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CHILD BURNED TO DEATH YESTERDAY Occurred Six and Half Miles From Cityin Brunswick. -Died This Morning. Tlnj five-year-old son of Mr. and s. Lr. Nelson, of Brunswick county, died this morning at 5 o'clock ine result of burns received late y0f;M-dayafternoon when his clothes iipcaiue ignited from an open fire place. The tragedy occurred at the el.'on home, six and a half miles !ve?i of the city, when the mother of the boy left him alone in the room wlltiv a fire was burning and went to the home of a neighbor, only a fav yards from her door: Dr. W. Houston Moore, of this" city, was called to tne Nelson home and did everything possible to alleviate the pain and suffering of the boy, but lit ,1,3 or no hope -Tvasntertained for jtip recovery. Sir. Nelson had hardly reached the home of the neighbor on whom she was calling when her boy rushed screaming from the house, a mass of f!snie. Acting on the spur of the moment and doing what she thought was proper, the mother seized a buck et o? water and drenched her son, according to advices reaching the city. She was successful in extin euihing the fire but the youngster had swallowed the flame prior to his mother's act and little hope was en tertained for his recovery. According to the best information obtainable the deceased was the old est of three children and the pre emption is that the mother left her entire brood in the house when she vein to he 4ome' of her neighbor. The theory was advanced that the boy, childlikebegan playing in the fire the moment his mother passed from view and his clothes became ig nited. In leaving the house, although his clothes were a solid sheet of flame, the hoy passed without ignit ing the household furnishings and neither of the other children suffered harm. The neighbors, prior to the arrival of Dr. Moore, did everything pos'sible to alleviate the suffering of the boy who was almost baked to a crisp. Mr. M. L. Nelson, father of the de ceased, is employed at one of , the various guano plants near the city. - tV -v4- " ws; j GSR V ft.' I 1 MISS FRANCES D. PARTRIDGE. Miss Partridge, who is Supreme Record Keeper of the Lady Macca bees, will participate in the festivi ties to beheld in the Boys' Brigade hail tonight, when Miss Angelina Maude Booker becomes the bride of Mr. Rufus Rastus Johnson Brown! CHECK-FLASHER TAKEN White Man Posing as Claim Agent Arrested Here. G. J. Hart, a white man, who for some time past has made a business ;i handling claims of farmers of this :(; ion against the Atlantic Coast h;no RailroacL'Company, was arrest d yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff c. H. Keen, on a warrant 'urging him with false pretense, it being alleged that Hart passed a bogus check on the Swinson Furni ii'.io Company of Wssos wine time i'go. The warrant, together witn a de scription of Hart, was received at the Sheriff's; office here some time ago iiom Chief of Police O. P. Hedgepeth, of Wilson, and it was stated that Hart ,: as then employed in the freight traf fic department of the Coast . Line, here However, it was not until yes tprday that the man was located. The warrant alleges that Hart, by false pretense, secured $5 when' he J-avp a bad check to the Wilson Fur mui'e Company when he had no funds in the American National Bank bore, where the check was suppbsed ,f he payable. Not being able to give bond yesterday, Hart was placed in and will be taken to Wilson for trial as soon as an officer arrives from that place. NAME WAS WRONG. Three Ladies Guess Same Number In Guessing Contest Ail Winners. In announcing the prize winners at 'hp Corn Show, Myrtle Grove. Sound was mentioned as winner of first Prize in the Farm Women's Contest and it should have read the United 1'arra Women of Myrtle Grove Sound. Tiie prizes in the guessing contest v.-ere won by Mrsr-R. C. Fergus, Miss Hazel Crumpler and Mrs. G. R. Pi ,!f i each of these persons guessing -,t - -, i AGED FARI1AER HIT Extent of Injuries Not Known. Driver of Car Refused to Y . . Stop, r Friends of Mr. Robert Williams, an aged citizen of Leland, will regret to learn that he was knocked down and painfully injured yesterday afternoon by a reckless automobilist. The lat ter's name could not be' ascertained. Keports today state that Mr. Wil liams is getting along nicely. He is 69 years old and his advanced age renders the accident more.,.