The Wilmington Dispatch from Wilmington, North Carolina • Page 1

I -1 'j; i 5r WEATHER FORECAST, if Generally fair tonight and Not much change in temperature. i if i TODAY'S NEWS 1 CIRCULATION IN WILMINGTON TODAY 1 TODAYS ill V.I-1 1 a I -yi 1 1 A TODAY'S NEWS Pi' 1 ii PRICE FIVE CENtSl WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, UGUST 1 7,3 1 916. nil 11 Bfhrtirk? i rwva inTnnr in nrT- ir POPULAR LEADER IN THE mill A JU 0 Iflbt 0 Dtl r. DISPATCH'S MOVIE CONTEST nniLnyflyf EpiME fob the fms Tn PBT IrtifilfeM'r OF LANTERNS ARE BOYS WITH THE BIG BUNS "k' ffcillil Brunswick Republicans Were Also in Session Yester day the 15 2nd Birthday (Special to TJie Dispatch) aoutnport, Aug. 17.

Yesterday was the 152nd anniversary of the organi- carnival that the Carolinas have seen cation of Brunswick county. No offi-! in a number of years, Two hours will clal notice was taken of the date, but be devoted by the tumblers and con-a big crowd gathered at Supply for tortionists to entertaining the great s. i jmmmmm "if t- 1 vs 4 3 Under. Circumstances G6q) Shots Were Madeat1 Long Range 'v- liht Infantry -a firstto shoot1! Colonel Bennett Makes Inter estmg Uerhonstration of War Game Touching Scene at Camp. (By Staff Correspondent.) v- Fort Caswell, Aufv 16.

Serviceii charges -were fired from the big guns here yesterday by Coast Artillery Com panies, jiow encamped the fortifica tion, and takingv ali things into con sideration; goocl shooting was done at extremely long-range. fThe target fired at was more than five-miles away from the gun batteries. All day was spent oh the guns the boys were tired, after' their, day of toil and high srtung nervous systems. Today the 12-Inch mortar gun will be vflred at a mdving target and longranfcel This will, conclude thi pre cticeton thebig guns and the tei mainder of the-week will be taken up in the instruction of the corps in oth er military lines. The Wilmingf on.

Light Infantry waft the first 't company- to Cr6 the reconj shots on the eigh-inch battery; and with the exception bf, slight delay: the work 'of the. gun detachment in command of Sergeant A. B. Rhodes was exceptionally good. Gun Pointe James also di good work, Captain J.

B. Lynch is sure that the report pf the officer in oharge of rth boat towing thertart, will show thjt three "hitsave been niad as the last shorts fired were all slifeht--: 4 Will Go to White House to Confer With Hirn at His Special Request SEEMS TO HINGE ON EIGHT-HOUR DAY Railroads Said to Have Flatly Refused to Accede This Point and Insist on Arbitration President Sees Full Committee of Employes This Afternoon. RAILWAY PRESIDENTS TO WASHINGTON (By Associated Press.) New York, Aug. 17. The railroad presidents of the coun-try have acepted Wilson's invitation to visit nrd confer with in Washington on the railroad strike situation.

A number will leave this city tor the National capital at 4 o'clock this afternoon and another delegation will leave from Chicago. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 17. The President has sent th following telegram to the leading railroad presidents: "Discussion of the matters involved in the threatened railroad strike has reached a point which makes it highly desirable that I should personally confer with you at the earliest possible moment, and with the presidents or any other railroads Who A may uc luiiucuiaici; jjuiis tou can make it convenient to come to Washington at once." The President's action In asking for conferences with the railroad presidents themselves is interpreted as meaning that the managers' committee had refused finally to concede the eight-hour day, as the President's plan of proposal, and that the question now is to be taken up with the heads of the railroads themselves. The situation as it stood today was this: The railroads flatly refuse to concede the eight-hour day, but are willing to arbitrate that question and all others before any tribunal, the President or the men may decide upon.

