jfoturday ; Evening, December 16. 1916
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THE KINSTON FREE PRESS
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EL CALT BRAXTON, Editor: asm Manager
Publlsksi Ewy Day Except Sunday by tha Kinston Frw
' -v' ' Prm Co.. lac Kinston, N. C
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' Taw llMtlu $1.00 Six Montha 2.00
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. Caurad at tha poitofflc. at Kinston, North Carolina, as
""""t-daaa matter under act of Congress, March 3, 187a.
eW"YORK OFFICE 88 Fi.ru Rom, Mr. Ralph R.
Mulan, In sols charja af Eastern Department. Fils
a Tha Freo.Preaa can ba aaen.
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Karsjaetto Building, Chicago, where file of The Free
rrao can oa aeaeu
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The Free Preaa ef any irregularity of delivery or Inat
Untion whataoever on the part of the carriers.
After Six P. M. subscribers are requested to call West
ern Union and report failure to gti the paper. A copy
will be aent promptly, if complaint is made before Nine
P. 1L, without cost to subscriber.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, 1916
v The Christmas season is at hand. Let us remember the
teaching of the Master: "It is more blessed to give than
to receive."
. Mr. Coodellow, you will find in Capt. Vendevllle's
enumeration of needy and dependent families coming un
der his observation in Kinston as carried in The Free
; Press your opportunity for gladdening the hearts of some
THE NEWSPAPER'S OBLIGATION. '
The newspaper is the mouthpiece of the community,
j . fa?
which it aerves, and if it f ails to represent the whole
people the gocd people it falla short of its mi.vion.
The newspaper, which opens "its columns only to those
things which are in line with its own ideas is abusing
the great power that is vested In it.
One of the most interesting dfscussions at the recent
newspaper institute was devoted to thia subject. One of
the papers, read, suggested that this wa tfie era of in
dependent journalism. Some took the position that a
newspaper could not be independent and unbiased and be
true to itself. Some went so far as to say that advertis
ing columns of the newspapers should be closed to those,
who were opposing the views and the polities of the paper.
For instance, it was suggested that a Democratic paper
should not accept any campaign advertising matter from
a Republican or vice versa. Others took the view, which
we believe to be the correct one that the newspaper had
no moral right to deny those, who were opposed to its
policies, space in its columns to present their arguments
so long as the copy, which they furnished conformed to
the requirements as prescribed by the policy of the paper
and was not libelous.
The newspaper has space for sale, besides being the
mouthpiece, the great moulder of public sentiment, an 1
!he great agency for democracy in the dissemination of
knowledge, it is a business proposition. Its stock In-trade
ji space. The newspaper owes it to its clientile, its read
ers, who have confidence in it and who are guided by what
appears in its columns, to employ certain safeguards,
and so far as is within its power to keep from Its columns
objectionable matter of all kinds. Fraudulent advertis
ing, indecent suggestions and all that has a tendency to
unfortunates at this approaching Yuletide. Read the de j lower or impose upon the public should be barred. B it
tails and adopt a family lor the season.
It seems that President Wilson has decided to for
ward the central power's peace proposals without com
ment. tSo, well and good, for we have confidence in his
judgment to do what is right and best in the matter, but
we venture the hope that he has found it possible for
instituting a good follow-up system and that he will be
able to lend the influence of this country very forcefully
for peace through this apparent opportunity.
The Free Press hopes that the full reports coming from
fort Blias In regard to the shooting of Lieutenant Bar
bour by Lieutenant Faulkner, of the Kinston company,
will ahow beyond the question of a doubt that the shoot
ing waa accidental. The information that The Free
Presa' correspondent on the border has been able to pet
pending the official investigation seems to bear out the
..accidental theory; while other reports carried by other DAREDEVIL VILLA
papers have charged that the shooting was premeditated. Bandit Villa is u man out of the ordinary. As a news
The Free Press hopes that no Kinston soldier will be the unexpe,(.tef. It is the daring and unlooked 'or
known to have maliciously attempted the life of a fellow ! , . L , t t i .
producer he is great. Villa can always be counted on to
guardsman.
! that the outlaw chief perpetrates. No better evidence of
DR ' McNAlRY ENDORSED j ius daredeviltry has been given than his latest reported
the newspaper has no right to deny the use of its adver
tising columns to those, who oppose its views, simply
Wause they do oppose when their copy meets the speci
fications. The Free Press would consider itself cowardly,
if it feared to give its opponents such opportunity t
present their arguments. There are, of course, instances
where copy is submitted for publication in Which there
are veiled threats, libeloua land offensive suggestions,
which in the judgment of the editor must be withheld.
