El nSatUv K G fllll liiiillitIlyillln I i aiun iMfriTif mill ihi in i i iirnii Neither Guilty of Attempting to Incite Riot By Utter-; ances. rASE ATTRACTED MUCH ATTENTION, I it tie of Interest To Come Be- fore Recorder 1 oday -Practically All Defend ants "Broke." " ction was dismissed in Recorder's ,.nrt this morning against Dick Mc- Keithan and John Carney, white, res ,,tQ of Seagate, arrested oh the morning of the 6th by Sheriff George C Jackson on a warrant charging them with attempting to commit a felony by attpinDtinc to incite a riot by-utter ances in a public place. The warrant charged that the men declared . .they inpd the President and his entire cab- inct would be assassinated before night, but when the case was called for trial yesterday the State was unable to rndiice evidence that would convict and Recorder Harriss stated that he ,vnii!d hand down his decision this Eoniing. This was done. The case attracted no little atten tion because of the seriousness of the charge with the international situation in such a turbulent state, and when the case was called tor trial the court rcom was comfortably filled with in terested spectators. After hearing the evidence, the layman could easily have forecasted the Recorder's decision,' for the State failed to show that either of the two defendants had used the ex pression charged against them in the warrant. Both were released soon after ar rest, MeKeithan putting up a. cash bond and Carney was freed after his bond had been halved. When the de cision was withheld yesterday they were allowed to go free on the same bonds, Carney renewing his. The woeful lack of money on the part of defendants featured this morn ing's session, no less than two being forced to accept labor sentences- be cause of their inability to pay the costs in the cases docketed against them. Several young white boys were up for trial, but because of their youth the cases against them were transferred to the juvenile docket and will be dis posed of this afternoon. . Annie Spencer, colored, was convict ed on a charge of drunk and disorderly and was obliged to go to the farm for a period of thirty days because of he inability to flay the4 dbstf WiIlie ioa: son, colored, charged with and con victed of an assauu on a female, was treated in a like manner. His inability to pay the cost got him a thirty-day sentence also. " - Robert Bowen, Wesley Bowen and Eula Parker, all white, were indicted under the same warrant, charging lar ceny, while Rollins Bowen and Halley Parker, also white boys, were up on a similar charge. The cases were trans ferred to the juvenile docket for, dis position because of their tender years. The case charging Richard Howard, colored, with larceny, was continued until tomorrow, when disposition of it will be made. LEASE SIGNED YESTERDAY. Harrisonburg Merchant to Open Store Here Middle of May. A modern grocery store is to be wened at No. 22 South Front street on abo"! May 15th, Mr. W. P. Roudat "sh, of Harrisonburg, Va., having 'spd that building for the above mentioned purpose. The store will be conducted on modern lines, according the statement of this gentleman. "Ir- Roudabush has been doing a gro ,j:y business in Harrisonburg and h tinio did a similar business in i'-c National Capital. Mr. Roudabush visited Wilming lon :'hout a year ago and was so avorably impressed that he decided to move here when the proper oppor tunity presented itself. The lease war signed for the building yesterday Hereupon the Harrisonburg man re turned home to close out his business at that place. ifr- L. L. Byerly will manage the J-ore and Mr. J. H. Bruce will act as ,aa clrk and bookkeeper, both oi whom win move their families here. lller salesmen in the Harrisonburg i'e win probably come here. The fcUJ!'e will be operated on a cash basis. MEETING PLANNED. Disci Uss Plans for Improving Land In Eastern Carolina. v.