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HUNDREDS DELEGATES
EXPECTEFJTO ATTEND
Transportation Will Be Con
sidered at Uood Koads
Convention
PROVE ALL HIGHWAYS
ThP annual convention of the North
rorolina Good Roads association will
v held at Wrightsville Beach,
insut , 8 and 9, with head
otters at the Oceanic hotel. At the
n convention, held at Wrightsville
l"iqi6 there were over 1,200 dele-
h1 Tt is flTnflrtftd that
rate rceia,-ti r -
this "convention will measure up with
tlose
oe wnicn liiivc svjuic ujui o, iu
-ibly surpass in importance of dls-
pOS
Missions any mi.u yiwtt
The Keynote ui mo wucuuuu win
j:,nc?cirTi nf wave: onrl mcmn a
fnr securing systems of highways,
virh state ana uauuuw, vuuucuuug
nnntV Seal wnu wuuvjf ek, v;iu
,-jth towns and with each other; to
other with great trunk lines leading
ftiro all adjoining states. Such a sys-
tem ot roaas uas ucen isutrieu in
Xorth Carolina, but it is of vital im
portance to the state not only to com
nipte such a system, but also to pro
vide better surfacing materials for
tie portions oi tnese trunic mgnways
which have to support the heaviest
One of tne most vuai proDiems or
transportation, and undoubtedly the
public roads can ana win nelp to a
great extent in solving this problem,
it is therefore important for every
patriotic citizen who is interested to
telp in solving this problem.
Public discussions create puDitc sen
timent and lead to public action. Ev
ery citizen in North Carolina consti
tutes a unit in the formation of public
opinion. It is therefore of vital in
terest to every county, town and
community of the state to be repre
sented in these discussions, which
Till help to solve problems to meet
the present crisis and contribute to
our state's great future.
HI THE LOCAL ELKS
Flag day exereses were held by Wil
ington lodge, No. 532, B. P. O. E., In
Elks' temple last evening, beginning
c 8:30 o'clock, and an elaborate pa
rotic program was carried out, as
Sots:
'itualistic exercises -By officers of
tst lodge.
feyer By the chaplain, Rev. C.
xknen.-
Reading, "History of Our Flag" By
Louis Goodman.
"My CountrjTTls of Thee" By. the
choir.
Altar service, forming liberty bell
By officers of the lodge.
"Auld Lang Syne'i Audience.
Elks' Tribute to the Flag By A. J.
Mitchell. P. E. R.
Address By John I. Bellamy.
"Star Spangled Banner" By the
choir.
The following is a list of Wilming
ton Elks now serving, their country in
tae army and navy:
Geo. B. Annlewhite. W. H. D.
Banck, Lieut. Paul J. Baahon, E. P.
burger, Lieut. W. G. Davis. H. H.
Ford, W. L. Futrelle. Col. E. h- Gil
mer, Lieut. A. B. Holmes, Owen D.
Holmes. Robert A. Kiner. Cant. C- C.
Loughlin, P. J. Lumley, Neil O. Mf
Dnffy, Capt. Philip Minor, J. G. Old
enbuttel, Lieut. H. B. Peschau, E. R.
eterson. A. Rosenman. Bert M.
Schwarb, E. M. Shepherd, Col. H. W.
Stickle, C. L. Terry, D. A. Herring.
In the News
Cardinal
jo share with President Wilson the
Honor of election today to foreign
membership in the French Academy of
Moral and Political Science, is the
wrote prelate who defied the author
lty of the Germans when they over
r Belgium, in which country he
stands as the head of the Catholic
Jtiurch. The Huns arrested him, made
JIm Prisoner, prevented him from at
tending divine service and in many
ys endeavored to silence Belgium's
jwoic priest. But they failed to sup
Press him, to the great chagrin of von
sng, the governor general of Bel-
rnor to his election as arch
0;shop of Malines and primate of Bel-
Jny years a professor in the famous
XJUUVCUU.
JohTlTltr T7t, 1 i i
ti , - "cib was hbbu on net vans
1ck Rudolph accompany him to
'"ui nad the veteran pitcher not
ned up with the Braves.
