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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08

L am willing to make myself a
nuisance. with any others who wish
to join me, in demanding that the
mail service to the soldiers in France
be improved"
You need a new fleet to carry
chocolate to soldiers in France he
said The boys are not boozing Nd
so they are needing a lot of sweets.
You can't carry the chocolate and
cigarets over there fast enough.
There is no filling 'em up"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
Cases Halt Until Court
Vacancies Are Filled

Philadelphia, May s. - Until exist
ing vacancies in the Supreme Court
ooccasioned by the deaths of Justices
in which rearguments are to be made
will not be heard. An order directing
the prothonotary to notify counsel to
this effect was issued by the court
yesterday. following consideration Cf
a standing rule of the court.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
u. SOLDIERS
THRILL EUROPE
BY THEIR VALOR
DR.. William T. Ellis Upholds
Conduct as Honorable,
and Makes Challenge

Philadelphia, May s.-T'he biggest
sensation in Europe just now is the
way the American soldiers fight. So
declared DR.. William T. Ellis last
night upon his return from France,
where he witnessed the first import
ant Independent American battle.
He was in many parts of France,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
TORPEDO DESTROYS MEDoRA

Dy .INAOt IUTCu TFcSS
Montreal, May s. - The steamship
Medora, the loss of which was report
ed yesterday, was on her westward
she was torpedoed. according to ad-
vices received by officers of the Ca
madam Pacific Railway Company.
which owned the vessel. All the pas
sengers and crew are reported to have
been saved.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
Conditions in Persia
Lead to Cannibalism;
Typhus Joins Famine

washington, May S.-Conditions in
Persia are described as desperate in a
dispatch to the State Department yes
terday fro mthe American Legation at
Teheran. Famine is increasing and
typhus, the message said, is prevalent
in most of the cities. The food short
age, the legation reported, has forced
the population to eat days and even
practice cannibalism
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
GET PURE-BRED PIGS

Half dozen pure-bred Berkshire
pigs, which were received by the
County Farm Agent yesterday, will
be distributed to the various pig clubs
to-day and tomorrow. A new pig
club and poultry club have been form
ed in Lower Swatara township.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
FUEL COMPANY ORDERED
TO HELP THE BELGIANs
By Associated Press

Washington, May S.-For supplying
Belgium relief steamer and other
ships with grade of coal that ex-
posed them to the submarine menace
instead of smakeless coal, the New
York and Philadelphia Coal and Coke
Company was order by the fuel ad-
ministration to-day to contribute
$1,000 to the Belgian relief commits
sion and suspend operation for FIVE
days, beginning May Q. It will also
refund S1.35 for each short ton of the
low. grade fuel delivered.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
Open Stock

enables you purchase many pieces you desire
You would be surprised if you knew how many of
adding pieces weekly open stock decoration
they have selected One week they will buy cups and
the following week they buy plates vegetable Dishes and in
very short while they have complete set which they
replace any piece should they have the misfortune break it.
A few that are worth consideration
00picce dinner setorgetmenot decorations, American
porcean-each piece gold striped SLABS
1OOpiecc dinner set-Amercan porcean-just plain gold
band making rich looking set ................ $3.50
00piece dinner se-hne quality American porcelain with
gold and blue decoration a Colonial shape
S1S.9S
O0piece Dinner Se-Engish porcelan-made by the eel
cbrated Grndeyhas green border with black Grecian
DOrder SS0.UU
00piece dinner set-nade in Tapan-a very striking set
with color blendsyet pleasing the eye and
you would not tire of $50
10Opiece dinner set-American porcelan-buf coored
border covered with black igee work and gaands Of pink
roses S01.OO
Other dinner up Observation-Disclosures. $125.OO
BOWMAN'S-Basement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
Summer Calls for Var1ety in
Wash Fabrics

44-inch Directoire Prints-a
new departure in cotton voiles.
Harking back to the directoire
period in France for inspiration
American designers have pro-
duced Directoire Prints in designs
both daring and practical. There
are six different color combina-
tions and il, may be conservatively
said that these Directoire Prints
exceed in beauty and simplicity
everything brought out the past
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
SmartneSS and Good Taste In
Silk Gloves

