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Evening star., 1918-08-06

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COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK, August 6.-Better
prospects for rain in Texas led to con-
siderable selling in the cotton market
at the opening today. First prices were
2 points lower to Z points higher. but
the market quickly weakened. with Oc-
tober selling off to PITT and January to
27.30 after the call, or 10 to 20 points
lower.
Futures opened steady: October, 2s 10
to 27sS; December 27.45 to 27.5s; Janu-
ary, 27.45; March, 27.43.
There was good buying for foreign
account on the early decline. Liver
pool advanced the full 100 points per-
mitted for any one day there and sent
buying orders here, while there was
also buying for continental account.
This stimulated covering by early
sellers for q reaction, and the advance
became more rapid around midday,
with both October and December con-
tracts making new high ground for
the movement October sold at 28.76
and January at 2s.25. making net ad-
vances Of 79 to IS points, and gains or
about 95 to 100 points from the early
low level. Brokers with Wall street
connections were heavy buyers on the
late forenoon advance and supposed
to be covering contracts sold before
the publication of the government re-
port last week.
NEW ORLEANS. August GA reac-
tionary tendency was displayed by cot
ton in the early trading today, prices
losing Is to 26 points from yesterdays
close in the first half hour Of business.
The market felt a resumption Of the
selling out movement among longs, but
the tone was steadied by storm warn
ing for the Louisiana coast.
Futures opened steady: opening bid:
January, 26. So; March, 1855; May, 26. 81 /;
October. $3.50; December. 1854.
The storm warnings for the gulf
coast resulted in a general buying
movement and a strong rise. The
market quickly recovered it's initial
decline, and toward noon. stood ITO
to 1873 points above the level of yes
terday's close.
LIVE STOCK MARKETS.
United States bureau of markets
report of live stock and meat trade
conditions here today:
Beef-Fresh. receipts moderate.
market fairly steady. demand fair:
steers, receipts moderate, market
steady, demand fair; cows, receipts
moderate, market slow, prices un-
changed. demand light; bulls, none on
the market.
Veal-Receipts increasing, supply
liberal. market fairly steady, demand
a little better.
Pork-Receipts moderate, market
strong, demand fair.
Lamb-Receipts heavy, market un-
changed, demand fair.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Grain, Produce,
Cotton Markets.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

CHICAGO. August 6.-New advances
in the corn market resulted from the
heat wave, but were not maintained.
The buying lacked volume and was
apparently held in check by the ex-
treme character of yesterdays upturn.
Moreover. many strong commission
houses had switched to the selling
side. Opening prices. which ranged
from khe same as yesterdays finish
to IL higher, with September and
october both 1.62 to 1.6l. were fol-
lowed by a material setback all
Oats were governed by the action
of corn. Liberal receipts. tended to
handicap the bulls. After opening y
to :s higher. with September 69 to
6ah. the market underwent a decided
sag.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Received BY Private Wire Direct to The Star Once.

| Adv Rumley..
| Alaska Gold...
| Alaska Juneau.
| Allis-ChalmrS.. .
| American Can. .
! Am Car & Fdy.
| Am Cotton OIL. .
| Am Hide & Lea.
| Am II & Lpr...
| American Ice. .
Am 1nternatl. =.
| Amer Linseed..
| Am Locomotive
| Am Smelt & Ref.
| Am SIN & Ref pr
Am Steel Fdry.
| Amer Sugar..
| Am Sumatra.
lam Tel & Teleg.
| Amer Woolen.
Am Woolen pr.
Am Writg. Pa pr.
Am Zinc & Id.
| Anaconda.
A & G & W Ind =.
Baldwin Loco.
Balto& Ohio....
Beth st Class B.
Beth Stel so pr. .
| Brookin Rap Tt.
| Brunswick Ter.
i Burns Brothers
| California Pack
| Cal Petroleum.
| Canadian Pac.
Central Leather.
| cere de Pasco. .
Chandler Motor
Chi Mil & StP.
Chi Mil & StP pr.
Chi Great Wn pr
CRI&Pac 7% pr. .
Chile Copper.
Chino Copper.
Col Fuel & Iron. .
Columbia Gas.
Con Gas of NY.
Corn Products.
Corn Prod pr.
Crucible Steel.
Cuban Cane Sug
Den & Rio CIR pr.
Distillers'Secu.
Dome Mining.
Erie Railroad.
Fisher Body.
Castor W g. W.
General Cigars.
General Elec.
General Motors. .
Gen Motors pr.
| Goodrich (B F.
| Cranky Con NJ. .
| Grt Northern pr.
| Grit Northn Orc
| Greene-Cananea
Gulf States Stl.
Haskell & Bark
! Inspiration Cop
Evening star., 1918-08-06
FRESH VEGETABLES
TOO HIGH, CHARGE

