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The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
British Freighter Sunk 125 Miles
East of New York.

Shelled and torpedoed by a big
German submarine just at sunrise
Wednesday, the British freighter Dio-
med was sunk with the loss of two Of
Ter crew and wounding Of many 9th
ers, 1875 miles east Of New York,
states dispatch from that city. Of
the 104 survivors, including num-
Ter of Chinese seamen, rescued and
brought to New York by another
steamship, many had been cut by
shrapnel, and scalded by steam when
torpedo crashed through the boiler
room.
Though attacked without warning
the Diomed's gun crew answered the
German shot for shot: Later a Ger
man shell injured the steamers steer
ing gear: The raiders commander
.hen supplanted gunfire with tor
pedo. As the projectile tore amidship
through the Diomed seaman was
killed. Others were caught in flood
Of steam as the boilers burst, and one
died aboard life boat.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
!. CASUALTY LISTS
{;

!, Among casualties reported by the
commanding general Of the American
expeditionary forces since the last is
sue of The Robesonian are the follow
ing:.
I Reported Thursday:
Killed in action-Private Eugene B
Gallon, Benson, N. c.
zDied of Disease-Private Free
Wsilsen; Fairmont, N. c.
= Wounded severely-Sergt.- .Carie'
Martin, Asheville, N. c.
Missing in action-Wm. H. Oates
Hendersonville, N. G..
=" Reported Friday:
Died of disease-Private Jas. c
Brown, Kannapolis, NJ c.; Johl
Evans, New Bern, N. c.; Henry Griei
/. Charlotte.
Wounded severely-Sergt. Choyin
r. Profit. Jr., Manning, S. C.
Missing in action-Lieut. Paul Il
Montague, Winston-Salem, N. c. "a
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26

Lieut.. Earl A. Thompson arrived
yesterday from Camp Johnston, Jack
sonville, Fla, where he had been sta
toned for some time. He will spend
5 days here visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. ]. A. Thompson, after which
he will go to Battle Creek, Mich. Mr..
Thompson was recently commissioned
second lieutenant
Mrs. III. A. Geddie was able to
return home yesterday from Fayette-
vile, where she had been in hospit-
al several weeks. Her condition is
greatly improved.
Mr.. ]. H. Floyd has been i'll at
his home, Water street, since Thurs
dav.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
Three American Ships Sunk in
War Zone-18 Men Missing.

Sinking of American vessels in
foreign waters by German submarines
was announced Friday by the Navy
Department. The steamship Lake
Edon, an army chartered cargo trans
port, was sunk on August 21, the Z. s.
S. Westbridge on August 16, and the
u. S. S. Cubore on August Is. FIT
teen of the crew of the Lake Edon are
missing, 80 having been accounted fo =
Three men were reported lost in the
sinking of the Westbridge. The West.
bridge and Cubore were homeward
bound when sunk.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
"ovER THE TOP"
Lumberton Quota for Jewish Relief
Almost Doubled.
To the Editor Of The Robesonian:

To the Editor of The Robesonian:
Although the returns from the
Jewish relief drive are not quite all
in, we are glad to report that Lum-
berton has already gone ."over the
top" and the total receipts at this
writing amount to $1,891. .49.
A full report will be given later;
but we wish to especially mention
church, $32.15, and Tolarsville Sunday
school, c$26.25, and extend to them
our sincere thanks in behalf Of the
sufferers for whom this fund was SO
generously donated.
We also are very grateful for the
noble work Of the Red Cross ladies,
and others who have given their time
and efforts in soliciting funds for the
Jewish war sufferers.
A. WEINSTEIN, Treas.
Lumberton, N. c., August "a, 1918
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL.

