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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06
Factories Make Liberal
Offer to Capital
Music Co. s
LIBERTY BONDS BETTER THAN
CASH.

We have received word from the
factories from which We buy pianos.
offering to accept Liberty Bonds for
their face value plus 10 per cent.
That is. Liberty Bonds worth $50
will be accepted at SIS, and 500
bonds at $40, in payment for any
piano in our stock.
This is an exceptional offer, taking
into consideration the fact that we
save you 25 per cent on pianos by
our "Factory-to-Fireside" plan.
CAPITAL MUSIC CO.,
1O3 E. Fifth st. Olympia
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06
WOMEN'S HOSPITAL.

Maternity hospital offers two
weeks treatment confinement cases,
with everything furnished. Fifty
dollars-best physicians. For full
particulars and reference address
Maternity Hospital, 321 Boren ave-
nue.. Seattle. (Adv. 7-1rtf).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06
DEATH s OF
PAST WEEK
JACK BOARDMAN.

Funeral services were held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Board
man in this city Thursday morning
under the auspices of the Christian
Science society. for Jack Boardman,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Board
man of Seattle, who died in vancour
yer, B. c., Tuesday morning. Under
taker Jesse T. Mills had charge Of
the services and interment was made
in the Masonic cemetery.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

Body for Sale-Wa heNe a large
freight body recently used on az
ton GMC truck hauling freight in
Western Washington. Fine for haul
ing milk or any merchandise. Make
US an offer. Mr.. Harwood, North
west Buick company. 500 East Pike
street, Seattle. (Adv. 7-1-D.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

of injustice in the mode of selection
and they will be inspired to loftier
efforts in behalf of a country in
which the citizens called upon to
perform high public functions per-
form them with justice, fearlessness
and impartiality."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

car with panel body, used about a
.year--new tires. A good buy for
the merchant who does not need a
larger car-also just the thing for 8
Bug" Price $3.50. H. F. Engle-
brect, Northwest Buick Company,
500 East Pike street, Seattle. (Adv.
7-1-D.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

George Diehlman. manager of the
local gas company for the past Ave
years. went to Tacoma the fore part
of this week to assume the manage
ment Of the commercial department
of the company in that city. to which
he was recently promoted. A. w.
Paulson is now the local manager.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

Mrs. VIII Anders and little nephew
James Moore. are spending the week
IN Portland with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Anders.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

For Sale Il ton used GMC truck,
equipped with 14-passenger body,
good as new, lights, diversified cord
tires in good condition, top and
windshield. Bus ran from Monroe
to Everett. Body cost $3.50 when
new, would cost $3.50 now. Truck
cost $1.260 and is in excellent me-
chanical condition. We frankly be-
lieve this is the best buy for a stage
run In the Northwest. Price $1,000.
Terms to responsible persons. Mr..
HARDWOOD, Northwest Buick Com
pany, SOC East Pike street, Seattle.
(Adv. 71-1-).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06
Special Advertisements

little Farms for WOrkingmen -
Mount Vernon district-$30 to $50.
Only little cash needed. Settlers get
work in our mills and camps. H. c.
Peters, Seattle. (Adv. 7-1-D.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

Lee Scribner and Josie McVey Of
Maytown obtained a marriage license
Saturday. They we're married by
Justice Of the Peace Walter Crosby.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

For Sale-A ton Buick chassis,
electric lights, thoroughly over
hauled. You know the Buick. Price
$1,000. Mr.. HARDWOOD, Northwest
Buick Company, 500 East Pike
street, Seattle. (Adv. 7-1-D.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

Miss Martha Erb left for San
Francisco Tuesday, for a months
visit with relatives.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

DR.. Walthew has removed his
dental Offices from the Chambers
Block to the Walker Building, cor
ner Fifth and Main streets, over
Musgrove's shoe store. 6-3-4
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

For Sale or Trade-40 acres, IL
feared. Good barn. Near Pleasant
ilade. c. A. Carter, Lacey. (Adv.
-4.3.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

California and Oregon HOmesteads.
Fine climate. Fruit, Stock, Health,
Wealth-Booklet. California State
Land Information Bureau, Sacra-
mento, California. (Adv. 7-1-1).
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

Alice Sutton was granted divorce
by default this week from George
Sutton.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

