North Carolina Newspapers

4 ...... COTTON MARKET -KEPOliTED BY ' J. R. BALL v COTTON BUOltKIl NEW BEKN, ' ;,' rN. C. LONG DISTANCE PHONE NO. 16. f,!EfflI5 KILLS: OUR COW DOVO ira OPEH flll icon : - ". . ..". ..... ., -i'A combine the advantages of soil renovator, . - forage And cash crop. ' II pavs to fertilize them corrects. "The lishi.saDdy wilt which " are bet suited lor peanut culture are naturally deficient in available and often require time as well at phosphate;' The crop talcea from the aoil two and one-ball ttmea aa aoch Potash as phoaphoric acid. Too beat growers who use raw materials to fertilise the crop se then In about this proportion. It ia plain that any mixed fertiliser for peanuts should contain more Potash than ' phosphoric acid. The use of 100 lbs. Muriate of Potash or 400 lbs. Kainit per acre, or 500 lbs. of fertilizer with 10 per cent Potash, would furnish two-thirds ss much Potash aa 100-bushe) crop remotes. Vou can a&ord to feed this crop well also to feed it right. ' II your dealer does not carry this kind ol goods, write us for prices oi Potash salts ia any quantity from 200 lb. up. and for . oar free book on fertiliser formulas. ( GERMAN KALI WORKS Chkor Mssiaitonra- Black NewOrlsaaei Wkaaay Csatral Baak BaUia I PASS1HE -EVENTS Pi . . ' TUISDA1. - '- 1 Ever; member of Ernuj local Farm ra Union U requested to meet on Sat urday, March 2nd at 3:30 p. ra., to make op an order for fertilizers, . and trans act audi other business aa may come Last Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock Miaa Effie Riddick Jarvis and Mr. Geo. Cooper, both of Belhaven, N." C, were united in the bonds of matrimony at Christ Episcopal church in this city. Mr, and Mrs. Cooper returned to Bel- haven on the following day and will make their home at that place. ' While enroute from Norfolk to Balti more last Wednesday, the barges "Ellen S. Jennings" and "Carolina" foundered and sank in eight fathoms of water. The crew of each were saved. Both of these barges have visited this port dur ing the past few months. They en countered the storm which swept the ' Atlantic coast last Wednesday and were unable to weather it. One of the members of the lest party of northern farmers who visited thial action a few weeks ago, yesterdrfyi sent to Mr. C. E. Foy an account of the fierce storms which have been rag ing in hia' section for the past few weeks. He stated that it was his in tention to come to eastern North Car olina as soon as possible and live here for the remainder of his life, where he would not be compelled to stay indoors about four months out of the year on account of the extreme cold weather. ; WIDKESDAT. It is understood that the John L. Ro per Lumber Company have taken an option on the tract of land lying along National avenue from the old base ball park to Mr. W. C. Willett's place. . s Dwelling houses will be erected on the Ian J, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Marshall celebrat ' ad their fiftieth anniversary of their weddino- Mondav nieht, Mr. Marshall has been in the employ of the A. & N, j C, and the Norfolk-Southern Railway Company for twenty-nine consecutive year. Tha derailment qf thefrain enroute from this city to Oriental yesterday morning, caused a tie-up in the traffic ' ih. fn ........ 1 Knnra Tka 'engine was finally replaced on the track and the evening train went through on time. No one was injured. , The open season for hunting quart, squirrel, turkeys, etc., in Craven coun ty will end Thursday, as Friday is the 1st of March and the beginning of the closed season. Local sports have been taking advantage of the waning season and many have repaired to the fields during the past few days, to get in one more bunt, before the season 'closed. , Within a few weeks a force' of fhe Norfolk Southern Railway , Company's decora tort and painters . will go to Morehead City and get the popular Atlantic