The men are willing to arbitrate some questions under certain conditions and are unwilling to arbitrate others. i MISS JANE IRE DELL MEAKES One of Wilmington's most charming and attractive young women, is daily receiving a big vote to head he cast of the Wilmington-made Moving Pietwe drama. She is the daugh ter bf Hon. Iredell Meares, of this city. TORnnrin markpt a Afiectto good as could be hbped tori 7A11 ottii companies are anxiously waiting' 01 the of Lieutenants Pa.nton hcj 1 Pi'.

fill 1 1 it ,1 1 1 COUNTER ATTACK Busy Con- solidating Positions They Have Won. RUSSIANS REPORT MORE PRISONERS And Have Also Taken Addi tional Guns Increased Activity in Balkan Theatre of War (By Associated Press.) After scoring imptortant gains, along a front of nearly three miles In the Somme region, the French are busily consolidating the new won ground, making preparations for the expected German counter'1 attacks. No such attack developed last night," but the British bulletin today reported Intense, artillery activity on the Mau-repas, while the French yesterday, with the British, inflicted their most telling advance, capturing more than three-fourths of a mile of trenches. The new allied advances on the Somme 'are weakening thie hold of the Germans oifl Guillemont and Maure-pas, which 'latter place the French only partly won. The object of the pperation is the important railroad center of Perohne.

South of the river 1 the French also scored another gain. 10 mese omciai statements London reports the pushing forward of the British Jine on the west and southwest of Guillemont. JPurther indications, of the 'Teutonic resistance to the Russian advance in Galicia is contained In today's statement from Petrograd, which announces renewed counter-attacks by the Austro-Gerhian forces. The capture of 750 additional prisoners and 46 guns; by thefRussianfs is announced. Indications of important activity in the Balkans have An official staleipnt Attacks by the Ames' forces in the region of the Doiran, but declare each repulsetiV MRS.

CLARA BAKER DEAD. Remains Taken to Columbia Thursday Afternoon Interment There. Many friends here will regret td learn of the death of Mrs. Clara. Nina Baker, wife of Mr.

S. H. Baker, who died at her. home, No. .1209 North Fourth street, Thursday morning, at 5:30 o'clock.

The remains were taken to Columbia, S. Thursday afternoon, oh the 3 45 train, and interment will be made tomorrow. JAMAICA BANANA CROP DESTROYED (By Associated Press.) 1 Washington, Aug. 17. Heavy property loss and damage to the banana crop in Jamaica were caused by the hurricane Tuesday.

The American consul at Kingston today cabled the "In the serious hurricane in Jamaica at 6 p. August 15, property loss was considerable. The entire banana crop is reported ruined." LESS DEATHS FROM THE AWFUL PLAGUE (By Associated Press.) New York, Aug. 17. The epidemic of infantile paralysis "took a turn for the better today.

The third consecutive day showed a decrease in the deaths and new cases. During the 24 hour period ending at 10 a. m. the plague killed 32 children and 121 were stricken. Advisory Message.

Washington, D. Aug. 17. Observer, Wilmington, N. C.

Advisory warning 10 a. in. Tropical disturbance central this morning in Yucatan channel passing into the 5ulf of Mexico and probably moving a little north of west. Dangerous for vessels to approach its path. HENRY.

Ambassador Elkus Departs for Post. New York, 17. Abram I Elkus, the new United States ambassador to Turkey, is booked to sail on the Oscar II. today, en route to his new post. He will travel by way.

of Germany and Austria and expects to reach his destination about September 1. Immediately; "on his1 arrival at Constantinonle the new Ambassa dor will probably lay before the Porte Largest Carnival of The Caro-linas Starts Thursday Afternoon HUGE CROWDS ARE IN ATTENDANCE Hotels Taxed To Take Care of All Guests Who Wish To See The Huge Event Beginning Thursday afternoon, when the Japanese tumblers give an exhibition at Lumina at 4 o'clock, the Feast of Lanterns will bo on. It will mark the beginning of the largest crowds that are expected to be pres-' ent at the opening of the occasion. Four hours will be taken up with general merriment before the grand parade that starts at the Seashore Hotel and goes to the Oceanic Hotel will begin and the crowds are expect- ing to make these hours some of the merriest that will be had during the festival. The grand parade headed by the fiery dragon that will be handled the Sepha Grotto will form at 8 o'clock and followed by the queens and bya large parade of different fraternal orders, floats and the like will jgo to the Oceanic Hotel, as has been planned, and there will take place the devouring of- "Old Man Gloom," by the dragon, and no more p-lnnm nr riisannnintmfmt will take place upon the island, while the carnival holds forth.