TO MAKE AMERICA
A GREAT FORCE
SanHa
Cinn v Ulie, June 14. ine xa
"n, the official organ of the govern
tv"1. Publishes an article wheih says
the government of the United
desires to form a political bloc
i f ! natlons of South America
JJ 5e obiect of moving in concert
'hat tv, in future affairs. It adds
o a y.7 oryan iormuia for submitting
tl auoa au quesuons ariaing
Eusn,- uaa swepi asiae in
fcontl WttlCn had bee11 felt in
f e -erican countries to the poli-
!j - tue unuea states. Thear
orLJ?es with felicitations over the
t stv rtJ-f the United States which
"ticai f Ke au Ame"ca a po-
lower" great commercial
IthJ11-6 same sentiment is echoed by
per journals.
UK W EXERCISES
bib w w mm m cim does mm are coming what i
FOR ACADWOF MUl NOT OPPOSE RAISE LATTER PART OF MONTH PRuSlSM
Dr. Derbyshire Will Address
on Y. M. C. A. Work
There Tomorrow
AT FIRST CHURCH, ALSO
The principal evnt in Wilmington
tomorrow and one that all are looking
forward to with a great deal of pleas
ure is the address by Dr. Albert J,
Derbyshire, of Brooklyn, N. Y., who
will speak at the Academy of Music
at 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon on
army Y. M. C. A. work. Plans for
the reception and entertainment of
Dr. Derbyshire are complete and the
following committee members will oc
cupy chairs on the stage with the dis
tinguished speaker: ,
Advertising: h. J. Poisson, Jesse
F. Roache, C- VanLeuven, J. B. Rice.
J. S. Brown and Harry Woollcott. Re
ception: Dr. J. J. Hurt, J. W. Buck,
W. S. Clayton and William Struthers,
Jr. Invitation: Thomas W. Davis and
Robert Ruark. Press: R. D. Dickson,
J. A. Livingston and I. F. Cates.
These plans were formulated at a
meeting held yesterday morning in the
office of Col Walker Taylor and was
for the primary object of appointing
committees.
Dr. Derbyshire's first address will
be delivered at the First Baptist
church at 11 o'clock in the morning.
He has just returned from active serv
ice in Franee, spending six months in
the front lines, and naturally is in
position to give his audience a clear
insight as to what is transpiring there,
bringing home t oall a fuller realiza
tion of the need of men for Y. M. C.
A. work over there.
No" one in Wilmington will want
to miss Dr. Derbyshire's address.
There is a certain glamor thrown
around those who have been "aeross"
and anything they may say concern
ing what is transpiring over there will
be heard with keen interest.
REMAINS INTERRED IN
OAK DALE YESTERDAY
The remains of James U. Moore,
whose death occurred February 12 at
his home in Little Rock, Ark., was
laid tenderly to rest yesterday mora
ing at 10 o'clock in Oakdale ceme
tery, funeral services being conduct
ed from the graveside y Archdeacon
Thomas P. Noe. The' body reached
the city Wednesday, accompanied by
members of the family, and was taken
to the Princess street funeral parlors
of W. E. Yopp. Illness in the family
prevented funeral arrangements first
planned and the body was embalmed
for transportation to this city. The
deceased was a brother of Jerry
Moore, of this city, and had other
relatives living in this section. He is
survived by his wife,.. who was Miss
Mollie Costin, this city. Several chil
dren also survive.
THE SUMMER SERIES
OF SERVICES BEGIN
At St. Andrew's Presbyterian
church the session will meet at 10:30
a. m. preparatory to the communion.
At night the summer series of serv
ices will begin at 8 o'clock in the lec
ture room. The topics of the Christian
Endeavor society will be used. During
June the pastor will condcut these
services. The male quartette will
have charge of the singing and Miss
Julia Post, the church organist, will
have- her place. These services have
proven most profitable in the past. All
are invited to these services.
MRS. EMMA JORDAN
DIED EARLY TODAY
Mrs. Emma E. Jordan died at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.
M. Lord. 615 Queen street, at 4:35
o'clock this morning, after a lingering
illness. She was 39 years of age. Be
sides her husband, Herbert H. Jordan,
two children, Harry and Grace, and
her parents, she leaves four sitsers
and three brothers, Mrs. C. E. Turner
and Mrs. C. M. B. Koch, of Roanoke,
Va.; Marian and Cassandra Lord, of
this city; J. H. Lord, of Philadelphia;
C. A. Lord, of Albermarle, N. C; R.
E. Lord, of Hopewell, Va.
The funeral will be held from the
Church of the Good Shepherd Sunday
afternoon at 5 o'clock, conducted by
the Rev. F. D. Dean.