"Everything is going we'll. We have
begun our action and we shall con-
tinue"- Marshal Foch to war corre-
spondents Friday. When asked con-
cerning prospects for the future the
marshal said: Realities are far bet
ter than any sort of promise. It IS
useless to make promises that may
give rise to exaggered hopes. Moth
ing but realities count" Which IS,
you will observe, quite different from
the method Of the Potsdam gang of
bandits and cutthroats, who always
brag about what they are going to do.
Butcher Hindenburg was going to
dine in Paris April 1st, sure, but his
hest prospects for getting there now
seem to be with a rope around his
neck.
One correspondent having referred
to the French soldiers, the marshal
said:
"You may say anything you like
about them. Whatever you say will
never be too much They are going
on without respite, without relief and
without rest. We can ask anything OF
them, they are always ready to go on
You may tell the American people
that their soldiers are admirable
Marshall Foch said to the correspond
ent of the Associated Press. "They
ask nothing better than to go to theil
death. They can be reproached only
with rushing ahead too fast-it i:
necessary to hold them back"
Other French generals have sale
the same thing about American sol
diers. There could be no higher
praise.
| Referring to the British troops
Marshal Foch turned to the map
pointed out the recent gains Of Flick
Marshal Haig's men, and said:
/ "You see they are fighting wei
just now in this burning heat. Thei,
ardor is unfailing. They ask moth
ing better than tc march ahead a.
you may see from those black marks
on the map which show where the,
are today"
| It's unanimous. They are all Civ
ing good account of themselves ant
their united efforts spell the doom O.
the Potsdam gang.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
Kind of Cooperation and
Brand of Americanism That
Is Appreciated.

Raleigh, N. c., Aug. Is, 1918.
Lumberton Cotton Mills,
Lumberton, N. C.
Gentlemen:
We are much gratified at recent
report from M. w. Nash, Food sAd-
ministration Inspector for your dis
tFict, which contains the following
statement:
"In the store of the Lumberton
Cotton Mills I found the best oner-
ated store, most moderate prices
of any mercantile establishment I
have inspected. Mr.. E. L. Hamil-
ton has been very active in coop
Grating with the County Food Ad-
ministrator."
We are writing this letter SIM
ply to let you know that we appre-
ciate this kind Of cooperation and
your brand Of Americanism.
Very truly yours
HENRY A. PAGE,
Federal Food Administrator.
BY John Paul Lucas,
Executive Secretary.
+. S.-f you care to use this in
your local paper, we have no objec-
tion.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
Lecturing Local Masons.

DR.. w. C. Wicker of Elon College,
one of the grand lecturers of the
Grand Lodge of North Carolina ar
rived yesterday to fill a two-weeks'
engagement lecturing the local Ma
sonic Lodge.
He will be in the LODGE room daily
from 9 to II, to and $3.50 to 1890.
All masons in good standing and all
candidates for the different degrees
are invited to attend.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
WHAT WILL THE ANSWER BET

