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Hie Home Paper ' 11 Uj 1M4J -Todv IfW Tod! VOL XVIIIt No. 136 FIRST EDITION KINSTON, N. C, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1916 PRICK TWO CENTS FOUR PAGES TODAY m FIVE CENTS ON TRAINS GOVERNMENT FINDS TAFT MAKES SPEECH VICIOUS HOLD'G UP TO STATE MITERS LLOYD- GEORGE HAS PERSHING WILL NOT AMERICA WILL TAI(Eftl!G(jT ATTEMPT TO BEING BUILT OVER GET VILLA, UNLESS FURTHER ACTION IN BRING COLLEGE TO ROUMANIANS' ARI1Y VILLA GETS IN WAY U-BOAT CONTROV'SY CITY FROM WILSON WILL jE ALL RIGHT FULL SUPPORT ALL OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT THE UNIVERSITY 'lllpg-al Collusion of 'Cer tain Interesfs' to Rob Public Tells of What United States Must Go Up Against When War is; Ended Many Scribblers Attending In- hAMAGING EVIDENCE' HAD stitute i t Freight Car Shortage Comes ful Kept Secret by the Inves tigators (By H. Gait Braxton) r'knr.J UJ11 M. r Finn c In.Widespread Unlaw- Hon. WilUam Howard Speculation-Details TaM, fonner President of a most interesting address last night to the newspaper men attending tne nrst in stitute tor journalists in n tii a tit,ii Press) , iNortn Laronna, at tne uni - - ' I 1 TT 3 Washington, Dec, 8.The versiw ; nere . ne ve on n nlKQlrlv h Q Q I YV UI1U X UOilJVJi, UUL- Damaging, eviaenoe oi & . i.. onn tion m the rood mariceis oi i u""us the country; a high pmqaj, ri lrIUBlw" wm intimately connected witn Pv., the IOOd price prObe, today Mr. Taft dwelt upon the develop said tO th& United rreSS. ment of the American Nation, its Details Were refused, ex- possiWUtiea and the dangers con cent When IhlS OtnCiai ex- fronting it, and agreed with tho Plained that tne lnveStlga- President that the position of a neu- tl'on tettdS tO ShOW grOSS tral in a world war is a very unsatis- abuse of transportation fa- factory position to m in. CllltieS. i This morning President Edward K h that the inauirv tends Graham .of the University formally of laf8 Bumhers of freight cars h v been acting in vicious illegal col lusion to withhold food supplies from the large markets, notably Chicago. Parliament Will Be Over whelmingly Behind the New Regime - PUBLIC APPLAUDS CHANGE All Doubt Disnelled En- i gland Takes Readily to New Premier and His Plans for Conduct of the War COMMUNITY TREE AT CHRISTMAS SURE Mrs. Al. Fairforother of Fairbroth er g Everything discussed the news paper and the woman reader. She would eliminate edjectives from the so. cial column, which won the approval of the newspapermen. lEJditor Home of Eocky Mount spoke on the problems of the "near-city paper. Prof. E. C Branson of the Univer Kkiston will have a community sity was another speaker, havinc; for Christmas tree again this year. That his topic "The Newspapers and North is dennitt, although there has been Carolina," laying stress upon State very little publicity of it. patriotism, etc. ? The Mothers' Club Thursday after- Between 50 and 100 editorial wit- noon diicussed plans for the event. It ers, news and city editors and other is proposed to have a larger tree than newspapermen ore here for the insti last year, and have it elevated on tue. which will ios Sat.nrHnv. Sps- a platform. The full plans will be announced shortly. METHODISTS OF STATE IN FAVOR UNIFICATION slons are being held in the Dialetic Literary Society hall. The .Press Institute News is a daily being published in connection with the school. It is filled with telegraph ic news and "local" matter contribut ed by the "student" scribes. (Special to The Free Press Durham, N. .,. Dec. 8. The North Carolina Methodists ' yesterday vot ed a resolution authorizing the pre sentation of a iplan for a $100,000 endowment fund for next year, took action to increase the IncoAne of the Raleigh Christian Advocate, and adopted a resolution favoring unifi cation of the Northern and Southern churches. Or. L. S. Miassey was re elected editor of the "Advocate. Dr. John R. Stuart urged better support of "worn-out preaehers." Rev. J. L. Cunninggim of Elizabeth City in an address last night estimated that 79 per cent, of church members are in active. ".V HE LOOKS AT THINGS FROM ANOTHER ANGLE SINCE HE CAME HERE (By the United Press) London, Dec. 8. All doubt that Lloyd-George will have the compl'eti support of his new government in Parliament was swept away today vhen liberal party members formal !y resolved to support the new re- prime in the prosecution of the war The action means that Lloyd-George will be not only backed by the Un lonists and the Laborites 324 votes out of, 670 in the House of Commons but also by the liberal blotk of votes 260 more. Public With Premier. London, Dec. 8. Lloyd-George to day stood assured of success in his formation of the new government. Tho very promptness with which he surmounted all obstacles in the way, such as "reconstruction," served to solidify ths nation behind him. Of Course, There is Noth- mg to Hinder General Picking Jlim Up Should Nice little Opportunity Present State Department Intends Christians to Enlarge Lead- to Have Show Down and That Soon NEGOTIATIONS BE BRIEF ing Educational Instit;i tion-Influential of Them Here Entertain Hope of Ottinir Tt Saved Its Hide in Getting Away Frotai Germans at. Bucharest WAS MASTERLY RETREAT LOOKS NATURAL AND ATTRACTS ATTENTION THOUGH HE CROAKED cohon 4 " .... About 75 bales of cotton were sold here Friday, at prices ranging as high as J9.40. . ..