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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-14
LOCAL MARKET

Reported by John Thomas Biggs,
general merchant.
Report for Today
Cotton seed rs cents the bushel ;corn
So the bushel; fodder $1.25 the hun
dred; eggs 81 cents the dozen; chick
ems, grown, so cents each; cured
hams 80 cents the pound; sides Is
cents; shoulders Is cents; butter
Country so cents; sweet potatoes
ST the bushel.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-06-14

Mr.. J. H. Pittman of Fairmont is
4 Lumberton visitor today.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Unknown Date ii Future

There will be no special election On
the proposition to issue bonds for
completing the sewer laterals-at
least, there viii be no election for
the present.
This matter was determined Non
day evening at the meeting Of the
council. appointed to hear argument
pro and o anent the sewer ~laterals.
Many citizens appeared in opposi.
ton to the issuing Of bonds. and. az.
ter listening to the various parties
desiring to be heard, the council de
cided to cancel or annul the order for
the special election.
The Sewer L~ateraIs.
Some two OF three years ago a prop
osition vas submitted to the people
OF the city for the construction Of a
sewer in accordance with plans and
specifications then outlined. The
proposition was to issue bonds in the
sum OF 100000 0 for the purpose.
The election resulted in the mega
tive, the electors declining to auth
orize the issuance of bonds for the
purpose stated.
Subsequently another proposition
was submitted to issue bonds in the
sum of $S8,O00.00 for the construction
Of a sewer in accordance with the
plans and specifications then on file
In the city engineers office.
This was approved and the city au-
thorities were authorized to Issue the
bonds.
insufficient for Complete Sewer.
But these plans, modified somewhat
from the original proposition involv-
ing the $40, 100000 proposal, contem-
plated the construction of the main
sewer only, with mo provision what.
ever. in any form Or in any manner
for the construction of the laterals
to make the main sewer effective.
This was a matter concerning which
the people had no light, but were lef,
entirely in the dark, the suppositior
being when the vote was taken thai
the plans complete in them
selves and would provide sewerage
upon "a smaller scale than those IL
connection with the proposition for thu
$40, 900. 90.
Large Additional Sum Necessary.
1t was found, after the $sS.000.o'
bonds we're authorized and after
portion OF the construction had beel
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08

completed, that no provision had been
made for the laterals. The present
council, therefore, proceeded to ia.
yestigate and found that. as the COM
mittee understood matters. about
s43 10000 more were necessary to
make the $ss.0OO.0 90 worth anything to
the city, or, rather, To give it force.
and effect throughout.
The council proposed, then. to levy
taxes for the purpose Of constructing
these laterals. But it was objected to.
on the ground that to levy a sum for
that purpose, on top of the other
levies, would exceed the limit OF levy,
and. therefore, would be invalid.
Bonds Proposed.
It was then proposed that bonds
should be issued for the purpose, and
the committee ascertained that the
sum of $43,000.O0 would give effect
to the sewer already contracted for.
But then the point was raised that
lateral sewers could not properly be.
paid for out Of he public treasury but.
that the expense incident thereto.
must be met by assessing abutting
property in accordance with the bene-
fits derived.
1t was upon this point that argu-
ment was centered, in the main, at
Monday evenings session of the oun
ell. Lawyers like John B. Hanten,
Arthur L. Sherin, Perry F. Loucks, and
others commended that under the state
law it is necessary to pay for the con
struction Of these laterals by assess-
ing the property benefited.
Some Of the business men joined in
the protest against the bond issue,
with the result that the council de-
cided to let the matter rest for the
present.
A Delay Thus Follows.
"A delay in the construction of the
laterals is the result Unless the
council shall be able to devise some
other method, or finds that some pro-
! vision can be made for their construc-
ton, the laterals will have to wait for
another year. The council will have
no power to levy taxes again until
September, and then only upon the
assessment to be made the coming
spring.
In the meantime, the $sS, 100000 in
vestment lies dormant, without force
or effect. SO far as sewerage OF drain
lage is concerned.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Of Contrasts;
Lloyd Georges Life