-nan(1 own?rs of Eastern Carolina ''I meeL Thursday morning, April 1-'tll. Ht lii-vn x il y-n i Commerce, to discuss plans for de ' " -djas advanced at the -recent - e stock Conference. The date .of ie meeting was decided on at a meet jg held at the Chamber yesterday v noon and which was attended by V s'rsvMarcus Jacobi, M. W. Divine, Hugh MacRae, W. W. a i . - ii- omun, uuy a. uaraweii nix A' M' Chinnis. tne latter of Phoe- und!1' s,hedulea meeting will be held Sett? auspices of tne Southern zatirn ent and Development Organi Ch; of Baltimoro, and the local to rmrer of cmmerce. the'idea being Vfcinn!ime"a comPrehensive plan of de v fent Mr- Clement . U. TJcker, mertpresiaent f the Southern Settle now ? development Organization, ferend -nding a Cut-Over Land Con tenri m New Orleans, will be in 'at- Carol lna land ownors .ou,i.iuun lu uib HMO yci xx 10 ead interesting er:ateyUe-:e6nven- tiom l his Montr. . S Vnto; anmial session of "the SSn a m"ua ?ealth fficers Asso Sl 'nbe ,held in Asheville , at Battery Park -Hotel on April 17th; the day preceding the annual meeting of 2f il;al Society, which will ntjS!? at t5eame placed Dr. Arch Cheatham, of Durham.-s president of the association; Dr. D. C. Absher, of xxuCxuu, is vice president, and, Dr. G. M Cooper, of Raleigh, is secretary treasurer. DrACharles T. Nesbitt; of this city, will read a paper on, ".The Need of Pure Milk and How to Get It m Towns of Less Than Three, Thou sand Much interest is being mani fested throughout the State in this meeting'- . - In addition to the president's ad dress and reports . of various officers and committees during the forenoon session, there will be a visit to the Asheville City Health Department, the city incinerator, the Biltmore Dairy, where lunch will be served, and where the production of certified milk from the cow until ready for de livery will be observed. The afternoon and evening sessions v ill be taken up with papers, ad dresses and discussions on various subjects of public health work. Dr. W. S. Rankin, secretary of the North Carolina State Board of Health, wm expiam, "The New Statewide Quarantine Law." Dr. G. M. Cooper, head of the Rural Sanitation Depart ment of the, State Board of Health, will explain, "The New Law Provid ing for- the Medical Inspection of School Children." JJr. D. C. Absher, health- officer of Vance county, will speak -on, "Life - Extension Work," while the concluding feature of the program, besides the election of offi cers,, will be an address by Dr. C. 0H. aughinghouse. president of the North Carolina Medical Society. On Wednesday, April 18th, will be held a co-joint session of the associ ation and the State Medical Society, at which time, after, the business ses sion, Dr. J. W. Long, of Greensboro,! win maxe an aaaress on, "Medical Preparedness." . TO EQUIP LABORATORY. Generous Donation to Hospital Made by Mrs. George R. French. A fund to equip a modern clinical laboratory at the James Walker Mem orial Hospital in its entiretyhas been provided through the generosity of Mrs. George R. French. Mr. French was secretary of the board of. the hospital, and this form of memorial is particularly appropriate, it would seem. - The laboratory, will be equipped to do all forms of work which is so es-j sential at the present time in any branch of medicine. The inventory has been in ? process of preparation t foreKs; Shd it isbetetedf that the1 order that has been nlacd with th-1 manufacturer includes i every conceiv-l' able need and will not require any additional ordering for-some; time' to come. When all . this equipment has been installed the hospital will be in position to do every form of work necessary for arriving at a correct diagnosis from the simplest to the most complicated. The purchasing of this equipment represents an outlay of several thousand dollars. ATTRACT MUCH INTEREST. Dr. Wharton's Sermons Are Powerful and Are Well Delivered. The evangelistic services that are underway at the First Baptist church are being 'largely attended and Dr. H. M. Wharton is delighting large congre gations each evening. The afternoon services are also proving highly inter esting and are being well attended. Dr. Wharton delivered the first of a series of sermons on "home religion" yesterday afternoon and the second is being - Heard this afternoon. Several additions; were Inade to the church last night and interest in the revival is very apparent. . : Dr. Wharton addressed the student body of the; High school this morning and was "well received, the address be ing highly interesting as well as in structive. - He Is a speaker of great ability and has .won an enviable repu tation as a platform orator; The sing ing, which is under the able direction of Mr. P.y W. Bush, is proving an en joyable feature of the services. i LIFE OF OUR, SAVIOR Wonderful ; Picture Being Shown at the Victoria. The Pathe feature production, "The Life of OuKSaviour, done in natural colors, which was shown at the Vic toria theatre yesterday afternoon and last night, was seen . by - very appre ciative audiences. Itis being shown again this afternoon and will be flash ed on the screen for the last time to night." .; ;;v. ? The timeliness of this picture, being shown so near the Easter period, gives : lit an added attraction, and the univers- . I -m m . 