- serious than if it otherwise would haye been. The accident happened on the "Causeway," between the ferry depot across the river and Brunswick river bridge. Mr. Williams had been to the city with his horse and cart and was returning home. He was lead ing his horse by the bridle when two automobiles came from the rear. Mr. Williams led his animal as far to the side of the road as possible and the first machine passed. The driver of the second car swerved before he had gotten beyond Mr. Williams.SThe latter was knocked violently to the ground by the force of th collision. The auto owner "put on speed" and did not stop to ascertain the extent of Mr. Williams' injuries. Telephonic advices received from Leland today state that Mr. Wil liams is doing well. It isi probable that no serious results will follow the accident. CARRIED WAKE FOREST TO VICTORY ,'Wilmington Collegian's Bril- liant Work Responsible for . Great Triumph. Local athletic circles will be in terested, as well as pleased, to hear that a Wilmington collegian, Howard i-Hanby, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Hanby is given credit for triumph of the Freshmen basketball team of Wake Forest college over the Sopho mbre quintet of that school. "Hanby's brilliant work," is the way the writers of Wake Forest describe his playing a special from Trinity to the Raleigh News and Observer giving the follow ing account of the game': "After praying' the Sophomof e baskj etball team to a standstill in the first half, the Freshman quint came back in the lest half and uncovered an at tack that not only scored fourteen points, but prevented their opponents from registering a siriglefield goal, giving the Freshmen the long end jof a 27 to 12 score last night in the first of the inter-class games. "The first half was as pretty an exhibition of the indoor sport as has even been witnessed on. the local floor. Neither side forged more than one goal ahead, and one minute before time was up McGuire broke the dead lock by caging a goal, making the score 13 to 11. , . . "It was the brilliant work of Hanby that accounts for the Freshman's vic tory. He played a game at guard that would have done credit to any 'Varsity veteran. Not only did he hold McKaughan, the Sophomore's clever little forward, to two field goals, but he assumed the offensive nearly the i I entire game, got Jn some effective passing and caged five field goals, equalling the record of his team's star forward, McGuire. "The line-up: Soph. (12) Positions: Fresh. (27) Teague . .' . Thompson R. F. McKaughan McGuire L. F. Neal Cox C. Sowers ...... .... Hanby R. G. Uzzle Kinton L. G. "Field Goals Hanby, 5; McGuire, 5; Thompson, 2; Cox, 1; McKaughan, 2; Neal, 2 Teague, 1. "Four Goals Hanby, 1 out of 3; Neal, 2 out of 5. "Referee Crozier. ; "Umpire Holding." Chamber of Commerce Will Ask Council to Act; The improvement of Water street .from Dock to Grace and of Nut street from Gra.ce. to Red Cross, and exten sion of water mains to the northeast ern part of the city were among the many things taken up and endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce at its 'regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon ,and City. Council will be asked, at its next meeting, to take action regarding this matter. The improvement of South Front street beyond Ca'stfe was also endorsed. ' The proposed street improvements will cost approximately $30,000, ac cording to estimates that have been made, and if no other means can be devised Council will be asked to bor f row this sum and use it for these im ' provement3. Committees will appear before Council and urge that these ' improvements be made. The Cham 1 ber went on record as very much in THE WARREN CASE Jury Was Apparently "Balled Up" in Answering The Three Issues.' The E. J. Warren damage suit for $10,000 against the Waccamaw Lum ber Company, of Bolton, settled in Federal Court yesterday afternoon for $2,500 by the attorneys for the, plaintiff and defendant company, is of unusual interest because of the manner in which the jury answered the issues and it has caused no little talk among member, of the looal bar, and those who have followed it j clpsely. The jury returned a verdict j for $3,500 in favor of the plaintiff 1 i few minutes after the attorneys had agreed on $2,500, as a settlement, but there are members of the legal pro fession who are still wondering why the jury should have returned a ver dict in favor of the plaintiff after the. manner in which they answered the various issues. According to one lawyer, the jury was "balled up" on the question, and answered yes in one instance when it meant to answer no. It is interesting to note the man ler in which the issues were an swered. The first issue as to the negligence of the defendant company was an swered by the jury in he affirmative. The second issue as to contributory negligence cn the part of the plain tiff was answered in a similar man ner. The third issue is