In the January issue of Everybody's
Isaac r. Marcosson, author of Lloyd
George" relates a story that not only
Illustrates the personal courage Of the
fearless Welshman who is now Eng
lands premier, but throws some light
on the tickle sentiments of political
followers. The episode occurred dur
ing the Boer war, when Lloyd George,
then a militant pacifist, vas pleading
for peace.
Lloyd George was invited to speak
in the Citadel of Imperialism (Birm-
ingham). He was warned that he
would imperil his life if he even
showed himself. He sent back this
word:
81 am announced to speak. and
speak / will
"All day long s-andWichmen parad-
ed the highways bearing placards
calling upon the citizenry to assemble
at the town hall where Lloyd George
was to speak-tto defend the king,
the government and Mr.. Chamberlain.
might came; the streets were
lhowling mobs, every constable was on
duty. The hall was stormed, and
! WuS ltOyu GCOl6S 49,
platform he faced turmoil. Hundreds
Of men carried sticks, clubs, and
bricks covered with rags and fasten-
ed to barb wire. When he rose to
speak bedlam let loose. Jeerg, cat
calls, and frightful abuse rained on
him. He removed his overcoat and
stood calm and smiling. When he
raised his voice, however, the grand
assault was made. Only a double cor
1don Of constahles massed around the
stage kept him from being overwhelm-
\ ed. In the free-for-all fight that fol
lowed n man was killed and many
were injured.
sAnything like a speech was hope
less; the main task was to save the
speaker. for outside in the streets a
blocdthirsty rabble waited for its
Iprey. Lloyd George started to face
them single-handed, and It was only
when he was told that such procedure
would not only foolishly endanger his
life but endanger also the lives OF his
party, which included several women
that he consented to escape through g
side door, wearing q policeman's bel
met and coat.
aFourteen years later Lloyd George
returned to Birmingham acclaimed a.
4 savior Of the empire. Such have
been the contrasts in his career q
contrasts!!'
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Potato Growers to
Perfect Organization

The potato growers of the state.
since the recent visits Of Messrs.
Sweet and Dawson, the later having
addressed the horticultural society in
its state convention in Watertown,
there has been a decided movement
towards improvement in methods. It
is %contended that the climate and
soil Of South Dakota are especially
adapted to the production of spuds.
To help in a definite plan to carry
out the work as outlined by a COM
mittee selected at the Corn and Grain
Growers Convention at Mitchell. Geo.
w. Dixon, Of WATERFOWL, has been
employed by the state director Of ex-
tension work to hold a series OF meet
ings at different points in the state
to discuss methods OF planting. yari-
cites, types, diseases, grading and
marketing and to assist in forming
local associations OF those who will
agree to grow good types OF standard
varieties, using pure clean seed on
clean ground and only offer for sale
as No. / grade those which will run
over a 1A screen, and with knobby
diseased ones thrown out.
The extension and immigration de
partments will further help in the
clearing of members fields of diseas
ed and mixed potatoes, in recommend
ing best markets and reliable com
mission dealers, in the securing O
cars for shipments when needed ant
in advertising South Dakota potatoes
when grown under above conditions
in the eastern and southern markets
for what they will be-one Of thu
finest quality Of seed and eating pota
ftoes grown.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
LisTlNGs WANTED.

Ii you want to sell your land this
spring We can sell IT for YOU i your
price is right. We have buyers for
lay de iii Codington and adjoining
counties. H<auick sale and small com
mission means anything to yousletuss
hear from you. United Realty Com
pany, sos Palace Bldg Minneapolis.
Mimi So7So
stude (facetiouslyl sThis steak is
like day IN june Mrs. Bordenl-
very rare
Iandlady (rrustiIy gosfg
board Bill III like March w~eathera
ways unsettled -Pisnch Bowl
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08

Why not unite upon MARQUIS, and cut
out the others? Blue Stern and Fife are
very good but 1t ID better to grow tho same
kind and get = better price.
Screen your seed and fan sut all trash.
immature kernels, weed seeds, wild oats,
stc., leaving the seed to be planted the
heaviest you have, with an equal amount
of plant food in each kernel, which will
cause it to mature at the same time, max
ing less waste ct harvest. u III ought to
get ripe at the same time.
Examine your seed closely to ses whether
it contains bunt or sinking smut and treat
your seed with formaldehyde before sowing,
How much Of your sssd will crew. II 10
easy to test it. Take an ordinary piece OF
bIotting paper, wet il, fold IL over in the
middle, to open like . book, count 100 seeds
Just as they run into the blotting paper, put
. strip Of rag about ten inches long in the
fold Of the blotter, wrap II up in q piece OF.
butter paper CREASED paper) wet the whole
thing, then hang the wick in Q glass Of
water like a lamp, put the test on top of the
glass, do not let it dry out or freeze. After
six or seven days, open It and count 80
many kernels strong, 20 many weak, -
49, HH $3.50 eHH GE
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
VA QUIS W HEA

