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Evening journal., 1915-02-22
DOUBT that Street
WROTE TO PROSECUTOR

It was learned today that the au-
thorities place little credence in the
report that Cornelius c. Street, the
house-breaker. arrested last week in
North Carolina, had written a letter to
Attorney-General Wolcott last Decem-
Der from Stony Creek. Va.
This letter signed by the name
Cornelius could not have been mailed
in the Southern city by Street, as he
was then in Toronto. Can. The let
ter was never considered a clue by
the authorities of this city. and no
attention was paid TO it at the time.
Evening journal., 1915-02-22
Attacks ONE LEGGED MAN.
TAKEN BEFORE court

The promptness of the police in re-
spending to a call probably averted
serious trouble at 70. S41 Woodlawn
avenue last night II appears that
Louis Digiciante came home drunk
and attacked his brother. John, who
has but one leg, and later armed him
self with a shotgun.
Officers John. Mcdaniel and Hahn
secured the gun before it could be dis
charged In City Court today John
Digiciante withdrew a charge of as
sault and battery he had preferred
against his brother. and Louis Digi-
ciante was let go. Louis had a cut on
his head which he received during the
trouble.
Evening journal., 1915-02-22
ARMIES QUIET ON
French Battle Line
By ma Unlted Press.

PARIS, Feb. 22-With the troops
apparently exhausted by the seesaw
fighting of the last ten days, which
has resulted in no sweeping gain BY
either side. conditions along the bat
tel line were reported comparatively
quiet today The most action was
IN Upper Alsace. where the Germans
continue their efforts TO get possess
sion of the main roads leading toward
Belfort and Nancy. The lighting here
has been bitterly contested despite the
Continued on Page Q.
Evening journal., 1915-02-22
FORMER NAVY SECRETARY URGES
GARDNER TO WORK FOR GREAT FLEET

significant in this respect, as he urged
immediate construction Of a feet able
to cope with the entire fleet Of any
power whose hostility is a reasonable
possibility of the future"
Some officials said that replies
would merely hurt the United States.
For that reason, they added. this gov
ernment now intends to stand pat"
on It's original warning to Great
Britain and Germany.
The White House and State De-
partment were not inclined 70 view
with particular alarm the destruction
Of the American steamship Evelyn hy
mine of the German coast. In
Vestigation, however was in progress
In American embassies abroad, at the
State Departments orders.
All officials admitted that IL will he
extremely difficult to place RESPONSE.
bility.
The State Department this forenoon
had no additional word from agents
abroad 10 clear up the Evelyn situ-
alton. State Department officials,
announcing that, no note would bo
sent at present. added however. that
the governments action IS not fully
decided. They let 1t be understood
that they believe Germany and Eng
land will respect American rights and
take more seriously the warnings al
ready given If the Aemrican position
Is neither strengthened nor weakened
by further parley.
The Dutch minister was an early
State Department caller today. He
declared his visit was purely for in
formation on the Evelyn situation and
he explained afterwards that Dutch
shipping will ply the seas despite the
German death zone" and the British
Admiralty's order stopping travel be-
tween England and tho continent.
lie stated emphatically that Holland
has done nothing looking towards Joint
action with the United States in the war
zone situation. lie gave it also as his
Il opinion destruction of the Evelyn wit
u not excite American public opinion
/ pointing out in common with other OIL
cials, the difficulty of determining wh,
Q laid the mine which destroyed the YES
sell
. A group of business men interested II
p the Wilhelmina case, discussed will
II Counsellor Lansing that vessels fate
now that it is ina British prize court
Secretary Daniels cablcd Naval Attach'
= Gerard, at Berlin, requesting him Z,
t gather information ON the Evelyn case.
Evening journal., 1915-02-22
eOvERNMENr REMAINs sILENr.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON. Feb. % Official an
nouncoment was made today that this
government will make no reply at
present TO Germany or England in
the war zone and flag situations.
Evening journal., 1915-02-22
ONLY CIVIL PROCEEDING AGAINST
GERMANY If ONE OF HER MINES
SENT AMERICAN SHIP TO BOTTOM

Washington Admits That the Evelyn Disaster Adds
TO fhe Already Delicate Situation, But Believes
Kaiser Has Not Yet Trsnsgressed fhe United States
''Deaih Zone" Note. Captain and Crew of III
Fafed Ship Saved.
Evening journal., 1915-02-22
WEATHER

Cloudy and warmer tonight.
Tuesday, probably showers;
moderate variable winds.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
aTHE SEATS OF THE MIGHTY
AT THE CRYSTAL TONIGHT.

