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THE MORNING STAR, WILMINGTON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 19 18. SIX WALNUT GOVE ROUTE SHORTER STATE COAL SITUATION Picked Up Around Town 11 1 Showing Wear jfipparel for Spring Every day. we receive shipments of New Spring Garments'. While it is early, many ladies are coming in to look at the new things and so charmed with the collection that they have purchased. The 'Suits are' in navy blue anci tan, very nice for traveling, all sizes up to 40; priced at 29,50 to S59.50 Dresses in Taffeta Silk, Foulard, Georgette and other popular materials in the new colorings, styles that have radically changed since last year, all sizes priced at SS9-50 to S45.09 A number of handsome Spring Coats in the light weight silver ton are priced at $35,00 to S55.00 (Incorporated.) For Friday We offer some special attractive values in Can Goods that should prompt you to lay in a good supply and effect a liberal SH.

VI 71 or. aiKil TT1PJ1 hon an 0 Discovered Yterday That, fc Y. Rood Already Furnishes-Direct Line to West. After a number of leading business men and firms had addressed Mr. Henry Walters, chairman of the A.

C. L. board of directors, and member of the advisory board to McAdoo, director of railroads, it was discovered yesterday by actual measurement that the present route from here to Walnut Cove and thence via the Norfolk Western railroad, is shorter than the once-planned route via Galax, and therefore, no further railroad construction is necessary and the C. F. Y.

V. road is immediately available to the government as a most direct short line from the west to the seaboard at this port. With this finding in viewV Mr. J. Allan Taylor, one of the signatories to the first letter to Mr, Walters, yesterday addressed him again as follows: "Mr.

Harry Walters, Member of Advisory Committee to Railroad Director, New York City, N. Y. "Dear Sir Following up the letter of shippers to you of yesterday in reference to utilizing the A. Y. railroad in the present public emergency and incidentally to open the port of Wilmington.

"Upon investigation it appears that the present route via AValnut Cove is a more direct line, and perhaps a few miles shorter, than the projected route via Galax, so that there is no physical obstacle to the immediate maximum use of this route. This is indeed fortunate, for it should make it possible for the government to relieve the general congested- condition of transportation by availing immediately of this southern outlet. "Our people have high hopes of the possibilities of the situation, and since the government must of necessity have recourse to southern port facilities, your presence on the advisory board is confidently counted on for prompt and effective use of these ports, with whose conditions you are familiar and with whose interests you are sympathetic. "Yours very truly, A. TAYLOR." AT WILMINGTON HOTELS Carolinians Who Visited the City Yesterday.

At the Wilmington P. D. Davis, Raleigh; G. C. Daverj-, Canton; A.

M. Cul-breth, Fort Caswell; H. B. Culbreth," Parkton; B. W.

and R. C. Pittman and G. D. Floyd, Fairmont.

At the Orton W. S. Adams, Charlotte; W. W. Burbett, Boardman; Mrs.

W. Royal, Clinton; C. W. Boshamer, Statesville; E. I.

Sweeney, Charlotte; F. B. Edmundson, Goldsboro; J. E. Underwood, Ooldsboro; J.

F. Parker. Fayetteville; T. S. Memory, Whiteville; H.

C. McNeill, New Bern; Kinchin B. Council, Wananish; E. A. Hawes.

Atkinson; J. E. Hood, Southport; G. B. Copeland, Rocky Mount.

Weather Behaving: JVicely. Yesterday's temperatures would uo very well indeed and remembering what Wilmington has suffered in the recent past, the day was almost summer-like. The lowest temperature was 41 degrees and the highest 57. The forecast for today and tomorrow indicates yttlc change. Such weather is extremely desirable, because it relieves the strain on th fuel situation.

THAT COUGH OR IT WIIil "STOP" YOU Get a 25 Cent Bottle ot SYRUP OF TAR with Extract of Cod Liver Oil and Menthol A Pleasant, Palntable and Efficient Remedy I Fuel Administrator MeAlister at the End of Hit How Two Sustentions to Comunities. Mr. A. W. McAlister, of Greensboro, state fuel administrator, yesterday sent out the following leters to all local fuel administrators: "To Chairmen Local Fuel Committees of North Carolina: "This is to advise you that I have ex hausted every effort and recourse with-f in my power to get coal through the United States fuel administration at Washington to relieve present emergency demands in this state, arid I confess to you that I am at my row's end.