In saying that we are
headquarters for the best
that is made in silk gloves,
with a stock that is unsur-
passed for completeness and
variety, we do so feeling that
we are splendidly equipped
to satisfy all your needs.
The new Kayser Silk
Gloves are here with all the
shapeliness, serviceability
and smartness that the name
Kayser guarantees. A S o
Vanity Fair and other good
makes.
Every size and every color
white self-white with
black embroidery - white
fancy, black self, black con-
trast, gray self and gray
with black embroidery -
champagne, tan, brown, and
other shades, 6jc to Sf.75
RCWMAN'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08

or two and moderately priced per yard 49, $50
36nch fancy voes of very fine eight of the
ing shades this particular line is something entirely
having self color silk check of about inch SQUARE
1t is an excellent fabric for smart wear yard 500
50 and 5Sinch Voes in great variety of designs in two
sizesone about the size of silver dollar the other about
the size of quarter-Rose Kings Blue Green Gold Black
white grounds-Bordered Skirting embroidered in the
coorngs that be used combination with above
The dot very fashionable this being worn very e
clusiveyn all of thelarge cities yd 81 co. 81 90 ST 50
9oWMAN's--Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
CURTAIN CAUSES FIRE

When a slight breeze carried a lace
curtain over gas jet at 1882 Wallace
street. last evening. fire which caus-
ed $50 damage resulted
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
Want More Home Mail

II heard one big complaint over
there. The soldiers are getting their
letters, one, two and three months
behind schedule The way their mail
is being held up is nothing less than
treason. We are not doing our share
to keep up the courage of the boys.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08

lean troops are on a motion picture
scale. People perhaps won't be-
lieve what their boys are doing. One
boy had his gun shot away, but he
picked up knife and killed a Ger
man lieutenant who tried to take
him prisoner.
The morals of our men are simply
incredible to other nations. If any
body in this country says our army
lis debauched or dissipated l am pre-
pared to say he is liar; if anybody
abroad says so | am prepared to even
declare that he is you-know-w what
kind of-a-liar. The boys are in fine
health and spirits and much better
behaved than ever before.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08
.HairOnFace
DeSIlirqcGe

Ordinary hair grOwths ON faco,
neck ana arms soon become coarse
and bristly when merely removed
from the surface OF the skin. The
only commsa-sense way to TezaSve
objectionable hair fs to attack It
under the skin. DeMfraeie, the
original sanitary liquid, dsoa this
by absorption.
Only genuine DeAIiracle has =
money-back guarantee I'm each
package. At toilet counters In
80c. d and 81 sises, or by mail
froR us in plain wrapper on re-
ceiPt of price.
EPEE book with testinaoniaIs ef
highest authorities, ex-
plains what causes hair. why Il
increases and how DeMirncle de-
vita1fxes 1T. mailed I'm plain sealed
envelope on request. DeAIiracle,
Park Ave. ana 10th St., New York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-05-08

BELL 1901-:358 UNITED
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
THE CHOICE.

You have heard the wall Of children
Perishing of cold and pain;
You have heard the screams of women
Shackled with the tyrant's chain.
Would you see your little children
Manned and killed before your eyes
Would you see your wives and sisters
Painting in the beasts embrace?
Yes! you would! or you'd stop standing
Idly here while brave men die,
You would help drive swine and
swineherd
Back into their loathesome stye.
Men are fcrying hurry! hurry!
Hear the call from o'er the seas,
"Send us food, clothes, ammunition,
And we'll bring them to Their
knees"
Yet you're boarding up your treasure
But twill canker in your heart,
And your fellow man will shun you,
Knowing you've not done your part
Would you rather see Old Glory
Perish, and nation mourn,
Than turn loose your tarnished money
When YOU country needs "a loan?
Look upon your silver dollars,
Read the words "In God we trust,
Prove you do! Go out and use it
AS your country says you must.
Emma Norwood Lawrence.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
PERSON NAILS

