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INDIVIDUAL. AND COMMUNITY PROSPERITY. "PI T.ih1IaTi(1 IlV the Best ace- to oiay- CEris WILMINGTON STAR COMPANY. The Manufacturers' Record of- last Wednesday contained a suggestive and timely, article on "Constructive Wilmingtm, N. C.

Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at Wilmington, N. under Mais Tovs asud KULL A3SOCIATEIJ PRESS REPORT In nirewoif ks ANNOUN CEMENT. PUBLISHERS i. confidence was returning. It showed that the scare-was over after, all, business1 itself depends1- on- buyers and sellers.

So long as buyers are few and timidt sellers "are up against it. When the whole -of Europe begins to buy cotton, and business should happen to revive all over the world to warrant it, cotton might advance in price in spite of a ,16,000,000 or bale crop, as estimated. However, if the farmers next year plant even half the acreage they had in cotton this year, the world will have more cotton in sight and more in prospect than it can economically consume. The result will be continued low prices now and next year as well. MEN, AS ASSETS, IDLE OR OTHERWISE I oldest the THE MORNING dailv newspaper in North Carolina, is n.ihiished daily and mailed to subscrib ers outside the county at 6 per year a i ir rn Vi si.EiO for tnree months; or served by carrier in the city and suourDS at owe pei when paid in advance.

$7.00 per year. for six months, $1.75 for three where in -any other section- of the country that ought not to be active advertisers in their local This is pre-eminently true throughout the South, and the manufacturers and the bankers and other interests of this section', will- be advancing their own welfare and increasing their own prosperity when they look at It from this viewpoint and act accordingly." Advertising is purely business and musbe considered on ttrnt basis. No advertising should be given away but done to results. There must be an object in it, and when the manufacturers become, convinced that advertising pays they will go after business that way. Finally all business men should know by now that advertising in newspapers is not only the most direct but the best and most economical method of reaching the public with their propositions.

When, therefore, a manufacturer wants to make his goods known at home or throughout the State, he will flnd newspapers the best mediums through which to -create a demand and secure customers. It certainly would be a pretty good way for a manufacturer pave tne way for increasing his oultput and making his establishment one of more importance to its community. Furthermdre, those who give the preference 'to made at home goods, help to build up local for Individual and Community Prosperity." It followed up letters from various commercial bodies and organisations interested in. Southern progress. Some of these letters were published in The Record of December 10th and others followed in the issue of the 17th.

They were called forth by an inquiry from the Manufacturers' Record aa to what is being done by the manufacturers of the South, through local exhibits and by advertising in local papers, in order to jnake known their products to local The letters, generally, indicate that very little has been done along that line, or, as stated by The Record, they show that "much remains to be done." Some of that which has beerr done can be regarded only as a beginning in the right direction for some of the efforts have fallen short of the methods to secure results. Results ought to fol Automobiles, Irish Mails, tic-Carts, Wagons, Carriages, Wheelbarrows, and Drums. Dolls, Velocipedes, Doll Furniture, Chairs, Hobby Horses, Games and all kinds of Smaller Toys. Christmas Shoes, Hats and Clothing, Women's Coat Suits, Coats and Furs; Children's Coats and Dresses. IThis is the place to buy Fireworks.

You'll find just the very thing you want at both stores, 615 to 617 North Fourth street, and down-town store, Front street, next to Atlantic Trust Sc Banking Co. Whenever you see a man on the streets of Wilmington, if he is a man who does something, he is either producing or engaged in distributing production of some kind. If there are idle men who are, not willing to work but have "nothing to do, there we have an idle asset- more valuable than a bank thbT" SUNDAY STAR by mail, one year, si months. 50 cents; three months, 25 cents. ADVERTISING RATES may be had on application, and advertisers may feel assured that through the columns of this paper they may reach all Wilmington, Eastern Carolina and contiguous territory in South Carolina.