Fred Merkle, the Cubs' first sacker,
has been playing in the big show for
a dozen years, first with the Giants
and later with the Dodgers, but he
never played better ball than he is
playing right now for the Cubs.
Doc Johnston, the old Pirate first
sacker now with Milwaukee, has been
hurnine ud the American association
with his dazzling playing. Up to the
time an Injured leg put njm on tne
hosnital list Doc was leading the A. A.
in batting, run-getting and base-steal
ing.
OUR DAILY BIRTHDAY PARTY
Max F. Meyer, a German-born pro
fessor in the University of Missouri,
who has won admiration by his loyalty
to America, born at Bantsio 45 years
ago today.
Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus, one
of the retired officers of the United
States navy recalled to active service,
born at Belleville, 111., 67 years ago
today.
Mme. Johanna Gadski, celebrated
operatic and concert singer, born in
Prussia 46 years ago today.
Frank E. Elwell, the first American
sculptor to have an example of his
work erected in Europe, born at Con
cord, Mass., 60 years ago today.
Ernest Lister, governor of the state
of Washington, born at Halifax, Eng
land, 48 years ago today.
Rt. Rev. John P. Tyler, Episcopal
bishop of North Dakota, born 56 years
ago today. ,.. ... '-.Mfe:
: THE WILMINGTON DISPATCH; SATURDAY, JUNE 15,' 1 91 8. : -
Corporation Commission Re
quested to Render Decision
on Tidewater's Petition -
HELD A LIVELY MEETING
Following a long and at times con
troversial session yesterday afternoon,
the city council sent a telegram to
the state corporation commision ask
ing that body to render an immediate
decision in the matter before it with
regard to granting an increase in
rates as requested by the Tidewater
Power company. The telegram was
prompted by the demand of the repre
sentative of the shipping board that
some assurance be given by Tuesday
that the power company was in a po
sition to furnish adequate service for
the proposed enlargement of the. local
shipyards.
The session of council consumed
something like three hours of time,
and the discussion was participated in
by quite a number of citizens but the
lively part of the meeting was between
President Hugh McRae, of the Tide
water company, and City Attorney
Ruark, concerning the latter's attitude
at the hearing before the corporation
commission. Mr. Ruark denied that
he bad been instrumental in holding
up t e commigion's decision, and was
inclined- to lay the blame upon- the
Tidewater officials for delay in fur
nishing the commission with the in
formation requested in a series of
questions submitted at the instigation
of the city attorney. Mr. Ruark ad
mitted that he personally was. opposed
to the proposed raise, declaring his
belief that the earnigs of the Tide
water under the present rate were en
tirely sufficient for Its needs when
based on the active capital employed.
After the discussion the council
adopted the following resolution offer
ed by Councilman McCaig:
"The council is not and has not been
opposed to an increase of rates, re
quested by the Tidewater Power com
pany, if the corporation commission
believes it to be entitled thereto. It
has simply .taken steps through the
city attorney to have the question ful
ly investigated and acted upon intelli
gently, "It respectfully urges the corpora
tion commission to render an imme
diate decision, the matter of time be-.
Ing vitally necessary to the interests
of the city of Wilmington, under re
cently arisen urgent conditions, look
ing to an extension of the shipyard."
After reviewing the circumstances
under which the shipyards were
brought here, and his company's part
In the work of inducing them to locate
here, the solution of the problems that
have arisen out of the new industry,
Mf. MacRae continued:
"The Tidewater Power company has
complied fully with its original agree
ment with the emergency fleet corpo
ration, which was essential to the es
tablishment of the first four ways;
and is in a position to carry out this
agreement with the plant and equip
ment already in existence; but the
company cannot contemplate an in
creased investment of $500,000 with
the high cost of materials and labor
as at present unless the request for
increase of rates made to the corpora
tion commission is decided favorably.
The commission has no method of op
erating more cheaply than other cor
porations under similar circumstances,
and the necessity for Increased rates
is being generally recognized both by
the government and by public service
commissions.
"The citizens of Wilmington have
an opportunity to obtain without effort
what is virtually an additional ship
yard, provided the opposition author
ized by council before ttte corporation
commission does not result in a delay
of the commission's decision which
will prove fatal. A great Englishman
has described luck as 'being prepared
to take advantage of an opportunity.'
The citizens of Wilmington have good
fortune offered to them, and its ac
ceptance or rejection is a question for
them to decide. The Tidewater Power
company is not asking for a loan from
the emergency. fleet corporation, and
it is not asking for the additional
business; in fact, it sees serious dan
ger in the additional business on ac
count of the high prices of materials
and labor necessary in the construc
tion of a new plant.