Instead of talking health food, eat
it! Dement'S Graham Flour solves
the question. (Adv. 3-2-tf.)
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

WOmen-Join our clothing clubs
and buy at wholesale prices. We
buy direct from factory. Open even
ings. 204 Traders Building, Third
at Marion. Seattle. (Adv. 7-1-D.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06

For Sale-One sanitary couch,
two 9x12 rugs, one rocker, folding
breakfast table, kitchen stove with
coil; nearly all new. Inquire 1908
e. Fourth. (Ady. 7-1-2l.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-07-06
Olympia
National Bank

Member Federal Reserve System
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21

on approved credit-and you given the longest
possible time to meet the payments-3o months
3-Within years time you may exchange
the Piano or Payer-Piano you select for any other
Piano or Player-Piano OF equal or greater value on
our floors and all payments made on the first instru-
inent will be credited in full against the second.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21

Knabe Upright, Mahogany, Like New. $50
Biasius Grand, Mahogany, Used, ...........s. $375
knabe Parlor Grand, Mahogany, Slightly Used $7S5
knabe Grand, Slightly Used, Mahogany -. $685.
knabe Grand, Slightly Used, Mahogany -. $685.
Haines Bros. Player, Walnut, New. ....... s565
Foster & Co. Player, Mahogany, New. 1868
Foster UPRIGHT Walnut Case, New ... $3.50
Regal Player-Piano Mahogany, Used $3.50
Schaeser Upright, Mahogany, Used. ........ $3.50
Armstrong Upright, Mahogany, Slightly Used $2ss
Emerson Upright; ebony case; used. .$l25
Geo. Willig Upright, Ebony, Used ........$ 50
Weber Upright, Mahogany, Slightly Used. $279
Spies Upright, Used, Mahogany .-..........$ 70
Chickering Mahogany Upright, Slightly Used. 1929
Cornish Co. Parsor Organ, High Back, Walnut $ II
Berkeley Player, Mahogany, Used $1sS
knabe Grand Player, Mahog. Case, Shopworn 1895
Ivers & Pond Upright, Mahogany Case, Used $3.50
Foster & Co. Player, Mahogany Case, New. $3.50
knabe Grand, Sheraton Case, Shopworn. 49,. 5000
Haines Bros. Player, Mahogany Case, New. s595
Foster & Co. Upright, Walnut Case, New. !. $279
Brewster Upright, Mahogany Case, New. j. $3.50
Christie Upright, Ebony Case, Used. .........$ 81
Small Foster Player, Mahogany Case. New . S4l0
Franklin Player, Mahogany Case, New. $3.50. S495
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
BILLY SUNDAY ATTACKED
IN PULPIT AT ATLANTA
Assaulted by Man Said to Be Ger
man, Following Denunciation
of Turkish Atrocities.

ATLANTA. Ga, December 21--Persons
attending the Billy Sunday meeting here
last night witnessed brief physical
encounter on the pulpit platform be-
tween the evangelist and man. said
to be German, who attacked Sunday
after he had severely denounced in his
sermon the Turkish atrocities in Pales-
tine. The man, who gave his name as
w. H. Beuterbaugh, was arrested on a
charge of assault.
Sunday had just finished his arraign-
ment of the Turks, which he concluded
by saying: I'VE are going to put it over
on all of that bunch because God is with
u.s. when Beuterbaugh was seen to ap-
proach Sunday from the rear of the plat
form. Efforts were made to stop him.
but ne succeeded in reaching the evange-,
list. landing blow that scratched Sun
days face. Sunday struck his assailant
on the jaw, according to witnesses of
the affair. after which they were sep
arated
According to- the police Beuterbaugh
was arrested several days ago follow
ing an attempt to gain admission to
Sundays home, but upon the plea that
he desired to talk with the evangelist
on religious matters was allowed his
freedom.
After order was restored in the build
Ing Sunday completed his sermon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
RUSS AND JAPAN UNITED
TOBAR OTHERS IN CHINA
Secret Treaty of 1916 Aimed at
America and Great Britain,
It Is Claimed.
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
PETROGRAD, Thursday, December
2o.-Under the heading Secret treaty
between Japan and Russia for joint
armed demonstration against America
and Great Britain in the far east" the
Izvestia publishes what it says is the
text of the secret treaty drawn up last
year providing for joint action by Rus
STA and Japan to prevent any third
country from achieving political domi-
nance in China. The treaty. dated July
8. 1916. runs for five years. automatic
ally extending itself until a year after
one party expresses the desire to an
nul it. 1t is signed by Sergius Saxon
off. then Russian foreign minister, and
Viscount Motono, Japanese foreign
minister. The treaty stipulates that
The agreement shall remain a deep
secret for all except for the contracting
parties" 1t opens with the statement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
Other Articles in Treaty.

