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bt Natissal Bask ef Goldstar! Tbs Natissftl Bask ef EcliJstcrc Waate 7ar business and wffl be gia4 te talk or correspond wtta yoa GEO. A. NORWOOD, Preslaent M. J. BEST, TJ-PresIdet taly national Bamk tot tte GEO. A. JTOBWOOD, Preside. - GEO. C. KORNEGAY, Cashier. 'This .Argus o'er the people's rifkla Doth an eternal yigil keep; No soothing atraina of Maia'a eon, Can lull ita handred eyes to sleep.' GOL.DSBORO, .2. O., THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1914 VOL. LX NO. 79 INCOME TAX FORMS ROARD OF ALDERMEN THE SPICER SANATORIUM THE PRODIGAL JUDGE r Goldsporo "Weekly HUERTA MAY TAKE CHARGE OF ARMY WERE MAILED 00T Insturctions for Making Re turns of Private Incomes FINE FOLLOWS A FAILURE Expenses For Meaical Attendance, Family Supplies and (servants, Gas and Electric Light Bills Not Deducted. Washington, Jan.. 5. The form tc be'used and regulations to be follow ed by individuals in making returnr of income subject to the new Federal income tax were sent out today by the Treasury Department. Every citi zen of the United States, whether re siding at home or abroad, every. per son residing in the United States and every non-resident alien who has in come from United States investments of $3,000 or more, must make return. For the past year 1913, specific ex emptions will be $2,500 or $3,333.3? in 'the case of a married person's and in future years. $3,000 and $4,000. Where the tax has been withheld on part of the income at the source, oj where part of the income comes af dividends upon stock of a corporation taxable under the corporation tax sec tion of the law, the regulations set forth that such income shall be de ducted from the individual's net in come when computing the .amount i which he is taxable. j The law imposes a tax of 1 per cent and provides that individuals who have an income between $20,000 and $50, 000 shall pay an additional tax of 1 per cent on such amount; on all be tween $50,000 to $100,000, 3 per cent; $100,000 to $250,000, 4 per cent; $250,- 000 to $50,000, 5 per cent; and all over $500,000, 6 per cent. Return must be in the hands of the collector of inter nal revenue in the district where the payee lives or where he has his prin cipal place of business not later than March 1st; failure to observe this lim it to be punished with fines ranging from $20 to $1,000. Refusal or neglect to file returns, except in case of sickness or absence will result in an addition of 50 1 per cent to the tax assessed. In the Case of false or fraudulent return 100 per cent will be added to the tax assessed and any person required to make, ren der, sign or verify such return, which makes a false or fradulent statement with intent to defeat or evade the tax Hvill be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than ! $2, 000 or imprisonment for one year, or both. An extension of 30 days .from March 1st in case of sickness or absence may be allowed by the proper collector provided an application is made by the individual concerned. Returns must be accomplished by oath or affirma tion ' Expenses for medical attendance store accounts, family supplies, wages of domestic servants, cost of board room or house rent shall not be de ducted from gross income, and indi viduals who own their own residences cannot deduct the estimated value of the rent. I The farmer is required to include in his net income all money from pro duce and animals sold, for wool anc" hides of slaughtered animals, provided they are sold. He may deduct th sums actually paid for the animals sold or slaughtered during the year but the . value of animals raised shal not be deducted as expenses or loss. The farmer also may deduct money paid as expenses for producing farm products, live stock, etc., and for re pairs for the current year. j The cost of tools or' machinery may be deducted. - Persons receiving fees : or emolu ments for personal or other services must include all actual receipts for services during the year together. WOULD BE REWARDED. A burglar, in the act of breaking open a safe, was greatly astonished: on raising his liead, to see a man in tently watching his proceedings. He tried to escape, but the man stopped him, saying': j "Go on, my friend, I am deeply in terested in your work." "How so?" the thief inquired great surprise. in "Because I have lost the key to this safe, and if you manage to open it you shall be handsomely rewarded for your trouble." THE PRIME OF LIFE is the part to insure, the productive yielding, valuable part By insurance you warrant and defend to your family that they shall have some of youi money value if they can't have you. National Life Insurance Co. of Vt (Mutual) j . H. M. HUMPHREY, State Mgr. Goldsboro, JN. u. j MONTHLY MEETING LAST NIGHT CONSIDERED ONLY BOUTINE BUSINESS. The Board of Aldermen met