NGE FOR 19
THE
ERCE STORM
>AILY NEWS
THE WEATHER
Fair tonight and [ooorm.|
I Ught rarUble wind*. .
INTHE RANKS OF THE BEST CIT IB8 TO LIVE
IN.'
WASHINGTON, N. C., WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 18, 1916.
tSatfl
NUMBER G4.
j?G STORM
8 LIVES
BEN LOST
ttotxw DRMOLI8HKD ' BY HIGH
Ms'Xnd euvxv are re
ported KILLED.
VELOCITY OfwiD 98 MILES
Storm i a One of the Worst That Has
Hit the Coa?t In Some Time.
Schooner Found Floating on Side.
Much Damage to Shipping Feared.
(By United Press)
Memphis, Oct. 18. ? Seven are re
ported to hare been killed wh?n .a
house vas demollahed In Mobile dur
ing the fierce Gulf storm thai is now
V raging. The wind has reached a ve
d entitled schooner Is Hosting on Its
aide In Mobile Bay. It is feared that
several other vessels have been lost.
Oreat damage Is reported in Biloxi
and Mississippi City.
The storm Is said to be one of the
most violent that has struck the Onlf
coast In some time. Detailed reports
are as yet not available.
BIG DEHONSTRJHION
10 BE GWEH TOMORROW
-An interesting demonstration will
take place at Roebuck ft Jackson's
?tore, at the corner of Main and
CHftidden greets tomorrow afternoon
Sfeft evening, from 2 to 9 o'clock.
tUM demonstration will doubtlessly
be well attended, as It has for its
object the betterment of relationship
between the merchant and the con- !
sumer, affOVding an opportunity' to
inspect s complete and sanitary groc
ery and also tends to show how the
high cost of living can be reduced.
Fifty prises will be given away.
Tickets must be ilgned and delivered :
tti person at the store. There will
also be plenty of goodies to bo sam
pled and a cordial invitation has
been extended everyone to be pres
ent. The following firms will be
represented : ^ o I
Mr. Weir of the National Biscuit
Co., showing a complete line of their
progressive firm's products.
(Mr. Chnrch of SwlXt ft Co.. meat
and canned goods packers.
V. a. Llpton, of the Tolftdo Scale
Co., showing a line of self-computing
-*< honest weight scales.
Postura Cereal Co., with their pro
ducts. Poetum, Post Toastles and i
Orape-Nutn.
Mrs. KIdd with Pin Money Pickles.
Chero Cola Co., Chero-Cola.
?Robt. Respasn with , Liggett ft
Myers Tobacco Co., showing Duke's
Mixture and yelvet tobacco.
Mr. Turner, of C. W. Anthony ft
- o?? jrwnriw of www c?> br*?d
?Mate nood..
^ "f ' >? <?
attend thb Accnoi*
Wednesday, Oct. II, 10:80 a. m.
Hear good tanslc by the Atlantic
Coast Realty Oo.'s "All Star Brass
Hand."
10-ll-tfc fp.
SVBSCRIBB TO THB DA CUT MBWS
King Aifonso Meets
In Conference With
Aftied Ambassadors
(Br United Ptom)
Pari., Oct lS.-TTKucbjpecu
latlon ha. bo.a?Tona?d ofer tb<
arrival of Kin* Alfoiwo at Baa
8ebastlan, Spain, gplMdeat.frtJh
the arrival there of uur ^anlah
ambassadors of France, Russia
and Italy and- other foreign
diplomats. * ...
It la generally believed that
the conference la of cr#at Im
portance and th^f It will decide
VENIZELOS TO
APPEAL FOR
RECOGNITION
(By Unked Pr ess)
Athens, Oct. 18.? Venlselos and
his leaders have' decided to appeal to
the allies to formally recognise the
new provisional government, which
has fe$en established at Salonika and
vMA ut(i? fnterrentltm of
Greece In the war. This decision was
reached after two days' serious dis
turbances In the Greek capital, in
which mobs threatened to attack the
allied marines.
81tnntloa Is Tense. *
Threatened with attack by a huge
crowd of anti-ally demonstrators,
the French marines, who occupied
the Municipal theatTe, have beon
forced to abandos the building and
are now encamped In the Zeaphaleon
Gardens, near the royal palace.
Greek troops are still patrolling the
streets and are guarding the palace.
TJto.sltqatlon Is most tense. Anti
affy waders are working among the
denouncing, the allies for i
seising Greek warhsips and are at
tempting still further demonstrations
against the allied sailors.
BIG MEETING HELD
ATM CREEK
Was One of the Most Uttc^sw^al that
Hjw Kver Rem Held lis thai
BsrtloB.
One of the beet political meetings
that has ever been held at South
Creek took place at that point last
night. A large and enthusiastic
crowd was present and all of the
speakers were heartily applauded.
B. R, Mlxon, candidate for county
treasurer, made his announcement.
W. M. Butt, nominee for the legislah
turf, made a most Interesting ad
dress, telling the people what he and
his party stand for. His talk was
full of "ginger" from start to finish.
L. "C. Warren, nominee for the'i
State Senate, spoke at length, calling I
attention to the financial' conditions
of the eoanty and contradicting and ;
correcting many statements that hare'
been made recenly by Republican
nominees.
Joseph F. Tayloe closed the meet
ing by taking up national and state
affairs and showing ths achievements
of the Dem oeratfc -tarty in both state
and nation.
THR OOW PROPTCRTT RtJBI>IV
Into T* ch?IM> lot! Will b?
?old at auction Wad., Oct. IS. at
10:10 a. m.
10 l?-tf?-fp.
SUMCRIBI TO THB DAILY HEWS
whether Spain. la going to enter
the ?u oo ti# aide of .the illlee
or not. For eome time there
baa been a strong sentiment
abroad through Spain, ufglng
that the nation cast Its lot with
the allies. It Is further stated
that.hl^h officials hare brought
pressure to bear recently against
Ring Alfonso, urging that Spain
join the ranks of the warring
nations.
JURY FINDS NEGRO
GUILTY OFRETAILING
For the first time in several
months a Jury yesterday convicted a
man of violating the liquor law In
the city. Joe Perry, colored, was,
the defendant. He was charged with
having liquor In his house for- the
purpose of sale. The Jury found him
guilty and fined him f 50 and costs.
WAVOME CLUB CEliBRATES
ITMJISTIMMftSM
Enjoyable Meeting and Banquet Held
In thsltooma of the Club
Last Night.
? large number of members and
visitors were present at the banquet
which was given by the Wayome
club last night jn celebration of the
first anniversary of the club.
The meeting was called to order
Sy the president promptly at 9 o'clock
after which Edward L. Stewart was
introduced by the president. Mr.
Stewart made an excellent talk, glv- '
lng the club members good advice
regarding the operation of their or
ganization and the means for better
ing the same. He was followed by
J. C. Meeklns, Jr.. who also made an
Interesting address on kindred top
ics. Several members of the club
made short talks, after which re
f reel) meats were served. The Elks'
qoartet composed of E. "L. Stewart,
John femlth, S. F. Burbank, Jr., and
Isaac Hughes, rendered several selec
tlops.
The Wsyomfc Club Is growing rap
idly and all of the members are tak
ing a hearty Interest In. the work ef
the organisation.
HUGHES ftMKM
(By United Press)
Chicago, Oct. 18. ? Governor
Hughes Is on his second excursion
to Michigan. He la In the best fight
ing trim aince he was chosen stand
ard toearer for hla party and is high
ly 'pleased with the Impreasion that
w^ made at Blenx City last night
1 Ner?r before has the presidential
nojninee been more earnestly empha
tic, more dramatic or more forcefnl
than when he hurled a vltrollc de
nial against the charges that he was
associated with "an Invisible govern
ment." fM will emphasise tariff
question* lad labor Issues In Michi
gan.
To Give Lecture Here.
I Commodore 1. H. Hchlomberj la
to (It* a lecture in Waahlagton in
' the ttenr future end will vrobablr
jalao (tlve an exhibition on the moat
efteotfv* Itfe-aartnr methoda. The
commodore ni 11 thla office thla
morning. He elated that he had not
ret majle arrangementa aa to the
ume and place w>ere taia lecture or
^detnonatratlon la to be glvaa ??
WICK
SMUT OVEN
10JEWAL
DR. THACKE CHBD THE
FIRST SB p UNION
RE VIVA IflGHT.
URGE cnt?
Evangelist Makes Favorable Impres
sion. Will Speak Tonight on 'The
Cur?." Two Services Dally.
With a congregation that almost I
ailed every seat of fee large audltor
luni of the Methodlal church, tlie un
ion revival services of the Presby
terian and MethodJbt churches be
?an last night wltfcr Evangelist J.
Ernest Thacker fllUfcg the pulpit.
Dr. Thacker ttialp a moot favor*
ible Impression In via opening ser
mon. He has an excellent delivery
md a strong vole* which can be
lieard distinctly lnatvary part of the
church. There lircfeo question but
Chat he will arouaa considerable ln
;tejrest<and enthuataajn In the revLval
f*tid.will be' atftfcesogif 'la ills, work
j here. . J. W- Jfelks, chorus leader,
led the slnglag last night and also
tang a pleasing solo, flo Is the pos
sessor of a rich tenor voice and his
uorvlces will be a feature of the meet
ings.
' The sermon last night was of an
introductory order, explaining the
I benefits of evangelistic work and the
necessity for this style of work In
successfully carrying out Christ's In
structions and spreading the Gospel.
No Invitation was issued at the con
clusion of tho sermon.
There will be two services held
dally: one at 10 o'clock In the morn
ing and the other In the evening, be
ginning at 7:46. Tonlght'B subject
will be "The Church; Her Complaint
and Its Cure." Dr. Thacker has'
urged every person to bring a pencil
with them. He also made the state
ment last night, by way of a gentle
hint, that he had heard an old
preacher say that most women look
ed better with their hats off.
SEVEN CABINET
MEMBERS HE
TAKEN STUMP
Church; Her Complaint and Its
Washington. Oct. 18. ? Secretary
McAdoo left today to speak In Illi
nois# Indiana. Ohio and Tennessee
ontll November 1.
Bee retary (Baker left today to apeak
In New Jersey and New York until'
November 1.
Secretary Daniels left today to
sptsk In Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa,
Missouri and Kansas until Novem
ber 1.
Postmaster -General Burleson leav
es this week to speak in Indians and
Illinois until November 1.
Secretary Wllnon has feeen speak
ing In the Middle Weit since October
I, and returns November 1.
Secretary Houston leaves this
week to speak In New England.
Secretary Redfleld returned today,
after Speaking In New Jersey. New
York, Rhode Island and Connoctt
IH* TO TMR DAILY NEW?
out
Cotton Reaches
Highest Figures
Since Civil War
I
(By United Pros*)
New York. Oct. Cotton
today reached nineteen cent*.
Prices on all future* advanced
a cent a pound during the Inst
twenty- four hour*.
RECORD PRICES PAID.
New York, Oct. ,18 ? Potion
today continued Its record mak
ing advance at the opening of
Uie c\rhan?e. 3I?ny for
18.8.1 rent# n pound. a culn of
two <]oUat8 on (lie bale.
Tho cotton market In \V/i*h
in^ton reached a new high level
j "??'?)?. Lint cotton In ?e1)lnK
j from 17 4 to 17?i. Heed cotton
Is selling nl 7 4. Cotton *ee?!
| Is bringing fc'O nnd p.", 7.
HOlfNT FIGHTING i
ON WEST FRONT,
(By United Press)
Parla, Oct. 18. ? The Germans
were violently attacking the French
positions south of the 6omme at five
[o'clock thlB morning. After a heavy
bombardment a few German detach
ments reached the French first line
1 trenches, but nil were either killed
or captured. Following attacks were
checked by screen fire.
British Mnke Advances. 4
London, Oct. 18.? ityty'tbstand
lng tho downpour of rain, tho Brit
ish advanced along several points
during the night between the Albert
and Baupaunie highways.
An?tro-<rorninJi Attack.
Uuchareet, Oct. H. ? The Austro
Germans are attacking alonrr* the'
whole Carpathian according to ?
an official statement. The attack j
thus far has been unsuccessful and .
reports are reassuring. South of j
Krondstadt the Rumanians have re
sumed the offensive and are driving
back the enemy. Stubborn fighting 1
continues. I
HEATHEN CHINESE
ARE IN MORE LUCK
(By United Press)
3t. Paul, Minn., Oct. 18. ? 81.1m
Lin* Lee who "makes washee, Mlon
day, Wnesday, Fliday." Isn't worried
about h. c. 1. Statistic* showing thn
cost of food ha* advanced 50.7 per
cent In St. Paul in one year, on fllo |
today at the office of Angus J. Cam? I
eron, secretary of the St. Paul Hotel
Keepers association, also show that
rlec Is about the only food not aero
planlng.
, "PA8QU ALE" THE ATTRACTION
I ON THE SCREEN FOP. TONIGHT
A great Paramount feature In an
nounced for the New Theatre this
evening, being "Pasquale," a 6-act
drama. *r
Coming: "The American Qlrls Co.*
here Thursday, Friday and Saturday
nights, featuring Lewis and Root.
This is tho company that played here
during the Elks convention. Thpy
delighted then and will delight
again. The admission to the O'rln
company will bo 10 and 20 cents.
ltrldnl Conplfl Fftnrn.
Mr. and Mm. Arthur O. Elliott re
turned yfate rday afternoon from
their bridal tour to New York. Phil
adelphia, Washington City. Atlantic
City and other point*. They will re
main In Washington until tomorrow,
when they will leave for Warrenton.
? where they will make their home.
FREE PRIZE* HIVES AWAY AT
the auction aale at the Qrtot prop
erty. Wed. Oct. M. 10: SO a. ra.
OLD SAIIOR
PASSED AWAY
AT OCRACOKE
Captain Georuc Howard Died an the
Island VcM<-rdu.v After Short
ItlneM.
Captain .George W. 'Howard, aged
,76^ died yesterday morning at his
home at Ocracoke. Death was due
to heart trouble. The burial ser
vices were hold today on the. Island.
