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.1 - ME WL; LXII. No; 79, The Weather PAIR NEW BERN, N. C.i WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 24, 1913 FIVE CENTS PER COPY J TONAL CHRISTMAS TREE ON BROAD STREET First Of Its Kind Ever In? This City. Erected IS BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED Charlotte, Greensboro And Wil mington Also Have .The Trees. For the first time in the history of the ityy New Bern will,, this year, have a Municipal Christmas Tree. Trees of ithis variety have, for several years, been in vogue in the North but the spirit -(lid not reach the South until this season and New Bern's City Beau tiful Club, which incidentally is one of the most progressive organizations of its kind in the entire South, was quick to see the possibilities it contain ed for showing the progressive spirit of the citv and promptly decided to have a tree. The tree was .erected yesterday on Broad street near the corner of Middle and all during the day a force of elec tricians were engaged in placing vari colored electric lights on the tree. Last night the current was turned on and the spectacle presented was one which could not but attract and please all who saw v it. The ceremonies attending the erec tion of this municipal Christmas tree will begin tonight and will also be held tomorrow night. The Peoples Concert Band, New Bern's newest musical organization, will' furnish the music for the occasion and every citizen 06 New 1 Bern is urged to come out and parti cipate in the festivities. It will be a gala event and mirth and the predomina ting holiday spirit will reign supreme, v . Greensboro, Charlotte and Wilming ton also have municipal Christmas trees and ceremonies similar to that which will be held tonight and tomorrow night, will also be held in those cities, I S OF AT LDGAL P05T0FFICE YESTERDAY 'WAS t A RECORD v BREAKER THE CHRIST s MAS RUSH. Tdie clerks and carriers in the New Bern ppstoffice yesterday experienced one of the busiest days of the year .and there is not the slightest doubt .about the fact that every member of the force was more than glad wheff the da.y was ended. . Thousands of packages and letters were received and also sent off "during the day and the handling of this immense amount of mail matter en tailed much work. The public will get a better idea of just how much business was transacted by., knowing - that more than three hundred dollars worth of stamps were sold. Today will be another". record breaker, , . and - will, in all probability,: eclipse the record made yesterday. Tomorrow - the following hours will be observed: v Stamp and . general .delivery win- dow open 7:30 to 8:15 a. hi. v ' .General i delivery, open again 9:45 ; ' to 10 a. m. - Both windows open 6 to 6:45 p. m Carriers will make -r first collection ; and delivery. -V . 1 ? v v ' These "hours are observed in , order -to allow the employes -0 the office to get ov.t. and celebrate the day in -a proper manner.'. , s . , - ... MR. DANIELS THANKS HIS SUP- , - . PORTERS..- ' -. ,.,.-. 1 1 desire to express to : my; friends and all who spoke kind words in behalf of my appointment as postmaster in , this city,, my sincerest thanks. ' The interest taken in my . appointment by my friends has been a source of great s personal gratification to me - and mere ' wrpda cannot express my gratitude. " ' '- . -1 Sincerely," ' L. G Daniels. CHRISTK AST ' ! NTERTAINMENT ; TO BE KZLZ KlIDAY NIGHT. -Tfce.CrLtmas entertainment to be t've 1 by t! e Canuay school of the First I ' t Church, will be hdi Friday 1 ' t. The pul!!c is extended a cor- .;;,. I i ivitation to attend. ? ' THE ELECTRIC ARCHES SHOULD BE IN USE MERCHANTS ARE URGED CONTRIBUTE TOWARD BUYING CURRENT. TO The J Board of Aldermen evidently did not consider that the city could stand the expense of operating the lights in the business district of th city this week and at their last meeting failed to act upon the matter. "Boss" Hackburn, one of the city' leading citizens, and who conducts two large stores on Pollock 'street