WHAT WILL THE ANSWER BE7
Robson county's record is at stake
this week. Beginning today and con-
tinuing through Saturday, August
31st, the people Of the county again
will be given an opportunity to say
to the Government whether or not
they can be counted on to help win
the war through the purchase of War
Savings stamps.
Something's people ask if the heather
will be saved whether or not they
give anything to carry the gospel to
them. The important question is,
whether or not you yourself will be
saved if you neglect the opportunity
to help. And so in this War Savings
drive the important question is not
whether or not the war will be won
If you do not do your part, but will
You not, if you neglect this opportuni-
ty of helping. lose your own soul and
your own self-respect?
Might as we'll face the matter fairly
and squarely. The Government is
asking this service of us. The Gov
eminent says it is necessary. And
every one who can buy War Savings
stamps and does not is as much a
slacker and traitor to his country's
call as the soldier who refuses to
obey his superior officers command
and deserts in the face of the enemy
You can't make anything else out of it
As result of the first War Savings
drive this county pledged only At pc,
cent Of its quota, which is 81 ,059 ,28O
The task this week is to raise the 5s
per cent of this amount that remains
unpledged.-
Can we do it? Most assuredly W.
can, and The Robesonian believes tina
it will be raised. The people Of Robe
son are not slackers; they are not thu
sort Of people to fall down on theil
allotment and leave it for the peopl,
OF other counties to raise. TIL,
amount we are asked to raise is al
average of $40 for every individual il
the county. 1t really does not amour
to that much, for the county's quot.
was figured on the basis of the censu
taken eight years ago, and the popu
lation of the county is larger nov
than it was then. The amount ca
easily be raised if every one Wi
pledge as much as he or she is abb
to purchase.
1t is big task-yes, and tha
makes it all the more worth doine
Licking the German army is bi
task, but American soldiers are no
throwing up their hands and quittin
on that account. This is a part G
the bigger task Of licking the Germa
army, a very necessary part, and W
should go to it with the same de el
mination tha tthe soldiers on tie III
ing line go into battle, never enter
tanning any idea of doing anythin
hut putting it across.
Nothing should come before th
call of the Government. Some peop
who have been called upon to wo1
have pleaded that they have urgel
business to attend to on the days the
are asked to work. But this must
done by people who have urgent bC
1ness to attend to or it will not
done at all. Anyone who has n,
some urgent business to attend to no
is not apt to be worth much as
worker in this drive. 1t is a man-sizt
job and determined men and. .wome
will have to put it acros It will call f,
time, service, and, it may be, son
sacrifices. but We will he NOR l
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
Liberal Response for Jewish Re-
lief.

Lumberton and vicinity and other
towns in Robson responded literally
last week in contributions to relieve
suffering Jews in war zones IN Europe.
Contributions secured in Lunberton
and vicinity amounted to $1,912.12,
nearly double the towns allotment Of
81 900. Fairmont was asked for $3.50
and contributed $3.50. Red Springs
was asked for $3.50 and contributed
$500. No doubt other towns in the
county also responded likewise: -.
A communication received this
morning from the committee that had
making proper acknowledgement Of
the splendid work done by those who
solicited, must be held over, on &C
count of a rush of other matter, for
Thursdays Robesonian.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26

Two women murdered in Robson
in less than a week, the fatal shot
being fired in each instance, according
to the best information obtainable.
by woman, and jealousy the 'carse.
Negroes the first time, Indians the
second. That is an awful record for
one week.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
Has Spent 13 Months Hunting
Submarines.

Mr.. Oscar Rhodes, chief yoeman on
a destroyer of the u. S. navy, is
spending a months furlough at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. w. Rhodes, of R. from Fairmo1t.
Mr. Rhodes was Lumberton visitor
Thursday. He has been in the navy
3 years and s months, having spent 13
months in the submarine zone in for
eign waters. Mr. Rhodes says it is
great sport to fight the subs and
that he likes navy life fine.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26

Gilbert, 14-months-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Falk, had his collar
bone broken Saturday when he fell
on the porch at the Falk home in the
eastern part Of town.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
Recorders Court.

The following cases have been dis
posed Of by Assistant Recorder E. M.
Johnson:
Okey Smith, jumping board bill;
judgment suspended upon payment Of
cost.
Ella Barnes, colored, slapping child
of Ora Holmes; judgment suspended
upon payment of cost.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-26
Not Physically Qualified for Mil
itary Service.

Messrs. Forest Y. Stone and Beasley
Britt of the Mt Elm section returned
home Friday from Camp Wadsworth,
Spartanburg, S. c., having been found
physically unfit for military duty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02

