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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-19
MAI. PETERSON WANTS
A REFUND OF SHORTAGE
Calls on State Treasurer Lacy For
the $1,000 Shortage He
Made Good.

Raleigh, April 1S.-Major George
l.. Peterson, former paymaster gen
eral, who recently was acquitted in
the Wake courts of $1,000 short
age, calls upon State Treasurer Ben
Lacy for a refund of that amount.
This shortcut nine months in ad-
vance of the legislature was rather
surprising, since as member OF the
general assembly fve years ago
Major Peterson doubtless learned
how much of highly colored tape is
for money. But the major tells Mr..
Lacy that the check has been ex-
pected and the necessity for it is un-
hid.
Il have been expecting to receive
a check for $500 from you, being
the amount which was deposited
with the state treasurer in January.
1918" Major Peterson writes. "to
cover an alleged shortage in my ac-
counts as paymaster general, but
have not received same up to this
date.
Il sold my home and bu rowei
funds to enable me to place this
amount with the state treasurer un-
til the matter could be settled by the
courts to prevent the bonding com
pany from being forced to pay over
this amount on demand of the attor-
ney general.
Il am in stringent circumstances.
having been put to great expense in
defending myself against the charges
brought against me, and you will do
me great kindness If you will send
me at once the amount mentioned
above"
Treasurer Lacy replied very cour-
teously that he could not return this
money without an act of the legis-
lature
Should Major Peterson's attorneys
seek to recover this money at the
next meeting of the general assem-
bly,. doubtless some testimony that
did not get into the record in Rail
eigh would be offered Major Pc
terson did not go on the stand
here and might not in the legislative
meetings. but evidence that was "in-
competent" would unquestionably
come into general assembly pro-
ceedings desigred to reimburse the
former senator from the Sampson,
Johnston, Harnett purileus.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-19
PATRIOTIC MEETING AT
MILL SCHOOL SUNDAY
To BE Conducted by Teachers and
Several Local People Will
Make Addresses.
(Written for The News.O

In the auditorium of the mill
school at O'Clock next Sunday af-
ternoon there will be held a patri-
otic, religious rally. Everybody is
invited to attend this meeting. and
all the patrons Of the mill school.
especially, are urged to be present
The teachers of the mill school will
conduct the exercises. 4 number OF
speakers of prominence will be ask
ed to address the audience; good
music and singing will be arranged
for and every effort will be put forth
by the teachers and others interested
TO n axe the occasion not onl 0nl OF
pleasure but one Of profit as well.
In view of the distressing fact
that our great adversary. Germany.
each day is bringing the most horri-
bic war in the history OF the WORLD
closer TO our own doors we feed that
cur religion and our patriotism.
which 20 hand in hand should be
more openly manifested TO the world
in order to show the people 10 what
substantial extent we are willing to
go, and also what sacrifices in cther
directions we are willing to make to-
wards aiding Uncle Sam in the sue
cessful prosecution of the war
against Germany; and We are calling
the meeting for next Sunday prima-
rily for the purpose of discussing to-
gether questions vital to our interest
along these lines.
One of the objects of the meeting
is TO endeavOr to get the grown folks
down in the mill village to so under
stand the nature and good work OF
the Red Cross, particularly the Jun
ior Red Cross, that they will become
deeply interested in organization of
Red Cross societies. and will lend
their immediate support to the chill
dren OF the mill school in raising the
necessary amount of money to organ.
iZe Junior Red Cross in their
school. If you are patriotic and in
terested be sure to go to this meet
ing Sunday afternoon.
Among the speakers who will adj
dress the meeting are Mrs. Lerov
Springs, Mrs. II. r. Riddle, Prof
Chalmers Il. Wessinger, Miss Lu-
eenia Martin, Miss Bennie Nav Culp
Miss Claude A. Shell, Mayor Roach
5. Stewart. Miss Ethel O. Brock
one of the Central schools exceed
ingly enterprising and industrious
teachers will tell the mill school
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-19
WAR STAMPS DIRECTORS
TC HOLD A MEETING


The directors of War SAVINGS in
all the Southern States have been
called to meet in Birmingham or
Friday, April 10, to devise means o.
Increasing war savings sales in the
South.
Vice-Drector Rea says:
South Carolina has made bic
increase in the past three weeks. We
have chance to get out of the bot-
tom place we have hitherto occupieJ
among the States We must rcmem-
per- however, that the other South
ern States are increasing too. Now
Is the time for us all to make biz
drive for weekly sales of $50 600
The urgent need OF American sup
port on the western front is coming
nome to all of us. The Liberty
bond campaign is waking nm he
people but there are only 23 OOo
Liberty bond purchasers in this
State. That leaves more than mil
hon and half people to buv War
savings stamps. We can sell mil
hon dollars in the remainder of this
month if we devote ourselves.
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win Sell Sandwiches.