Is the variety which has the best
milling qualities and makes more
and better flour, therefore brings
the highest price to the farmers.
The elevators and mills will payyou
more because the wheat is worth
more. AS q rule, unless We have
Just such Z year as last year, MAR
OUTS brings better results because:
1t natures from five to ten days
earlier than other wheat, avoiding
SO much danger from winds and
drouth. We may never have an
other year like last year.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
Resignation.

Aren't you worried about prohibi-
tion!" &
No.. replied Uncle Bill Bottletop.
"But you won't be able to get a
drink
whats the ~differences II the cost
Of living goes ahead this way / won't
have the price Of a3drink.s-Washing;
ton Star.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
4 Real Artist

Little Mildred: What does b. A
stand for, mammal?
Mamma Bachelor q arts, my
dear
Little Mildred: And what Is bach
elor of arts, mamma
MaIama1 81 Any bachelor who u.s. try
ng 5 stay in the bacIlelorclas dar-
ling
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-02-08
SOMETHING GOOD.

Those who hate nasty medicine
should try Chamberlain's Tablets for
constipation. They r pleasant to
take and their effect Is SO agreeable
and SO natural that Won will not real
lie that IT has been produced by Z
medicine. ObtainabIe everywhere.
ADV. 34s3i
It's hard 10 teach an old world ne
Observation-Disclosures Post
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
The Locations

In selecting locations. the war de-
partment was guided largely by the
lines Of the proposed divisional train
ing areas. Tho places selected are:
For the New England states. Fort
Ethan Allen or such other points in
New England as may be designated by
the commanding general of the eastern
department.
For Long Island New York City and
territory Immediately north of New
York City. Plattsburg barracks.
For the remainder Of New York state
and eight congres sional districts Of
PENNSYLVANIA. Madison barracks. y. Y.
For the remainder of Pennsylvania,
including Philadelphia and Pittsburg,
Fort Niagara. y Y.
For New Jersey, Delaware. Mary
land. Virginia, Fort Mycr Va, or such
othor place as tho commanding Eener-
al Of the eastern department may dcs-
ienate.
For North Carolina, South Carolina
and Tennessee. Fort 0Clcthorpo. Ga.
For Georgia, Alabama and Florida,
Fort Mcpherson. Ga
For Indiana. Ohio and Kentucky, Fort
benjamin Harrison.
For Michigan. Illirois and Wiscon-
sin. Fort Sheridan. Ills.
For Arkansas Mississippi and Lou
isianna. Fort Logan. II. Roots, AK.
For Minnesota, Iowa North Dakota,
Continued on Page 9, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
COAST THRILLED
BY REPORTS OF
THE GUNFIRING

Boston. April 1S.-Reports of heavy
gunfire at tho entrance OF MassaChu
sets bay sent thrill along the coast
today. Three coast guard stations on
Cape Cod successfully reported to the
navy yard here that they had counted
distinct and repeated guns from the
north and northe asst of the tip of the
cape.
1t was believed at the navy yard that
American vessels were engaged with
the enemy.
Inside the Cape heavy fog hung
over the waters. but outside the wealth
err was clear and a gentle breeze was
blowing No warship was sighted by
the three stations and after 50 min
utes the firing ceased.
1t was suggested that ships of the
allies which are constantly on patrol
duty might have come up with friend
Nv warships and salutes been eX-
changed. However, naval men could
not understand warships on active
duty betraying their location through
naval etiquette. They believed that
there was no saluting unless pre-
arranged and of which there was no
knowledge at the navy yard.
Subsequent attempts to learn some
thing more definite failed and an eX-
n,anation of the firing awaited reports
from war vessels in the viclnitE'
Meantime steps were taken to meet
any emergency.
The first report reached Lieutenant
F.. G.. Blakeslec. in charge OF the ma
Continued on Page 9, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
CONFUS|0NIS
THE RESULT OF
HOUSE ACTION
Wilson Asserts He Will
Accept No Compro-
mise on Decision by
Department Experts
H Gus e Republicans
Support the President