I have exercised all my powers of persuasion and insistence by letters and telegrams urging that coal coming east under contract be excepted from the cross-haul embargo. I have presented the urcrencv of the needs oi those cities and towns that are racing ja coal famine and have suggested a way by which coal could be promptly diverted for these needs, offering my personal guarantee for prompt payment of all coal diverted. My latest advices from Washington are that at present nothing can be done. "The purpose of this letter is to make to you two suggestions: "First. Use every resource available and advise all who are looking to you to do the same thing to get coal direct from previous sources of supply or otherwise and to procure by every means available the cutting and delivery of all the wood that can be had.

This in junction as to the use of wood applies to manufactories' as welj as to the do- mestic consumers. "Second. I have for some, time had the authority to divert coal in order to prevent actual suffering. I have exercised this authority so far in only one instance and that was to take a car coal and turn it over to the water and light plant of a town that had been in. darkness for several nights.

I do not want to exercise this authority in any instance where by any possibility it can be avoided. "However, after every means within your reach has been exhausted and you find the comunity which you are trying to serve face to face with real suffering and deprivation on account of fuel oi any kind, wire me and I will exercise the authority that has been given me hy the United States fuel administration to divert coal in transit whose destination Is within this state where necessary to prevent suffering. "This diverted coal will have to be coal intended for manufacturing purposes and will therefore be R. O. M.

coal. As far as possible coal in transit to manufactories in the city or town for whose benefit the diversion Is made will be diverted first. Care will be exercised to so distribute, any diversion of coal that is necessary as to inflict upon our industries the least Inconvenience possible. "It must be borne in mind that it is impossible to divert coal in any instance without working a possible hardship to somebody, and I urge you not to call for the exercise of this authority in any Instance where it is possible to avoid it and only where it; Is necessary to prevent real and seriout suffering. The manufactories of tn states who are engaged very largely in the manufacture of goods that enter into government requirements for war purposes and who are giving employment to thousands of people and ther(e- thousands of families are entitled.

'to every consideration In this matter, and the authority to divert will not be exercised against them in any case until it has been made clear that it is imperatively necessary and a last resort to prevent suffering from cold. "I wOuld urge you further not to call for the exercise of this authority until you have sought the co-operation, of the manufacturers of your district and wit hthem have undertaken to meet local requirements by voluntary diversion of coal. "I am continuing to urge upon the United States fuel administration Washington to 2rire this state dire relief and will not let up in this jf-fort after accomplishment seems hopeless as it does today. "Very truly yours, W. MALISTER, "State Fuel Administrator." Mr.

Wood Strikes Good Luck. Former Councilman T. W. Wood, is! naturally very much interested in the decision of the government to locate an aviation gunnery site at Camp San Leon, 35 miles from Houston. as he is the owner of 139 acres of land in proximity to that camp.

The gunnery site is for use in connection with Ellington field, one of the aviation training camps, which was named in honor of a North Carolinian who lost his life while flying in the army service. Several other Wilmingtonians also own land in that vicinity, having purchased it with a view to prospecting for oil. that Mr. Hoover and Food Commission tell us should be included in our daily menu as much as possible to help couseke other edibles. Six cans Richelieu Sun Beam Corn Regular price Special Six cans Tomatoes, large size can Regular price $1.25: Special oj Zeady-tQ.

some have ED I 11 oHvodtii.i Kc 1- cn.nm,inc uai ui i 1 uiiri iliiu iUiS $1.30 '1: Lffir $1.50 $1.50 on Staple and Fancy Groceries Cent easily. LIABILITIES: Capital Stock Surplus and Xetj Troflts 770.0'0. Circulation 54.10' Special Deposit Bonds) 1.5,010. Acceptances l.S9?.i75 Bills Payable i 500.0f'0 Deposits lUi 5.4C3.:4" 1O.C9S.O44.T0 ri. S.