Hotel in readiness for the ap proaching season. . The hotel will be under the direct supervision of the railway company this year and they in tend making it one of the most success ful season in the history of this pop ular summer resort. The opening will be held early in June, the date to be announced a little later. known in this section acd is quite popu lar with automobilists. - The Ernul local of the Farmers Union will meet next Saturday for the purpose of making an order for fertilizer and transacting other business. Every 'mem ber is urged to be present. The Norfo!k-Sou!hern Railway Com pany is offering $25 in go'd for the cheapest acre of corn grown in the ter ritory through wh:ch its tracks run. This is an excellent opportunity for some of the farmer boys in this section to win, a desirable, prize. " . The weather in this section during the past few days has been all that could be desired and it hi a had the effect of farmers to come to town to transact business matters. This," of course has had the effect of enlarging the sales of the local merchants. The farmers know that when they come here to do their trading they will be treated fairly and for this reason they invariably come to New Bern for this purpose. On March 11th that much talked of play, "The Lion and the Mouse" will be presented at the Masonic Theatre. Every one has doubtless read the fable of the lion and the mouse and pondered over the moral. See this moral enacted in real life. The-company playing the eastern circuit this season is one of the strongest ever placed on the road and is scoring a remarkable success. Tckete will be placed on sale at an early dase, it is understood that a gymnasium will be opened in this city at an early date, and will be under the supervision of one of the churches. New Bern young men have long needrd a gymnas ium and there is not the least doubt but that it will prove to be an attractive feature in many ways if it is securer). The committees in charge of the new project are now at work on a list of necessary appurtenances and will make their final decision within a few days. Publication of Summons. , ' THTBSDAT. ".V. -.'- -.' Tba postoffice at; WhitfordV a small station about eight miles from this city has been discontinued. Mr. A. C. Brlnson, postma-ter at Bairds Creek, was among the visitors to the city yesterday. The ..New. Bern Garage Company, yesterday received a ear load of "Butck" automobiles. This car ia-well North Carolina, Craven county, in (he Superior Court. Jesse Martin vs. Bessie Martin. The defendant above named will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Superior Court of Craven county to obtain divorce from the bonds of matrimony and the said defendant will further take notice that she is required to appear at the April term of Superior Court for said County to be held on the 8jh ' day of April, 1912, at Court House of a County in New Bern, N. J and .an swer or demur to the complaint" in said action or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for rr lief demanded in sa:d com plaint, -i W. M. WATSON, q Clerk of the Superior Court The House failed to appropriate funds for the site of a proposed coast defence on Cape Henry. . -V, NOTICE. . To the public I am now ready to fill your prders for Cabinet Mantels at re duced rates, prices from $1 60 up, aleo Writing Desks, Church Pews ends cut Prices on demand. Tool Ches's,, Road or Speed Carts, Old Furniture made Lever and painted, Clocks rebuilt and varnished, Sewing Machines overhauled and retouched, Picture Frames made to fit your picture, Couchs fixed up same as new, Organs renewed, Bicycles re paired and" painted, Old Heaters made new, Guns stocked, in fact a general repair business for all. I wish to state the fact that I am situated so that I can make cat rates., . , ; . I am very respectfully your general repair man. . "' " ' J. C, PUGH, V-'-' V