1 a- r al appeal emDoaiea in tne piaunaauou j of the lowly Nazarene shouia cause large crowds to see it this afternoon. Many of the .scenes are striking and all are , beautiful.' The picture is nana- colored and is both a feast tor tne eyes and a strong dramatic film production. The Drices. according to the Victoria management, were placed at the mfni-J mum. in order that all might see tne production. The evening, show starts : at 8:30 o'clock, and all those who have not seen the . picture should . make a special effort 'to. ....... V. - Here for Conference. . State Sunday: School Secretary E. L.. Middleton, of the North Carolina Bap tist Convention, spent . yesterday in the city in conference- with Rev.; Jno. Jeter Hurt., nastor . of the First Bap tist church, and president of tle ! Bap tist Seaside Assembly, witn reiereuc a j- ' . : . - ' a- i - . . . . 1 -i: a m mm iu o nri rm r riT . . ; TriA- .- ft .ni in x v 1 vaniAMvavanf 1 11111 - 1 1 1 1 7 saiiitiicu li- iiunoi- cauu - - . . - w :v . - mr-1 1 rn nr----TM i Mr. Thds. E. Cooper and Mr. G. : E. " Newcornbe Qualify ' and Take Office. OFFERS RESIGNATION Mr, Cooper -Elected to Chair manship Permanen Or ganization Affected Yesterday. The County Board of Education is now organized with Mr. Thos. . E. .Cooper as chairman, and he has asso ciated , with him Mr. B. Solomon and Mr. Charles B. Newcornbe. Thi3 or ganization was perfected at yesterday afternoon's meeting and was brought about through the resignation ; of Woodus Kellum, Esq., as chairman and member, and the appointment of Mr. Cooper and Mr. Newcornbe by the State Board of Education to fill the -vacancies caused by the resigna tion of Mr. J. G. L. Gieschen and Mr. Kellum. Messrs Cooper and Newcornbe were the appointees, their names being embodied in the omnibus bill that passed the last Legislature. However, until the resignation of Mr. Kellum was tendered they were not expected to go into office until July 1st. Mr. Cooper and Mr. Newcombi were elected to fill the vacancies Sat urday afternoon by the State Board of Education when Mr. Kellum's res ignation was received and acted upon. Both took the oath of office yesterday afternoon and the much discussed question promptly became history. - Yesterday's meeting was called to order by Chairman Kellum, who an nounced that he desired to tender his THOS, E. COOPER Prominent Banker, Who Was Yester day Elected, Chairman of the County Board of Education. resignation, and after Mr. Cooper had been sworn in the resignation was ac cepted, after Mr. Solomon had ex pressed his regret in seeing Mr. Kel lum leave the board. Mr. Newcornbe arrived later in the afternoon and was sworn in as a member. Mr. Cooper was elected chairman upon motion of Mr. Newcornbe, which was seconded Jby Mr. Solomon. In accepting the chairmanship, Mr. Cooper stated that he did not know how long he would be able to hold it, as he might find it impossible to give the necesfeary time to discharging the duties of that office. He expressed his appreciation of the honor and de clared he would render the best serv ice possible. The action of the board yesterday was merely to ratify what the State Board had already done, other than the election of Mr. Cooper as chair man, as is indicated by the follow ing letter directed to Mr. Kellum and signed by State Superintendent of Public Instruction J. Y. Joyner. The letter reads: "April 7, 1917. "Mr. Woodus Kellum, "Wilmington, N. C j My Dear Mr. Kellum: j "At a meeting of the State Board of Education today Mr. T. E. Cooper! and Mr. C. B. Newcornbe, who were I appointed members of the County Board of Education of New Hanover county by the General Assembly of 1917 for a term of office beginning the ; first Monday in July, 1917, were: elected to fill the vacancies caused by the resignation of Mr. Gieschen and Mr. Woodus kellum, respectively, for the unexpired terms until the, first H - :::-:.r.:.!!