Obituary sketches, cards of thanks, "communications espousing the cause of a private enterprise or a political candidate and like matter will be charged at the rate of 10 cents per line, -to persons carrying a regular account, or, If paid cash in advance, a half rate will be allowed. Announcements of fairs, festivals, balls, hops, picnics, excursions, society meetings, political meetings, will be charged under the same conditions, except so much thereof as may be of news value to the readers of the paper, in the discretion of the editors. TELEPHONES Business Office, No. 1. Editorial and Local rooms, No.

61. low, proper advertising, and it "is safe to predict that Southern manufactur ers will be induced some of the; experiments to see new opportunities for increasing the demand for meritorious home products. this matter The Record says: 1 The Best and Most Instruc-tive Toy for Boys is This industries. Jijcrease their, value to Call either if the other doesn't "At some points there are good ex the community. By the way, at the recent corn show in Wilmington the Delgado Mills and the Bellwill Mills, both of this city, hibits of local products; at somethe or tne community are hoard that is earning nothing.

A man (who can produce products worth only a year is equivalent, to a bank ac-countv of $10,000 drawing 6 per cent, interest. Of course, he is worth more than the money as an asset, for he can do things money can't do, and. besides he is.an industrial or commercial unit of his community. Men are worth haying in any country if they are willing workers. Men actually have value placed on them by all who know, and as evidence of it this community is anxious to secure several thousand Belgian settlers hereabouts.

Why? Because it is believed that they would prove to be valuable assets In the development of Eastern advertising to some degree in the loCal papers; but it seems to the Manufac communications, unless tney contain important news, or discuss briefly and properly subjects of real interest, are not wanted; and, if acceptable in every other way, they will invariably be rejected unless the real name of the author accompanies the same, not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of good faith. ALL DRAFTS, checks, express money orders and postal money orders for the paper should' be made payable and all communications should be addressed to THE WILMINGTON STAR CO. Erector. turers' Record that very much more should be done. had extensive lines of cotton dress goods on display.

They were beautiful lines, and we heard many express astonishment that auch excellent arid beautiful dress fabrics were manufactured right Jtere a home. It ought not A few weeks ago there was air ex hibit at Burlington, N. of the various lines of manufactures turned 'out in that town. We venture to say that to be so that any community does not know, what it is doings We know of SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1914. comparatively few people of the surrounding section had known the wide variety of goods produced at Burling products turned out right here in Wil Relief takes Disaster comes swiftly.

long time to come. ton. A moment's stop a few weeks ago at Griffin, showed in the Board of Trade room an unusual diversity of maniif actured products, especially of North Carolina. They are counted on as producers and it is the producers who create a country's wealth. Since a man is a valuable unit to many lines of cotton goods; but the So long as Villa has charge of the Telegraph lines, he can wire in a defeat of Carranza any old day.

Manufacturers' Record is inclined to feel that very few of the people in i Griffin not engaged in these factories, or of the people in the surrounding country, fully understand the extent Those who entertain an exaggerated idea of their importance have a mental guest who is extremely sensitive. and the variety of Griffin's" industrial products. And what is triie of Burlington and Griffin is true of a very large part of the South. mington without the large part of the community's even dreaming of such a thing. 4 The Star would like to see every Wilmington manufacturer doing an increased business, and we have often urged dealers, buyers and.

consumers to "buy it if it Is madelin Wilmington." We ought to give th preference to everything made in Wilmington, for in doing so we build up our industries and provide employment for -the people of the city. We ought to get all the factories we can, just as important as that we ought to keep and help build jup those we have by giving their products preference over all. -NO FACTOR IN THE. The manufacturers of the Soutll The weakest thing about our national defense is the noise made it by a few men and some through persistent -advertising in the local papers, develop an enthus iastic appreciation of the extent of local products and the influence which these factories have' upon the welfare of the community. If the entire South fully understood the value in Says a contemporary: "We welcome the day when the tight skirt will pass." Some particular one, Memorial mission.

