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NEW BERN SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA APRIL 20 1915 Sbb2bP V t 1,1 THE APPOINTMENT OF ORIENTAL LAWYER MAY CAUSE TROUBLE LODSldera D I e UPPOSl-l'ionr tionTo the Selection of H. L Gibbs as the State Fish Commis sioner Dr. J.H.Pratt Wanted Another Man Named But Gave Way To Governor Craig Senator Simmons Sug gests AnotherMen For Place -:.;Raleigh, April 16. The organiza tion of the North Carolina Fisheries DilJ kulfaul. 1. XT I 1 kjyaiKi jrsmuin ' in new uru not only' missed the newspapers in Pied Tf moni parts, but the warm time inci 'dent to t his immemorial squabble in e east was also lost. Henry L. bs, upon recommendation of Gov- ernor Craig, was made fish commiss ioner, the commissionership being the big fight of the organization. The New Bern meeting held for the pur pose of getting a working body, re sulted in the election of Ed. Cham bers Smith, of Raleigh, chairman, and A. V. Cobb, of Bertie secretary. Sharp Contest . ... , , ., . , . . 7 . contest ueiore uie ime legislature The debate upon it was the intensest of all the talk in the sixty odd days of much' speaking. Several counties pleading for immunity from the law which they declared iniquitous and certain to destroy the Democratic party, declared that no law would be able to control the outraged fisher men of the eastern waters. Governor r1vnffV . li' nrn.lro ni, nnnw.rl I. J.. n..m r- . . 7 , . - , ... ,, . I mission and in accordance with the I- act appointed one Republican. Coup- -ted with- bG -appoinvment s -was- commendation that Henry L. Gibbs, sent shell repfish commissioner be blade fish commissioner by the board at a salary of $1,8(X). Revives Contests The appointments more than any issue yet brought before the Governor, revived the Simmons-Kitehin and the Craig-Kitchin contests. Gover nor Kitehin had appointed J. H. LeBoy state fish commissioner and Governor Craig named Henry L Gibbs shell fish commissioner. Un uer uie uew act mcse positions areith.t i.,;o.4 f w A absorbed and the fish commissioner is empowered to select two assist-1 ants. Mr. Gibbs is a brother in law oi o.iuuions, out woverne, Craig declared in naming the fish- enes board that Senator Simmons had at no time suggessted his appoint- ment but asked that M. B. Sawyer of Elizabeth City be chosen fish com- miss.oncr. ' A story in yesterday's Independent of Elizabeth City at- . ; tacks Governor Craig for appoint- ing Mr. Gibbs and charges him with being 'the spineless puppet of pea- (; nut politics. The Independent's ar- tide was so funny that Governor Craig leaned back in his executive ff o 1 o: .. i . i I chair this afternoon and read it with ' lBUul"r "IO oul rePaiy. What Simmons Wanted 'I don t mind saying that Sena- top Slmmonshad asked me not to appoint Mr. LeRoy who has proved " ,omoer' uov ,g ...u. ine record ot r. Licitoy was saustactory to me. Buti Mr. LcHoy was onensive to Sena- tnr fiimmnnl mwl I AiA mnln 11 rv mv mind that all things being equal I would not appoint a man partiou- larly objectionable to Senator Sim- mons. I have foUowed that course in various appointments in the coun- ties of the State. ,. LeRoy Kitchln Appointee "But Senator Simmons never at any time thought of asking for the appointment of Mr. Gibbs. He hadn't the slightest thought of ask- ing mo to name his brother-in-law. He wanted M B. Sawyer. I never had any other idea than to name Mr. Oibbs. He had been my appointee and Mr. LeRoy was Governor Kitch- in's appointee. Mr. LeRoy had held offlce longer than Mr. Gibbs," Gov- ernor Craig said this in reply to the Independent's suggestion that Seu- ator Simmons "evidently thinks that God A-mighty will somehow took out for the fish if some way ean be found to provide for his sisters hue - hand." The board had the Oovernor recommendation and unanimously el- eoted Mr. Oibbs. It wan a oreature of thp Governor and a part of bisl creation was the recommendation that Oibbs be appointed That leaves two assistants places and the com- missloner Is being urged to make URoy one of tha assistant!. Some Disagreement Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt wrote M uuuiuri ui irurrs. J ri 11 p. L- ple here today said, asking" members of the commission to appoint Mr. LeRoy and also urging others to appeal to the state fisheries board to vote for Mr. LeKoy. At New