The Red Cross will serve delicious
sandwiches. coffee. ice cream and
soft drinks all day tomorrow at Red
Cross booths on the court house
lawn and on the graded school cam
pus. The ladies OF the Red Cross
VIII appreciate your patronizing
these booths and il all goes to helm
whip the Kaiser.
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Messines ridge by storm.

Probably there has been no more
bitter struggle during the war than
that waged along the battle line
through the towns of Bailleul, Neuve
Eglise. Wulverghem and Wytsch-
aete. Neuve Eglise was taken Mon
day, but Bailleul held out until fresh
masses OF German troops were
hurled into the fray and charged re-
peatedly on the tired defenders. The
same story might be told of Wulver-
CHEM and Wytschaete, while the bat
tie of Messines Ridge must have been
frightful in its Intensity.
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GERMANS GAIN GROUND
CAPTURE THREE VILLAGES

Germany's mighty effort on the
battlefield Of Flanders has won new
successes. According to the latest
reports. the important strategic
towns OF Bailleul. Wulverghem and
Wytschaete are in German hands
and. more important still, the Teu-
tons have carried a large part of
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-19
Daniels and Others Refuse to
Believe Cyclops Was Sunk
Without Trace.
MISSING SINCE MARCH
Officials Do Not Think Vessel
Could Have Been Wiped Out
Without Leaving a Trace of
What Happened.

Washington, April 1S.-Unremit-
ting search of the trade routes will
be carried on by American and
French naval and merchant vessels
until every possible hope of finding
some trace Of the missing naval col
lier Cyclops has been exhausted
Secretary Daniels has ordered ad-
ditional fast scouts detailed for this
service.
Although days have passed with
out a report strengthening in the
slightest degree the hopes still felt
by Mr.. Daniels and several of his
chief assistants, these officials re-
fused to believe that the great 49,
600 ton collier and the 293 lives she
carried could have been wiped out
without leaving a trace. Orders have
gone out. therefore. for the search
ing vessels to quarter" every rod of
the route covered by the Cyclops and
to visit every one of the shores of is
lands which dot that portion Of the
seas. Every isolated bay will be en-
tered and every beach scrutinized
No Plausible Theory.
Navy officials frankly confessed
that no theory yet advanced to eX-
plain the disappearance of the Cy-
clops from March 4 when she left
Barbadoes-it was officially stated
that it was the West Indian port
from which she sailed-seemed
plausible in the face OF the facts.
While one engine was out OF COM
mission, enough power remained to
drive the big ship ten knots an hour.
An internal explosion might have
| destroyed the vessels wireless and
motive power at one instant. but
surface wreckage would have re-
NAMED. Enemy agents might have
gained control in n midnight mu-
tiny, but even in such a we'll night
impossible event. lack of coal would
have prevented an attempt to start
on transatlantic voyage
IOSSlDilltS OF hurricane.
The possibility that a sudden hur-
rincaEe. not infrequent in those wa
ters, might have first disabled and
then engulfed the collier was ad-
mitted, but again it was pointed out
that some evidence of the disaster
must have been left in this case.
Manganese ore. with which the Cv-
clops was heavily laden. might Lnut
certain conditions give off an ex-
tremely dangerous gas. Precautions
have been taken against this, how
ever. on all ships engaged in the
manganese carrying trade.
As to n report that a member Of
the crew had written relatives in
| Baltimore regarding an explosion on
the Cyclops several weeks ago it was
stated at the navy department tina.
nothing of the sort had been report
ed by Lieut. Commander Worley,
commanding the collier.
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Cancels Appointments.

Rev. w. S. Patterson left Thurs
day for Sharon, S. c.. where he will
hold a meeting for several days. His
regular appointments here on Sab
bath are called in.
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Representative Jones Dead.