At this time, too, will come the seating of the queens on their thrones ofhappiness who wjll view the spec- taeujar fireworks, that will xjjehirtd on HarDor island. For this event the management of the Feast of Lanterns has secured the most striking display ever shown anywhere in this section and it is thotight that the representations of the dragon, President Wilson, flying eagles and the like will draw numbers of people that otherwise would not care for the amusements. Cottages that have a good view of the island where the fireworks will be shown are in great demand and numbers of people who live on the beach are inviting their friends to their cottages to witness the display. Crowds from all over the South are already in Wilmington and the hotels at the beach are crowded. i In Wilmington and at Wrightsville Beach Japanese lanterns and pennants of the Feast of Lanterns are much in evidence, the children especially seeming to carry their -lanterns and pennants with much joy and seem to have already entered into the spirit of the occasion even before the dragon has devoured "Old Man Gloom," and let happiness and good cheer fill the island.

The largest crowd that has been in Wilmington for a number of years is expected to be here Thursday night and Friday, and the hotels are preparing to accommodate people from all pftrts of the country. Numbers of the editors of the State and numbers of the mayors who have been invited to a special banquet at the Oceanic are already present and are having the time of their lives on the sands of the beach, where they and their colleagues are cavorting themselves. The Queens. The Queens are as follows: Miss Eleanor Harriss, Japanese Queen; Miss Mariam Holliday, Queen of Lumina; Miss Florence Cobb, Queen of Diamonds; Miss. Elizabeth Rembert, Queen of Night; Miss Florence Taylor, Queen of Dancing; Miss Elizabeth Sweeney, Queen of Hearts; Miss Helen Dodson, Queen of the Ocean; Miss Sue Northrop, Queen of Love and Beauty; Miss Martha Harvey, Queen of Flowers; Miss Ethel Solomon, Queen of Cotton Land.

Mrs. W. Cjarnigan, Chaperon. The Marshals of the parade are: Leitner, chairman; James Owen Reilly, E. L.

Brown, Thos. Moore, Henry Whyte, J. Kelloway, A. S. Mitchell, L.

White, U. A. Under wood. The parade committee has arranged for the entertainment of the queens after the parade. The queens will proceed through the corridor of the hotel and go out to the pier and embark! on the launch Virgie May, fronT which they will view the flre-MTorks.

Members of the Gastonia drum '(corps will serenade the queens fn a launch during the evening. This with the, Japanese jugglers, fireworks and other features, will make this section of 'the beach one of interest and excitement for every moment. The JapS arrived this morning. This afternoon at 3 o'clock the cial organ of the Republican party, President will present his plan to failed to be renominated. It would the full committee of 640 employes seem that the faithful are not appre-in the hope of getting them to ap-' dative of the efforts of one who the meeting oT the Farmers' Union i and early in the day for the Republican convention.

In the forenoou Dr. H. Q. Alexander, president of tie State Farmers' Union, delivered an address, and in the afternoon Mrs. R.

n. Ransontold the story of The Brown Mouse. In between were sandwiched a number of speeches. And also between these two came the picnic dinner. Republican convention was held early in the day and resulted in the following nominations: Sheriff, George Brooks; Register of Reeds, William Walker; Representative, Rev.

D. L. Hewett; County Commissioners, J. J. Knox, Ezekiel Little, and Elisha made by Robert W.

Davis, who praised everything that Hughes and Roosevelt ever did and "cussed" out the Democrats and never once mentioned the name of the State Repub lican boss, Marion Butler. It must v- vi le remmberedL-that Mr. JJavis. isn much of a Butler man; in fact, it is not supposed that he will ever be will-1 ing to "pussy foot" around the Butler office, even if it meant a fine berth, provided Hughes were elected. Report is that Davis made about the best speech he ever made, but he was silent in about seven different languages when even a thought of Butler came flitting through his mind.

The Democrats who were present at Supply profess to believe that It will be easy sailing to defeat the ticket nominated yesterday. The Democratic nominations take place August 30 at Supply. It is noticeable to note that John Stanley, of Shallotte, and at present a county commissioner, and supposed to Be the writer of the Republican dope in the Brunswick Eagle, the offi- season in and season out has mada use of his pen to advance the cause. It may be, of course, that he didn't want the nomination, feeling that he could be of more service as a private In the ranks. Any way, he got a few votes in the convention.