where the jury apparently became confused. The third issue involves what is known as the 'doctrine of the last clear hance; that is, could the defendant , TinvA rkTa von fori Vo lniiirw too a t HI oca of the contributory negligence of the plaintiff, and this issue was answered in the negative. This answer, accord ing to the best of authority, did not entitle the plaintiff Warren to any liamage, but cn top of this the jury came in with a verdict for $3,500. Prior to their-appearance, however, the attorneys in the case agreed on $2,500 as a suitable settlement. Ru mor has it that the jury expressed it self as meaning to answer the sec ond issue involving contributory neg ligence in the negative rather than in the affirmative. The plaintiff was represented by Rountree & Davis, Jackson Greer, of Whiteville: and D. R. McRacken, of ! Whiteville. The defendant company was represented by Robert Ruark, Esq., and W. B. Campbell, Esq. PROPOSITION - FALLS THROUGH. Wake Forest Will Not Meet Soldiers Here on Thanksgiving Day. The proposed Thanksgiving foot ball game between Wake Forest and Fort Caswell has apparently fallen through, and in all probability those wishing to see an exhibition of this aature will be obliged to journey out side the city limits. The game was to have been staged at Sunset Park and would, in all probability, have been a royal treat, but the inability of 'ocal enthusiasts to insure the partici oants of enough money to warrant heir' coming to Wilmington has evi dently knocked the props from under lhe proposition and Wilmington will hardly see football this Thanksgiving. CAUSES COMMENT MM Opposite the Post Office Polif oat's Old Stand Lfeffim3 Incorporated. - s " V Incorporated. grisk Weather Adds Jest to the friday and Saturday J7 riday and Saturday Specials in the toilet (foods Section 1 5 c Violet Talcum Powder, Colgate's make, priced at, can . . . . . . . .jl . . . . .'9c 15c Pears' Unscented Soap, Special at..- . . .12 l-2c 25c Sanitol Tooth Powder, Special at ........ 19c 25c Colgate Tooth Paste, Special at . ...... . 19c 25c Luxor Cold Cream, Special at . 19c Velour Powder Puff, large and fluffy, Special at . . 9c Specials in Ifeckwear Ladies Collars and Collar and Cuff Sets, of Organ dy and other dainty materials; 25c value, Spe cial at- . 19c Ladies Collars and Collar and Cuff Sets, 50c val ues, priced, Special at ... ...... .43c handkerchief Values 25c line of Linen Handkerchiefs, colored border and Armenian edge, priced Special at . . . . . .19c 20c line of Men's Handkerchiefs fast colors, check design, Special atv. . ... . . . .14c Ladies Colored Border Handkerchiefs, priced Special at 5c 1 THE GRAND JURY HANDS IN REPOR Men Who Are Serving Time Are Satisfied With Treat- i ment Accorded Them.- The report of the grand jury as made to. Judge G.. W. Connor late, yesr terday afternoon carries a mild crit icism of ; certain existing conditions at the County Stockade and recom mends that the practice of leaving carts, wagons and farm implements! exposed to the weather be abandoned, but it sets out very plainly that con ditions as a whole are good and car- ries the very gratifying statement that the prisoners are being well treated and are as well satisfied with their lot as it is possible for men to be whose liberty is temporarily tak en from them. In charging the Grand Jury Mon day morning Judge Connor pointed out that it would hardly be necessary for them to spend much time in look ing into the conditions at the vari ous county institutions, as the last Grand Jury had reported very favor able as to existing conditions at these institutions; however, mem bers of the Grand Jury reporting yes terday did inspect these institutions and found them in very good condi tion. The report as made to Judge Connor yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock follows. "To Honorable G. W. Connor, Judge Presiding. "We, the Grand Jury for this term of Superior Court, beg to submit the following report: "We have passed on 156 bills, find ing 153 true bills and three not true bills, and have made two present ments. "We tiava visited and inspected the different county institutions and de sire to report as follows: "County Stockade We rouna con ditions at the County Stockade to be very satisfactory as to the heating and general management of the build ing, as well as all provisions neces sary for the comfort of the inmates. We asked different questions as to the treatment of prisoners and all claimed to be satisfied with the treatment received. We bee to re- port, however, that we found all im plements, such as carts,t wagons and all kinds of machinery as is used in road construction, exposed to all