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THE MORNING STAB. .WILMINGTON. N. d, TKIDAY, NOVEMBER ,22, 1918. SEVEN; SES WATSON GRITICI SOUTHERN OAtilPS Talks About Bragg, Polk, Jack son and Others. Know "Why. "With the War Kstftbltshmeftts Are orniits io nvrr. Thea Being Fund Right Along Br Government. I spiritual resources and Intercession. prayer if the church is to succeed in its undertakes. Dr. Winton -moat effectually pleaded, for sympathy with ''young life and for the emulation of the daring and de termination of youth. An hour was given to a round table disoussion of .methods to be empha sized in the Centenary work. This dis cussion urged a campaign of education "by means of books, periodicals, charts. tracts, leptures, address sermons, four minute speakers, moving pictures and sundry other means of carrying the Centenary to every man, woman" and child in the church. Emphasis, was laid also upon a thorough and com plete organization of the entire con ference of each district and every in dividual church. This organization will be of a sort to gather up and- use the energies of every, individual, v The climax of the day's exercises came at 5 o'clock in the afternoon when the conference was to say whether it was willing to assume its part of the 135,000,000 that constitutes the Centenary fund. With the entire conference upon its feet every ;man, circuit preacher, city pastor, presid ing elder and layman voted to not only accept its position but $70,000 more making the sum total $1,750,000 for the "Western North Carolina confer ence. Influential laymen are saying tonight that every dollar of this amount will be raised. The conference Seems to be determined to put the io this time. wuu " dcuhiui i ivxrs. a. x1 . ljipscomo ai mo evening Was speaiiiib - ' - i . - .. hands a copy oi me ews uu umsoiv- upon me worK or me soumern meino- ror. nwned and nublished by dist rhiirnh In Chirui .Tnndti. ICnrftn.. Tnnhns Daniels, at Raleigh, N. C, of Mexico, Brazil, and Africa. In an in jt Friday, November 15, with an ed- teresting and illuminating manner she HOW telephone; companies ; COMBATTED EPIDEMIC By S. R- WIXTEB.S. Washington, Nov. 21 Senator James Watson, a republican of Indiana, in speech in the senate tody, indulged in "a bit of criticism of the program 0f the war department in maintaining Camp Bragg and Camp Polk. He dis niaved a copy of the News and Observ er in the senate while he read from fttt advertisement seeking laborers for rorstruction work on these camps. The honorable senator from Virgin- Mr. Martin, saia oenniur vrtun, Stowed upon tne secretary oi war l""-LU . ncA nnft a Art .ct praise DecauBB x,iov,uuv.uuv la vertisement as follows: "L'nited States employment se5ice needs 12,000 skilled and unskilled workers for James Stewart and Co., contactor. Camp Bragg, Fayetteville. Annlv to nearest employment service explained the customs and habits of the people, gave views of schools, churches, congregations and individ uals. The lecture furnished a delight ful and instructive evening for the congregation that filled all available nilire Kaieign, inanoue, i inoiuu-o? space, Doinup siairs ana uown siairs. ipm Elizabeth City, Ashevllle.' Thursday morning's session will be Thpre was aiso piacea in my nanus eniivenea Dy a consideration oi tne a utter from a genueman wnuao in- suDject- oi laiety rignts xor women rpzrity cannot De questionea, wno Tttis vote will indicate now tne mtei v- ligent sentiment of Western North T enclose an aa taicen irom tne Carolina is upon tne woman ques News ana uoserver. n ws auuuuuccu uon. xne prospect is now.inat tew it two or three weeks ago tnat tnere any members of the conference win - . . , J I . i - . I 4. 1t u n . n .3 r,.l 1 were cigni io icn nivmsnnu men a. i i yote againsi woman ueui gmncu iuu work there then. Tne wews ana ud server in its issue of the 8th said that I rontract had just been let for eighty mil PS O f standard road to be built throueh the property at. Camp Bragg, at a cost of $2,500,000, making a total of .S16.000.00O to be spent at Camp Braesr and it is announced that Camp Folk (a tank camp) at Raleigh will be completed. The contractor adver tised a few days ago for 2,000 men." ' After reading this part of the letter. Senator Watson sliid: "This is a tank camp. Why "should District tanks be built now? For the same reason the cable and express