It was the Brunswick Eagle that said some time ago that there was no need of holding conventions to determine who the nominees would be, for all one had to do was to read the Southport correspondence of The Dis patch to learn. The Eagte coma nave copied the names of the winners from The Dispatch 'of last Monday afternoon. In every instance this correspondent predicted the name of the nominee and every prediction came true yesterday. The Brunswick county teachers were guests Tuesday of Capt. John Harper, on the steamer Wilmington to Orton and return Old Brunswick, Qrton and other historic points were k.

nmwanna Glnrnnt nn VP- visited. Mr. Lawrence Sprunt, on De half of his father, had arranged for conveyances to meet the teachers at Old Brunswick and take them to Orton. All the visitors were pleased to be given an opportunity to visit the old colonial residence, built in "King" Roger Moore. Mr.

Sprunt had provided ice water and lemon- ha for the It was a most enjoyable day for the teachers and fcov lAamed at first-hand quite a bit of Brunswick colonial jiistory. un the lawn in front of tjie home Mrs. R. E. Ranson told a story, in which the names of Gov.

Martin, Gov. Tryon, Thomas Ruff in, and other pre-Revolutionary heroes occurred. All in all, It was a great day for the Brunswick teachers. The only case of infantile paralysis here has been isolated at the govern ment quarantine station, two miles from town, and it is hoped that there will be no further spread of the disease. Every precaution is being Conference in Washington In The Fight On Infantile Paralysis.

(By Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 17. A conference on infantile paralysis, arranged by the Federal public health service brought about by the epidemic in New York, was hegun here today and probably will continue at least twd days. The object is to develop plans to jcombat the disease. Participating in the conferences, are State health officials from throughout the', country officials of the public health service and prominent scientist.

All phases of the epidemic of paralysis, including treatment- and provision and coordination of -existing; means for fighting the disease, are; to be discussed. Medical representatives of various railroads were on hand by invitation, ready to be. consulted regarding the prevention of the interstate spread of the, epidemic of paralysis. BIG SALE OF POSTAGE STAMPS IN GOTHAM (By Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 17.

Approximately postage sta'mps have been issued by the United States since they were first placed on sale at New York, July 1, 1847. passed the billion-a-year mark in 1882, the two-million mark in 1890, the three-billion mark in 1896, the four-billion mark-in 1901, the flve-bil lion mark in 1902, the six, seven, eight nine and ten billion marks in 1906, 1907, 1909, 1910, 1911, respectively, and the eieven-billion mark in 1914. Last year the exact number of ordinary postage stamps issued by the United States was Stamped envelopes, and wrappers issued numbered 1,793,764,296. ECONOMY CRY HAS REACHED THE NAVY (By Associated Press.) Kiel, Aug. cry of economy has now reached the German navy, indicated by an order just issued by; the Kaiser which abolbes the full dress uniform of Henceforth, German naval officers will make a much less 'stun: nlng" impression on gala occasions.

The gold embroidery on the collar and down the legs of the trousers is a hing of the past, and with it goes twp-pointed hats. Mr. Morris Lepinsky, of the Bon Marche, will leave Thursday afternoon fo Asheville na short business trip. CONFER ON THE IS DUG BIG Surpasses All Expectations at Whiteville Another Warehouse to be Erected (Special to The Dispatch.) Whiteville, N. Aug.

17 The Whiteville tobacco market has surpassed all. expectations this season, and one million pounds is the estimate of this market for the season's sales. Prices have been high for all grades and even sand lugs have brought high prices throughout the sales. There are two warehouses here and three at Fair Bluff. All of them are in charge of good warehousemen.

Columbus county cannot be surpassed in soil for1 the bright tobacco. The buyers come from all the leading markets of the country and they are sure now that these markets will grow larger with each passing year, and that the day is not far distant when Whiteville will rank among the very first tobacco markets of the country. It has a wide territory from which to draw and the growers are going to be increased more and more in the coming years. Again, the farmers realize that Whiteville is a good market from which they can buy supplies, get credit when they need aid, and this goes a long way toward bringing aboutthat strong cooperation amongall the people for a market that will rank among the best. It is learned that another warehouse will be erected here for the next crop andvthat a site is already in view for, its location.

The Teachers' Institute will close here at the end of the week, after having done a great amount of work. Nearly one hundred teachers are attending; Prof. Bell and Miss Mary Quinn are in charge of the Institute work. The sessions are held in the auditorium of the new court house, where there is plenty of room and light. The teachers all say that this is the best institute ever held in There have been many visitors in the city of late and Whiteville has been a gay town all summer.

