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' -5 A rHE MOKNiNG STAR, WILMINGTON, N. ,C, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1918. SDL ! : .i v '1'-'? i t i I V - n - i. i :t - 1 . ., OCI At and PERSONAL TO HIS MOTHER. ' (Private R. V. Brady of the 110th .u ;n,r rtf Rifhmond. says The iiem oiunc'j - - . Richmond Journal, went from that .' city several months ago and saw ac tive duty in the fighting front. In the desperate fighting of the latter part of September he was killed while up at the front. Just before the bat tery was engaged, early in the month, he recalled the birthday of his mother and sent her the following bit of verse, a beautiful tribute of love for the mother who was waiting, will wait in vain for the return of her soldier son:) And here's a line to mother. The best of all the lot, With a simple little messages Just a sweet forget-me-not.' It's sent to her from someone. Sealed with a kiss of love. To wish her joy and comfort, And blessings from above. May it find her well and happy, As the morn I went away; May it make her burdens lighter As she works from day to day. May it chase away the wrinkles From hr apt-to-worry brow, , And keep that smile a-smiling Till we've finished up this row. There's a brighter day a-coming For us and those back home; There's ships of Joy and Happiness To sail us o'er the foam. And sights will be most wonderful, As loved ones greet each other, But none will be so tender as "When "Sonny" meets his mother. Miss Eliza Moore returned to her home in Rocky Point yesterday mornj lng after spending several days with friends in the city. Misses Marion Johnson and Lula ' Boswell, of Portsmouth, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L.. Markman. The ex pect to remain in the city until Mon day. A wedding of interest to many friends took pjace at the rectory of the Church of the Good Shepherd at noon yester day when Miss Fredericka Salamons, of Raleigh, became the bride of An drew T. Bryan, of this city. The cere mony was performed by Rev. Frank D. Dean in the presence of a few "friends of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan will make their home in this city. A chafing-dish party will be given this evening from 8 to 10:30 o'clock by the Christian Endeavor society of St. Andrew's church for all soldiers and sailors stationed in the city. The even ing will be filled with games and music, and all men in uniform who at tend are promised a good time. The party will be given in the church par lors, corner of Fourth and Campbell streets. WWGHTSVILLE SCHOOL HAS. ENJOYABLE ENTEETAINMENT An ice cream supper and entertain ment was given at the Wrightsville school house last night by the teacher, Miss Campbell, and pupils, which was largely attended and much enjoyed. The school building was decorated with the national colors and presented quite n attractive scene. During the evening ice cream and peanuts were sold and a cake raffled. The proceeds will be used in providing Christmas stockings for Belgian children. . COMPANY B. ENTERTAINS AT DINNER AND DANCE A very enjoyable social affair was a dinner and dance given last evening by the soldiers of Company B, 17th battalion, . at the W. L. I. armory in honor of young ladies in the city. At 7:30 oclock the mess hall at the rear of the armory was thrown open and the guests, 160 in number, aranged themselves eround two long banquet tables on which a sumptuous five course dinner was served. Capt C. J. Blount, Jr. acted as toast-master. After dinner the guests adjourned to .the reception room of the armory and .engaged in dancing. Music was fur nished by Misses Edna and ILouis'e La nier, and several vocal selection were -rendered by Miss Elizabeth Sheehan. Among the features of the entertain 'ment were several comedian acts given by James McCoy. Mr. McCoy has quite a bit of histrionic ability and provoked a gale of mirth by his "black-face im personation. The pool room on the second floor of the armory was fitted up - as a smoking room, and cigars, cigarettes and cold drinks were served " 1 vr9i t BAKERS COCOA is a delicious and whole some drink of great food value and absolute purity. V Chocolate antl eflcoa M flavor, and energy -giving material to a diet and their use will help in many ways in this preparation 'of inflat able, nourishing dishes from those foods of which there is an abundance." Booklet of Choice Reatpe WALTER BAKER & CO. Limited DORCHESTER" - MASS. Established 1780 Ml there to the guests. Two real gypsy crones, members of the band of gypsies encamped near the city, were sheltered under a canopy in one corner of the smoking room and told the past and future of guests who presented their palms for inspection. The rooms were tastefully decorated with flaming autumn leaves and gold and green streamers. A patriotic note was struck in the menu cards, which displayed the ' red, white and blue of Old Glory and a sheaf of flags of the allies. Those In the receiving line to wel come the guests were kr. and Mrs. George Mitchell, Captain and Mrs. Blount, Major and Mrs. Jtfewman and Miss Black. NEWS OF THE SOLDIER Sergt.