Bridgeton, N. C. - llLlflELCDLIES1 -! Gill TO Secretary of State Begins His Lat iu' A merican Tour Uuder ,Fa- ' , vorin Conditions .1 L Panama, Feb! 29 -The' Central and Suth American tbur' of "thS Ameticih' S'crvtary of State his begun au piei ousljj With' beautiful weather and big welcoming crowd i at Colon a'd Pa'-a ma. (Mr. Koox,wmt ashri at Colon from the United Sta'cs a in nfced cruis er Washington and was mn by a large number of promiuTi t government offi ciablanda great rr wdk of American residents and citizens of Colon, who greeted the. Secretary with cheers. The Panama government - is fulfilling its promise to make the Secretary's visit a notable event' Secretary Knox , de clared that he wa surprised at the x tent pf the preparations for hU enter tainment and gratified at the cordiality of hip recepH"t H arrived at Pana ma by special Train and was greeted oy a committee' i epresenting the govern ment, and M tutjice H. Thatcher, Gov ernor of the PanamaXanal Zone. Aft er formal exchanges the ladios of the party were" presented with beautiful bouquets.. The; Secretary and others were. escorted to automobiles between lines of police holding back a great throng, eager to see the Secretary. The station was fairly hidden by American flags.! As Mr. Knox appeared in, the street, the party halted, and the crowd uncovered as the band played "The Mar Spangled Banner." The route to the Tivoll Hotel, where the party occupy the Presidential .suite, was lined with tachments of police and firemen. After luncheon Secretary Knox call ed on. acting president Chiari and the members of the Cabinet at the Palace, the officials returning the call. The ladies of the American party also ex changed visits with the wivea of the Panama officials. The American Min istcr and Mrs. Dodge gave a dinner at the Legation, the guests including Act ing President Chiari, President Arose mena, who is on leave of absence from his office; Second Vice-Pres d -nt Fede rico Boyd; Aristides Arjona, Minister of Foreign Affairs: Dr. Bellsario Por- ras. former Minister to the United States and now the Liberal party's car. didate for the presidency; Aurelio Guar dia, Minister of Finance, and Chief Jus tice Espriella, and their wives. . 'Py. Hew' Tors: folloa. ... Feb. 27 Opening Highest Lowest Close Mar. . 1006 ' "1016 1004 1015 May. 1022 "'1035 1018 1034 July. , 1031 1044 102G ? 1043 Oct. V 1038 -. 1048 1037 ' 1047 . ' Port Receipts, 51,090 balev , 4 1 - . Feb. 28 Opering Hiahest Lowest Close Mch. : 1012 (021 1008 -; 1012 May. -1U69 1029 : 1024 1028 July i 1039 ; 1033 .1034 1038 Oct. ,i042 i 1042 1038. , 1040 Port Receipts, 63,000jales. , v Last year ; 16,941 bales . - '? . Feb. J9 "Open $igh , Low Close March 1004 1012 1008 4 1009 May 1021 1026 . 1018 ,1025 July 1032 1041 . 1030 '10E6 Oct 1032 1042 1031 1038 Honored by Women Wheat a womaa a pes as of her silent seeret sufferin she trusts you. Millions have be- ' atosraai. this mark oi confi dence on Dr. R, V. Pierce, oi Buffalo, N. Y. Every where there are women who bear witness to the wonder. workinf, curinf-power ol I)r, fieroe'e Favorite Prescription which saves the tufferinf irg rasa f ill, and . successfully frapplca w'.h woman's weak- ssiki aoj tiulbotn Hit. ' 1 VKYV.S WEAK WOHCN STKONQ IT nAi::;3 f iCK wo:u:n w va.L. T 3 woittn's ir.penl as evrr mikdirevtej or her eosA f imiiJ J wlien she wrote lor advice, to' ' Mi's i HrHNSAiy hltu.if i, A xHorjAtioN, Dr, n ANNOCKCEMENT. Port Receipts, 43.C00 bales. 10, 573. 'y last yia- Liverpool Cettea Market Opening, Feb Mar.' 565 May June. 567 Closing E68J 570i , 1 Opening . Closing F -b. Mar. t68 568 MayJnn 570 - 569 Opening. Clbsinf Mar. Apr. 563 563 May. Jun 565 564 Mew Bern Market Middling, 91. Srict Middling 01. I Good Middling 10. Sales bales. Middling, PI Strict Mi idling, 1') Good Middling, 10 Sales ?5 bales. Middling 91 Strict Middling 10 - Good Middling 10 Sales 18 bales Fellow citizens of Jones County. Having been incapacited for labor for the last seven years, and having spent the most of my substance in trying to regain my health; while yet feeble, I think, I could perform the du'iea of an office as well as any other man who has health and not in need of the office, while giving an office to me Would amount almost to charity. And now therefore,. 