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&ickedUp Around Town y 1 1 " 1 OCIAL and Watck Night Service. There will be a-watch meeting at the Fourth Street Advent Christian. church this evening 'beginnings, at 9 o'clock. The public is invited. PERSONAL Press ffiodsjunrf Milliter in t t t ' i: : . WOT JjOST BUT GIVEN. (A story of an actual incident.) The day nurse sat by the soldier's bed To rest for a little space. . "I must write to my folks," her pa tient said, And the day nurse turned her white capped head That" he might not see her face, For he never would write to his folks again. But he did not fret or grieve, . Though the good right hand which had held the pen Was gone from the empty sleeve. Now, the little day nurse would not own How she shrank from the painful task. , rje had suffered in silence and all alone; He "had not written" and time had flown; She knew what he fain would ask. So she wiped the tears that had blur red her sight And steadied her voice to say: 'Well, here I am; if .you want to write Let's do it right away." She brought the pad and the pen and ink Arid waited a little spell, While he stared at the ceiling and seemed to think, And the day nurse trembled, but did not shrink From the tidings she had to tell. sent by the bride's brother for the oc casion. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Percell. Mr. and Mrs. Herring left on the evening train f or a ' wedding tour through the West and will be at home to their hosts of friends after February 1, at Clinton. Chief William Remembered. A handsomely nrave(f umbrella was received yesterday fejt ehlef 6? Police N. J. Williams from William A. and Allan Pinkerton, of the Pinkerto de tective agency, it being a Christnlas re membrance from these famous sleuths. She the messages, grave and wrote gay, And smiled at hi3 whimsical mood, But the cruel thing sne was forced to say Like a ghost- at her elbow stood. ghall I tell the folks you have lost your arm?' Th, question, so.snarp and terse, TTas out, but he showed no grieved "alarm lust smiled the smile that had power to charm The heart of the little nurse. "Why, no. don't tell them that!" he said. "Just say" then' a little pause "That I've gladly given my arm to aid t In my country's righteous cause." HELEN COMBES, N. Y. Herald. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Sergt. M. Henry Hear, stationed at Fort Caswell, is in the city on fur lough to spend the holidays with his parents. ' Rev. W' G. Hall, pastor of South side Baptist church, left last night for Fayetteville to be at the bedside of his brother, Fulton Hall, who is des perately ill. Rev. Byron Clark, D.D., a promi nent Presbyterian Tnyitster of Salis-burj-, and grand chancellor, Knights of Pythias, spent yesterday in the city conferring with local officials about the affairs of the order. He leaves this morning for Goldsboro. Dr. John F. Miller, who has been discharged from the medical corps of the army, in which he held commission- as captain, and was stationed at Camp Red Cross Today. Sheridan, Montgomery, Ala., has re turned to the city ane will resume his practice at once. V v Mr. McGehee Arrives. . -- F. L. McGehee hae errived in;-the city and will-superintend the construction work incident to the' enlargement of the city water plant." City council vot ed at a recent meeting to place. Mr. Mc Gehee in charge of this work and it is understood that the contract between the city and Mr. McGehee has" already been signed. . - - Out Pre-2tnventory Jale Arrested for Alleged Assault. Mack Bell, ' colored, ' was , -arrested last night charged' , with an .'assault with a deadly weapon. . Bell is" alleged to have shot at L. G. Sims, also: colored, with a .breech-laading shotgun... The assault took place' on Dock, between 13th and 14th streets as the result of jealousy, it - is safd. t Bell-is scheduled for trial before Recorder Harriss this morning. . , , Another Shipment of Gossard . Corsets New Black Silks Just In Our intention is to make a clean sweep as near as possible, of all merchandise mentioned above before the New Year, ,and we feel sure that the "prices put on these articles will move them quickly. ' DOTS The casualty list has the name of Percy Vredenburg,109 Wright street, mechanic, as among those severely wounded at an unktown date. PAPERS OF ENGLAND COMMENT ON ELECTION Some Would "o Give Lloyd-George Full Credit While Others See Great Victory for Him. Mrs.' Howard J. .Williams, of Mccon, "Ja.. is the guest of her sister, Mrs. William McKoy Bellamy. The initial afternoon dancing class "or children will be held in Hibernian flail Thursday afternoon from 4 to o'clock. a The Pine Top Tea room, operated on Princess street by the ladies of St. tiary's Guild, will be closed on New fear's day. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Branch returned resterday morning from Richmond, 7a., where they spent the holidays vith relatives. Miss Bela Outlaw and Miss Mary Irant have returned from Durham rher they spent the holidays with elatives and friends. Misses Anna Belle Burkheimer and Snez Teachey have returned home af er' spending- the week-end with Miss Collie Teachey, at Leland, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Hodges left last, light for Washington and other-cities lorth, to vlsi,t some of the large stu .lios in the interest of their photog raphy business. Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Bear have ar- London, Dec. 30. (Via Montreal.) Discussing the results of the general election, the Daily Mail declares that Premies Lloyd-George is now at the mercy of his old enemies. The Times says that the country voted for men whose war record was beyond reproach. The Daily Telegraph says the elec tion was the. most complete triumph for the prime minister In the history of parliamentary government. The average estimate of the coalition ma jority was half the actual results. Pacifism and defeatism received, it says, "such a lesson as wrong-headed mischief -making never before receiv ed. "Premier Lloyd-George will have un exampled power to carry out th tasks of peace and reconstruction. He has a unique opportunity. We are con vinced he will make the most of it The Daily Chronicl. contends that the country has shown itself never so democratic, progressive and patrio tic. The Morning Post says that the na tion has decreed the political banish ment of "the two partie". who have been unfaithful to the national cause, The Manchester Guardian sa -s that the election illustrates one of the dang ers inherent in a democratic govern ment: namely, the ability of the Dartt in powjfr by seizing a moment of popu lar excitement and confusion to se cure al verdict which is not genuine. It alleges the premier zploited the strong popular feeling, regarding the punishment of Germany. However, the paper believes Mr. Lloyd-George "is better and will do greater things" than his speeches presaged. With re gard to the Irish problem, the Guar dian things that., only some supreme act -of statesmanship' will solve it. The Daily News says the result can- Attention is called to the meeting thi smoming.in the rooms of the- cham ber oicommerce. a 1Q;30 . a'loek at which, time arrangements will .be . work ed out for .the - entertainment of return ing' soldiers, particularly, those who are expected to arrive. atN'Fort Caswe-11 In a few days from. overseas-to be discharg ed from the service. A prompt attend ance of all members pf the various committees "is Urged. Desrtr Surrenders. . The United States' cistrict attorney's office was notified yesterday that Ver linzo Andrews, of Rocky Point, Peq der county, wanted for desertion, from the army, had voluntarily surrendered to Deputy Sheriff D. L. Futch'of Pen der county. Andrews was a member of the 50th Co. 5th Gr., M. T. D.t-Camp Hancock, Ga., which was made up of men from Wilmington, New Hanover and adjoining counties. He left camp in August, about a month afterhis in auction into the service. It- was thought at the time that he had mere ly taken leave to visit his wife, but after several months absence he was classed as a deserter. presses at J4alf Price These values are exceptional as, you will notice on your visit here. While the size and color ranges are incomplete, there remain plenty of good ones to select from. tSuits at 1-3 JThere are suits in this collection in every desirable cofor and weave. Some are plain tailored, others are attractively trimmed with braid or button or fur. ived from their honeymoon of three veeks and will be at home No. 70S icot be considered as the judgment of range street, where they will receive j nation, but as a verdict "snatched heir friends after January 15. Mrs. I In , moment of. excited emotion on 'ear was Miss Mildred Whitehill. of tne relatively trivial matters of hang lichmond, Va., where the wedding , 1 the kaiser, punitive indemnities ook place December 9. Many friends' and the expulsionof Germans." Super rill welcome them to Wilmington. flcially the News says, Premier Lloyd- George s personal victory is absolute: In reality, it declares, it is more like a defeat, for It "puts the Tory party in power with an emphasis beyond pre cedent." Mr. Llyod-George, It asserts, is a prisoner in the hands of the Tory party. Church Circle 3?eet Today. Circle No. 1 of Fifth Avenue Metho