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NEW BERN SEMI-WEEELY JOURNAL NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA. NOVEMBER 17 1914 -VI FAMOUS ECEUSiamilB DEED YESTERDAY F0LL0WII1G iirinttOFPieii Lord Roberts Succumbs To Malady While In France. Conditions In the War Zone Last Night Were But Little Changed. Fighting West of Flanders Con tinues and the Germans are Making Some Gains. Passengers On the Olympic Tell of English Boat's Sinking. London, Nov. 14. The official Press Bureau announced tonight that Lord Roberts died in Franoe tonight an a result of an attack of acute pneu monia. Lord Roberts was probably the best known man in England. He distinguished himself during the Boer war and has for some time been on the retired list. YESTERDAY FAVORABLE FOR THE ALLIED TROOPS. Paris, Nov. 14. The official state ment issued at midnight says that "From the North sea to Lille the day has been favorable for us. Two at tacks, one northeast of Zonnebeok and the other south of Ypres were re pulsed. In the latter the Germans suffered heavily. Between Labassee and Arras the enemy made two at tempts without results. " HEAVY RAINS CAUSE THE GERMANS TROUBLE. Berlin, Via London, Nov. 14. The following official statement was is sued tonight from headquarters: "The fighting west of Flanders continues unabated. Our attacks have been impaired by the heavy rains and are therefore progressing very slowly. We have taken seven hundred pris oners south of Ypres. The British attacks west of Lille have been re pulsed and the French compelled to evacuate a commanding position at Barry-Auback. We have pro gressed, in the forest of Argonne and the fighting continues in east Russia No decision has been reach ed In the- bat tle'about Soldattr THE RUSSIANS CONTINUE TO MAKE ADVANCES. Petrograd, Nov. 14. In east Prus sia the Russians continue advanoe toward Soldau. The Germans have been compelled to retire at Rypier. In the direction of Cracow the Rus sians are crossing Shreniawa and in Galioia have occupied Tarnew. PLYMPIC PASSENGERS DESCRIBE BOAT SINKING. London, Nov. 14. Passengers On the Olympio today gave the follow ing description of the sinking of the dreadnaught Audacious: "Tuedsay morning, after breakfast, we saw the British Dreadnaught flying signals that she was sinking and ordered us to stand by. Waves were braking over her decks but the whole crew of nine hundred men were standing at their post without a sign of flurry though the water was washing their feet. All of our boats were launohed and all but two hundred fo the men were removed. Meanwhile we at tempted to run a oable to the Au dacious but this parted under the strain. An entire day was spent in attempting this and when they had been warned that magazines might explode, two hundred men left 'on board were taken off. The Olympio was ordered to go to Lough Lilly on the coast of Ireland. Soareely had we gotton under' Fay when we heard a great explosion and a lurid light lit the sky.. It was plain that one of the finest ships of the British navy had blown up and sunk.' Not a single life was lost." " . a THE GERMANS WILL . : . NEVER ENTER ENGLAND. London, Nov. 14. Both offloial and unofficial reports oonoerning the sit uation in Flanders agree that the force of the German assaults on the allies'' lines disputing the way, to Dunkirk and Calais has lessened and the feeling is growing In England that the coveted base for an invasion of England never will be gained by the Germans. , A Paris official statement deolares that from the sea to the, river, , Lyi the German action , has boon . less keen; tha the .allios,, have; assumed the offensive along eoine( parts, of the front,, ajre inaking .progress, south, of Birnchoote and bave retaken a hara lot