com nanies, to which I have referred, should be taken over now. Senator "Watson read further from the letter, without disclosing the name rights in the church with men. Another question to be voted upon is whether the term "catholic" shall be eliminated from the apostles creed and anotner term substituted more satisfactory to the popular mind, which is prejudiced against the term "catholic" because of its use by the Roman church. CAMP BRA GO PURCHASfi IS GOING ON WITHOUT PAUSE Attorney Carr and Judge Connor Confer With Officials. (Special Star Correspondence.) Fayetteville, Nov. 21. Judge H. C. Connor and District Attorney J. O. Carr, of Wilmington, spent yesterday in eoin-over the land situation in of the writer, calling attention to the connection with Camp Bragg with G. fact that labor agents from Camp F. Wood, first assistant to Major Hol Humnhreys were circulating in the aen. chief of the land unit at Washing- south and that a ten-milllon-dollar ton. Judge Connor and Mr. Carr met contract for Camp Jackson, S. Cv ad- Mr. Wood here at noon and went at ditions had not been cancelled. The once to the camp site, accompanied writer also said tnat he understood by C. E. Pilat, planning engineer. TOO modern bungalows were being No statement was fflven out for pub- Ijuilt at Camp Bragg, with city streets Hcation, but it is understood that there and water works, which might be a are no new developments in the situa- pood thing for a manufacturing vil lage but not an army camp after the war is ended. "Why with the war over should ?16, 000.000 be spent" at Camp Bragg?" ask ed the writer and Senator Watson asked the same question adding: tion as regards the acquirement of the land for the camp. The purchasing of the land is going aheaa. None or th camo area is being leased, pur chase by the government being made in each Instance m which land nas been taken over. Among the tracts "I commend thai article, If it is true, secured by condemnation proceedings and I take it for granted because here are 35 acres for railway terminals. is the advertisement In Secretary Dan- Judge Connor returned to his home iels' paper, to the consideration of the jn Raleigh last night, while Mr. Carr distinguished chairman or tne com- 1 snent the night in Raeford, returning mittee on appropriations. So we may wilminsrton today. take it for granted that while some , niivAr "MurOhv. negro, was charged of these contracts have been suspend- I wth second degree murder ki the kill ed, and . hile many others have not sne. 0 sam Schofield, was acquitted of been suspended, and while some de- I tn charee by a superior court jtry last night. Schofield, Murphy's Drotn-er-in-law, was shot while the. two men were hunting. Murphy took the stand in his own defense' and srhowed to the satisfaction of the Jury that the mobilization has taken place, after alj, in the essential thing of the govern ment ownership of public utilities there has been no alteration in the In tention of the people in the cabinet. Jareely. and these who immediately anootin was accidental turrouna tne president 01 tne unueu States. "That is the only reason I have in my mind or can conjure up as to why the president at this time of all times should take over the express com panies and the cables running from tms country to Europe." .Southern .Telephone ' Neiw Gives Ac . . - count of Work Here. AlPng with every other industry" of the country , the i-. telephone systems were demoralized by the recent influ enza epidemic, forces being depleted and service badly handicapped in all the large exchanges. , The following from the November issue, of the South ern" Tetephone News, the'pfflcial- p imp lication of thelSouthern Belt Telephone comp&hy,. of conditions in Wilmington and -.pf the manner in which they were relieved, will give an idea of what the eottipany had to contend with in" endeavoring to-keep the service going: 'Wilmington, ' N. C, was one of the first-: Citiss-Arv ."which the disease ap-! peared,' and it' has been more severe at this place than at any of the other cities -in the two ' states. With a pop ulation, of about , 30,000, the United States health authorities, Who took charge of the situation when It be came so alarming, estimated that over 10,000 of the inhabitants were suffer ing with the disease. "In the ...commercial organization, District Manager Myers was one of