-Maj. Theodore S. James, sev enth trench mortar battalion, has ar rived safely overseas, news of which was contained in a letter received last night by his mother, Mrs. Thomas C. James, 1811 Market street. DOTS Rev. A. D. McClure, pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, will preach at Castle Hayne tomorrow af ternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Troy Castrett and Miss Louise E. McMurray, both of this city, were mar ried at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the ceremony being performed by Jus tice G. W. Bornemann in his office on Princess street. A few friends of the young couple witnessed the ceremony Two deeds were filed for record yesterday: C. H. Haskett and wife to Li. Ia Merritt and wife for $100 and other considerations, lot on the south western corner of 20th and Woolcott streets; J. D. Edwards and wife and Li. W. Moore and wife to John J, Mc Koy and wife for $100 and other con siderations, lot at the southeastern intersection of 13th and Orange streets. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Frank Thompson, Qf Jacksonvflle, N. C, formerly state senator, spent yesterday, in Wilmington on business. CARPENTERS DEMAND ; ONE DOLLAR AN HOUR 2,50O Members of Building Trades Un ion at Norfolk to Strike Long shoremen to Quit, Too. Norfolk, Va., Nov. 15. Declaring that their demand for an increase in wages has been ignored 2,500 members of the allied building trades councils in Norfolk and vicinity have been or dered out tomorrow by the union. Meetings are in progress tonight to arrange the final details of the walk out. Both government and civilian building operations will be tied up by the strikers, the leaders claim. The men are demanding ?l an hour. They now receive 81 cents. According to leaders the strike also will be general throughout this di vision of the Atlantic seaboard where it is declared the tradesmen are being underpaid. Government construction work in the navy yard, naval base, army depots in Norfolk and Newport News, it is declared will be tied up by the walkout. Refused working cards by employ ers who declare they are no longer necessary, union longshoremen tonight served notice that they would quit work tomorrow unless these cards are issued along with their pay envelopes. Over 7,000 men are said to be affiliated with the local unions. The large ma jority are employed on war jobs. abso lutely essential as long as the Ameri can troops are in France. INFLUENZA AGAIN ON INCREASE IN RALEIGH Alarming Number of IVevr1 Cases and Serious Cases E. R. Carroll Dead. Lift Ban Too Soon. (Special Star Telegram.) Raleigh, Nov. 15. The influenza epi demic seems to be taking a fresh hold on Raleigh from, numerous new cases being reported the past two or three days, and the serious cases that have developed. An especially notable death today was that of E. R. Carroll, well known young business man, who was sick only three or four days. He was especially public spirited and was an active church worker, being a member of the board of deacons of the Tabernacle Baptist church. There are numbers of very serious cases at this time, but the increase in the number of cases has not necessi tated resumption of emergency; hospi tal service. The daily reports the past few days have shown from 25 to 50 new cases each. It is very much feared that the in creases in the number of cases reported will necessitate speedy renewal of the ban on public meetings and there is the general apprehension that the lift ing of the ban early in the week and general resumption of public meetings has given rise to the setback In the epidemic conditions. THREE ARE KILLED AT SHELL LOADING PLANT Foreman and Two Operators Meet Death and Several Others are In jured at Penniman, Va. Penniman, Va., Nov. 15. Three, men were killed in an explosion at the shell loading plant of the DuPont Engineer ing company here today. The explosion occurred in Number 3 the large calibre unit, and. .besides, kill ing three several others were seriously hurt. Those killed were Foreman W. S. Thomas, whose home is in Texas, and operators Clem Reese and W. T. Cavan ah, Carlos Plummer, an oiler, sustain ed serious injuries and his death is ex pected to result. John Hundley, Walter Hart and Walter Hudson, operators, also sustained injuries. The explosion took place in the room containing extruding machine No. 2 which had just been inspected by the supervisor, who had given the fore man instructions to move over to an other machine pending pome repairs thereto. The supervisor had barely left i place. The cause of the -accident is unknown. -The property damage -was j inconsiderable. v , ; ... - Picked Up Around Town Colonel Taylor to Speak. c Rally day service will be held at 