V 1 c T O R Y .1 "I VI X ' :. V, W . v y I I I 1 1. t Cv i"iMLi jl V- OiCx0xi " i VOL 12 v Slayer Of Stedman Carr Manslaughter, Sentenced 20 Yrs. Richard 8e titer, slayer In cold blood of Stedman Carr, of Wallace, waa sentenced last night by Judge Harris In the Pendar County Court' House to 20 year In the state penitentiary at . hard labor. 20 yean la the maximum that can be given on a conviction of manslaughter, which a Bla den County Jury brought In at , 9:45 last night after deliberat ing for seven hours. Judge Harris. In sentencing Setzer told him "The Jury has been extremely lenient with you . and undter the circumstances - I'll have to give you the max imum sentence". A conviction of first or sec-, Ond degree was expected esp ecially after the defense attor neys plead for a verdict of second degree. Mrs. Carr and other mem bers of the family were in the court room when the Jury re turned Its verdict. MRS. CARR SAYS HUSBAND - ASKED HER TO TRY TO FIND OUT WHO SHOT HIM .... BEFORE HE DIED. JURY SELECTED FROM SPE CIAL VENIRE OF 100 MEN FROM BLADEN COUNTY. . By Sudie P. Miller A special venire of 100 men flrom Bladen County reported at the Pender County Superior court room in Burgaw Tuesday morning. May 2, for the trial of Richard Setzer, 20-year-old Willard youth - charged with first degree murder of Stedman Carr, prominent Wal- lace merchant, December 31, " 1943. ' 'Most of the Bladen jurors came from Elizabethtown. Setzer's case was continued from the January ,term of criminal court by Judge Henry L. Stevens, who-declared at that time that it was impossible v to secure an impartial Jury. . A 3-maii Jui from Bladen county Vas selected in a few hours and he trial of the case began on ruesday afternoon. The evidence was completed Wednesday afternoon. Statements "were heard from both, Solicitor Clifton Moore, and J. A. Pow ers, Wallace attorney, for the State. Wyatt E. Blake and Attor . ney Francis -of Waynesville, pre sented statements for the defense. Judge W. C Harris made a sum ' mary of the case, stating that the State contended that Richard Set ' zer is guilty of murder in the first degree. The defense contended that the State did not have suffi cient evidence on which to convict Setzer of first degree murder Judge Harris said the jury could find one of four perdicts, first de gree, second degree murder,, man slaughter and not guilty. Court recessed at 1:45 Thursday. -Sheriff on Stand Sheriff J. T. Brown was , the first witness called. There was lit tle new evidence brought out in the Sheriffs testimony. The at torney for the defense made much St S fact that finger.prints had been taken from the alleged, murder gun. . Sheriff Brown said that finger prints were not taken because the gun was outdoors and it had rained between the time of the murder and the finding of the I gun Sheriri tsrown aiso aiu ui Setzer had been told before making- his confession that anything he said would be used against him and that he did not have to make a statement If he did not wish-to. Called to the stand on Wednesday, Sheriff testified that he had seen .L. j.Ll.wu-.la ' aVint tw niflOF And ... n . i J his on at the Piner home on the afternoon the investigation was made followin the shooting. Plners mt River Carl Piner, father-in-law of the defendant told the court of the diRannearance of the two' buck- hot ahllB. Ha stated that he had . made an unsuccessful attempt to rrov, $2 from him on the al locate the "hells. Pmer idenWied after was allegedly two of the three guns on exhib t . t r'rl Blantor, who said Set- In the court room, une as n own gun, another tne Bun uu, by his son, Clifton Piner on the day they supposedly went nununs,. the same day, carr was iauuijr hot . . . Clifton Piner veruiea nis er's story of spending the day by the river hunting. He stated that - they killed six or eight squirrels. Archie Piner told of finding buck shot shells in a pile of potatoes in - the old Piner home Sunday after the murder. . V Four 'men, Roscoe Hardison, E. 1 i ) Winders, Charlie Wells and- H. A niontnn aoro