How symbolic, of her life workf which- was one of peace and purity Yes! A ministering angel, she was to suffering humanity. Let us hope the ministers of the different colored churches will respond nobly, and it is hoped all the ministers in the city will aid thil Christian effort. Remember that "inasmuch as ye have done it. unto the least of these My brethren, ye have ddne it unto Me." His honor, the mayor, has been asked to deliver a short address, which will take place at 5 p. at the opening of the festivities.

Good music has been engaged to help make this Christmas dinner an enjoyable occasion. Let us all help make this a glad time of Christmas "good will towards men." E. MAY GLENN TOON, Founder "Clara Barton National Memorial Mission." quantity and quality and-variety of-its FIRST IN SERVICE FIRST IN QUALITY FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF OUR CUSTOMERS! That's the position our store holds today-p-a position gained only by a broad policy of Honest Merchandise and Fair Dealings. Never a misrepresentation of Values! Couldn't do it and build out business to what it is today! We never forget the fact that with every sale we make we must make a customer. This is the guiding principle of this establishment.

A quality-retaining stock, priced on a customer-retaining basis. The sweetness of low price seldom equals the bitterness of poor qual- B. SASSER THE MISSION PHARMACY. manufactured products by a have in the community, we ought not to be willing to see an idle man in Wilmington. If we can do so we ought to provide employment for every man who wants to work, and if we can iiot provide employment we should aid in securing work for everybody that is out of a job.

We ought to keep in Wilmington every man we can, because he is worth something. It is well enough to send away and get all the other men we want and need as assets, but let us remember that it is' equally important to see that no man asset is idle in Wilmington especially during such trying times as these. Those who have work: to be done ought to have it done now, so as to give employment to the idle men and boys of Wilmington. When things have to be done and there is" money with which to do it, wait till times get good; 'won't -help you, while it is tough 'on those Who need something to do to make both ends ends meet till conditions improve. If does not make any difference what you haye on hand to be done, do it now.

Sh! Why not lie low and let 'em all have a sneaking notion that we can put the kibosh all over the whole crowd? The next station will be reached early next Friday morning. Just think of it only eleven more days of the 'historic year of 1914! NARROW ESCAPE IN HAWAII acquaintanceship with the whole South, there would be createda spirit of enthusiasm and of hearty co-operation that would vastly increase the demand for the output of many a factory. "The South needs develop its consuming power. Not until all of its people are utilizing theadvantages and the facilities of modern civilization will this section develop a wealth commensurate with its advantages. The uneducated farmer wants his time and that means a part or the aggregate, time of the community, and wastes the soil, and that means the lessening of the productive power of the whole Southj in- cultivating his land without-bf-date implements- instead of with modern, up-to-date equipment.

If he were properly to be a consumer of modern implements his wealth would be increased, his soil would be improved, and he. and his family would be large consumers of every variety of manufactured goods." Lynn shoe dealers have on foot a proposition to advance the price of shoes pair. That would reij shoe wearers a fit. To the Editor, Of TThe Star: My brother, Mr. G.

F. Rlesz, who visited me and other relatives during September and -October last on his tour round the world and who sailed November from San Francisco to Yokohama, Japan, writes me something from the latter place which will perhaps ue of interest to the many friends he made right here in, Wilmington and CHRISTMAS GIFTS If, some could climb where Moses stood and view the landscape o'er; They'd hustle out, stake off the claim, And put the deed in wifey's name-. You will not only be a constructive Quite a number of the metropolitan papers and not a few in the South laid great store by the opening of the cotton exchanges as a factor in advancing the price of cotton. We didn't. Therefore, we are not disappointed in the fact that the New "York cotton exchange has not cut any Ice in improving the cotton situation, so disastrously affected by such a powerful economic cause as war.