Other articles are published as follows:
Article Hin the event that as 81 con-
sequence of any measures undertaken by
mutual consent by Russia and Japan, on
the basis, of the preceding article, any
third power, as foreseen by article J.
should declare war against Russia or ia
pan. the other contracting party shall, on
the first demand of it's ally, come to its
aid. Each contracting party binds Itself
not to make peace with the common enemy
without obtaining the agreement of its
ally.
Article III-The conditions on which
either party shall give armed assistance
and the means by which such assistance
shall be expressed shah be fixed by the
respective authorities of the Contracting
parties.
Article Iv---It must especially be kept
in mind that neither party shall consider
itself obligated. in accordance with article
II, to give it's ally armed assistance unless
it receives guarantees from its allies to
the effect that they will give it assistance
to the extent necessitated by the serious
ness of the possible conflict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
Send Gifts to Fairfax Soldiers.

The Fairfax county war relief, com
posed Of women in all sections of the
nearby Virginia county, have sent
Christmas boxes to every man in the
Army from Fairfax county as far as
they have been located. The selectiye
draft men. ISL In number. in Camp Lee
and many others in the service in va
membered by the war relief the last
of the boxes having been sent on early
In the week. The relief has also sent
sweaters TO most OF the men in Camp
Lee from Fairfax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21

Ave will give you a Bench and Il rolls of
Music FREE with each Player-Piano or Stool
with every Piano.
5-We will allow railroad fare to any purchaser
of an instrument ranging in price from 500 up
ward and freight prepaid within 100 miles of WASH
ington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21

that It is designed to supplement and
strengthen the secret treaties of 1907,
1910 and 1912. Article Is given as
follows:
The contracting parties recognize
that the interests of either side de-
1itical domination by any third power
whatsoever cherishing hostile inten-
tions toward Russia and Japan, and
therefore undertake whenever circum-
stances necessitate to enter into open
relations based on full confidence in
order conformity to take the necessary
steps to prevent the advent in China of
such state of affairs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
ALLOWS BUILDING
OF WOODEN SHIPS
Board Not to Halt Private
Construction When in Line
With U. S. Program.
DIsC0URAGEs NEW YARDS

The shipping board has announced
that it will not discourage construction
of wooden ships for private account,
where their building will not interfere
with the government program. Per-
mission will continue to be refused Tor
construction of steel cargo ana pas
senger ships.
A statement issued on the eve OF the
inquiry today into the progress of the
governments shipbuilding program by
the Senate commerce committee, which
is expected to inquire into reports that
the board unnecessarily has blocked
construction for private account, sets
forth:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
ALL WOOL FROM BEL CLAN
MATTRESSES TO BE SEIZED
seaweed win Be Given to People
at 20 Cents a Pound Soldiers
Need Causes Action.
By w. J. L. KIEHL.
Cablegram to The Evening Star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1917.

SaDteEfNm TO Inc Evening star and
Chicago Daily News. Copyright, 1917.
THE HAGUE Holland. Decemer 20
New acquisitions in Belgium include AL
wool from mattresses and bedding" The
people may keep the mattresses and the
German authorities place at their dispo-
sition instead seaweed at 46 confines
fabout cents) a pound. Heavy fines and
imprisonment are imposed upon those who
fail to comply.
The proclamation by which the reauisi-
ton was made begins. Our soldiers re-
quire wool for their bedding
From Copenhagen comes the report that
a new peace proposal win be promulgated
by the Vatican within the next fortnight
The Dutch minister of foreign affairs has
tod parliament shat satisfactory arrange
ments for coaiing Dutch ships in United
States ports are expected to be concluded
soon.
Holders of Russian securities have be-
come panicky. but the newspapers are ad-
vising them to hold Russian bonds and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21

livery instrument fully guaranteed to be as
represented or money refunded without question
argument Could anything be better?
2-You are given the choice OF the finest Pianos
and Payer-Pianos You are given broad
liberal condition OF sale, as low S. down
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21

companies in Rotterdam are ssibscribfne- =
| 5000 norins f$a.ooo) a month to the Bel
gian relief fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-21
steel Needed by Government.