-.v.; : Njsw York futures quotations were: Open. Close. Jan. 19.65 19.06 Mar. , 19.84 19.25 May ; 19.95 19.47 July 20.01 19.52 Oct. mo Dec- 18.95 GERM ANS CONFINE CARDINAL MERGER - Amsterdam, vU London, Dec. 7. Car4inl MercierT Priinate of Bel gium, is confined to his palace by the German authorities, according to the frontier correspondent of the Tele Rraif says he hears this on good authority. The reason given is the action' Uken hy the Cardinal ralnst the deportation of Belgians. ! Several years ago there drove into Kinstoh-' Jones county planter with a Wagonload of hams. He began dis posing of them in the rear of tho courthouse, asking 25 cents a pound. One 'prospective purchaser whistled in surprise and appeared to be shock ed. "I wish,' said the Indignant far mer, "that they were 50 cents a pound and you could eat five dollars worth at a meal." That planter has since moved to Kinston. This week, according to one of the former ruralist's best friends, he Com plained Wtterly of the price of meat The incident at the courthouse was called to his attention. "Yes, but I was a producer then; now I'm a blast ed consumer," explained the ex-farmer. ' The University of North Carolina's medical department has a fine "sub- cct" coming to it in the "stiff" of a colored man who was murdered near Kinston about 10 days ago. It's liv- ng relatives, if it has any, have fail ed to claim it. Reposing In the Wood undertaking establishment on North Queen street, having been embalmed, the late lamented has become very rjoriular since his demise. If one arky has viewed the remains "two housand have." The oblidging man agement tolerates the visitors, the nan had few friends here; he was a comparative stranger, but two dusky amsels jrave as their excuse for calling the fact that he was such a nice young gen'man" in life. One lderlv fellow called at nieht, but hesitated when he was Invited to en ter, unaccompanied, the darkened morgue of the place. His curiosity was uppermost, however, and he peaded with the proprietor, "Boss, can't you 'commodate an old nigger?" (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. While the orders to "get Villa" still stand, the War Department today let it be known that it does not expect General Pershing to take any fresh steps to ward hunting the Will-o-the-wisp un- ess there is practical certainty of a ictory. The report.'d killing of Americans recently does not affect the expedition unless there is a general alteration of policy, which will come only if he Northern Mexican situation be com:s intolerable. Will Waste No in Marina and Cases Analysis of Berlin's Pledges to U. S. Lansing Words Arabia in Balkans Massive' Of fensive Anticipated -f-Forces Diverted From Roumania ' 1; HOUSTON SEES NO GREAT DANGER IN FOOD SITUATION (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. Tho food sup ply of the Nation Is discussed by Da vid F. Houston, Secretary of Agri culture, in his annual report for the fiscal year endea June 30, 1910. The Secretary! states it is notable that, with the exception of meat and dairy products, the per capita production of the leading iood commodities, not withstanding the increase In popula tion, has remained., approximately the same or has Increased. It Is grati fying to note, he adds, that the alarm ing decline in 'oecf production reached its lowest point in 1913, and that since that time ti ere has ben a ma terial increase, while there has been marked advance in the number of swine since the csnsus year 1899. The number of sheep has continued to decline, but only to a Slight extent. The number of animals slaughtered ,nd the quantity of meat products under Government inspection during the past fiscal year are the largest in the history of the service. This heavier slaughtering has been accom panied by an increase in the remain ing stock of animals. He points out that, with all the agencies now avail able for improving agriculture there i? ground for optimism as to the abil ity of the Nation not only to supply itself with food, but increasingly to meot the needs of the world. (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. The Admini stration's present intention in respect to the German American submarine situation 19 to ge a complete show down on just how far reaching Ger many's pledges to America are. This was revealed by the State Depart ment in indicating that this Govern. ment intends to engage in further, though probably brief diplomatic ne gotiations. Britain