed Quick Service
on Short Notice.
Telephone
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Carload of Extra Fine Mules
'., 'in
Just Arrived At
Copeland Brothers
In tliis lot you will find mules of the very best quality,
all broke and sound, several pairs of heavy mujes well mated
and of the right age, in fact a better lot of mules has never
been on this market. Come and look at them before you
buy, we will make prices right and terms to suit purchaser.
We also have a plenty of PLANT BED GUANO
use ours and get the best results. Will bejglad to furnish
you your supplies on tome. Come to see us before making
your arrangements. . ' ,
Copeland Broth
Kinston, - -
'Patronize Home Industry
JOB PRINTING
We are Equipped U Handle Yoa
Orders for High CrJe Job
Printing. .,
OraWs CarafaKy aai Frplly Iiatata
Wa Maka tha Beat Cnda
LETTER HEADS,
, WEDDING INVITATIONS,
CARDS FOR ALL PURPOSES,
- CIRCULARS. LARGE AND
SMALLS -13 j'--ENVELOPES,
POSTERS.
Wa kava Connectiona with Engrarera
aad Blank Book Makers which n
ahla us to Promptly. Handle
Orders for Engraving mod
afl kind, of Blank Book
: ' ' . Making.
Kinston Free Press Co.
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Pohlithen an J Job f rinteri '
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HAS BEEN
MAt)E ,
in business mctho&, 'and (his
bank has kept pace with
them t ;';
Wh'ie conservative in the
interest of SAFETY, our
equipment and .business
methods are modern. Let us
do business together, to our
mutual advant j.ge.' 1 - ;
Capita!, .5100,000.00
Surplus, $30,000.00
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