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THE I ABERNAC IE ELECTED. AS THE CORN SHOWS) TE Executive Committee Reached Decision Yesterday After noon After Consideration CHAIRMAN VAN LEUVEN GIVES REASONS WHY Much More Space Will Be Available In Large Build ing On Castle Street. Announcements. The Corn Show is to be held in the tabornaclev Annovxiement to this , i tect was made by Mr. C. Van Leuv ,n. chairman of the executive com mit too of the Corn Show, this morn intr. when he stated that the decision was reached yesterday afternoon fol lowing several days of consideration by the committee. The selection of the tabernacle as the place for the Fourth annual Corn Show will come as pleasing news tc many persons in the city as consider able opposition had been registered :i gainst the site at Second and Chest nut streets, which had been granted by the City Council after a strong petition had been filed against it by the citizens living in that vicinity. While the available space in the tabernacle is slightly less than that which would have been afforded by the tents, there is considerable space on the tabernacle lot which will have tents placed on them that will makfe the total space probably larger than that which would have been available tinder the tents. The tents, which are 30x300 feet in size, would have accorded 27,000 square feet of space while the actual number of square feet in the tabernacle is a little more" than 21,000 but with the additional space on which will be placed tents, the total reaches nearly 30,000 square feet. The tabernacles 112 feet wide and 2V2 feet long and because of its shape is particularly well adapted for ex hibits and also for handling the large crowds that will attend. The space committee, of which Capt. E. A. Mens, is chariman, is now prepar ing a diagram of the building, includ ing the space for the exhibitors, and they will be ready to be seen shortly. It is requested that firms or indi viduals wishing space please notify the chairman of this committee at earliest possible time. In speaking of the selection of the tabernacle as the place for the Corn .how, Mr. Van Leuvon stated this morning that there were several rea sons why the committee decided up on that place in preference to the down town site. One reason was because the build ing could be had at much less ex pense than the tents and it would afford better protection to the ex hibits. Also because the shape of the building was more or less ideal for displaying exhibits, affording much more space than the tents in a. narrow street would have. Another reason was that the com mittee had already decided that this year would mark the last that the Corn Show would be held in the down town streets and by going to the trbernacle it. would lead to a selec tion of some site for a permanent lo cation for the annual show. Mr. Van Leuveh, also stated by se lecting this place it eliminated all proteststhat had been registered acainst the down-town site. The executive committee is very much pleased with the new location they feel that it is very convien ient, being on the trolley line and within easy reach of the residential district. Many special attractions 'ire now being arraged to.be held in the tabernacle during the four days 'f the Corn Show that could not have been held in the tents down-town. Each, night a different feature will be n the program. GIVEN UP FOR DEAD. San Francisco, Cal., Oct. 24. Clar ence F. Peacock, a young mechanic, went swimming in August in San Francisco Bay, just inside the Gold en Oate, and was carried out to sea on a spar he grasped when caught by the undertow and floated, partly un: om;cious, thirty-two hours, before he was picked up by a Swedish steam ship off the Farrallone Isanlds and tken to Seattle. He wired his wife, who gave him up for dead, but she didn't get the message and fainted when he walked into her home a few 'lays ago The Swedish crew had to pick Pea ' ock and the spar from the water and nt it away from Peacock's bruised and bleeding body he said. They ap plied restoratives but he did not come to his senses for several hours. Then he found no one on the vessel who spoke English. He said he couldn't make out the .vessel's name but learn "d that she had come around Cape Horn from Europe. Peacock's clothes were found after he disappeared and turned into po lice .headquarters. Notices were pub lished in local newspapers of his death. When he got back he walked into the property clerk's room at head quarters to get hisxwearing apparel. Mr. W. p. Groom, of Burgaw, spent yesterday" in the city, a guest at the Orton Hotel. COMIC iTHE WILMINCTON PIS FAVORS It THE IMPUENT Plana For Beautifying of Robt. Stranee Plavcrroiinrlo Qk mitted Other Property. City Council, in session this morn ing, went on record as favoring, the beautifying of the Robert Strange Playgrounds. Councilman.. Bunting and City Attorney Ruark , were " ap pointed as a committee to investigate and report back to Councils Not only is the improving and beautifying of the Robert Strange playgrounds fa vored but may be taken looking to ward the acquisition