Complaints were received at the
District food administration today
and yesterday charging retail food
merchants with profiteering in fresh
vegetables, especially sugar corn.
These are the first complaints Of this
nature received by the administra-
ton since starting the daily market
guide last Saturday.
One merchant us accused of selling
sugar corn at a price Is cents in ex-
cess of the maximum fair price al
lowed for the best grade of this COM
modify. The various charges are be-
ing Investigated today. and II the
facts are substantiated the mer-
chants will be hailed Immediately be-
fore the administration to show cause
why they should not be punished to
the fullest extent.
Sugar Corn Is Cents Up.
One housekeeper in making a pro-
test against prices in Washington
"IOtc lhdt Suc Was Choi 6ou ~ SS'sS
a dozen for sugar corn which was
not the best grade. This purchase
was made last Saturday. and the best
grade Of corn was quoted on that day
at As to SIS cents q dozen, and &C
cording to the market guide this
grade only cost the retailer 35 to
40 cents dozen. The corn sold to
this protestant at 10 cents a dozen
was of medium grade and was
quoted at 43 to AZ cents a dozen and
only cost the retailer IS to 80 cents
a dozen.
The local administrator has re-
peatedly said that the food prices
shall not be above the fair prices set
down by his Office and it was strong
ly indicated today that merchants
who are willfully violating the fair
prices will be shown no mercy.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
LIVE STOCK MARKETS,
NEW DRAFT BILL
UP IN COMMITTEE

Continued from First Page.)
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Records for Twenty-Four Hours
Condition Of the Water.

Temperature and condition of water
at am: Great Falls-Temperature
81: condition, %. Dalecarlia reser-
voir-Temperature, 81: condition at
south connection, 10. Georgetown dis
tributing reservoir-Temperature. 81:
condition at inf1uent gatehouse. IS;
condition at effiuent gatehouse, IS.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Germany Slipping" in East Russi,
Seeks Temporary Union.'

AMSTERDAM, August 5.-Govern-
ment circles in Moscow are agitating
for a temporary union" with Ger
many, according to a letter from that
city, dated July Is, which is printed in
the Frankfort Gazette. The letter
reads:
"It is comprehensive that, under the
stress of the foreign situation, a
movement should be manifesting it
self on the part of the soviet govern
ment toward a certain temporary
union with Germany, as power which
must protect its rear lines in a fight
against the menace of the Czecho-
Slovaks"
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Date of judgment.

The judgment was entered July .,
the court is told, and it was not until
Samlsbury resolution, filed a motion
to yacate the judgment. August l
Judge Strasburger set aside the YER
dict over the protest of the landlord.
basing his order of annulment. 1t Is
stated, on the ground that the pam
tin was not in actual possession OF
a deed to the property, but had only
a contract of purchase. which was not
closed until July 5.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Money to Loan

Secured by First Deed Of Trust Real Estate.
Prevailing interest and commission.
Joseph I. Weller, ga F St. NV.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Russ and Firms Confer.