witnesses for the Mr, Thou oirnpr saw Piner and son, Clifton, going or retumtn" - . . . T .'Give Me Away ' Ray 1 Piner, 11-ear-old son of Cai4 ner, vho carried the note to to the Stevens home foir Setzer, asking him to come to the deserted house to view furs i that he was to purchase.ldentlfied the note. New evidence was added, In the town hall of "Wallace the ."'r v. .nrrtr hw h a (f thnt setzer nau reiuin - e sail to her, "don't 1 1 I , lsi';sed his wne, and her 14-year-old daughter Vir ginia, each said that Carl and-his son Clifton had spent the day at the river hunting. Mrs. Piner told of Setzer's asking his wife "not to give him away", and Virginia said she had taken the squirrels her father and brother brought and put them away. ' Mu-s.' Woodrow Piner Identified the note In the court room as the one Raymond Piner had brought her, and the message as the one she had delivered Stedman Carr, when she called him at Wallace. The note, she said, was left on a table at her brother.Fred Stevens' home, and later found by the in vestigators, Mayor Aubvey Har- j rell and O. O. Philips of Wallace. The note matched - a portion of tablet found at the Piner home. The stubby red pencil, among the state's evidence was also found at the Piner home. The -. note was written with a red pencil. Fred Stevens, Jr said he had given the note the boys brought to his sister,-Mrs. Raymond Piner, to make the call. I Eugene Johnson, Jim Nathan Johnson and Leve Johnson, all ' colored testified that the gun that was found after the murder near the old Piner home belonged to Eugene Johnson, son of Jim. Nath an, and that it had disappeared from its accustomed place in the Johnson home on Thursday be fore the murder on Friday, tho the house was not broken into. Find the Man " Wednesday morn in Dr. J. D. Robinson of Wallace was among the first witnesses called. He said he first saw Carr after the shoot ing on the floor in his off ice near the stove. At first glance he tho ught he was dead. He administered he was dead. He administered first aid to the bleeding man, he said. Can- told him he had been shot by a masked man at the old Piner house near Wilard. 'ihe man. was ' white, he knew for a certainty, as' he saw the ""white hands. Mr. Carr said "Piner or Brown." later adding "no, not Brown."He told the doctor he had Kone to the house in response to a phone call. - ' Mrs. Carr, the dead mans wife said that when called to Dr. Robinson's office she knew some thing dVeadful had happened. He told her that he had been shot by a masked man, who had order ed him to put up his hands as he entered a rom in tn house. He' raised his hands but at the same time attempted to run from the room. It was at this moment that the fatal shot struck him. He staggered but to his truck and drove to Dr. Robinson's office in Wallace. She told the jury of 13 Bladen County men summoned on a special venire for the trial that beforeyher husband died he asked her to find out who had shot him and avenge his death. Gun Sticking In Ground Roland and Coan Rivenbark, who found the gun, told of find- tagt stuck .badown to a wooded pateh of briars behindUie old Piner House after the murder. Patrolman - R. J. Provost, Pat rolman W. M. Whitley testified as to the use of the bloodhounds, saying they circled the house.ran off , to where the gun was later found and came back. The use of the blodhounds - was abandoned because it was thought they had failed to pick up the trail. . . f Patrolman Whitley , said that Setzer first told him that the gun belonged to Clifton Kornegay, Others who testified were Dr. Cottingham, of Wilmington, who treated Carr when brought to the hospital, and who said he died of shock and hemorrage following the gunshot wound; Mayor J. Aub rev Harrel. of Wallace, who hel- Ded In the investigation: E. R. &!., K-i, ,.,), a0t, trit f and Mrs. Dock pin who testified that she had , t . p. 14 aftemoon h. went hunting be- f th Bhootw thook place. Not once In the trial did the de fense make any motion to call any witnesses in Setzer's behalf. . DOTSON TO