The conduct of the newspaper calls for good judgment.
The newspaper, to serve Its community as it should, mu.'t
be fearless and independent to the point of being honett
and fair with all of its reputable citizens whether or no
their political, religious or other views conform with the
individual or personal views of the editor or publisher.
The Free Press believes that the dawn of independent
journalism is at hand.
message to the United States Government in which he
reeks by compromise to gain recognition. He understands
that the entire regular nrmy has been on trie border and
-hat this has been augmented by u hundred thousand or
to
The endorsement of the capable administration of Dr.
C B. McNairy, Superintendent of the Caswell Training
s School, by the board of directors as evidenced in their
action at their annual meeting on Thursday in re-electing
aim and approving with alight alterations his reoom-1 more militiamen, drafted into regular service, awaiting
mendationa for the enlargement of the school, is very j the opportunity to seize him and bring him to answer for
gratifying to The Free Press. There is no question that, a long reign of terror, murder and pillage against not
Dr. McNairy has made good. Not only is he a good only his fellow countrymen, but Americans, culminating,
farmer, evidenced by the model farm which he is whip- s it did, in the dastardly raid on Columbus last spring
, ping into ahape, but his direction of the training depart- j Mr. Villa now proposes to be free again. He offers pio
nsent of the school, the success of which is ho manifest tection to Americans and other foreigners In exchange
by the exhibits of the class rooms and an Inspection of Ar amnesty and recognition, and a free rein, so far as
his charges has been most admirable. this country is concerned, to go after Carranzn.
The Free Presa congratulates the Caswell School on ! Uncle Sam will probably not signify thk latest pro
retaining the services of Dr. McNairy and his good help- j vosal with so much as passing notice but regardless of
meet, and congratulates him for the splendid wmk that! (bat, it serves to demonstrate that in Villa he is dealing
the inatitution is doing under his management. rvith a most unusual character.
$81.45
Excursion to Havana, Thurmlay,
December 21.
For the Christmas and New Year
Holiday excursion to Cuba, tha At
lantic Coast Line will sell excursion
ticketa from Kinston to Havana, in
cluding meals and berths on steam
it ships, at ths fart and on tha date
j named above, limited returning un-
tft January 7, 191.
Fares will apply via Jacksonville;
thence via East Coast and the "Over
Sra Railroad," or via West Coast of
Vlorlda. thiew Poi I Tampa, but not
tolng via one roi te and returning
.ia the other, an I tickets will be
;oo.l to stop over at all stations en
uule, either on thi? going or return
rip or both.
Proportions t fares from nearly
ivrry other point in Virginia, North
'u o'lna and S tut i Carolina --Chil-ren
half fare.
Vnr schedule. reservations oi,
rains and ships, a id interesting lit
rnliire. on Cuba, a -ply to the under
ired, who will r rocure it for you i
NOTICE.
The annual meeting of the share
adders of the National Bank of Kin
ston will be held at its hanking
'muse, Tuesday, January 9th, at 2
l'clock p. m., said meeting for th
lection of officers and such other
usiness as may lawfully be trans
acted. J. J. STKViEiN.SON, Cashier.
Ily-ll!-10 to Jan. 11.
promptly.
I). J. WARD, Ticket Agent
Kinston, N. C
The Player Piano and What It M ;ins
to The Home
AVE vou ever stopped to
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realize the extraorainary
influence irood music exerts
In the heme? This greatest of
arts and the one language under
stood by all, is truly le tie that
binds. It promotes , regard for
the home and its c:..-1rr,nment not
approached by any other factor.
A player piano in the home
keeps people there. It establishes
a unit of home interest which
draws people within the house and
does not divert trvm from it.
There is no question that the fam
ily circle is more closely knit with
such a bond of common interest
as the Player Piano a musical
instrument that can be played by
every member of the family and
in the playing of which each may
put into the music his own perso
nal interpretation or musical in
tuition. It surely is a marvelous inven
tion that makes possible the ar
tistic rendition of the world's mu
sical library. Grand opera, the
classics, dance music, the latest
song, ballad, or patriotic chorus
and every selection may be beau
tifully rendered with a Player
Piano of known value and artistic
worth.