Mrs. Melvin Smith 81 Baltimore !
spending some time IA Laurel, CUES
u her parents, Mr.. and Mr.. Alber
Lowe
Walter Kitchens, Herman Hill, Howar
Adams, David Burns, Raymond Morn
and Albert Montgomery ~ Camp ~
have been visiting friends and ge4ahyc
in and around Laurel.
Miss Alice Adams, who had bcci
spending some time IN Laurel, "a guest y
MIR. and Mrs G.. Wales Hastings, ha,
returned To her home ia Wilmington.
Zion Windsor, r. Carlton DYKES, WI
liam II. Short and IIermls GAZETTE wcr
the only Laurel boys called in the is.
draft
Miss MOlhe lfcarn u Dclmar, Aiia
Lillian Pussy and Miss Nellie Pussy ~
Princess Anne, Md Misc LDuisc Boupr
~ East New Market, Nd, aud tie.
Pearl Rhodes 81 Townsend have beer
visiting fricnds and relatives 10 Laurel.
Captain Roland + Q'nIlcn u Ncw
York City 81 .pending a few days a
Laurel Wlth BIZ family.
Colonel and Mira William J. Rccprdr
who spent ihc winter at Miami Florida
have returned ~ Laurel and are Dccupy.u,
their residence on Central avenue
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02

Temperance Union New Castle branch,
will meet at the home of Mrs Sarah
Atkinson, at 2o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Shad are becoming more plentiful.
Yesterday one boat containing Robert
Iamison and Lesley Worts secured 81 fine
fish that were disposed of at 30 cents n
pound for rocs and rs cents for the mllts,
and were in demand. The men look Tor
ward To n profitable season.
Greta Roy, aged Ii years and months,
of North Second street, who had been I'LL
for some months, died yesterday. The
funeral will take place at 3 O'Clock to-
MORROW afternoon with the services in the
Mt. Salem NJ t. Church, Fourth street
near Chestnut, and intcrment in the
churchyard
William Watson, youth, fell near his
home yesterday and sustained cash ON
his left cheek that was closed by three
stitches, by DIR. Dodd
The dance in the Opera House last
evening, under the auspices of the mem
bers of the High School, for funds tor the
Washington trip next year, was Sue
cessful affair and the attendance large.
DR.. Lewis Booker is confined to hls bed
with a severe attack of grip.
Frank Doud, who came to tins city
when the plant of the New Castle Con
struction Co. was established here, about
three years ago, and was the chief of the
guards at the plant, was very Ill last even
ing and his brother, in Philadelphia was
notified The sick man has many friends
here.
Thomas Tobin, a son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George T. Tobin, Jr., was operated upon
yesterday by DIR. Wharton of Philadel-
phia. at the home of the parents on North
Fifth street, for a swelling of the glands
of the throat.
4 number of persons of this city, yester-
day, went to Wilmington and others to
Newark to accompany the soldier boys
on the stort for Camp Dix.
James b. Hancc, Jr, was an over
Sunday visitor in Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
CHESTERTOWN. MD.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Ct.....io MI mil A,f III Z