That the board will not encourage
construction of steel ships for private
account because of the necessity for
devoting all steel building resources
to the government program.
That the board will encourage the
construction for American interests OF
tugs and barges for the use of the
coasts and on inland waterways
That the board has no intention of
|discouraging the construction OF WOOD
en- ships where their building does not
interfere with the government pro-
gram. Where permission is given Tor
wooden construction preference Will
be given to American owners.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-16
THE ROLL OF HONOR
These Have Answered Their Coun
try's Call and Enlisted for Servlc'

These Have Answered Their Coun-
trv's Call and Enlisted for Service
Messrs. Douglass Mclean, Leslie
Cashwell and Tom Collins left Sat-
rrdav afternoon for Raleigh to JOIN
the U. S. navy.
Six young men of Rowland who had
enlisted for army or navy service
came to Lumberton Thursday after
noon and left Friday morning Tor
Raleigh. They were: Thomas, son
of Mr.. Evander Bullock: Hugh Pals
ley. son of Mr.. Alex Afford; Boyd,
son of Mr.. J. A. Johnson; Henry, son
Of Mr.. H. H. Straughan; Stanton
son of Mr.. Graham McKinnon; and
Albert Mcclellan. These young mel,
are between the ages of 16 IL anc
30. They were accompanied to Lum'
berton by Mrs. Alex Afford and an
other son. Carl, Messr5. J. n. Jonn
son and H. H. Straughan. =,
Mr. Albert Boylin has Joined the
U. s. army and left this morning to-
Fort Worth. Ky. Mr.. Boylin made
application to join the navy, but wa
not heavy enough to pass the eS
animation.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-16

Miss Elizabeth Breeze, teacher of
the fourth grade at the graded school,
spent the weekend with home folks
at Fayetteville, returning last even
ing.
Mr.. R. C. Odum of Lumberton, R.
6, was in town Saturday.
Mr.. A. R. McEachern of st. Paul
is a Lumberton visitor today.
Mr.. w. C. Prevatte Of Buie, R. l.
was a Lumberton visitor Saturday.
Miss Mable Singletary Of Richard
son was in town a few hours Friday
Mr. A. W. Harrington ard daugh'
ter, Miss Anna Belle, and son Mr.
Hoyt, of R. l from Marietta art
among the visitors in town today
They were accompanied by Miss Ro
ma Harrington of Sanford, who ha
been visiting at the home of Nh
Harrington for several days. Mis-
Harrington will spend some time her
visiting at the home of Prof. an
Mrs. J. R. Poole, Elm street.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-16
Change of Schedule Effective Yes

The change of schedule whereby the
Virginia & Carolina Southern morn
ing passenger to Hope Mile will
make connection in Lumbertou with
the east-bound Seaboard passenger
from Charlotte and also at Hope Mills
with a train to Fayetteville, men
toned in The Robesonian last Mon
day, went into effect yesterday. V.
& C. S. train No. GA will leave Lum-
berton at 1905 instead of 1925, as
formerly, and will arrive at Hope
Mills at lilo, making close connec,
tion there with the train from Ben
nettesville to Fayetteville.
Officials of the V. & c. S. have
been working on this change fo
some time. 1t gives a schedule tina
will accommodate the public in th'
best possible way. There can be Ii,
kick on the way in which the V: {
C. S. makes connection with othe
roads.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-16
Mrs. Mary C. Mckay Died While OF
Visit to Lumbert0n

Mrs. Mary C. Mckay, aged II
years, died at the home of Miss Jen-
ME Hilliand in the eas.2rn part Of
town Friday morning at 4 o'clock.
Mrs. Mckay. who lived with her
only child, Mrs. Ira M. Barker, near
Ten Mile, came to Lumberton on a
visit weeks ago and was taken sick
Immediately after she came. Heart
trouble was the immediate cause OF
her death. The funeral was conduct
ed from the First Baptist church, OF
which deceased was member, Fri
day afternoon at o'clock by Rev
Chas. L. Greaves, pastor of the
church, assisted by Rev. G. H. Biggs
pastor Of the East Lumberton Meth
odist church.
The pallbearers were Messrs
Wright J. Prevatt, Alex. Seasons
Oliver Williams, Clyde Seasons, Tro.
M'White and Hardy M'White. In
terment was made in Meadowbrool
cemetery. The floral offerings wer
most beautiful and covered the grave
MIS-. Mckay was the widow Of tn
! late James Mckay and was well
} known throughout this section an
| rad many friends VINO were shocke
to learn of her death.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-16
Suspect Who Was Arrested at Fair
mont Released