Mr.. D.. L. Rogers of R. z, Lumber
ton, was in town Tuesday,
Mr.. J. M. Butler of St. Pauls was
a Lumberton visitor Monday.
Mrs. A. C. Sutton of R. 5, Lumber
ton, was in town yesterday.
Mr.. H. K. Ivey of Raynham was a
Lumberton visitor this morning.
Mr.. Geo. W. Branch of R. 4, Lum-
berton, was in town this morning.
Mr.. c. T. Hill of R. / from Mariet-
ia was a Lumberton visitor Saturday.
Mr.. D. A. Lockey of R. 3, Laurin-
burg, was Lumberton visitor Mon
day.
Miss Ethel Powers of R. from
Lumberton was among the shoppers
in town yesterday.
Messrs. D. M. Rogers and J. T.
Hamilton, both Of Marietta, were
Lumberton visitors Tuesday.
Messrs. N. A. Townsend and Spur
geon jones of R. 1. from Lumberton
were in town yesterday.
Mr.. J.. w, Barker of r. from Lum-
berton is among the visitor in town
today. -
Mrs. L. P. Fisher and Mrs. C. B
Seasons and small daughter, Joyce
Of Badin, arrived Sunday night. Mrs
Seasons and daughter will spend some
time here visiting relatives and
friends while Mrs. Fisher returned tc
Badin Tuesday morning.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
A DASH FOR THE
HOME PLATE
A Six-Billion Dollar His Will Win the
War.

Using crisis in the national game
of baseball, with the bases full, the
last inning on and the Allies at the
bat, to illustrate the world war situa-
tin, Governor Bickett issued a call to
all North Carolinians Monday to do
the fourth Liberty loan campaign.
Dash for the Home Plate" follows:
"The most critical minute in base
ball game is the last inning when all
the bases are full. The batter, who
then knocks a home run, is the man
of the hour. Precisely this situation
TODAY confronts the American people.
It is the last inning Of the war. Our
boys have found the enemy, hit him
hard and the bases are all full. A six
billion dollar hit will bring them all
| over the home plate and win the war
A strike out now would be world
tragedy.
"Therefore I urge that in every
town and township a house to house
canvass be made We can have nc
public meetings, but we can and must
see the people face to face. If you are
afraid of influenza, spray your nose
and threat, put on a gas mask and &c
into the fight. The nation sorel3
needs this money to send the boys tt
complete victory and bring then
home. I pray that every individu;a
may make this question an immensely
personal one. Stand face to face witt
'fyour own soul and say: "The boys ar
doing their level best over there; An
i I doing my level best over here?" :.
/ "Victory is in the air. The goa. i
almost in sight. Thehour is big witt
destiny. "Into the breach once more
kind friends, one more"
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
ONE WEAK SPOT.
Many LumbertOn People Have Weak
Part and Too Often It's the Back.

Many people have weak spot.
Too often it's bad back.
Twinges follow every sudden twist.
Dull aching keeps up, day and night.
Backache is often from weak kid
In such case a kidney medicine is
needed.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys. =,
For backache and urinary ills.
Lumberton people recommend the
remedy
Mrs. Geo. Collins, 604 Second St..
Lumberton,. says: "Several years ago
/ was down with kidney complaint
I was nervous and all run down. MY
bdck ached and felt weak. l had no
ambition and it was hard for me to
bend over. I often got dizzy, black
specks came before my eyes and my
kidneys didn't act property, either
I got no help until I tried Doan's
Kidney Pills, and can't say toe
much for them. They put me in good
shape and I have had no return OF
the trouble since.' ;,
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs. Collins had. Foster-Milburr
Co, Mfgrs,, Buffalo, N. Z.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
MIR. Noteworthy Returns.

Mr.. j. T. Noteworthy, Southern
travelling representative of Dodd,
Meade & Co., who spent some time
in Lumberton during the summer re-
turned Tuesday from Keensburg, ILL.,.
where he went on account of the iIl,
ness Of his sister Miss Clorinda Nors-
worthy who died Sept. 80. While
tnere Mr.. Noteworthy had an attack
OF influenza which kept him confined
for weeks. His company has inst
offered him any State in the South and
Mr.. Noteworthy says he has selected
North Carolina, because he likes this
State best of all. He will make head
quarters in Raleigh. Mr.. Noteworthy
has just received letter from his 18.
year-old boy who enlisted and is now
IN France in active service with ar
ammunition train. He writes that the
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
Turkey Also Sends Note.

Turkeys long-delayed note asking,
like Germany and Austria, that the
President take in hand the restoration
of peace, was, received at the State
Department at Washington Tuesday.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17

ship on which he crossed had some ex-
citing experiences with U-boats.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
DIR. DURHAM ACCEPTS CALL
Former. Pastor Accepts Call to First
Baptist-He is Expected to Come
Some Time Next Month.