Just on the eve of the opening of the cotton 'exchanges in New York and New Orleans, The Star contained several editorials warning cotton producers not to count' on such factors in affecting the price of cottoni We knew too well that commodity prices are based onthe law of supply and mand, were for spot cotton 'or futures. We knew before hand that if -the exchanges should open, futures quotations would be regulated by- the -'size's of the crop, the movement of cottonflind the demand in Europe, and here- So it has proven, and a prominent North Carolina business -riian and one who thinks as he goes along, writes The Star to remind us, that we had sized it up right. He says: man and but better still, a' benefactor. You will be a more valuable Wilmington asset yourself and give value to the men assets who are idle. Do something Start Who's ttiat woman with the winning smile? She's the one who gives the town its style.

Who's the man with that -jovial face? He's the guy who Bets the town its pace. CURRENT COMMENT. Watha, N. C. While on an automobile tour in the neighborhood of Honolulu, he was rid, ing in the mountains where he roads had become slippery because' of recent rains.

His car was on a very steep and small road with a deep precipice on one side and a perpendicular wall up the other, when his chauffeur warned him he had lostcontrol of his machine and warned him to get ready to jump for his life. This could not be done otherwise than by climbing on the hood of the car, from which place he and the chauffeur let. themselves fall on road while the car, immediately plunged into the precipice, more than. 300 feet down, where It was" smashed beyond hope of repair. MrReisz and the chauffeur both got many painful bruises and cuts but were happy to have escaped from worse.

They had to' limp more than The. girl boy who had a Christmas fleposit this year is lucky. One bank In Wilmington, had nearly $15,000 in savings deposited during the year for Christmas. Colonel Goethals is coming back, but it is hoped he has not decided to re-sigh because the government did not know he had any use for warships to prevent violation of neutrality in the Canal Zone. five miles before they reached the town the cotton exchange was closed, a number, of Northern papers and some Southern papers pictured great benefits to be derived to the producer were it open.

Some thought that it would give sufficient relief when it was opened to convince the nation that Postmaster General Burleson's argument in favor of government-owned telegraphs and telephones will not stand close analysis. The present system, he says, does not render the maximum public service -at the- minimum, cost to the whole people. To support this assertion he points to the postal service, which he pronounces self-sustaining. Finally, it is his contention that all vehicles for the? transmission of intelligence are functions reserved by the constitution to the national government. Most people will reject the claim that the Postoffice Department is a model, that it is self-sustaining and that it-renders -a maximum of service at minimum cost.

On- the contrary, it is wasteful and in many casesinefficientt It does not pay its bills. In the more important cities it has expensive offices rent free. The railroads contend that in many cases they carry the mails at a loss. The service is loaded down with sinecures costing millions of dollars yearly. Any private business managed on these lines would go.

bankrupt. If Mr. Burleson'1 is quite sure that all means of CHARLES H. RIESZ. Wilmington, N.

Dec. 7, 1914: MR. CALHOUN JOHNSON DEAD It would be unwise to restrict its oper Wonder if there is a country in the world whose navy would require five years handling to give it efficiency, which would make a sensation of it like American field hands are doing in Washington? What is more appreciative and useful than a pair, of Slippers for father; mother, brother or sis-ter? We have a large assortment in felt andleather. Sampson Man Who Wa Father of Two -m 9 a. ation with legislative regulation.

It has been open now for a little over 30 days. Cotton is selling for $5 pet-bale less than it was beforethen, and as yap did not subscribe to all the above "ideas I think it would be interesting to-call on some of the New York exchange, advocates to point out the prominent uunuiers. (Special Star Correspondence.) Clinton, Dec 19. Mr. Calhoun Johnson, of near Delway, died Wednesday, and in his death Sampson loses one of its best citizens.

He was 63 years of age and a thrifty farmer and useful man. He leaves a widow and Bnn and three daughters. Two real service that It had rendered the A prominent American is offended because others thought he displayed bad Judgment. He should worry! They may not have known what good judgment is. Always "keep on your shirt." The other fellow may be wearing a 4ickey.