Washington, April 1S.-The
lines we're drawn today for a
great fight between the admin
istration and opponents in the
House of the plan to raise a war
army by selective draft. While
President Wilson was at the
capital telling senators and rep
fesentatives that no compromise
between the volunteer and draft
systems could be accepted with
safety to the nation, the House
military committee by a vote of
II to s adopted amendments to
the administration bill, authoriz-
ing calls for volunteers in in
crements of 100000 and provid-
ing that the draft shall be APP
piled only in the event the Pres
ident decides that the force
needed cannot be raised and
maintained under the volunteer
plan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Radio from Patrol Ships

The coast guard stations, the au-
thorities said, had sent in no addi-
tional reports on the firing, and no in
formation was received by radio from
ships at sea
Naval officers declined to offer any
suggestions as to what might have
been heard by stations which reported
independently.
This statement was given out after
the yard had been in communication
with the patrol fleet off the Massachu
sets coast.
The previous announcement that
heavy gun firing had been heard dur
ing the morning WA; also issued off
cially at the navy yard. 1t was based
on reports from Cape Cod received by
Lieut. +. G.. Blakeslee. in charge Of the
radio naval district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19

by Allies
GERMAN LOSSES
HEAVY IN THEIR
COUNTER BLOWS
All TeutOn Attacks Put
DOWn-French Drive
Nets 1900 Prisoners
British Advance
GERMANS ADMIT
LOST TERRITORY

Paris, April 1s,-since the beginning
of the great French drive on the
southern end Of the battle line, the
French have captured 1900 unwound-
cd prisoners, together With IS cannon
sued by the war office tonight
Desperate fighting took place over
many sectors between French and
Germans today, the Germans launch
ing numerous powerful counter at
tacks, all of which were put down
with great losses, the official report
says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Dent Leads Opposition

Chairman Dent headed the anti
draft forces and will introduce the
amended bill in the House tomorrow
with view to pressing it for pass
age Monday. Representative kalin OF
California. ranking Republican MEM
her Of the committee, is preparing a
report to he signed by the minority
and will ioin in leading the fight on
the floor for the administration.
Senate Committee Action
The Senate committee formally vot-
Cd 70 to seven today to report VIZ
tualy Without change the bill as orig
inall} drafted by the general staff ana
approved by the President and Will
present il tomorrow. The measure
may he passed 10y the Senate without
waiting for action in the House.
President Is Firm
The President made very plain 10
those whom he talked his determlna-
ton to have the staff bill enacted.
There seems no doubt that he Will ap-
peal directly to the country. If neces-
sary, and tell the people that in the
opinion of the military advisers OF the
Eovernment. as we'll as administration
officials national safety depends that
the war army be provided under the
plans prepared by the army experts
after long study and consideration OF
lessons learned from the war in Eu-
rope The war department holds that
every weakness of the volunteer sys-
tenn would be perrHtuated under the
House committees scheme.
feature of the amendments pro-
Nd!ng for the selection of officers from
'ocal units is regarded by officers as
Particularly obnoxious to sound mill
'ar' principles. They say the task OF
providing competent officers under
mis- restriction would be rendered ten
umes more difficult and the efficiency
Continued on Page q, Column =
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Munitions Factories Idle

London, April ia dispatch from The
Hague to the Exchange Telegraph says:
According to frontier reports, German
munitions factories at Iserlohn. kerfeld
and Barmen are idle owing to strikes.
About 5000 workers of both sexes ceased
work as a protest against the lack of
food. There have been no serious disor-
ders except at Barmen. where the strik-
ers attempted to burn a factory. The po-
lice interfered and three men were wound
cd. Many persons were arrested"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
British Report

London, April 1S.-The official re-
port from British headquarters in
France tonight reads:
our troops gained ground during
the night along the left bank of the
River Scarpe cast of FampouX, and
this morning captured a further por-
ton of the cnemy's front line sys-
tenn southeast of Loos.. We took a
few prisoners.
In the course Of bombing cxpedi-
tions, carried out last night our air.
planes obtained hits upon an enemy
train, hostile columns. a mechanical
transport and general transport park
Great damage was observed in each
case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Boston Navy Yard Discredits
Reports Of Heavy Gunfire off
Cape Cod--No Sea Engagement
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWS YARDS
COMMUNICATION WITH THE PATROL FLEE
Three Coast Guard Stations Reporting Independently Profess
Have Heard Repeated Distinct Firing Guns En-
trance of Massachusetts BayNava Officers Decline Offer Sug
geStOnS