the first, to be stricken. However, within a day ; or two the whole com mercial forceY with the exception of Cashier Mooneyham, was out of the office, Mr. Mooneyham had just re turned to his duties from a very ser ious operation and the splendid man ner in. which he has handled the com mercial office, especially In his weak ened condition, deserves the highest praise. In order to furnish Mr. Moon eyham with some relief Miss M. Per gues, of the Darlington commercial office, volunteered to go to Wilming ton and has been doing splendid work since her arrival there. "At Wilmington, out of a total force of 50 operators, 35 were out sick with influenza at one time. This total aid not ' include the. chief operator, who was very seriously ill, after contract' lng pneumonia, the chief operator's clerk, and four supervisors. "The increased telephone traffic, due to this epidemic, was so great and tne nature of the traffic so important, that It was necessary to transfer to Wil mington certain employes in order to furnish the service which was re suired. "No effort was made to maintain the service at its normal state of efficiency, as it was readily seen that this was absolutely impossible. However, suffi cient operators were transferred to Wilmington In order that we would be able to keep the exchange open and furnish as good service as possible. "In sending employes to Wilmington, volunteers were requested and our appeal was nobly met by Miss M. Map pus, operator, Charleston, S. C: Miss G." Arey, toll operator, Miss V. Wine coff, supervisor, Salisbury, N. C; Miss M. Brown, operator, Spartanburg, S. C; Miss V. Wells and M. M. Coleman, "operators, Grreenville, Si C; Mrs. L. Willis, toll operator, Charlotte. N. C; Miss Ft-'White, supervisor, Columbia, S. C; Mrs. W. O. Jones, acting chief operator, Raleigh, N. C; Miss J. Fel lers, supervisor, Columbia, S. C; Mrs. C." Owens, toll operator, Greenville, S. C; Miss J. Cook, operator, Charlotte, N. C.'.! Miss L. Kennedy, operator, Co lumbia, S. C, and Miss F. Jones, op erator. Charleston, S. C. "Before any of these young ladies were allowed to go to Wilmington they were thoroughly acquainted with the very serious condition which ex isted there, but in each case none of them allowed the seriousness of the epidemic, together with its alarming contagion, to influence them in not willingly going to Wilmington to do their best to relieve the situation. Too much praise can not be given to these employes, together with others who. Under similar conditions, have volun teered their service and have been transferred to other exchanges where it waa necessary that employes be sent, even though the conditions were not so alarming as in Wilmington. "J. D. Ball, traffic supervisor, Char lotte, N. C, was at Raleigh, the dis trict 'headquarters, during the absence of District Traffic Chief Davis, t who was on his vacation when the disease first broke out in Wilmington. Mr. Ball immediately left for Wilmington and has been on the ground for over j- T three weeks. The service wnicn we havft- been able -to furnish during this critical period has bSen largely due J LU AL. JU" r o " ohitittf tn keen the organization, al though practically torn to' pieces, in such a state of efficiency that we aave been able to furnish - service which, of commendation.1 ATIOPT ORDINANCE BARRING CARNIVALS tinued from Paes Five.) increased prevalence of influenza, and the o-rressive death rate resulting from eotH disease throughout the state -and the coming here from other parts of th stae of large group ci peopte to mingle wita crowds .of our. citizens ! incident to sucn exnimtion are ana would be dangerous to the public Yialth of the city end county. Therefore, be it ordained, Tnat no parnival companies or comomation trnvAiincr circuses and sJiows of llk iinraeter be allowed to exhibit in thai city of Wilmington and in the county of New Hanover ana vnai two euiw intendent of health is hereby instruct ed to serve notice to this effect upon anv persons promoting and having in s.v,nrra uch carnival companies or I nftmhination traveling circuses and shows of like cnaracter. "Each exhibition of any show Con nected with said carnival company or combination traveling circus and shows of like character, shall be a separate and distinct violation of . this ordinance. Following the meeting Dr. Low gave out the following