east of rTjpres. , Artillery, , duel continue' along, the rest of , the line. A British official reporf, gives a vivid idoa of the, tremendous aotjon which preceded the recent attacks pa Ypres by. thoOcmans,,-. From dawn for three hours the Britons were un der a heavy artillery fire, wbloh died TY tv be succeeded by an infantry onslaught by the Prussian euard. who were hurled back after pene trating the British lines at two points. STATE SONGS AUTHOR IS TO BE BEAUTIFUL AND LASTING TRI BUTE TO JUDGE WIL LI AM GASTON. Just inside of the gates of beauti ful Cedar Grove cemetery in this city is seeen a grave overtoppedwith an immense marble slab. Strangers passing that way always inquire whose body rests there, and are in formed that there lies all that is mortal of William Gaston, the author of that glorious song "The Old North State." The name of William Gaston is known to every school child in North Carolina, and there is no doubt, but as they have sung the refrains of that thrilling melody, and have reaohed the chorus and lifted up their voices in: "Hurrah' Hurrah! The old North State, forever; Hurrah! Hurrah! The Good Old North State." that they have thought of its com poser and wondered if he had re ceived the proper recognition for his work of love, and devotion to his native heather. William Gaston,, while his name is known' throughout the length and breadth of North Carolina, has so far been shown no publio apprecia tion or no great memorial marks the spot where his bones lie, but on Tuesday, November 24th, amends will be made for this when a bust of him will be plaoed in the House of Representatives at Raleigh, and will henceforth grace that' hall. William Gaston was born in New Bern in 177$ and many New Berinans will journey to the capital city to attend this unveiling. The com mittee who will have charge of the oeremonies is composed of Clement. Manly of Winston-Salem who is the chairman, R. A. Nunn, of New Bern, Bishop Leo 8. Haid, of Belmont, Mrs. M. E. Shipp, of Raleigh, Mrs: C. M. Busbee, of ' Raleigh, Judge W. R. Allen, of Goldsboro, and Judge George H. Brown, of Wash ington. The bust will be presented to the 8tate by Judge Henry Groves Con nor of the Federal Court bench, and will be received for the State by His exoellenoy Governor Locke Craig. W MUST DIE SAYS SUPREME 'COURT ' UPHOLDS THE ' DEATH SEN- TENCE IMPOSED BY ! LOWER COURT. ! : 1 1 v--- Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 14. The Get rgia Supreme Court affirmed the de cision of the lower court in the sen tenoe of death upon Leo '. M. Frank, charged ; with the murder several i months ago of little Mary Phagan. ; This action on the part of the Su preme Court practically seals the doom of the young Jew. ' TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH. Sunday school 9:45 a. m., . J. 8 Miller ' superintendent. A' cordial welcome awaits all who attend. i . Preaching service 1100 a. m. ,.8er mon by Pastor Thiol, Subject,, fcThe Wisdom of Soul Winning.'!', . ,b nl,!i ! .Preaching sflrrio7t3Q fa nW.So mon. byt jh. pastor.,, 8ubicofc: ,f;8lf Destruction land j Divine Reoaina- !. These seryioea mark thei beginning of ,the,.reviyal.whjoh4iwiUiieoffltiaae for two weeks or .' moreM (, The, ser mons will be preceded,, by song Ser vians, lead by Mr. Jelks,the, Singing Evangelist,, who , loads,, the - singing during the meeting.,) Rev, Mr,, Call;- away arrives Monday and wilpreayh ftionoay evening 7 wyr. ,:,,., hew BEnri m FORM BELGIAN RELIEF COMMITTEE Lectures, Afternoon and tvwJa Bridge Parties, Dances, Etc., Are To Be Held In Order To Rata Funds. MRS. A. Y. CHAPMAN TO GIVE FIRST LECTURE. November 19th, The Date Set For This Treat Small Contribu tions Win B Charged From AIL An interested band of New Bern worn en met