-!ss:::::s ;.v:w:-:v:ox-:vj: ' N -x; J jf.v""u .inn i J --- a vr;0 . 1 J -- - -, A' ;' J IX - J. I B. SOLOMON"" f Who Has- Served ' Efficiently Several : Years as ; Member of the ; . County Dr. Hawkins Delivered Power- fur Address to Cc tjight - -9. Last night the auditorium of St. Ste" phen's A.' M.. 3E3. church was filled with a representative and- patrioiic audience, who werey inspired , by! a masterly ef fort o;Dr. John R. Hawkins,' of: Wash ington, C, financial secretary of the African M6thodisf Episcopal church. Dr. Hawkins, is one of the foremost men of his race;: gifted orator, scholar, publicist, financieand educator and is a native of. North .Carolina. - w r. G. D. Carnes; presided over the s ep chal meeting and paid, a high trib ute to Dr. Hawkins, who was accorded an ovation; when he was introduced. The subject of his remarkable message was, "The Negro's oCntribution to Am erica." He said in part: , ; ; "Sacredly; interwpven in every warp and woof of Its history is a: thread.cf our trials, our bufferings ; and misfor tunes in . bondage as well as . of our industries', and. our frugality and our devotion. There has been v no;' mdve ment inaugurated for the common good of our country, but that wehave had ome part in making it a success With all of this in our heart we stand ready to answer the call, of our country and go to its defense, with what there is of us in mind, body and spirit. : We claim no other country and will stand by pur flag. Whether in field or forest- in peace or in war, on land or on sea, in "rZ:Z "r1"' n on J?? l Tf J?6 lqU?T we are nelPin to manage the finances or on the ice floes of the North Pole, 0f the country through banks and in the negro has found an altar ofduty . surance comnanies and other business and there made his contribution to the cause of civilization, and the uplift of humanity Ir. la Tint hnnctinw r cqv that as a race we have done well and improved properties in cities and towns deserve the help and encouragement r until we can claim ownership to more of the world. In the short space of 51 than $20,00d,000 worth of school prop years we have wiped out over 71- per erty. $40,000,000 worth church property cent, of our illiteracy and have enroll- and an assessed valuation or more ed in the public schools of the country than $900,000,000 on real estate and over a million and a half of children personal property. In the light of these between the age of six and twenty-one. t things he who dares to . say that the - - ; negro is shiftless and not an impor Monday in July, 1917. tant factor in this country does not "After, receiving your letter, the know the value of service. He who board learned that your resignation . questions our loyalty and patriotism had been teiujered and that .there : forgets that the negro was among the might possibly be some questionas to first to rush to the front to bare -his whether your term of office might not , breast to the bullets of the enemy and have expired under section 4119, as ' march to the front rank through shot you were elected to fill a vacancy ahr1 shell in every conflict from the caused by the resignation of Mr. Carr, first in the streets of Boston to, the with the meeting and action of the last at Carrizal in Mexico, and it is General Assembly. Out of an abun- but a fitting recognition that as soon dance of caution, therefore, knowihgas war was 'declared' between America that, your resignation had been ten- and Germany the negro soldiers of the dered, the board thought it might be District of Columbia were the first to wisest to fill both vacancies. Should shoulder their guns and go on duty you think that any legal complica- standing guard around the President in ww., w on.v UOHS WOUld arise out Of this. VOU - T w might have Mr. Solomon to accent your resignation and let the two other members of the board fill ' it,, and the State Board of Education will confirm their action, or any other ac - tion that you and -the board may think neeessary to make 'the proceed- ings entirely legal, 'Sd