Rev. DR.. Chas., H. Durham of
Winston-Salem advised Mr.. S. McIn-
tyre, chairman Of the pulpit commit
tee of the First Baptist church of
Lunberton, that he would accept the
call to the pastorate Of the church
here. AS has been stated in The Robe
sonian, DR.. Durham was given a
unanimous call to this church Sunday,
October 6, to succeed Rev. DR.. Chas.
l.. Greaves, who resigned to accept
a call to the First Baptist church at
Bowling Green, KY.
In the letter advising Mr.. Mcintyre
Of his acceptance Of the call DR.. Dur
ham stated that the reason he had
not acknowledged the call sooner, he
had been away from home on account
of the illness and death Of a relative
DR.. Durham was pastor of the
church here IA years before accepting
a call to Browns Memorial Baptist
church at Winston-Salem years ago.
It is expected that he will begin his
work here some time next month.
He stated in the letter that it was ex-
pected services would be held at his
church next Sunday, when he would
tender his resignation to accept the
call here. He also stated that he
would serve there a month after he
rendered his resignation.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
Meeting of Veterans Called Of.

Wilmington, Oct. 14-Owing to the
influenza having become epidemic
throughout the State and the boards
of health of the State and counties
having requested that no assemblies
of any organization be held, It is
deemed best to revoke the call for a
convention of the North Carolina di.
vision of the United Confederate Vet
Grams October 23rd in Raleigh It is
deeply regretted that the State is SC
Athlete das to necessitate the issuance
of this order.
By order Of,
JAMES I. METTS,
Major General Commanding.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
Dallas S. Townsend Promoted to

Rev. R. W. Townsend Of Raynham
has been advised that his son Mr..
Dallas S. Townsend has been promot-
ed from captain to Major in the U. s
army. Maj. Townsend is IN France.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
RESULTS WILL
STARTLE FAIRMONT

People report quick results from
pure Lavoptik eye wash. A girl with
weak, strained eyes was helped by
ONE application. Her mother could
not sew or read because of eye pains.
In one week her trouble was gone. A
small bottle of Lavoptik is guaranteed
to help EVERY CASE weak, strained
or lnflamed eyes. ONE WASH star
ties with its quick results. Aluminium
eye cup FREE. Pittman Drug Co.,
at Fairmont.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
BUSINESS BUILDERS

FOR RENT-MY FARM, NEAR PARKTON,
N. c., known the Nicholson Farm, suit
able for trucking and cotton. Good build
ings For information and terms, write
Mrs. ]. B. Leonard, Newton, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
Another Limit Club Member.

To the Editor of The Robesonian:
An additional report shows that an
other has joined the limit club. Mr..
D. C. Regan. of Howellsville town
ship, has subscribed $1,000 in War
Savings stamps. 1 am awaiting re-
ports Of others.
L. R. VARSER,
Chairman
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
Your Children Need It.

Prof. Gale, the new principal of the
Lumberton schools, and Prof. Sen
telle, late principal, and all other pro-
gressive educators, strongly recon-
mend The New international Ency-
clopedia as the best aid students can
have in their homes YOUR family
needs it. For prices and terms write
to J. T. Noteworthy, 914 Austell Bldg.
Atlanta, Ga.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17
357 Americans Lost on the Otran

to.
According to figures compiled at
Islav. Scotland, the total loss OF life
as a result of the disaster to the
transport Otranto is SGT. Included IN
these figures is one American officer,
Lieut.. Bernie H. Coffman Of Illinois,
and 356 American troops.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17

Mr.. Arch Parnell of R. 2, Lumber
ton, was in town this morning.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17

Mr.. D. E. Mclean of Rowland, R
2, was among the callers at The Robe
son;an Office Sa:ar1ay.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-17