VACCINATE DOGS IN ALDERTSON I have been authorized by Duplin Countv Health Department to lm- munize all dow In Albertson i 'rnnminin ajrauuii rauies. Please have your dogs at one or oOier of the following placesj Fred Hardy's Store, May 8th; Outlaw's Bridge, May 8th j Holt' store, May 10th; B. F. Orady School, May 11th; Maxwell's MUX 'May isth. Time J to P. M. ... J. 1L Dotson. - ,. Qztt Promotion I James Thomas, Dickson, sonof Mr. and Mrs. James G. Dickson, wi vovi y t from srondto first lieutenant. Lt. Dil i n is a LInsion mot r - ! i tne Fk 1,1 Artillnry f 1 et i t KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY MAY 5th., 1944 Convicted ' Late Planting Brings Peak Gas Demand Knrinc douching - and planting has been later than usual because of wet ground; imposing a pean demand for gasoline, in day and night use of tractors In some areas of the Carolinas, that must be met before all other civilian re quirements, the PAW warned. During the latter part of April, tractor fuel requirements of North Carolina farmers has been esti mated by distributors to run about 240,000 gallons, a day. The PAW reminded car owners that this demand take precedence -..,.. xiuiKan hiehwav gasoline needs, and that f tfrmers presenting valid K coupons io uauiu"" and E coupons to dealers are to be supplied immediately after mili tary and government agency re quirements have been filled. V Judge Stevens Named Chairman Suoerior Court Judge Henry L. 'Stevens, Juv of Warsaw, was re cently appointed cnairman ui North Carolina Council of Nation al Defense, to succeed W. B. Urn stead, resigned. Faison Man Gets Promotion Technician 5th Grade Henry L Peterson has recently been pro moted fcom Private First Class to Technician 5th Grade. He was also given a citation for good conduct 2nd awarded the Good C0Iuct Medal He is the son of Mrs. T. a. Peterson of Rt 2, Faison. THYPOID CLINIC SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED The schedule for Typhoid Clinics . A - u. ki1 n Dunlin County has been announced by the l01 health' Director Walter H. Smith, A P O department. In addition to typh- 679, Postmaster, New York City, old vaccinations', theve will also acknowledging receipt of a num r offered vaccinations against ber of sweaters knit by the Duplin diDtheria smallpox, ' whooping County Chapter and thanking the Sh and lockjawtor the appro-ftnitters for the garments worn ST , y the armed forces ; "at a post priate age groups. Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23. 30. Jackson's Corner - 9:30 A. Lyman - 10 A. M. . Fountain's Store - 11 A. M " Cypress Creek - 12 Noon. Pin Hook 1 P. M. . Deep Bottom - 2 P. M. . r-hir,nimnln . 3:30 P. M. ' M. ..' Ralph Kornegay Sta. 9:30 A. M. Sarecta - iu a. m. Cabin - 10:30 A. M. Pnttpps Hill .11:30 A. M, Beulaville High School - 1 P- M. Wednesdays, May 10, 17, 24, 31. . Charity - 10 A. M. -J Hanchey's Store - 11 A. M. Tin City -12 Noon -Well's Filling Sta - 2 P. M. Teachey - 3 P. M. Rne.' church, Steven's Sta, 9M M . Russell Whitfield's Sta 10 A. m. Gamer's Chapel - 10:30 A. M. Scott's Store - 11:30" A. M. .. Outlaw's Bridge - 1 P. M. . Holt's Store - 2 P. M. -W6stbrook's Sta. . 3 P. M. , Fridays, May 12, 19, 26, June 2. Lanefield - 9:30 A. M. Magnolia - 10:30 A. M. Rose HiU High School 11:30. Brice's Filling Sta - 1 P. M. Corinth Church - 2 P. M. v Iron Mines - 3 P. M. Summerlin's X-roads - 9:30 AjM Beautancus - 10:30 A. M. ' Calypso Grice's Sta. 11 A. M. Faison City Hall - 11:30 A. M. Bowden Post Office - 12:30 P. M Warsaw Grammar School 1:30. Baptist Associational ' Meeting In Warsaw The Eastern Associational Sun day School Department of the Baptist Church met Monday night In the Warsaw Baptist Church with aout 20 pastors and Sunday School Superintendents attending. Tho President. Rev. Donald G. Mvora nf Mt Olive nresided and led a discussion of the Six-Point Record System with Rev. G. Van Stenhers. Rev. E. A. Walker. Rev, C. H. Hornsby, and Rev. C. V. Case participating with six minute talks Rev. Case, of Ros Hill, was elected to fill the unexpired term nf tho