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4 FREE . iiie Heme Paper VroMMy Bain, VOL. XVHI. No. 136 SECOND EDITION KINSTON, N. C FKIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1916 PRICE TWO CENTS .-r FIVE CENTS ON TRAINS v FOUR PAGES TODAY GOVERNMENT FINDS VICIOUS ILD'G UP TAFT MAKES SPEECH TO STATE WRITERS LLOYD- GEORGE HAS PERSHING WILL NO BEING BUILT fi AMERICA WILL TAKE MIGHT ATTEMPT TO ROUMANlAi'Iillll L BE AUIRIGIIT W! FULL SUPPORT ALL GET VILLA, UNLESS FURTHER ACTION IN BRING COLLEGE TO OF Fi AT THE UNIVERSITY HANDS IN HIS WORK VILLA GETS IN WAY U-BOAT CONTROV'SY CITY FROM WILSON DA L PRESS: ill iiWnl Collusion of Cer- AIIVm tain Interests' to Rob Public 'DAMAGING EVIDENCE' HAD Freight Car Shortage, Comes Tn Widespread Unlaw ful Speculation Details Kept Secret by the Inves tigators By the Jnited Press) Washington, Dec. 8.The Government already has "damaging evidence" of widespread illegal specula tion in the food markets of the country, a high official, intimately connected with the food price probe, today said tp the United Press. Details were refused, ex- c pnt. when this omctai ex plained that the investiga tion tends to show "gross abuse of transportation fa cilities." He declared that the inquiry tends to .hnw "certain interests able to control to some extent the movements nf laxjpB numbers of freight cars h ve been acting in vicious illegal col lusion to withhold food supplies from the large markets, notably Chicago. Tells of What United States Must r0 Up Affainst When War is Ended Many Scribblers Attending Institute COMMUNITY TREE AT CHRISTMAS SURE Kinston -wilj have a community Christmas tree again this year. That la definite, although there has been very little publicity of it. 'The Mothers' Club Thursday after noon discussed plans for the event. It is proposed to have a larger tree than last year, and have It elevated on a platform. The full plans will be announced shortly. MELODISTS OF STATE IN FAVOR UNIFICATION By H. GaK Braxton) Chapel Hill, N- C, Dec. 8. Hon. William Howard Taft former President of the United States, delivered a most interesting address last night to the newspaper- men attending tne nrsi in stitute for lonrnahsts in North Carolina, at the Uni versity here. He spoke on "Our World Position," out- ining what in his opinion will be the problems con- frontincr the world power? at the conclusion of the war in Europe. Mr. Taft dwelt upon the develop ment of tlje American Nation, its possibilities and the dangers con fronting it, and agreed with the President that the position of a neu tral in a world war is a very unsatis factory position to be in. This morning President Edward K. Graham of the University formally welcomed the scribes to the institu tion. Mrs. Al. Fair-brother of Fairbroth er's 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. lEditor Home of Rocky Moflnt spoke pn ths problems of the "near-city paper. Prof. E. C. Branson of the Urriver sity was another speaker, having for his topic "The Newspapers and North Carolina," laying stress pon State patriotism, etc. Between 50 and 100 editorial writ ers, news ana city editors and otner newspapermen are here for the insti tue, which will close Saturday. Ses sions are being held in the Dialetic Literary Society hall. t The Press Institute News is a daily being published in connection Willi the school. It is filled with tel'grnnh- ic news and "local" matter contribut ed by the "student" scribes. Parliament Will Be Over whelmingly Behind the New Regime PUBLIC APPLAUDS CHANGE All Doubt Disnellod En gland Takes Readily to New Premier and His Plans for Conduct of the War (By the United Press) London, Dec' 8. All doubt that Lloyd-George will have tha complete support of his new government in Parliament was swept away today when liberal party members formal ly resolvod to support the new re gime in the prosecution of ths war, The action means that Lloyd-George will be not only backed by the Un ionists and the Laboritcs 324 votes out of 070 in the House of Commons, but also by the liberal block of votes, L!