- - 1- : V v 1 : " ,v 4 V THE. WICMINGTON DISPATCH.- FRIDAY. AFTERNOON,: DECEMBER 1 91 7. . D RINGIPLES OF JUHIOB 0. 1 i ME RiOST NEEDED jn ih-s Crisis of the Country Members Have Large .Part to Play PATRIOTISM WAS A CONVENTION FEATURE KEEP PATRIOTISM BEFORE CHILDREN IN PUBLIC Thi! A CONSERVATION IS IKPORTflWT THING in Winning war i REB ALLEGED ISO 0E B0UN0 OVER TODAY Said to Have Killed a Negro During the Process of a Skin Game "Condensed Report to Norths Carolina Corporation Commission of the conditicirAof r life Wilmingto at the close of business. November r2Qth7 J917, perintendent r 6p idid Addresses made Last ! Before Members of " e Order-Gathered in' This City pairio:;-:!! is is Strongly Urged as War This Will Be Prinrirv, Theme Measure bv the State Su- ! r F, ' William Henry Howard, alias "Pos- I ' ' M. T-M. VW Li y 1 a 1 1 J- 1 I . . ... ' auiu , coiureu, , wiiy xa&t wees in .e-j vsbuciauon corderV court pleaded guilty to the D 17X7 irririM MiiiH'rTcr' murder, or killing, of Will Melvin, col mXCSRSStS? red Wle engaged in a gambling NAMED FOR OCCASION game known as "skin", was again o i l r vt n i. . .-.' - brought into court , this morning and Schools or New Hanover to Interesting Program is Being allowed to change his plea to "not NORTH CAROLINA DAY PROGRAM NEXT FRIDAY Observe the , Day With Fit tingly Patriotic Programs Op the bad weather last night , attendance at the open ses ! r tilth District convention-of ay Order United American Me xv.rh less thin had been hop i a 1 members, of the Order, yet .,sm and interest of those rinre than offset the small im crowd. Based primarily , o- cor-Ttry,' it was fitting that ;hou'd have been the key- i;t addresses ceiivered be convention, and the patriotic, m; the speakers last night : nt applause. -;i-n was presided over by ; vimty State Councilor Har and opened with the sing- opening ode of the Order, ,v the reading of a Psalm hy Cliaplain John Thomas. : . Moore then extended a :r, the visitors on behalf of . . which was gracefully re : r representative L. Clay- - welcoming address, Mayor ' t- sed the fact that the Junior .hove all else a patriotic Or-; !irs for the love of country preservation of its freedom v. The Juniors were con- ! iinon the good-work which A l r t- Mm.' arranged tor the Meeting guilty." He was defended by William ' Here Which Will Be Tan- M- Bellamy, Esq., at the preliminary Solicitor E. T. Burton called several witnesses, all of whom are said to have Resources, i Cash and due from Banks Loans . . . . , . . . . ; 'Real Estate . . 4 . Bank Building . J . ... . . . . . . , Stocks and Bonds v -. . . . . . . . Invested Trust Funds .... . . ; . Liberty Bond Account Total ;$ 527,922.80 4 $,869,737.63 2,300.66: : 50,000.00' 16.6,2363; 129,500.00; 214,475.14 , .$3,960,171.82 Liabilities Capital. ...... Surplus .. .. . , TJnditided Profits .'. . .. . iii, Discounts Unearned . . . . . . . . . -Accrued Interest due Depositors Building Reserve Fund . . . . . . . ... , Dividends Unpaid . . . . .V . . . , . ; . Deposits . . . . ...$1100,000.00 200,000.005 .;t-a..; riuii8ii . . ,. 30,00Q.00i ' i 15,000.00- " 49,000.00 i.- 250.45-3,454,790.19) Total ..,.$3,960,171.82 uary 25 rri Teachers of the New' Hanover pub-! At a meeting of the Executive Com- rHrmat'H in t.h "skin" r0 he schools are preparing for. the ob-;mi"ee of the Chamber of Commerce, of them were called and then Mr Bel servance of North Carolina Day in '.held yesterday afternoon, a reception lamy thought he would waive any fur the schools on next Friday, Decern-1 committee was appointed to handle tner hearing, and the court bound the ber 14, -which is set aside for thatie convention here in January of the prisoner over to the next tern o! Su purpose under the laws of the State.! North Carolina Forestry Association. perior Court priaoner being com i'he program prepared for the occas-jTne members selected to serve on this mjtted to jail without bond ion by the State Department pf Edu- j committee are Messr.s. Hugh MacRae, The two witnesses testified that thev cation is an attractive one, and much ;wno js vice president of the Associa- were engaged with many others in 'a interest is being taken An the