President. Rev. Mvars. who ig moving in the near future to the Wadesboro Baptist cnuron. Ladies of the Primary Depart ment served a tempting chicken salad course to the visiting mini sters and laymen. ' . Capt. Smith Transferred To Ft, Denning " Capt Warren A. Smith. JrM son OfWarren A Smith, Warsaw has recently been, transferred from Ft. Livingston. La., to Ft Benning, Ga., Where he Is taking advanced pf., ' , Yi9 cnnr:e is comple- t ( i v ! I " ? ' 1 to I ''r. J. EDGAR HOOVER ENDORSES NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK OBSERVANCE AS MEANS-OF COMBATING JUVENILE DELINQUENCY Committee releases Statement Of John Edgar Hoover, F. B. L Director, sailing for war In the American homje against Juve nile Delinquency; Governors Proclaim National Family Week; Federal Agencies cooperate In Church-sponsored project. Report Of The Production Chairman DUPLIN COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS For-The Year May 8, 1943 To May 8, 1944. During the past year the Pro duction Corps - has accomplished the loiiowing: For the ARMY we have knit 343 Sleeveless Sweaters, of these Faison knit 181. Warsaw 102, Chinquapin 20, Wallace 19, Ke nansville 10,. Rose Hill 8, Br. not given, 3. Total 343. Faison knit 40 helmets and the Chapter has made 42 scarves for the Airmy. - For the NAVY - 26 Sweaters and 14- pr. of socks have been knit Wallace made 'all the socks ana u or the navy sweaters were maae at Rose Hill, We have shipped 348 Filled Army Kit Bags. Bags and House wives were made in the Chapter, the money for the articles inclu ded in he bags, contents of each Dag costing approximately $1.00, was contributed by the various units of he Duplin County Chap ter. Wallace alone accepted a au ota of 168 bags. We now have on hand 143 housewives or sewing kits ready for shipment for hospital use. tFor WAR RELIEF we have shipped the following: 12 Women's Dresses, 12 p Men's Pajamas, 3 Children's Dres ses, and 1 Child's Sweater. We have packed and awaiting shipping instructions: W Men's Heavy Outing Shirts, -vjr 9 wining o hit is, j pr, Dvya ranis, la uiuaren s Sweat- j ' We are very proud of a letter HOT. ' T i. ; from American RoH Prnci ITiolri where the climate makes them especially acceptable." Under date of April 28th, 1944, receipt is acknowledged by Amer ican Red Cross Field Director" J. W. Rockwell, Jr., Port of Embar kation, Newport News, Va., of 204 Kit Bags recently shipped. With the exception of 168 kit bags packed and shipped from Wallace, all the inspecting, tieing in bundles of six, packing and ex pressing has been done from the Warsaw Sewing Koom. The ex press charges ' on all shipments from Warsaw during the entire year were paid from funds collec ted In a jar placed on the Soda Fountain in the Warsaw Drug Store. This sum amounted to $29.48. During the year we received 490 lbs. of olive drab wool and 20 lbs. of navy wool, a total of 510 pounds. We now have on hand 185 lbs. of olive drab and 20 lbs.' of navy, a total of 205 lbs. We have been asked to fill a 3uota of 144 Army Kit Bags by une 30. 1944. and the Camp and Hospital Council has requested 75 pr. curtains lor uamp Davis. Mrs. R. E. Wall, Chairman of Production Duplin County Chapter American Red Cross Warsaw, N. C. Beulaville Child Run , Over Monday Morning Injuries Not Serious to Dow lne Nethercutt; Second Child Run Over In Less Than Week There. . - Dowine Nethercutt, nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ivey Nethercutt of Beulaville, was run over Monday morning in front of her home as she was running ac ross the street . by a mail truck driven by Mr. Ramsey of Kinston. The truck was on duty carrying mail from Kinston to Beulaville, The child was ffiven first aid by Dr. Norris and at the request of Mr. Ramsey rushed to a Kinston hospital, where examination re- vealed only bruises ana scratcnes. f . i No bones were broken, it was anl8et.UD and Dreliminarv Dlans fori""AJij o unavoidable accident and no arrest , j was made. ir vou BEionoto somi CLUB OR ORGRniZRTIOn CtT THtm TO HOLD THEIR convemions in