as not to com- plicate in any way' your proposed 'bond issrifi and p.lftct.ion : "I will thank you to notify - the chairman of the County Board of Edu- cation to notiry Mr. copper ana jvir.ignce on one side and faithful protec Newcombe of their election. I am Cn the other anything else is un sending this notification to you in- faiFj unjust, unreasonable, whether stead of sending it directly to them, 1 phaLoable to the individual citizen or so that if you think the other course saiesi, me otare coaru can cnange us heroic people. This question is broad action before notifying Messrs. er than mere relationship between Cooper and Newcornbe. The Attorney- mjin ani man. it is ;one that affects ' . " . .both races and all people. There, is s -H :,;..:. -l I . d wPwrnMoe - rr-r. TmLh! S v Brd SS?L - Y v Education. , , , General advised the course pursued !, cut-, tj ao nne tllo by the State Board as perhaps the safest. ; "Very truly yours, "J. Y. JOYNER. "State Superintendent Public - Instruction ... Mr. Ken l?A r was best tor him to get out the appointees to organize " and pre- ine letter, points put : tue 1 . 1 x . iir . various improvements "that are being considered, ' including 'Ihe iustallation of ; domestic iec6urse in a num- her of ithe grammar schools, the oper- atioh of night schools in ' districts whers SUniCient mtereai,; i;mwueair ttt interest is ; manifest- ed to warrant the' expense, -ii for jlec-, 1- v, K thp exnense for UeC-.we le teaching of agricul- lools as well ias the im - ture courses -iu. me bajuuuis provide for. the teaching of agricuK -iiire in uie. buuuujlo as wcu.tts iucuu-. 7. ii . in i. tv im. provements that wih e possible with the: carrying of the proposed bona 18 Mr! Kellum further pointed out 4n his letter of resignation that the on as tne rm Iw made be, board as . constructed was unable to direct our appeal a betomade be define any policy with the idea of fore Caesar sober and fothen Ms baing in a. position to carry it out, right mind. - We appeal for bettered and hisinfluencedahe chairman to more drfsUISe step down, and allow the newly-ap-ways and pointed men to begin . their, organiza-. name of tion.: .The letter closed ith ? .the ter wages for; PL ZZkiHt pledgematltha if?: The Wilndn Savings & Trust We have to our credit about 50 institu tions for higher training, with at least 35t000 negro teachers: over 20.000 with another 20,000 taking special courses ' in trades and business professions get ting ready for greater activities. To help care for the sick and fight disease we have more than 3,000 negro doc tors and 1,000 trained nurses; to plead for justice at the bar, nearly 2,000 ne gro lawyers. "We are speaking to the world t h T-r11 Crli Afi( uraolrlir rxn ' imagazmes; nearly 500 negro authors;, enterprises owned and controlled by negroes. We have husbanded our re- , , . i snnrrpc linn nnnirnr TQ-pmo oc wai qo thf Whit Hhusa and all t.h nnhllm 1U UA iAW U0V ' auu CU IrUV uv.av capital. We are a part of a great covk ! church at Faison this morning at 10 try representing one of the greatest re4 'clock for a three-day . session; The public on the face of the earth. As j opening sermon was delivered, by Hev. . citizens we are intensely interested in W- W- : Morton,; of. Whiteville. All ail, that pertains to its development,! Presbyteriah ministers of this city, We yield to none in our iiftvnnti and1- W '" """ our natriotic desires to serve hep cause K ' ' and on the other hand we make no f .i.r iim - uuiupi uiuiac ui a.inij&jr iui uiu uauui Gf her protection and herein lies the j -. virtues: of good citizenship loyal alle-l tp tbe government and, unbecoming a 1 no need of ignoring this fact and the leaders of the respective races owe to themselves and thir people to come together and face this question, not so much as the white man's problem or the black man's problem, but as a prob : lem of humanity. The best interest of all are at stake and we must protect this interest by treating each other as men and members of one common cause. 