differ- Hon, J- J- Blair , and R. A. Parsley. game of "skin", which was played with enc communities in naving tnis pleas-; mat tnis convention had been se- cards, and that the deceased was mgly rendered. j cured for Wilmington was assured caught cheating by the prisoner, who That, patriotism should be the fea-llast week through the activity of the grew wroth and wanted his money ture of the day is in keeping with the (Chamber of Commerce, the only mat- back. This, Melvin, the winner, refus fact that the United States is now en-ter left open being the date for the ed to do, and the shooting with two gaged in a war more tremendous and ! convention. This has been decided pistols began immediately. It seemed far-reaching in its effects than any jon fr January 25. The following let- that ' for some time Melvin did not before experienced by this nation. Injter is heing sent to the members of know he was shot, but he soon dis view of this fact Superintendent oi!the Association by the secretary, Mr. covered his wound and the ambulance Public Instruction J, Y;. Joyner is I J- S. Holmes, of Chapel Hill, who is was sent for, and he was taken to the urging that tho exercises of a patriot- talso State Forester: hospital where he died shortly after- ic nature in the schools be not con-j "The Eighth Annual Meeting of the wards. The same .evidence was de fined merely to a proper observance i North Carolina Forestry Association veloped at the coroner's inquest, but of North Carolina Day on next Fri-jwill be held in Wilmington, N. C, on none of the witnesses seemed to know day, but that the program for that! Friday, January 25, 1918. The Cham- who "Possum" was, and the police had ,day be followed during the spring ber of Commerce has extended a very to work it out for themselves, term by other similar programs to be cordial invitation to meet in its rooms, Other cases disposed of by Record rendered at least once each month. so the morning and afternoon sessions er Harriss were one of assault against A strong letter along this line was will be held there. Definite arrange- Nick Elmore, a white boy, who paid ments for the evening session have so the costs and was told that if he came far not been made, but plans are un- up again within a year he would be der way to make it specially interest- severely punished. The matter grew ing to children and hold it in the out of a fight with naother boy named ail thflschool auditorium. Batts. for whom it was alleged El- nnp in the nation, and werej u neCessary to make successful the1 "In view of the present very heavy more made considerable trouble. celebration of North Carolina Day in aemanas upon our woodlands for fire- Kicnard tjoya, colored, charged with every public school in your county 'wood to replace the shortage of coal stealing two union suits from Belk for thrift, conservation, and patriot-and for saw timber to supply the war Williams Company, was allowed to en icm Tlre'e vour teachers to have the demands for shipbuilding and other ter a plea of forcible trespass and Correct-Attest I Chas. E Taylor, President of The Wilmington Savings and Trust Company, do solemn swear that N the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. CHAS. B. TAYLOR,.Pres State of North Carolina County of New Hanover. Correct Attest: ' Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th 1 day of November, 1917. ;' c. November 20, 1916 November so, 1917 J. V. GRAINGER, J. D. BELLAMY, Jr. - JDirectbrs. LYMAN DELANO: S. GRAINGER, Notary Public Deposits; f $2,943881JB4. Resources '- $3,133,290.44 $3,960,171.82' mm HEART5 BEAT FAST WHILE HARRY RICH them. The Dispatch feels that it is nnr H If A TIC 111 IC received today by Superintendent Washington Catlett, of the New Han over schools. The letter follows: "Dear Superintendent: renderinsr a Batrintio sflnrirA in thim 1 DCDtrDMe IKI TU r A I l-i a. ' j i ... riniwnmo i m inc. m , iiioiuoung me iuna neeaea to supply 1 I 4. 