The six part photoplay ''The Seats
of the Mighty" which was presented
at the Casino, New York, by the World
Film Corporation. originally extended
to ten reels but has been cut or con-
densed forty per cent without saerific-
ing the interest or sequence of the
story. In these days Of universal in
formation when all secrets of the mo-
ton picture craft are fully exposed
this fact will no doubt be of interest
to the myriads of fans who will see
the picture at the Crystal today.
Experience has shown that in six or
seven parts of approximately a thous-
and feet each you reach the limits of
endurance of nearly all audiences.
And this allows the producer of pic
ture to condense everything necessary
in the way of action that is demanded
of him, within such footage.
''The Seats of the Mighty" is a high
grade feature film, containing French
court scenes; due1s; a battle; con-
slant plotting and contemplating: a
love story with it's attendant disap-
pointments and delays before the low
ers are finally united; almost every
human passion is vividly illustrated
in this picture. Nor are the beauties
of art and nature omitted from it, the
eye is as generously catered for as
are your sympathies and antipathies
1t is pure drama from start to finish
| without any padding or dragging.
The World Film Corporation in pre-
senting the picture to the public feel
that "The Seats of the Mighty" offers
an ideal story in dramatic form, pro
duced with lavishness and acted witt
power.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
FEATURE PROGRAM AT THE
POPULAR ACME TODAY

Well, here's Billy Ritchie again, the
pest of fun maker, and Billie has
them all 1ashed to the mask when it
comes to clean cut comedy and max
ing the laughs grow where none ever
grew before. He is the father of
comedy, he was making 'em laugh
when Charlie Chaplin and other
would d-be-comedians was toddling
around the nurseries, "giddaping" to
their hobby horses. Billie Ritchie is
like Johnnie Walker, still going strong
In "A Doomed Hero, two part LKo
comedy, at the Acme today, Billie
will be seen at his best
Along with this comedy will be seen
the fourteenth episode of .'The Master
Key. Remember. that there is only
one more episode after this one, and
then the popular playhouse will have
a pleasant surprise for their patrons
A Powers drama of intense interest
| will also be seen with Sydney Ayers
and Doris Pawn, assisted by Ruby
Cox, one of the new Universities who
has won many admirers for her good
looks and her good work. The title
of this drama is "The Stranger"
| A strong Imp drama will also be
shown, which will make as strong anG
interesting program as one coul6
wish for.
If it is good in pictures, you viii
find it at the Acme
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
AT THE ACME TOMORROW.

'fThe- Toll of the Sea" will be the
special feature at the popular Acme,
the home of the best in photoplays.
tomorrow, matinee and night In
this play the action centers around
the wreck of the Aggie Norde, which
went to pieces off the Pacific Coast
recently. This freighter was engaged
in carrying wheat to Europe when
she was caught in heavy gales and
stranded on a coral reef.
AS soon as Director Henry MacRea
heard of this wreck he gathered a few
Of the death defyiug actors ana ac-
tresses together with camera man
and went to the scene and made q
sensational drama. The wonderful
alistic scenes incorporated in "The
Toll of the Sea- must be seen to be
appreciated. The stars of this won
derfu1 picture are Miss Marie Wal
camp, the daredevil of picturedom
supported by Sherman Bainbridge
and Rex DeRosseh.
Ben Wilson and Dorothy Phillips
will be seen in a single reel comedy
drama, "a Happy Pair.
Captain Kent's Trained Seals will
also be feature of the program.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Monday morning, from II to l o.
clock, little Miss Lois G. Switzerland
celebrated her eleventh birthday, by
giving porch party to her girl
friends.
After games of Rook, Checkers,
Parchessi, ETC., refreshments were
served by Misses Anna Dortch and
Lillian D. Wooten, consisting of fruit
punch, sandwiches, ice cream and
cake.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality
of Miss Switzerland were: Misses
Sarah Giddens, of Wilson, Elizabeth
Bowles, of Statesville, Evelyn and
Ruth Wilkins, Susan Borden, Della D.
Slaughter, Virginia and Elizabeth
Johnson, Mary Elizabeth Morris, Mar
tha Lee Borden, Florence Faison,
Elizabeth Stilley, Martha Reeves
Dortch, Audra Mcintyre, Mamie
Bridgers Hood, Elizabeth Hummell,
Elizabeth Bizzel1, Ester and Pauline
Crowson, and Addie Spicer Souther-
land.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
FEDERAL AND STATE
CLASH IN CHICAGO
Solicitor Thurman Resents
the Handwriting of Feder-
al Inspectors
FIGHT FOR
JURISDICTION
Application For Writ of Habeas Cor
pus to Take Officials From State
Officers Made to Judge Landis
Who Will Hear Case Today.