together on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. F. R, Hyman, to discuss ways and means of raising funds for the relief of the Buffering Belgians and came upon the happy decision that in helping them, they might as well help each other to forget the war clouds which have settled down over the financial affairs of the dear home land. The outcome is a most attractive program, which will offer diversion for every one, and a nominal contribu tion of twenty-five cents will be charg ed for any of the entertainments. There will be lectures, afternoon and evening bridge parties, dances and some de lightful surprises which willbekeot for the lost. The first entertainment will be one which no one can afford to miss, as it will be a treat which comparatively few cities will be able to enjoy The per sonal experiences of a visitor in the war rone of Europe, which will be related by Mrs. A. Y. Chapman, of Knoxville. Tenn., who has just returned from a prolonged stay abroad and is visiting her daughter Mrs. R. N. Duffy. Mrs. Chapman is a Woman of rare personal and conversational charm, and it will be one of the opportuinties of a life-time to hear her an eve witness tell of the stricken countries, the effect of the war upon the people the im pression on an outsider, etc. This will be the opening entertain ment of the Belgian Relief Committee and will take place at the residence of Mfasjans jjtewarte rOnifce; ynig nt ViHumlu. ..I....-1 L It. 1-If . i",.iuu iiiuciccuiu, ai ram pasi eight o'clock. Others will be announced later for each week. The following wom en compose the committee: Mrs. Chas Duffy, Mrs. Owen Guion, Mrs. Frank Hyman, Mrs. W. L. Hand, Mrs. D. S. Congdon, Mrs. John T. Hollister, Mrs. M. M. Marks, Mrs. H. B. Marks, Mrs. Robert DuVal Jones, Mrs. T. G. Hyman, Mrs. M. D. W. Stevenson, Miss Jane Stewart and Miss Mary Louise Jones. CHRISTIAN CHURCH Preaching services 11a. m., and 7:30 p. m., Sunday school 3 p. m., Prayer 7:oU o clock. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Twenty-third Sunday after Trin ity Holy Communion, 7:45 a. m. Morning service and sermon 11: a. m. Sunday soohol 3: p. m.. Al the ser vices will be held in the Parish House Evening Service and Sermon at AU Saints Chapel, 7:30 p. m. REPORT DF THE November 2nd, 1914, at 11:15 o'clock a. m., the Board convenes. V Commissioners present: ' C. D. Bradham, Chairman, .H'viC J. Heath, J. Daugherty. Upon motion, it is hereby ordered that One Hundred Dollars be appro priated in the demonstration of the use of Hog Cholera Serum, as re quested by the North Carolina De partment of- Agriculture. Demonstrations were requested at the following places to-wit: : Jasper,-Ft. Barnwell, Dover, Thur man, Vanoeboro, ; Havelook, North Harlowe, Ernuls, Truitts, Rhems, Bellair, and New Bern at the Fair Grounds. M ",' , . Jurors were drawn' for a two weeks tsnn'of- Civil Court? first weesr'eortW 1 1 wising Wne eleventh ""Mdndajf eWthofirstPMondat ta September." i-'beiag' NomW"28ri','fcnr;'lhe imunu wor orKinntng on ia Monday after the first Monday in September, it being November 30th. . Jha-lollowiaif JurVAs iwbrs drawn for the first eek'iCIvirCbUr'U'vlst , Shade Bland, No. 1 Township. L ; JCHtrro XJaiklnsV Noii 2 Township'. Li Gi, .Thompson, No, Township. CB; FoTi'o.,8 Towlitiv i!.ti i h A, IUwU, No, 8 Ton'MPi' i i COUNTY COM Missions C. R. Williams," N.8Townahip.. Q. aSpaigUgSownship.- -: T. G. Hyman, No. g Township. T. C Rouse, No, 1 Township. T. F. MeCarthy, No. 8 Township. L. B. Humphrey, No. 3 Township. J. R. Jolly, No. g Township. C. R. Wayne, So. 8. Township. , Henry Sermont No. 3 Township. W. B. H. BUndford, No. 8 Town- L. O. Thomas, So.2 Township. John F, Rowe, Np. 2 Township. Rudolph Ulrica, No. 8 Township. H. B. BtiDy. No. 2 Township. W. A. Nobles, No-' 3 TownsUp. H. M. Bunting,) No. 2 Township. E. K. Bishop, No.' 8 Township. John F. Rhodes No. 8 Township. J. H. Barnes, No. 6 Township. J. F. Register, Jr No. S Township. 