Captain Howard was one of the
best known characters along the
coast of the Carollnas and Virginias.
He was well known In many other
porta, having sailed the seas ever
since he was a mere boy, He has
been to almost every part of the
world and his life has been an ex
tremely venturesome one. Numerous
times he was shipwrecked and his
experiences were both harrowing and
thrilling. He Is survived by his wife,
three sons, George, who In sperlal
detect I v?? for the Norfolk Southern.
Bennett, of Ocracoke. on-' Henmon
of Philadelphia, and twr ,'aughlers.
Mrs. Kelly of Bclhaven. i...d one re
siding at Rocky Mount.
GARDNER HERE TOMORROW
It I* e*pecte'd that both Democrat*
anrl Republic* na will turn out In
lar*e number* tomorrow nlcht lo
hear the adilrean that 1* to be deliv
ered by O. Max Oardner. candidate
for lieutenant .-governor, at the court
house. The mectSnK will start
promptly at eluht o'clock.
SHELBURNE WRITES
Prices on my floor continue lo bo
higher today, which in shown by my
floor average on all tobacco sold
making the high average of $23.22.
Below I give some sales*
N. H. Lewis. 22. 2R. St. 4*. 49.
50. Ave. 444 lb*. $34.44.
A. R. Cox. 18. 21. 22 2b. 28. 32.
37. 48. Ave. 724 lbs. $27.60.
EJcklln A Prvor, 20. 20. 27. 28. 29.
34. 36 Ave. 632 lha. $26 90.
Orlffln Proa.. 17. 22 24 '4. 31.
3R, 36 Ave. 1336 lha. $26 10.
Theao tobaccos wer?? not fin* wrap- ;
per?, but were sound. Urine me a
load this week or n?*t I will guar
antee to make you the heat aale you
have made this year.
Yours truly,
v. n sitci.nunNB.
THE CJltlHT KflTATK PROPERTY
In West End, on Main. Second and
Third streets, will be sold at auc
tion We4.. Oet, 26. 10:30 a. m.
10-18 tfo-fp. . . _ v. ?
LUSITANIA
CASE HAS
NOT BEEN
SETTLED
SECRETARY POI.K DEN" IBS THE
STORIES THAT WERE CARRIED
IX MORMN'Ci PATERS.
POLITICS MIXED IN
Claim Marie That the Stories Were
Published Merely for n Partisan
hir|)oso. Case lias Not Vet llcen
Settled and \o Telling When it
WllL
(Dy United Press)
Washington, Oct. is. ? Germany's
memorandum. delivered last Febru
ary, and intended to settle tho dip
lomatic differences over the torpedo
ins of tho Lunitnnld. hrtg not been
.\crepted by this government. U will
not be made public. acting Secretary
jf State Polk announced today.
"The reports that were made In
ili!a morning's papers," said Mr. Polk
"were made for partisan purposes.
Tlie note has not been accepted and
St will not be given out. The State
Department does not propose to be
drawn Into the discussion over the
issue at this time."
Di purtineut officials consider tho
publication of the Btory tills morning
ins a political move to tinbaraBS the
department In conducting foreign af
1 fairs. They also made clear that the
department believed that foreign In
Iluence is also seeking to t.-.ke advan
tage of the political situation in
bringing up the Issue at this time.
Although no ofllc'.al will Ray when
the L'iMt.inia ccbi? will he settled.
lndlc*llor?M aro that it will not bo
concluded until afnr t lies ?loctloaa.
Polk's views coincide with those
of Lanafn? nnd Wilson acalnst th?
Injection of forelirn uffalrji into do
mestic politics. Tlir *iorjr to which
Polk referred to rlaimod that ^er
1 ninny. In her note of la*t February,
expresned r^trrct over the lotus of
American li\-es hut held that the act
wan justifiable :ib a retaliatory act
against Rnfrland. This was said to
he satisfactory, taken in connection
thn payment of Indemnity, according
to the story.
ATTFXT) THE AITTKlN SU.E ON
WfdnoBflny. Oft. 25, in SO a. m.
10-1 8-tfr-fp.
Arivnrtlp# In th? Hallf N?w?.
rODAYS PROGRAM
AT
New Theatre
Paramount Foatur*
"PAHQIAIiK"
Prwientpd Irt B ftclfc- r :':^?
Thiimlny, PHila; f Hatnrdajr
"A mwlrnft (?lrln ('otnpnnj"
Prlee* I Or ? 20c
Return Onto
AOMIHHION' He and |%
Rhow Mart* at 7:46 nhar?
Martina dally *t ? p. m.
WEAR A PAIR OF B9H&I ShOes ANWWALK WITH COMFORT, EVERY PAIR
GUARANTEED. Calais Clothing' Company,