1. announce my self as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer and call upon try friends all over the county tc come to my support. This will ba a small mat ter for eieh one, but a great favor to me, and if you wi 1 elect ne I promise to fill the' office aa well as any of ths aspirants ' ;.. , ? V;-.?. I ask hy fellow citizens -to consider my claim, and give me your support.' I am yours very truly, samuel s. Harriett: Pollocksville, N.'C. .' ' Feb. 12, 191ft. ' , ' - .... ' .- The Local, Option Enabling bill will be opposed in the Virginia State Senate by Senator Watkins, who thinks wrong tsctica have been employed by the Anti o.i. i if Th9 Republicans of the First dis'rict of Virginia, representing 2 ritiis and 16 counties, in 'convention at Cap Charles, indorsed Taft for the Prsi densy and further ; indorsed the party management in the State1. , Rescuing Party Crossed 'River From Texas Shot. Bandits ' Repulsed. V. S v'' Sierra Blanca, Tex., Feb; 2A band of vasquistas, half fnsurgen V half bindit, attacked 1 the. Nelson . Morris nnch at Cuervo, Mex.', arly Tuesday a tertneir demand ror stores. Dorses snd equipment haJ been denied by Brown Paschall, the, manager. The ranch is one of the largest in northern Mexico, and roost of the men oa it are Americans.-' Paschal! and "Smoky" Miller, the foreman, directed a sharp resistance, whi'e a Mexican cowboy car ried word of the siege, to hia town. Couriers spread the word to the ranches slang the Texas side of the Rio Grande, and a rescue party of twenty-seven cow- bays crossed the river ; without delay. TTiey'rode hard and reached the ranch, j ist as the bandits were withdrawing after an hour's sharp fight The ranch men had borricaded themselves Tin an adobe building used aa headquarters, and had sciped casualties. S .' ?- The insurgents fired on the rescuers ai thsy drew within range, and three of the Americans fell. The word that reach -d here was that the Americans were killed. The invaders, thereupon withdrew to the river and sent another message to Sierra Blanca with an. ur gent call for reinforcements. ;,wV: The cowboys and farmers are gather ing in force, heavily armrd - and -.well mounted. ' They plaa to cross' lbs river i i the course of the jiight and bfg'n a campaign of avenge ment. Another hand is gathering at Polaris and the force wil join. Putchall haa refused o withdraw from the tanrh, in spite of i he Vasquista threat to return. Gen. Duncan, commanding the Department of Texas, is expected to send two troops of cavalry to Marfa, in the ame neign- b rho d, tomorrow, and it -the Ameri- c ins at Cuervo are still besieged he will make a demand, for .their release. ueivo is twenty-two miles inland from the river. The situation through tout the ter ritoty opposite Eagle Pass Is said to be desperate. Bands of Vetquiataa, Bum bering 800 altogether, are ranging the ountry-side, pillaging as they - go Ojinaga, "opposite Presidio.- Tex ,'- Is threatened with attack. A large coin' marid of insurgents is encamped on the aanks of Concho, and has demaoditd the surrender of the town. '- COTTON SEE0.1UE TO : ; Don't waste your time an swering your r own quizes about Hdardware. J. S. Bas night Hdw Co., Phone 99, or call ati.67 S.l Front SCU Attorneys for the Chesapeake and Ohio and-other railroads outlined their defense in Columbus, Ohio, in the Gov ernment anti-trust suit against then Kej Bern fMetSt j . 7 $ 90 .. 