Bern yesterday Dr. Pratt is saidlto have presented the name of Dr. W. C. Coker, of Chapel Hill aB tem porary commissioner owing to the fact that two members of the fish eries board had indicated their un willingness to vote for Governor Craig's choice. But Dr. Pratt with drew the suggestion, presumably up on advice from Governor Craig that Mr. Gibbs was his recommendation and that appointment should be made. All members then united and the Oihbs appointment is now history. Not Understood The feeling on the fish question is not understood by the land lubber, but the control of the waters in the East has been difficult. Not until this warm contest in New Bern did it become known that during the legislature Commissioner LeRoy was forced to appeal to Governor Craig for aid in enforcing the law. Mr. LeRoy declared that the fishermen had set their nets on prohibited terri tory and refused to move them. Coming to Raleigh he received from Governor Craig instructions to pro tect the State's interest. The Governor wrote a letter to the Sheriff of Dare county to assure the fishermen that their rights would be protected but gave instruction to call for all the men necessary to preserve order down there. The fighting fishermen withdrew and peace was restored. The fisheries board receives indi vidually a per diem of $4 and ex penses not to exceed $250 a year. It is freely admitted that this board will earn its money if it preserves the ... . peace in those eastern waters. .wen,;"., . SOMEONE STOLE MACK'S BEST CHAIR Some people steal because they were born that way and can't help it, while others steal for profit. There is another class of thieves that have not been named yet There are very few members of the last class in New Bern, but there is one, and I 1111 i win r iiim u I in iiuun mi i' . .a. McInt08h on Hancock street earlv Thni-u v nirhr H stole hir. stool chair. This was not a gold or jilver trimmed chair and as far as a Journal report(;r eouid learn last night, it had not precious gems, such M diamonds and rubie8 about it either but they stole it and entrance to the hoUHe wag made through front window. The reason that it j, known tha, he entered through a front windoWi wa8 he forgot to lower the window after ne made his exit WeU anvWftJr the ohair is goae and Mr MoInto8bi better known to hig Wond, u "Mack," is taking the matter very seriously. He stated last night to a Journal reporter in a very solemn and sincere manner, that if the party who (ook ohftir would vinUv .,. it h. wollH t.k. nf hu hat make his bow and agk nQ uegtions. If the who took the chair, cares to take back, it h, believed that "Mack" will do ne said I WflMFN WINF AND ffVHlaai, ttaiiu mw C AMf MHU IM DCMfi jUIlU WU If 111 ICllV ro. April 16 Reno last night WM the Reno of old the scene of restored divorce colony festivities. Not since the former colony was told by the Legislature of 913 to depart from this 8tatc has this city witnessed gum & night. Although the revived divorce law has been in operation oniy a month, prospective divorce seekers are coming on nearly every train. Tne 160 who already constitute the present colony were out in force j,d gay participants in the festivities untj early morning hours. In one tttf,. dancing held hilarious sway midst the clinkings of glasses, while mother throng crowded another bril I lntl v lighted rendexvotu of the lovers 1 of dining, wining and song I Cnrbarets kept up the hilarities s jn the cafes to remind all that R,no was again on the map There were very few boats in pert yesterday discharging cargoes or taking on cargoes of merchandise for points down the river. This is no ilgn that thin line of business is falling off for river trafflo is usually light during the lattar part gf the HL TO HELP CRAVEN RAISE JTS CATTLE If Stock Law Election Is Se cured and Wins They Will Give Aid DR. SMITH WRITES Cattle Expert Tells What Others Think of Animals Raised Here Dr. M. 0. Smith, a veterinary inspector who is connected with the United States Department of Ag riculture and who spent some days in this section a few weeks ago, has taken a great interest in Craven's efforts to get into the stock law ter ritory. He read the story carried in the Journal a few days ago to the effect that the County Commissioners are to be asked to call an election to allow the citizens on the South Side of Neuse river to