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INSIPT EFFORTS I THRIFT CAMPAIGN DURING THIS WEI . . . J" 111 - : ' ' APPEAL FOR SOLDIERS URGED ADVANTAGES THE WILMINGTON felSPATCH, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY; 12. 1918 .PAGE FIVI MEETING yizny Selling Agents in City Have Now Been Appointed For Stamps bpeciai (mmittee Will OH " ganize Its Work DurinV Week- OF CITY AS A PORT Long- Conference Was Held With Secretary McAdoo. on Friday CONTINUE WORK IN Mvuuvr responses were ra- ceivea yesterday to the appeals made oy iae epecwa committee of the Chamber of Commerce, which is en deavoring to arrange for the better entertainment in the eity of tno sol- CONGESTED FREIGHT fliers RtflHnr.xrl ot tvi-t- rv i I SCHOOLS TOMORROW UphCne calls trxn many dlffeient SOLUTION OFFERED sources w ur. Harris. ihiian p the sub-commitee on UosDitalitr. arm n-S? .STS5 Wamgto Has Best Port Fa- cilities on South Atlantic Coast for Utilization First Effective Force of Can vassers Will Be Ready By Wednesday to Push Sale the people of the city are kenlv in forested in the welfare of the men in service, and that there i:. a desire to nave more of thm come to Willing ten. and to come moi-e 1; CQuently. joe Saturday evemrix Snrrr for Right Now ine soiaiers wno are m tin citv lor Thp Dresent week will see the real me week-end hare beon features of The facilities of Wilmington as a beginning of the War Barings Stamps the entertainment for some time, but port were forcefully presented before campaign in this ciy and county, it is realized" that there is very Secretary McAdoo, director general of first effective body of workers in much more that can be done towards railroads, by Senator F. M. Simmons the campaign to be given instructions making the city attractive and pleas- at a lengthy conference on Friday, a a rvtnrprt actively -at work follow- ant for the men. Offers made ves- cording to advices received here yes ine the conference to be held on terday ranged anywhere from offers terday. Secretary McAdoo has stated Wednesday afternoon at the High of cots and beds to supply sleeping that the tremendous congestion Of School building between the presi- quarters to invitations from private freights at Eastern ports must be re fints and secretaries of the school homes for week-end sojourns as li&ved by the greater- utilization of t;oa nnd the reDreaentativea of guests. The committee will rinrfnsr the facilities of Southern ports, and the National Special Aid Society. the week begin actively the work of Senator Simmons took immediate ad- ui-rhiv n.eased at tne results ob- Dlannins: what shall be undertaken, vantage 01 me oppurtumiy yrewauv ait"- w i j 1 i . tained in the canvass of the High and the members are much encour School, rnembers of the county com- aged at the responses which are be toittee will tomorrow begin the work ing made so promptly. of organizing tne otner wnne scnoois The special committee is by Capt. B. A. Metts and has a num ber of sub-divisions. Dr. A. H. Hai of the city. Chairman Jos. w. Liittle tomorrow morning will have as his assistants Superintendent John J. Blair. Prof. Little, of the High School faculty, K. O. Burgwin, Esq. These gentlemen will start at 9 o'clock at the Union school, and will continue through the day on the fol lowing two days in completing the organization work among the chil dren. Then will come the general meet- ed to lay the facts in the case with regard to Wilmington before him. Previously on the same day Mr, .Tamipcs 14 rvtn In A 11 Atrial rAnrefter;- headed tattlve of" tnls city at Washington, had a long conference with the United Star Khinntnflr ftnnrri nffiftfiiln alone riss is chairman of the section on thfi aftme i,ne. and iflter conferred hospitality, Mr. Roger Moore, of the witn senator Simmons. When the xwuaij viuu, ul me section ua latter met Secretary McAdoo hv an- rnenaiy relations, Mr. Tnos. w. Da- nointment he was Drimed with facts vis of the section on commercial re- about this city, and enthusiastically lations, and Archdeacon Thos. P. Noe presented the many advantages offer or tne section on social service. ed bv this nort. This special committee is acting in it is stated that the utilization of conjunction with the efforts of the Southern ports to relieve