1 ' J 1 i m . . m mis uesire on me pan oi tne men (Continued From Page One). sro forward in this time of i renewed determination to ' keen the United States a the ,-ree and home of the an" Rr.r.n'n wit'.: h-r.o:r.T.l program well prepared and well pre sented, to advertise the meetings thoroughly through the children and demands. Our need after the war will by . personal invitation and public no- be as great or greater than now, so tices that destruction of young growth ..a.sco th. mtin? rnntimi- should be just as carefully prevented u mr. T,t 0wnn.as waste in the utilization of mature yJUOlJ till UUfeU jruui iM.din'i-. Mr. Grant gracefully rti for the unique position in was placed, in that he was iiio;1. to respond for the visitors ni. '-!' a resident of this city, v. proceeded to give a power ri;;;ent patriotic address. r'cmas Hill spoke on the sub How 1 Your Fraternity Train :" giving an address filled ;"'ful fraternal sentiment. He nut that each individual is op- ;.. inur aiu.u, u. - War Savings committee of the State that this should be sunphed 1 VY V Jf, . i, nroper sort of fuel and loaded 'z-gnse that should be of help to purposes, it behooves us all to prac- judgment was continued upon tice conservation in supplying these ment of the costs. pay- pers. umlist actively an your coun ty patriotic organizations the Coun cil of Defense, the Food and Fuel Di rectors and Committee, the Red Cross, the War Savings, etc. Col. F. H. Fries, of Winston, chairman of the NAM 1H S- T hr- !if';;(i:::ri Mr. V' "Oil! fruiv The helping hand extended 1 that can be accomplished by i'.e. unobstrusive acts of kind- in 'he life of every day were em-, (I. nnd the injunction especial ' 'inn the Juniors to see that .-.'ins are on the right track. : with proper fuel, loaded witli Village, and running with briehtlv burning. 'i np Reid. of Rockingham, who '1 p urogram for an address on Pu'v". was unavoidably kept and State director of this work, in co-operation with the State Council of Dpfense. is organizing a force of i speakers ineach county. It is and expected to pave a speaker . each, public school house on North Carolina Day to present in five or ten minutes, the War Savings work and to make a patriotic appeal to the peo ple. Co-operate heartily and actively with him, his committee, and your county Council of Defense in organiz ing this speaking force in your coun ty. "If the time is too short for all timber. "Speakers and subjects for the meet-1 ing have not yet been selected, but 'Conservation Through Wise Use' will be the theme of the discussions. The war must be carried on to a successful conclusion at all costs, but let us not d i ii oi. j. r rv forget that conservation, even of our " robable Shortage Ot L.ars UlS natural resources, will be a help rath-1 cussed at Meeting at Wrights T S E OFFICERS ally seen, even in the bigger circus es, where all precautions are taken for .safety. The trapeze has a free swing '.of about 10 feet, and in full motion carries well out over the streets. With the trapeze going at full swing Rich colmly turned somer saults, hung by one slim ankle, chang-! ,1 cu iu jouu-itir lrura iooi swing to nana-1 hold, turning and changing as fancy dictated, . and then lay stretched at full length on his back, nicely bal anced on the bar, feet and hands swinging free, while the ;folks be low turned their faces away, lest they Should witness his body come crash ing down among them. His balancing on his knees, and then standing erect on the bar brought equal thrills. who are fighting the battles of those of us who remain at hojne.- A large percentage of all the money collected at the performance goes to this fund, and all are asked to contribute lib erally. : Tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, following his aerial act, Rich will give an exhibition of strength on Mar- ; keet street, between Front and Sec- With his teeth he will pull WEATHER PROPHET ! two large automobiles along the street. The cars will be a Cole-8 and an Overland-90, furnished by the Cannon Automobile Company. DUPLIN COURT CLOSES. er than a hindrance in winning a lona war, and that thrifty.' .; remunerative frt,lt-;b-t)ri3fe, crffthe greatest blessings of a permanent peace." boro trti 'i vf-"c in w- v. a !(:' titi -. !.'.V- i:t..,j,..l :;r . ni,. 'S" ' i ll vi--,c. ; kr.