vote upon this momentous question and in a letter to Seoretary George Green of the Chamber of Commerce he says that the Bureau of Animal Industry will be glad to help in the work of eradi cating the tick in every way possible in case the stock law becomes effec tive. Favorably Impressed While in this section Dr. Smith visited the farm of Graham T. Rich ardson at Bellair and was so favor ably impressed with the fine stock found there that he was anxious to take a few of the animals to other districts but the quarantine against the stock from this county was a de triment. However, he finally over came this by dipping the animals and in his letter to Secretary Green he has the following to say relative to them : His Letter "I succeeded in getting the Rich ardson bulls to Cumberland county. We were greatly inconvenienced in having to dip them in order to cross the quarantine line. The Cumber land county parties were highly pleased with them and were surpris ed to learn that calves of such quality could be produced in Craven county. "I am sure that, you have the mak ing of a great cattle country in your section; however, some interest must be taken in the industry, the same as is required to make cotton or tobacco pay. It seems to me that what Craven county needs most is the stock law, tick eradication and a few good, pure bred beof bulls. The Federal Department of Agriculture is anxious to assist you in getting these good things." May Come Rack There is every reason to believe that the election at which the stock law will be voted upon, will be called and that the measure will carry. Such being the case Dr. Smith will probably return to Craven and assist In the work of eradicating the ticks and getting the stock law raisers in good shape: VERY FEW GUESTS AT THIS; 'HOTEL" Craven County Institution Not Well Patronized At Present Jailer E, J. Bayliss, proprietor of the "Hotel de Craven," stated to a Journal reporter yesterday that at present he has only about twelve or fifteen guests, and the greater number of these are colored, there being only four white people and three of these are being entertained by Uncle Sam. Mike Jospeh and Tom Dudley are serving sentences imposed on them by Judge Henry G. Connor at the last term of Dis trict Court, for retailing spirituous liquor, and John Robinson is there awaiting the next term of Distriet Court when he will be tried on a warrant charging him with using the United States mails for frauduent purposes. rt R. E. Chapman an old crippled white man who has been at the County Home was removed to the jail several months ago for safe keeping, as he had become mentally unbajanoed, and it was not oonsid ered safe for him to remain ai the former institution. The majority of the colored pris oners are serving terms Imposed on them at the last term of Osvsn Superior Court. MT. AETNA IS AGAIN ACTIVE Palis, April 10 A dispaWh from Cathania says that Ml. Aetna is shew ing signs of activity. Part.ef the err. tar- has fallen iu sud loud linnhltHg !G0SLas BIT TOO MUCH Baseball Team From That Place Put One Over On Local Boys The local high sohfttl Use ball team was defeated yesterday at Ghent Park by the Ooldebero High School team in a fan in which errors fea tured. Not withstanding the fact that the local boys meeeaded in pounding the sphere for nine hits, they were unable to put but five men across the plate, while the visitors scored eight fcnen on the same number of hits. With the one ex ception that there tvi-ru a number of erors, the game yesterday after noon was a very interesting one, and one with plenty of 'fcep". The New Bern boys played hard, but a few costly errors, and the failure to bunch their hits, lost the, game for them. Willis and Scales were the batteries for the local team, while Kason and Gurley did the pitching and catch ing for the visitors VIRGINIA WOMAN CANTJ FOUND Elkins, W. Va., April 10. Five hundred persons are searching the mountains in this vicinity for trace of Mrs. Elizabeth Riffle, 79, who disappeared from her home near here Wednesday. Thirty years ago her son, four years old, wandered into the mountains auci never returned. Since then she often has gone on excursions into the hills, in the be lief that she would find him. It was while she was on one of these mis sions that she disappeared, neigh bors declare. Offioials of a local lumber com pany