8. O. Roberts, No. 8 Township. E. T. Berry, Jr, No. 8 Township. W. P. M. Bryaa,'No. 8 Township. C. A. Ballanger, No. 6 Township. J. H. West, No. 3 Township. J. H. Whiteheadj No. 3 Township. D. H. Stallings,: No. 2 Township. W. T. DeBruhLrNo. 3 Township. G. A. Gaskins, No. 2 Township. Mark MoCoy, No. 3 Township, E. C. Armstrong, No. 8 Township'. The following Jurors were drawn to serve the second week Civil Court, viz: Hyman Cohen, No. 8 Township. Charlie Coplon, No. 8 Township. Abner Wetherington, No. 9 Town ship. ; . . C. F. Pate, No. 9, Township. H. G. Tolson, Noi g Township. C. A. Rowe, No;, .2 Township. H. E. Daughterty, No. 3 Township. R. M. Ange, No. I Township. J. A. Purser, No.' 1 Township. W. P. Toler, N0 2; Township. J. A. Morton, No.' 5 Township. M. N. Smith, N,o. 8 Township. D. W,. WhitfordNo. 2 Township. W. B. Pugh, No 8 Township. Dean F. Bell, -No ff Township. C. D. Lancaster, lo. 8 Township. M. L. Jacobs, No, 8 Township. B. H. Parrott, ijo. 3 Township. C. P. Bartling, No. 8 Township. Z. V. West. Noi 3 Township. T. M. Ross, Npi 1 Township. B. V.- Williams, No. 6 Township. Samuel Lilly, No. 8 Township. J. R. Griffin, No. 3 Township, W. E. White, No. 3 Township. A. N. Whitford, Ko.j 1 Township. C. L- Spencer, No. 8 Township. J. W. Stewart, No 8 Township. . I A.. p., PowelL. Nftj, 3 Township. . Cf.; tf." Wetheriagton,' No'Twfi ship. G. W.' Buck, No. 1 Township. J. O. Causey, No. 1 Township. Z. V. Gaskins, No. 1 Township. E. R. Jackson, No. 8 Township. Henry T. Brinson, No. 8 Township. N. M. Farrow, No. 2 Township. Upon the request of the Board of Magistrates of No. Seven Township, represented by J. A. Miller and H. C. Wood, J. T. Boyd, W. M. Laughing house, and W. E. Moore were ap pointed Supervisors of Roads in No 7 Township, under the direction of the Board of Commissioners. All bills for work on the roads of No. 7 Township may be approved by the Supervisors before being paid by the County Commissioners. This appointment of the Supervisors of No. 7 Township may be revok d without notice, by the Board of County- Commissioners. At 12:30 o'olock p. m., the Board takes a recess. At 2 o'olock p. i the Board convenes. Commissioners presont: miu C. D. Bradham, Chairman, C. J. Heath, J. E. Daugherty. It is hereby ordered that One Hundred Dollars be appropiated out of No. 3 Township Road Fund, to be spent under the direction of the County Engineer, R. E. Snowden for' repairs to the Maple Cypress Road, through the swamp, and re pairs to bridges on the Dover Road Upon motion, it is hereby ordered by' the Board! that the County Road Force be moved to the Pembroke Road, and that work on Lanes Branch Concrete Bridge- be started at onoe. It is hereby ordered that Eighteen and ninety-three one hundredth Do! lars be refunded on iax paid by Wil liam Dunn, Jr., for C. H. Letch worth in the year 1912, whioh tax was at (hat time listed and paid by H. D. White.;,'.?' ' ! Upon petition of Mr J.' B. Blade and other oitUens, in regards to the speed limited allowed for automo biles across "Neuse and Trent River Bridges, and : other bridges of the County, U was ordered, upon; motion, that the speed limit of amtomobilos and other motor drive vehicles, be limited to seven miles an hour. It ie hereby ordered that s vouohor b issued to the1 New Bern Banking akd' Trust Com panyf for Flvi Hun, dred Dollars, m art payment tof the Ffve Thousand Dollar loan, and that thfr ote '-fee1 extended for Sixty days. A 1 1 is hereby "ordered that voucher be lisueoV tO':the- National Bank for Five-Hundred Dolam.'and that the 'not' due1 