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Chestertown, Md, April 2.Notwith-
standing the fact that all the citizens of
the town set their clocks up one hour,
Sunday morning a great many people
oversight themselves and were late for
church.
Rural Carrier Charles T.. Hadaway was
instrumental in saving the home OF n
coIorcd resident Of Morgnec from de-
struction by fire, on Saturday afternoon
Noticing the roof of the dwelling on fire,
he Jumped out of his automobile, and
grabbing an axe, ran TO the roof and cut
away the burning wood. while someone
handed him bucket Of water The flames
were extinguishcd without serious damage
to the property.
Miss Dorothy Medders and friends,
Misses Ruth Esther McCallum and
Florence T.. Wyant OF Wellesley College,
Massachusetts, are spending the Easter
holidays with Miss Mcdders parents Mr..
and Mrs. William Meddcrs, in Still Pond.
Sergeant Elmer Sterling of Camp Meade
spent the weekend here with his brother,
DR. Alonzo Sterling
Franklin Maddox and family of Snow
Hill are guests Of Miss Fannie HURT, in
Millington.
missions from the United States govern
mcnt from this county are Norman :.
Crouch, son of MIR and Mrs. James W.
Crouch, and Allan b. Harris, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Allan A. Harris, both of this
town They had been in training at Rich
field, Waco, Texas for the past six months
Marion Malcolm, who recently sold his
| farm to the Federal government for a
part of the proving grounds in Hartford
county, and purchased the Fisher property
, of 500 acres in Morgnec this county, has
secured permission from the government
to move his buildings from the Hartford
county property, which feat Mr.. Malcolm
proposes to undertake next week.
Richard Groves has sold his store
property and the Stops property, in Lark
ford, to james ID. Gale, at private sale,
The Fred II. Cornelius property, in
| Lynch. has been sold by the Theodore
! Jewell agency TO j. l.. Moran Of New
Hampshire. for s. 200
/ Miss Ethel Usilton o. Philadelphia is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B. Satter-
! field
! Town Officer Samuel Cooper has been
made deputy sheriff by appointment
! from Sheriff George " Carter
, West Morril, one Of the fastest trottcrs
! in this county in his day, died on the farm
| Of his owner, George W Rash, near
! Norton, last week, aged D years
Miss Alice lIynson spent the weekend
in Wilmington
Cyrus Howard has secured good po-
i Sition in Delaware City. and left last
, week to work for the government there
] Miss Mabel Bennett Clcaver Of Ken
ncdyville and Arthur Groves Of near
! town were married at Christ NJ. II, par.
! sonagc in kenncdyviilc, last Thursday
! evening They viii reside on the Wilmer
I farm, III Morguec
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
DELAWARE CITY.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Delaware City, April q Miss Martha
Price has closed her private school for the
remainder of the term
Mrs. Salhe Cleavcr is quite i'll NJ her
home on Washington street
Lieutenant Harris Samonlsky Of Camp
Lee. Petersburg Va, is spending "A few
days here with his parents.
There will be special meeting Of the
fire company in Fire Engine Hall tonight.
Frank Davidson, who had been at his
home sick for few days, returned 10 his
work in Philadelphia today.
Miss Sallie Muligan Of Philadelphia
spent the Easter holidays here with her
sister, Mrs. Frank Ryan.
Mrs. William b. Jester is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Fred Clark, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. + Schroeder OF Virginia is visiting
relatives I'm town.
The patriotic meeting ON Thursday
night will be held in Bruner Hall, instead
of Fire Engine Hall
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
NEWS OF THE DAY
AT new CASTLE
Boy Scouts and Other Agencies
Aiding in Liberty Bond and
War Stamp Campaign.
Stan Correspondence of Every Evening

Stan Correspondence of Every Evening
New Castle, April THE members Of
the Boy Scouts Troop No. are keeping
up the interest in the sale of war and thrift
stamps and the sum total now reported
Is 223.25, with James Wilson in the lead
Prizes are to he awarded for the best
sale of Liberty Bonds by the members
OF the Boy Scouts of sales made between
April 20 and 80, also for girls of the city.
On the badges will be inscribed the words
Il am champion Liberty Bond Seller
of New Castle" These prizes are offered
by Selden ;. Deemer.
Permission has been secured from James
McCallster and Samuel b. Miller of
State Road To make use of the chapel at
that place for a meeting tomorrow after
noon at 3 O'Clock, in the interest of the
womans section of the Liberty Loan of
New Castle hundred, under the direc-
ton OF Mrs. j. Ernest Phillips, one OF
the subcommittee chairmen, and thus
get together the women of that district.
1t is hoped to have large crowd attend
the meeting.
On Friday afternoon at the seSsion of
the class In literature conducted by
Prof. Henry Handy Hay, the session will
close for the season. The sessions have
been instructive, interesting and pleas
ing and several persons regret that the
classes arc not continued.
At the Century Club tomorrow even
ing at s O'Clock the speaker before the
members of the third Liberty Loan in
which the women of the county are in
terested, will be Ezekiel Cooper, who re-
sides near Hare's Corner. He will place
plainly before the people the work that is
10 be done TO carry forward the plans
that must make for a success of the
sales of the bonds.
Among the weekend visitors at the
homo Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Haytcr
at 200 Harmony street, on Saturday and
Sunday, were: Mrs. Kate Clark, Miss
Alice Clark. Miss Sarah Churchman.
Miss Dorothy Churchman, Mrs Annie
Walworth. MIR and Mrs. William Astle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Williamson. Mrs.
VI. Roser and children. Fritz Disharoon
and Mr.. and Mrs. Bisscl Fithian Of
Newark
Fourteen members of Troop No |,
Boy Scouts OF America, spent the greater
part OF yesterday in the country on n hike
and lunched in the woods near Chris
tiana. The boys had all kinds of provi-
SONS and kindled fires, where they cooked
their food and had a pleasing time
The members of the Woman : Christian
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
DIED SUDDENLY.
Special Correspondence of Every Evening