GRAINGER. Cashier. I Assistant Cash er( Assistant Cash. M. ROSS 1 223 MARKET STREET mi ft blmi and Saturday i 4 i i I i 1 an accomplished and cultured young lady, with a host of friends in the city and elsewhere.

Mr. Terry is a native of Arkansas and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Perry. He is a splendid young man of sterling qualities and at present is engaged in the clothing business in Rocky Mount. Mr. Perry came to this city several years ago and since his residence here has won' many friends, who will wish for him. and his lovely bride much happiness to come.

Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of parents, where a reception wa sgiven in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. Perry then left for Washington, Baltimore, New York and other points of interest in the no-th. On their return they will make their home' at 239 Hill street, in this city.

The popularity of the young couple was attested by the numerous and beautiful presents received from their many friends in the city and elsewhere. Y. W. C. A.

WILL ENTERTAIN SOLDIER BOYS AT Y. 31. C. A. In accordance with plan of the national war work council, beginning Saturday, afternoon, the Y.

W. C. A. will act as hostess to the visiting soldiers from the fort and keep open house from 3:30 to 6:30 o'clock in the lobby, of the Y. M.

C. A. on Market street. There will be open fires with tables oh either side from which will be served hot coffee, chocolate and light refreshments. The soldiers are asked to come and bring any darning or mending that they wish to be done and the.

hostesses will have their work baskets ready and turn over a complete job before, parting. Attractive posters displaying two flags have been 'put up at hotels, both in the city and at on the steamer Wilmington, and at. the places most frequented by the men when off duty. The poster reads, as" follows: "Young Women's Christian Association At Home Saturday Afternoon to All Men in Uniform Y. M.

C. A. Building, Market Street Music, Open Fires, Magazines, Gymnasium, Coffee, Cake, Sandwiches, Hot Chocolate. Bring your mending and darning; the hostesses will bring their work baskets. 330 to 6:30 P.

M. Come early and stay late Everything free." This programme will be carried out or four successive Saturday afternoons, by the Y. W. C. A.

by a committee from the board of directors assisted by a sub-committee to be selected by them. Following the Yl W. C. the Red Cross will do likewise for four Saturday afternoons. The board members in charge for tomorrow afternoon are Mesdames C.

C. Covington, M. L. Stover, Walter P. Sprunt, J.

V. Grainger, N. X. Davis, H. L.

Vollers, W. H. Pemberton, assisted by Mesdames W. B. Thorp, T.

J. Campbell, Haughton James, E. L. Prince, W. L.

Beery, H. McClammy, E. H. Mun-son, C. H.

Fore, Isaac Wright, W. H. Yarborough, D. L. Struthers, Henry Bonitz, C.

W. Polvogt, Justin White. W. A. Atkinson, Martin Wlllard, Warren Elliott, T.

Darst. Harry Woollcott and Cuthbert Martin, and Misses Martha. Williams, and Elizabeth Haile. PLANNIJVG FOR COMFORT OP POLISH-AMERICAN" VOLUXTEERS A card party will be given Thursday the 24th at 3:15 o'clQck in the Orton hotel parlors under the auspices of t-. Colonial Dames for the benefit of the Polish volunteers.

has appealed for warm knit garments for the gallant patriots and it is hoped that the people of Wilmington will manifest a substantial interest. The Colonial Dames have -prepared the following to attract the Interest of the public in the work they have undertaken: The story of Poland is one of the most romantic in the history of modern Europe. Partitioned in the latter half of the 18th century among "Russia, and Austria, the use of the Polish language forbidden in schools, public gatherings, even public prayers, by these autocratic powers, yet its national spirit is never crushed only, increased. So we come to the present situation. Americans are deeply interested in justice to Belgium and Servfa.

So should they take the same interest in a nation which can produce such names as Chopin and Pederewski in music, Kosciuszke and Pulaski in the cauae of military courage and freedom. Fifty thousand Poles have either volunteered or responded to the draft call, and are in the American army. Ten thousand not subject to military service are with the permission of the American government, now entraining at Fort Niagara in New York state, and Niagara on the lakes of the Canadian side. When Paderewskl of the Polish national committee sounded the, call to arms, the question was how to check the recruits, they were so numerous. There was neither or Ta.i-racks to -care for them.