ist church, will meet this afternoon -t 3:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. t. C. Fergus, 404 South Fifth street. Ul members are urged to attend. Christmas Exercise Tonisht. A Christmas entertainment and tree 'ill be held at the Sixth Street Ad ent Christian church this evening at :30 o'clock. An interesting program as been arranged, including moving ictures, and the public is invited to be resent. Returns From Rutherfordton. Mayor and Mrs. P. Q. Moore and Mr. nd Mrs. John G. Hardin returned esterday morning from Rutherford on.jN. C., where they went to accom ;any the -body of Mrs. William J. Har .in, who died at the home of Mayor nd Mrs. Moore Thursday morning "he funeral service was held Satiir ay afternoon and interment made in he family plat in the cemetery at hat place. IISS SARAH PECK HIXES IS BRIDE OF ALMAS H. HERRING Faison, Dec. 30. Edge-wood, the :ome of the bride's blothlr, was the ctene of a pretty wedding on the even ng of the 28th when Miss Sarah Peck tines was united in marriage to Al lan H. Herring, of Clinton. This cou le have many friends in the state who rill be interested in the happy event. The bride was attehced by her niece, Uss Margaret Stuart Heinsberger, of Wilmington, and the groom by his ephew, Byron Butler, of Clinton. The ome was beautifully decorated with nilax, Christmas bells and evergreens rom the North Carolina, mountains, A Walls! Resistance Emphasis should be placed upon the conservation of strength and the building up of a, strong wall of resistance against weakness. Trm is used regularly by many, right .through the winter, as a depend ; able means of conserving strength, i For the delicate child or achilt. 9 vu ncn nourisn- jk meat with tonic-qualities that H are great in their ability to strengthen the body and in- Vflr crease resistance - v , Vvh Scott own.Btoomfield.sr.7lS-21'' ''44 ERZBERGER SAYS QUESTION OF INDEMNITIES IS SETTLED Berlin. Dec. 30. The question of in--demnities .has been . settled 'between Germany and the United. States and the allies and German delegates signed the armistice on condition that there should be restrictions to indemnities, according to Mathias Erzberger, speak ing here today. War damages and war costs, he said, must be borne by each nation itself unless expressly mention ed in the notes which were exchanged, Germany being obliged to indemnify districts she occupied in Prance -and Belgium and to pay all losses inflicted upon the civilian populations. Many Without Work. Coblenz. Saturday, Dec. 28. (By the Associated Press)T-The steadily In creasing number of unemployed men in Coblenz and other towns in the oc cupied area is causing American offi cials considerable anxiety. Many, tot the idle men are " discharged German soldiers. An official count made today by the burgomaster shows 500 laborers idle and 350 skilled workmen also without employment. PRESIDENT AND WIFE GIVEN FAREWEfcL DINNER (Continued from Page One) Wilson and President Wilson giving his arm to Queen Mary. The dinner was served at one long- table. .The king, with Mrs. Wilson on his right; sat in the centre- on one side, while President Wilson, with -the queen be side him, sat opposite the king. The dining room- Is a handsome apartment and contains many fine pictures and art treasures.- After the dinner other members of the royal household who had not at tended the function joined the party Informally In the drawing room. . . ' i DOVER PLANS TO AGAIN' DO HONOR TO THE PRESIDENT Dover, Dec. 30. tljCpnors similar to those he received on his arrival last Thursday will be, paid President Wil son when he sails -from Dover for Calais tomorrow ; morning. His train will be taken direct toth admiralty pier where military and-naval v guards will be waiting. ' , . .;; . . The return trip . across the channel will be made on the Brlg-hton.rthe same steamer on which the president cam to England. British destroyers twill escort the president's shiptP mid channel where it ivill be met by French destroyers which r -wllL accompany , it P Calais. An aerial escort" ha been Small Docket YrktrrdflT-. There were Ave defendants before Recorder Harriss yesterday, morning. two of the cases being- continued until this morning. John McDonald .was ar raignea on a cnarge or larceny, was found guilty, the case being- transferr ed to the juvenile docket and .the de fendant paroled with the colored pa role officer for six months." Genoa Chestnut was given 30 days on the county: farm after being convicted on a 'charge of vagrancy. H. W.' Guthrie was found guilty of being disorderly and was taxed with the costs. Jack White and Mae Ward were arraigned on charges of vagrancy but their cases were continued until this morning. AMERICAN NAVY FIRST ' UNLESS LIMIT IS SET (Continued from Page One.) that wltneuch a league. formedV it would not- be -necessary to 'Carrjc on. the full construction prograny . and-. asked the committee to' include in .the bill legislation i empowering the president to stop construction at his discretion if an international agreement should make nm-ttaUon, of armament a, ctr tainty. .-..'liwo'uW nke to let the world know tee rarfe'-lremendously interested In the DresideuUs; proposition, for ' reduction- of armament," . declared the secretary. In reducing- from $200,000,000 to S55, 000,000 the amount asked for work on the new building prbgram during the year beginning ne,xt July Secretary uanieis eaid that some further con- sirucupn was necessary because we want, some more modern ships in our police force. , Mr. Daniels; gave the committee a re por$ showing the relative strength of the navies of the leading motions of the wprW. Figures for the Japanese navy were not available, it "was said. . -' Britain has in operation or building .61 battleships, 13 battle cruisers, 31 heavy "cruisers, 111 ; light cruiBers, 216 patrol and gunboats, 409 destroyers, 219 submarines, 98 torpedo boats, 32 flotilla leaders, 220 airships and 897 miscellan eous ships. The United States with the second largest navy in the World,-has built or projected 39 battleships, six oattle cruisers, eight' armored cruisers. 40 light cruisers, 342 destroyers. 181 submarines, 15 coast torpedo, vessels, 17 torpedo -boats and 569 other vessels; France has 29 battleships, 21 cruis ers, eight light cruisers, 92 destroyers. 121 torpedo boats, 70 submarines, 39 airships, and 163 other craft. Italy has 18 battleships, seven cruisers, 10 light cruisers, five monitors. 15 -flotilla leaders, 54 destroyers, 83 torpedo boats, 85 submarines, 3D alrsmps and 442 miscellaneous vessels'. Russia, before quitting t,We war, had 18 battleships, four battle cruisers, 12 heavy and nine light cruisers, 128 de stroyers, ,54 submarines. . 13 torpedo boats, 14 airships and 90 miscellaneous vessels. " ; - - Before i the armistice waa signed, Germany had 47 ibattleshjps, six 'bat- htle cruisers. ,51 other cruisers, 223 de stroyers, 175 torpedo boats, 243 subma rines and-664 miscellaneous vessels. Besides the reduction for f he ' new building- program, the secretary sub mitted new estimates' reducing"the to tal asked for the navy during the next yeer to 1995,903,000.. The original; esti-i mates submitted k to congress,' drawn while the war was tin progress, totaled $2,664,30i,000.- The secretary recommended no per manent, increase in personnel, but ask ed for a temporary-increase to 230,000 men until 'definite -policies as to the permanent establishment 'can' be fram ed. ' - . The principal reductions included the elimination of the following items: New butteries, $11 5.000,000; torpedoes aiid appliances, 1 $125,000,000. and re serve ordnance, supplies, $7T,60"9,442 Reductions' were maae in all items re maining; in the 'bill the most Important being vbrdna:ice,r $21,044,00; provisions $144,553,000;. naval emergency fund, $115,145,000: medidal department: $5,- 750,000; repairs $37,500,00; engineer ing $35,000,060. - - .1 . The principal amounts recommended include, eviation $36,000,000; ordnance $53,955,000; provisions 57,79Q,00ft; omercency fund $61,855,000; 'medical department .$3,750,000 repairs 'to ships S87.500.0D0; and :epgineering $35,000,000. in urging- the adoption by congress of . ' tne f new 'xiiiecrj'"' uuuuaig 'pro gram. Secretary Daniels . said the pro gram was "conservative."-, i '." .: He also? said -that :coAstr action o big ships, delayed during the war ( so that small ctaft '.to fight eubmarines could Coats at 25 Pet. ess v Nearly twenty-five winter coats reniain unsold after th most strenuous winter selling ii the history of Wilmington. Som. . attractive models of "the higher grade are included. Trimmed and Tailored Millinery included in $6.00 to $9.00 Hats .$2.95 $7.50 to $12.00 Hats furs at 33 1-3 Off The furs that we offer at the above reductions are limited in number, and consist in the most part of muffs, and the more rea sonably priced scarfs. our Pre-Inventory Sale at Half Price and less. : . . .$4.95 $10.00 to $15.00 Hats $7.95 Phone 2500 on Mai! Orders Promptly filled be built, will be pushed as rapidly as possible. "It is our' duty to consider the obli gations imposed upon .America if the peace conference now occupied at Ver sailles completes its work construc tively and satisfactorily as we all hope it will do," said Mr. Ianiele. "Let 'us assume that this conference will .give birth to some plan looking- toward a concert of the nations for the mainten ance of peace. "It seems9 self-evident that a world police must -be established to achieve this purpose, no matter what the con stitution or plan of operation of the peace league may be. The world po lice wiU be very largely iaval.. If the United States is to participate in such a movement it must participate on a scale' commensurate with . . its wealth, intelligence, great population and scientific attainments. Any lesser participation would be a shirking of its duty." Referring to the possible failure of establishment of a league, the secre tary said that America in protecting small -nations and preserving the free dom of the seas "must have, a navy as powerful aa that of any nation in the world." "America ist committed to the prom ise of entering into a general and gen uine .plan for the reduction of arma ments," concluded the - secretary. "If the' outcome "of the peace conference shaU .be that all nations will concur in thia-dea, then . the United .States '; will gladly join them in the worthy-plan. But if such an arrangement cannot be shortly arranged . then we here in America, must accept the burden- which the failure automatically will thrust upon us and meet it y adding such units to our navy -Jis will secure our own, Safety and aid powerfully in pro- tectlnithe peace of the wcrld." Glas Take Up New Job. Washington, Dec. 30. Secretary of the Treasury Glass today formally as sumed his duties as Read of the inter national high commission, the office being turned over to him by William Gibbs McAdoo at a meeting of the American section of the commission. Raleigh Public Schools Open. Raleigh, Dec. 30. The public schools of Raleigh, closed since October 7, on account of the influenza, epidemic were re-opened today. While the disease has not entirely disappeared, health authorities believe the situation is un der control. . World's Greatest Nnval Review. ifNew York .Christmas Day Bijou. Don't wait until your cold develops Spanish Influenza or pneumonia. Kill it quick. nrf ini UUUIA A. Standard cold remedy for 20 year in tablet form safe, sure, no opiates breaks up a cold in 24 hours relieves grip in 3 days. Money bcr lJ.lt iails- The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At AU Drug Stare- BoUhevlsts Capture Vilna. London, Dec. 30. Vilna has been captured by bolshevist forces, accord ing to a Copenhagen dispatch to the Mail, quoting Petrograd reports. A GOOD VALUE Mission Stewed Prunes, 12c per Can. Phone your orders early. FRANK M. ROSS. Phones 108-108-110. ; NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS. Read Star Business Locals. - The next meeting of the North Caro lina State Board of Dental Examineri will be held at Raleigh, N. C, begin ning promptly at 9 o'clock on Thurs day morning, January 9, 1913. For further information and appli cation blanks address the secretary, Dr. F. L. Hunt, Asheville, X. C. F. Li. HUNT, Secy. 9 Sttflallltr w Fine Diamonds A. O. SCHUSTER, JEWELER FRONT AND PRINCESS The showing of models for immediate and winter wear is calculated to be the most artistic of any yet exhibited. Prices Most Moderate. Taylor : Ladies' Hatter 4iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiifriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiii Sale of , . Wo me its Coats Suits and Dresses Morning Thursday All Women's Coat Suits and Dresses i '. ''.1-2 PRICE V Prices are reduced; One Fourth on all Coats;' Sale starts promptly at 9 o'clock. BROWN 'iS Thursday Morning. Wourxorhplexion is wonderful since f.& l9k Wk m T W 9k. ELLM PI A healed that skin trouble ' If you are suffering from some embarrassing skin eruption, what wouldn't you give to have some one tell you what this girl was told. Pimples, blotches; redness, rough ness, eruptions, or any skin blemishes prevent attractiveness, and repel friends as well as strangers but Resinol Shaving Stick is. for men Resinol Ointment helps these troubles because it soothing Remedies for s or inflammation. ' Resinol Ointment aide Soap tends to keep the and increase its charms. For sate by all drttzeisU. who want cool, soothing to overcoiw contains the kin irritation d by Ken skin lit'"1 shaves. .1 Th a flavor ' is e verythinsr. XI hp, -ri n i ' Ribbon Vanlllatanate.inptlne. delicious I : oesier; I''T".,, . hiiiumiuh.k,,,,,. .....i.. : ' II Wednesday, January 1, 1919 BeingNew Year's Day a legal holiday no business will i be transacted by the Banks of this city on that day. . : , , , j. .' ;''". ' Wilm Association V ' , . Thos. E. Cooper, Secretary. - t 1 Vi-J. 1 1 3- i-
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