Rulfs lreicer son producer in the Southern States." Newspapers, and many able ones at that, contained long articles aimed at pointing out the need of opening the exchanges and almost dogmatically Heretofore many Southern manufacturers seem to have neglected or entirely overlooked the home market, or have not catered to it because, in many instances, the entire product of some mills 4ias been taken by large distributing concerns in the North. However, there is a noticeable disposition on the part of many manufacturers to have their goods known at home and consumed at home. A Southern merchant tells us that he sold two popular, cotton mill products close- to this town in different mills, but that all the goods he bought came from Boston in. one instance and New York in another. The local demand' had to be supplied away from noma The system of mill distribution, however, has been largely changed, owing to the largely increased jobbing business now done in every city and practically in all important towns.

Jobbers and 'wholesalers provide a means for larger local distribution; but there remains the importance of making the goods of home manufacturers better known. That, can be done by displays and advertising of the riht sort. Directly on that point The Record observes very "There are many manufacturers throughout the South that ought to advertise very heavily in a similar educational campaign in their local paper, even if, they do not secure direct and immediate results. The manufacturer of agricultural implements ought to carry on an intelligent discussion through the advertising columns of the local papers of improvements and methods of agriculture with special reference to his -own particular products. The manufacturer of cotton goods ought to intelligently educate his community to the work that his mill is doing, to the kind of-products turned out, to the advancement of the mill employes, and to other phases of his work the knowledge of, which would benefit his business directly to some extent and very largely indirectly by broadening the knowledge of his cbm-munity as to what he is doing, and in helping to build up local enthusiasm.

"And so the story might go. from "industry to industry. There is not a single industry in the South that is not to a large extent dependent in one way or another upon the work of the local newspapers. They are the advocates of the welfare of the community. They are the exponents of its life.

They voice its public sentiment. They are ever fighting for its upbuilding. And yet very many of the Institutions -who are sharing- directly -f or indirectly the goods results of the. work of these pa-r pers are eon tent io be beneficiaries without in return conferring any, benefits. vv a "The Manufacturers Record would not suggest that any concern in any town is to advertise purely on the ba The Russians have a hard time capturing.

Przemysl and Przasnysc, and of his sons. Dr. Walter Johnson, of Wake Forest, and Rev. Elbert Johnson, of Reidsville; are well known Baptist ministers. Another son, Leonidas, is a ministerial student at Wake Forest College.

The death of this good man is greatly deplored by his many friends, i communication were reserved by the constitution -to trfe national government; when may we expect him jto ask Congress to take over the newspaper and periodical press, the Chautauqua lecture courses, and even the pulpit and the stump? New York World. A CHRISTMAS DINNER TO BE GIVEN THE COLORED POOR proclaimed the beneficial results that SOONER: OR LATER ITS A would but their expectations and predictions, whatever they are, Americans are having just as hard time as never in pronouncing the names of those places. The probability is that they were named by the same kind of sneezer. have gone awry. They are not in a nLi- position, therefore, to point out any real service that the exchanges -possibly 'may have rendered to the pro Only One "BROMO QUININE" Whenever you feel a cold coming on, think of the full name, LAXATIVE BROMO QULNINE.

Look for signature of Wf Grove on box. 25c oaoie nange Heater ducer Southern States. We wish the exchanges really had done great To the Editor of The Star-: The Clara Barton Memorial mission will give a dinner at Str Stephen's church, on Christmas-day, between the hours of 5 and 8:3,0 It is earnestly requested that thosev who wish to contribute towards this Christmas dinner, will kindly leave their contributions at the office of The Morning Star, On Chestnut street, opposite the Post-office. The mission earnestly hopes that both white and colored will give to this- Christmas good "cheer. The monies received' will go towards ice A few days ago a New York court gave" a husband all that he and his wife made as partners, because the law was plain to that effeot.

So long as women do not have equal rights in jaw, they had' better look up some of the old statutes and have them amended. We always have a sale on llr service in advancing cotton but most any' of us should have been from Missouri upon reflecting that the war which put cotton out of business also put the cotton exchanges out of comi mission. House. If urn iVi in cr flonrlm TloWS. 'iilF0" line Engines, Motor-Boat SurP'if S- Ky' erything is high grade and chef p.

cream, fruit, candy, for the chil- dren; and for the sick, fruit and medi That is quite natural, for a cotton exchange is only a business institution-affected, just as is any other business, by economic laws. -While the exchanges did not put up the price of cot-; cine to alleviate their sufferings. The L. L. HANBY We say this or that nation shan't So certain things-, on the American "continent.