This Polish contingent now training, under Ameri-s can, Canaf.Tn and French officers, has been accepted by the French government as, a unit in the French army. They will wear the, bluish-gray uniform, of F'rance; but the officers win wear the Polish eagle on the collar, on the arm on a magenta silk brassard (magenta being the Polish color), a sliver white But as a mark of recognition of Polish nationalism ty France and her allies, the officers in command will use the Polish language, and the unit will carry and fight under the Polish banner of the white eagle." Table reservations for the card party may be made through Mrs. W. N. Carolina Apartments; J.

Wal-. ter Williamson, 602 Market street; Mrs. Ashley Curtis, 316 South Third street; Mrs. Clayton Giles, 1704 Princess street. Through the courtesy of Mr.

Llplnsky, tickets may be secured at the Bon Marche. Six cans Fine Table Peaches: Regular price Special Six cans Tiny Green Peas; price $1.80 Special Preparatory Service Tonight. -Preparatory service for the communion service on Sunday morning will be held in the lecture room of the First Presbyterian church tonight at o'clock, at which time Dr. Wells will preach. Sent to Training School.

DeWIt Russ, a young boy, who was declared by the recorder yesterday to be incorrigible and ordered sent to, the Stonewarll Jackson training school," will be taken to that 'nstitution toay by Deputy Sheriff R. L. Harker. Deed Filed for Record. ff Only one deed was filed for recprd yesterday, this'bein-g for.

the transfer of a lot on the northeast corner of Eighth and Dawson streets from T. Moore and Avife, of Acme, to James Anders and wife, the consideration being 13,000. Annual Meeting Postponed. On account of a lack of a Quorum the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Wilmington Homestead and Loan association was not held last eV-ening, but will be held on next Thursday night at o'clock in te store of the J. Hicks Bunting Drug company.

Saturday Legal Holiday. Tomorrow being a legal holiday in this state, all Wilmington banks will be closed for business, according to an announcement made yesterday by Mr. Thos. E. Cooper, president of the Wilr mington Clearing House association.

This is the anniversary of the birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee and is observed in North Carolina as Lee-Jackson da Death of An Infant. Robert Elmon Pickett, W-months-oid son of Mr. and Mis.

J. W. Pickett of Leland, died in James Walker Memorial hospital yesterday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, and will be buried this afternoon in Bellevue cemetery, following funeral services at the home of Mr. R. C.

Pickett. 1C12 Orange street. Rev. J. H.

King, Eighth Street Free Will Baptist church, conducting the service. Funeral of 31 in Ganey. Attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends, the funeral of Miss Drew Ganey, who passed away early Wednesday morning, was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the home at No. 14 Delgado, the services being conducted by Rev. A.

L. pastor of the Delgado Baptist church. The remains were taken through the country to Leland, in Brunswick county, for interment. Streets Being Improved. A large force of hands under the direction of Supt.

J. E. Holton. of the street department, are now engaged in improving the rtreet In front of ttte James Warker Memorial hospital nd later will roll the section of Red Cross street between Seventh and the hospital. The material for the work is being obtained from the old disposal plant, which has been dismantled.

Third street between Brunswick and Harnett has also recently been paved. In the Recorder's Court. Recorder Harriss yesterday contin ued the case against Nelson McKoy Dallas, a white man, charged with non-support, which was sent back to his court from superior court for final disposition. It developed when the case of John Henry Loftin. colored, charged with larceny, by trick, was called that there are several negroes in New Hanover by that name and the identity of the one wanted had not been established and it was continued until Friday.

Special SexMon of Council. There wfTT be a special session of council tonight at 8 oclock for the purpose of hearing the appeal of Mr. L. Freimuth, foreman of fire engine house No. 3, who was recently given notice of suspension from his post by Councilman in charge of the fire department, on account of alleged failure to devote his entire time to his duties.

Mr. Freimuth appealed to council for a hearing, which was granted at the regular session Wednesday. Will Continue School. At a largely attended meeting of the patrons of the Scotts Hill school yesterday afternoon, which was attended by Prof. Washington Catlett, superintendent of public instruction, it was u-cided to continue the school as soon as a new teacher can be secured.

