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. .... 4 , - ' ; -, thF. WlLMlNGTONl DlSPATCHT.MONDkY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER it8mS.m x-.v'r-r-----r. v.-r "LORD" BARRINGTON : 1 ; MAY BE MADE FREE St Louis, Mo., Dec. 18. There ap- slipped from 'the train and disappear pears to be a strong probability thated. After keeping under cover for a Christmas gift in the form of a some time the ex-convict made his pardon may be handed to "Lord" Bar- appearance in St. Louis society as rington, who is serving a life term in "Lord Barrington." He met and mar the Missouri State prison for the mur-fried Miss Wilhelmina Grace Cochran, der of James P. McCann near this 01 inaepenueuce, u n " city iiir 1902. Persistent efforts to ing in St. Louis at the time. Before obtain freedom for the notorious pris- he could enjoy the money he had ob oner'have been made during the past tained through this marriage a hard half dozen years. This time his coun- headed brother of Miss Cochran had sel has gone before the pardon board uncovered his record and had "Bar with a petition signed by members rington" thrown ino prison. of the jury which convicted him, , by Allowing ms,. exposure zmuvuu. several justices of the state supreme succeeded in winning tne con court and other, persons of promin- fidence , of James P. McCann. .a ence andJnftuence: - . wealthy horseman, and hotel owner. Freedom for the bogus Lord, whose McCann was known as a man wh0 real name is said to be F. G. Barton, drank heavily, hobnobbed with a Mst would add another chapter to the sen- set, and was rapidly dissipating the sational career of a man who has remnants of his fortune. , been known to the police of three con- j On the nijtht of the murder McCann tinents as a society highwayman, re- and Barrington went together to a sourceful crook, bigamist, forger and SUDUrban resort. McCann drank heay murderer. Until his arrest in 1902, tl McCann claimed that they got in bad company and there was a fight in which both men figured. About 10 o'clock the two boarded a car and rode to Bonfils station, a "lonely spot iES WORK OF HERBS THINGS f HAT; WEVER': HAPPEN on a murder charge, "Lord" Barring ton was one of the most picturesque figures in "Polite" Crookdom, for al though he was of lowly origin, his specialty- of passing as a member of the British peerage went well in-nu- BackTo London He Comes Iudim? Generous Action - bf This Country London, . Dec ; 18 .--George F . , . Gra cey, a member of the American Com mittee ; for Armenian and ,Syrian Re lief, who has helped to feed and clothe about 55,000 Armenians in their native land again i when they fled to the Caucasus to escape the onslaught of the Turks, has just- returned to London. "Most of this was possible only through the generosity of the American people," declared Mrl , Gra cey, who is not an American but an Englishman and has been a member of the American committee for the last twelve years. " Since the war broke out he has been directing the relief work for the Armenians from Tiflis. : "Armenia has replaced Belgium and Serbia as the most distressful countries on the face of the globe," said 'Mr. Gracey. "The Armenians have twice been driven from their native land. Those who were not in the farther environe of St. Louis . j massacred when' the Turks invaded A few minutes later three pistol shots their country early in the war fled to the Caucasus. They returned when v ' f XOU UKu VOOR . WE.LL EARHED NACATOM AMP VouR SALARY-WIUU0 OH JUST THE SAME.- F ' IT 5H i i ENOU6H Pont ntoi i n c - ss. 1 1 merous cities and helped him to live were heard. Nearly a week later the without work for many years. ; body of McCann was found floating . . ' in a pool in an abandoned quarry, lie was the son of a hack driver in arrinfon.was at once arrested. 