our town. thii una PRomou Busi ness here nno put us 011 THE ftlRP f n m v . . . Callins for war in the American home against an appalling wave or juvenue truiw which threatens to enguu uie finwor nf American mannoou. .inhn vAqht Hoover, director of tho Foneral Bureau of Investig tion, has endorsed tne nauon-wiae observance of National Family Week, May 7-14. in which mem bers of the Ptotestant, Catholic and Jewish faiths will participate. Director Hoover's indictment of parents for 'Their failure to pro vide the lovinsr guidance nd de votion which are the endowment and birthrieht of every child contained in a statement rleased by Rabbi Ahron Opher, Assistant to the President of the Synagogue Council of America. Other mem- hrs of the National committee are the Rev. Harry C. Munro of Chi- cago, Illinois, Inter-Council Com- mittee on Family, Life and dii.ee- torof adult work for the interna- tional Council of Religious Edu cation and the Rev. Edgar Schmle deler of Washington, D. C, secre tary of the Catholic Conference on Family Life. Citing figures which show the nation-wide rise in juvenile delin quency since 1941, Mr. Hoover states: " ' "' "Amidst this degradation and shame there is one ray of hope. the beckoning finger of God who long ago laid down the principles of family structure for us to fol low: The churches of America have a duty now more vital than ever. This burden can be discharged byitorical events and their influence complete tolerance and unity as manifested during National Fam ily Week. "Weekly religious devotion in God's honor is insufficient. His works should govern the every ac tion of parent and child alike; It is through His precepts that our homes can be restored to the tran quil path of freedom from crime. America sufers nearly a million and a half major crimes each year plus countless millions of lesser offenses. - "Religious, educational and civ ic institutions combined with law enforcement agencies in a solid front can go far in overcoming complimentary-jemarks. Mr. O. P. this menace but home training is Johnson, Superintendent of schools Indispensabe. Neglectful,. thought- and Mr. E. D. Edgerton, Principal, less parents who fail to teach and also made short constructive talks, discipline children will inevitably Outstanding shop display was be required to explain at some exhibited in the farm shop build future date their reasons for neg- ing by the vocational Agriculture lect - - their treason in the Ameri-' Department can home", Mr. Hoover concludes. After guests had been introdu- The Committee which represents ced, John Lewis O. Quinn, Presi the Catholic, Protestant and Jew- dent of the Grady F. F. A., chap ish faiths, called for the nation- ter with the assistance of the ot wide participation of every Amer- licers and members closed the lean 'home in National Family meeting. Week fu-om May 7th to May 14. . Already endorsed by President AnrcA QaA Cv Danl. Roosevelt who urged f,an increas- Warsaw Ked 50X Beats ed reverence and respect for the American home, as one of the mainsprings of our civilization",! National Family Week has been proclaimed this year by many state governors. Civic and educa- j tional grouDS in local communi-i ties will join in the observance of National Family Week under the guidance of government agencies coopd.-ating m the prograln, In- cludW the U S Office of Edu- cattonf CMt&flK FeteSl a fXtSaa nfht rr rSrmi" sion Service of the U. S. Depart-lbeen .fffltow- u,m Jk.FA&XSi: f"- " and synagogues throughout the country. Initiated and sponsored jointly b the various religious com munions, the observance this year win can me aiienuun oi uie wiilmb nation to its responsibility for safeguairding family life and pro- ceciing tne nome against war ume hazards. Each religious communion is supplying its local groups with materials for the observance of National Family Week In their churches, synagogues and homes. WFAand USDA To Assist In Disposal Of Surplus War Property The War Food Administration an1 ' TAnantmnn rf Atwlmiltntva i w ,uaa iiiH.uL v-m- .v announced . their administrative disposal of the surplus war prop erty which can be used In agri cultural production. 