AM MAKING LOANS FOR FIVE YEARS
on improved farm lands in Robson, Scot
900 90 to S5O, 900 90, bearing interest at the
rate of IL per cent. Call on or write
A. T. Mclean, umberton. N. c.
COMPARE MY INTEREST RATE AND
terms with others who are handling the
same class cf loans. Amounts, s., G00.oO
to $50. 600 90; Robson, Scotland and Hoke
Counties. Rate of interest IL PER
CENT. A. T. Mclean. Lumberton. N. G.
MONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED LAND
in Robeson county on long time. Rates as
good as any can give. Stephen Mcintyre.
LOST IN LUMBERTON SATURDAY, $50
Liberty bond Finder please return to N. G.
Stubs, Lumberton, r. 6.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-10
GIVE THEM Ell LIMIT

While the government has merely requested that automobiles
not be used for pleasure on Sundays until the supply of gasoline is
more sufficient, there being no compulsion about the matter, the man
who does use his car on Sunday when Il is not absolutely necessary is
such a poor patriot and such an insignificant specimen of an Ameri-
can citizen that be should be punished to the limit of the law Oh the
slightest pretense.
For instance, the law says that no person shall drive faster than
twelve miles an hour in towns, cities and thiekly settled commune
ties Now, we all know that there is not one automobile in a thousand
that throttles down to twelve miles AN hour when passing through
atown or city. In fact many engines would stall if were attempted
TO run them at the rate of twelve miles an hour for any length of
time Needless to say, the law is ordinarily ignored and as long as
the autoist maintains a reasonable rate of speed and takes proper
precautions, he is not molested.
But ON Sunday the pleasure rider has got no business to be out
at all. His government has requested him to save gasoline s. that
General Pershing may have all that he needs in winning the war.
While not breaking any law by operating his ear O Sunday, al
though the government has requested him not to, the man who does
use his car unnecessarily is showing contempt for his government
and is hindering rather than helping win the war. II. in addition
to this, he is caught actually violating the law, he becomes, in a
sense, a double offender and, having had full warning, he is entitled
10 no sympatl> or mercy The slightest infraction OF the law should
mean his arrest and the limit of punishment should be given him. If
It IS i've or ten days in the county work house, so much the better. He
should not be allowed to escape with a mere fine if the law permits
imprisonment also.
We all know that there are some who viii defy all authority as
long as they are not pinned down by an ironelad rule or law. These
people have not patriotism enough to comply willingly to a request.
They have got to be compelled to obey. For such people a little touch
of the county workhouse would do no harm.
II the authorities see to it that the law is strictly enforced and the
punishment is made TO fit the circumstances there ought to be no
difficulty IN keeping the roads clear of automobiles on Sunday as
long as the government requests that they not DO rum
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-10
PRESIDENTIAL ENDORSEMENT

In a letter sent to Charles OConnor Hennessy, one of the Dem
ocratic aspirants for the nomination for United States senator, Sec
Rotary Tumuty declares that President Wilson has no favorites
among candidates equally devoted in purpose to the successful
prosecution of the measures now so necessary for the nation and the
world" Mr.. Hennessy wrote to the President regarding his en-
dorsement for the United States Senatorship after the impression had
been given out that Mr.. LaMonte was the candidate favored by
President Wilson. Mr.. Tumultys letter was in reply to Mr.. Hen
Messy inquiry.
As all four of the Democratic candidates have pledged them
selves to the support of the administration on this issue, one has
as much right to claim the President endorsement as the other.
But the Democratic candidates are not the only ones who can
claim Presidential endorsement under such a standard. The very
first plank in the platform of David Baird, who is a candidate for
the nomination for United States senator on the Republican ticket
for the short term, reads: "Support. the President and win the war"
Apparently, then, according to Secretary Tumultyis letter, Nh. Baird,
as well as the Democratic candidates, can claim the Presidents en-
d9rsenent.
When it comes to the full term there is not a candidate running
on either the Democratic or Republican ticket who can show more
faithful support of the President in war measures than Governor
Edge. lie has kept New Jersey in the front ranks as far as prose
cutting the war is concerned. Truly, Governor Edge can take Secre-
tary Tumultys letter as a direct endorsement of his candidacy, too.
Perhaps Governor Edge has been in a position to do more for the
President in helping to win the war than the others, but that is his
good fortune. He surely has stood by the administration to the limit
and If the Democratic candidates can find soaee in Secretary
Tnmultys letter to Mr.. Hennessy how much more satisfaction must
1t give to Governor Edge, who, although of a different political party,
has stood so firmly behind the President in supporting all measures
NOW so necessary for the nation and the world"