3 p. m. at Immanuel Presbyterian church tomorrow and CoL Walker Taylor will make an address. All are invited and a special invitation is made to men. Dr. Hurt's Sermon Sunday. The second of a series entitled "Some Funeral Sermons Made Possible by the War," will be delivered at the First Baptist church Sunday evening by Dr. John Jeter Hurt. The subject will be, "The FuneraLof Autocracy Over There and Over Herb." The public Is invited. Advent Christians Here. The Eastern North Carolina confer ence of the Advent Christian church will convene in the Fourth Street Ad vent Christian church Thursday morn ing of next week at 10 o'clock. The public is invited to attend all the ser vices. Return From Charleston. Charles B. Newcomb returned yes terday from Charleston, S. C, where he attended a Scottish Rite reunion held there Tuerday, Wednesday and Thursday. There was a class of 77 on whom were conferred degrees from the fourth to 32nd, inclusive. E. L. White also attended the reunion. Death of Dr. Savage. Dr. Thomas Rutherford Savage, a brother of Rev. William Rutherford Savage, formerly of Blowing Rock, died on the 12th of November at his home in New. York city, according to a let ter received yesterday. Dr. Savage had relatives in this section of the state and friends will learn of his death with regret. Court Adjourned Today. Superior ourt convened yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and after re maining in session for only 10 min utes adjourned until this morning. The criminal docket has been cleared but there are a few motions in civil ac tions that will be heard by Judge Stacy this morning before final ad journment is taken. Parolled For Three Months. Rosa Morrison, a young colored girl who was arrested Thursday charged with the larceny of jewelry from the lady by whom she was employed as a nurse, was found guilty in recorder's court yesterday morning. Her case was transferred to. the juvenile docket and the defendant parolled with Vic toria Loftin for three months. Subjects at St. Andrew's. Two interesting subjects have been announced for the Sunday services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian church. The morning subject will be "The Wisdom of God," while at the evening hour Dr. McClure, the pastor, will preach on "A Certain Nobleman Went Into a Far Country to Receive for Himself a King dom and to Return." Two Bis Persimmons. Among the fine fruits which grow to perfection in Eastern North Caro lina none surpass the Japanese per simmon. D. J. Joyner, of Wrights boro, sent The 43tar a couple yesterday, fully ripened, the November frosts hav in been sufficient to make them de licious. They weighed about 12 ounces each- No Smoking on Cars. In carrying out -one of the recom mendations made in the report of the grand jury submitted to Judge Stacy Thursday afternoon, the management of the Tidewater Power company yes terday had "No Smoking" signs con spicuously displayed- in the company's cars and instructed motormen and con ductors to see that the law "requiring no smoking on closed cars is enforced. Negroes Pledge $138. The sum of $138 was pledged to the united war work fund by a gathering of colored people at Wrightsville church last night, according to a re port made by. E. G. Storey, county di rector of the war work drive among the negroes, who presided at the meet ing and delivered an address to the negroes. His audience promised to raise $300 before the campaign closes Monday. Rev. Mr. Hall Comes Back. Rev. W. G. Hall, who was pastor of the Southside Baptist church for more than six years, has been called again and this time has accepted and will re turn on or before January 1 to take up the work as left by Rev. R. P. Walk er, who died during the late epidemic of influenza. Mr. Hall's acceptance of the call is a matter for rejoicing among his congregation, and to many friends outside his church in this city. Fire Yesterday Afternoon. . The residence of J. A. Orrell, 822 Grace street, was damaged by fire yes terday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. A portion of the roof was burned, but1 the blaze was quickly checked through the efficient work of the firemen, who arrived at the scene in time to prevent the spread of the flames. The fire is said to have originated from the care lessness of children playing with some matches. Major - Stedmttn Here. Maj. C. M. Stedman, member of con gress from the Fifth North Carolina district, spent yesterday in the city, on a hurried visit to relatives and friends, and returns to Washington this morning. Friends in Wilmington were glad to see the distinguished con gressman again. He is very popular here and Wilmington people are al ways glad to have him visit the city, whioh he "loves" almost as well as a regular Wilmingtonian. Funeral of Mr. Salmon. Funeral service for George H. Sal mon, living at 3 1-2 South Second street whose death occurred Thursday after noon at 3. o'clock at James Walker Memorial hospital, was conducted from W. E. Yopp's undertaking establish ment at 11 o'clock yesterday morning under the direction of the Salvation Army. Interment was in Bellevue cemetery. The deceased, who was 50 years old, had been ill several months. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death. Auto-Street Car Collision. A Ford automobile, owned and driven by G. F. Casteen, of Rocky Point, wan slightly damaged yesterday afternoon in a collision with a street car at Front and Market street. Mr. Casteen turned out of Market going north on Front, just in front of the car. He was driv ing along by the side of the track with sufficient room for the street car to pass, but in turning to the left to go around an automobile standing on the street in front of McEachern's market he -went too near, the track and the car struck the fender, badly damaging It. The front axle was also more or less damaged but none of the occupants of the car. was. hurt," ..." OW WATER IN CAPE FEAR IS HAMPERING NAVIGATION Boats Drawing Only SYa Feet Are Handicapped, Fayettevllle Wants Something- Done. (Special Star Correspondence.) Fayetteville, Nov. 15. That the con dition of the Cape Fear river from a transportation standpoint is "deplor able" is made, known to the directors of the Fayetteville chamber of com merce in a report made to that body by Secretary King. Information had been received from the Planters Steamship company, said the . secretary, to the effect that they had been seriously hampered in their operations by reason of very low wa ter, but as their boats draw only three and a half feet, it is a condition which the chamber feels should be corrected at once. The statute providing for the canalization of this river specifici ally provided for an eight-foot channel the year round, but this has not been adhered to by the engineers in charge of this work. They have persistently blocked the completion of the eight-foot channel through the necessary dredging, by one excuse or another, such as the fact that the only boats using the river drawing three and a half feet of wa ter, did not necessitate a deeper chan nel, and the other excuse regarding the lack of water terminals at Fayette ville. The object of the existing law pro viding for an eight-foot channel at low water to Fayetteville was to re store natural and former water outlet for the commerce of middle and west ern North Carolina. Under present conditions that object is not only not accomplished but only small local traffic is possible. When it is consid ered that the boats plying the river at the present time, drawing only three and a half feet, are stuck on the bot tom of the river, it is considered of vital importance that this matter be pushed to a conclusion in order that the law shall be complied with and the city of Fayetteville and the surround ing country be given the benefits they are entitled to. The secretary of the chamber, when in Washington last, took this matter up personally before General Taylor, assistant chief of engineers, and was promised a thorough investigation. as to the reason why the necessary dredg ing was not completed. Although it is contended by the engineers thzCfc an appropriation of $91,000 is necessary to complete this work, it is a fact that a large sum of money is at present in hand that should be used for this pur pose. As Senator Simmons fathered the project through congress and is naturally very much interested in its completion, he- was earnestly requested by Mr. King to lend his further sup port in seeing that the work was con tinued and completed. This co-operation was heartily promised and confi dence is felt, that very earnest support will be given in the matter. The directors present at this meet ing urged- that the dock commission recently appointed by the board of aldermen, composed of Fred T. Hale, Dr. J. A. McKethan and J. S. McNeill, be requested to draw up plans and specifications for necessary water ter minals at this point, and submit esti mates to the board of aldermen for carrying out this work in the near fu ture. The dock board recently organized, with Fred T. Hale as president and Dr. J. A. McKethan as secretary. Im mediately upon organizing they caused a communication to be sent to the war department asking for an engi neer to be sent here to draw up the necessary plans and prepare estimates of cost for the construction of the proposed terminals. They have also notified the city government of their action in the matter and have asked for authority to secure an engineer in case the war department is unable to furnish one. It has aiso asked the city government to instruct the city engi neer to make the necessary land sur vey at the river site where the pro posed terminals will be built. On account x of the absence of Rev. Dr. John C. Seegers, there will be no services at St. Paul's Lutheran Instantly Beautifies the Complexion. Druggists