90 ... ' i 90 65 -- 1 85 r y -.bo' ih. -4 CO : i oo . -y- RETAIL PRICES, Corn, per bushel. ' " Hominy, per bush, ' -; v '. MeaL per.bush, Oats, per bush. ' Mill stuff; per 100 lbs. Hulls, ,-. '. Field peas, pee, bai Hay, per ton, (Timothy,) PRICES PAID BY LOCAL DEALERS Potatoes, '(Irian,) ., ; $ 4 00 (Sweet,) per bush. .40(?i50 N. CTacon, per pound, KdiM Hams, per pound, y, 17 Shoulders, per pound, 12 Poultry each, ' ,,25to85 Eggs, per dot, ' , ' " 26 Heeswax, per pound, .25 Tallow, per pound, ..,.. 6 Hides, fer pound, , 8 In an A ! !rps before Uie Heal I" t&te Excl.f . . vWr. JPh Fela, of rhtta- d. :.'a, i 'ar l t'.at a free car line VI.. ' t i S t it -1 t tO l-'Ui. 1 1 v ' in I'.' ' - a. For two years I hive planted only a long staple cotton. Got last year 20c and this year 12c per pound in Norfolk Write Savage Sun & Co. The 12 this year is in proportion to the lower price of the general crop as good ai 20c last year. . Over the" Cook and Ctfier short staple cotton yielding 40 rr cnt lint I got '$12 per .bale of 500 .hd morr for the long ihtn they did for 'he thort, allowing for thrir bettir yiel i at gin It will makeover 1 to 3 at gin aa MUCH as ANY cotton in Ihe field-bolls large, opens early, vigorous plant. fSome seed at 75 cents per bushel for sale.' ." ?r- -J. W. SANDERS. ' . BOGUE. N. C mm Traveling Optometrist " Eyes, exam In d free. Glasses fit ed at reasonable prices." If not pleased lenses changed f ve on my next trip. lfyouarehaV inar anv trouble with your eves. meet me,, I wilbe at the follow l ing places at the stated time. -; ; At Grantsboro, Eld J. P. Tin gle's Residence! Monday, March 4th.-- , ; ' Horn Office, Reidiville, N. C. A SAVINGS account may be opened at any time with one dollar or more. All you have to do is to bring your deposit to this bank. . The clerk . will , issue a pass-book with the amount of your first deposit -credited In iu You can preserve your pass-book as an evidence' of the amount of money that you have on deposit. All follow ing deposits are also entered in this - past-book and the book becomes a complete recoid of your deposits and withdrawals. . ; A savings account may be opened by mail by any peraon who desires privacy and con veniericein saving' money. ,' MAKE THIS ANK YOUR HEADQUARTERS S - - ; VVHENIN TOWN. k ; -M iiiiii Wm Mm NEW BERN, N, C.v; BANKING. HOURS: - - SATURDAY NIGHTS?'' CAPITAL $200,000 f - r 10-A. M. to 2 ?. M.' . '- - :to s p. M. r f -1 IF YOU WANT -Pitts-is the The best fence--The best - stoveThe best' paint burgh is the Fence Buck's is'flie Stove B. P. S. Paint, and we carry a complete stock and will make 'the price right. , -V ' ' V - J. S. BASNIGHT HARDWARE GO. PHONE 99, 67 S. FRONT, ST. NEW BERN, N. C. - BETTER OPTICAL SERVICE Optical Tate Ko.' Y By J. 0. Baxter, Optometrist la evarf trada, profnalon or branch at wnk. Uwn at found a fa num. whaynus) aevcial nt asaa. or aduratioa. ar both, ars batter prp.rad t ' aarra (on la tWir Una than Uw' muKlluda if othaca la tba awna Atdd. Bine avaaaMtrr rtqalrM Mpnlal abllltr ia both arafo-Mlnaal and awe han leal arork. mm that ar. flttad to do both aqaaUr writ ara aesrra. Tbara fora ron cannot ba too p.rjk-ular about thaaplro tkui of tba faaa ts enrra jrou intra.t your ay"- Thaprofaaatonalwark-tharaamliilnt of y.iur my defscta, moat aa stkillf ulljr and soirartlr dona, Tl - k. i 1 1 k. .l I., .nj mA of jrour slaafwa. la ao l important. " J I ' ' linri phaaanf opiicd work la thirmishlir and V lntllintl dona hara. From (ha first atrp In v Iha aiamlnatlon ,ta th Ant.1 aljalin( of th frama or niountlnf not a sinil" hir In ovorknik- i tA arallahud. Ida all IM wik' bi"'I'. arl h.vinf ha-l ivh fln. surrri. iih mwt d f(ii ult, nrgWcUd ra, I do not h. i .! to mmr that 1 can riva too parfoct sat in'' ' ' -rt- " A visit will incur no o .1.. . , ' How 10 cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Coueh Reoeedy hae-won ts ereat repn.ation and immene sU by its remarable cure of colds. It rah always be depended upon. , For sale