is one of the advocaters of lighting the streets this week and has decided to illuminate his section and pay the city for the current. The current used in these electric arches will cost comparatively little and the merchants are urged to contri bute a small sum toward keeping the lights burning 'during the week. Those who are willing to do this, and it is believed that every public spirited merchant in the city will do so, are requested to notify Mr. Hackburn this morning and he will make arrange ments to have the lights turned" on to night. Not only does the "boss" believe in having the streets in front of his place of business illuminated by electric arches, but is a firm, believer in the use of red fire one as of the means of cele brating the holidays. Several displays of "the fiery flames" took place in front of his establishment last night much to the edification of the hundrds of pedestrians who were on the streets. ALLEGED DISTILLER GETS 1 HEARING TODAY. - m , Owing to the absence of sever a witnesses the preliminary- hearing of Leon Eaughinghouse, who was taken under arrest by Sheriff R. B. Lane Monday afternoon at his home near Vanceboro, on a warrant charging him with operating an. illicit distillery will take place this afternoon before Jujtice of the Peace Wr F. Hill. S. A. SCHLOSS DEAD. Prominent Theatrical Man Passes Away. Wilmington, Dec. 23. All Wilming ton and friends and business ac quaintances throughout the whole country will be- shocked to learn of the death of Mr. S. A. Schloss; prominent theatrical owner and opera tor of this city, who passed away at his residence, No. 214 North Fourth street, last night, at 10:30 o'clock. mtnougn Mr. scnioss had been in health for two years or more, his A 1 . t t . . . 1 .. death came as a painful surprise, even to nis iamuy ana tnose wno were . 1 r . -v. close to him. He had been very weak for the past few weeks, but seemed somewhat stronger yesterday, and he was sitting up last evening when over come by a tainting spell. 1-rom this he never rallied, and 30 minutes later was dead. SEVERAL OFFENDERS FACE MA YOR ALBERT H. BANGERT. fhe following casesjvere disposed of yesterday afternoon by Mayor Albert H. Bangert: Bettie Carter, charged with being disorderly within the city limits. Judg ment suspended upon the payment of the costs of the case.. " .Mary Mackey was fined five dollars and taxed -with the costs of the case for being disorderly. Fred Spain, - Claud Sanders -and Walter Bell were taxed with the costs for riding their bicycles at night with out carrying a light. NEGRO KILLED. Was Attempting To Escape From , Policeman. - ' ' " (Special to the Journal.)' tioldsboro, Dec. r. 23.4-rWesti Hines. colored, " was shot and instantly killed here, this afternoon by Jack Fulghum. a member of the .local police force Hines had been arrested by the Chief of Police ' on a charge of gambling.' He broke away and rah and the .Chief fired at him. The bullet took effect and the negro was taken to his home for treatment. While there he. made another break for liberty and was shot by 'the policeman. , .. - Mr. and Mrs. Chas.- Lane left for Oriental last night to spend the ho!i days-.v ' ' - ' L. G. DANIELS CHARGE His Nomination For Postmaster at New Bern Confirmed Yesterday - Thomas Appointed Income Tax Collector by Commissioner usDorne. Louis G. Daniels, who was last week recommended for postmaster in this city by Senator F. M. Simmon?, will take charge of the office on January 1, his nomination being confirmed yes terday. John Thomas, Jr., who was appointed deputy collector of the in come tax, was also appointed bv Commissioner Osborne and will take charge of his new duties on the same date. The news of his confirmation reached Mr. Daniels last night and the message relative to the appointment of Mr. Thomas also came in last night. It was thought by Mr. Daniels' friends that his confirmation would probably L. I. MOORE RACE iFOR CONGRESS Prominent New Bernian didateStates Reasons In Letter to The WM ... ..