the freight War Department Commission on congestion has been a difficult nrob A meeting of the rural teachers ot New Hanover county was held at the Hemenway school yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clook. . The meeting was exceptionally well attended, all but four out of a total of 30 teachers be ing present. . Mrs. RichardBon, of the Winter Park school, read ft paper on "Success in Teaching." The paper showed fine preparation ana aeep inougnt ana was well received. After the reading a, general discussion took place. ! Prof. Washington Catlett, county superintendent, addressed the meet- ng on the subject of grammar, and gave his long experience in the teach ing of this brannh of the curriculum. Mrs. M. L. Stover told ef the Red Cross work going on in the city and explained what was being accomplish ed along this line. She invited the co-operation of the teachers in the work going on. Prof. Catlett also spoke to the teach ers concerning the thrift stamp cam paign and said that as soon as the city schools are organized, work would begin in the organisation of the rural Bchools for the same purpose. In the afternoon the colored teach ers of rural schools met at the Pea- body school. A general discussion of school matters was entered into and much good work done. Prof. Catlett also addressed the col ored teachers on the thrift stamp cam paign and an organization will be ef fected at an early date. ing on Wednesday afternoon when Community Service in the training lem to solve, largely due to the short- the city will be mapped out in sec tions, and assignments made to each of the societies that have been form ed in the schools. It is believed that the children will prove very effective camps, which has been of inestimable age of shipping and the movement of good in the cities of ' the country coal, and for the further fact that t which contain the larger training some of the South Atlantic ports were camps. They are beinsr advised by not equipped for the quick service Mr. "W. A. Wheatly, in charge of the which will be required. workers, and excellent results are community service work at Camp This does not hold true of Wilinin? Greene, Charlotte, who recently ton, however. Here a large number made a visit, of inspection to Fort of ocean going ships can be accommc Caswell. dated at one time. The city has im ' Tt i th B-onfirtti man tn mfi th mense warehouse facilities for the Wilmineton Lieht Infantry Armory handling of stores. No congestion ex the headquarters for the work here, 1818 tni P", ana mere is an aoun ond tn wntsr the cnHai ' onMvitifta dance of labor available to handle thAr Tt. in nridAMtanA -that the T. shipping quickly and efficiently ' I lf ...... 1- : tv. t W. C. A. and the Red Cross Society uuB duu. me anticipated from their efforts The local committee will then pro ceed with the organization work among the children in the colored schools, in which they will have the Hearty support and aid of practically all the leaders of the race in the City. The county schools will follow, and with the completion of. the wo. those the city and county; will have a most effective force of canvassers have already offered to present some all the South Atlantic ports to Eu which would mean conservation The national committee sug'ges'ted men on Saturday afternoons,' each of of both tlme and coal ln Wng the to tne local - commntee v-tne v impor-ti,A-witniMlhnHhvhhnBtAA8AR -. m-ujusc. - I bM. w O"'"-"---' "I. Tl - tance of first organizing the children, and following that work with the alternate Saturdays for a period of Ll ffl SJlJS!1? eight -weeks for a beginning. Other - 'rr r.T r banks, the postoffice, the fraternal organizations of the city are expected oraers, lapor unions,- social ciuds ana 0 make similar offers. - women s clubs. This plan Is being movement in toiiowed in the mam. . Tne banks of the city are all now perpared to sell the stamps in their various denomi nations, from the thrift stamp, which costs a quarter, up to the War Sav ings Certificate, which costs some thing over $80, and has a face value of $100. The postoffice force is also efforts which are being made. Mr. Cowan, as industrial representative the United of A ty,.IS constantly ?A tne 3oD mington's advantages. Senator -Sim mons