1 "This is not time for bickerings and estrangements between the races in America and no good can come from a constant, eternal, everlasting irrita tion of the feelings of the people. Standing on the threshold of the ; Twentieth pentury and speaking as an humble representative of my .race, I make the plea that we are anxious to ido our full duty in the solution of this manhood problem. We are ready to j join hands with others, in the work of uplifting humanity and welcome the co-operation of those who will help us to see the light and love the beautiful. We cannot afford to be misled or mis judged by prejudices or demoralized by tht snlrit of selfish or uneodly gain. If we do our civilization wm pensu aim , we are doomed. Casting our hopes,! m ' 11 J - 's, our aspirations in front of us, . there comes oVer our pathway a bright fay of hope that we will yet be able to make America truly "RW2J republic, guaranteeing to every one hieh or low. rich or poor, white or black, the fullest protection of the law.j "We ask no special iavors nor uu we want any special legislation for us, and following the example set by the iviliration l. wT. imkiy protest SSSS -v Ti" r""trilSd . . T - . WarriaA that n. "f1 auu j h wnrw w W civi ation around the world We hon- or n; other h is wife and and respects his mother, his wife and -V:IV SVhr that as,nauuu,i. ." 7," ---- ,. . . . - Aktar,Atni, an W1H Stand Dy mm in qwbuuiu6 reward we ask is that the white man .be as ready aud willing to ftand by .us we wm suiua-uy " - - Ind the only nrotectine: these fair ones ana tne oniy -------- . xhQf iv-.- white man 1 reward weask is that wldte man . . . . . . ne as reaav auu wuuur w ov. j 1 .?-ejm z uu . , "We appeal to t . .. . k . r v With our Capital and Surplus of more than Five Hun-i" i I drerJJFhousand Dollars and total Resources of.over .Three ?g ' Millions of Dollars, this Company affords an absolutely V . I l.': safeeposiory f or; those, having idle funds on hand, and :i) I tjro iuicic un suiiic ai imc compounded quarterly. .. ; ' We are prepared to offer sound banking principles. We invite you tjbr make this 110 Princess Street y Over Three Million 0allars Strong. IBIIIIIIIIH jjmMwwiiLWPixESErjTrs SJEDRJ-IHjILQDGIKI BR IZWS S : spidri(B vnrjJE, (Apologies to Klaw & Erlanger.) THOUGH, officially the curtain's down yet, and ; Mother Earth, Stage Director, is still fussing arotind , with the scenic effect's, you are specially invited to sit in at the Final Dress Rehearsal of Springtime Styles. ;. J 20 to $45 for Stein-Bloch Suits and Topcoats," which in their high-bred refinement, perfectly express the spirit V of New York, now the World's Theatre of Fashion. . "Ennyweather," the Shiner-Sprinkle JTopcoat, is the i pal for April, balmy and blustery by turns $25, $30, $35. m J. M. SOLKY & CO. Full Line Manhattan and Emory Shirts. ALL MINISTERS ATTEND. Kl . . U r- - I - I ... r.l Go To Faison For Sessions. The Wilmington Presbytery con- I f . r - - geautiful few Came yesterday The most attractive assortment of Spring silks that., have been received in this store came yesterday. Color ings include the newest shades of blues, greens and wis teria, with Khaki Kool sport designs ; the quality is excel lent, having a soft, satin finish. . . . i'; - These foulards are 36 inches wide. Our north window shows seyeral of the patterasl-The price is $2.00 yard Plain Shantung sil in jthe priced atj . ks New sport ppplin, white vith'cblpred designs ; tan with 7 sport stripes, .36 inches wide ; I priced at,.. .$1.25. yard Jersey silk, in green, 36 inches wide, for . V . $3.00 yard New Taffeta silks in' gold and other popular shades, 36 " inches wide, for . . " :. '". .-J '. . . .$1.50 yard A New ilk material, in very odd patterns, something' distinctlyl new and stylish, bought to sell at reason- ; ) able price ,. V. . .V. I . ,. . ; ... . . . i Isix&ifo; your ifyiiPrders Here. 1.0 r---"K m t on per went, per cuinum, . , every service cbnsitent with S 3 vv ' bank your bank. . 1 - '..' .r i '. together with a number of lay dele gates, are attending the sessions! Dr; I T HIT TI7.nlla ...Ml ntn finivln mission work of the church,, and t)rJ j A, D.' MeClure will render a report on the foreign mission work. ; ' i ne eaucationai.worK oi tne cnurqn and of the James Sprunt Institute will h rflariiRRpd. Thfi latter la now. ih a very flourishing condition, it; Is understood. foulard ilks 'natural color ; ; . .$1.00 . .$1.00 yard (Cnmnanv ; I : J e. 3 II ,J If (Incprporated.? , to attendA-will ithe : sembiy: blan$ '""'ted out in