When one purchases an "Ex
celltone Player Piano he at the
same time purchases the capabil
ity to express himself correctly,
musically. He is enabled to por
tray his musical feelings, his mu
sical moods and preferences ex
actly as he wishes to by means of
the extraordinary expression pow
ers and minu'e variations and
shadings in contrasts, which are
embodied in an "Excelltone Player
Piano. ,
The rare, uplifting influence of
music has been carried into thous
ands of homes the world over by
Exc-fHtone" Player Pianos, and
the influence of the music that is
made possible in those homes is
an influence in the right direction,
it has educational and entertain
ment features of practically un
limited proportions.
When you buy an "Excelltone
Player Piano, fitted with the
Standard player action, you do
more than simply install a player
in the home you create harmony,
you exert an influence for good in
fhat home and you diffuse knowl
edge on matte -s musical which
will benefit every member of the
familv circle. You provide joy
anil entertainment of the rational,
common-sense kind and an impor
tant thing ach member of the
family can directly participate in
maki-g his own music. You pro
mote culture and refinement you
broaden the mental horizon of the
household. The children of the
home are afforded an opportunity
to train their ears correctly and
to familiarize themselves, with
the worth-while music, as they
hea' ;t played on the "Excell
lone I layer Piano.
It is no exaggeration to state
th; t in the entire field of human
by pvvy member of the family
activity nothing wields a better
influence in the home, and nothing
may be better personally enjoyed
than an "Excelltone" Player Piano
containing the famous Standard
playr action.
by
hxcclltone Player Pianos are Sold in Emtere Carolina
Forrest Smith
Moved io Office in Whittlur BHg. Foimti') Cm d l Cm. V I lflr
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SPECIAL
TiiAS
SALE
On Friday, December 15, we launched the
largest sale in our history for the benefit of
Christmas shoppers. All jroods are reduced
37 1-2 per cent. You have only 6 shopping
days before Christmas.
Look Over the List and Then
Decide, For the Price
Will Suit Ali
Ladies'
Coats
Shoes
Hats
Coat Suits
Dry Goods
Crepe De Chine
Waists
Everjthii g For The
Ladies
37 1-2
Per
Cent
Off On
All
Cccds
Men and Boys
Suits
Mioes
Overcoats
Pinch Ba k and Plain
Shirts
Ties
Full L ne of Men's
Furnishings
REMEMBER
We have a full line of new up-to-date
ladies' goods and furnishings
for Men and Boys : :
Christmas Gifts For Every one
in the Family
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J. Hiishfield Company
Phone 341
124 Queen Street
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
EXCURSION FARES
Between AH Points on the
, Atlantic Coast Lino
The Standard Railroad of the South.
Also to practically every point in the
Southeast, including Washington, Cincin
natti, St. Louis, Memphis and New Or
leans. Tickets will be sold
DECEMBER 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25
Limited returning to reach original
starting point by or before Wednesday,
January 10th, 1917.
For schedules, Pullman reservations and
any further information desired call on
I). J. WARD, Ticket Agent,
Kinston, N. C.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
1916 -1917
EXCURSION FARES
VIA
Norfolk Southern
Convenient Schedules
PULLMAN SLEEPING and
CAR SERVICE
PARLOR
Tickets on sale December 20 to 25, 1916,
inclusive. Final return limit January 10,
1917.
Complete information furnished by any
Norfolk Southern Ticket Agent.
H. S. LEARD,
General Passenger Agent.
The Shorter Your Shopping
Time Grows. The More Im
portant This Jswelry
Store Becomes.
Gilt buyeu must be up and doing. Christmas will be here sooner than you will expect.
Procrastination is the thirl of time The early shopper is the wise one. II you haven t
decided on w hat you will give or what you want this Christmas, get busy. This old
store offers you a service by mail second to none and with our catalogue at your side all
the cares and ony attended upon choosing will vanish, for buying by mail here is the
easiest and most economical method ever devised for securing the choicest and best gifts
the markets of the world afford at the lowest possible prices. We not only guarantee
what we sell hut we guarantee a safe and prompt delivery. If you haven't our catalogue,
write for one--if you have send us your order today.
Paul-Gale-Greenwood Co. Inc.
"The Largest Jewelers South"
We Sell Victrolas and Edison Diamond Disc, Norfolk, Va.
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