Thursday sent a train load of men from here to aid in the hunt. INTERVENTION IN MEXICO IS NEXT Washington, April 16. Evidences are multiplied that an organized campaign designed to force interven tion in Mexico has again been com- i menced. All the embassies and le j gations have been deluged with a j davits and reports alleging that j condition or absolute anarchy pre vails. Reports come from the Inter national Committee recently formed in Mexico City with the avowed ob ject to "get the truth about Mexico before the nations of the world." VIC. HUERTA MAY WANT TO BUTT IN New York, April 16. Thore is a grounded belief here that Huerta will interfere in Mexican affairs. Re ports are that business interests are backing Huerta to restoro him as the "Saviour" of Mexico. His statement that "Mexico will be saved by a Mex ican and not by a bandit," is regard ed as significant. GOVERNOR CRAIG ISSUES EXTRADITION Raleigh. April 16. The Oovernor today issued extraditions for Robert Knuokley, alias I. Frank, alias Joe Knuckley, wanted in Henry county, Virginia, for malicious trespass, and for Samuel Isley, wanted in South Carolina for obtaining money and goods by giving fraudelent checks. Knuckley is not held in Draper and Isley in Lincoln! on. Governor Craig has sen! the papers to the pro per authorities. In tho offico of the secretary of state today, the Job P. Waytt busi ness filed a certificate of amendment to its charter putting $100,000 into equal proportions of preferred and common stock. This is one of the best known business houses of Ral eigh. Insurance Commissioner James R. Young has returned from Chioago where he went a week ago to attend a meoting of the commissioners of the United States. Mr. Young says .the subject under discussion were purely routine and that nothing name out at the meeting that possibly oould interest the peo pele and the papers. He returned to day to a desk piled waist high with mail mat ter. A diandson el Davtd Douglass, violinist, will give a recital at the auditorium of the colored graded school on Mcndey night A mm nil admission fee of fifteen cents will be charged and the uublm is extruded SLffiSEL G T. Woolard and Pritchard Robinson Arrested By Revenuer Ange United Slates Deputy Marshal C H. Aaf Ktwaed last sight from Washington, N. C, where he went to serve some papers. The Deputy : Marhsal for the diatriet has resigned j and this necessitated a deputy being! and l nis necessitated a deputy oeing seat from another dutnot to serve warrants and make some arrests, and as Deputy Ange. was the nearest available deputy, he was instructed to go there to attend to matters. In additions to serving papers of 'minor offenses. Deputy Ange anest d G. T. Woolard and Pritchard Robinson, white, on warrants charg ing them with the illicit manufac ture of whiskey. These defendants were arraigned before United States Commissioner W. H. Russ who, after hearing the evidence, found proba ble cause and bound them over to the next term of United Stales District Court, which convenes in Washing ton next week, under a justified bond in the sum of two hundred dollars j each. FEDERAL COURT CONVENES ON 26TH Two Week Session to Be Held Here With Con nor Presiding On Monday, April tht twenty-sixth, United States Distiict Court, for the New Bet n district, will convene with Judge Htn.y G. Conner, of Wilson, presiding. This will be a two week's term, the first being for the trial of criminal cases and the eeond for disposition of civil actions There are very few criminal eases, on the docket, and it is thought that this docket will be cleared in two or three days About the most important criminal case on tne aocKot is one against John Robinson, of Morehead City, charging him with using the United States mail for fraudulent purposes. U is alleged that this defendant ordered goods from differ ent firms in t he1 north under several assumed names. There is another cr: nal case that promises to be f if interest, and this if. against a ed man charged with breaking i the post office at Kellum. Ons- county. i'here are not very many civil ions on the docket, but some of those that will be called will con sume a great deal of time and it is expected that it will require the en tire term to clear the docket. NEW DIPPING VAT GIVEN A TRYOUT Located On the Farm Honorable Larry I. Moore of County Farm Demonstrator