-.. ;:: ; vour teachers to make adequate prep- t.: tUr Adlohratinn rf North rJS, V?TT M.IC-l'na 'dV on Deoemiar Hth. ou . up.r.sual sort of address from :, who has the reputation of most pleasing speaker, they ro wise disappointed in the ') -'instituted for him, for the cember 21st, provided the schools do not closo for the holidays before tnat date. It is very desirable, however, to celebrate the day throughout the State op December 14, if possible. Should you find a postponement of date in your county absolutely nec- t-rr.ntry. love of God and the opment of Toyal Amer- - oi the people are now more! . The devei apmeni oi iu ihan ever before, he pointed . ican citizenship and of a spirit of rh?se things the Juniors are ' " " , ,min- nWioimn n nvnmntu Tho little fellow has a real gut tor Mr. McNorton was one o? .rcerui neara m some nine f rty and patriotism, the car-muic. and handles ripif-s of the Order, are to-'with skill. per a larger part in the life and are more needed his instrument Matt- The next convention of the district will be held in July next at Shalotte, in Brunswick county. At the business session of the con vention held yesterday afternoon re ports were received from the several councils of the Order in the counties of Nw Hanover, Brunswick, Bladen ri Columbus, which constitute the Hancammon, the 10-j 16th District, the reports showing the W. H. Order to ,be strong anu gruwiug x" ;:ii- other previous period of What our fathers gave their y;';n and establish on Ameri- of today must sacri- : the utmost to maintain,( W,T)" of democracy will perish world. WMliam -' ,i of Ur and Mra. this section. The total v..,'i a delight to his hearers.jin this district is close to 3,000. I A -TRUCK Z8 - MAKE TRIPS THAT IT NOW TAKES YOU THREE Houra to cover with horse, in one hour with Smith-Form-a-Truck. GEIT RID OF EXCESS EQUIPMENT YOU MUST OWN if you arc using horses, and keep your hculing and. deliveries at maximum efficiency with minimum over head charges. CET AWAY FROM THE LOADING STATION AND maintain-an average speed of 12 to 1b rrvles an hour. This is Smith-Form-a-Truck measured ability. Apprehensive of the outlook for the coming spring when truck begins to service to our country and of sacri- move out of Wilmington and surround fice for her in her hour of need is the ing sections, the Wilmington Co-Oper-most important duty of the public ative Truck Growers' Association met onnl mT EVe? Ub,iC at Wrightsboro, Wednesday evening, school now should be a patriotic as- . sociation for organized service to our to dlscuss the possibility of a car short country and people. . The public aSe during the coming season. schools of this State and of this coun- In is anticipated that owing to thei try have never had before so good an great movement of military supplies, opportunity for such service. Here- the number of cars available for truck tofore, the work of our schools for movements will be limited. The Coast preparing for American citizenship Line, however, points out that this has been largely limited to instruc- class of cars is not much used for mil tion about the government and its ma- itary purposes and officials really ex chinery and the opportunities and pect no car shortage, though they de privileges of American citizenship cline to make guarantee in the prem War 'conditions and the needs of our ises. country now offer an opportunity that A committee on shippers and ship must not be neglected for emphasiz- ping facilities was appointed to take ing the duties and obligations of Am- up the matter. Mr. Z. W. Whitehead, erican citizenship and for practical of this city is chairman; other mem- training in these duties and obliga- bers are John R. Morris, Acorn tions through organized service. To Branch; W. C. Montgomery, Mason- illustrate: The war savings stamps boro; W, D. Rhodes, Wrightsboro, and certificates afford every child ev- and J, O. Brown, East Wilmington, ery man and woman, the opportunity Officers for the ensuing year were to cultivate the commendable virtue elected by the association as follows: of thrift, even to the point of com-, President Mr. J. O. Brown, East mendable sacrifice and to make a Wilmington (reelected), practical application of it to the serv-l Vice President Mr. B. Van. Bavel, ice