Washington, April 18.-Represen-
tative Jones OF Virginia. died here
today from the effects OF a stroke OF
paralysis suffered more than a week
ago.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-04-19

something Of the work of the junior
Red Cross, and the work which the
Junior Red Cross of the Central
school is now doing and has already
done.
Nome tri-weekly nugget., 1918-06-03

walk on Second avenue, east of Stoadncn, the head of the column resting at the old rccorling office. and will be in charge of Chas. Xii took.
 Tho Literary ard Musical program will be rendered at Barrack Square upon che return of the parade, about 11.15, and will consist of the following; Star Spangled Banner, Members of Nomo Public School; Violin Solo, Bert Peck; The Dccra- ration of Independence, Mrs. pr. J. Danns Arnold; Loyalty song, Pubic School; Grafton, Rev c. H. Shank, D. D; America, assemblage. C. A Adams, President Loyal Legion Master of Ceremonies; Miss Helen Stipek, Pianist.
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THE PARADE PROGRAM Is AS
 FOLLOWS

The parade will start at the intersection of s co"d and stcadman Avenues, at tn thirty sharp, and proceed down Stoadm~n Avenue to Front Streo,. thence on Front Street to ID" Street, thence or ID" Street to Second Avenue, thence to "B" Street. th nee down B" Street, ro- turning on Front Street to the Re- viewing Sand on Barrack Square. The various vnits of the parade. after passing on the return beyond the reviewing stand, will dsband.
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AFTERNOON PROGRAM

At 2 D. m. the children of tho public school will be tendcrad luncheon at Barrack Square by the following committ2c Mrs ] Ross. Mrs C. Leschcr, Mrs B Holden, Mrs C Ross, Mrs l. Seivenbcrg, Mrs R w J Reed, the luncheon to be served promptly at two.
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4th OF. JULY PROGRAMME

The col. braton to be rendered tomorrow in commcmoration of h. dependence Day, will be given under the auspices of the Loyal Legion. The various Commttc having the arrangements in charge have pre- pared tHc following program ot events:
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oI the I4th Infantry. The Coast
 Guard, in charge of H. o. Nelson,
 No 1 Surfman, will take station
 on the northorly side of Second
 Avenue, near S.eadmaa Rcglstrants
 in charge of Charles J Thompson
 will form on the north side of
 Second Avenue, immediately in the
 rear of the Coast Guard Float. Loc-
 al Board No. 9. in charge of Chair
 man C. J Lomcn, will form also
 op tn north side of Second avenue
 immediately in the Tear of the regis
 trants, being about opposite the
 Golden Gate hotel Divisional Board.
 in charga of Q. D. Cochran, will
 form at the same place, immediately
 in the rear of the Local Board. Territorial Council of National De-
 fonsc, in chargc of Cha rman Sund-
 back, will also form on the north side of Second avenue, opposite the Tarnutzcr resid nee. The veterans
 of the Civil war, in charge of J.
 B. Williams. and veterans of Span ish- American War, in charge of
 D. E. Camp, will form on the north sid of Second avenue, n front of Miss Oestricha store. Red Cross
 in charge of Mrs Otto Ven Sickle, will take station on the north side of Second avenue in front of the Schofield house. Public school children will assemble at the school building ac 10 a. m., to take auto mobiles, Miss Anna Lee Orr, Miss Helen Moore and Mrs James FrawIcy in charge The following autos are designated for this purpos D. F. Crowley, Segcrstrom and Hagen, Carleton and Co, Judge Hobbcs Jafot Lindcbcrg. and A Polot The autos, after loading, will proceed to St adman avenue, resting at intersection of Second avenue, join- ng in the process. cn immediately behind tho Rcd Cross. Loyal Legion will form on the south side of Second gv nue. the head If the column resting 2t the Lobby, 'cing in charge of Charles Mckay The Pioneer Women of Alaska, gloo No. 1, in charge of Prosdont. Hrs. Frank Mtclke, will tak sta ion on the south side Of Second venue, opposite the Arlington ;ome Legion No 7S in charga of Irs. James Rose. will take position n the rear of the Pion CT Women nd opposite tEc Kammcrich resi- ence. The F. Q. F. float will talk
 osition opposite the Crescent and 'ill be in charge of Wm Stip k. Tcmber8 of the l. [. NJ. NJ. & s. " 10. 240, in charge of Albert Bratcn. i'll form on the south e.dc Of ccond avenue. the head of the )lumn resting Gt tho Crescent Tn, edcral Labor Union, in charge of ohm Holm, will form on the south
 de of Second avenue. in the rear f the Minors Union, the head of le column restt"g .t tn. Postofice.
 ire Department. ir chmee of Chief Haughey will form on cond venue, east of Stcgdmaa. Carrsigcs. ntos and floats not listed will form n secord ayonua caa, Of staadman nd just tr rear of Fire D apartment. he Eskimos will form ca the aida-
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ESKIMO EVENTS

Omcak race 1st $1O 2nd s Kyock race lst $5 2nd s3. Wrc5t- hng 1st $5 2nd s2.5O. High kick ng lst 5 2nd $2.5o. Blanket tossing $5
 It is expected by the committee in charge and the marshal of the day that each uni. commander ce- feet organization at th place das- gnated and hold i1 readiness to enter the procession in the proper order It IS also r"g-d that busi- ness in general be suspended for tho day and the city b. profusely decorated with flags and bunting and particularly that portion through winch the parade passes.
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THE PARADE WILL FORM IN
 THE FOLLOWING ORDER

Marshal of the Day, Captain Thos. A. Ross, assisted by aids W. H. Webb. A. B. M!llar, D. A. Jones. Days Runyan. John A, Wilson F. H Pfafflc, H s. Thompson, w C.. McGuira, end G. H. Russell
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FIELD EVENTS

At 2.30 D. m. this program will be begun under the direction of G. R. Jackson, assisted by D. E. Crowley, Ralph Lomen, w. C. Mcclure. Ar thur Shields.
 The prizes to be awarded in all contests, except those designated as Eskimo Eva2ts, 70 be paid in Thrift and War Savings Stamps.
 The following IS the program of sports for July 1 at 3.3O p. m.
 15 yard dash for girls under 1st g, 2nd $1 15 yard dash for boys undc; 1st $2 2nd s1. 25 yard dash for girls under ' 1st $3 2nd$2 @rd $1. 9 yard dash for boys under lst $3 End $2 3rd s1. 25 yard for girls under 10 1st 8 2nd S2 3rd &1 D yard dash for boys under 10 1st $3 2nd $2 3rd $1. 90 yard dash for girls under IA 1st $3 2nd $2 3rd $1 50 yard dash for boys under 14 Ist $3 21d $2 3rd S1. legged race for boys under 15 SC. Sack race for boys under Is Ist $3 2nd $2 3rd $1. 100 yard dash open 1st $750 2nd S5 3rd $2.50. Peanut rcse for girls under : lst &2 2nd $1. Peanut race for boys under 1st &2 2nd $1. Dough nut eating contest 1st $2 2nd $1. Relay race C4 to team) open s2O.
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COI.ORS

The national colors; colors of al- lied nations; Second Division Honor Flag
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A. Ross assisted by aids w. II Webb A. B Millor, D. A. Jones. Davs Runyan John A, Wilson. f.. H Pfafflc, H. s. Thompson, W. C. McGuire, end C. II Russell
 COLORS g The national colors; colors of aI- lied nations; Second Division Honor Flag.
 Chas. Lesclcr, leader; 14th Inlan- try, U. s. Army.
 Signal Corps, T. s. A.
 Coast Guard, L. $. N.
 Registrants
 Local Board No 9.
 Divisional Board
 Territorial Councl of National Defense
 Veterans Of Civil and Spanish American Wars
 Red Cross
 School Catldrcn
 Loyal Lcgtor & cttz ms Uadic4 and gentlemen
 Pioneer Won of AIaeha. IgIoo No
 Nome Legion No 7S, L. o. o. M.
 Floct, F. O. E Aor.c No 75.
 I. [. M. NJ. X s. W. No 24O: The Federal Labor Union.
 Fire Department.
 Eskmcs, Seward Peninsula.
 Thc Mayor. Council and City Of ficers ed the EX cutive C)mmittoe of the Loyal Legion, to review the parade from Stand on B.rrack Square
 Tho procession will be headed by the merhGl of tho day with aiCs. and will stGrt from tAe intersection of Steadman and Second Avenues at 10.30. The colors, ollicd colors and Honor Flag immediately following. NcXt will b. the music for the parade to ba followed by the 14th Infantry Y. s. A. under the com mand of Lieut. J. w. Summers. The Infantry will form on Steadman Avenue, head of the column resting 1t Second Avenue The Signal Corps. U. s. A. in charge of W. II. Inmau NJ. s. E., will form on Staadman
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1918-02-14
MISSIONARY LIFE In THE
INTERIOR OF CHINA
CONTINUED from page u