by all dealers. , -r , .I s hi . ; . . SOUND VIEW ITEMS; ' February 28. We are having soma very very stormy weatlher. ;,. . Miss Itorah Garner who haa been vis iting relatives at this, place, returned to home at CroaUnf Sunday, aceompaiiied by her cousin, Miss Lina Garner.. Misfes Luis and Nannie Garner, of Newport have been visiting" friend and relatives at this place. . : Misses Rena Oglesby and Bertha Guthrie wjll leave Sunday for Ocean to assist in I he school entertainment . of that district. .: ' . ' .... , . - ; Mr. C. M. Bernard,, who has teen spending.a few months io Virginia, ha returned and win spend the summer here. ' ' . :'' '', J ' ' ' Mi's Emma Lewis and Mrs. Adi f ig ot( who'have bet n welcome , visitors in our n i 1st returned to their hohn Sat orr'ay at Bgue muck to tba; regret of , heir piany friend,'-, . ' '" -' i ".' Mr. Marion Ty orsmnt Satu daV at Newrx rt -," ' ' .. .. - ' ' . . ' . Miss Callie Hall is visiting hff aun' herd and will return to her tome in a fewdays. ' Ms. O.tavia B ll who has been at tending school here left for home Sun day. :i ;v ye ' ' Messrs Llojd Sharps and Alphrnse Garner had a find oyster roaat at Gales CreeV Sunlay. J Y -' 0ir Ictiooj closed Friday night aura to the regret bf all. the people of this eommui Itjf, it c'oied with a very, fine nterUinment which tM greatly eu joytd by a large audience who carre Irom all ire( lions fsr "and neir.. We regrtt very much for our bacher, Mr. J. W. Russ II, who has to ably dis charged his duty to leave us; we h pe to be tuccesoTuI in getting htm back to teach our next schooly- Mr. Rusell left Sunday for Salter Path, wheis l wil' continue In the work. , , . , ' .' , Respectfully, ' SrVEE'r PEA . a C. STEWART'S SHIP YARD ; ' , rSTATE AGENTS an w j -r 4 sn ines TROUBLE PROOF DEPENDABLE NO COIL BUILT TO LAST LIFE TIME- RELIABLE.. ND-BATTE EASY TO START "Agent fox Frictionless Metal Company. . All kinds of - gasboat supplies and repairs a specialty. C. C. STEWART . - NEW BERN, N. C, FOOT CRAVEN ST. Office Phone 1 22 , ,P. 0 Box 64? Rf$idenc Phone,457 4 New York police believe they have captured the principal men ip the taxi cab robbery. - ' '' WAIT FOR OUR OPENING I' Entire Stock New, Smart ancLCleyer J ; Toggery fdrNMen and t Boys.' . . WILMS CO. THE QUALITY SHOP" REPORT; OF THE CONDITION New Bern nanhing & Tjust Co. At Sew Bern,1 iu The State of &arth fcaroliiut, at The Close of Busi i i ' V.V i'oss Wbruary 20th, 1912. - . " KESOUKCESl . .' - M ABILITIES I - Loana and disoounta"', r-r f89t.884.42r Capital ato'k paid in-.' $100,000 00 gventrarts uraecurea AU otber slocks, bonds and "mortgages'-'1 Furniture and fixturea Due irora bsnke '- .. - : and bankera . i " t 'l Cafih items . GoM Coin Silver coin (nclud- , ing all minor ' ' coin currency Nat Tonal li nk notes 'andoUor U. ?' , notes . Total x v.. 24,810 00 15.9.6 D5 4,04".39 : 65.00 V . '' r '. 4.6C8 19 8,f 86 f 0 13.RC7.44 1U9U undivided pronts. lesg nir rent exiiensea and tales ! . paid -' .-. . . A r- Dividends unpaid Z- 150.00 Bi!s payable : - 20.000.00 69,240 42" ITime certificates of " . I -i 1. ' ri t-. . 1 Dexait subject to " - . . -' check .. " .-t'Ju.OSri 3fi " . ' ' - Savings Dopoaits Due lanks and balikfrs..' . ' Custiier's checks ' outntandinj Certified Checks . Truat Department 6'4.8l:l.4 T 610.401 67 8i0 52 . 6H0 6u f&8 31 376, 3K 1.23 0. Ii the ui Mt'iis Clot!. Vv'lo ii N'l-w I '.-riit ..'y V (ft ' u t :i TATE OF NORTH CAROLINA; .Cuuutytof Craven, ft. a I, Ceo. 1). P.nJIf U , C' Urof the tiova-naioetl bank, J j s .l. imily swear !'. t the sbnve sla' t 1 e sbnve si; ' of i! y kin x r. i .. true to . Tottt .... CORRECT:- :'' L. ' C. J.: t: 610,401 67 -Attpst; . If. CUTLER, Jr. . .' E FOY, ' IVVAHREN , A.' GREEN, . , Directors. Eubntrlbed and sworn to before e, this 2Hth day of Feb. 1912. W. H. HENDERSON, Notary Pull! I, .irill, 1!' V. j ia t i tni lell.-f. :,I!.T ;.',r. .TCKTRIiT o ( iu-