1 Under, the President's Order 9425, issued Feb. 21, 1944, WFA is represented on the Surplus War Property Board. The order assign ed to the WFA, responsibility for the disposal of food declared to be surplus war property. The WFA was not assigned to dispose of machinery or other war property; UlCrcilM IT, BU1VIUB WVUX pivjivivj, other than food will be discharged through the cooperation with the Procurement Division of the De partment of the Treasury, the Re construction Finance Corporation, the U. S. Maritime Commission, ami the Surplus War Iroierty McGowen Again Heads Democratic Party In Duplin & "C" Coupon Holders Entitled to Grade 1 Tires Motorists who hold "B" and "C" gasoline rations are now eligible for Grade 1 passenger tires and "A" book holders are elgible for Grade 3 tires, OPA said today. . The North Carolina tire situa s still Kerinus and motorists must still make application and show need to get tires. Each War Price and Rationing Board has a monthly quota which sets a limit on the number of tires that may be Issued any month - - this means that only the most essen tial users will be able to get cer tificates to get tires. MOTHER-DAUGHTER, FATHER-SON BANQUET HELD B. F. GRADY Th Mother-Daughter Father Son Banquet was held in the B. jj Grady school on April 21, with an attendance of about 200." a rainbow color scheme was carried out in the decoration ol the banquet hall. , The Officers of the F. F. A., opened the program with their opening ceremony after which a delicious turkey dinner wes ser ved. Mis. Katie Outlaw responded to the welcome given by John Tyn j 1 1 vr'- t v niHn ronriiHnto Mr. L. Y. Balentine, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor or North Carolina was the guest speaker. Alter being introduced by Dr. G. V. Gooding he made a very con- structive speech dealing with his- on the state of North Carolina. Others on the program weie, dedicate ourselves to the principles Elsie Smith, Willard Whittfield, of liberty, and equal rights to all, Fletcher Stanley, Remus Teachey, and special privileges to none, and and Gus Uirich. ' I we for ever pledge that we shall Kathryn Waller sang, "Have I keep a way of life that is whole Stayed Away Too Long". Several somely DEMOCRATIC where cit Other musical numbers were given l2eni walk consciously and fearless by Evelyn Whittfield, Maxuwr iref men anp. women, and Outlaw. Wilbur Eubanks, Remus "this' JX1? Preserve and Teachey, Manley Outlaw and My ra Jo Maxwell. Mrs. Bonnie Davis accompanied them at the piano. Mr. E. N. Meekins, District su pervisor, made a short talk. Mir. Ballard and Mr. A. L. Teachey from State College made a few Richlands 14 to 8 WARSAW TEAM TO PLAY FAISON SUNDAY; 8:80 WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL. - ' Warsaw Baseball team the Red Sox, were hoste to the Riohlands Hhlon3 ." Hlgn Sc" diamond, and Sf e8ta to tune of the second game of the season for the Red Sox, having a week earlier by the visiting team; although Manager. ' Jack dlisson promises a good sea- son lor the Warsaw boys. une-up tor bunday s uame: WARSAW AB 4 1 4 5 , 4 4 3 3 3 H 0 0 2 2 3 1 1 1 0 RUNS 2 2 2 2 1 1 . 1 0 1 Baston, RF Ullsson 2ti A. Apple, IB Draughan, C Hitchcock, an Waters. S. S. . S. Apple, CF west L Jordan, P 28 10 14 RICHLANDS AB H RUNS 2 0 2 . 0 2 1 1 0 0 Hill, S. S. R. Saunders, 3B Cox, 2B Saunders, C J. Jones, CF L. Jones. IB 3 4 4 2 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 3 4 4 4 3 3 Barbee. LF' ij"n 36 7 8 Bases on balls off Newbold, 7; Jordan, 2. : ." ' Hits off isewDoia, u; joraan, o. Miss Lewis Pupils, To Be In Recital Miss Fannie Lewis will present her music pupils In a series of re-.Sunday mdmlng. citals, beginning this afternoon, . at the home of Mary Sue Burcb, .The spiritual growth Of our r n. iiv.k Noirt TiiMdav nleht Die depend, in large degree, i ? . -an n roHtni will be given the home of Janet Dobson and, the MCI 1 H1 1 v.1 1 txi win in t, - - ' ... blrh school auditorium at 8:30 on lu,y 12th. The public is cordially invilcL i n I .... 