-unto, journal. Along about January lit the three candidates for the office of Congress man from this district: Cong. J no. M. Faison, of Faison; Hon. Charles R. Thomas, of this citv. and Gcorare E. Hood, of Goldsboro, will probably make their announcements and officially come out." It has been rumored that L. I. Mooie of this ctiy would be one of the candi dates for this office, but this rumor is absolutely without foundation as is evidenced by the following letter written to the Journal by Mr. Moore: "To the Editor of Journal: "I desire that you state for me in your paper that I have not seriously considered, at any time, becoming a candidate for Congress in this district at the coming election. I appreciate the compliment which your reference to me in this connection contained. but I find my time is occupied in the practice of my profession and I am not TSHDDT CERTAIN HOURS FUSILLADE MUST CEASE AT TEN O'CLOCK TOMORROW MORNING. The city ordinance relative to the discharge of fireworks and other com- ustibles will be suspended on Christ mas Day with the exception of the hours between 10 and 12 o'clock tomorrow mormng. At this hour services will be in progress in many of the churches and Mayor Ban gert will not allow the congregations to be disturbed by the incessant popping of fireworks. The officers have been instructed to arrest all who db not observe this order and they will be heavily fined if brought before him. It is hoped that it will not be necessary for the police to take anyone into custody on this charge. ,i; . "' ;V'; ' .' Mayor Bangert also urges care in the handling ' of fireworks. .v 'The majority of the dealers have no very large varie ties of fireworks on- sale,, but ther' are a few "baby wakers". ut . thfrrity , and these" are just about' as; dangerous an article as could be, founds ' ' : notice to journmJ Adver tisers.- The Journal will be issued tomwnrflw 1 : as usual, r- Advertisers are requested to have the copy for their ads. iti the offic not later than 6 o'clock this evening, earlier if possible. . No paper will be issued on Fridajk morning, the employes beinir allowed to ohuerve Christ-mas pay. ' , TO TAKE JANUARY 1st Senator Simmons was desirous of get ting the New Bern office in full swing once more after so much turmoil of the past few months and tost no time in having the successful oandidate confirmed. iNotning was said 111 the message received here in regard toStephenH.Eane who has been recommended for assist ant postmaster. However, it is believed that he will go into office at the same time with Mr. Daniels. R. A. Nunn, who has been acting postmaster since the dismissal of J. S Basnight, will remain in charge of the office until January 1. be delayed until after the holidays but NOT IN Declines to be ra Can SSZ ...iiti umig co give a di.-tdcd attention to any public duty. I have been urged by many of my friends to become a candidate al this time, but. the demand upon me in my practice make it quite out of the question for 1110 to do so, ic is an omce ot honor and importance . .L I - . r , . 10 i in- peopie and 1 no not believe it should be used as a means of gratifi cation of any personal ambition or u.Lii)ieii simply ior me compensation :.. J l. r '.1 but solely for the service that can be rendered to the people of the district. Yours trulv, Dec. 23, 1913. L. I. Moore." lnis action on Mr. Moore s part leaves the field open for three candidates That the fight will be a warm one there is not the slightest doubt. Each of the gentlemen named above who will enter the race, have numerous friends and they have been their entire support. promised MISTS TESTIFY IN THE SCHMIDT TBI COURT ADJOURNICD KARLY TO ENABLE COUNSEL TO CON STRUCT. New York, Dec. 23. The procession of alienists began their march to tin witness stand today in the trial of Hans Schmidt for murder. After Dr. Smith Ely Jelliffc, of New York, had testified for the defense, court adjourned early to enable Schmidt's attorneys to construct a hypothetical question which will be put to Dr. Jelliffe and other medical experts tomorrow. Practically all Dr. JelilTe's testimony was that Schmidt was abnormal. The witness said the priest complained to him that his bishops and fellow clergy refused to acknowledge his authority." The defendant excused his forgeries of the signature of his professor at Mun ich by saying "I was in high spirits and good health and I entered into the per sonality of the professor. I was the pro fessor. So it was not wrong for me to sign his name." DrJelliffe asked Schmidt if he ever played the violin in a bath tub, as a for mer witness had testified. "I did," said Schmidt'. "It was nobody's business what an inspired man does. Heaven wishes, him to do." ; During one of his visits to Schmidt's cell, said Dr. Jelliffe, another physician who accompanied him, pricked his forefinger with a needle and. showed the prisoner a drop of blood. : Instantly febhrnidt's face became livid. "All blood i mine," he shouted, making a lunge for the physician's hand, and trying to raise it tcThis tip. Mrs.' J. p. C. Davis speiitlast night in Beaufort. L CADETS DISTINGUISHED IN, SCHOLARSHIP AND i DEPORTMENT. I (Special to the Journal.) Mebane, Dec. 23. The Bingham School, near Mebane, has just closed a successful fall term. The examina tions are over and the cadets have re turned to their homes for the holidays. The deportment and scholarship grades have been unusually high and the boys speak of the faculty as one of the best that they ever knew it Bingham. The same efficient corps of teachers has been engaged for the Spring Term and all of the boys say that they will return. School will reopen after the holidays, on Tuesday, January 6th. Major Adrian N'alle who stood first in the military dc- rlment at the V. M. I. for four years and who was first captain in his senior year, has been re-engaged to act as Commandant for the spring term, which is his fifth at Bingham. He will also teach military science ana tactics in the department of Science. Major L. S. Gcrow, a dis tinguished graduate of the V. M. I., will continue to be in charge of the de partments of English and German. Captain M. V. Hester, a leading graduate of the Citadell, the Military College of South Carolina, will continue to teach French, Mathematics and La tin. Captain I. K. Cobb will again be in charge of the department f History and Captain Charles 15. Mc- Cutrhen will teach classes in Science and l-.ngli-.il. I lie department o Bible, which for many years has been conducted by Cot. Grav, will continue in Ins charge. The Bingham boys distinguished on scholarship ami deportment on the reports just sent out are as follows: llassell Gibson, Preston lewis ( iray, Jr., Norm, in Harney, Frank Harris, Fred Jones, Robert Jones, Ilenrv Johnston, Mason Mebane, Wilbur .Ic- Farlanrl, McCallum McSwain. Knott rod or, Hobson Sigmoii, ( li-orge Wheel er and 11I111 Wallace. Chas. Gramlichi Majestic Mosical Comedy Company Composed of Ten Players ATHENS. Majestic Musical Comedy Company will make in enlire haiK'e of program today. I his is a eood comoain and hey alone give you 1 5(1 cent, show fur 10c. and I.S.. SPECIAL FEATURES n pictures today. 'The Hills Of Strife." A Strong Two Keel Feature. A lend between 1 111 clans of 1 li,- K, IK k v hills sublimate-; in a fieri e b.Hile he factions bi ing he .led by H,H n,. nd 'Vie Harris. K'in's wil i- sh.u 11. 1 Hies wiih hei I. .tin in h ; young child of I larri- i al n.l fane ll.irrh, lie- ui-illier, ille and join- in I !n li ;hl . Sin pon the dea l Kmn woman Ige melt s as sin take.- up I lie ss baby. .uie Harris rears - Iii!.-d, i.'Le- e cll.'l Hit. .iinl hel ium hel the box .1 deadlv wun tnc idea 01 making him enemy of his own blood, b'lt later comes to love the boy, whom she names Tom. Tom grows up supposedly a Harris and falls in love with Mary, a girl of the Knox clan. The feud llares up again, and old Bill Knox, more savage than ever, hears that Mary is meeting one of the enemy and determines to ambush Tom. Jane Harris, the foster mother, hears of Bill's intentions and rushes to the trysting place just in time to throw herself in front of Tom and with her body stops Bill's bullets. 