The most of the visitors are college boys and girls and they know just how to have "a good time." STILL AWAY DOWN IN YUCATAN CHANNEL (By Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 17. The tropical disturbance was centered this morning in Yucatan channel and was passing into the Gulf of Mexico, according to the Weather Bureau report. It was of considerable intensity 'and was apparentlymoving a little, north of west. A storm warning bulletin issued bjT.

the bureau stated' that it waf dangerous for vessels to approach its path. was in charge of the boat. ,1 One of the most interesting tures'of the instruction that the ofi( cerp of the corps, have received hera during the encampment was a demon stratlon of the War -Game by Colonet "Bennett," $. A-, commander of the. fort, on Monday All of the oftV- i cers of the Guard; were present arid were intensely Interested in thtt "game." On a large platform, in the officer school building, in plain view of ait present, was ah exact re plicar of the mouth of the rivdr, including the fort with all batteries, buoys, mine fields land and water features, all repro- duced in minature.

Exact duplicates of all kinds of warships were operated in range of the fort batteries undey all conditions and the, officers wer supposed to control th positions Ire- presenting the fortifications just as if a state of war existed. Colonel I Bennett explained Hthc "game" to ihe officers present and the. demonstration was given- by Master Gunner McGurley, who aquitted him self in a highly satisfactory manner. Monday afternoon the entire corps was reviewed and inspected on the beautiful parade grounds here at the post by Major Bradley U. S.A.

inspec tor, detailed from the Eastern Depart ment at Governor's Island, New to inspect the Coast Artillery; Corps at the maneuvers The Guardsmen? were on their metal' for the ocasion and, showed up in fine style. Although very effort has been put forth to recover the body of Private Fred -White, of the Salisbury Company; who was drowned Sunday morning in the surf together with Sergeant Andrey and Corporal Swain, of tho Charlotte Company, no trace has yet. been found. On; each incoming tide the beach for miles is patroled by-details from the companies; The bodies of Sergeant Audrey and Corporal Swain were Shipped to their, homes Monday morning early. Near ly every member of the corps, togeth er with the regular troops stationed here were drawn up at the dock ta pay last homage to their unfortuat comrades and the scene was indeed, touching one as the caskets; rapped in American flags were escorted to the 'steamer by their comrades; The gloom of the occurrence still over the camp.

Sunday night a committee from tb Charlotte company, of which Sergeant' Bradshaw was spokesman, dame over to the Wilmington street and paid high tribute to ihe bravery of the Wfl mington boys who risked their lives to bring in two of the men that drown-. ed The several men dashed in the' iy grippes, ineir, prove it. The result will be presented to the railroad presidents later. Some of the leaders of the men were planning to meet the demands of railroad managers for arbitration, but insist to the President that. 75 more lineal for which the railroad managers contend they have on authority be included in the negotiations, in that way old disturbance between the managers and the broth erhood official would be opened and Probably result in an inquiry into the ownership and control of the seventy five roads in question.

Official stated today that the dent wishes to deal the "ultimate authority" on both sides. Among the managers it was. pointed ut that the President" have been con sulting advisors df the negotiations with President Wilson and that feeling prevails that the attitude of the railroad heads was now the theme, as the managers committee' has no idea what effect a personal conference With thp Proailont wnnlrl hftVP fh the President would have The railroad presidents are expect-ed to make a strong plea for preservation of the principles of arbitration. New York, Aug. 17.

A conference today between Frank Hedley, general manager of the New York Railroads Company, and a committee of union teadera and employes failed to bring thir difficulties which threaten a renewal of the recent strike, any near-er settlement. Mr. Hedley told the men that only thi President and the directors had authority to deal with their new grievance. Thereupon, Wm. B.

Fitzgerald, bead of the carttiens' Union, announc- ed that unless officials consented ta mpt the committee tomorrow, the 'tire matter would again be placed b(iiore Mayor Mitchel.and the chairman of the public service committee. Mr. Hedley promised to try to bring the company officials and the men together the American protest against the al4surf to rescue the distressed mea. leged Turkish atrocities upon Ar in line while the members of the menians, which are said to have been Charlotte company, filled by and warm more severe oiiaie man slz any ume since the beginning of the; war. taken.

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