AMSTERDAM, August 5.-Delega-
tions from the governments of Russia
and Finland have opened conferences
in Berlin for the conclusion of q
peace treaty between Russia and
Finland, according to advices receiv-
ed here. DR.. William Won Stumm,
German under secretary for foreign
affairs. stated that the German gov
ernment would have representatives
in attendance at all sessions Of the
conferences. Gin order to assist the
delegates in reaching an agreement
that would be mutually satisfactory"
NJ. Enickell. head of the Finnish
delegation. in reply, added: "The in
terest which Germany has taken in
the fate and the future of Finland fs
calculated greatly to strengthen the
profound symptthy which the people
/ of Finland cherish for the mighty
German empire. I beg your excel
lency to express our respectful grati-
tud to the German emperor, and to
assure him that we are doing every
thing possible to perform success
fully the important task before US"
NJ. Worowsky, chairman Of the
Russian delegation. said: The fact
that the Finnish senate had to re-
quest the German government to In
tervene proves that the situation in
Finland could no longer be kept
apart from the world war. It is only
natural that Finland should turn to
her German ally for assistance in
composing Finland's political affairs.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
DC. SUPREME COURT
ASKED TO REVIEW CASE
Objection to Decision Rendered by
Municipal Judge in Landlord and
Tenant Proceedings.

The District Supreme Court was
asked today to issue a writ of GER
tiorari to Judge Milton Strasburger OF
the Municipal Court and Blanche Men,
clerk of that tribunal. to send up the
record for review in a landlord and
tenant case brought by Blanche w.
johnson against Frank I. Drexei- The
plaintiff, Blanche W. johnson, says
that Judge Strasburger set aside
Judgment for possession of premises
1243 Kenyon street after the time Tor
a new trial and for an appeal had ex-
pired.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Up-River Waters.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPERS FERRY, W. Va. August
e-The Shenandoah river was muddy
and the Potomac a little milky this
morning.
Evening star., 1918-08-06
Harvester Surrender Helps Stock.

Some large financial operations
will be put through in New York in
the near future, chiefest of which
will be the reorganized plan for as
sisting the public utilities of the
country. Corporate financing, the In
terborough demands and the Chinese
loan will all probably have to be out
OF the way before the liberty loan
campaign September 2S.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29
GLENNWOOD GLEANINGS.
Church Social and Personal Items.
Correspondence Of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Lumberton, R. 6, Aug. 26.-Rev. R.
A. Bruton filled his regular appoint
ment at Moss Neck Sunday, preaching
an able sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Culbreth of
Wakulla, Fla, who spent the past
ten days with relatives in this COM
munity, left Sunday afternoon Tor
Blenheim, S. c., where they will spend
a few days with relatives before re-
turning to their home:
Miss Stella McNeil spent a few
days last week with home folks.
Mrs. John T. Culbreth and Mrs. n
C. Stubbs spent the past, two weeks
at Jackson Springs. They had as then
quests Misses Clara Stubbs of Clio
s. c.. Inez Lewis, Annie. Theo and
Lucy Culbreth. All reported a pleas
Mrs. Martha Lewis spent few
days near Fairmont last week WIZ
her sister Mrs. Griffin who IS yer!
sick. .;,
Misses Ruth Campbell and Annie
Lee Traywick returned to their nom
Sunday afternoon. They were &C
companied home by their cousin Mis-
L
Lucy Culbreth.
Miss Pattie Bracey entertained
large number Of her friends ias'
Wednesday night from 8 to IL o,ciocf
Ice cream and cake were served.
| Messrs. N. C. Stubs and N: X: Cul
breth are rushing new cars, the torn
or Ford and the latter a Chevrole
Mr.. Bundy McNeill returned oatul
B day from New York. where ne sreI M
' few days with his brother MI va
!, ton, who was preparing to sail
Messrs. Roy Lewis and Tom Gu
breth spent last Sunday at Jackso
:; Springs. po,+;n,or
> Md, is spending his vacation wiz
relatives and friends in this comm'
Mr.. CASTOR Bruton of Lumbert<
>. spent last. week in this community
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1918.
BUSINESS BUILDERS