and Senator Overman have both showed keen interest in the industrial DTI) 1 lsovlliir AnnnniiinUir rs i.tv States has received the very hearty improved for the preSentation of Wil approval jl rieaiucub it uauu, nuu recently wrote to the head of ,the commission as follows: I am writ ing to express my keen appreciation devftlomnfint nf thi lt flTlrl it . hn. of the value of this unique and ex- 1Jeved that these energetic efforts wiU ceuent service. xue spirit wnu shortly materialize into visible re- -wair.n our soiaiers in America ana 1 io hnti Z 7 i Z 1 melr emency on BeBT Z"1 Following the long conference with both city and rural, having been 0f Eurooe. will be vitally affected by aotnTO us,w busilj engaged for the past several tne character of the environment sur- wino- t.tont wQO rn nt f,n B in uisyosmg ui me suuups, .uu rc,unding our mnuary irainmg tne. 0fflCe 0f Senator Simmons: the men have been meeting with a very gratifying success in their ef forts. The work of organizing the other units mentioned will be taken up just as rapidly as possible. tnairman Little has thus far ap pointed the following as selling agents: The Atlantic Coast Line of fices, the Southern Express Co. of fice, ail the banks of the city, the BOYS' LEAGUE. camps. "Senator Simmons had a lengthy conference with Secretary McAdoo today with reference to the utilization of the port of entrv on the south At- Spilirnan win ai k 10 uoy lantic, with a view to relieving the freight congestion at north Atlantic Of course, the senator in this Dr. B. W at Y. M. C. A. Today. At a meeting of the Bovb' League ports. at the Y. M. C. A. at 0 o ciock ims connection discussed with the secre- afternoon pr. B. W. Spillman will taik tary the availability of the port of Wil tlie Doys. in iu uupunum minsron as one or tne norts which nnK Dn, ir:n: . . . t nr f. . .. . . - kH ....M...1 I ... ... . "dH.-wiiiiams k.o. siore, mr. -ju. w. hearing mm me ooys uave au uuuoua siDiy mignt De utilized. Tne secre Moore, James and James, Woolworth treat, for he is a most entertaining tary, it can be said, is lending his eu & Co. Others will be appointed I soeaker. as well as always having, a lereies to work out the Drohlem of ro- witam the next few days. Any firms message worth while. 1 lieving the congestion in the utiliza or individuals who desire to handle A feature of the meeting will be a tion of these ports and no doubt in the stamps and thus assist in. the vocal solo by Miss Myrtle voilers Patriotic worir are rpniiested to an- a ply to Chairman Little One interest here in connection ith this campaign is the announce ment of Capt. Nathan O'Berry, of Goldsboro, who is a member of the State Executive Committee and rep resentative of the National War Sav ings Committee in organizing' the lumber interests of the State, that the corporations in which he is in terested have had a custom of paying 'heir directors $5 in gold for each meeting they attend, and that they how pay War Savings Stamps in stead of gold. Mr. Hugh MacRae and Mr. W. B. yooper are members of the State SUGGESTIONS OFFERED. TO SAVE WATER PIPES Lack of Plumbers Makes Imperative to Take Every Possible Care it very snort time something tangible will be adopted, looking to their use "In this matter, as in all other things, the scarcity of ships is one of the troublesome factors of the prob lem. Another element of difSculty is bhjo; lack of adequate facilities at many of these ports for quickly loading, un loading and coaling any very large number of ships at one time. ine senator expects to nave an other conference with Mr. McAdoo upon this subject a little later on.' NORFOLK'S CITY HALL THREATENED BY FIRE Portsmouth, Va., Jan. 12. Norfolk' historic city, hall, but in the early par last century, was threatened Mr. H. E. Lonsley, the well known Executive frtTviu ninner nf'this citv. when seen yes- Hanover rLMmun. I tr-Aw ctatori that, the recent freeze i"6 tb. r,,' V"r""," J,,"" "It., . I'.!- .XZZ, , T ..r(nnV .Illation lo- with destruction tonight by a fire Ot -..rriSSibfa Tir -IS : S5trt th. many pipes unknown origin, which ban in the . . : i . . ..virannr rT t n m itniifiiTitr or x aj rt tv man- Io.. Tu t to.". l-ri. 1 r- 1 . hnrcf atlff T.ne SUUILitKO Ui " " . v..w y. net ni-.i t tt-, 1 i v,c rinino- KimlriPss here. Manviwui wuitv cue yaiL ul ine liieuiun vatlCLl, J. llOlffleS JaVlS, JOan 7 .." T" UH rrlnntoor fnrnoo rst 0W0 . Jeter Hurt tt n n -r ti ;, nf th nUimberS. he statea, nave itsii. """" i"- xei, j. ii. Jiuins.r' . . th hlazfi from ClO'tlS' ttttftrinl Hum, it RHS?156. 