November 1st, be extended Sixty'' days.' "''"' .'"V 1 ( lt la hereby brdnred that a Voucher be Issued' U! the' People' Bank for Five'irundred' DolTiirs,' and that the note due' November jut, be extended Siitf days, '; It is further ordered teat voucher be issued in settlement for interest on the above notes. The report of the Grand Jury for the October Term Criminal Court, was read and ordered spread upon the minutes and filed, as follows, viz: SUte of North Carolina, Craven County. In Superior Court, October Term. To His Honor, R. B. PEEBLES, Judge Presiding: The Grand Jury desires to render the following report: 1. We have aeted upon forty-two Bills of Indictment of which number we returned twenty-nine as "True Bills" and thirteen as "Not True Bills." We inquired into the alleged irregularities of a county primary, Maple Cypress precinct, and did not have evidence sufficient to justify an indictment. 2. We examined the reports of Criminal actions tried by Walter Fulford and S. R. Street, Justices of the Peace, of this County, and find all fines imposed and collected by the said Justices as the same ap pear in their respective reports to have been duly deposited with the Treasurer of the County. 3. We have carefully examined all the County offices and find them all kept in a business like manner. The vault in the Clerk's office is in a con gested condition, and we recommend that additional vault space be furn ished for this office. The Sheriff's office is in need of cash drawer as the one in use is totally inadequate to meet the requirements of the office. The furniture in the Sheriff's office is old, and we recommend that more modern fixtures be put in as soon as the county's financial condition is in such shape to justify it. County Jail. 4. We visited the jail and found it in good sanitary condition, and the prisoners well cared for. The cell which is used for the purpose of con fining insane persons is in bad shape as the sides need new padding to keep the prisoner from injuring him self. At present the condition of the cell is dangerous, and not prepared to receive an insane prisoner. County Home. 5. The County Home we found in excellent condition, the inmates being well taken care of, and we have no recommendations to make in regard tp this- institution. rp. The Convipt Camp we "Visited in a body and carfully examined it, and also questioned some of the pris oners as to the treatment received by them. We find that the convicts are well cared for, and given plenty of food to eat. Some of the prisoners complained of the shackles injuring their legs, but after investigating we find that this is largely caused by the carelessness of the prisoners them selves. The cooking department seemed to be in a clean and sanitary condition. Respectfully submitted, O. G. DUNN, Foreman. J. W. Biddies report added by con sent of Judge. O. G. DUNN. A true copy, W. B. FLANNER. The report of the County Engineer was read and ordered spread upon the minutes, and filed, as follows, viz : New Bern, N. C, Nov. 2, 1914. TO THE BOARD OF-COMMISS-IONERS, for Craven County: Gentlemen :- I have the pleasure to report as follows: In the matter of the Great Swamp Bridge project near Whitford's Gin nery, I recommend that at least one orossing of this Swamp should be made passible at all ' times and as this is the first crossing above tide, I suggest that it should be the one to be bridged. A bridge of wood twelve feet roadway would cost $000.00 to $700.00. I recommend that our grading forces should have more teams to hasten the progress of the work and "cut out" so muoh hand and barrow work in grading. I suggest you either secure more teams, or authorize hiring teams. Yours respectfully, R. E. SNOWDEN. The bids to furnish groceries and provisions to the County Home, jail, and Conviot Camps, and feed for the mules and County team, were allowed as folllows, they being the lowest bidders:' v E. B. Haokburn, Co. Home $69.42 E. B. Haokburn, Co. Jail 144.35 W. P. Metts, Convict Camps.