to reach this class of men with the
Gospel. And how sad to note that
occasionally beings from Christian
lands, so-called, will stoop so low as
to take advantage of these men by
underraying them for service. to say
nothing of the kicks and curses
melted out to them if they are IN
able to trot as fast as the foreign
devil desires. Unfortunate for the
Gospel in China, the majority of the
natives look upon all foreigners as
followers of Jesus Christ, and when
they see men act like demons they
affix the we'll deserved epithet for.
eien devil and say that if such and
such a fellows conduct is an exam
ple of Christianity thew beg to be
excused from further contact with
such doctrine.
My departure from Shanghai by
Japanese steamer the night of the
10th inst, was fraught with many
new and exciting experiences. To
begin with. l had to engage two bar
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rows to convey my baggage to the
steamer. Upon my arrival in Shang-
hal | had two trunks and one suit
case. When I left there my baggage
consisted of a huge bundle of bed
ding, which to date had found no
use for, several cases of canned milk.
canned butter, few lob. bags of
granulated sugar, baskets, trunks
and parcels not q few. And let me
say just here that these various ar
ticles were not all mine. 1t is quite
customary in China for the interior
missionaries, when they hear some
one has arrived i'm Shanghai who in
a few days will be going to their dis
trlct, to write and ask them to do a
considerable amount of general shop
ping. For instance, Mr.. F. will write
that the necktie which he has worn
for three years is threadbare. Pleas
buy a new one. Anything in the line
of string will meet with his ap-
prevail. Mrs. w. will ask fnr pair
of shoes for Willie, emitting to state
size, taking it for granted that ev-
erybody knows all about Willie.
Some want hardware, others want
clothing, while some will even re-
quest you to buy pink ribbon for
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/ were carrying huge bundles OF bed
ding, baskets, etc. Others were erOan-
ing under the weight of heavy boxes
while Rothtrs were quarreling with
coolies who had brought their bag
Gage to the steamer and were not
satisfied with the amount Of money
received for their services. And to
add to the confusion and difficulties,
the passage >waye.z on the steamer
were blocked=by scores of men and
boys who had congreeated with their
wares, which consisted largely of
hens eggs boiled in tea and ducks
eggs preserved in lime. The latter
delicacy, though contrary to the gen.
eral appearance of anything which
had come in touch with lime, was as
black as cold tar. / had no imme-
date relish for these dainties so one
of the barrow men rushed and pulled
me till through the worst of the jam,
only to find myself in small. dim
ly Iigh ed room, which as / learned
la,er was the dining saloon of the
Chinese first-class department of the
ship. The barrow man told me to
stand there until be returned. He
was off like a flash and returned
quickly bringing some of the various
parcels which he placed on the floor
at my feet with instructions to look
after your things" Again and again
he returned, all the while heaping
Up my baggage in front of me. And
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do this. watched this performanoo
with keen interest and how than[f'I
when | saw him pull out a cleon
cotton mattress which he placed ~
the bunk. Warm blankets, ouiIts
a pillow, ETC., were brought our ;n
due time. and my bed for the niebt
was spread.
/ hastily disrobed and retirad
hopeful of a night of rest. | tried
but utterly failed to sleep The
steamer did not sail till midni6ht
and up to that hour the noise IN
board was the worst of its kind 7
ever listened to. And after the noise
had subsidized / could not sleep nv
brain being in a whirl, wanderinS
what the next scene would be.
The anticipated scene came in dine
time. In the early hours of the fol
lowing morning a tap sounded on
my door and as turned to see what
it meant a face looked in upon me
The cabin boy had come with a ba-
sin of hot water for my morning
toilet. I had not provided myself with
soap, towels. ETC., for this occasion
so I leave you to surmise hew man.
aged. | was escorted to a table in
the center of the dining saloon. Need.
less to say. this table was not fur
nished with linen, etc. Chop.sticks
and four dishes of Chinese relish
comprised the spread. These dishes
Continued to 9Th page, insert)
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the next years hat. And | might
add that some will be quite satisfied
with your shopping ability, while
others may feel they could have
done so much better had they been
on the Job This proves conclusive
Iy that missionaries are just q com
mon class of human beings, though
the folks at home look upon US as a
rare class of men and women who
are singularly endowed with angelic
qualities.
The barrow men came at the ap-
pointed hour for the baggage and
were equal to the occasion. They
arranged the various articles in per-
feet order, Trunks first, smaller boxes
next. then baskets, bedding and par
GELS. thus making a fine display of
my wealth as they passed through
the crowded streets. (The Chinese
believe foreigners carry their money
about with them in boxes and
trunks
| reached the steamer about 8 D
no and what shall say to give you
a general idea of the awful confu-
sion which ran into? Pandemo-
MUM was ia its glory that night.
There were scores of men and wo-
men rushing back and forth. Some