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 2.-Conf1ict be-
tween the Federal Department of
Commerce and MacLay Hoyne, States
attorney, arose today at the investiga-
ton of the Steamer Eastland disaster
because Robert Reid and G. c. Eckliff.
Federal steamboat inspectors, who
gave the Eastland it's last license,
were brought before Secretary Red
field and the Steamboat Inspection
Service Board handcuffed together.
Application for a writ of habeas
corpus to take the inspectors from
State officers was filed in the United
States district court by the inspectors
attorney after consultation with So
licitor Thurman, of the Department of
commerce. Judge Lands will hear
the case tomorrow.
During the day several members of
the steamboat inspection service tes-
titled before Secretary Redfield, who
is conducting an inquiry as provided
by the rules of his department. Later
in the day while Ira B. Mansfield, in
spector of hulls at Chicago, was tes-
tifying Inspectors Reid and Eckliff,
who had been arrested on a coroner's
mittimus were brought into the room
hand-cuffed to deputy sheriff.
IF these government inspectors are
To De nandcuffed ana treated IN this
manner by State officers" said Solici-
tor Thurman, 81 shall start fight for
jurisdiction over them"
States Attorney Hoyne, was called
to confer with United States District
Attorney Clyne and Mr.. Thurman. Mr..
Hoyne said he did not order the sher-
if to handcuff the inspectors. He also
stated he would oppose the removal
of the inspectors from the jurisdiction
of the State.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

A county teachers institute will be
held at Goldsboro beginning August
Is, and continuing two weeks. The
law requires the continuous attend
ance of all public-school, high-school,
and graded d-school teachers, unless
providentially hindered, or unless
such teachers attend an accredited
summer school in lieu of an institute
A certificate of valid attendance will
be issued to all who deserve it at the
close of the institute
Every teacher will need to have
Charters Teaching the Common
Branches
Primary teachers should bring all
grades, a pair of scissors, a box of
crayola, and pencil with soft, large
lead.
intermediate teachers should have
all the textbooks of the fourth, fifth,
sixth, and seventh grades.
Prof. J. H. Highsmith of Wake
Forest college, assisted by Miss NJ
Guereissen, of the Go1dsboro schools,
will conduct the institute for the white
teachers at the new Goldsboro High
School.
The colored institute will be con-
Quoted by Rev. G. billiard and Mrs
Mary E. Dortch at the colored graded
school.
Every teachers in Wayne county is
cordially invited to attend the insti-
tute.
E. T. ATKINSON,
County Superintendent
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
RUSSIANS FIGHT HARD
TO CHECK MACkEKSEN
Movement of German Gen
eral Threatens Russian
Center
GERMANS TIGHT
EN- WINGS
GERMANS TIGHT
Western Theatre Has Furnished Moth
ing to Alter General Situation
British Navy Sinks Ger
man Destroyer.

London, Aug. 2.-While the Austro-
Germans continue to tighten the
wings of their great eastern battle
front, with success at both extremi
ties, including the occupation of Nit
au in the north and further progress
beyond Che1m in southeast Poland,
the situation before Warsaw proper
remains unchanged and obscure.
Few additional details have reached
London concerning the plans for the
abandonment of the city, but appar
emily the time has not arrived for the
Russians to relinquish their increas-
ingly precarious hold on the capital,
or at least, no word of it's evacuation
has come to London.
Ivangorod, southeast of Warsaw,
heretofore enormously reported in
vested, is now nearing that state il
fact, according to the Berlin an
nouncement, but from Ivangorod east
ward to Che1m and beyond, the Rus
slams, who had to abandon the rail-
way, are fighting most desperately in
an endeavor to hold up Field Marshal
Won Mackensen's advance northward
into Poland, movement which seri-
ous1y threatens the Russian center,
retiring from Warsaw.
The western theatre has furnished
nothing to alter the general situation
and il remained for the British navy
to fuln,sh an unexpected contribution
10 today's news with the sinking of a
German destroyer off the German
assortment of performances by an
other British undersea boat operat-
ing the sea of Marmora.
This craft not only crept so close
| to Constantinople as to launch tor
pedoes at lighters in the Golden Horn,
presumably awaiting munitions from
the arsenal, but with it's guns bonn
| barded and for a time tied up the
railway skirting the Asiatic coast, de,
laying troop train and causing hay-
oc among the ammunition stores. Ia
addition, the submarine considerably
damaged Turkish shipping and sunk
one craft believed to be a gunboat.
Announcements in the duma at Pet
rograd and by the Russian ambassa-
dor at London indicate that Russia
and England are anxious to brand az
unfounded the recurrent reports thai
the Russian people are disgruntled al
the showing Great Britain and Fanoe
have made in the west, which miga1
! create situation unfavorab1e to tht
continued unity of the allies.
i No hint of a separate peace or O.
| dissatisfaction with England's policy
comes from any authoritative sour ?
and Count Benckendorff made it plai.
that, while there may have been sonl
sentimental popular feeling in hi
!, country for a diversion in the west t,
! relieve the strain in Russia, ther;
! had been no criticism from those WIN
understood the military situation.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
gen. VILLA DEFIANT
TOWARDS u. S.
He Ends TRADE By Confiscat.
ing All Stores i'm Chihua-
hua City
SIX MERCHANTS
ARE EXECUTED
Tells Foreigners He VIII Send Then,
to Border on Train Without Bread
or Water, Wires Are Open to
Them and Can Protest.

Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 2.-"The Ameri-
can government can go to hell" de-
clared Gen. Francisco Villa, address
jig gathering of foreign merchants
at Chihuahua City, Saturday
Shortly after he conf1scated num-
Der of the merchants stores. Forty
TWO Mexican merchants were Jailed
after TIE conference held SATURDAY
for the purpose of raising a forced
1Ian. Six were executed. Such was
the substance of reports brought here
today by foreign merchants.
According to the merchants, Gen.
Villa stamped up and down the room
where ion ejgn and Mexican business
nlen were assembled in the governors S
paIaca and shook his fist in the faces
of the thirty or forty present.
Il am going to take your business
for the benefit of the state" he dc.
clared. Tomorrow at noon a train
will be ready to take you foreigners
to the border. We are poor here and
[ will not send bread or water on the
train. Meanwhile you Americans aud
Germans and Frenchmen, my tele
graph wires will be open to you and
you can protest to your governments.
''If the. American government does
not like my action, it can go to hell.
have been nghting for twenty years
and I am willing to fight as many
more''
The TRADE ended, it was said, with
a general order for the confiscation
of all stores in Chihuahua by the Vii
la government.
The train which was to carry the
expelled merchants to the boder was
due to leave Chihuahua City Sunday
at II a. m. 1t had not arrived at the
border today.
"A general denial that foreign mer-
chants were expelled by General Viii
la, that there were any executions of
Mexican merchants Saturday at Chi
huahua City or that General Villa
used any "inso1ent" language toward
the United States government was
made tonight by General Orenelas
commander of Villa forces at Juarez
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05

Having qualified as administrator Of
the estate of j. T. Hooks, Jr., deceased,
late Of Wayne County, North Carolina.
this is to notify all persons having
claims against the estate of said de-
ceased to exhibit them to the under
signed at Fremont, N. c., on or before
the 25th day Of June, 1916, or this
notice viii be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate will please make Immediate
payment.
This Gath day Of June, 1915.
GEO. L. HOOKS,
Adm. of ]. T. Hooks, Jr., decd.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
DUTY OF COURTS TO
GUARD CONSTITUTION
Treats Power of the Judici-
ary i'm Constructing
Law
LAWYERS GATHER
FOR ANNUAL MEET
Principal Feature Last Night Was Ad-
dress of President-T. j. HarkinS
DELIVERIES Address of Welcome
F. C. Harding Responds.

Asheville, Aug 2.-In e his address
to the Bar Association at it's opening
session here tonight President j. c.
Biggs made an extended argument
for the right and duty of the courts
to declare legislation null and VOID
when in conflict with the written
Constitution.
Recent criticisms of the doctrine
and of the courts for being guided by
it, together with the great principle
involved and the Importance of the
question, we're the considerations,
Judge Biggs explained, which led him
to treat the subject of 1.-THE Power OF
the Judiciary Over Legislation"
The criticisms of the doctrine as
referred to by Judge Biggs were large
ly made, it is understood, by Chief
Justice Walter Clark and the address
of the president of the Bar Associa-
ton was in the nature of a rejoinder
to the well known contentious of the
Chief Justice who on numerous oc-
casions has discussed what he desig-
mates as judicial tyranny"
More than two hundred representa-
tive lawyers in attendance from all
sections of North Carolina and scores
of prominent members of the legal
profession of other States are here
for the meeting, which is the seven
teenth annual convention. The first
session was given over to the ex-
change of greetings and the annual
address of the President.
The first session was called to or
der at o'clock and adjournment was
not taken until shortly before mid
night J. Crawford Biggs, of the Ra-
leigh bar, the President of the Asso-
citation, was in the chair upon the
calling of the meeting to order.
The address of welcome was deliv-
cred by Thos. J. Harkins, of the local
lar, who expressed pleasure that
Asheville had been chosen as the
place of holding this years gathering
He referred to the fact that former
meetings have been conducted at this
city and said that it is tribute tc
Asheville that the attorneys have de-
cided to return to the chief city of the
Land of the Sky for the 1915 meeting
F. C. Harding, of the Greenvillt
bar, delivered the response to the ad
dress of welcome, declaring that thu
attorneys always welcome an oppor
tunity to come to Asheville. He ex
pressed delight that SO many of thu
attorneys are accompanied by theil
wives and daughters, who are show
ing keen interest in the proceedings
He created laughter when he declar
ed that every lawyer loves Ashe
ville's sunshine with rosy hue, an;
most of us, your moonshine, too; an
of US, am told, there are yet a few
who delight to sip your mountain
dew"
Interested visitors are Senator LIE
S. Overman and Gov. Craig, Will
Secretary Daniels and Senator Lewis
of Illinois, are expected to arrive i
the city tomorrow to deliver ad
dresses.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
NOTICE.