('iO more. I'ubllc With Premier. London, Dec. 8. Lloyd-George to day stood assured of success In his foimation of the new government. The 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 ing to Hinder Genera Picking Him Up Should Nice Little Opportunity Present (Special to The Free Press) Durham, N. C Dec. 8. The North Carolina Methodists yesterday vot ed a resolution authorizing the pre sentation of a plan for a $100,000 endowment fund for next year, took action to increase the incofne of the Raleigh Christian Advocate, and adopted a resolution favoring unifi cation of the Northern and Southern churches. Dr. L S. Massey was re elected editor of the Advocate. Dr. John R. Stuart urged better support of "worn-out preachers." Rev. J. L. Cunningham of Elizabeth City in an address last night estimated that 79 per cent, of church members are in active. HE LOOKS AT THINGS FROM A NOTHER ANGLE SINCE HE CAME HERE COTTON About 75 bales of cotton were sold here Friday, at prices ranging as high as 19.40. New York futures quotations were: Open. Close, Jn 19.66 19.06 Mar 19.84 19.25 May 19.95 19.47 July 20.01 19.52 Oct- ......... .17.70 1895 GERMANS CONFINE , ; CARDINAL fiLEROER Amsterdam, via London, T)ec. 7. Cardinal Mercier, Primate of Bel riurt, b confined to his palace by the German authorities, according to the .frontier correspondent of the Tele raf, who saya he hears this on sood authority.; The reason given is ' metim Uktn-bf the- Cardinal falnst the deportation of Belgians.!- Several years ago there drove into Kinston a Jones county plantsr with a Wagohload of hams. He began dis posing of them in the rear of the courthouse, asking 25 cents a pound. One prospective purchaser whistle:! 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 'bitterly 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. LOOKS NATURAL AND ATTRACTS ATTENTION THOUGH HE CROAKED The University of North Carolina's medical department has a fine "sub ject" coming to it in the "stiff" of a colored man who was murdered near Kinston about 10 days ago. It's liv ing relatives, if it has any, have fail ed to claim it. Reposing in the Wood und.rtPking establishment on North Queen street, having been embalmed, the lute lamented ha3 become very popular ?ince his idemise. If one darky has viewed the remains "two thousand have." The oblidgin-g man agement tolerates fhe visitors. The man had few friends here; he was a comparative stranger, but two dusky damsels gave as their excuse for all hp the fact that he was such a nice young gen'man" in life. One l.lerly fellow called at night, but' hesitated when he was Invited to en- t:r, unaccompanied, the darkened mo"gue 0! tne place. 1113 curiosity s uppermost, however, and he peaded with the proprietor, "Boss, an't vou '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 ba known that it does not expect General 'ershing to take any fresh steps to ward hunting the Will-o-the-wisp un ess mere is practical certainty or a victory. The .reported killing of Americans recently does not affect the expedition t;nless there is a general alteration of policy, which will come only if he Northern Mexican situation be comes intolerable. HOUSTON SEES NO GREAT DANGER IN FOOD SITUATION State Department Intends to Have Show Down and That Soon NEGOTIATIONS BE BRIEF Will Waste No in Marina and Cases Analysis of Berlin's Pledges to the U. S. Lansing Words Arabia Christians to Enlarge Lead ing Educational Institu tion Influential Com munity of Them Here Entertain Hope Getting It Dr. M. Dr. W. S. (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. The food suji ply of the Nat-en is discussed by Da vid F. Houston, Secretary of Agri culture, in his r.nnual report for the fiscal year endea June 30, 1916. 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 beef production reached its lowest point in 1913, nnd that since that time ti ere has been a ma terial increase, while there has been marked advance in the number of swino since the census year 1st':). The number of sheep has continued to decline, but only to a slight extent. The number of animals slaughtered and the quantity of meat prochicts under Goveirm nt inspection during the past fiscal year are the largest in the history of the service. This rnavier slaughtering has been accom panied by an 'increase in the remain ing stack cf animals. He points out that with all the agencies how avail able for improving agriculture there is ground for optimism as to the abil ity of the Nation not only to supply itse'f with focd, but increasingly to mti't the needs of the world. A. Smith, President, and Martin, a faculty member, of the Atlantic Christian College at Wilson, the leading Institution of the Christian church (Disciples) in North Carolina, were here Thursday night to confer with resident trustees of the college and Pastor B. P. Smith of (By the United Press) Gordon Street Christian