-. 123.84 J. A.. Meadows, Feed for Mules. The monthly reports of the County officers were read and ordered filed, as follows, to-wit: -Report of 11." M. 'Groves,' Auditor. For the Month ot October, 1914. Gentlemen 1; - i I beg to report that I have' tiaie iO office during the month 6f October taxes of five persons at a fce'of ,23o. eanh $1.23- whioh K amount ' I have paid over to the County Treas urer.' ;"' ' '- !."" ; Very 'truly, :1 i: ' 1 H. M. GROVES, Auditor. Report of R. B. Lane, Sheriff. For the Month of Ootober, 1014. TO balance on hand....,. g.,285.08 8m and, County Tax.-,,', fl.M3.57 H. C. OwiaiVowier L ' W-33 Fees for the month of Oct " 12?0 Jury Tax Record of W. B. Flanner 30.40 Support of U. 8. Prisoners . 164.15 Schedule B. Tax for Oct 360.00 1912 Tax 14.41 Levy on 16-1912 Bank Stock at 50 cents 8.00 Total $12,939.64 LESS DISBURSEMENTS. General Fund $1,000.00 County Pension . 1,000.00 Roads 1,500.00 Interest and Sinking Fund .... 1,000.00 Paid Hurst and not dis tributed 4,949.87 Fees for Oct 121.70 To Refunded Tax and Cost: Ben Hill No 7 3.84 J. B. Seachey, No. 7 3.59 Caesar Nixon, No. 7 3.84 Cott Lee, No. 6 3.84 L. Henderson, No. 7 3.84 G. Heath, No. 8 .45 J. S. Praker, No. 8 3.14 Clem Jackson, No. 8 3.64 Balance on hand 3,341.89 Total $12,939.64 Report of B. B. Hurst, Treasurer, for the Month of October, 1914. General Fund By Balance, Nov. 1 $11,614.10 Interest. Acct By Balance, Nov. 1 920.39 Roads No. 8 To Balance, Nov. 1 1,963.34 Roads No. 7 To Balance, Nov. 1 333.46 Fence No. 1 To Balance, Nov. 1 89.08 Fence No. 3 By Balance, Nov. 1 ' 85.10 Fence No. 8 By Balance, Nov. 1 3.38 Salary Acct To Balance, Nov. 1 6,585.73 Central Highway To Balance, Nov. 1 2,088.96 Roads No. 1 By Balance, Nov. 1 247.48 Farm Life School To Balance, Nov. 1 127.71 Pension Acct To Balance, Nov. 1 2,263.17 Roads No. 3 To Balance, Nov. 1 324.08 Hunter's License To Balance, Nov. 1 126.25 Roads No. 2 By Balance, Nov. 1 2.16 Sinking Fund . . To Balance, Nov. 1 1,850.00 To Balance, Nov. 1 280.46 General Road Fund By Balance, Nov. 1 7 1 1 .30 Roads No. 9 ' To Balance, Nov. 1 148.05 Interest and Sinking Fund To Balance, Nov. 1 125.00 Gen. Co. Interest and and Sinking Farm Life School Fund By Balance, Nov. 1 125.00 Roads No. 6 By Balance, Nov. 1 164.42 B. B. HURST, TYeasurer. Report of W. B. Flanner, Clerk Su perior Court, for the Month of October, 1914. To Fees collected as per Fee Book $201.30 Stenographers' Fees: Stale vs.: George Pelham $5.00 Cornelius Bryant 5.00 Solomon Dixon 5.00 Will Harden 5.00 Cephas Boyetto 5.00 Thomas Taylor 5.00 George Keys. 5.00 Frank Cherry.. 5.00 Joshua Bell 5.00 Frank Dawson... 5.00 J.E.Dudley. 5.00 W. H. Jones. 5.00 Nathan Wiliiams 5.00 Thomas Frances 5.00 Mack Manning 5.00 Oscar White 5.00 $80.00 Less 20 per cent 16.00 Less 20 per oo n t 64.00 Jury Tax: State m: George Pelham ,..$2.00 Cornelius Bryant 2.00 Solomon Dixon 2.00 Will Harden. 2.00 Cephas Boyette Thomas Taylor George Keys Frank Cherry Joshua Bell Frank Dawson J. E. Dudley W. H. Jones..-. Nathan Williams.. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Thomas Franoes. Mack: Manning.. Oscar White 2.00 2.00 J. 2.00 $32.00 1.60, Less 5 per cenU.- '30.40 Finos and Penalties: , Aoum: '''"r Pipkin ft Smith Soi , Fa. - $50.00 Frank Cherry- .. 20.00 , j .