of property in the eastern section of the city to be used as a playgrounds for the kid dies. Secretary Adam Empie, of the Tree and Park Commission, appeared be fore Council and explained what was needed at the -Robert Strange play grounds to make it an ideal spot for the gathering of children for recrea tion. He submitted a sketch of the playgrounds and while he told Coun cil that he was not in position to say what the proposed improvements would cost he, with his co-workers, would gladly get up an estimate if Council desired such. He was backed up by a supplement al report, read by Supt. J. J. Blair, of the City Schools, calling at tention to the fact that all are inter ested in the playgrounds and he quoted Col. Fred Olds as saying that Wilmington has a splendid chance of jumping to the fore among cities of the State as regards playgrounds. He called attention to the numer ous boys who are to be seen each evening at the playgrounds with coats thrown off working to improve the grounds and he thought that some recognition of their activities should be taken. ' Secretary Empie pointed out the urgent need of water at the play grounds and suggested that lavatories w;ould not be out of place although no request was made this morning for the installation of such. He does think, however, that numerous water faucetts should be provided so wa ter could be easily obtained. The plans o fthe Tree and Park Commis sion call for rows of winter oaks down Eighth, up Ann and down Tenth streets and a row of pecan trees planted inside the fence down Tenth and honeysuckle vines should be planted, according to Mr. Empie, and he suggested that pine and cedar trees be put near one cor ner of the grandstand. The idea is to have an abundance of flowers dur ing the summer and evergreens in the winter. Grass is also badly needed on that part of the playgrounds which is not used as a ball park and tennis courts and Mr. Empie points out that it would be necessary to enrich the soil as its present sandy condition would not insure the growth of grass. Umbrella trees were suggested as these will furnish plenty of shade and shade is one thing the smaller children must have in the summer. Secretary Empie suggested that na tive shrub be used as he is confident that they will grow more rapidly than others. Superintendent Blair told Council that the Loyal Boys' Club had raised $387 and that this money has been used to build tennis courts and buy swings and other equipment. He points out that the sum raised was not sufficiently large to purchase the necessary equipment, saying that $25 would complete that part of it. He pointed out that a lot of money was needed to purchase posts to be used in the placing of the equipment and he thinks an additional $100 will put the two tennis courts in excellent shape. Because of the sandy condi tion of the soil the expense of put ting the playgrounds in shape is nat urally more because it is going to be necessary to haul in quite a bit of clay to be used on the tennis courts and to put the soil in condition for the sowing of grass. Council is willing to render all as sistance possible, and it is highly probable that an effort will be made to acquire a part of Carolina Court to be used as a playground. City Attorney Ruark pointed out that land in that section is very cheap and that the children are numerous and be cause such work will be of a lasting nature is of the' opinion that steps should be taken in the early future to provide a playground for the children of the eastern section of the city. I,' PAGE.FJVF MIL K; STATION IS TO BE CONT in 'City Agrees to Appropriate Money Asked For Board of Health In Accord. fofrLtME Decided by Members of Light Infantry Last Night Big Awkward Squad. It was definitely decided last night, ! at the regular drill of the Wilming ton Light Infantry, that the hike pro posed for ' this command would be taken on this week-end, weather peri mitting. The company will leave their armory Saturday afternoon, in heavy marching orderj and tramp to a point about three miles below the city, on the banks of the Cape Fear, and spend the night and next day. Captain James B. Lynch and Lieut. Edward H. Holmes will be in charge of the company and will carry out a program assimilating actual warfare. Sunday will be spent in going City Council will, lend all aid, pos sible and Js.' In accord with, the stand taken, by the Board of Health as re gards the continuance of the milk sta tion for tb a feeding of indigent babies. This decision was arrived at this mornng when Council met in regular session. The $40 appropriation asked for, that is to be used in buying and preparing milk that is to be fed to in digent babies, will be made. Dr. C. P. Bolles appeared before Council and explained that those ad vocating the continuance of the miflc station wanted something to depend on. He stated that no one exDected the $40 asked for to be sufficient to!tnrouSn a number of maneuvers that onerate the station, hut rinrtftrari this ! would confront such a military unit amount gave those in charge some- f thing to depend on and added that he