of our country and of the world. Castle Haynes. Use North Carolina Day for the culti I Secretary and Business Manager vation of thrift, conservation and pa- Mr. E. H. Freeman, Winter Park triotism and for ..the practical appli- j Treasurer Mr. Chas. F. Seitter, Sr., cation of all of these virtues by child- Castle Haynes. ren and aduits to the service of their country in her hour of need. "I earnestly recommend that at least one Friday afternoon in each month until the close of the school term be set aside for a patriotic cele-! bration in every public school. It is ' our hope and intention to follow up North Carolina Day program with brief programs for such celebrations about once a month. "Very truly yours, "J. Y. JOYNER, "State Superintendent of Public Instruction." Probably the highest compliment paid the performer last night was by a number of men who turned and went away just after he began his act. They were full-grown,, strong men, but they, simply could not stand the nervous strain of watching an other human befng take such chances with life. As for Rich himself, if he has any nerves they were not working last night. All the nerves in evi dence were those displayed by the spectators. Tonight Rich will- give, his, second performance, and he announced last night that this evening he "would work f.hile blindfolded. Tomorrow aiterhoon at 3 o'clock he will give a special . matinee performance for the benefit, of the ladies and children. The last performance -will be given tomor row night. The performance tonight will be presented at 7:30 o'clock. With much better weather there will probably be a crowd present that will ; pack-the' streets around the building. Just previous to the performance last night a collection was taken for the benefit of "Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund," which proved a very creditabl eone, considering the size of the crowd. The Dispatch is endeav oring to raise this fund in Wilming ton for the purpose of purchasing to bacco for the soldiers who are serving along the firing line "over there." Hardly - a letter comes back home from one of the men that does not mention the fact that they cannot get the sort of smoking and xhewing to bacco in France that they have been accustomed to use here ;.t home, and Three White Men Acquitted of Mur der Charge Warsaw, ,N. C, Dec. - 7. Duplin county criminal . court ., closed last week. The three white men, Walter More Prevalent Than - for Many Years Sudden' . . Changes of Temperature an Immediate Cause When rheumatism fastens on an in dividual, he generally knows what th.3 trouble is. The inflammation, soreness, , ' pain, swelling joints aid ' backache, , with loss of appetite, plainly, indicate , rheumatism. Physicians differ as - to the disease, but all agree that rheu matism is caused by poison getting in-, V? to the system. Cold and moisture, witli i sudden changes of temperature, cause aggravated attacks and intense suf- ..- ; - :-. -V . fering. The first twinge of pain or.- ! Pierce, Jim Norms' and George stiffness of muscles demands quick ac- ; v; ; Knowles, who were held with the ne- t-on , ': -:, VSrj;: gro, Frank Moore, who was found " ,A , d .'-' n,ntv f. vo mnA--nt Mr. WQitor Don t suffer a minute; get from R. R. Ull li J f IVi fUV iU MX VA Vi Uf I'll V MX V-". . ..JV , Heath, were acquitted, as was also the JBallamy or any druggist a bottle of - Rheuma. It's a great spscialist s pre scription which gives relief in all forms of rheumatism. negroes, Hattie Brown and Jbutner Pickett, who were tried for the alleg' ed murder of the woman's husband, Everette Brown t brings swollen 1 ioints down to normal rpdnrps th ''W: ' Fire drills are being practiced al- Dai and restores tne waQie .svsjemWX most, daily' m the Warsaw school, this j without the least injury to. the heart. :0M being effected by the influence of the, This two weekg, treatment . is r inex- Woman's Club, through Misses Reba Meadors and Fannie- Best.. At the last meeting of the , club, . a motion was made by Mrs. Charles Carroll and carried by the members, that the srhnnl far.ultv ba reauested to train the children in, a, fire. drillr and MisS: J es Meadors