J. W. Sears spent yesterday initiating the new dipping vat, that L. I. Moore has had built on his farm on Neuse road. The vat has recently been com pleted and yesterday was the first time it had been drawn into service. Mr. Sears mixed tho anti-tick solu tion, and dipped ten head of cattle and thirty five hogs. This is the second of these vats to be erected in Craven county and the effect of the use of them will be watched with the keenest interest by the farmers of this section. The building of this vat and one built by J. V. Blades, is the effect of the demonstration work on the eradica tion of the cattle tick, which was car ried on through this section in the winter by Dr. Smith and these two vats will probably be the beginning of a great war on the cattle lick in Craven county. Quite a number of farmers and their sons, and oitizens of New Bern were present yesterday when Mr. Sears initiated the vat. EX-SEN. ALDRICH PASSES AWAY New York, April 10. Ex-Senator Nelson W. Aldrich dropped dead to day. He was 74 years old He had been ill for some time. He was p.in- cipally known for his interest and work in momentary and tariff affairs He was retired from the Senate in 1U11 He was leader in the Repub lican party of the "old guvd" wing Sergeant K. P. MoaUgue is proud of hii bluebell vine that be has in the yard at his home on Broad tret. The Mercian t stated yester day t but th. 1015 growth of the vines is four feet two lache. the greater part of whieh has vomc out ithtn the past tew 4yi. TEUTON AIRMEN D BOMBS NEAR U$gf ROYAL ARCANUMS TO GATHER SOON - " ' - Will Hold Important Sea ; ;. rs t-., aivii ui iw.&jf mvunv Next Week The program h- been eompieted for the annual meeting of 'be Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum which f will be held at Rocky Mount Wednes day and Thursday of next week. New Bern will he well represented at tha meeting The addres- of welcome will be made by Mayor L. F. Tillerr of Rocky Mount and S. M Brinson of NfA Hern will make the lespoase. The meetings will be presided over by Grand Regent Harvey B. Craven of New Bern. U.iah W. Tompkins of (.n York will represent the supreme regent. , rj. (jpnjj jUgine session wUl be held Wednesday owning I here I will 1 ... ....I liur ttiA nfUniAnti unit the closing eesion will, he heldi Thursday morning. Wednesday af-f tcrnoon. following the business e-; sion. the Arcanian will be tkea for an automobile ride. A barheeue will be given Wedues-j day night in honor of the visitors. The toastmaster will be J. B., Ram sex. Lieut. Gov. K. L. Daugbliidg will response to the toast. 'Arcanum a Viewed From the Outside." Dr. J. Howell Way will tell about "Ai canum on' the Inside." Mr. H. B. Craven will discuss the eardinaj principles, "Virtue, Mercy, Charity, Mr. B. V. Winstead will Ulk op "Ar- canum. Here at Home." U. W Thompkins on 'A Message From the Supreme Council;" Dr. R. L. Allen on "In Union There Is Strength," Henry E. Bonitz of Wilmington on "rteepv ing the Fellows Together.'" Mr. Bonit.'. ii the grand seoretary. MEXICAN DENIES THIS Says That Old Man Huerta Is A Humbug Pure and Simple Seattle. Wash, April lb. "That's I all humbug,'' said Col. M. Perez Ro- mero, recently appointed Carranaal minister to Japan, and brother ofl Mrs. Francisco Madero, widow of the lato president, of Mexico, lastl night issued in New York Thursday by General Victoriano Huerta, for- mer provisional president of Mexi- oo. disclaiming responsibility for the death of Mr. Madero. "Disregarding the question of who actually shot President Madero. the fact remains," Col. Romero said, "that General Huerta was in power and could command the armed forces of the country. President Madero was his prisoner and wMlo in his power was assassinated. How Huerta can attempt to evade responsibility for his death is inconceivable. "I was an eye-witness to all the happenings of those tragic days ex- cept for seven hours, from 10 o'clock at night until 5 o'clock in the morn- ing. when Mr. Madero was killed. At the penitentiary and there saw pools of blood behind the prison, and was i told hv persons coming away that there the president had lieen shot by the soldiers. "These facts have all gone over, time and again. It is useless for Gen- eral Huerta to disclaim respomii - bility." Col. Romero left Vera Cruz month aeo. the Carranza le - gal'ons in Cuba and Canada before