2' EL tSrZZrZi f to the buUding nse.t. Vhe "Cor .-, v. muuic, xi. v. xvuuife, ' - . noratlon court room was mind hv n a 1-v-. . . s . a. -w i i---- . . - r T J u ru- hnwvpr. offered sev- ater and smoke. Valuable records " ou VV. f. ISDrUnt. ' ""e"-J, J.-- NAl.ilnr litre miocHnnoii-'... th. erai suggesuonB wwtu win j - - - - rsr . . . ....... nlnnVaa' hi 11 ITTfl OWBH. .11113 11- """""v" owiw wn. OKILLMAN TODAY. - - ' " in tne building fc I DU UVWVUU w w I waKe Three Addresses In the I Wi City During the Day. Si ott th. water, then open an CAPTAIN WHISTLER thre UNDER SUSPICION, COMMITS SUrCIDE (Continued from Page One). Wilmington people will today have drain cocks, tubs,; lavatory and sink rpe OnnnrtnniTiao ia..4.v Tt- n I rn not c alan ftllrih nil ClOSeta SO 36 T. -rrv.muiMCO vlr liuai ASl. liauVDbll( w . . ' V- Spillman. of Kinstor,. fortnerlv Sun- to let all water drain out of the pipes. school field secretary of the Be sure to leave water cut off until outhern Baptist Convention, and one the weather moderates, as water will Jr the beet platform speakers ln the freeze in the. pipes in day time as well cotry. as -g provided the temperature is "aptipt 0v. , . tranl fmm frefteinff. nour I and was visiting with the bank em- vice t:rA JSJSSr?? Hi. r.," in pioye. . 0. M. Hill had recently come -ie coaof r S. - -'feciuii H4r.fi. -i..-. v - ' mv : i mmwa ma irn inn hu.il wulei buuuh .w.. . . " "F"oi ijnui uu. . j. hid aiict-ouio w .-w - i wa sa graduate of the Kansas City safi'CItyk contractor, who Is building a new structure ior tne Army Bank. be Hpeaks" to the Boys' League jwfth lt It takes a low tempera college chum of Jewell and a resident OEMCB WAS HELD YESTERDAY Unusually Laige Number Pres ent to Hear Matters Pertain ing to;Work ASSOCIATED CHARITIES' REPORT FOR DECEMBER Receipts and Disbursements of Organization Doing Relief Work The report of the Associated Char ities for the month of December shows the two largest items of ex penditure for relief during that month were for groceries and fuel for the distressed. The December report does not show the very great activ ity in relieving distress through the worst of the recent severe cold, as that was for the most part in the present month. The list of receipts demonstrates the fact that the people of the city are thoroughly in sympathy with th splendid work which te Associated Charities Is accomplishing, and that they are helping with their money to continue the good work. The following is the itemized re port for the month: Receipts: New Hanover county $200; Mrs. Jessie Kenan Wise, $25; Capt. Walter G. MacRae, $30; Mrs W., $2; Cash. $50; Mrs. H. Bluethen- thal, 15; Mrs. A. S. Williams, $5; Alex. Sprunt & Sons, $50; Cathedral Auxiliary of St. Mary's Pro-Cathe dral, $5; H. W. Konig, $0.50; Mrs. G O. Thomas, $10; Mrs. Donald Mac Rae, $25; Gieschen Bros., $5; Mr. H C. McQueen, 10: Mrs. Im, $1; Miss Carrie Myers, $a; Mrs. J. C. James $0.50; Mrs. H. C. Prince, $2; Mrs. R D. Cronly, $5; Miss Annie Kidder, $2 Mrs. Hannah Shrier, $10; Miss Nellie Durham, $1; Mrs. D. C. Worth, $5 Miss Belle Thomas, $5; Clayton Giles Bellamy, $10; A Friend, $10. Disbursements: Secretary's salary, $S3.38; Catherine Kennedy Home, S12.50; groceries, $165,50; rent for those in need, $14; cash help, $7 janitor, 1.20; telephone, $2.33; wood $194.89; shoes, $1.50; gas for office. $1.50. Attractive Farm Homes in Prosper ous Florida IF you're tired of condi tions that are against you, investigate this w6rth-while proposition near and along a progressive railway sys tem. Grow large crops in a land of plenty, with well-developed communities con taining good schools and churches. Ample transpor tation facilities. Healthful climate- adequate rainfall. Every month a working month. The Florida East Coast Railway Company (Fller System) through its subsidiary com panies The Model Land Co., Perrine Grant Land Co., Chuluota Co. and Okeech obee Co., own and have for ale large areas of land auitabj a for farm or truck rardena; also town lots for homes in attractive kites. Dcn't buy any Florida lands until yon bav thi dependable information. Write today for Free Illustrated Literature Get the facts as they ore. Your in quiries will be answered promptly and fully. 