kinds of weather, and that there is no provision made as to the housing or sucn macninery, ana we recom mend that suitable provision be made at once for protecting this property, as the depreciation from exposure. to the weather would jna short time prove a greater loss to-the country than the investment necessary to provide proper protection. The live stock is all in good condition and all outbuildings are apparently in good repair. "Convict Camp No. 2, Market Street Road We made a careful in spection of this camp and beg to state that the two cages in use at this camp are in very bad condition; the roofs of both these cages were leak ing at the time we made the inspec tion, and the facilities for heating same were yery poor. We have been advised by the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners that these BANKS SHOW BIGrlNGREASE Wilmington is the financial center and clearing house tor. the Carollnas. The local .institutions have di rect dealings with almost every bank in the two States. The banking Institutions of this city are all strong and able to finance any legitimate business needs of the community. Below is given a comparison of the increase of the banking business in Wilmington for eight years, which shows that the capital and surplus of the Wilmington banks have increased practically one million, dollars, while for the same period the de posits have increased approximately four and one-half million dollars. STATEMENT FOR 1908. Capital and Surplus Murchison National Bank 855,424.85 Wilmington Savings and Trust Company .. ..... 223,439.41 People's Sayings Bank.. . 102,345.00 Southern National Bank . . 329.5S7.68 American National Bank. 92,296.35 Atlantic Trust r.nc". Bank ing Compans Increase in eight years From Wilmington Chamber of camps would be abandoned in the near future. We recommend that should this action bo delayed for any length of time that all prisoners now stationed at this camp be transferred to the county stockade on Saturday . j n i a and not be returned to the local camp before Monday morning. Also that; tney be transferred .to tne county stockade during aiy weather which wuuiu preveui mem iroui wonuug on the road. We also recommend that the tent used as a dining room at this camp be abandoned, and that if it is necessary to use this camp fur- ilv J.1 A. i J A J. i i r 1 1- n i rtH l i ri rnpu a no sprvpn i f l i ip . i prisoners in their cells, or that one or two or tne Duiiaings usea as neaa-1 4-1, 1 so that the convicts can take their ' meals there. "County Home We made a very well as tha supplies on hand, and also an investigation of the general j of the Lady Maccabees and will par management. We should like to re- j ticipate in the festivities to be held port for the benefit of the recently j tonignt t the Boys' Brigade hall in appointed manager that we found a' v. , ,TT very small amount of farm products j conjunction with The Darkey Wed on hand, indicating that last season's j ding" that will be celebrated, crop was practically a failure. ' All ' ; machinery and live stock we found in good condition and properly housed. "We found the buildings in very f good condition, with the exception of i the two kitchens, . one dining-room, pantry and entrance hall,-adjacent to these. The walls of these rooms we ; would recommend to be put in good condition by having the walls cleaned' and refinished, as at the present time tanks not now in use be destroyed they are not in a sanitary condition, j and that the premises be put in san- "The supply of drinking water, ; itary condition. We have received a judging from complaints received, j number of complaints--in reference should be analyzed, as our inspection to this plant. We woUld also recOm- reveals the fact tht it is really un-. mend that Marcumber's ditch, which fit for use. We questioned a number is near Oakdale cemetery, receive at- of the inmates and rney all express-i tention from, the proper, authorities, ed themselves as being well satisfied ! as it is partially closed up and has and receiving the best attention. j not the proper drainage. "Court House 'and Jail We have! "City Sidewalks We would rec - inspected the jail and found same tol.cmmend that proper steps be taken be in good condition, both as to clean- immediately to secure an equitable liness and treatment of prisoners, and that proper provisions' have been made for the necessary comforts of the prisoners. "The Court House building is also in very good condition, with the ex- i ception of the toilet in the jury room on the second floor, which we recom- Week-end days are Bargain Days at the Bon Marche. Spe cial values are offered that can not fail to bring about the de sired results. You have only to investigate once, to be a con stant attendant at the Friday and Saturday sales. I I U0 YOUR XrtAS SHOPPiNCr ( Incorporated. ) STATEMENT FOR 1916. Capital and Surplus Deposits Murchison National Bank $1,718,08.03 $5,458,712.80 American Bank and Trust Company.. .. .. .. .. 