has notified Secretary Lan- ing tnat tne Marina was noi unaer the British requisition or charter. Mr. Lansing therefore believes the submarine question to' be seriously complicated since Amenran rights sre involved in Both the Marina and Arabia cases. Dr. m. a. smith, President, Reinforcements for :Teutons Dr. W. iS. Martin, a faculty member, of the Atlantic Christian College af Wilson, tho leading institution of the Christian church (Disciples) in North Carolina, were here Thursday nighl to confer with resident trustees of the college and Pastor B. P. Smith of1 Gordon Street Christian church con cerning the institution. Dr. Smith returned to Wilson and Dr. Martin went tof Belhaven, where he will re main until Monday. It became known following the con ference that more or less important additions are to be made to the eol- (By tho United Press) London, Dee. 8. Fresh detaila of the Gorman occupancy of Bucharest today added to the belief that , the Roumanian retirement was master fully executed with minimum losnes. The Roumanian army is still intact NEXT VA.-CAROLINA GAME CHAPEL HILL Richmond, Dec. 7. President Gra ham of the University of North Caro 'ina today announced that the annual Virginia-North Carolina Thanks- eivirig football game will not be play ed again at Richmond, where it has stacred for many years. The 1917 game will be at Chapel Hill, N. and the 1918 contest at Charlottes ville, Va. lege. The exact nature of these was J With its reorganization and .rcequlp not disclosed. 1 ment It may again beeonw a. fum- It also became rumored that Kin-1 idable force. ston has an eye upon the institu-1 New Offensive by Germans in tion and a covetous eye, at that. Kin-1 Balkans. ' . , ston might be willing to give a con- London, Dec. 8. -The Cermana siderable tract of land and a nifty along the whe Stohastir front Rave bonus to fetch the college, yet is. Its been strongly reinforced hy treopa nfancy, to this city. Atlantic Chris- j jjre&umaWy diverted from the Rou- tian College has not much land to I manian theatre of War. It Is believ- spare now; it may eventually need ed the Germans ate planning pow- rriore space. The plant Is worth, erful offensive against the FratWff roughly estimated, $100,000. This Serbian-Itallan-Britlsh forces irt Mac-, . city, it is whispered on the best of edonia. , authority, may possibly try to kid- German Advance Continues. nap the baby before it grows more , Berlin, Dee. 8.-t-The German ad- lusty. 1 vanee on. the line beyond Bucharest and Polesti is proceeding so rapidly that the Roumanian forces 4 on .the frontier mountains. n Predecal aud , Altsqhan jpasses have had thir re treat cut off. , , .''" LOT TO DO FOR THE NW YET, DANIELS TELLS THE CONGRESS (By the United Press) Washington ,Dec. 8. After recount- 'ng jn detail the phenomenal progress iOf the iNavy Department during the past year, Secretary Daniels, in his TWISTS WIND OP STATE CONVENTION WOMAN'S PEACE PARTY PLANS HELP END WAR LLOYD- GEORGE TELLS KING HE'S WILLING (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. Formulation rvf n list of proposals to Congress looking toward termination of the world war will constitute the princi- buslness of the Woman's National Peace Party, which convened here to day for a three-day session. Among the proposals to be consider ed, as already announced, are: One Creation of a joint commis sion or experts representing Japan, (Special to The Free Press) Elizabeth City, K. Dec. 8. The' innual report to Congress, concludes Baptist State convention closed its with a solemn caution that it be re- sessions here today. The meeting was membered that the tremendous in- one of the most successful, ever held, crease in ships and personel author-1 although the attendance was not re- Ized by Congress is still to be carried 1 cord-breaiing. Education, missions,, nt. And he appeals that thers be I the adoption of a plan for a momi- no -claxation of effort until It hasment to the late John Haynes Mills become an actuality. it thomasville orphanage and the ad- "I feel it my duty," writes the Sec- dress on "Our Baptist Heritage" by retary, "to warn as solemnly as I Jd. E. G. Mullins of Loulaville were may against the danger that lies m a possible feeling on the part of our people that the Navy has now been at tended to, has been placed where It bo; orgs among the great navies of tli world, and that there is nothing f'i- er to be done." .Secretary Daniels advocates an in China and the United States, to study- ternational agreement to end compe- AMERICAN HANGED BY BANDITS IN MEXICO tEl Paso, Tex., Dec. lJuillermo Snyman, son of the late Gen. W. D. Snyman, of Boer war fame, was shot and killed by Villa bandits at his ranch near San Pablo de Mecqui, ac cording to a message received by his friends on the border today. :.