0ne Tunbndge, England. At the age of evidence after another was 12 he was sent to prison for embez- .Lord wag mur. . iu..xuB uuco ,co uo dereri His trial, which resulted . m threatened the Czar's army at Van, escaped only to be arrested two years hig conviction and sentence to death, on the east side of the-lake of hat later and sentenced for robbery. At the most sensational in name. tne age oi x ne sioie securities vam- t. tot.nr. llo 11T1trv the Russians drove the Turks out of Armenia. They were forced to flee to the Caucasus again a few months ago when the Turka chased the Russians out of Mush and Bitlis, and for a time ed at $80,000 and was sentenced to For five ten years', penal servitude, released on a forged pardon. but was While still in England he got into ; "When the Armenians were able to years there waged a legal battle to return to their country early this year save him frwteitbe noose. The case they were without food, clothing or ! was carried to the Supreme Court of the means of making a living. The - - , i i : - Mentholated Compound byrup WHITE PINE (With Tar) COUGH SYRUP Hoarseness and Inflammation For Coughs, Bronchitis of the air passages. ' 25c PER BOTTLE. Prompt Delivery. TriE PAYNE DRUG COMPANY, 5th and Red Cross Streets. . Phone 520 - IF YOU LOVE HER GIVE HER WHITMAN'S Of course, 70a take her candy. Everf week. too. Don't you? SomeUmei probably twice a week. Then take W the be?L w J. FRANK JARMAN DRUGGIST ( 107 Princess Street Phone 6U FOR THE VERY BEST NATIVE AND j STYLE EXHIBIT VICTORIA THEA- la Western Pork and Beef, Fancy Groceries, tec. See or Phone R. B. Moore, 3rd and CestlA. Phone 1888. 11-24-tf , tre Thursday, 4 o'clock. Dresses used by Lady Duff-Gordon in New York. Music by Sorosls. One per formance only. Don't miss it. 12-17-4t sun mo tu we some of the best households as a ser vant, studied the ways 6f society and the United; States which tribunal up held the conviction. In 1905 Barring- American committee came to the res cue by supplying some 30,000 with titv of agricultural imnlfimpnts This During (work oi: repartriating them ran along inn 'a Ufa urn c sflTArl' hv thf ant. of . 9, 7ftrt ViAflrla rv oattlo q nrJ a la ro-n nnon. ,1 1 -" J - w- " . i. -""Tc rac "l 11 a Governor Folk in commuting his sen stuaies. ne peneciea nimsen in . . ... - . "c r, a , a ltence to life imprisonment XiCU""' TTT " the years he has spent in prison Bar- from May to August of this year, was a polished fraud when he arriv-. . ' . . . , . T . , , , . , . oA4 tit rington has persisted in the declara- Just as tehy were getting on their ed in this country m 1891. He pos- ... . . r , . . ..n ,Tr . r . . , - , , , tion that he was innocent of the .Mc- feet again and starting out to face SHOE REPAIRING OF QUALITY IS done right here, right, too! We carry all leading brands of rubber J heels. Biggest assortment in town. We want to repair your next pair and snow you the difference. The Repair Shoe Repair Co., 209 N. Front, Phone 929. Two doors from Bijou. 12-13-2w FOR THE ONE YOU WISH TO PLEASE THE MOST A VICTROLA We have a full stock of Victrolas, priced from $15.00 to $200.00 Our stock of records is the best selected in the city. Come in and let us demonstrate them for you with no obligation to buy. C. W. YATES COMPANY 117 Market Street. HOLIDAY GOODS FANCY WINE- sap and York Imperial Apples, Tan gerines, Oranges, Malaga Grapes, Nuts and a full line of Candies. Bear Produce and Merchandise . Co.. Phones 452-453. 12-17-tf nobleman, of rank and wealth.. As such he wonf Miss E. Celestine Miller, of Brooklyn an heiress with a fortune in her own right. After marrying Miss Miller he had the effrontery to return to the land where he had serv ed much time and established himself with his wife in a home at West ed here as the son of an English Brighton. There he cold-bloodedly j land freight train in the . mountains told his wife the" truth about himself. Stripped of every penny by her hus band, the unhappy wife returned to this country with her child, and Bart- was arrested and sent back to prjs to serve out an old sentence. Im- on. mediately after his release he return ed to the United States. In 1902 Philadelphia received with nnpn nrmc "T.nrri PoMrnvno" nf tha " v, English .peerage. His lordship was shovel. The animal returned to the life anew along come the reinforced ! Turks. The Ottoman troops suc ceeded in taking Mush and Bitlis in the very heart of Armenia. Then -they moved along the northern and western shores bf ake Van with the object of encircling the town, of Van, , . -r.r -r 0 tt. which was the base, of the Russian Elkms W Va Dec 1,8 -When a operationg in that distr!ct The m not get