statement: "When the matter of. the proposed exhibition of the carnival here was brought to my attention for the first ' time last Monday, 1 decided upon my own responsibility to state to city council that in. my judgment it would h endangering the public health to allow such exhibition. At the meet ing of the city council Monday night I made such a statement to them. "This statement was based upon a conclusion arrived at after considering 1 the fact that Influenza was reported asrain on the increase in several sec tions of the state and that there was some apparent increase of the disease in this city as well. To allow a con siderable group of people from out side the city where influenza condi tions might be had to mingle as a unit with the large crowds from the city and surrounding county usually ; attendant upon a carnival seemed to me then and stills seems to me to be a danger to the health of the public. "Accordingly, I consulted with sev eral of the members of the board of health and explained my reasons for thinking that such exhibitions ought not to be permitted, and later 1 araitea a codv of an ordinance for the consid eration of the board at the public meetine which has just been held. "I explained to the city council, and aeain repeat, that I regret the occur rence of conditions which may work any hadship to the labor organizations or the promotors of the carnival. I may add that the restrictions Which 1 1 advocated are in my judgement m tne interest of the whole community, labor organizations and others alike. These facts were fully explained to the pro moters of the carnival at a meeting j Wednesday evening.1 "The increase in the number of cases of influenza can no doubt be attributed to the assembling of crowds incident 1 to the celebration of our glorious vic tory and the coming of peace. While the Increase in the number of cases In the city is not alarming, It is sufficient to be a warning, and in this connec tion I recommend to the people of. the city that they abstain from public eathArintrs Tf all sorts: that they re new- trffetr.-'-precaution iabout Caretess sneezing and coughing: that they avoid , cold drafts and protect themselves against sudden changes of tempera- ture and, in general, live such hygienic iive.s as to keep themselves in the very beBt bodily vigor." Senate Connran Nomination. 1 Washington. Nov. 20. Nominations of former Solicitor General .John. .w. Davis to be ambassador to Great Brit ain and Alexander C. King, of Atlanta, Ga., as solicitor general to succeed Mr. Davis were confirmed today- by the senate. METHODISTS PLEDGE BIG CENTENARY SUM (Continued from Page One.) fiemands of the school. The report was adopted. "The Centenary program,"said Dr. W, B. Beauchamp, when introducing the tntenary movement, "is the greatest undertaking to whi?h the church has set itself, to accomplish. This world is not saved by war, but by the gospel of Jesus Christ and through him alone. "Christianity must make the world safe for democracy, for democracy can not save the world, being itself de pendent upon the gospel of Christ. ihe truth is that at this stage of the world's history, the church stands face to face with its greatest opportunity. i-or much of the world must after this war be rebuilt. The world is wide open to us whether we are willing to enter or not. Will Methodism arise to this mighty call of the present oppor tunity?" Every conference to Tate has voted without a dissenting voice to push through f.e centenary enterprise. The only exception to the accepting of the allotment is with those conferences nave a.aiveu lur mure luau amount assigned them as was the case of the North Georgia conference, which requested that their portion be in creased to $2,250,000. Hev. R. D. Smart, a returned mis sionary from China, gave a survey of Oriental fields. Dr. Smart said that Japan has the progressive people of the. Orient. Being without room for expansion in her own territory, Ja Pan must seek room elsewhere. For this reason Japan should be Christian izf-d for her own benefit, "Korea is 'he sorrowful nation. Japan's taking l'us nation over has been a good thing ir" the people nevertheless, an 06- fa.Mon of sorrow to the patriotic A.orean." . "r. Winton spoke upon Latin-Amer-in a most illuminating fashion. His Mi..ress was a masterly presentation -of "J subject. Dr. J. A. Baylqj, of the oard of church extension, discussed the enlarged: vision. "In 1492," said y. Baylor, "Columbus discovered America, but in 1918 Europe discover "'i America. We Americans in this Avar has discovered ourselves, our re sources, our true spirit of world ser- 'Cr and leadership." Every reference t0 resident Wilson by the speakers t the day was greeted: with rounds "r applause. President Wilson is Popular with the conference. 