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Georgetown, April 2. Mrs Clara May
Tyndnl wife Of Samuel w Tyndall,
local liveryman, died suddenly,
Sunday at noon, at her home,
corner King and Cedar streets, OF
acute indigestion, at the age Of IL years
and 10 months She was III only about 20
minutes, and before Or Joseph Il. NAPLES,
SIR, could reach the house to render medi-
cal aid she expired
Coroner Frank Parsons Of near Mills
boro, held M. inquest and the Jury rem
dcred verdict in accord with the facts.
Deceased was a daughter Of James ID.
Morris and is sister of William Morris
of Wilmington. Burial will be made IN
Union cemetery this afternoon
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
HAS SEEN SUBMARINES.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel, April 2 William Wingate
formerly Of the bnttleehip Utah, il visit
ing friends and relatives IN Laurel MIR
Wlngafe Is now chief gunner mate on q
transatlantic liner and has made Dine
trlps across
He reports having seen several sub
marines but has not been able 10 destroy
any
Mr.. and Mr. Scwell =. Moore, ri
Philadelphia, have boon visiting Mir
Moorc's parents, MIR ana Mr- w Watson
Moore
Mrs Mablc Elliott Of Wilmington who
was visiting her parents Nir and Mrs
Thomas Arnctt, has returned ~ her
home She was called 80 Laurel by the
serious illness 81 her father
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
TRACTOR DEMONSTRATION.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Dover, April 2.-The committee on the
Tractor demonstration to he held by the
Kent County Farm Bureau has set the
date of the demonstration for April tt.
l. and Is The place selected is Il 35-acre
field on the farm tenanted 10y Joshua
Bishop, one-half mile west Of Dover, on the
Ha2lcttville Road
NJ Q. Pence, chairman of the com
mttce, has had the promise of eight, with
possibly two more, tractors of different
com panlcS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
ENGAGEMENT AMMO UNCED.

Special Correspondence. of Every Evening
Georgetown, April AT an evening
party given by Miss Roberta A. Day, at
her home on Pine street, Saturday night,
the engagement of Miss Olive NJ Roach
OF this town, daughter of Mrs. Louisa q.
Roach, to J. Roland Buell., son OF Mr.. and
Mrs George : Buell. of Greenwood, was
announced
Mr.. Buell. until Thursday of last week
was deputy prothonotary OF Sussex county
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02
GOT FINE PRESENT.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, April John w Ioston.
salesman in the boot and\shoc store Of
William j. Benson of this town, who was
among the Kent county rcglstrants who
left yesterday for Camp Dix. was present
cd with handsome wrist watch by his
employer w. j. Benson, just prior to his
departure
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-02

Special Correspondence OF Ev>ry Ereninz
Milford, April 1T. A. Ruddell 81
Milford loft here on Friday last for New
York City, enroute to France, where he
has enrolled in the Y. NJ g. A. work with
the American troops in that country.
lie expects 10 bc gone about a year
Mrs. Ruddell and their two small
children accompanied him as far az
Newark, n. j.