"The company is not questioning
the motive of anyone in opposing the
increased rates, and would be entirely
willing to leave the question to any
competent commercial body to decide.
All of the facts have been placed be
fore the corporation commission, and
the questions asked by Mr. Ruark have
been answered. Mr. Ruark has based
his argument before the commission
on last year's business and on certain
selected figures from the expert's re
Dort. leaving out of consideration very
vital and important figures also sub
mitted and from the same expert's re
port. The city attorney's conclusions
on last year's business aiffer from
those of the experts.
"The Tidewater Power company's
request for increased rates is based on
the known increased costs of opera
tion for this year, of which Mr. Ruark
could not have definite knowledge
other than that obtained from our
statement.
"Undoubtedly the opposition which
the corporation commission assumes
to be the sentiment of the council of
the city of Wilmington and represen
tative of the public wish, has been the
cause of the delay of the decision of
the commission. In this situation,
brought about by the visit of Mr.
Towle and Mr. Dilks, the responsibil
ity for delay should be clearly de
fined. In my opinion the Increase in
rates will be granted eventually, be
cause they are essentia to successful
operation and theyje Jgjjpptfed
t - i m lm i
Convention Will Be Addressed
by Monsieur Frederick
AKain, of Paris
PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
The twentieth annual meeting of
the North Carolina Bar association,
to be held at the Oceanic hotel,
Wrightsvilie Beach, June 25-27, inclu
sive, will be addressed by Monsieur
Frederick Allain, of Paris, counselor
to the French high commission in this
country, a distinct feature within it
self. The historical address will be
made by Major John W. Graham, of
Hillsboro. The convention is expect
ed to be well attended. The complete
program is:
Tuesday, June 23th, 8:13 p. m.
Association convenes, the president,
A. W. McLean,, of the Lumberton bar,
presiding. , " "jJE!
Address of welcome o. V. Cow
per, of the Kinston bar.
Response by T. L. Caudle, of the
Wadesboro bar.
President's address by Hon. A. W.
McLean.
Wednesday, June 26th, 10 a. m.
Historical address by Major John
W. Graham, of the Hillsboro bar, on
"Some Events in My Life; Some Law
yers I Have Known."
Reports of committees.
' ' Afternoon Session, 3 p. m.
Address by Monsieur Frederick Al
lain, of Paris, counsellor to the French
high commission.
Evening Session, 8:30 p. m.
Address by Hon. R. H. Welch, gen
eral counsel of the Federal Land
Bank, Columbia, on "The Relation of
the Bar to the Success of the Federal
Farm Loan System in the Third Fed
eral Land District."
Thursday, June 27th, 10 a. m.
Address by Hon. W. J. Adams, of
the Carthage bar.
Reports of executive committee and
committee on admission to member
ship will be presented at Tuesday
evening's session. Reports of other
standing committees will be present
ed at Wednesday morning's session,
except that of committee on memo
rials, which will be presented at Wed
nesday afternoon's session.
The executive committee Is com
posed of H. L. Stevens, chairman; H.
F. Seawell, Frank Nash, A. A. Hicks,
R. H. Sykes, J. W. Plesa and A. W.
McLean.
Committee chairmen and commit
tee members for the association are
as follows,:
Admission to Membership Walter
E. Brock.
Legislation and Law Reform Wm.
P. Bynum.
Memorials G. S. Bradshaw.
Legal Education and Admission to
the Bar J. S. Manning.
Judiciary E. F. Aydlett.
Grievance George Rountree.
Legal Ethics Frank Thompson.
To Revise and Improve the Tor-
rens Land Act Walter Clark.
On Uniform Legislation Clement
Manly.
Committee on Admission to Mem
bershipFirst district, J. C. B. Eh
ringhouse; second, A. R. Dunning;
third, R. C. Dunn; fourth, Walter D.
Slier; fifth, J. B. James; sixth, George
R. Ward; seventh, Willis Smith;
eighth, Robert Ruark; ninth, R. W.
Herring; tenth, S. M. Gattls; eleventh,
S. P. Graves; twelfth, Dred Peacock;
thirteenth, Walter E. Brock; four
teenth, W. S. O'B. Robinson, Jr.; fif
teenth, Hayden Clement; slxteejh,
Clyde R. Hoey; seventeenth, T. B.