expects other money to be con tributed from various 'sources. He GET TOGETHER MEETING. Interesting Program at Dock Street Christian Church Friday Night. There will be a get-together meet ing at the Dock Street Christian church Friday night and the devotion al exercises will be in charge of Mr. George L, Huband. Mr. L. E. AHen will lead the singing. Rev. J. E. Reynolds, pastor of the church, will outline some new work for the congregation and a report of the church's progress will be made by Financial Clerk George E. Green. Short talks will be .made by Messrs. L. L. Walton, H. A. DeCover, A. W. Pate J. C. Cowden and others. Re- Why Burden your wife with the care of your estate? If you wish to appoint your wife or other woman relative as executrix and trustee under your will, why not assist her to carry the heavy burden by ap pointing this company as co-executor and co-trustee? Your estate will thus have the advantage of the personal direction which she can give, and she will be relieved of the burdensome details necessarily in volved in the management of any large estate. Also she will receive invaluable assistance in regard to in vestments. Our officers will be glad to confer with you re garding any trust or banking business you may have in mind. Wflmington Savings 6 Trust Company Oldest and Largest North Carolina Savings Bank 1887- 1916. 1 J"'-! ."t IE DC Q i in times of war. i Nineteen "recruits" were introduc ed to the primary military tactics in j the "awkward squaa , by numerous promised Council that every cent ap- sergeants and corporals of the Light propriated by the city would be used ! Infantry last night. The large num- for the purchase of milk and not a ef OI new company penny of this sum would go towards bemS. th res0ult of a recent order to paying the salary of a nurse. He de- ?crt thne Secon. f1' ? , clared that the work will be carried I tillery Corps which is the official on in a satisfactory manner and while ' desif nation of the W. L. I., up to a , , . . minimum of 65 men. he regretted that the nurse now in . . . . , . . . , . First Sergeant G. T. Swain s roll charge would be unable to remain' . ... ' . . ' , i boolTshowed that there were more there to supervise the preparing ofi., r-rt , 4, . . . . ix. -i, j i j u lt than 70 men present at the drill last the milk, declared that another would ... ... . , . . , ' , , , , night, which is the largest number of be employed and that the work would nrpspnt at a hhh of thi mm- go steadily on. 0 QTv,r voqpc tvi tio CAMPAIGN FUND OPENED TO HOMESTEAD ENTRY BY GOVERNMENT Councilman Merritt wanted to know who the money appropriated by the city was to be paid to and suggested that an organization be formed so the vouchers could be made out to some individual, but Council decided that that part of it would be left up to Drs. Bolles and Sidbury. The de cision to leave this matter in the fly 80 on the company's roster and a I large number of applications were re ceived last night, but it is likely that a waiting list will- have to be estab lished. On account of the fact that Light Infantry has never been issued uni forms for more than 63 men, a num ber of the new members were per- hands of Drs. Bolles and Sidbury, ty,0ir first miiita HnHCe in came as a result of a motion by Coun- rather nondescript uniforms. Some cilman McCaig to this effect. I of them wore caps derbys, etc., for In speaking of the matter before j headgear , and presented a rather un Council Dr. Bolles pointed out that t military appearance. However, Cap the work was very important and de-1 tain T,Vnch has nlaced an order for I MOUNTS HIGHER Wilson Club, of Atkinson, Sends Contribution Offi cials Are Confident. Twenty-three and a half dollars was contributed locally toward the Wiison-Marshall campaign fund yes terday just fifty-five cents less than was turned in to the treasurer on the preceding day the most notable Havre, Mont., Oct 25 The district land office here was opened this morning for the filing of applications for homestead tracts embraced in the abandoned Fort Assinniboinco mili tary reservation, which has been thrown open to homestead entry by proclamation of the President The reservation is located in . Hill county and was one of the largest military reservations in the United States. There are more than 95,000 acres to be opened, of which some 93,000 acres are classified as agricultural land and WHOLESALE MEN HELP Unusually Large Crowd Ex pected to Attend Corn Show Local wholesale merchants are is suing special invitations to outside customers to attend this year's Corn Show and in addition ara requesting them to do ' everything possible to stir up interest in the counties em braced by the event. The exhibits this year will be larger than ever be fore in the history of th ' show be cause the farmers and merchants in coniriDuuon oi ine aay Demg o.ou , Vember 15 will be the last day for fil and coming voluntarily from the Wil son Club, of Atkinson, N. C. The the remainder as coal lands. In the ! the outlying districts have been thor oughly acquainted with the merits of the show through the means of pub licity