in reg ular monthly session last night, May or Higgins presiding and Clerk Broad hurst at his desk. j A motion was offered and adopted by the Board to provide for caring lor the surface water that flows from George street in upon the property of Mr. W. K. Stanley. The Board ordered that settlement with Mr. Henry Weil for sidewalk brick removed from sidewalk along his property when putting in concrete be made upon same basis as jwitb other citizens. A letter was read from Mr. John L Livers, president' of the Goldsborc Street Car Company, informing the j Board that the delay in putting the new cars in service is due to awaiting agreement with the Union Railway Station management in regard to se curing permission to construct a loop track at the union station for operat ing the new street cars, that require turning space at the terminus atjthe passenger station. Mr. Livers stated that he hoped to have this matter sptedily adjusted. Mayor Higgins reported the trial o" 81 defendants, of whom 79 were ad judged guilty: of whom 28 were sent up to the Superior court and two ser.t to the Public let ads for terms of ser vice. Fines $122: costs $150.75; total $272.75 for the month of December. Other monthly reports of heads of departments, were submitted and after passing ice monthly pay rod end bills the Board adjourned.. "The Merill Murder Mystery" Patheplay at the Crystal today. BURIED WRONG PARTY. The ship doctor of a liner notified the steward (an Irishman) that a man had died in stateroom 45. The usual instructions to bury the body were iven. Some hours later the doctor peeped into the room and found the body was still there. He called the Irishman's attention to the matter and the latter replied: "I though you said room 46. I wint to that room and noticed wan of thim in a bunk. 'Are ye dead?' says I. 'No, says he, 'but I'm pretty near dead.' So I buried him." YESTERDAY'S LAN DSALE. The Avidity With Which riots Were Bid For Showed Us Yalue and Demand. The sale of the Arrington Planta tion" yesterday, at auction in smal' farm plots was really a revelation as to the great demand for farm lands in this section and the bidding on each plot as it was cried by the auctioneers of the Atlantic Coast Realty Company was spirited and unflagging while the sale lasted. j The Argus had previously stated in connection with this sale, that farm lands will not be cheaper .in this sec tion for years to come if ever, anl the man who has opportunity of in vesting in real estate hereabouts will be unwise not to avail himself thereof. SOME SINGING. Ella, the faithful maid, was arrang ing her mistress' hair one afternoon when she mentioned that she had heard Miss Allen sing in the parlor the evening before. "How did you likje her jsinging, Ella?" asked the mistress. "Oh, mum!" sighed the maid, "it was grand! She sung just as if she was gargling!" Harper's Magazine. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. Adopted by Golasfooro Council No. 89 Jr. 0. U. A. M. The following resolutions were adopted by Goldsboro Council No. 39 Jr. O. U. A. M. at their regular meet ing, Thursday night, Jan.-1st, 1914: Whereas, it is with wounded hearts that we have to announce that another one of our brothers has crossed over the river and found rest underthe shade of the trees, after a life of forty seven years on this earth. Brother W. P. Wrenn, on Christmas night, Dec. 25tfcr laid down the crosses of care and worry of this life to take up the crown of peace and glory ' in Heaven. Brother Wrenn was a good man; respeced and loved by all who knew him. He was a consistent mem ber of St. John M. E. Church for many years. Therefore, be it . Resolved 1. That in the death of our brother, the whole council tenders Its profound sympathy to the, bereaved family and may the Lord bless and comfort? them, in this their hour of sorrow. . 2. That these resolutions be pub lished in the Goldsboro Argus, and a copy be sent to the family of the de ceased... . "The -Lord giveth and the! Lord taketh away; blessed be the name of the Lord." L. W. ARNOLD I R. L. HILL, - i J. W. SADLER, Committee. On Friday evening of this week the new Spicer Sanatorium, now receiv ing j its finishing touches, and one of the handsomest of private hospitals anywhere to be found, will be formally opened to the public, who are cordial ly invited to a social function at thr Sanatorium on the above evening bj the Drs. Spicer, its builders and whe will operate it. This enterprise is a credit to the city, and the professional reputation of Drs. John and Wms. Spicer, who have built it for their own growing professional demands, means that it will be well patronized. As before stated, this Sanatorium will ! be formally opened on Friday evening. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IMPORTANT CALLED MEETING THURSDAY MORNING AT 10:30 O'CLOCK. The Goldsboro Chamber of Com merce will hold a special called and important meeting in its rooms Thursday morning of this week, al 10:30 o'clock, sharp, for the purpose of giving audience to a delegation of the Richmond, Va., Chamber of Com merce, who will visit our city on that day, an dhave asked for this confer ence. Of course every meanber of the Goldsboro Chamber will be in prompt attendance, and every member is ex pected, for courtesy and the dignity of our city alike are to be upheld by our Chamber. HALF MILLION FOR CARDINAL As Re visionary Legation Under Will of: Eliza Andrews, Probated in Baltimore Orphans Court. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 5. As residu ary legatee under Miss Eliza Andrews' will' probated today in the Orphan's court here, Cardinal Gibbons may re ceive between $200,000 and $300,000 The Cardinal said the money would be used for Catholic ' educational work, i The: estimated value of Miss An drews' personal property is $6000,000 and it was said her holdings of real estate; would be found to be of equal value. Miss Andrews lived here for many years i until her death last month. Her father was Dr. Thomas F. An drews,; a distinguished medical prac tioner in Norfolk, Va., before the war between the States. "His Reward" Lubin at the Crys tal today. Falls on Gun; Seriously Wounded. 'sheville, N. C, Jan. 3. Frank "vti-ren, son of a prominent family ai Canton, near here, was probably fa tally injured this afternoon by falling on his gun while out hunting. The gun was discharged, the full load of shot taking effect in the young man'; side. He was brought to Asheville to a local hospital where but little hopr for his recovery is entertained. DOY SCOUTS GOLDSBOB BOY HAS ENVIABLE RECORD WORTHY OF PUBLICATION. The Scout, the official organ of the American Boy Scouts, published monthly in New York City publishes a sketch and picture of a Goldsboro boy CAPT. GEO. A. NORWOOD, JR. First North Carolina. " f I.- - 1 ' J-O- '-r ,A "The Prodigal Judge," a dramatiza tion of Vaughan Kester's famous novel of the same name, with America's greatest actor, George Fawcett, and a clever cast, will be the offering at the Messenger Oopera House on Thurs day night of this week, January 8th. The translated version of the book into the living characters of the stage is looked forward to with great in terest by the readers of the novel. It was written byj the. Jate Vaughan Kester, the last from his pen, by the way. The dramatization was made by George Middleton. The book, itself, has been widely read having reached a sale of over a million copies during the first season The play is done into four acts and the main theme, as in the book, is the care and solicitude of the two old vagabonds, Judge Slocum Price, and Solomon Mahaffy, his chum in misery for the waif, Hannibal. Of course the love story of the vi vacious Betty Malroy for the dashing young secret service agent of Uncle Sam runs throughout the piece. Aided and abetted by the lovable old judge the rich Southern heiress finally wins the man of her choice in spite of the obstacles, created by his silence re specting his business in the troublous mountains of Tennessee. Reserved seats are now on sale at the Imperial Drug Store, and the Argus would suggest That you do not delay in making your selection, as the indications are that standing room will be at a premium. "The Redeemed Claim"- -Essanay at the Crystal today. GOLDSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY. New Rule Inaugurated That Will Be of Great Satisfaction. Patrons of the Goldsboro Public Li brary will be glad to know that they may have a certain book reserved bj leaving a deposit of two cents with the librarian. Upon leaving,. -this deposit of two cents they will be notified of the book's return to the library and it will be held for them two days, before being again placed in the circulating shelves for general use. Miss Maggie Powell, who has beer at home for the holidays, returned this morning to her studies at Salem Female College. IT WAS HIS TURN. Two motorists, having almost ruin ed their tempers and their tires in a vain attempt to find a hotel with a vacant bed, were at last forced to make the best of a small inn. Even then they had to share a bed which was and on this the landlord laid great stress a feather bed. They turned in, and one of the paii was soon fast asleep; the other was not. He could not manage to dodge the lumps, and heard hour after hour strike on the church clock, until 3 a m., when he also struck. He did this by violently shaking his snoring friend. "What's the matter?" growled the other. "It can't be time to get up yet!" "No, it isn't," retorted his friend continuting to shake him; "but it'? my turn to sleep on the feather!" that we are all proud of, and the Aigus takes pleasure and pride in re producing both the