If they do what we object to, we will have to prevent them by force. It must be admitted that a'na-tion which has such a sweeping policy, needs adequate force to keep its policy from getting a slap in the face. Ltbn, they canrrot be blamed for the $5 x. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA IN EQUITY.

R. Summer, et al vs. Carolina Coast Products' et al. Order Appoint-' ing Receiver, Etc. To to Creditors and Bondholders, and all other persons having claims against the Carolina Coast Products Company.

It is further ordered that all persons, creditors and bondholders, -having claims against the said defendant, the Carolina Coast Products Company, whether by mortgage, lien or unsecured claim, be and are hereby -required to file' the same with" the Clerk of tle Court on' or before the first Monday in January, 1915, setting forth in detail the nature duly verified, and the Cleric is directed to make proper advertisement to all' creditors of this provision of the Witness the Honorable H. G. Connor, Judge, of said Courts (SEAL) and the seal at Wilmington, this 9th day of December, D. 1914. L.

BLOW, Clerk, S. P. COLLIER, Deputy Clerk. 29 SOUTH FRONT ST. per baleJoss which cotton has sustained since they opened, for the South took advantage' of the futures market to "sell." That had a bad effect on the "for the world saw-that: Southern cotton speculators cotton, was Impressed with thefact that they knew "their business.

Tlrey were simply guided by the law. of supply jand and When they sellers it showed also WINSTEAD PRODUCE COMPANY mission requests also that the edibles Including cakes, donated will be already prepared-cooked and sent to the church, hot. Let all the good peo--ple of both races respond nobly to this christian charity, and, send the baskets filled and overflowing with all the good things that will make this dinner to tjie colored poor, a grand success. It is expected that the Salvation Army will cooperate with the mission, and thus aid in helping to malte it a success. It may not be generally known that Clara Barton was- born- on Christmas day; how fitting the wonderful coincidence, that the Christ, the xf the "Prince of Peace." He was given to the world on the day we honor and oelebrate as Christmas How eminently fitting, therefore, that the Cross of Christ, should be? universally emblematic Of-Peace on Earth.Good Will Toward Men." The Cross of Christ A South Carolina farmer writes the Columbia State that the South can not compete with the West in growing, corn, The South have ''to compete "with the West In the world's markets, for it will take years for the.

South to Btfpply its own demands. However, if the South can grow corn at 25 cents per bushel, it yannot afford to pay, the 75 cents for a bushel. 1 The awest 'really -can't SO. 1 MARKET AND WATER STS. JUST ARRIVED Three hundred bunches.

Jamaica Bananas. Four thousand Jamaica Cocoanuts. Five hundred boxes good Sweet' Florida Oranges. One hundred and fifty barrels good, sound Red-Apples. Twenty lcegs Malaga Grapes.

Also Cabbage, Potatoes and Onionsi Telephone hat they had no idea the exchanges sis of 'helping to support the local. pa per. That is-a false on which to would hold up thejrice of cotton In' face i of ihe lai-ge supply and tho demoralized and crippled- demand. The opening of the exchanges was do business. But we: do assert i that purely, from the viewpoint Of.

the Tgood Information regarding our 1915 Christmas Savings Club -cheerfully given" by an officer of this bank: corrpetfc- with us in bur own H'that -comes to the advertiser -aa well demands. That- corn club' have as to the community; there are very Sta American National Bamk. Advertise iBihesSLbcals Get Results roerefv a healthful that business merely a healthful siKB mat ousiness V'lfew concerns in the South: or fay.uiv. lis t.u.ts emyiem oz xne fjiara Uarton proven raent '-v 1 mwm.