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THE A1LY FREE PR THE HOME PAPEB THE WEATHER , Unsettled VOL. XVII. No. 304 SECOND EDITION KINSTON, N. O, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1916 FOUR PAGES TODAY PRICE TWO CENTS FIVE CENTS ON TRAINS ITALIANS FALLING CARELESSNESS THE! CASEMENT WILL GO COOL WEATHER FOR LANGHORNI: KILLED COWPER HAS CHARGE EPISCOPALIANS OF BACK BEFORE A STIFF CAUSE MANY FIRES ON TRIAL EARLY IN THE VETS;' PARADE SIX AND CAPTURED OF CHAUTAUQUA FOR EAST CAROLINA WILL AUSTP OFFENSIVE INXOUNTY IN APRIL THE COMING MONTH BIRMINGHAM TODAY SCORES OF BANDITS KINSTON THIS YEAR RIEET HERE SAT'DAY D Most Determined Assault Damage to Forests In Len- Since Beginning of War oir Was $29,500, Board of Between the Two AN ATTEMPT AT INVASION Agriculture Estimates "What Are We Going to Do About It?" Believed to Be Purpose "The loss from forest fires eat year in Eastern North Carolina Heavy Losses Teutons appalling," says County Farm Dem Claini Capture Position onstrator McCrary. in a statement is- aucu t cuiicauay infill, uurmg tnu Near Roverto Line 35 Miles Long Is (By the United Press) Amsterdam, May 18. Throe hun dred thousand Austrian troops now concentrated on a 35 mile front are striking the Italian lines in the Tyro lese Alps in the most determined Austrian offensive against Italy since the war began. Critics 'believe Austria is bent on 611 invasion of Northern Italy. The Italians have 'been driven Southward on a five mile front from Piazza to the upper Astico valley. Vienna claims the capture of Zegnator to month of April, it is conservatively estimated by the County Board of Agriculture, 14.000 acres of forests were burned over in Lenoir county alone. The loss is estimated by the Board of Agriculture to be 129,500. "Hundreds of dollars worth of cord wood were destroyed, and the loss from burned fences was a con siderable item. There is no estim ating the damage to young timber, and the value of the humus destroyed I he causes 01 these tires were carelessness, railroading, lumbering, burning grass in fields, sparks from locomotives, and incendiary. "What are we going to do about this matter? Lumber is getting scarcer all the 'time, and we cannot Confederate Bailey to Be Tried at the Same Time, Probably GOVERNM'NT WAS POSTED 77m new of the Revolt Several Before Outbreak Great German Offensive Was Planned to Start at the Same Moment the South of Roverto, though Rome claims the repulse of the Austrians afford to have so manv acrcs of our :here. The losses in the past three timber so wantonly destroyed days fighting will run into thousands ASSAILANT OF FOUR GIRLS TO THE CHAIR Lum bering should be carried on with more regard for the dangers of fire than it is at present. In some coun tries, people are required to plant two trees for every one 'they cut. We need to learn how to take care of our forests and woodlots. "It is the duty of the State or county to have fire patrolmen in each (By the United Press) Wise, Va., May 17. Milton Mai,. lory, a negro, was sentenced to elec- township to see that fire is kept un trocution by a jury at a special term der control. The present system of of Circuit Court here today for as- letting fire burn without any effort saulting six young white girls, of I to stop or control it is out of date Appalachia. Va., ranging in age to say the least." from five to eleven years. He will be put to death July 7. Mallory, a porter, at an Appala chia hotel, according 'to evidence in troduced, gave the children drugged candy. CITY'S INCOME WAS HEAVIEST LAST YEAR HORNEWONT SIGN APPEAL; WOULD DIE (By the United Press) Wilmington, May 17. Melvin Home, formerly deputy sheriff, who was convicted in Superior (Court yes terday for the second time of first degree murder for killing D. L. T. Capps on the street here some sev eral months ago, today refused ab solutely to' sign appeal papers, declared that he wanted to die. Collections Totalled More Than $110, 000 Increase Nearly 20 Per Cent Recorder's Court and Water Rent als Increase Contributed Taxes Gave Biggest Share of Sum AIRSHIP FOR MILITIA ON N. MEXICO BORDER (By. tin United Press) New York, May 17. In response to a request by Colonel Cutting, of the New Mexico national guard, to the Aero Club of America for an ae Toplane for the New Mexico guard now on Mexican border duty, the Aero club announced today it had decided to appropriate $5,000 toward its purchase if Colonel Cutting would raise $2,500. There was almost 20 per cent, in crease in the city's revenues in the fiscal year ending May 9, according to iCitv Clerk Coleman. Collections in the last year were $112,501.75, and in the previous year 93,953.57. The Recorder's Court was responsible for He $5,000 or $6,000 of the increase. The factor outside "of that contributing most to the increase was water ren tals. About 250 water accounts are said to have been added in the year, Taxes were $50,421.43; court, $9,- 292.51; water and lights, $40,418.16; miscellaneous, $12,369.66. TARHEEL IN AIR RAID OYER GERMAN LINES Paris, May 17. Corporal J. R. McConnell of Carthage, N. C, to day took part in the first aerial ex pedition which the American avia tors in the service of the French ar my have made over the German lines since the Franco-American flying corps was organized as a separate unit Though McConnell flew at a height of twelve thousand feet the Stockholm; May' 18. (Via London) German shells were bursting all 'NEW NAME FOR FORD PEACE PARTY TODAY What once was the Ford peace ex pedition has been formally reorganiz ed as "the neutral conference for continuous mediation" with two dele gates from si I neutral countries the United States, Switzerland. Holland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. AMERICANS ENTER J ; SAN DOMINGO CITY 'Washington, May. Uv-Occopation of Saa Domingo city fey American marines occurred' today without cas ualties, Rear Admiral Caperton to :lay advised the Navy Department. around him. THE DAY ON LOCAL COTTON EXCHANGE Only two bales of cotton were sold here today. They brought around 12 cents. New York futures quotations were: Open 2:00 January . . . 13.46 13.43 March- V 13.58- 13.56 May .V ........ 13.06 13.09 July ....13.15 1129 October ... ...l....iJU2 1126 December' 13.43 ' 13,39 (By the United Press) London, Way 18. Oisement will go on trial for treason early in June, was staled today, Daniel Bailey also will be tried then. Officials Had Advance Knowledge Revolt The British Government knew sev eral days in advance that Irish re bels planned an open revolt, but did n't disarm them fearing great blood shed, according to an admission from Sir Matthew Nathan, who resigned as under secretary for Ireland fol lowing the rebellion, to the Royal Commission appointed to investigate the outbreak. He said that three days before the Dublin revolt began the government learned that the Irish leaders had been informed that the Germans would cdoperate with them in a great land, sea and nir of fensive. He said the Irish consta bulary were immediately warned. the coast patrolled day and night, and that it was undoubtedly due to these precautions that Casement was captured a few hours after he landed. Suspension of Business In City for Big Spectacle of the Reunion WASHINGTON NEXT YEAR Harrison of Alabama New Commander Texas Vet erans Eneaie Alabama lunula in rnam name as Closing Feature BURROWS AGAIN HEADS SOUTHERN BAPTISTS Asheville, May 17. The Rev. Dr. Lansing Burrows of Americus, Ga., was re-elected president of the South ern Baptist Convention at the open ing of the sixty-first annual session of that body here late today. The opening session was taken up with election of officers and presentation of reports of the various boards con trolled by the convention. (By the United Press) Birmingham, Mav in. -The climax of the tweniy-sixlh annual reunion of Confederate Veterans! came today when the remnants of the gray host paraded. Members of military orga nizations, sponsors and school child dren by the thousands preceded the bent old soldiers in a pageant last ing two hours under gray skies and cool weather. Birmingham's half Northern, half 'Southern population joined in the suspension of business anil turned out with the seventy thousand visi tors, lining the streets. All paid homage to the hemes of the lost cause. A sham battle this afternoon be tween two companies of Alabama militia and two hundred Texas vet erans concluded the reunion, which will be led next year in Washington by the new Commander-General George P. Harrison of Alabama. Confirmation of Success of Expedition Against the Recent Raiders TWO AMERICANS RESCUED Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne Liberated Out laws Completely Scatter ed 1-Wo .May Re Withdrawal FIVE BIG CRUISERS BUT NO B ATTLESHIPS TO BE AUTHORIZED fBy the United Press) Washington. May 18. The House Naval Committee, today killed Daniels' five-year program. It authorized live battle or us ers, but no battleships. It also voted twenty submarines. TOBACCO LICENSE PROPOSAL WITHDRAWN PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY CONVENES Orlando, Pla., May 17. Three hun dred commissioners comprising the governing body of the Southern Presbyterian church will meet here tomorrow for their 2Gth annual ses sion, the first day's program includ ing the sermon of the Rev. W. McF. Alexander of New Orleans, retiring moderator, and the election of his successor. The sessions will con clude May 26. BULLETINS (By the United Press) London. May 17. The board of trade announces that, owing to the increasing shortage of tonnage, the proposal to grant licensee for the importation of tobacco purchased be fore February 15 has been withdrawn but that licenses will be granted for the importation of tobacco between June 1 and May 13, 1017, not ex ceeding one-third the Quantity im ported in 11113. By ('AIM. CROAT, (I'nited I'rcss Staff Correspondent) Washington. May IS. Official con firmation of Major l.anghorne's cap ture of "."1 of ilie Glenn Springs and Boquillas raiders, and the killin;? of six, was reported to the War le partment today rrom Colonel Sibley through General Funston. The dispatch also officially contirm- the rescue of Jesse Deemer am Monroe I'avne. The band was complete! v scattered s i ine l.angliorne expedition is ex pected to be withdrawn. I todies of Three Americans Found. Marathon, Tex., May IS -The bod ies 01 tinee American mining pros pectors, missing since the Glenn Springs raid, have been found near San Vineenl, in Hie Big Beful des ert country, by a posse of cattlemen according to William Sonsom, a ran cher, who arrived from the border to day. The names of the missing men are Harris, Woodson and Bosvvorth Oilier Officers and Commit tees Who Will Help Put Through Big . Festiva Event Next Month Jun ior Committee of Ladies GREENSBORO AND THE CAPITAL WANT NEXT YEAR'S MEETING ELKS (Special to The Free Press) Washington. N. ('., May IS. -Everyone of the Id F.Iks' lodges in the State is represented at the annual convent ion here, Raleigh and Greens boro are bidding for next year's ses sion. The delegates are lo be taken for a trip down Pamlico river today. Following are tho officers and committees of the local chautauqua organization, announced late Wed nesday : President, G. V. Cowper; lst-Vice President, Mrs. VV. T. Ilines; Sec ond Vice-President, Mrs. II. Frank Brown; Treasurer, D. F. Wooten secretary, Clarence Oeitinger. Com mittct'H. Advertising: William Haves, chair man; h;. V. Welili, VV . H. J louirlu.ss Harvey C. Ilines. The Free Pre The Daily News, Miss Lottie Canu dy, Miss Virginia Copcland, Miss Su zanne Martin and Miss Ada Suggs Tickets -K. Y. Speed, chairman W. Ed. Parrot t. T. V. Moseley, K. E, Mewborn; J. C. Hood, W. D. Hood Miss Leah Oetlinger, Miss Susie l ei rv, ,liss Margaret lioodson am Miss Ann 11. Harvey Reception: J. W. Goodson, chair man; Dr. J. M. Par rot t and J. F. Taylor. Hospitality: Mrs. E. B. Mansion chairman; Mrs. C. F. Harvey, Mrs W. D. LaRoinie, Mrs. J. M. Par- roll, Miss Mary Dodson and Mrs. J 11. Griffith. Knox to Have Charge of Parade. Parade Dr. W. O. Knox. Junior Chautauqua Directors: Mis ses Jennie Shaw, Scotia Hobgood Anna Pridgen, Carlotta Mewborn Lalla Daughety, Daisy Outlaw and Natalie Nunn. BROKERAGE CASE WILL GO TO JURY AFTER ALL Court of Appeals Reversed Decision of Judge Henry Connor in Free man vs. Kinston Mfg. Co., et al., Alio! her Trial. PUT PEACE ON WAR FOOTING, HE ADVISES BUILD BIG SCHOONERS AT WILMINGTON YARD FISHING BOAT SUNK. London, May 18. The fishing smack Research has been Dunk. One of the crew was killed, two injured and the rest landed. AST WEEK WAS GOOD ONE FOR COTTON CROP Washington, May 17. Cotton im proved during the week just ended, according to the national weatner and crop bulletin of the Weather Bureau ssued today. It said: "The warmer weather that has pre vailed in most of the cotton States during the week has had a very fav orable effect, and there is a decided improvement, except where the dry weather continued. Planting is near ly finished in the northern part of the cotton area, but much replant ing is necessary. Wilmington, May 17 A New York concern has just let a contract to the Wilmington Iron Works for the construction of two large schooners its shipbuilding plant here. The schooners will be 225 feet long. Herbert Houston Tells Mohonk Con ference Advocates Must Fight for White Dove's Cause If Necessary Fighting Fire With Fire Doctrine of Chairman of Information Com mittee (By the United Press) Lake Mob, ink. N. .V., May IS.--"Put peace on a war footing,' was ad vice to the Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration given at today's session by Herbert S. Hous ton, chairman of the committee on in formation. He said peace advocates must quit the forum for the field if need be, to fight, not to urge war but to establish peace. The United States Circuit Court of tils in session at Richmond re- Judge Henry u. Connor in decision in the case of Freeman A 1 versei li MAYO MAY BE NAMED TO HEAD THE FLEET Washington, May 18. Following a conference between Secretary Dan iels and President Wilson it was learned today that the Atlantic fleet1 will be reorganized ami a new corn man named to succeed Admiral Fletcher. Admiral Mayo will prob ably succeed Fletcher. ODD FELLOWS TO MEET HIGH POINT NEXT YEAR Special to The, Free Press) Wilson,' May -18.T-The State Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in ses sion here decided to hold -the 1917 meeting in High Foint, CHARLOTTE FIXED UP FOR TWENTIETH MAY s. Kinston Manufacturing Co, and Bryant and Ellington. Judge Con nor directed the jury to bring in a vet diet for the defendant, holding thai tho evidence of the plaintiff was not sufficient to warrant a finding in bis favor. The Court of Appuj!s holds that the evidence is of suffi cient importance to be considered by a jury and so remands the case for :molhei.trial before Judge Connor. Tlie case involved brokerage fees in the transfer of timber property. Plaintiff" Freeman was suing for $10, 000 tis commission for his part in ne gotiating certain deals. The case was watched with much local interest because of the amount involved and because one of the de fendants was a local concern. Mr. V. I owner ot the ifcal liar was counsel for the defendants. Council Convention to Last Through Tuesday; Big Attendance BISHOP DARST TO PRESIDE Speakers From Several Dio cesesWomen's .Organiz ations to Meet Simultan eously Social Service, Missions, Education BRIEFS IN THE NEWS OF NEIGHBORING TOWNS Charlotte, May 17. As the 20th draws near, interest and excitement increases. The city is gaily decorat ed, electric flags, an electric canopy over the squaro, and large pictures of President Wilson in windows and on buildings, making an inspiring effect. SAYS YAQUIS WILL ATTACK AMERICANS San Antonio, Texas, May 17. S. F. Seifer, an Amerjcan, whj arrived at Eagle Pass, today from Torfeon, was credited rin a special dispatch o the San Antonio Light aj saying that $0O.Yaqui troops started north three days ago with the avowed in to ion of "wiping out Col. Frederic! Sibley's command.1 Guy Weaver of Asheville was elected Grand Master of the Odd Fel lows of the State at Wilson Wednes day. W. 15. Sasser, colored, at New Pern, claims $2,000 damages through alleged failure of tho Postal Tele graph Company to deliver a message telling of the death of his father. New Pern is preparing to hold a preparedness parade on the Fourth of July. MANY EPISCOPALIANS COME FROM 2 CITIES New Bern and Wilmington each will send about 25 delegates to the annual council of the Episcopal Dio cese of East Carolina, beginning here Saturday night. . , ., . . The annual council meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina will be held in St. Mary's church here beginning Saturday niehL at 9 0 clock. 1 he closing service will be on Tuesday evening. The Rt. Rev. T. O. Darst, D. 1)., Bishop of the diocese, will preside. Prominent Speakers. Rev. Dr. S. Harrington Littell of Hankow, China, will speak Sunday night on "Missions." Prof. Charles II. Herty of the Uni versity of North Carolina will on Monday speak for the "Five Million Church Pension Fund" ($2,000,000 of which has been raised). Dr. James Hardy Dillard of Char lottesville, Va., will on Sunday after noon at four-thirty o'clocfl, in the Grand Theater, speak on "The Spirit of Social Service." Conciliar Sermon by Fayetteville Clergyman. The conciliar sermon will be preached by Rev. Archer Boogher of Fayetteville on Sunday morning. . Rev. Dr. II. L. Burleson, editorial secretary of the Church Missions House, New York City, will address the Woman's Auxiliary on Monday. Monday night the service will be in the interest of diocesan missions. The speakers will be announced later. . The Rev. Lester Bradner, Ph. D., of New York, will on Tuesday even ing speak on the work of the Gen eral Board of Religious Education. Women's Organizations of the Diocese. Miss Claudia Hunter of Hender son, N. C, will he one of the special speakers before the auxiliary on Monday or Tuesday. Mrs. James Grist Staton of Wil- liamston is president of the Wom- nn s Auxiliary and Parochial Society. Mrs. George H. Roberts of New Bern is first vice-president; Mrs. T. G. Skinner of Elizabeth City, second vice-president; Mrs. T. P. Noe of Wilmington, president of the Girls riendly Society; Mrs. N. N. Davis of Wilmington, traveling secretary; Mrs. F. R. Rose of Fayetteville, Junior branch secretary; Mrs. John R Cranmer of Wilmington, secreta ry of the Little Helpers; Miss Minnie Albertson of Elizabeth City and Miss ucile Murchison of Wilmington, ed ucational secretaries of the Edenton and Wilmington convocations, res pectively; Miss Mary C. Roberts of New Bern, correspondent for the Church Periodical Club. Big Attendance Expected. Two hundred and fifty delegates may attend. The diocese comprises all that portion of the State strictly known as Eastern Carolina, with a square mileage of 17,470. DR. SPILMAN SPEAKER AT BIG ASSEMBLY OF BAPTISTS NEXT MONTH (Special to The Free Press) Raleigh, May 18. d)r. B. W. Spa man of Kinston will be a speaker at the annual convention of the B. Y. P U, to be held next month The Baptist Seaside Assembly will . be held at Wrightsville from June 26 to July 2. Bible study,' teacher train ing, a Biblical chautauqua and other features wQl , make the convention interesting for the delegates? 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