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ST 'A IT "VOL. LXH. No. 79 -y The Weather FAIR NEW BERN, N. C TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 23,1913 FIVE CENTS PER COPY 'i' 1 IV ?4 .K.&V-S"' ' -3- W-ti. IS F ' Sixty-Five Gallon Plant Confiscated Near Town Of . . Vanceboro. "ALLEGED OPERATOR IN JAIL N5 Sheriff Richard B. Lane And Several Deputies Due Credit , For Their Work. 1 One of the most successful rai ever made in this section took place " yesterday afternoon when Sheriff R. B : Lane, accompanied by Deputy Sheriff , J. W. Huff, Samuel Lilly and Will - Bonds went to the home of Leon Laugh- inghouse, about four miles from Vance boro and after confiscating a sixty five gallon illicit still, took Laughing house under arrest and brought him to this city and placed him in the coun ty jail. ' . Sheriff Lane and several of his depu ties went to Laughinghouse's home about two weeks ago and made a search -of the premises, but at that time they failed to find anything which even resembled a still. However, Sheriff Lane ' had reliable information that Laughinghouse was- engaged in the business of illicit distilling and he made up his mind to catch him napping. Yesterday morning the Sheriff and , .the ; parties mentioned above, left New Bern in an automobile. they reached Laughinghouse's home without any delay and started a search of the premises. Laughinghouse was on hand and was at once taken into custody arid kept under guard while the search was being made. The searchers found ' a spot which they judged to have been the location of the still but the ' object of their search was not to be found there. A close inspection of the premises showed that on a trail leading down through the woods there was a quantity of soot. Sheriff Lane. at once came to .the conclusion that the still had been Ijurriedly taken lip and carried to some other- point and secreted. This trail of soot was followed up and in the center of a marsh some distance away Was , found the still, it having been carried . there when it became known ', -that the officers were in that section. . Laughinghouse denies all knowledge of the operation of the still but Sheriff Lane believes that he has a strong case Against him and that he will be con victed when the case comes to court. SAMUEL LILLY GETS HIS HEAD CHOPPED OFF THAT IS TO SAY, HIS POLITICAL HEAD-WAS A CAPA- BLE OFFICER. ". ,', 'Samuel Lilly,-who has for years held the office of United States Deouty Mar- BIG ILLICIT STILL ourjD . shal in this section, has been . noticed 5 -that his servires-are no longer required i ;; - by the government, his . political jhead , ' being chopped off simultaneously with that o Marshal Uaudius JJockery, who has been succeeded by W..T. Dort- ?:. ch,;r'ot Goldsboro.: . 'V. -.? v ij-y: ' ,Mr Lilly "has made a capable and " !-efficient . officer for' the government and hiswork ha been highly commended . While being appointed by the Repub .'.:. lican administration,', he ;. has many . ; v friends among the - Democratic v ranks ,;iV who would have liked for him to have - retained the position, which he held. It is' understood 'that Thomas Hay. wood, of Haveloclcl is. to be appointed . ic fill the vacancy. ' , . ' . , - SAUNDERS ; GETS BEATING? Toq Offensive With His' Ink Sling. Elizabeth City, Jan.,' ' 22.-Charles : O. Robinson, one of Elizabeth City's r prominent ..'.citwens, ; walked into the , office of W. 0 Saunders, editor of the Independent this afternoon,, and after a few words with .Mr. -Saunders, gave , him a thrashing,' badly bruising his face.' r V Editor Saunders printed an- article in last week's issue' of the Independ ' ent concerning - the J street costume of a society lady. Mr.. " Robinson con strued the article to refer to his' wife. He asked Mr. Saunders if he had her in ihind when he wrote it. Saunders gave him an eva "ve rply and ordered hi in c-ut of the c r.ke. It was then that. I'r. roLLi wii t ':rui.k him '. .several 1' in the face, Lltiii'T m so rap- TO TAKE CHARGE OF OFFICE ABOUT JAN. NEW POSTMASTER HAS YET BEEN CON FIRMED. NOT In the words of our distinguished towns man, Frank T. Patterson, the genial keeper of .the city's records, seals, etc. the postoffice situation "remains statue quo." That is to say L. G. Daniels, who was last week recommended for the office by Senator Simmons, has not yet taken charge and