1) .. r -d.'ii ,- t , uciurc imii can nre again 10m nas disarmed him and as Jane is dying she tells Knox that Tom is his own son. Bill tries to keep his boy, but Tom hates the bloody land and with Mary goes down into the peaceful valleys. CAST. Tom, John I nee. Pete Harris, William Carr. Mary, Blanche West. Jane Harris, Eleanor Blanchard. Bill Knox, Arthur Mathews. Lucy Knox, Jennie Nelson. "Master FixIt.V-- He fixes it so that ' the professor gets caught in a beartrapj) his5 sister gets caught on a hook and lands in the arms of a young .fisherman; A comical and pretty mountain romance. - "Buddhist Tmpiei., U On same reel with -i Master, Fixit,"; . A comprehensive view of the many ST DOmHBDHI ARE NOT IN YET West Virginia Senator Takes Hand In The Matter. BALE Y MARSHAL WEST Senator Simmons Is Praised By President Wil son. Washington, D. C, Dec. 23. Sena tor Goff, of West Virginia, success fully blocked the confirmation of W. T. Dortch and Charles A Webb, who have been nominated for marshals to succeed Dockery and Logan, when he sent a telegram to Washington today asking that these nominations be held up until his return to the city, which will be the latter part of next Janu ary. Judge GolT said he wanted to be heard before these nominations were made, and of course, his re quest will be granted. Out of deference to Senator Over man, who is the acting chairman, the Judiciary committee today paved the way for the confirmation of Webb and Dortch by making a favorable report to the Senate. But before an execu tive session could be called, a tele gram was received from Golf protest ing. This means at least a month's delay before the confirmations can be had. As nominations for judges and district attorneys cannot be re ported from the committee until after a regular meeting of the committee, the same delay will apply t.j Judge Winston. Judge Boy Overman that today notified Senator he had appointed J. M. Haley to act a pending (he ( marshal tor the West nlirmation of Webb, Haley was chief i deputy to .Marshal l.ogau. Representative Godwin has secured a special examination lor Luther Mc Daniels, of Maxton, for post office in spector. McDaniels is ,, railway mail clerk. Mr. Godwin has appointed J. .. Elliott, postmaster at ho nwall. In a letter to Congressman Claud Kiichin, every member of i he Home from the Srate pledged their support in electing him chairman of the Wavs and Means committee to sue, ced Os car Inderwood. Secretary of 111, -sen, 11,- J.nncs M. Bake. has preseiiK.I Senator Sim mons with the first bound copy of the I ndcrwood-Simmons ta il! bill to come from 1 he printers. Tin- book is, something 1 hat not oul-. N-n.ilor Sim moiis. but th.- p.-oji!,- ,,f ihe entire N lie may well U-.-l pi,..!,!. In ;i,,i- 1 1 . 1 1 1 . j N-nat or lain- a ! vi 1; i ,-u i u hi.-h i ! a 1 n .1 tin .niiolno t ougn er 1 1 hi-- .... I k con- ni Wilson. "1 1 n-lt he u -r 1 ' t t .!,':- ; ! ! .en.;,,-. He- I'e.ir -v "eleoin,- lit! -eg no m u ig t 1 I-: 1 h. 1 t! ion iignl s,- of If lead hip 1 . lh;s ! s.-rvic try. tii.-lli'e thing. "C, iM an. I tin , von Irive 1 Vilit v , k now I combined to . the , I, pa- a 11 I faithful! " ooih Wils TICKETS FOR DINNER ARE ON SALE. NOW Tickets for the Chamber of Com merce dinner, t be held at the Gaston Hotel the night of December 30, may be obtained from J. Leon Williams, secetary, or from the following members of (he entertain ment ccommittee: J. V. Blades, Dr R. N. Duffy, W. W. Griffin. J. S. Clay poole, J. T. Hollister, C. L. Ives, E. A. Meadows, Jr., William Dunn, Jr., James A. Bryan and M. D. W. Stevenson. Miss Isabel M. Griffiths passed through the city Iastnight enroute from Merritt to Baltimore to spend the holidays. r . phases ., of 0-th great God of India. Different conceptions of the Buddhists diety.v-vvA' .- Remember we give the biggest and best show in North Carolina for the price.;. ''if:rA:;'-i'r' -Matinee daily at 3:45, 5 and 10 cents. Night, 5, 10 and IS centx. , , .
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