1 1 rrnmn in Tno No. 18 Judge Phillips Presides Over County Convention; Clyde Erwln Speaks. The County Democratic Conven tion met at the Courthouse last Saturday morning. . - 1 Dr. Clyde A. Erwin, State Supt of Public Instruction, made the principal speech. He delivered a powerful address recounting the achievements of the Democratic Party, and urged that the Party be kept in power. , The Convention 'was called to order by F. W. McGowen, Chair man of the County Democratic Ex ecutive Committee. Rev. G. Van Stephens of War saw gave the invocation. ' Judge H. E. Phillips was elected ' permanent Chairman of the Con vention, and presided. , ' Mr. O. O. Phillips of Wallace wes elected permanent Secretary of the Convention. Dedegates were elected to tha State Convention which meets In Raleigh on May 4. At a meeting of the County Democratic Executive Committee after the Convention, the follow ing officers were elected: Chairman, F.W. McGowen; Vice Chairman, Mrs. Jno. R. Croom; Secretary, Lieut Robt. C. Wells; Acting Secretairy in the absence of the Secretary, A. T. Outlaw. , The following resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Con vention: "We the Democrats of Duplin County in convention assembled, gathered around the altar of Dem- cracy that our founding fathers build d d h cred fire of Democratic Processes. tnat we keep brl ht taxn of truth faltn aflame amid the thick gloom of WAR that shuts us in. i Imbued with a spirit of toler- lance towards all mankind, do re- teach DEMOCRACY now for the , future. iT We endorse the record of our party in the Nation, State and County, and commend our public servants for the service they have rendered. .- We are not unmindful' of our boys dnd girls who are now serv ing in a GLOBAL WAR, all over the world, to make the world safe for Democracy, that liberty and the pursuits of happiness shall not perish from this earth, and to them and those who shall follow them into service, we pledge our allegiance and promise that we will keep the home fires of De-: mocracy burning, and use our ef- , forts in their cause, in order that their service and struggle, may not be in vain. May the spirit of our fathers lead us all on as a pillar of cloud and of fire to the shining city of brotherhood, whose ways are peace, whose citizenship rests only on character and its laws on hu man good." , "We commend to all the people . the record of progress of our State under Democratic Administration, the building of our great arteries t of commerce, and the i mpvove ment of our secondary roads; our financial system where every man pays according to his purchasing , power; our State Institutions for s the unfortunates of the State, our greater Institutions of learning; and more especially, the inarch of progress in education In this -STATE, since the resurrection of the State School System under Governor Aycock, we have gone from four months to nine months, .... and this great system, that teach es the boys and girls of our State, to be the men and women of to-. morrow, has brought to us a real ization or the exempiiricauon oi this work, under the matchless leadership of Mciveuv joyner, , Brooks, Allen, and CLYDE ER WIN; and decry the efforts of any Blatherskite, who attempts to, make a political foot-ball of the schools of this State, for political preferment v RETURNED MISSIONARY TO SPEAK AT DUPLIN CHURCH SUNDAY The Rev. J. Carlyle Powell, re turned Missionary firom Nigeria. West Africa, will speak at the 11 I o'clock service of the Johnson l BaDtist Church, three miles east .of Warsaw. Sundav morning. Mav , 7th. ' . - j , Rev. Powell and wife, have been jln the foreign mission field some wenyt-nve years and nave recently returned. He is a native or war- saw and irom Johnson uiurcn, which has sent out . many other missionaries. A cordial invitation Is extended to the pulifl to hear Rev. Powell in the strength oi our Chun- Support your,own, One of the mysteries how some perT ! r bo nn h of t A