On account of dissatisfaction, the attendance recently fell off to. such an extent that suspension of the school was recommended, but" the teacher has resigned and It is believed that everything" will move along all right now. ALL ARRANGEMENTS PERFECTED FOR DAXCB AT SOUTHPORT All arrangements for the danco to be given -Sr-the Masons, stationed at Fort Caswell, at Southport on Saturday evening frorVs.S to 12 o'clock have been the indications are that the will be- a most pleasant one and.tha-Mt 'will be largely attended by peppje from Wilmington. Already a have accepted Invitations "-attend. A special "car.

will be attached to the and Southport train, leavingrJ Wilmington Saturday wTternoon; for the accommodation of those attending' 'and a committee u. soldiers wili jneet' the party at the sta-tio nand see "that all are properly cared for in the way lodging. The visitors will be to the fort Sunday morning and will, be entertained thtre until the steamer Wilmington leaves in the afternoon! Music for the entertainment and dance Saturday evening will be furnished by the post orchestra of eight pieces, TIRED OF CHASING CAMPS. Capt. J.

TV McNeill Calls on Fayeie ville.to Get Down to Tacks. In the Fayetteville Observer of yesterday afternoon, Capt. James T. McNeill, mayor of that city, addressed a card to the citizens in which he declared, "we have been chasing camp rainbows some" months. Now, lets all get together and 'do something which we can do without any government or other outside help, which when accomplished, will be of far more real value to Fayetteville than a camp or anything else that, has been proposed any one.

viz: Secure terminal river that will enable us to take advantage of the great work that the government has done in making the Cape Fear river navigable from Wll- at a11 seasos Captain McNeill concluded with a call for a special meeting of the aldermt and citizens to devise waya Sn THE BIRD. I know the song that the blue bird Is singing. Out in the apple tree where he is swinging, Brave little fellow! The skies may be dreary, Nothing cares he while his heart is so cheery. Hark! How the music leaps out. from his throat, Hark! Was there ever so merry a notei Listen a while- and you'll hear what he's saying, Up in the apple tree, swinging and swaying.

Dear-itile blossoms, down under the snow, You must be weary of winter. I. know: Hark! While I sing you a message of cheer. Summer is coming and springtime is here. "Little white snowdrops, I pray you arise: Bright yellow crocus, come, open eyes; Sweet little violets hid from the cold, Put on your mantles of purple and gold: Daffodils, daffodils, say can you hear? Summer, is coming, and springtime is here." Emily Huntington Miller.

Mrs. R. Long has- returned from Tuscaloosa, arter a visit jtf several weeks. The Cantwell dancing school will r-furae the childrens" dancing this, afternoon at 4 o'clock in Hibernian hall. Mrs.

A. Schneil and daughter, Miss Marie, of Rochester, X. are guests of Mrs. J. H.

Bornemann at 618 Orange street. This afternoon at 3 o'clock the Mothers club of the East Wilmington school district will hold to whicft members are invited. The usual Friday and Saturday evening dances at 8:45 o'clock will be given this week in Hibernian hall by the Oantwell dancing Mrs. R. C.

Haigh, of Fayetteville, arrived in' the city Wednesday night to "be with her brother, Mr. C. L. Taylor, whose wife; passed away early yesterday. Miss May Latta Moore, who spent the holidays in the city with her parents, Mayor and Mrs.

Parker Quince Moore, has returned to Fassifern school at Hendersonville, where she is e. student. The directors of the Y. W. C.

A. will meet this afternoon at 3:30 in a special session to take up the subject of the budget for 1918. Members of the board and of the finance committee are requested to attend. The regular monthly1 meeting of the auxiliaries of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the ladies' parlors.

The leader will be Miss Vivian Montgomery. A special program has been arranged for the occasion and after the business sesion a social hour will follow. All member are urged to be present. Alabama, Star: "A marriage of much interest to their many friends in Andalusia and Covington county was solemnized Christmas day at the home of Dr. and Mrs.

K. T. Hat- Jin, when Miss Birdie Mae the I accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mattingly, was united in marriage toDr.

B. E. Rev. D. P.

Slaughter The happy couple eft for Atlanta, where Dr. Gatlin will resume his studies in a dental college in that city." JItED CROSS WORK rooms OPEX TODAl" 10 TO 6 O'CLOCK The Red Cross work rooms will be "open, today as usual from 10 A. M. to 6 IP. M.