in all probability will not do so until after the first of the ap proaching year. Neither Mr. Daniels or Mr. Lane, the latter who was recommended for assistant postmaster are anxious to rush matters. Senator Simmons is overseeing all operations and unti Mr. Daniels has been confirmed the office will remain in charge of R. A Nunn, who has been acting postmaster since the dismissal ol Postmaster J. S. Basnight. ARE GOOD FARMERS YOUNGSTERS EXHIBIT SOME FINE CORN AT FARM LIFE SCHOOL. That the boys of Craven county are taking an interest in the cultivation ot corn is evidenced by a magnificent exhibit which was shown at the Corn Contest held at the Farm Life School at Vanceboro last Friday. There were a number of entries ir the contest and the corn on exhibit which was grown by the boys of the county on one acre of land, proved conclusively that the younger genera tion have the right idea about tilling the soil and believe in intensive farm ing. A number of prizes were awarded, among these being half a ton of fertilizer donated by the E. H. & J. A. Meadows Company; half ton of fertilizer donated by the Craven Chemical Company shotgun, donated by Cutler Blades Hardware Company; pair of shoes, donated by S. Coplon & Son; Morris chair, donated by the J. S. Miller Fur niture Company and five dollars do nated by A. D. Ward of this city. So much of a success was the exhibit that it i expected that another contest will be held at an early date. GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE . NEEDY SPECIAL SERVICE , AT THE TABERNACLE THURS DAY. There will be a special service at the Tabernacle Baptist Church Thursday evening (Christmas) at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. S. J. Phillips has had charge of the program amd one of the very best entertainments . ever given at the Tabernacle will be given to the public of NewBern, The seats will all be free and everybody is urged to attend. There will be an offering received at the close of the exercises for the poor of the city. The public is asked to assist in this great service for Christ and human ity.r,,Offerings will be received of second hand clothing, wood tickets, coat tick ets, orders for1 provisions and cash. All charitably disposed people of the city - are , urged to - render- assistance in this great . work and if there 'are any who cannot attend they can send their offering to Mrs. Phillips at 123 Pollock street, v.The missionaries of the Tabernacle meet with cases in their visits -that . the sight . of would melt the - hearts of . the hard hearted . and it is to help these poor: unfortunate ones that this service is held and this appeal made.., ' ' ELKS NOTICE. There will be a ' regular session of your lodge at 8 t)'c!ock this evening. All members are requested to be 'pres ent. Bv Order- of E, R. ' , . '"!. ' B. Kehoe, ' Secretary. . T. idly and so hard that Mr. Saunders did not ; get a chance to retura the blows. t " )'. FIVE Wmm KILLED BVOL(MGiERUPTIOWS Details Of Disaster On Island Of Ambrian, In New Hebrides Group Reached Sydney-Awe Inspiring Night Scenes. Sydney, N. S. W., Dec. 22, Incom ing steamers bring terrible details of the recent volcanic eruptions on the Island of Ambrim, in the New Hebrides group, in which 500 natives lost their lives. Witnesses of the disturbance describe it as having been so sudden and violent that they expected to see the whole western side of the island disappear. With a terrific roar, which was fol lowed with a rapid succession of artillery-like detonations, all the craters of the volcano entered into full activ ity, spouting flames and lava, and throwing out huge boulders. Great streams of lava were soon rushing down the slopes, cutting off the villagers from escape. In one in stance two currents of the molten mass joined and made an island of one entire 5EAWELL AND OUT T0 OTHER REPUBLICANS HAVE BITTEN THE DUST. Raleigh, N. C, Dec. 22. District Attorney H. F. Seawell and United States Marshal Claudius Dockery re ceived their official notification today from Attorney General McReynolds notifying them that President Wilson had signed orders removing them from office at the close of business today. Hoth will, ol course, h ive to vacate in compliance with the order. District Attorney Seawell gave nut this statement : "I received a telegram from the Attorney General informing me that the President had signed an order re moving me from office at the close of business today. No reason i.