3. E. INGRAHAM, Vice-President Florida East Coast Railway Co. Room 38 City Building St. Aofustine, Florida S&GQ nd Liberty. '.." -:i - C-' S-t; We have received from the Treasury, Department our quota of 4 per cent BonaV of the Second Liberty lioan and are prepared to make deliveries of bonds to those who have paid in full for same. Sll? Interim receipts issued by mis Company for bond -payments must in all casekjl be surrendered when bonds are received. The Wflmington Savings & Trust Companji 1 10 PRINCESS STREET 1887 1918s J PRQMNEN mm. T MAN VISITOR IN CITY Addressed Local Board of Fire Underwriters at Meeting Yesterday all present. Among those participat ing in the entertainment were: Col. Walker Taylor, J. O. Jteilly, S. M. Boatwright, Clayton Giles, H. F. Wil der, E. M. Beery, Stone Pulliam, tt. E. Tapp, F. A. Lord, C. L. Dickinson, ,'Malcom Owen, B. F. Brjttain, Jr., and I Ex-Mayor Joseph D. Smith. J During his. stay in the city Mr. Dun- Dar win be entertained at the home of Col. Walker Taylor, at his home on Market street. Mr. William F. Dunbar, of Atlanta, Ga., manager of the Southeastern Un derwriters Association, arrived in the city yesterday morning to pay an of ficial visit to the local Board of Fire Underwriters. He made a short ad dress at a meeting of the local board at the office of S. M. Boatwright at 11 o'clock, and discussed business with the members at that time. Mr. Dunbar is one of the best known insurance men in the country. He was at one time insurance com- 'TH ECITY OF GOD." Miller's Antiseptic Oil, Known At Snake Oil Will Positively Relieve Pain !n Fei Minutes Vested Choir Will Sing Cantata at St. James This Evening. "The City of God," the cantata by H. Alexander Matthews, will be sung in part by the full vested choir of St. James Episcopal church at the even ing service in that church tonight. Parts one and two will be used, the soprano solo in the second part being sung by Mrs. Thomas M. Green. This service is the first of a series planned for coming Sunday evening3, and it is proposed to present at every service some part or parts of the well miseioner of the State of Tennessee .known sacred musical works. and made a splendid record in that position. During the afternoon he was taken. on an automobile trip about the city and vicinity and expressed great de- lght at the great progress manifested here. In the evening he was entertained at a luncheon at the Elks Club, which the local board gave in his honor. Mr. H. C. McQueen, president of the Mur chison National Bank, and president of the Carolina Insurance Company, presided as toastmaster. Mr. Dunbar delivered an address on Loyalty." The address created such a. fln imnrasalnn that 'the local hoard asked permission tp have same print-1 ed for distribution. Mr. Dunbar mod estly granted this request. 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Everl 1 I bottle guaranteed: 25c, 50c and $1.C I '! a bottle or money refunded at Robeij -? ! R. Bellamy Drug Co. adv. i i , uiiiiuinniiiiiiEiiiiiiiiiiiiumiiiiiitmnniiiiiifniiiinniiiEJKiiiiiuiHHiUiiim I ANNUAL MEETING . ': t 1 The 65th Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners of 1H 1 Oakdale Cemetery will "be held Monday evening, Jan-i 1 uary 14thf 191-8. af 8 o'clock at the Company's office; s No. 3 Odd Fellows' Building. !( 1 W. H. HOWELL, Secretary ; illlIIIli:iIlliniIIIIIIlllI!UiIi!lllllill!!l!IIIIIIIIIIIIIiaiIIHIIII!lll!llllJ!lll!III!II NEW SPRING Bl ouses 1 2 attractive models made of voile and organdie just received. They are excep tional values at V'.. 98c Sizes 38 to 46 ;;: Also 6 new numbers which have the appearance of much higher priced waists and that we are offering at 1 .25 Sizes 38 tb 46 9 -at? i V i A In Great Bargain Serge Dresses We Are Putting on Sale Tomorrow 35 Serge Dresses which are regular $6.50 values, colors navy, black; and green ' P; At $2.98 All better Serge and silk dresses also the-" remaining coats must be sold at -J Sacrifice Prices G.:DANNENttll 20 Market Street i-
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