church con I ... -v n hi. Washington, Dec. 8. The Admini- cermng tne institution, wr. omnn stration a present intention in respect went to Bellnven, where he will re- to tne uerman American submarine -t , 1 urn 111 uiiuiL iviisuiiiajr situation is to get a complete ?nov- It hacame known following the con- down on just how far reaching Ger- ference that more or less important many'a pledges to America are. This additions are to be made to the col- was revealed by the State Depart- lege. The exact nature of these was ment in indicating that this Govern- not disclosod. ment intends to engage in further, It also became rumored that Kin though probably brief diplomatic ne- ston has an eye upon the instttu- otiations. tion and a covetous eye, at that. Kin 1 Britain has notified Secretary Lan-1 .Hon might be willing to give a con- smg tnat tne Marina was not unuer piaerame tract or inna ana a nirty the British requisition or charter. I bonus to fetch the college, ytt in iti Mr. Lansing therefore, believes the infancy, to this city. Atlantic Chris . .1 submarine question to be seriously I tian College has not much land to complicated since American rights I spare now; tt may eventually tieed are involved In Both the Marina and Arabia cases. NEXT VA.-CAR0L1NA GAME CHAPEL HILL more apace. ine plant Is worth., oughly estimated, $100,000. This city, it is whispered on the best of authority, may possibly try to kid nap the baby before it grows more lusty. Savedi Its Hide m5etttrif Away From Germans at. Buclwrest , WiS MASTEEUf RPEAT ; . . -3, .inn il i Reinforcements for Teutons in Balkans Massw'pp- fensiTO Forces Anticipaied 77 Diverted" From Eoumania Richmond, Dec. 1. President Jra, ham of the University of North Caro lina today announced that the annual Virpinia-Ncrth Carblina Thanks giving football game will not be play ed again at iKicnmona, wnere it nas been staged for many years. The 1917 game will be at Chapel Hill, N. C, nnd the 1918 contest at Charlottes- rille, Va. LOT TO BO FOR THE WTi YET, DANIELS TELLS THE CONGRESS WOMAN'S PEACE PARTY PL ANS HELP END WAR LLOYD- GEORGE TELLS KING HE'S WILLING BULLETINS AMERICAN HANGED BY BANDITS IN MEXICO El Paso, Tex., Dec. 7. Guillennb Snyman, son of the late Gen. W. D. Snyman, of Boer war fame, was'shot an j killed by Villa bandits at his ranch near San Pablo de Mecqui, ac- cordiag to a message received by his friends on the border today. Snyman was the owner of a big al falfa' ranch near MecquL - ' Howard Gray, an American min ing man, was nangea ai irarrai y Villa bandits when they entered that town November 5, according to a prl vata telegram received here, and lat er substantiated bjr two foreigners from that place. (By the United Press) MAN-OF-WAR GIVEN UP. Paris, Dec. 8. The French battleship Suffron is officially classified as lost. London, Dec. 7. David Lloyd George, at Buckingham' Palace to. iiignt, iormany Kissea tno Kings hands on his acceptance of the office of Prime Minister and First Lord of in an unexpectedly short time the new Premier .sees his way to the formation of an administration, and he probably was able to submit to the King a tentative list of the prin cipal proposed Ministers. SIX THOUSAND WILL mi!T nnnnrn nun DUiiucii; (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 place. No troops ; from North Carolina are involv- 'ed. - : : . MAYORS TO MEET IN JANUARY; WILL ASK SPECIAL LEGISLATION (By W. J. Martin) Ths 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 tk tentative bill far gener al .machinery for municipal govern ment under the Constitutional Amend ments. , . , The bill will provide the machin ery for commission, the mamk:erial and aldermanic forms with power for wious municipalities to adopt either desired through popular vote. Twenty? ! (By the United Prs) Washington, Dec. 8. Formulation of a list of proposals to Congress looking toward termination of the world war will constitute the princi- busines3 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 of experts representing Japan, China and the United States, to study 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." (By the Unfted Press) Washington ,Dec. 8. After recount ing in detail the phenomenal progress of the iNavjr1 Department during the past year, Secretary Daniels, in his annual rrport to Congress, concludes with a solemn caution that it be re membered that the tremendous in crease in ships and personel author ized by Congress is still to be carried out. And he appeals