employed by those in charge case of the coal lands only the sur face rights are to be disposed of. No- money was paid in by Mr. J. A. Mur-1 phy, of that place and is credited to the committee chairman by Mr. Cy-! rus D. Hogue. It was bigger by a insr applications and the drawing will f that department. take place here three, days later. The department of pantry supplies ; will be one of the most interesting will be reached pnd even They believe there is a sufficiently laree number of Democrats in the passed. ' fhe exhibits. A large number of - 1 1 I 1U 1 -1 . A exniDiis is eiuuracua in iiiib uepari ment and the committee requests that clared that the infant mortality in this country was appalling, declaring that improper handling and feeding of children caused such a condition. His idea is to help those who cannot help themselves. The numerous in digent babies must be looked after. Continued operation of the milk sta tion will aid babies of this class in a remarkable manner. , ed from Company B., Third North The Board of Health went on record j Carolina Infantry, when that com yesterday afternoon as favoring itsj mand was en route to the border sev- continuance and in a statement 1(rj,i wPir .en was spnt tn Wnrt fia?- 35 complete uniforms and these are expected at an early date. f FACE COURT MARTIAL Deserter Who Has Been Taken To Fort Caswell. Private George Sears, who lesert- reached and for that matter non of J her 6th., in order that they -may be them are losing any sleep over a j properly classified and confusion possible fall-down. And the same avoided. This department is in the might truthfully be said of their opin- j hands of a large number of ladies ion concerning Mr. Wilson's re-elec-1 from both the city and country and All are now satisfied that he they are very anxious to give it every tion. chair- half dollar than any other contribu-1 county to see that this mark .'a ! exhibits be in by Monday, Novem tion oi tne aay. But tour of the eleven committee heads reported to the treasurer last night but all had something to offer and all are optimistic concerning what will be done today and during the remainder of the week. Again yesterday the committee captained by Mr. D. H. Howes, Jr., carried off first honors by "cashing in" the big gest amount of the day. None of yes terday's contributions tore for less than a dollar while the largest indi vidual contribution was for $5 and came from Mr. A. B. Skeldinc. will hfi returned tn office. Yester- attention. The committee is day's contributions and contributors j maned by Mrs. B. T. Hopkins. were as follows: ' Because of the unusually large ter- acknowledged ..$4,156.80 ntory embraced Dy tne uorn snow Previously the attendance is expected to break I all records. Especially is the attend- Cyrus D. Hogue, Chairman: Wilson Club, Atkinson, N. C, through J. A. , ancc from the outside expected to be Murphy $ 5.50 large as much interest has been creat- Louise E. Hall . . 1.00 ed and because the railroads aro of- fering very attractive rates. by Dr. Charles T. Nesbitt, coun ty health officer, it was pointed out that unless the milk station was prop erly equipped and sufficient feedings provided for all babies the operation of such a station should be left to pri vate philanthropy. Dr. Nesbitt ex plained his position on this matter prior to yesterday's meeting, an ac count of which appeared in The Dis patch the early part of the week. well yesterday by Lieut. Edward H. Holems, of the local recruiting party, and it is likely that he will be tried before a general court-martial there. Private Sears was brought to Wil mington about two weeks ago from Hamlet, where he left his company, Officials of the local Democratic ! - organization that have the Wudc of Total .. : 6-J? raising funds to be used in behalf of; J. A. McNorton, chairman : Mr. Wilson in hand are urging that J Jesse Weeks 1.00 j the committee heads and committee- i C. H. Bornemann . . A 1.00 I men bestir themselves as the time in 1 F. G. Rose .... ..... . . . l.00 I S. A. King which one is privileged to give in be half of the "Peace President" 'is rap- j idly drawing to a close and the grand Total and was turned over to Lieutenant j total of today is yet far in arrears of S. A. Matthews, Chairman: Holmes . After he had spent a fort- the $5,000 goal recently decided on j W, W. Love- . . night in the city prison, orders were i as the amount New Hanover woula j Geo. P. Galvin received from the War Department j give toward the return of Mr. Wilson In conclusion, Dr. Bolles stated that i to have the deserter turned over to while it might appear to many that the commanding officer at Fort Cas he and Dr. Sidbury alone were fath- well. ering this movement he wished allj Corporal N. J. Silverman and Pri to understand that a good many were vate Harry H. Watters, of the local mothering it and that because of the j recruiting party, escorted the prison great good it will accomplish he was j er to Fort Caswell yesterday and very glad that Council had seen fit ! turned him over to Colonel Bennett, to make the appropriation asked for. HELP PROMISED in command of the post. to office. While the money is com ing in a bit slow the various officials and committee heads are not worrying for knowing the class of Democracy that prevades New Hanover and understanding full well that New Hanover has never yet fallen down on an undertaking of any nature they are confident that the grand total Total .... .... D. H. Howes. Jr., Chairman: A. B. Skelding Wm. B. Campbell L. D. Latta Southern MEDICAL ASSOCIATION at ATLANTA, GA. '": 1.00 1 Round TrlD Fare From Wllmlnaton $18.35 Tickets will be sold at Atlanta as above by the ATLANTIC COAST LINE. Standard Railroad or ine South. NOVEMBER 12, 13 and 14. 6.00 i Limited returning uittil midnight of November 19, 1916. Proportionate fares 5.00 j from all stations on the A. C. L. 1.00 ; For further information, schedules, 1.00 : sleeping car accommodations, etc, 1 call on $ 4.00 5.00 1.00 Total 7.00 Grand Total . .$4,180.30 T. C. WHITE. Gen. Freight and Pass. Agt. Wilmington, N. C. Phone I! Clyde Line Unable to do Anything for Wilmington Just Now. Because this city is one of the least remunerative 1 ports touched by ves sels of the Clyde Line that company is not in position to provide addition al ships in an effort to better the service, according to a letter address ed to the local agent of the steamship company, by Mr. H. H. Raymond, president of the line, and read at yeo terday's gathering of Rotarians. Th lack of better service between New York and this port is not voluntarj , on the part of the steamship compan.: and there is no immediate prospecl of securing additional ships accord ing" to the letter. Mr. Becker, local agent for the company is an enthus iastic Rotarian and he pointed out that the Clyde Line is having six ad ditional ships built and when com pleted he thinks perhaps Wilming ton may get a ship from New York oftener than once every ten days. Mr. Becker explained that it was almost impossible to charter ship for foreign trade now unless a very high rate was paid. He cited an instance where a vessel was chartered for one trip which will take about three weeks to make at a cost of $26,000 and he explained that thisVwas more money than a vessel would earn ope rating between this port and New York during four months. He admit ted that Charleston and Jacksonville are getting more ships than this city but added that the volume of freight out of those ports is much larger. California, Missouri, Oct. 24. The birds on a poultry plant here are real high fliers. They have one conven ience that no monarch could have en joyed fifty years ago. That convenience is an electric fan. The fan and running water have been installed in the large feeding station of the A. B. Cole & Sons plant. Under the spray of a fountain in f.OI,hnipnt will be served Dy tne . the feeding station Is the favorite ladies immediately after the services. haunt of the ducks and geese. The The meeting will begin at 7:45 o'clo6k management has found the fans and and it is hoped that eevry member of water of economic value, as it saves the church, together with their the lives of many fouls and makes friends, will be present. them fatten faster in the hot weather. Shipment of Knit Underwear Just Received One large shipment of knit underwear for ladies was received yesterday, and two others are expect ed during the week. Knit underwear is one of the scarcest things on the American market today, and we consider ourselves fortunate in being able to secure a representative as sortment for this Fall's business. Pants and vests in all sizes, priced at 50c and $ LOO per garment. Union suits for ladies are priced t 50c to SJ.25 per garment. Let us show you the line today. Charming New fiats in the Millinery Section The Millinery Department is proving 6ne of the big drawing cards of this popular store. We have in charge of this department Miss McMahon, formerly of James G. Johnson & Company, of New York City, and a milliner of unusual ability and talent. The Ladies of Wilmington are quick to recognize the fact that the Bon Marche is offering them unusual service in this department, and take advantage of it more and more each day. The new ideas in Fall styles will be simultaneously displayed at this store, when they come out on Fifth Avenue, for we keep in close touch with the Fashion Cen ters, and it is our desire to bring to Wilmington the very newest and best of the season's merchandise. Bon Marche hats in small and large shapes, large and varied collec tion, priced at $3.00. to $25.00. Pay $25.00 for tfour Winter Suit. This is the popular price to pay for a Fall suit. 1 his store cives the ut most value, the greatest variety for choosing, best selection of colorings and the most satisfactory line at any one price, at $25.00 tor we are anxious to please those who are in the majority and who pay neither more nor less for their suit than this amount. In the materials and styles you will find those that are wanted by the well dressed persons who study fashions and are competent to judge. A Look Will Convince You. mm h'-11 ! ) r.1 v r 'a it; Mi: : t C r.tt
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