THREE FORD CARS FOR SALE. ONE NEW
and two second hand. One touring and one
roadster. Britt & Seaman, st. Pauls, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29
PERSONALS

Mr.. r. A. Pittman of Fairmont was
a Lumberton@ visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. D. r. Huggins of R. 1 from
Barnesville is a Lumberton visitor
today
Mr.. G. w. J. Currie of Lumberton,
R. Z. was among the visitors in town
Wednesday.
Miss lola Ivey returned Tuesday
evening from Wilmington, where she
spent some time.
Mr.. E., c., Graham of R. z from
Lumberton was among the visitors in
town yesterday.
Messrs. C. H. Howard and L. T.
Britt of st. Pauls were among the
visitors in town yesterday.
Mrs. F. ]. Barnes and daughters,
Misses Ruth and Gladys, went yester-
day to Wrightsville Beach.
Miss Dorothy Miller of Chicago. ILL.,,
is spending some time here and at
Fairmonti visiting relatives.
Messrs.: A. H. and Talmadge Ora
ham Of R. 1 from st. Pauls were
among the visitors in town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hal. V. Brown and
Mrs. E. J. Pittman Of Fairmont we :
among Cne VlSlLOrS IN COWn yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. E. R. Mitchell and daughter of
Fairmont and Mrs. Catherine Ausley
of Lumber Bridge were among the
shoppers in town Tuesday.
DR.. S. R. Thompson Of Charlotte
spent Tuesday and yesterday here Wis
iting at the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. A. Thompson, Elm street.
Mrs. j. L. Hartman and daughter
Elizabeth, and Miss Della McGoogar
Of St. Pauls passed through Lumber
ton yesterday en- route to Wrights
vile Beach.
Mr.. R. L. Thompson of the U.
navy, stationed at Charleston, S. c.
is spending a 10-days' furlough will
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. s
| Thompson, at Fairmont.
Mrs. W. I. Linkhaw and children
Madeline, Howard, William Durham
and Mrs. J. M. McCallum, Returned
yesterday morning from Waynesville
where they spent sometime.
Recorder E. M. Britt returned las
night from the Western part Of tn
State, where he spent around thre
weeks. Mrs. Britt and small daugh
ter, Jane Malloy, remained in tn
mountains.
Mr.. Hubert Stalvey and sister, littl
Miss Albertine Stalvey, of Marion
S. c., are visiting friends here. The
will return home tomorrow. Thei
father, Mr.. w. H. Stalvey, is a Lun
: berton visitor today.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
PRESBYTERIAN.

Presbyterian.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Sabbath school every Sabbath
morning at $3.50. Glasses for all ages,
men. women and children. Come.
"Character is Power because of the
impress it stamps, the influence it
conveys, and the far-reaching bless
ings which it scatters."
Morning worship at II o'clock. Ser
mon theme: "a Helper in the Time
of Trouble" Evening worship at
$3.50. Sermon theme: "Preaching Je-
sus in High Places.v Mid-week Ser
vices Wednesday at $3.50 p. m. A
study in Ps. XXI.
All Presbyterians in town and vicin
ity are urged to attend all the SER
vices, and all those who have no reg
ular church affiliation in town are cor
daily invited to share with us all the
services of this church.
The pastor, Dr. G. E. Moorehouse,
will preach at Bakers chapel on Sab
bath evening at o'clock. All the
neighbors are cordially invited to
come.
Revival at Smyrna-Meeting Begins
At Singletary's September, End.
Correspondence Of The Robesonian.
Lumberton, R. 5, Aug. 29.-The re-
vival meeting with our church at
Smyrna, which began Sunday night,
in which Rev. DR.. j. L. Shinn, form
>erly Of Winter Park, Wilmington, but
now of Madison, N. c., is doing the
preaching, increases with interest at
every service. There have been sever
al additions already to the member
ship. 1t will go on through next Sun
day, and the baptising will take place
at the Pope Landing Sunday p. m
at about q o'clock.
A meeting will begin at Single.
tary's Cross Roads next Monday. The
pastor will be assisted by Rev. Mr.
Hildreth of Fayetteville.
| J. M. FLEMING.
Meeting Begins at Broad Ridge.
| Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Lumberton, R. 4, Aug. 27.-Ou1
protracted meeting began today. Rev
l. P. Hedgepeth is assisting our pas
tor, Rev. w. A. Coleman. Everybod!
is invited to attend.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