to Van, but clung to the shores of the lake. That is the present mil itary situation in that terriory. . "The object of the Russian incur sion into Armenia was not only to rescue the Armenians but to establish a line from Trebizond on the Black WILDCAT SEIZES TRAIN. The- Crew Fled After Fight in the Mountains. wild cat attacked a Western Mary- nesr here the crew, after giving bat tle for a few minutes, fled, leaving the animal in charge of the train. The wild cat leaped upon the ten der of the engine from a mountain WHILE LOOKING FOR GIFTS JUST notice my show window for a par tial assortment of what I carry in stock. I make a specialty of: solid I "gold jewelry. 'Will take pleasure In ! telling you prices and quality of j goods. J. T. Burke, the. Jeweler, f 27 South Front street. 12-10-tf. CUT DOWN THE HIGH COST OF Living. Give us your meat orders. Good meats at low prices. Loin, fiiatfi(1 Phon 249 or send to 26 North MARRY IF LONELY; FOR RESULTS, try me; best and most successful; hundreds rich wish marriage soon; strictly confidential; most reliable; years of experience; descriptions free. , "The Successful Club," Mrs. Purdie; Box 556, Oakland, Calif. 12-17-2t-j. TO MY FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC. I am now connected with the City Laundry, where with first class equip ment I can guarantee you satisfactory work. Your patronage will be appre- flagman, leaping upon his back and across, the neck of Asia Minor to ripping a sleeve from his coat. Austin, who was shoveling coal in the tender, hit the beast with his Aleppo and thus deprive Turkey the resources of Mesopotamia. Steak 25c. Round Steak 20c, Pork 20c. Can you beat the prices? Phone us your order. O. J. Mintz & Co., City Market Phone 1245-W. 12-5-14t of none other than the English excon vict, but before that came to light he had courted and wedded Miss Margar et Rafferty, an heiress. While they were on their honeymoon "Borgoyne" attack, and when Austin saw that the rest of tHe train crew had desert ed him he, too, fled. Later the crew returned and found that thef wild cat had disappeared. Turkeys; Turkeys Live and pressed, Nice Spring and Grown Chickens. Give us your order early. Thomas Grocery Company - 523 and 525 Market St. PHONE, 234 BUSINESS SPECIALS MESSENGER SERVICE For this service we ute the Postal Telegraph -Cable Company's mes sengers. They will call for your "ads." In the same manner and quick time as they nowcover the city for teiegrams, night letter grams, cables, etc For further Information as to d." call 176 but for telegraph service call "Postal Telegraph." THE FINEST LINE AND, ASSORT ment of the most beautiful Cameos specially selected with a life expres sion, ranging in assorted sizes small and extra .large, prices from "$2.50 to $30.00. Albo a, beautiful line of La Valliers, will be pleased to show you my line before you buy. J. T Burke, The Jewelery, 27 South Front street. 12-16-tf 1 2nd street. Yours truly, E. Wright. Advt. 12-17-18-19 WE DELIVER ALL MAGAZINES ON date of issue when so requested. Phone your order to 745. Gordon's News Stand. 10-7-tf Thousands of Dollars Have Just Been Distributed To Members of Saving Clubs. Wereydu among the happy number to receive a check? If not we suggest that you join our CLUB for 1917 starting December 30th. The easy weekly payments are never missed and the substantial check is most welcome, when Holiday Shopping is at hand. Plans of payment to suit every pocketbook. JOIN TODAY Corner Second and Princess Streets. CITIZENS BANK WE DELIVER ALL MAGAZINES ON date of issue 'when so requested Phone your order to 745. Gordon'f News Stand. 10-7-tf WANTED AN EXPERIENCED STE nographer who will help keep books. Apply Queen City Cycle Co., 209 Mar ket street. COAL -t r r a. m 1! 5 The Christmas and New Year's Greeting that is most expressive of yourself, most characteristic &N of the holiday spirit, ered and; most joy fully received is a WESTERN UNION Telegra Special holiday forms are provided to add to the appreciation of your good wishes. THE WESTERN UNIOfi TELEGRAPH CO. FANCYWORK AND HOMEMADE candy sale held by Ladles of Chris tian Church Tuesday and Wednesday in Sterchi-Bancrofts window. Come in to see us. 12-lS-lt-j FOR RENT NICE THREE ROOM apartment with use of bath." All moderate conveniences for light housekeeping. Furnished or un furnished, reasonable rate to perman ent party. Phone 151 or 1092 12-18 It SOLID GOLD IF YCU ARE INTER- ested in something nice in Solid Gold Jewelry, it will be to your interest to inspect my line, quality and prices right. J. T. Burke, the Jeweler, 27 South Front Street. 