$70.00 3.50 Lcbi C per cent. $oo.r,o holI County Trenmm'i n Sheriff i receipt for the bav amounts W. B. FLANNER, -Clerk Suprit Crt Rtpori of W. H. Fwltr, JUfUUr e Deeds for tkt Utnik tf October, , 1914. TO the Board of County Com- miasionera of Craven Conn- . ty, N. C: Gentlemen: - I respectfully submit the following report of Publio Funds whioh. have been received by me during the period - commencing October 1 and ending October 31, 1914. as follows to-wit: For Registering Papers Filed in Office $165.35 For Issuing Twenty-one Mar riage Licenses 63.00 $228.35 State's part on Marriage License 21.00 Balance due the County $207.35 Respectfully tubmilled, S. H. FOWLER, Register of Dude. ' The bills were examined, approved and allowed. At 5:30 o'clock, P. M., the Board adjourns. THE END AS TO MINISTRELS. Primrose And Wilson Here Tues day Night. "The ministrel show was built up from the historic "first part," the famed semi-circle, with bones - and tamborine at the ends,"says. George Primrose, the famous miniBtrels star, who is again appearing with his old partner, George Wilson in a big pro duction of 20th Century minstrelsy. This was found in the first real min strel show, and has continued down to the present day, although instead of two end men we now have twelve. But the old-time company had but one "Bones" and one "tambo,"ashe was sometimes addressed by the in terlocutor or middleman. The old mnistrels were fertile of songs that lingered in the memory. Whitlook, the originator of negro minstrelsy may be forgotten, but how many of the older generation have forgotten his Lucy Long," or "Mary Blaine." . MURDERESS IS FREE. A strange thing to think about -but she is a woman, if it please your nonor, and gentlemen or tne jury, and while she killed her man we invoke the unwritten law. And it goes. About two months ago Mrs. Florence McGowan in Pensaeela, Fla shot and killed J. Leroy sjtowni The mother claimed that hesr daughter, who was but fifteen ymw ef -ago ha.dy been wronged by Brown, who way twenty-one years old. Mrs. Moj Gowan was the first white woman to be tried there for murder and the "un written law" the right to shoot and kill, to be the judge and jury to do as you please, was invoked and the jury after six hours of meditation spectators in the court room made her free. TheRome howl. Every man in Pensaoola was said to be happy,' the . weeping murderess was the reoipient : of congratulations. ; .,' And so runs the world away.' No ' No doubt but what the young man who wronged the little girl was guilty of a most serious offense but ' it hardly approximated a crime suffi- The Wilmington Star is boosting the Municipal Christmas Tree , idea in that city and is doing everything , , within its power to bring about this end. New Bern and Wilmington were two of the North Carolina ei- ties whioh put the municipal Christ mas tree idea in effect last year and it proved to be a success. Onoe tried ' ' out and found to be just what the publio wants, there ii no reason why the approaching Christmas should not be honored with a like celebra tion and now is the time to begin making plans and arrangements to ward this end. ' v , ,'... LOOKOUT, YOUNGSTERS. . The Officers Instructed To Ar . ' rest Skaters. ' ,y At ft meeting of the Board of Aldermen several months ago, , the ordinanoe as to the age limit of child ren skating on the side walk was amended, and the age fixed at ten. years. The ordinanoe also prohib its skating on the streets in the bus- , iness section of the city. . This ordinanoe has not been striot- ly enforced in the past, but those who have been violating it should, take, warning, for ha, officers have, boen instructed to see that no per son over ten years of age goes on the , sidewalk wearing skates.. . , riFTEFJV MARRIAGE IICf N' ISSUED THIS MONTH. During the flrjut lmlf of N the Register of P ! 1 fifteen niarriiipn li, wro to vlii!" c colon 1, NTTT TTTiTTT) TTTMHT
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