BATHING is STILL GOOD AT JENNINGS
Beach A delightful place to spend while
warm afternoons
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29
Messrs. Leroy Townsend and Claud

Messrs. Leroy Townsend and Claud
Britt Of r. / from Lumberton were
in town yesterday.
Mrs. T. E. Petty of Greenville, S.
c., arrived Monday night and is a
guest at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Thompson, Elm
street.
Mr.. D. j. Oliver Of Marietta was
among the visitors in town yesterday.
Mr.. M. F. Hodges of R. 6 from
Lumberton was among the visitors in
town Tuesday,
Mr.. F. Q. Meares and son, Master
Arthur, of R. S from Lumberton, were
among the visitors in town Tuesday
Mr.. - C.. Baxley of Buie, R. l was
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

Rev. w. w. Willis, who returned
to Fairmont recently from Florida,
where he spent some months, and Mr..
and Mrs. c. X. Morgan Of the Mari
eta section were Lumberton visitors
this morning.
Mr.. T. A. Parnell of Buie was a
Lumberton visitor this morning.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

Stomach and Liver Troubles.
No end Of misery and actual suf-
fering is caused by disorders of the
stomach and liver, and may be avoid
ed by the use of Chamberlain's Tab
let's. Give them q trial. They only
cost a quarter.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and en-
Joy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters,
the family system tonic. Price $1.25.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29
Lumberton visitor Tuesday.

Mrs. N. A. Thompson and children
are expected home tomorrow from
montreal, where they have been fol-
some time. DR.. Thompson, who spent
week at Montreal, returned home
few days ago.
Gen. F. A. Bond of Hunters Lodge
near Lowe, was a Lumberton visitor
Monday afternoon.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

MONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED LAND
in Robson county on long time. Rates q
good ~ any can give Stephen Mcintyre
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

sAts ,MMANT re BUY OR SELL REAL
n, n Sss P. o. Boz No. SSs. Lumber
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE. sTH sTRFET.
rooms. lights and water. One block of
high school building. Apply to E. S. Nc
Neill. Lumberton.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

FOR SALE, FORD TOURING CAR IN FIRST
Class condition. Price s480.0O. J. R. Rem
frow Matthews, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-08-29

FOR SALE FORD ROADSTER, 1916 MOD
el Good condition. Can be seen at Ford
service station in Lumberton. Ask for
Moore. - - e. e, =. -
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-10
ENDS ONE NOISE OF CITIES
Invention of Philadelphia Man Does Away With Racket When Cars
 Cross Intersection.

The problem of suppressing the noise and shock of the street car in passing over an intersection has hcen attacked in novel manner by q Phil adelphia inventor, Samuel B. Meeker. who accomplishes the object without the use of any of the moving and in. terlocking parts which characterize most of the inventions for this pur- pose, and without making any great changes in the design of the crossing itself. The latter is constructed in one piece or unit, and at point slight ly in advance of the intersection of the rail sections.
 Each rail section is formed with the face of the rail cut away in an incline which allows the weight of the vehicle to pass from the base of the wheel to the flange on which 1t continues for few feet, until the wheels have passed entirely over the intersection, when the weight of the car again passes to the base of the wheel. This change is so gradually accomplished that it is not noticeable to the passengers and the car passes over the crossing without jolt or noise. The latter is matter of great importance to persons living in the vicinity of such intersections, for the pounding of the cars over them at night comprises a serious annoy ance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-10
NEED FURNITURE IN GERMANY
Problem of Its Supply Has Added One More to the Troubles of the Gov
 ernment.