- nyman was the owner of a big al falfa ranch near Mecqui. r ; ' v Howard Gray, an ' American min ing man, was banged at rarrai y Villa bandits when they entered that town November 5, according to a pri vate telegram received here, and lat er' substantiated by two foreigners from that place. (By the United Press) MAN-OF-WAR GIVEN UP. Paris, Dec. 8. The French battleship Suffrcn is officially classified as lost. SIX THOUSAND WILL QUIT BORDER; 11 Hi London, Dec. 7. David Lloyd George, at 'Buckingham Palace to. night, formally kissed the King's hands on his acceptance of the office of Prime Minister and First Lord of in an unexpectedly short time the new Premier seas his way to the formation of an administration, and he probably washable to submit to the King a tentative list of the prin cipal proposed Ministers. MAYORS TO MEET IN JANUARY; WILL ASK SPECIAL LEGISLATION issues between the countries. Two Recommendation of action toward immediate convening of the Third Hague Conference. Third The principle that foreign the investor. Fourth Passage of the law advo cated by the American Bar Associa tion, providing Federal control' of Aliens. Miss Jane Adams will preside and address the Congress on phases of "Internationalism." titive and costly naval construction and insists that "until the great navy- wilding countries make a practical agreement to a reduction of arma ment our country must steadily in crease its naval strength." CHANNUKAH- -FESTIVAL OF DEDICATION (By W. J. Martin) The Executive Committee of the Carolina Municipal League In session here today called the annual meeting of the association for January 10 to 11 and provided for a special com mittee of five to be appointed later to prepare a tentative bill for gener al machinery for municipal govern ment under the Constitutional Amend ments. - The bill will provide the machin ery for commission, the man: t;eriaf i and aldermanic forms with power for various municipalities to adopt either (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. Six thousand national guards men will be sent home from the border immediately to be mustered out, it is an nounced. This is the larg est movement of its kind yet- No troops have been designated to take, their J w r i . on v c i uvukumi viwva iov place. - NO trOOpS " ; from, desired through popular vote. Twenty- J have announced their candidacy there Mnrth f :am hnfl nrp tnvo v. ed. The Jewish Feast of Dedication (Channukah) commences at si.ndowu Tuesday, December 19, and lasts for eight days. It celebrates the suc cessful ending of a war against re ligious tyranny. Its predominant message is religious liberty. In the year 162 before the present era, the Norfolk, Dec. 7. Upon the arrival I Syrian king, Antiochus Epiphanes, here today of the advance guard of set UP a "tatue of a pagan deity in the New York delegates to the eighth the Jewish TemPle ot Jrsalem and tried to compel tne Jews to worship it NEW YORK WANTS THE COMMERCIAL MEETING annual convention of the Southern Commercial Congress which meets here December 11, headed by W. S. McKean, of the Merchants' Associa tion, it was announced that determin ed effort is to be made to capture the 1917 convention for New York City. Members of the delegation - already here have letters from Mayor Mitch el and Governor Whitman inviting the Congress there. l x ' As several Southern cities also five mayors and other officials at- promises! to be d pfrited contest - lenaea me conierence. when the matter is taken tip official and abandon their own historic faith. This effort at forcing an alien religion upon the Jewish people provoked a bitter revolt in which the Jews, led by the famous Judas Maccabeus and his brothers, finally defeated the Syrian armies, re-entered the Temple and re dedicated it as the center ef Jewish worship. In honor of this rededica tion, the feast of Charmukah (ded ication) f 4fta established. Its eight outstanding features. MARINE CORPS WANTS BIG ASSEMBLY POST (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. The estab lishment of a Marine Corps Post on Chesapeake Bay as a training sta-. tion fer expeditionary forces is called a paramount need of the ma rine corps in its annual report. INCREASE IN WHITE STAPLE GINNED IS SHOWN BY STATEH'T (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. Cotton ginned from the 1916 crop prior to Decem ber 1 amounted to 10,369,346 bales, against ,9703,612 by the same date last year, the census bureau today re ported. Hound bales included amount ed to 177662 against 93,362 in 1915. Sea Island cotton Included amount ed to.101,620 against 77463 last year. North Carolina had ginned - 667,- 136 bales against , ,612,703; South ; ; Carolina, - 832,141c against 021,843; Virginia, 23,161 against 13,126. t- KILLED MOVING HOUSE. " Jonestwro Dec 7.-3L L. Ilall, who lived six miles southwest of Jonee- days to be holidays, daye f song and boro, was instantly killed while tear- i thanksgiving. . J ing down an old house, by sme moans The- local Jewish people will ob- being caught under some f Vjig tim rr the period as usual. . bers. .