Boston, April 1S.-1t was oficial,
announced at the navy yard late to-
day that no crodcnce was placed in re-
ports from three coast guard stations
on Cape Cod that heavy sunfre had
been heard off the coast. The positive
statement was made that there had
been no naval engagement ana that
American warships had not exchanged
salutes with foreign vessels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-19
Socialist Menace

The Entente embassies with this as
surance before them frankly confess
ed the great sense of relief they felt
the apprehension, under which they
have labored for the past two weeks,
that the extreme Socialistic elements
have dominated the provisional gov
eminent through soldiers and work
Continued on Page 9, Column p
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BY
GREAT BRITAIN
Both Legislative Houses of Parliament Adopt
Resolutions with But One Dissenting Vote
Eloquent Speeches Draw Applause and
Cheers

London, April 8-Today's sitting of t h British Parlia-
men will be historical landma TX Both the legislative houses
adoptedthe House of Lords unanimously and the House of
Commons with dissenting voteesouons expressing the
profound appreciation Of the British nation for the action Of
the United States and people entering the world
defense Of the high of freedom and the rights Of
humanity.
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STICKS
ALLIES
Washington Receiv e S
Assurances That Pro-
visional Government
Will Not Heed TeutOn
Overtures
BRINGS RELIEF
TO THE ENTENTE

Washington April 1s,-Assurances
reached Washington today that under
no conditions that are now conceivable
will the provisional government Of
Russia yield to the ovcrtures from
German and Austrian Socialistic rep
resentatives to negotiate separate
neacc
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Establishment of IA Au-
thorized by Secretary
of War-Will Be Linn
tied to $500 Men in
Each
PLAN OPENING
FROM MAY l TO s
instruction by Officers
of Regulars = N e w
En- g IN d st ito n
Probably Fort Ethan
Allen

Washington, April 1S,-Establlshmenr
Of IA citizens training camps where
reserve officers and applicants for COM
missions in the new war army will re
ceive intensive military instruction.
was authorized today by Secretary
Baker.
The camps will be opened May 1.
and the courses of instruction under
officers and commissioned officers
Of the regulars will begin May S.
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Bonar Law and Curzon

The resolution in the House Of Com
mons was moved by Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the eXchcquer. For
NOR Premier Asquith seconded it in an
eloquent speech. The resolution in the
House of Lords was introduced by
Earl turzon of kedleston, lord prcsi-
dent OF the council. In all the speeches
in both houses. particular reference
was made to Americas purely disin-
terestcd Intervention. The most disin
terested in history" as Mr.. ASquith
phrasud 1.-THE complete absence Of
any motive of sclf-intcrest. calcula-
ton or ambition. Mr.. Asquith pointed
out that neither the liberty nor iEde-
pcndence of the United Staes was i'm
perilled.
1T was the constraining force Of
conscience and hu!aanity," he added.
John Dillon. one of the Nationalist
leaders. in a fervent speech supporting
the resolution. predicted that lrishmen
in proportion to their population, would
outnumbcr all other races among the
soldiers of the republic. To America.
MIR Dillon said will fall the blessed
task Of hasin& peace upon liberty
George Wardlc, Laborite, also spoke
in favor of the resolution on behalf Of
his party and thus all parties in the
House Were represented.
In the House Of Lords, Earl Curzon
said the entry Of the United States in
10 the war stamped the. struggle as "a
great uprising of the conscience Of
mankind to put an end to the rule Of
Satan on earth The President 5
speech to Congress. Lord Curzon add
cd. was Trumpet call, the sound Of
which would ring throughout the ages.
Niscount Bryce alluded to the same
lofty ideals animating both the United
States and England. The Marquis of
Crewc. admitting that the material re-
sources Of the United states We're un-
speakablv welcome TO the Entente.
said that even more welcome was the
moral force of which Earl Curzon had
spoken. The Archbishop Of Canterbury
said that when the elementary prin-
ciples Of right and wrong We're set at
noucht there could be no permanent
neutrality amongst men.