Cutters are much needed in the cutting rooms and their presence will igeratly facilitate work. Those on duty for the day are as follows: Morning Chairman. Mrs. Woollcott; fipes, Mrs. Dannebaum: 4x4 wipes, Miss Beery; compresses, Mrs.

Catlett; paperbacked pads, Mrs. Victor Grainier; oateu-m pads. Mrs. Luther Toon; jdesk, Mrs. R.

A. Parsley. Afternoon Chairman, Miss Marie Grainger; 2x2 wipes, Mrs. Fletcher; 4x4 wipes, Mrs. George Mitchell; paper fbacked pads, Mrs.

Grant; oakum pads, Bliss Sara Maffitt; desk, Miss Charlotte IPERRY-SHORT M'KDDIK IS SOLBMMZED AT ROCKV JIOLNT Rocky Mount, Jan. 17. A beautiful wedding was solemnized at the First paptist church last night, when Miss tMartha Anne Short, of this city, became the bride of 'Mr. Fitzhugh Lee 1Perry, of Little Rock, Ark. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the iRev.

J. W. Kincheloe. Mrs. Perry is the popular and attractive young daughter of Mr.

and ftlrs. John Harvey Short, of this city, etijd is member of one of the best Jfnown families in this section. She Is Mother gave this delicate CHILD ML And He Got Well and Strong. That's True. Monaca, Pa.

"My -little boy, who! is the youngest of was weak, nervous and tired all the time, so he was most unfit at school, and nothing seemed to help -I learned -of- Vino! and gave it to him. It has restored his health and strength and he has gained in -weight." Mrs- Frederick Sommers, Jdonaca, Pa. Vinol is a constitutional cod liver iron remedy for delicate, weak, ailing children. Formula on eyery bottle, bo you know what you are giving them. Children love it.

i i Robert R. Bellamy, -Druggist, Wilmington, N. and at the best drug etore in every town and city, in the We Can Make You Attractive Prices on the Following; CITRON, RAISINS, FIGS, SEEDED RAISINS, SEED-LESS RAISINS, CLUSTER RAISINS, SHELLED NUTS AND SALTED ALMONDS I If you are interested in reducing Household Expenses call and get your Quantity Prices You can save from 5 to 10 Per HALL DURHAM, Inc. GOOD THINGS TO EAT PHONES 7, 8, 252 and 253 203-05 MARKET STREET I 1 i Statement Condition- THE MURCHISON XATIOAAL BASK ot liming; to xi. 3f.

C. I At the Close of Busfnc December 31, 1817. RESOlHCESi I-oans and' Discounts $8,023,54 6.01 U. S. Bonds (at par).

1,276,000.00 -Bank Building 474.000.00 Bonds and Other Se- curities- 449,700.00 Customers' Liability Acceptances 1,699.375.00 Cash and. Duo. by Banks 3.343.398.69 $15,266,519.70 DEPOSITS: Dec. 31. 1915 Dec.

31. 1916 Dec. 31, 1917 H. C. McQUEEN, President J.

V. GRAINGER. Vice President J. V. GRAINGER, STORE CLOSED I THIS WEEK 1 TAKING I mm INVENTORY WATCH FOR OPENING 1 ANNOUNCEMENT A.

D. BROWN I WHY NOT START NdVi j.l I I Start an account with me today and you will find each and very transaction eo pleasant and satisfactory that you will be just a pleased as the many other customers. 4 4 I i Have you tried' my 2 cent Coffee? If not, call and get a free FRANK PHONES 10S, 109, 110. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS II. 'Floyd of Fairmont was in the city yesterday on business.

Dr. A. -H. Harriss was out again yesterday after confinement at his home for several days because of an attack of the grip. Friends were glad to know of his improvement, Mr.

G. P. Jones, instructor in' bookkeeping in Mottes Business college, resumed his duties yesterday after several weeks of severe illness. Students and friends were glad to see him out again. Business Locals Get Results inillMIIIIIIIMIIMIIlllllllllllllilllllllHIWHIUllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIilllllllllinillllE.