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New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
German Papers
Demand Abdicatio7
OF the Kaiser

T ONDON, Oct. 2o.--The abdica-
H. tion of Emperor William and
the Grown Prince is the only means
Of solving the "terrible crisis" ac-
cording to opinions expressed by
the "Munich Post" the "Swabische
Tagwacht" and the "Frankische Nor
gen Post" an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Zurich says. 1t is
added that the more rapidly the alb
dication is brought about the better
for the country.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
Yankees Progress Slow

Despite all, the American advance
has been slow but steady. One forti-
fled ridge after another has fallen into
our hands and the Kriemhilde Stellung,
which has linked itself with most Of
these formidable dcfenccs, has been
pierced in half a dozen places. In
addition the Germans have burned
nearly score of their divisions op-
posing our advance, knowing that five
miles here are more vital to the
Fatherland itself than twenty five
miles elsewhere backed by more in
vaded territory.
German military chiefs have their
eyes o" ths eastern battle and n0s
Continued on page three)
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
Total of Loan
To Be Known
In Three Days
All Reports Show Fourth
Issue Has Been Heavily
Oversubscribed

Although the twelve Federal Reserve
banks had not finished tabulating sub
scriptions last night, late returns left
no doubt that the people of the United
States had lent at least $4,000, ,000,O
to the Treasury, and that the New York
District had filled its quota of $780,
100000.
A complete tabulation of Americas s
greatest financial achievement will not
be available until next Thursday, when
the banks are required to submit their
final loan statement to the Secretary
of the Treasury.
Meantime, tabulating machines are
ticking necessarily in an effort to catch
up with the actual subscriptions, which
came as torrent Of rain Saturday
from an aroused people who were de-
termined that the worlds largest war
credit should not fail.
Observers Sure of Result
Chairmen Of central Liberty Loan
committees, though confident of the
final result, again refrained from max
ing predictions of what the grand total
for the fourth loan would be. In the
face of authentic figures, loan observers
based their optimism on the belief that
pledges of large sums from great tnan-
cial institutions and from wealthy in
dividuals had been fully redeemed.
Local managers of the loan empha-
sized the fact that attainment of the
$4,000, 100000 quota, aside from the
oversubscription anticipated, is 4 great
triumph for the civilian population in
the face Of many obstacles. In the New
York district, for example, the quota
was twice as large as that allotted to
tho Second Federal Reserve District i'll
the second and third loans.
Individual committees and organza-
tions throughout the city yesterday re-
ported that their accomplishment in
the last three weeks far eclipsed all
previous efforts. On behalf of the
Crescent Athletic Club, of Brooklyn.
James NJ. Hetherston, chairman of the
clubs loan committee, announced that
the organizations incomplete total was
$11 174,5O0, which he claimed was a
larger amount than any other club in
the United States had raised in this
or any other loan.
$9S5,296,450 Already Counted
With s9S5,296,45O of subscriptions
already counted and reports still COM
ing in, the Rainbow Division, which
manages the loan campaign in all the
trades and industries of the city, ac-
cording to an announcement made last
night, believes it will double its third
loan total of $5640O0,0OO which was
far beyond it's quota of $45O,0OO, 900.
AT the end of the third campaign the
members Of the Rainbow Division be-
lieve1 they had attained their maxi
mum.
Loan officials YESTERDAY reiterated
their belief that the final statistics
would show larger number of sub
scribers had participated in this loan
than in any other. Unofficial reports
reaching the national headquarters at
Washington indicated that the total
number Of subscribers might go as high
as %, 10000
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
Yanks at Chatillon Hill
Fought Like Wild Men
Germans, Backed Against Homeland Defences, Died
at Their Gums as American Division, Including New
Workers, Drove Forward to Cut Tentacle Of Metz
By Wilbur Forrest

which give the enemy all the adVan-
tagc.
The Vcrdun struggle of 1916 thrilled
the world. Military critics agreed that
two things saved Verdun; first, the
valor of the French poilus; second,
powerful natural positions armorcd
ard fortified with every means French
military science could devise. Glance
to-day from the towerlike hill OF
Montfaucon at the sullen ridges Of
timbercd hills for miles, each appear
ing like a forbdding fortress; or look
on good map from the eastern fringe
Of the Argonne Forest across the
Meuse, and you will see the same char
acter of natural defences that saved
Vcrdun, only this time it is the enemy
that has fortified them with every thing
a his command and studded them with
mazes of wire and thousands OF ma
chine guns and cannon.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
Onrushing British
Within Four Miles
Of VaIenciennes
By Arthur S. Draper
Especial Cable to The 7'ri.ane,

Copyright. 1918. by Tho Tribune Association)
LONDON, Oct. 20.-Despite bad
weather, Haig resumed operations this
morning along the Sclle from Lie Ca
tcau to Saulzoir. The Germans held the
east bank of the river in force and
a fierce battle developed, but the Brit
ISL crossed the river at several points.
Almost paralleling the Scllc are the
Rivers Harpies, st. George and Ecail-
Ion. Before the attack began the
enemy held a line running due north
and south on the scene of today's
operation.
Valencienncs, an important railway
Continued on pa0e four
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
Note to Wilson to Pro-
pose Armist;ce To Be
Reached by Lead
ers in Field
Mixed Commission
Idea Is Abandoned
Washington Think S
Answer Will Be De-
signed to Force Fur
ther Negotiations

MADRID, Oct. 20.-The Spanish
government, according to the news
papers, has received an official COM
munication from the German gov
ernment, stating that the German
Admiralty has ordered submarines
tc return Immediately to their
bases.
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
w E A T Fl E r

Fair To-day and Tomorrow, Cooler
Tuesday; Strong Northwest Winds
Full Report on Page
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21
Part of Bismarck's Plan

Military occupancy, even after fruS-
sia had bought the Austrian CLAIM 10
Lauenburg, led to a speedy quarrel
which was referred to the Diet of the
German Federation by Austria. BIS
marck, having in mind his scheme Tor
the unifcation Of North Germany, pre-
ferred war to arbitration, as result
&C which Prussia obtained her footing
On the North Sea
The Kiel Canal, connecting the North
Sea and the Baltic, and the German
naval base at Helgoland, constituting
Germany's chief menace against Brit
ain. are both included in Schleswig-
Holstein's territory for administrative
purposes. The total land area IS 7,31o
square miles. 1t is famous for its
cattle. its horses, and is mostly good
farming country. There are few manu-
featuring industries, but the shipping
is important, the three chief ports
being Altona, Flensburg and Kicl.
Has Over Million Population
The population in. 1910 was 1,521 ,004,
With the Danish language still pre-
dominant in the north, despite Prus-
sia's efforts of half century to Ger
manizc the land.
The Danes. who have looked upon
schleswig- -Holstein much as the French
have upon Alsace Lorraine and the
Italians upon the Dalmatian provinces
and the Trentino, are reluctant, how
ever, to assume the guardianship of
the Kiel Canal, owing to its immense
strategic Importance, and according to
late advices from Copenhagen, would
greatly prefer to see it international
ized
New-York tribune., 1918-10-21

Continued or, page fue)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
: - Is Your Name in Santa Claus Big Book?
Eue? Here Are Few of the Payhngs He Will Have in His Pack

TOYS FOR A REAL BIG GIRL
Baby Dolls, made with bisque
heads, sleeping eyes. sewed
wigs; 81 ms. long, at $3.50.
Doll Houses. in bungalow style,
made of fiber board, containing
two rooms and attic, $3.50.
Cooking Sets. made of aluminium,
including six pieces, $1.25.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06

"IRREGULARS"-AT ABOUT
II LESS THAN REGULARS
Seconds Of our L.ackawanna
Twins high -grade suits-but the
imperfections are hardly notice
able. Natural gray. heavy weight.
with closed crotch. For boys 6 to
rs years. UPPER MAIN FLO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06

TOYS FOR A REAL BIG BOY
Radiopticon Machine - throws en-.
larged pictures on wall from post.
cards; prices $3.50 to 5000.
Steam Engines, either upright Or
horizontal types; some with steam
and water gauges; S5c to Se5.
Irish Mail Hand Cars with vood
frames, steel axles and rubber
tires; price $500.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
Women's Kid Gloves
SIPS, $3.50, SITS

AMERICAN-MADE GLOVES
'Perrin's" and TBacmo" Ameri-
can-made Kid Gloves-washable,
with pique and p. X. M. sewing,
in white, gray, mode, tan, brown,
butternut and pearl shades.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
TOYS FOR A VERY
LITTLE GIRL

LITTLE GIRL
Pattie Cake Dolls. made of light
material for the little tot: L.
inch, at $1.2S.
Teddy Bears. made of soft. woolly
plush. IL ins. long. at SIC.
Floor Chimes with metal wheels.
covered with bright colored che
mile, SOC.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
Women's Kid Gloves
$3.50 TO $3.25

PERKINS, IMPORTED GLOVES
Beauties-and so snug fitting,
are these Gloves. in black. white.
gray. tan. brown. navy and cham
payne. With self embroidery or
contrasting embroidery and welts
at popular prices.
THE RON MApcIft.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
That He Will Know Just What Put Your Stocking Christmas
TOYS FOR A VERY
LITTLE BOY

LITTLE BOY
Riddle kars for little boys TO ride.
made with three wheels. priced
at $1.7S.
Seven Nestled Blocks. with animal
letters and nursery rhymes on
them. price $1.75.
Shoofly-horses. ducks or roost-
ers. on wheels or rockers
prices $500 to $l.25.
rkSENff.s.-t
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
WOmen's Kid Gloves S1.65

A BOON TO THE GIFT SEEKER
Washable
and All white.
Also full line of sizes Gray Suede Gloves oneclasp
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
TOYS FOR A LITTLE
BIGGER BOY

Tinker Toys--with them you can
make bridges, windmils and other
things; price soc.
Drums--l3-in. size. made with gen
uine calfskin heads. price 1915.
Wood Bildo Blocks-Bridges. boats.
houses. furniture can be made
with them; prices SOC, S1.OO
and $500.
ION STREET or STAIRWAY FROM BARI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
Underwear and Cloves at Minimum Prices
WOmen's Union Suits $1.5O

EXTRA GOOD VALUE FOR THE MONEY
Womens White Cotton Union Suitswnter weight slightly eed
Dutch neck style, with elbow 81 SO and 49,
Extra large sizes, 40. 42, a. at sl65
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
TOYS FOR A LITTLE
BIGGER GIRL

BIttUEN NINE
Tintograph Sets, containing paper
dolls. doll houses and other things,
for S1.OO.
Horsman Dolls with composition
heads. stuffed bodies and dressed
in short clothes. price $3.50.
CelIuloid Tea Sets. containing four
cups and saucers with creamer
set at S3.75.
jNIoS STREET ENTRANCE FROM
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
New Silk
Umbrellas $500
Useful Gifts for
Rainy Winter Days

It will be a delight to go out IN
the rainy weather-if you give
her" one of these Silk Umbrellas.
They're so pretty, and keep out
the rain just fine. Made Of high
grade pure silk, in all the popular
colors, such as
Emerald Green, burgundy, Navy,
Niger, Rookie, Garnet, Cardinal
and Purple.
Umbrellas made with bal1nto
trimmed handles and silk cords with
eight steel ribs-and you'll not hest
tate to buy them at $500.
UPPER MAIN FLooR-THE BON MARcn
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Cirls' Wool
Union Suits $1.65
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
"a LESS THAN REGULARS
800 Girls part-wool Union Suits
to fit children 2 to 16 years
white only, good weight. Irregu-
lars Of our Lackawanna Twins.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-12-06
Phoenix Silk
Stockings 81 Pair
Sister Will Like a
Pair for Christmas

Many a thrifty gift-seeker will be
especially well pleased to know of
this good assortment of Silk Stock
ings at Sl.00 pair. Black. white.
brown. mouse. Havana brown. cloud
and gray. in sizes Sis to 10.
Silk Stockinss $1.15
Stockings, slightly imperfect in
the knitting, so are offered ut less
but they wear splendidly. Black.
white and some costume shades are
here for you.
UPPER MAIN FL.ooR-THE BON MARcHE
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14

in Washington city the wives of the
Congressman were challenged by the
members to touch off cannon down
at the battery. Several of them ac-
cepted the challenge, but when the
test came every one lost nerve and
failed to respond, except this brave
ALBANIAN, who stepped forward and
unflinchingly performed the task amid
the cheers of the admiring throng.
Now | am not exploiting these in
cidents because Of family pride or the
relationship which existed. The hero
inc of my little story was really no
blood relative of mine, but loved and
admired her as the wife of my uncle,
and superb type of Southern woman
hood. Sherman's hordes wrought ruin
and devastation to their property, and
the following year my uncle died, leav-
ing her amid the wreckage of those
dark days with three small sons to
rear and educate. With dantless
spirit she gathered remnant of her
household goods and with her father
less little boys returned to her former
home in Eutaw, Ala, where, by indom-
liable resolution, animated by the
same heroism that always character
lied her, she reared her boys to noble
manhood, two of them brilliant law
yers, and the third a prominent bus
mess man, all Of them honored and es-
teemed. She now rests with her faith
ers, and her sons are living monu-
ment to devoted mother love.
We are having some more snow to-
day, which is said by some of our
close observers to be the seventh
snowfall this winter. Some Of oul
neighbors are killing hogs this a. m
and having rough time on the out
side. The hog-killings these days lool
insignificant compared with those o1
| the ante-bellum period, when it was
| customary to see from 20 to 40 hog:
| hanging on the gallows.
Our young people enjoyed severa
| pleasant socials during the holidays
but the band has rapidly decimated
| the boys off to war, and the girls tx
their respective schools.
| Messrs. Tom Caddell and Rober
Hamer have accepted positions in thu
town of Maxton and Curtis Cook ha
employment in Savannah, Ga.
| Misses Beulah ard Dorothy Yorl
have been visiting relatives in Gibson
recently.
Mr.. Alex Stewart and family hav
located in the Fork with a warm vel
come from their numerous friends an
| relatives.
With very best wishes to The Rob
! esonian, it's staff, readers and CORES
pondents, for good and prosperou
New Year,
+! 1 remain the friend of all,
"AUNT BECKY
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
in SOCIAL CIRCLES
WOMAN'S s CLUB MEETS
Report on Condition at Jail and
County Home-sMubbery Or
dered for Cemetery-Club to
Federate With National Defense
Federation.
Reported for The Robesonian.

Reported for The Robesonian.
The January meeting of the Won.-
ans club was held at the Lumberton
National Bank building Jan. 8th, Mrs.
N. A. McLean,- the president, presid-
ing. The attendance was fairly good,
and the reports from the several com
mittees most satisfactory.
The jail and county home commit
tee reported these institutions visited
the home being found in good condi-
ton, beds and bedding having recent
ly been renewed, the inmates comfort
able ard apparently happy. The san
itary condition at the jail was less sat
lsfactory:: However, the building is
comfortably heated, and authorities
promised to improve the status there
Ihls committee also visited the
cour, house authorities, requesting
them to have the building and grounds
put IN order for Lee-Jackson day, Jan
18th, when Governor Beckett and the
Confederate veterans are to be the
guests Of the town. The officials glad
ly agreed to have this work done.
Miss Vivian Townsend, chairman o.
the Meadow Brook cemetery commit
tee, reported that in conference will
the city cemetery committee she learn
ed that trees and schrubbery had bee,
ordered, these to be delivered in cor
rect season for planting. Splendi,
work in the line of drainage, ETC., ha
also been done.
! On discussion of patriotic work il
war time, it was unanimously agree,
that the Woman's club federate wit
the National Defense federation, nov
being organized throughout the coun
try.
The club adjourned to meet on tn
second Wednesday in February TIL
president urges upon the membershi
regular attendance upon the month
ly meetings.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
GOOD YEAR FOR BUSINESS
Past Year More Favorable From
Standpoint of Business Than for
Several Years Past.

In Thursdays Robesonian reports
from the annual meetings of stock
holders of the three local banks and
the two banks of Fairmont showed
that business had been exceptionally
good with all these institutions during
the year just closed The following
from the report of President A. W.
Mclean of the National Bank of Lum-
berton, crowded out of Thursdays pa
per, shows marked progress in the
business of the bank:
"The past year has been a more IA
vorable one from the standpoint of
business, and especially along agri-
cultural lines, than for several years
past. While the yield of cotton has
been cut short by unfavorable wealth
er conditions, the prices of both cot
ton and cotton seed have been high
er than at any period since theshort Pc
riod following the close Of theCivl war.
The tobacco crop brought good prices
and the fair yield Of that crop helped
out considerably.
The volume Of business transact
ed through the bank has greatly in
creased. The aggregate amount of
checks\paid through the bank for the
previous year was $6,06O,269.O0, and
, VIC cSSICSdCS dIIOu1lC Ol CHECKS PAID
through the bank for the year just
closed was $500, showing an
increase in the volume of business
of over two and one-half million dol
lars.
'The total resources, including
stockholders liability, one year ago
was $754, 4,558.O0, while the total re-
sources at the end of the period COW
cred by this report was Sill ,533.OO.
"The total deposits on December
31st, 1916, were $685. ,285.OO, as COM
pared with $760,146.00 on December
31st, 1917.
"Your finance committee and exam
lining committee have carefully gone
over all the accounts, and they have
; also inaugurated the system of having
certified public accountants audit the
books of the bank. We are glad tx
say from our own examination anc
report of the auditors that we con
slider the assets of the bank in goot
condition, and the securities solven
and collectible."
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
Pc r s q N AL

Mr.. David F. Britt of Lumberton, R.
4, is in town today.
Mr.. H. Parnell Of Buie, r. 2, was a
Lumberton visitor Friday.
Mr.. w. E. Phillips Of Lumberton, R.
5, was a Lumberton visitor Saturday.
Mr.. John W. Smith of Lumberton,
R. 5, was a Lumberton visitor Thurs
day.
Mrs. J. E. Phillips went yesterday
to Badin where she will spend week
visiting.
Mr.. J. A. Small of R. 8 from Lum-
berton was among the callers at The
Robesonian office Friday.
Mr.. P. J. Wilson Of R. from Lum-
berten was among the callers at The
Robesonian office Saturday
Mr.. r. C. Lawrence left last evening
for Norfolk, Va, where he will spend
few days on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Seasons return
ed yesterday to their home at Badin
after spending some time here visiting
relatives.
Mr.. Walter Hodge and son, Master
Wallace, of R. 1 from Barnesville
were among the visitors in town
Thursday.
Miss Viola Jenkins is expected home
| today from Bennetteville, S. c., where
she has been visiting her grandmoth.
er, Mrs Harriet Watson.
Mr.. J. D. McRainey Of Parfton, R
| 1, and his son Mr.. A. T. McRainey Of
! Parkton are Lumberton visitors today
| Mr.. H. L. Stephens, one Of Robeson's
| selectmen at Camp Jackson, passed
through town last evening en- route te
camp after spending several days a
Fairmont visiting relatives.
! Lieuts. David H. Fuller and E
Knox Proctor, who are stationed a
/ Camp Jackson, S. c., spent yesterda!
/ here visiting home folks. They re
turned to Camp Jackson last night.
] Miss Rachel Oliver passed through
Z town last evening en- route to Kinston
i where she is a teacher in the hig]
= school, after spending the holiday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Oliver, at Marietta.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
Sunday School Institute

Mr.. j. z. Stone of Mt. Elm was
among the callers at The Robesonian
office Thursday afternoon. Mr.Stone
IS president Of the Mt. Elm Baptist
Sunday school institute and informed
The Robesonian that the quarterly
meeting of the institute would be held
at Smyrna church the first Sunday in
February. The meeting was to have
been held at Smyrna the 5th Sunday
IN December, but had to be postponed
on account of the weather. Schools
belonging to the institute are request
ed to send delegates and be on hand
with their choirs on the first Sunday
in February.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
rIeieIs Chaln.Jor,c
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

"In the course of a conversation
with Chamberlain Medicine Co.'S rep
resentauivc toGay, We had occas-ol, :.
discuss in a general way the merit
Of their different preparations: A
his suggestion I take pleasure IN eA
pressing my estimation OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. l have a famil.
of six children and have used this rem
edy in my home for years. l consid
er it the only cough remedy on tn
market, as l have tried nearly al
kinds. Earl C. Ross, Publisher Ham
ilton County Republican-News, Syria
cuse, Kan
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14

Notice of New Advertisements.
January clearance sale-Capitol Department
tore, Fayetteville N. c.
Best financial education for children-First
Jational Bank
Car economy-Lumberton Motor Car Co.
Inventory sale-R. D. Caldwell & Son.
Specials-L. H. Caldwell.
Report of condition of Bank of Bladenboro.
Today and tomorrow at Pastime theatre.
Special picture at Pastime January 10.
Watch lost-Leonard Peppers.
Peas wanted-Geo. H. Mckay, Maxton, N. C.
Reward for return of grey silk muffler-J.
A. Sharpe.
Mule strayed-J. T. Webb. st. Pauls, N. @.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
Mobilizing of Laborers Entrusted to
u. S. Employment Service.

Mobilizing Of 100000 1aborers for
agriculture, shipbuilding and war con-
tract work was entrusted Monday to
the U. S. employment service by the
Department of Labor.
Tremendous expansion Of the ser
vice is in progress in preparation for
recruiting men necessary to carry on
the economic forces in the war; So
luton of the labor shortage problem
by this means is confidently proposed
by the department and cooperating
labor organizations in answer thai
conscription of labor is necessary. Al
eay paynr reoff of 4oooeo . eopesssa mahan to be
building plants to aid in hurrying tt
completion the merchant marine pro
| gram.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
Slight Schedule Change on Sea-
board.

A slight change in the schedule of
two passenger trains between Will
mington and Hamlet went into effect
yesterday. No. IA, morning passen-
ger, Hamlet to Wilmington, due at
Lumberton formerly at 1910 a. M, is
due now at 9:46 a. M; No. 20, even
ing passenger, Hamlet to Whining
ton, due formerly at Lumberton at
2;A5 :. d., i; d. -lcT at o.16 y ~, {
change of just one minute in the lat
ter train.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14
Antioch Local Will Meet Friday

The Antioch local of the Farmers
union will meet Friday night of this
week. All members are urged to be
present. The secretary has some fer
tlllZef prices and there is other impor-
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14

SMALL FARM FOR SALE, CONTAINING
38 acres a part of which is under Oultiva-
ton and the balance can be easily cleared
Located about 1 mile from Fairmont, N. c.
Price $4,000. For any other information
write or see Mrs. Artemas Mclean, Sr.
Maxton, N. c.. R. F. D. No. 3.
The Robesonian., 1918-01-14

IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL STOCK
in any of the Lumberton cotton mills or
banks, address P. o. Box 386, Lumberton.
N. G.