Having qualified before the
Clerk Of the Superior Court OF
Wayne county, North Carolina, as
executrix Of the last will and tes-
lament of Mary Everett Kennedy:
late of said county, the undersign.
ed hereby notifies all persons hav.
ing claims against the estate of said
Mary Everett Kennedy to present
the same duly verified to the un
dersigned for payment on or be.
fore the Goth day Of July, 1916, OF
this notice will be pleaded in bal
Of their recovery All persons in
debted to said estate are requested
to make prompt payment to tht
undersigned.
This 10th day of July, 1915.
AMY j. STEVENS,
Executrix of Mary Everett Ken
nedy, deceased, 213 N. Va. st,
Go1dsboro, N. G. 6v
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
EXCURSION RATES.

Don't forget to ask your ticket
agent for Summer Excursion rates
to Beaufort, N. G. Splendid no
tells, delightful climate, fine fish.
ng.
Ideal spot for rest; reached by
Norfolk Southern Railroad Com
pany. Take the wife and kiddies
will make them al
well and happy.
Patronize home resorts.
H. s. LEARD, G.. p. A.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
WILLIAMS DRUG STORE SUCCESS

WILLIAMS DRUG STORE SUCCESS.
Full.
Induced DR.. Howard Company to Make
Special Prices.
After a great deal of effort and cor
respondence Williams Drug Store, the
popular druggists, have succeeded in
getting the DR.. Howard Co. to make a
special half-price Introductory offer
on the regular fifty cent size of their
celebrated specific for the cure OF con-
stipation and dyspepsia.
DR.. Howard's specif1ce has been sc
remarkably successful in curing con-
stipation, dyspepsia and all liver trou-
bles, that Williams Drug Store are
willing to return the rrice paid In
every case where it does not give re-
lief.
Headaches, coated tongue, dizziness
gas on stomach, specks before the
eyes, constipation, and all forms o1
liver and stomach trouble are sooI
cured by this scientific medicine.
So great is the demand for this spe.
cific that Williams Drug Store has
been able to secure only limited sup
ply, and every one who Is troubled
| with dyspepsia, constipation or live
trouble should call upon them at once
or send 25 cents, and get sixty dose
of the best medicine ever made, OF
/ this special half price offer with thei
personal guarantee to refund the mon
ey if it does not cure. f24-27 m3-
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
Administrative Notice.

Having qualified as Administra-
trix of the estate of G. V. DeVane,
all persons holding claims against
the said estate are hereby notified
to file said claims with the under
signed on Or before the 9th day
of July, 1916, Or this notice will
be pleaded in bar Of their recov-
cry. All persons indebted to said
estate will make immediate pay
ment.
This oath day of July, 1915.
MARY FAISON DeVANE,
Administrative.
ROUSE & LAND, Attorneys.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
A. & N. C. R. R. SToCKHOLD.
ERS MEETING.

The sixty first annual meeting
of the Stockholders of the Allan
tic and North Carolina Railroad
Company will be held at the At
lantic Hotel, Morehead City, N. G..
the first Thursday after the first
Monday in August, it being Thurs
day, August 5th, 1915.
T. w. SLOOCUMB,
Secretary.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1915-08-05
WARD-FUSSEL.

Mr.. w. A. Ward, popular young
barber, of this city, and Miss Matte
Fussel, of Rose Hill, were united in
marriage in this city last evening at
$3.50 o'clock, at the parsonage of Elm
Street Methodist church, the pastor.
Rev. J. M Wright, officiating.