that there be no "t-laxation of effort until It has become an actuality. "I feel it my duty," writes the Sec retary, "to warn as solemnly as I may against the danger that lies in a possible feeling on the part of our people that the Navy has now been at tended to, has been placed where It b3; orgs among the great navie; of tn world, and that there is nothing f'l- er to be done." Secretary Daniels advocates an in ternational agreement to end compe titive and costly naval construction and insists that "until the great navy- building countries make a practical. agreement to a reduction of arma ment our country must steadily in crease its naval strength." CHANNUKAH- FESTIVAL OF DEDICATION NEW YORK WANTS THE COMMERCIAL MEETING The Jewish Feast of Dedication (Channukah) commences at sindjwu Tuesday, December 1!) and lasts tor eight days. It celebrates the sue 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 et "P statue of a pagan deity in the New York delegates to the eighth the Jewish TemPle of Jerusalem and 1 triOfl to fnmnpl tho .Taws tn wnrshm it annual convention of the Southern .... . , , . . . ,., and abandon their own historic faith. Commercial Congress which meets this effort at forcing an alien religion here December 11, headed by W. S. opon the Jewish people provoked a (By the United Press) London, Dec, 8. JFxesh detail of the German occupancy oi ucnarw today added to the helief that tho Innminiin retirement was mastef- vuu...u.. . fully xecuted with minimum lasses. The Roumanian army ia stU, intact With its neorganlzation and equip ment It may again becomo a frfjn- dable force. New Offensive by Germans in Balkans. .r London, Dec. 8. The rnjjlna along the whole MonastW' front hva been strongly reinifowed toy troops presumably diverted from (Die: Rou manian theatre of war. It is j'Senev ed flie Germans are planning a pow erful offensive against tne Franco- iSerbian-Itallan-BriUsh foroes ih'UIac- edoma. German Advance Continue. Berlin, Dec 8.-r-Tbe German' ld- vance on the line beyond Bucharest and Poleati is , iwoceetling sp rapidly that the Roumanian forte on the frontier monntainiy'Mi-' TnHeeal ud Altschanl passes have had 'their re treat cut off. r EAPnsiswrotiP: STATE CONVENTION (Special to The Free Press) ", Elizabeth City, N. C, Dec. 8. The Baptist State convention closed its sessions here today. The meeting wa one of the most successful ever held, although the attendance was not re cord-breaking. Education, missions, the adoption of a plan for a monu ment to the late John Keynes Mill at Thomasville orphanage and the ad dress on "'Our Baptist Heritage" iby. D. E. G. Mullins of Louisville were outstanding features. MARINE CORPS WAISTS k f 4 I 4 1. i 4 1 'IT BIG ASSEMBLY POS McKean, of the Merchants' Associa tion, it was announced that determined-effort is to be made to capture the 1917 convention for New York City. Mernbers . of the delegation already here have letters from Mayor Mitch el and Governor Whitman inviting the Congress there.''. ' . As several Southern : cities also have announced their candidacy there five mayor and other officials t- promises' to be d spirited contest . tended the conference. when the matter is taken up officially. 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 of Jewish worship. , In honor of this red educa tion, the feast of Charmukah (ded-i icatiou) ffes etstafished, It eight days to be holidays, days of song and thanksgiving. ' The local Jewish people will ob-1 em the period as usual. ,uciii (By the United Press) ;J .h Washington, Dec. 8. The estab lishment of a Marine Corps Post on Chesapeake Bay as a training sta tion for expEditioary forces called a paramount need of the ma rine corps in its annual report. ' ... ... u INCREASE IN WHITE STAPLE GINNED IS SHOWN BY STATEM'T (By the United Press) Washington, Dec. 8. Cotton ginned from the 1916 crop prior to Decem ber 1 amounted to 10,359,346 bales,' against 9,703,612 by the samo date , last year, the census bureau today re-' ported. Sound bales included amount-' ed to 177,662 against 93,362 in 11(13. Sea Island cotton Included amount ed to 101,620 against 77466 last year. North Carolina had ginned 667,. 136 bales against 612,703; South (Carolina, 832.141 ' against 1,021,843; Virginia, 23,161 against 13426. KILLED MOVDitt HOUSE. ' ffoneshoro, feec! L. Hall, who' lived six miles southwest of Jone boro, was Instantly killed while tear- . ing down an old house, by some moans' being caught under some falling t!m ,-y..vr