228,471.50 2,174,709.45 Wilmington Savings and Trust Company . . . . 390,973.89 2,515,243.08 People's Savings Bank... 180,394.22 1,287,989.20 Home Savings Bank .... 55,479.50 263,421.67 Citizens Bank 50,655.64 34,062.71 Deposits $3,034:185.35 1,316,682.24 901,058.56 1,285,261.57, 143,261.18 86,991.62 626,360.45 $1,690,034.91 $7,306,809.35 $ 933,967.87 $4,427,329.56 Commerce "Bulletin. It a lit "JPA t$r. V '" . ( f , . . 17V. -.45 mxJ-y.?'-.ii-.r--Ai ; ' A MISS BINA M. WEST. Miss West is Supreme Commander mend be attended to at once, also that the Recorder's Court room be properly heated, as the present quar ters are inadequate. "City and County Disposal Plant We would recommend that the Board i of Health make an inspection of the abandoned disposal plant near Oak- dale cemetery and that all septic I enforcement of the city ordinance as j people through the newspapers ana to -the construction of sidewalks, asj-'the public schools and in any other from complaints received we find ' proper way. Also that it Is the that undue discrimination is being 1 cheapest article of food on the mar shown in the enforcement of this law. ! ket when its nutritive value is con "For the Grand Jury. , "L. STEIN, Foreman, j "W. R. NYE, Secretary." ; Jwo ftlore Pays of the press Sale Saturday ends our greatest selling event. A new line will be added for Friday and Saturday Specials. Assortment No. 4, priced at $ 7.75 Assortment No. 1 , priced at $12.75 Assortment No. 2, priced at $15.75 Assortment No. 3, priced at $18.75 hosiery Priced Aess Ladies' Black Wood Hose, with gray toe and heel, good weight, Special at pair 40c Gordon Silk Hose, in black and white, all sizes, $ 1 .Oft value, Special for . . 69c Good Winter Weight Cotton Hose, black only, Special at pair ..." 50c An attractive assortment of Fancy Silk Hose, beautiful contrasting colors, $1.25 values, Special at, pair .98c &xtra Special Ribbon Values One lot of fine Johnson-Co wdin Fifth Avenue Ribbons, 6 to 8 inches wide, floral: and conven tional designs, priced Special for two days at yard . . 59c At the Aace Counter .Filet Lace, 1 1 -2 and 2 inches wide, nice for under wear and suitable for many other uses, Extra Special value, at yard 5c 20 pieces of Fine Venise Lace, Edges and Inser tions, all widths, values to 35c, Special for yd 19c I, , , I $2,624,002.78 $11,734,138.91 J FEARS FOR MAJORITY Dr. Hurt Delivers Strong Ser mon to Large Congregation Declaring that the "'evidence is that a majority of people will be lost" Rev. Dr. John Jeter Hurt, pastor 'bl the First Baptist church, delivered, a strong sermon to a large congrega tion at. that church last night on "How Many Viii lie Savea at Last." "I know this is shocking to our de sires," he said, "but we must stick to evidence as against our desires." Last night's service was marked by considerably increased attendance and more spirited interest and the congregation joined in the song serv ice in an admirable manner. The song service is led by a special choir . directed by Mr. Walter E. Rodgera, of Atlanta, and the singing is proving a real feature. Mr. Rodgers experi ences little or no difficulty in induc ing all to join him in singing the hymns. His rendition of the "Ninety and Nine" last night was greatly en joyed by all. ' Tonight he will sing "His Eye Is On the Sparrow," and Dr. Hurt's subject for this evening will be, "When the Roll Is Galled Up Yonder." 'SHE FISH DAY." Fisheries Commission Wants Every City to . Observe Occasion. The following letter has been re- ceived by Mr. H. L. Gibbs, of More head City, Fisheries Commissioner : of North Carolina, from Mr. r . L. Ferry, i secretary of the National Association of Fisheries Commissioners, in re- ' gard to the observance of "Shell Fish Day," on Friday, November 24: ' "Friday, the 24th, Has been named j as 'Shell Jish Day' throughout the j United States, by the president of I the National Association of Fisheries I Commissioners. It is recommended that on that day the people be rec- ! ommended to eat oysters and other shell fish; that the value of this food be brought to the attention of the sidered, and always has been. "Yours very truly, "F. L. PERRY, Secretary" Specials ? i t ; .1 , .1 1 -V if U fe 5 i si m 'A it. n 3 j t f i t j I Mil) 'favor of this work,,. u ,-v ' iv f ' vf j ?i T. j.
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