The suspect with many aliases who
was arrested at Fairmont last Tues
day and brought to jail here, an ac-
account of which was published in
thursdays Robesonian, was given a
hearing before Recorder E. M. Britt
Saturday and released. 1t was learn
ed that he was not the man who es-
capped from the Federal prison at At
lanta, Ga, some time ago, and there
was no evidence sufficient to hold
him. AS was told in Thursdays pa
per the suspect gave several differ
ent names and had some tools with
him. He refused to talk after he hac
Leen arrested. He testified Saturday
that he was a clock mender. 1t de,
veloped that the man had a loathsomt
| disease.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-16
WILMINGTON PROPHETS
COMING TO LUMBERTON
Members of Sepa Grotto Will In
wade Lumberton on the 25th Inst.
Will Run Special Train to Lum-
berton -'

VI oepd GrOttO VIII In
wade Lumberton on the 25th Inst.
berton ~
The following from the Whining
ton Star of this date will be of spec
lal interest to Lumberton readers:
"Lumberton, North Carolina, Unit
ed States of America, will be very
much on the map on Wednesday,
april 25th, when 200 Wilmington
PROPHETS, members of Sepa Grotto,
NO. 70, are scheduled to invade that
enterprising and progressive town for
the special purpose of enlightning a
ie" score of neophytes into the light
of good fellowship.
In order that the invasion of the
| place may be made in way befit-
tlng and becoming, a special train
will be chartered, which will leave
wilmington promptly at 10 a. m. and
1 return at such time as it pleaseth the
Great Mokanna. However, it can be
safely assumed that the Prophets will
| get back some time about midnight
/ OF the same day as the special cere-
/ monial will take place in the early
evening.
: "Prophets Newman and Brown are
: preparing for a rousing reception al
Lumberton for the Prophets of the low
er Cape Fear and for some others
too, who are not yet so wise. There
e will be large assortment of "Kandy
; Dates" on hand to be initiated.
! grand street parade will be one of tn
4 features while the neopnytes will b.
: put through some special exhibitions
: s'Lumberton is looking forward t
: this day with anticipations of grea
Q 10y and the Wilmington Prophets vii
III do all in their lower to spread tn
S sunshine Of good fellowship upon viz
: gin soil. 'On to Lumberton' is tn
n cry"
} The grotto bears the same rels
i tion of the Blue lodge of Masons g
l. the shrine bears to the higher dt
grees. The Sepa OF Wilmington
e. the only one in North Carolina.
le puts on a ceremonial twice a yea
lg spring and fall. 1t is going to p1
4 on this special ceremonial here
nt promote good fellowship among ma
c. ter Masons. Messrs. J. P. Newms
and c. V. Brown are the only mer
r. bers here.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-16

hesitate to say that We firmly be-
lieve it is the bounden duty of every
merchant to join in every movement
that comes along which has as ITS OBJ
iect the combating of those things
that are endeavoring to pull our dol
lars away from US, and the merchant
who does not get his moneys worth
out of such a movement as this is to
blame himself. The paper is doing Its
part of the work and even more:
Turn to page eight Of this issue
and read the Trade-at-Home adver'
timents there. You will find the ad'
vertisements of
The National Bank Of Lumberton.
White & Cough.
Planters Bank & Trust 90.
The Wishart Co.
DIR. William w. Parker
Grantham Bros.
Hotel Lorraine
! Dubois Bakery
! A. Weinstein's Dept. Store
: Pastime Theater
Newman's 5, 10 & 25c Store
Bell & Jordan
The Style Shop
J. D. Mcmillan & Son
L. H. Caldwell
;. Miss Josephine Breeze
. Lumberton Marble & Granite Work
The Lumberton Bargain House
Lumberton Motor Car Co.
+ Lyric Theater