article and the pic ture as follows: The Scout congratulates its readers on being able to present to them the splendid scout picture of Capt. George A. Norwood, Jr., Senior (jfcptain of the 1st North Carolina Battalion, Golds boro, N. C. Boys like this are the veritable jew els of The American Boy Scout organ ization. He has been a great help tc his superior officers in promoting anc maintaining the interests of his bat talion. He is an example of what a boy may accomplish by faithful loy alty to the work of his command. We do not know of a finer Boy Scout than Capt. George A. Norwood Jr. He began early on his military and scouting career, enlisting in the Golds boro Boys Battalion at the age of six years and served there until the Boys' Battalion enrolled with the American Boy Scouts. He began as first Ser geant of Co. A. and then Lieutenant and later Captain of Company B. Hi is now Senior Captain. He graduated at the Goldsboro High School in May and will enter Wake Forest College in September. The Scout wishes him great success in every way. NOTICE. Having qi'-alified as executors of the estate ol Barbara A. Arrington, de ceased, late of Wayne County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Goldsboro, on or be fore the 3r day of December, 1914, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their,, recovery. All persons Indebted to said estate will please make Im mdiate payment. . This 2nd day of Dec, 1913. ' THOMAS E. BOND, ERNEST B. DEWEY, k ummm ir-ir-lai wr-ar iniumjajgniHw gin oj To get the same choice, mellow tobacco, the same perfect workmanship, the same uniform quality, you must pay more than 5c. That's why Piedmont has grown to be the biggest selling 5c. cigarette in America. It's the BEST for the money. Whole coupon in each package. Jfyf tttyai3ojraco Gr. GEORGE FAWCETT MASTERFUL ACTING IN PRODIGAL JUDGE." 'THE Of Mr. George Fawcett in "The Prodigal Judge", which has the boards of the Messenger Opera House on Thursday night of this week, January 8th, we copy the following: (Julia Murdock in Washington, D. C. Times, Dec. 3, 1913). There are many things that are ui- usual in "The Prodigal Judge," the dramatization of Vaughan Kester's novel that is being presented at the Columbia Theatre this week by the "Prodigal Judge" Company, Inc., with George Fawcett in the role of the lov able Judge Slocum Price, ex-member of Congress, and some time major general of the militia of his state. To begin with, it is a man's play. Of the sixteen speaking characters in "The Prodigal Judge," all but two of them are for men, and the two women in the play are. seen only in the first and last of the four acts. The fourteen men are not counted in with a score or more of men who form the mob in the quaint court house scene. Then, too, the play is "different" in that it turns the leaves of the Book of Time back to the middle thirties GEORGE FAWCETT into the picturesque mountain -section of Tennessee at a time when life was primitive, and to a locality where the only law men recognized was the law of the ever-ready rifle. Bare Characters Presented. . The picturesque mountain charac ters to which the audiences at the Columbia are introduced this week include any number of rare types, the most of whom have entirely disappear ed from view. There ore the members of the feudal mountain clan, precious villians of those early days, ready tc shoot without a moment's warning and to go to any length to accomplish their purpose. There are the usual loungers about the court house, and then there is the Judge himself, bibu lous, tender, big-hearted, and lovable who is ready always to go to any length, either to serve a friend, tc champion- the cause of some unfortun ate, or to obtain the wherewithal to purchase a drink of his favorite liquor corn whisky. What I admire in this play is not so much the play itself as the exoellent character work of Mr Fawcett, in which he is scoring a per sonal triumpn this week. The drama tist and author are strongly indebted to the actor -who. makes interesting and not Improbable an extraordinary and rather impossible series of inci dents. In all of the four acts Mr. Fawcett is a delight, not only in the conventional sense of his personality and his fitness for the part of the lovable old judge, but in point of view of his art. He gives the audience a J portraiture that is unique and delight 9 ? fit Cigarette of Quality MISS HERNDON KEARNS ful, and, with the exception of two other characters in the play, it might be said that Mr. Fawcett is himself the play. Other Roles WeB Taken. The work of James Seeley as Solo mon Mehaffey, secretary and friend to the Judge, is as fine a' tfi(t of character acting as I have ever seen on any stage, especially in his temperament ally solemn moods. In his death scene which might easily have been over drawn and made