12 9-tf DON'T WORRY ABOUT XMAS gifts. You will easily find them at Charles Finkelstein's to suit your taste and pocketbook. A call is all we ask. No. 6 South Front street. Phone 642. 12-10-tf Builders' Supplies STORAGE , W. B. Thorpe anil fVminanv WATER and ANN STREETS Kozy Kitchens Can be-had. We have an excellent line of CABINET GAS RANGES Come and Look at Them. Terms Satisfactory to All Tide Water Power Co. r ' - ' ' ' LOST LADY'S GOLD WRIST Watch with monogram on back, "M. W. T.," between Carolina apartments on Market, Fifth and Seventh; Sev enth to Chestnut, McCumber's alley L. L. SHEPARD, 817 NORTH 4TH 8T. DOLL HOSPITAL HEADS, NAT- , ural and Mohair Wigs, Hands, Legs, j Feet, UJyes and Restringing. Doiisi dressed. Phone 1794-J, 311 Fifth Avenhe, North. 11-30-141 and Hospital. Liberal reward, if re turned to Dispatch office 12-18-7t. FRESH GROUND COCANUT, 15C quart; separated milk or buttermilk for cooking, 15c gallon, at store', or delivcered at 29c. A. G. Warren Ice SPECIAL PRICES FOR ONE WEEK Have got the goods for you. Best native meats of all kind. Also a full line of groceries. Phone 1186. Prompt delivery. Always on the Job. 10-13-eod-tf Cream Co. CALL H. L. KIDD FOR SOIL FOR Flower yards. Phone 1549-W . Your wants will receive prompt attention, 12-14-7t-j EXPERT ENGRAVING ON GOLD, silver and white . ivory. Work promptly and neatly executed. Watch repairing a specialty. H. J. Culclasure, hunting's Drug Store, Front and Orace streets. 12"-10-7tj 12-181t only Asparagus tips, 10c; whoje as- paragus, 14c; early June peas, 11c; Premier peas, 14c; Bridal corn, 12c; Premier cornr'14c; succotash, 14c; Lima beans, 14c; one Premier ketch up, 12c; tomatoes, 12c; crisco, 15? and 32c; Beechnut grape jelly, 15c; Premier dressing, large size, 25c; salted almonds, 25c; one package rice, 8c; figs, 20c per pound; Sultana raisins, 23c; shelled raisins, 55c; fnll cream cheese, 30c; large prunes, 15c; peaches, 10c. B. May's Delica tessen. Phone 322. 12-1 6-7t f2 (7Z JVj FIREWORKS AND TOYS ALL NEW goods, at old prices: We have the WANTED TO PAI NT AND REPAIR best assortment of Dolls and Toys in the City. C. H. Bornemanii's Depart ment Store, 7th and Orange streets. 12-l5-9t your root Will discount 10 per cent, on all contracts for next 30 days. Remember phone 431. W. B. Klan der, 8 South Second street. 11-26-tf n $150,000.00 TO LOAN ON COT TON STORED WITH US. W.B.Cooper 6 Co. WILMINGTON, N. C. STATEMENT CONDITION THE MURCHISON NATIONAL BANK Wilmington, N. C. AT CLOSE OF BUSINESS, N OV. 17TH, 191S. BesooKMi Loans and Discounts 15,633,069.70 D. S. Bonds (at par) 602,500.00 Bank Building 480,000.00 Bonds and other Securities 336,600.00 Liquidation Account, Southern National Bank 28,675.34 Customers' Liability Accept- ces 750.000.03 Cash and Due by Banks.. 2,810,611.76 Total Noy. 17th, 1914 Nov. 17th; 1915 Nov. 17th, 1916 Liabilities t Capital Stock Surplus and Net Profits Circulation Special Deposit Bonds Acceptances Deposits ... $1,000,000.00 .. 723,923,5 543,300.00 J5.OO0.00 750,000.00 ..$10,542,356.80 DEPOSITS .. 7 510,13351 Total .'. $10280 ....$4,213,40LTT .... 6,083.763iJ ... 7,510,13351 Approaching COAST LINE HOTEL. CAFE. Rooms by the day, week or month at reasonable rates. Meals at any hour, 208 x North Front street. Phone 208-W. 10-6-lmo. The New Year and our Next Regular Interest Quarter Remln to call your attention to the Advantage of Depositing your Bavin9 lt this Bank and let the Interest begin with the beginning of starts the year and the Interest just right . ... i "OLD AND STRONG." The Peoples Savings Bank Corner Front and Princes Street. II; PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS CLUB CHECK. THE 1916 CLUB MATURED ON DECEMBER 15TH. THE 1917 CLUB WILL BE OPEN FOR MEMBERS ON AND AFTER DECEM- Front and Market Street, WILMINGTON, N. C K C - -.1 .1 .
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