- assign ed fpr the action of the President. I assume that it was done at the in stance of those who would impress upon the general public their great power in such matters. I have no complaint to make and no bid for sym pathy, If I had, under the exist ing circumstances they would proba bly receive but scant consideration. Power exercised without right we all know is tyranny, but even a tyrant does not lack for popularity in certain quarters while his conduct is success ful, j , The only reason ever suggested for' -my removal is foreshadowed in correspondence with the Attorney- General some weeks ago. I know of ho reason why the public should not have this correspondence." ' Mr. Seawell gave out copies of a letter he had from the Attorney Gen eral November 30th, asking for hij resignation and his reply declining to resign. The letter asking for the resignation merely states that "It is desired to effect a .change in certain conditions in your district, and in or der to accomplish this it is expedient that a change be made in your office. Will you therefore be good enough to send me your resignation to take ef fect when your successor is appointed, or' such earlier date as the President may designate?" V The -reply to this- by District Attor ney Seawell wis to the effect that the letter did not indicate the nature of the changes . desired 4m,the district; that '.from neWspape .' publications it was indicated that his and other resig nations were wanted for political rea sons to give places to Hon!, Francis D. Winston and Mr. W. T. Dotrch. He had - not credited these reports and didirsdnow'-Xwith'. relitctance.'ind. he would be pleased to learn' of any other causer; ;tv. TO DUPLIN TO ATTEND BIG LAND SALE The following party left last night for Hallsville in Duplin County, to attend ale of am&ll farms: J. M. Howard, ' Leon' Williams, .W... B." R.. Guio'n, D,1 E. Henderson, M. H. Sultan and Hill Humphrey. ; ' ' P &:Vk V. The party was In" charge of-J. -M. Howard of this city, and wafe accom panied by the Peoples Concert ; Band who will furnish, music for the occasion. section of a village. Here 50 or 60 persons perished. The scenes at night were awe-inspir ing. Flames shot into the air to a height of a thousand feet, illuminating the whole area of destruction. The ocean seemed to boil as huge, super heated masses of stone fell into the sea and streams of lava poured into the bay. Dust from the craters grad ually formed a black cloud which blotted out the stars. The bay after the eruption, was filled with dead fish and large numbers of dead turtles. The water in the river was hot. The British hospital buildings were wiped out, but previous to their des truction the doctors pluckily removed all the patients to a launch and es caped with them. EXPRESS OFFICE CENTER J HUNDREDS OF J CHRISTMAS . PACKAGES, BEING RE- j CEIVED 'THERE. Arapahoe, Dec. 22, riiriim.is is almost here, but about the only evidence of it around Arapahoe is I ho increased number of visits to the express nlliee. Mr. V. If. Lewis Inis sold his farm n Capt. J. T. Boyd who lias been willi Mr. J. W. Kawls on the .-Vims-ion I-arm tor several years. Capt. I5nyd will lie gladly welcomed lo ilie city. Mr. Lewis who is not only one oi our most successful farmers, bin an ethcient huiluing contractor, goes to Wendell to superintend the construc tion of several buildings at that, place. Mr. Lewis has only been -at Arapahoe a few years but has made himself a friend to evert' one, and the entire community regrets at his leaving. Mr. A. K. Tingle and Mr. A. '.. Powel are moving to Bridgeion to day. They, two, are of our best citi zens and we hate to see them leave. Our school is progressing as well as could be expected, considering that we have more, measles than money just now. About 200 have been enrolled to date. Though many of them are out on account of the measles which seem to be pretty well distributed over the entire community. North Carolina Day was fittingly observed Friday by the school. An appropriate program in memory of the late Dr. Seaman A. Knapp was render ed by the school to many visitors who were delighted at the talent demonstrated by many of the students. Friday night a delightful shadow party was enjoyed at the school house. The party was