maudlin, his acting was, exceptional. Little Master Bert Burton, as Hannibal, the child about whom the story of the play revolves, is one of those delightful little chaps totally unspoiled by whatever promi nence he may have attained as a clever child actor, and gives promise of fu ture success of no small proportions. Miss Elsie Herndon Kearns has a sweetly, but without the vivacity whic sweetly, but without the vivacity which her role demands. Mrs. Roy Burton, the mother of the boy actor, has the small part of Mrs. Walker, the inn keeper. Of the work of the other members of the cast, that of Francis Brandon as Bob Yancy stands out prominently. They say he has a pro totype in real life. His work in the play is admirable, and there are oth er capable actors in the supporting cast Settings In Good Taste. The stage settings, which include three interiors and one garden scene, are in good taste, and contribute a measure of realism to the play. During the week, the author of "The Prodigal Judge," together with his mother, as well as George Middleton who dramatized the play, are In Wash ington, conferring as to what changes shall be made in the production be fore it is taken to New York for the approval of the playgoers of the me tropolis. A. G. Delamater, who is the managing director of the play, is also: in Washington. , i DIDN'T LIKE OPTIMISM. "So you don't like that professional optimist?" " "Not much," replied Mr. Growcher "There are times when I might forget my troubles if he were not constantly advising me to make a terrible effort to cheer up." BOTH WERE SUBPBISED. A lady, returning home unexpected ly, found her domestic using the draw ing room for the purpose of giving a select party to her friends. "Ann, I am surprised!" she ejaculated.- "Soam I, ma'am," replied the un abashed girl. ; "I thought you wouldn't be back for a fortnight. - - 3 - I-. i IBP ' : ' 1 : -i Rumors Say He Will Resign From Presidency FIGHTING GEASES IN THE NORTH Battle Le Up As Suddenly As It Be- gan Kebeis Withdraw to Await Reinforcements From Chi huahua City. Mexico City, ' Jan. 5. That General Huerta intends to resign the Presi dent of Mexico, in the near future a rumor often denied by him in the most emphatic terms again is persist ently reported in fhe capital. It is said that he will take the field in per son against the rebels, after yielding the Presidential office. Enrique Ger ostieta, minister of justice, will be selected as his successor, according to understanding. Senor Gerostieta is said to have been offered the port folio of foreign affairs succeeding Quendro Meheno with the understanding. that he assume the Presidency. He has consented to the plan, it is- said, only on condition that the deputies imprisoned by Hu erta last October, be freed. He had many friends among the deputies an-i never has been in sympathy with Gen eral Huerta 's treatment of them. Under the alleged nlan. Senor Ge rostieta will hold the Presidency for a limited period, turning it over to General Geronimo Trevino, of Monte- -rey, who on previous occasions has been talked of as a possible successor to Huerta, and to. whom, it is urged Washington could have no obiection General Trevino was the friend aucl trusted officer of Porfiorio Diaz. He has kept aloof from the political de velopments of the las three years. The release of 26 deputies on New Year's day and the announcement of the early release of virtually all of the other deputies are pointed to as furth er evidences of the possible truth of the report. Persons close to Huerta are quoted as saying that failure to obtain funds in Europe is shaking the faith of the President in his ability to cope with the situation. AT THE ACME TONIGHT. A Broncho Feature in Two Eeeis ana a Thanhouser One Reel Feature. "The Imposter" a two-reel Bron cho feature, thrilling and sensational yet telling a beautiful and interesting story a highly romantic story of the Civil War days. "The Campaign Manageress" Fea turing Miss Florence La Badie in p rousing political story, wherein the right candidate wins, but in a sur prising way. . "Frappe' Love" A comedy by Bio- graph. Mutual Movies make time flly. They are seen exclusively at the Acme. FOB SALE CHEAP FOB CASH Eight "Silent Salesman" oak finish floor Show cases. Will sell all or singly. Goldsboro Drug Co. 30 HOUSE FOB BENT 211 N. William Street, Apply to C. J. Griswold, at Weil's store. 30tf FOE BENT One unfurnished room with electric lights and bath room convenient, good location. Apply at N. E. Bradford's office. 3t Kbtclt CO 2 foe 25 cents Cluett. Peabody & Co.. Ine FJROGrPljViy AT THE I CRYSTAI 1 v TODAY j THE MERRILL MURDER ft MYSTERY Patheplay thhTredeemed claim i : Essanay HIS REWARD Lubin TWO ILLUSTSATED SONGS bn Up Rnn Wlnctnofl 'ti bj ait uuj niuoicuui . m ... . w I Arrow
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