The German government has so far been unable to find any substitute for furniture, and has not yet had the temerity to ask it's subjects to follow the example of their Turkish allies and sit on the floor. The result is a scarcity that has caused secondhand dealers to reap enormous profits.
 A secondhand kitchen chair that formerly cost about 50 cents now sells for $5. An old bedstead that used to sell for S5 now brings $30. Second hand dealers have secured the country and old tables and chairs have been brought from cellars and garrets, but the demand still outruns the supply and prices already 1.tO0 per cent above norlnel, threaten to go higher.
 The problem is likely to become more acute as soon as the war ends. Thousands of couples that married when the men were called into the army will wish to establish homes of their own. The government has pro- vided many houses in advance, but these will be of little use without furniture.
 Some urge that the government make the same rule regarding second hand furniture as is now in force in , the old clothes trade; put the private dealers out of business, fix lower prices and make it crime for anyone to sell the secondhand articles except to the state.
 A number of capitalists and furni' ture manufacturers have formed an association to make new furniture and sell it at four per cent above cost or the installment plan, requiring one third of the purchase price as first pay ment. The cost of new furniture, even under this arrangement, Is almost pro hibitive, because of the scarcity of ma terials and the high wages of labor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-10
DOING GOOD WORK IN WAR
English Church Army Has Accom-. pIished Much for the Men in the
 Field, Says Message.

"The English church army is doing noble work in the war" was the message received in this country by the Episcopal church from the Church of England. Fully equipped recrea- tion huts, open to men of all creeds, have been established in all training camps in England and Wales. On the French front huts, tents and tempo rary churches are provided. In al! more than 500 of these huts and tents are in use; some in remote places in the north for the men of the navy 1; others in Malta, Egypt, Palestine, Macedonia, Mesopotamia East Africa and even in India. Frequently last letters have been written from these huts, bearing the heading, Church Army Hut'-letters now treasured by those at home. The bill for writing paper alone is over $6O,OOO year.
 "Close to the front line trenches the church army keeps several 'kitch' en cars to supply the men with hot coffee. In England hotels having all the advantages of club are being maintained, where men are cared for during their furloughs. Prisoners in the hands of the Germans are also cared for by the church army"
 Recently General Pershing address. ed an appreciative letter to Preben- diary Carlile, head of the church army. thanking him for the help the army had been to American soldiers passing through England. It is proposed to maintain hut to be known as the General Pershing Hut" The cost of one of these huts equipped, is $2,5O0
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-08-10
TAUGHT INSECTS TO THINK
Remarkable Act of Scientist That Hardly Seems Worth the Time
 It Must Have Taken.

John w. Coghlin has demonstrated what patience and perseverance WILL accomplish, and has also exploded the old-time theory that it was imposslDle to teach insects to understand the hu- man voice and action. Some time since he had the good fortune to discover a hill of Madagascar neuroptera, or marching ants, says the Pittsburgn Press. They were about the size or the common June bug and of dirty brown color, and he says that they are numerous in India and South A1- rica-that he can account for hndlhs a hill of them in Maine by oeing brought there on some vessel. MT. Coghlin invited some of his friends to his camp at Patten's Pond, where ne amused them by putting the neurop- tereans Gas he called them) through a course of sprouts. The way he caused the little army to go through tneli evolutions was a marvel to all pres ent. Marching by twos and by fours over inclines and bridges made ol toothpicks. with the regularity oi trained troops, he finally. .causeo .neln II, |'tol 't break ranks by lighting matcn e; before the leaders. He says tnat ar'i' fciol light will confuse them; there fore they can be made to perform oniS in daylight.