coining to Seattle. He sails tomor .n tho Japanese liner Hhidzu JlttlLITILm oka Maru for Japan to take up hlsjSheernees. where they wem engaged diplomatic dutios. by three British aviators ;Aneoti- Mr. and Mr. Horace (ireelv Perry are in the oity visiting their sister, Mrs. Margaret .Perry on Nat- ional avenue. Mr. Perry's home is in Dendron, Va. He and Miss Alma Brvan of Wallace. N. C. were mar- rled at the home of the bride on Ap- ril 15th, and came on to New Born last night to spend some of their honev moon with their iHter and friends, who ore very glad to have nt-ni nere. City T oll . or J. J. Tulson, has made a good record this year in collecting the tax. Including the license tax the amount on the books is about seventy thousand dollars, and of this amount he has collected about fifty thousand dollars or sev enty per cent. Mr. Tolson staled yesterday that the delinquent are paying up better than he had peoted, owing to the fact that there I are a number of people the city British Ftar That An Fleet Will Be In R City Their Threats Damafe Done ---Pandemonium ed Supreme April It. K m has dropped eevca " port al Callais, acoardftadt 1 an aMM statement. A S alldhtlv Injured ut to property was j p London, April IS. London expeees a great Zeppelin said before ars-er hours. Flying corps ex maunders ' have been summoned to the admiral ' r for a conference on defease. H i authorities are making final prspar- a i ions tjo beat off the attack fro the skies. A raid early today srarat ed all Knglaud. Geant Zeppetta Ther . .v. Loudon, April 16. -Count Zejfa has arrived at CuxhW. iW k di recting the expected aerial raid' on ixindon, accoraing to m AmsMraajti dispatch. Several Zeppelins ported to be at the Oerman K basis. Sadea and- Cuxhaven, Uerman airmen are diapteying greatest aetivity. Whiie tlw adnuraJ- S was meeting today- the report ar- . rived from Chathab4p German aeroplane had dropped several booths upon Pavorsham, 41 miles southeast of London, and Sittingbourn. e Hile?! southeast. No damage is sunppBM to have been done, and the sir raidar is believed to have' been on tegMBl ing expedition. Another Report . vi'' London, April 16. At least iw Keppeiias raided the coupAies of Ha- folk and Bseex early today,. large' nam ber of - bombx was dropped on to was and villages but no losemf life restdted. 1 Attaeks Were made within g-'lrir: minutes of each other at pointe S miles apart. Tne at 12:20 a. m. by previously pissed i Sooth Minister. bombs at : north and let fall wore Heybridge. It may have been the same cra.fi teen at. I o'clock flying f ever Harwieh h the diironii of Jjie wieh. . "' '' ' ' m .. -t A second attack a madejbetwe,- 12:30 and l2:io a. to. on Sonthwood, 10 jaflttrisaath of Loweetoft NoWfc-'pfc " - : "'."l. At Lowestoft where three 'heBihf -, were dropped, a lumber yard we set oh fire, three horeea warn MJled and many windows were broken; at Southvold where several bombs were dropped, railway trucks were fired; at Maiden a house was struck bat only slightly damaged; at Hey- . bridge several bombs were dropped but no dttmage has been reported, A telegram received here from MWdeB, in Holland, sayB the Xorwo- gisft steamer Day. reports having signted a ppeHn::at five o'ehjok. IS miles off the Dutch ooaet. i The. air- ship wae headed to the direction of Germepv and is believed ,tp be oe of th invaders on her way home. The Third Tina I London, April Id, log the third time in less than forty ooqfes, Uerman 1 sky cfBlt today crossed the North Hea land bombarded English towns. With- aim 32 mile of London, two lenemy's taube launched eg 1 missiles upon Sittingbourne. m Kent, - lefter first bombarding Fawotfusm. - jThey then sped northward toward firmed report said one tier man was brought don. The dookyards at Skeernes afcd the ipidriifcuflgpp t. Chatham are believed to haw bean tie objectives of the attack. ThoJ- fieiata are convinced that London will be the nejrfc place attaek- ed. The aulhoritie after today's ad- I mirelty ootfercnoe called, for voluar I Wets to palrol the road leading to the city at night. Ad appeal and Carryfhft flat ... JuA MMpV droppw - Hret was at M.lde a Zetfbetui wi - B UKaJ I made far numbers of mqtorribi VT 1" ENGLAND TREATING tftttS ONERS WELL fceH-, is Ire.tlr fiawcted cx - out of employment. DDIMT rvpwaf tot pew mm orf aalsjng wm, are heard. Jan invitation to attend,,