and Best were appointed to make the request known, and se cure action'-ou' its. pensive and your money will be re turned if-you do not get the joyful re lief anticipated. adv. - 1 BURNS BRING DEATH. w i DOMESTIC SCIENCE VestryvElection 1 Vestrymen of St .John's Episcopal church will be selected on Monday evening, next, the voting to be done v the members between 7:30 and 9 o'clock. Ballots containing the names of those eligible have been prepared. Following the election tne new vestry will meet and organize. Garland's Body Held Pending instructions to Captain Donald MacRae, British vice consul, William Herman Drew Fatally Burned at Munitions Plant. The funeral of Mr. William' Herman Drew, who died at" Hopewell,, Va., last Wednesday, was conducted this after noon at 4 o'clock from the.residence J of his sister, Mrs, Q. J. Crater, No. 519 South Fifth Avenue, by . Rev. A. D. McClure, D. D., pastor of St. An drew's Presbyterian church. , Inter ment was at Bellevue cemetery.. The deceased was fatally burned at a munitions plant at Hopewell, .Va., 1 where he had been emyloyed for some time. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Drew, formerly of this, city, but the body of Mr. J B. Garland, who passed away eany yesterday morning, ; now of Washington, D. C. In add! vis being held at the funeral establish- ,tion to the parents there are three ais- tment of Mr. James F. Woolvin. The ters and two brothers who survive to begging that home tobacco be sent to i 'occaccd is a British subject. - mourn his loss. .- ,- heals burns CLASS IS FORMED vw mm b m m Theire is No Miss Pretlow Organizes Class at Masonboro to Start Work : First of Year h. WIU HIS IS A STANDARD ESTABLISHED BY SMITH Form-a-ruck in over 800 lines of business. SINGTON MOTOR GC inc. ROBERT G. BARR, Manager. 10 Dock Street- 111 Chestnut Street. PHONE 546 PHONE 573. IB no, First" Aid for Household Accidents All druggists sell Resmol. Keep k jar on hand. With the firsX of the year a large class in domestic science will begin work at Masonboro, the organization having been perfected on Wednesday by Miss Annie P. Pretlow, home dem onstration agent l'or New Hanover county. In her work throughout the county Miss Pretlow is meeting with the hearty co-operation of the people, and the work is proving a decided success. Miss Pretlow went to the Mason boro school on Wednesday afternoon and addressed an enthusiastic gather ing on the importance of undertaking ithis line of work. She met with ready response on the part of those present, "and a class with 14 members was organized. ; The Home Demonstration Club o' Masonboro has purchased a complete outfit for the course. This consists of a stove, cupboard, dishes and cook ing utensils. The' "money needed to provide these articles was raised , by the Community Service League oi the community. - Mr. TV. L. Parsley has very kindb donated the use of a cottage near-the school house for the use of the class, and this is being fitted up fpr the convenience and comfort of the mem bers. The work will begji , the first of the year. ' ' e Foods " TRADE MARK Most of the htttJed Package Foods are cooked,1 ready to serve. Every ounce is footL . They represent doubly wise buying today; for there are no left-overs. There's nothing to be discarded or thrown away. And there is neither shrinkage in cooking nor fuel expense. ' Cooked by Armour's scientific process, the original natural flavors are retained, the rich juices conserved. All Armour Package . Meat, products, sold under the quality guarantee of the Oval Label, are packed under the purity protection; of Government Inspection. The tett&d Package Food Line includes:- Sandwich Dainties Loaf Meats Mince Meat Peanut Butter Evaporated Milk Pork and Beans Tongues Vegetables Chili Sauce Oyster Cocktail Sauce Luncheon Beef Sliced Bacon Fruits . Rice Soups Fish Ketchup Etc: And all are uniform in quality. Wherever you see the Oval Isabel, you. may know you are getting Armour's best. Ask your dealer for any or all of these package foods. Call oar branch house manager and psk for name of Oval Label dealer in' )foar neighborhood AR M O U nCOM PAN V ' V:vvti:?'?:i -vt f 'S- U M i U 1 V' A