conducted by the lady teachers, Misses Ruth Reel, of Reels boro and Lizer McWilliams, of Ports mouth, assisted by several of the stu dents and ladies of the community. After the shadows were sold fruit punch cake and otner retresnments were served. But for the rudeness of a few boys, the evening was very enjoyable and a nice sum of money was raised, which will be used on the purchase of a piano for the school. Misses Reel and McWilliams have both shown al ready that they are on the progressive list, and we desire to say that we are ever ready to co-operate wit h them in any movement for the improvement of the school or the community at large. Mr, Editor just please tell that stock law knocker to "knock off." That this is a progressive age and the stock law is coming sooner or later. Speed the day,' the sooner the better. Times are a little .hard of course on account of the recent storm, but lets be thankful that our neighbors, up State were not affected and that there is still plenty to eat and some money coming in. ' Let us begin the new year with a cheerful countenance and better resolutions. Just think, corn selling at 80c., -cotton ' 13c. wheat $1.00, eggs 35c, Wilson president, Simmons chair man of, two of the most important committees In the Senate, compulsory school attendance and the stock law l,i Here's hoping for a happy Christ- E A . L TREE! A Will. CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN AN UNUSUAL MANNER. More thr n a week ago the Journal suggested that New Bern follow the action of several other North Carolina cities and have l municipal Christmas tree. This suggestion met with the favor of the City Beautiful Club and they have decided to have such a tree. The tree will be located on Broad street between Middle and Craven and will be brilliantly illuminated, both on Christinas Eve night and also on Christmas night. The music for the celebration will be furnished by the Peoples Concert Band. The tree will be fo: the benefit of every citizen of the town and everyone will be expected to be in attendance. Greensboro, Charlotte and Wilmington will have similar trees and are planning to make the idea a lasting one. HOMEWARD BOUND. Travellers Returning Christmas. Home For Every passenger train arriving in New Bern just at this season is tilled to its utmost capacity with passengers who are homeward bound to spend the holidays. For the past week college students, who are off lor Christmas, have been arriving in and passing through the city and it is indeed a jolly crowd. Then, too, there are many shoppers each day who come to the city to do their trading and then return home in the afternoon, might be supposed, the train A. - ire, ol lent inies far behind their schedule time, but the railway people are doing every I hing possible to handle the i row. Is wit h cxpedit ion a in th.il thev tail. -.1 NEW BERN GARAGE GETS CAR OF AUTOS. The New Bent have just received Buiek automobiles, thev handle lorallv ( .a rage ( omo.i n y two ear loads of the machine whi and now ha e exhibit rax en at tliei 1 place ol I b street. INFANT DIES AT BRIDGE I ON. Lucille, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Haithcocks, died at the home of its parents on (' street, Brir lgeton, Sundav afternoon. The funeral was conducted from the res'. dence yesterday afternoon at and the interment made in Cedar Grove ceiuctcrv, this citv. ALDERMAN WILLIAM ELI IS OUT OF HOSPITAL. It will be a source of gratification to his numerous friends to know that Alderman Ellis, who has been critically ill at Stewart's sanatorium, has sufficiently recovered lobe discharg ed from that institution. Chas. Gramliclii Majestic Mosical Comedy Company Composed of Jen Players Opened a week's engagement at the Athens yesterday. Last night it was impossible to seat all on the first show. This company well sustains its reputa tion as being one among the best on the circuit. There are two splendid comedians who kept the house in a constant roar of laughter. By all means come and bring your friends. PICTURES. Today's program comprises three reels of excellent subjects. "The Fiancee and the Fairy." A Lubin love story, dealing with two millionaires. See this great society drama and learn how the whole affair terminated 'tis rich. "The Ballyhoo's Story." An Indian tale impressively told, showing contrasting interests of life. A Vitagraph. Pathe Weekly. Showing news from every section of the globe. Mutt & JeflVare handling the comic section. Matinee daily at 3:45, 2 shows at night, 1st starts at 7:30, 2d about ! 