Finlay; eighteenth, Solomon Gallert;
nineteenth, Zeb F, Curtis; twentieth,
Felix E. Alley.
Pitcher Fred Toney, of Cincinnati,
won his first five games this season.
for by practically every public service
corporation throughout North Carolina
and throughout the country."
Roofing Time
Now is the time to
look over your roofs.
If they need renewing,
use Barrett's Everlastic
"Rubber" Roofing.
Barrett Everlastic is the
ideal roofing for any steep
roofed building.
EVERLASTIC
ROOFING
will save you many dollaza
in the future.
For over half a century
Barrett's Roofings hare)
been known all over the
world for their high quality.
The name "Barrett" is your
.guarantee. We carry a full -line
in on-, two- and three
ply. Nails' and cement in
each roll.
N. Jacobi
Hardware Co.
sAiJLr
The actions of the German armies
in Belgium, in Poland and in north
era France have blotted the record
of humanity.
This policy of Prussianism this
deliberately adopted "frightfulaesa"
with it saftennath of Wood and
tears, is one of the great wrongs
against which America fights today.
The evidence in the cae is set
forth in an official book just pub
lished by the United States gov
ernment. .
A. copy of this book will be sent,
free to any reader of The Dispatch.
It is, based on the reports of
American diplomats and relief
workers, on the protests of high
church authorities, on official Gets
man proclamations, on the field
diaries of German soldiers.
To secure a copy of this free
book send your name and address
with a 2-cent stamp for return post
age to The Wilmington Dispach
Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Haskin, Director, Washington, p.
C. Ask; for "German War Prac
tices.1 ONE YEAR AGO TODAY IN WAR
June 15 Subscriptiona to first lib
erty loan closed, with large oversub
scription; American mission, headed
by Elihu Root, welcomed at Petrograd.
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berk,
man arrested on charges of conspiracy
to defeat the draft law.
The number of American league
.30Q hitters was increased from 15 to
20 within a week, while the National
held fast their old squad of 18 heavy
stickers.
tm mum efr a m sihes
"Full of Wear,
Light As Air"
Summertime Suits made
from
Mohair, Palm
n Beach, Cool
Cloth, Etc.
The modish summer
time fabrics that combine
style, service and comfort
find first place in the
choice of men who are
particular.
Every garment
bear a David's La
bel, which stand
for the highest
type ef mohair
made.
The A. David
Company
Hart, Schaffner & Mane Clothing
Schohie Hats
Just R
Shipment Milans. Pretty, large shapes, in grey and
sand. Blower, Feather.
HOSE HOSE HOSE
MISS ALMA BROWN
Safety and Service
The Wilmington Savings and Trust Company has always tried to do its full
share in the upbuilding and progress of this community.
It has tried to show its appreciation of business entrusted to its care by giv
ing courteous and painstaking service to its customers.
Since our country has been at war it has tried to render every, possible service
to the United States Government. It has actively pressedthe sale of War Savings
Stamps and Liberty Bonds, and has given as much care and attention to these
affairs as to transactions from which it derives profit.
We invite you to make this bank YOUR bank.
Capital $100,000.00
Earned surplus c 400,000.00
Resources 3,500.000.00
The Wilmington
Oldest -aedtfisreest Nprth
The next time
you buy calomel
ask for
The purified calomel tab
lets that are entirely free
of all sickening and sail
vating effects.
Medicimil virtues vastly wprved.
Goaruteed fcy your druggist. Sold
only in sealed packages. Price 35c
JSOFUONG,
PRITIY, SIIKY
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straight like picture sad so
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Dandruff. Fallinr Hair and
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We have in stock a very large
assortment of
SUN GLASSES
In all shades and sizes, at the- very
lowest prices.
WHY PAY MORE?
Come in and see us about your
eyes. Eyes tested and glasses fitted
from $L00 up. ,
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300 Rooms, 225 with Rath and Stover
Opposite Museum of Natural History
Surrounded by parka. Half a Block of eatraaa SSv
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Room, with me of bath .... $1.54 per dtp
Parlor, bedroom and bath, with
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Parlor, two bedrooms and baths.
tbjPter. three or four persons .
J5.Q0 to $4.00 per day.
Excellent Restaurant. Moderate Pries.
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A Good Room wrtk Bath
at 2.00 to 3.00 Per Day
Is Hard to Find,
But Ac Editor of this Paper wiH
tell you 1 on can get
ac lae re
Hotel Gregorian
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