refund the money if it fails. , 1IIIV II 1 ' I I I ljMJ I f m Jf i L ROBERT R. BELLAMY J Outing Gowns and Sleeping Garments A shipment just arrived best quality outing1 assort ed colors and white. Mod erate prices. For women and children. V ' BROWN'S "Give Essential Gifts." Unusual Great Reduction Me of Jadies' Coats Closes O "onight JO o'Clock Sveri 10 oman Admires Pretty feckwear And every woman requires a plentiful supply of it this season, for the prevailing dress styles lend themselves very readily to its use. New styles are arriving constantly, making our assortments of continued interest to those 'who desire daintiness in the de tails of their apparel. Recent shipments include dainty Georgette Crepe and Crepe de Chine touched here and there with embroidery and edges of Irish or Venice laces, besides the many others in Satin, Novelty Silk Plaids, Silk Bingoline, Pique, etc., in both sepa rate and match collar and cuff sets, priced at 50c to $2.50. Besides, we are showing just now a complete variety of Marabou Neck Pieces in all the most wanted colors, shapes and sizes, very attractively priced at $8.50, $11.50, $15.00 and up. i , Very Special Offering In Jadies' Silk jfose 98c &oday J Black and white, full fashion, pure silk; also gray and pongee with mock seam; $1.25 L value. Saturday, only, 08c. i Tonight.- V Tonight. I I - (Incorporated) church Sunday except Sunday school, which convenes at the regular hour, 3:30 o'clook. Don't tvait until your col d develops Spanish Influenza or pneumonia. Kill it quick. CASCARA M QUININE Standard cold remedy for 30 yoritn tablet form safe, rare, no opiatea breaks up a cold in 24 hours relieves grip in 3 days. Money back i f it fails. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Store WANTED! Several young ladies for stockkeep ing and sales position. Experience not necessary. Good pay to start; bonus and insurance features. Good oppor tunity for advancement and permanent positions. Apply at once. S. H. Kress & Co. 1C - in Wool Press Qoods Joday POTATO GROWERS! NOTICE! I will be at the Orton Hotel Saturday, November 16th, and would like to meet in the afternoon all the farmers of New Hanover and Brunswick Counties who are inter ested in planting Irish and Sweet Potatoes the coming season, especially my old trade, as I have something that will be very interesting for them to know. A. J. DOUGHTY Groceries For Less HALL & DURHAM, INC. Phones 7 and 8. 20S Market St. START RIGHT WITH NOVEMBER Correct price Correct Goods FRANK M. ROSS. Ak Those Who Use It" NOTICE! Effective Tuesday, November 12th, our present daily city delivery ser vioe will be curtailed for the winter, as follows: RETAIL WAGONS wiir make one delivery n6rth of Market street and east of Tenth street on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. South of Mar ket street and west of Tenth street on Tuesday, Thursday and Satur day. Service to stores and offices in business districts will be maintained daily, except Sunday, as 'far as possible. - i WHOLESALE WAGONS will serve north of Market street on Tues day, Thursday and Saturday. South of Market on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Special service will be rendered customers handling perishables In bulk, such as fish, meat, etc., upon reasonable notice of requirements. There will be no increase in prices for the present, and we hope not at all. This depends upon the success of our efforts to reduce exces sive delivery service and cost. The present minimum wholesale deliv ery will, however, be increased from 1.50Q pounds to 2,100 popunds. That is, customers must buy 2,100 or more pounds for one delivery in order to get the benefit of the wholesale price. These changes are made in order to conserve man power, mule feed, easDiine ana wear ana tear, in accord with the wishes of the ar in dustries Board. The co-operation of the public is earnestly requested. TlnA 4- X 1 1 . . . .... ' 1 1 1CMD j w "eip us oy naving your ice box ready when wagons " have proper change or ticket ready for quantity wanted, and .s-e t'r.at proper weights are delivered. Generally speaking, our drivers are good ralloKlA w a V..-1- 1 1 : . . . . . on xcxacux men, uul ii ib not now on wagon at all times. Worthy to maintain good service. PLATE ICE Phone 695 and 696. r ' -n Great Reduction Jae of adies' Coats Closes tonight JO o'Clock We Carry a Complete Line of Collet Requisites From the world's foremost makers. (If it's good it's here). Try us. JT'UNERAL li LOWERS 0 Beautiful Wreaths, Sprays, Special Designs, at reasonable prices. Fifth Avenue Florist Phone 1125 "Say it with Flowers." possiDie to carry experienced u-k complaints are welcomed. They help u3 COMPANY No. 9 Orange Street The showing of models for immediate and winter wear is calculated to be the most artistic of any yet exhibited. Prices Most Moderate. V . Taylor : Ladies' Hatter - . t - . I. '
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