9:15. No advance in prices. iiS ' mat and a prosperous New - Year to the Journal and its many readers. - ' ' ?'.tj.",;-r. - w- K. . i ingle. TO fTICFRf; Mill w iws-llW IIIIU iwriy fyrniiTcn LALUUILU Members rison Of The Federal Gar t Guaymas Put To Death. HAD PLANNED TO DESERT All Of The Commissioned Officers And Sergeants Of Tenth Batallion Were Shot. Hermosillo, Mex., Dec. 22 The comj missioned officers and many sergeants and corporals of the tenth batallion of the federal garrison at Guaymas yestet day were executed at sunrise at that city, according to word brought here to night. Officers and men of the tenth were disarmed several days ago by Gen eral Ojeda, federal commandant, when he discovered that they were plotting to desert to the insurgents. Accompanied by three of the federal officers, who surrendered to the insur gents at Maytorema, General Obregon field commander of the constitutional ists in Western Mexico, last night re turned here to assist in locating the scat tered groups of federal soldiers who had deserted from the Guayamas ga.-rison. General Ojeda and his remaining trops are in Guaymas. as far as could be learned, but sentries reported that one of the federal gunboats had dis appeared. This was taken as an indica tion that at least a parr of the federal garrison had departed for Mazatlan o: Manzanillo. It was announced ai night that the services of neither officers nor privates of the deserting federal, would be ac- jcepreil in tin constiui'.ionalist armv. P iy $250,000 For Terraas' Release .lu.ire, Mi-v., Dec. 22.--Although no goliat ions h ivebeeu under w.iv tor pa .' i mi-ill ol ,-s'.s( l.i 11)11 ,- ,K release. Lun lerra,i-. r., to.lav wa- hel l pris oner 1 Cener.il Villa .ii ( lilni,,lin.,. !. 1 fat her, whose vasi e-t.ne (tMj,.thT with Itli-al of ill, j through ,i ,, e ! tempted to in ' leai- a nil safe :eeU. w.i- issi,.,j life lile I oniluei i-o-itiseau'-l v Villa. .U risoner's re- i he border. U i -liingt :. HI llh'V I : h j hrst th rough in appen to ii and now by t he pay m in , n : I he rebels. , When Tcrrej.is. Sr., accompanied the ilederals in their (light t,, the border j l he women members of his. lamily r-1--1 used to leave. Thev are still in Chi huahua, helping in (heir efforts tor le.isc Terrezas. l ei reas was not charged with anv activity against the rebels, but was ar-.-estod because of his father'- great i we.dt h. The elder Terrezas was report - led to have taken much of his cash and 'securities to the Tinted Slate-, am' Villa is asking for he ret urn of some ot it. f'he division ol the million acres of Terrezas' laud among the rebels is ou. of the planks of the rcvolm ion.irv plat form Looters Will Be Shot. hi'huahu.1, Mex., Dec. 11. n one who hereafter loots or molest- propertv of foreigners or Mexicans will be exe cuted. The right to confiscate propertv will rest only with the constitutionalist government." General Francisco ilia locl.iv issued this order as showing his intention t" maintain strict militarv discipline. As an example he executed on the plaza a band of rebels who had been found guilty by court martial of sacking the home of a wealthy Mexican While the six reb els were marched before the firing squad the stolen goods were returned to the owner. All stores confiscated from the ex pelled Spaniards today were closed and sealed. Orders were given that no more goods are to be taken from them. BUSINESS GOOD. Satisafctorv Condition Oriental. Down At IIILI1 John Gibson, one of the prominent citizens of Oriental was here yesterday and while in conversation with a Journal reporter, stated that business conditions in that town were very gratifying just at this time. Oriental and surrounding section was one of the sections which suffered considerably during the September storm and flood, but. the people there were not dismayed by the damage wrought : and cheerfully started out again to repair the loss. k That' Christmas feeling is in the air , there as Well as in New Bern and, ac cording, to Mr, Gibson's statements -the citizens are preparing to observe ; the occasion in a very befitting manner. '. 4 .nIav. s; ;..V..V v V
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