1 he afternoon session was devoted 10 the discussion of th snirit nd Methods necessary for the success of "e centenary enterprise. In this con -""tinn nr. SeaucbAxon" emRbAsi mui-r m V DOC n l What Determines Meat and live-Stock Prices ? N Some stock men still think that Swift & Company and other big packers can pay as little for live-stock as -they wish. - Some consumers are still led to believe that the packers can charge as much for dressed meat as they wish. A This is not true. These prices are fixed by a' law of human nature as old as human nature itself the lavr of supply and demand. When more people want meat thari there is meat to be had, the scramble along the line to get it for them sends prices up. When there is more meat than there are people who want it, the scramble all along the line to get rid of it within a few days, while it is still fresh, sends prices down. f When prices of meat go up, Swift & Company not only can pay the producer more, but ha to pay him more, or some other packer will. QMittrtv when orices recede all down the line Swift & Company cannot continde to pay the producer the same prices as before, and still remain in the packing business. AH the packer can do is to keep the expense of turning stock into ' meat at a minimum, so that the consumer can get as much as , possible for his money, and the producer as much as possible for his . live-stock Thanks to its splendid plants, modern methods, branch houses, car routes, fleet of refrigerator cars, experience and organization, i Swift & Company is able to pay for tfve cattle 90 per cent of what it ; receives for beef and by-products, arid to cover expense of production ; and distribution, as well as its profit (a small fraction of a cent per pound), out of the other 10 per cent. Swift & Company, U. S. A. Wilmington Local Branch, 307-311 Nutt Street G. W. Chandler, Manager 2Z V"it.i 11 WWW: iilijifelly; mm MM mm 'iM'Rstt'ililsi'-!. i i -.i i 1 PORTABLE HEAT Downstairs, upstairs wherever, whenever needed ---the Perfection Heater gives generous glowing warmth makes bedroom, bathroom, living room or den warm and cozy in . a few minutes. Inexpensive to buy and use easy to clean .and fill smokeless, odorless used in 3,000,000 homes. Aladdin Security Oil gives best results. Ask to see the Perfection at your dealer's. Standard oil company Baltimore, Md. SKUMTYOIL STANEAftD OILCOMfiAJIY Washington. D. C. Norfolk. Va. RiohmoD. Va. PF OIL ChaHeaton. W. Va. Cbarlertoo. 8.C. o I'1 .1 1 ' I It ": 1 I ,1. ! j ' : llil Look for the NEW GOODS Are Coming in EVERY DAY -'. , - . . Our buyer is just back from the Northern market and has succeeded in some splendid purchases of high grade seasonable merchandise. The new things are being placed on saS soon as they come in, and exceptional value is noticeable m every department of our big store. , COME HERE TO DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AND SAVE U MONEY ON EVERY PURCHASE For Friday and Saturday we will offer some worth while values in Ladies' Trimmed , and Untrimmed Hats. ' ' i! Kn v1n"t finest duality Silk Velvet Hats, in black and colors. Special ... .$5.98 HJUtmma Hats. Special for Friday and Saturday . $1.98 ; 1Blaw"BiannnannnaM - W>s, Dresses A WBd 1 Suits 1 In our !LadiesVReady-to-Wear Department have been reduced from theii original price. ' $15.00 and $18.00 Serge Dresses, all new seasonable : styles andin the wanted colors, reduced to... .$9,98 ) $25.00 and $29.00 Serge and Poplin Dresses, reduced , me in our stock of Ladies' Voile, Organdie, Silkv' and Cr.epe .de Chine Waists. , "ST SpeciaL for Men $10.00 value rtpats:.... -.$5.98 Special -Bowls and Pitchers, Cups and Saucers in both plain and fancy de signs, set .$2.98 The Popular Uptown Department Store 615-617-610 North Fourth 8tiYf rt. t t . U P. ' , I.I V t 7! 1 V. .! i - J r, h i SI I ! I. s Mi! 0 .1; hi 1 M, 1 t 1 r 1 ' i it (it 4 r-'l -I 1-
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