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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
MOTHERS DAY is MAY 18TH
CBy Associated Press. !

Philadelphia, Pa, April May IL,
the second Sunday in May, is Moth
er's Day.
"In honor of the best mother that
ever lived-your mother" was one of
the slogans under which the celebra-
tion of this day was inauguratcd by
Miss Anna Jarvis. of Philadelphia,
several years ago. The object, to bring
about worldwide recognition of q
specific day as one for universal en-
phasis of the love men and women
owe to a good mother, has beer ac-
corded a response from practically
every civilized nation.
But this year, Mothers Day is to
have a significance even deeper thar
formerly With the assistance of mill
tary and naval authorities in the
United States, with the country's
ships at sea and commanding her
troops abroad, and with the aid Of the
Red Cross and Young Mems Chris
tian Association officials, the day Is
20 he one for an interchange Of
greetings between mothers at home
and their boys with the colors.
BY men in foreign service, it ia
hoped. the day will be partly devoted
10 letter writing Congress has made
he day a national flag day. Secre-
taries Baker and Daniels and General
Pprshing have endorsed the innova.
tion to be introduced this year on the
theory that nothing so stimulates the
morale of fighting men as letters from
hlme.
HcnOring mothers or their memory
through some distinct act Of kind
ness-a visit, letter, or the wearing
Of white carnation-are the marks
Of Mothers Day observance which
have been widely adopted in North
and South America, England Europe
and in Australia
The white carnation has been rec
ognized as the special flower for
Mothers Day, Its whiteness is held
symbolic of purity; its form, beauty;
lis fragrance. love; its wide field Of
growth, charity; its lasting qualities,
faithfulness the embodiment of the
virtues of motherhood
In her annual announcement of the
day Miss Jarvis says, "It is not a day
if idle sentimentalism. 1T evokes a
renewal of allegiance to our highest
ideals Of wOmanhood and will con-
tribute to the sanctity of home and
motherhood and the strengthening of
domestic and national integrity.
Observance Of the day is to be urged
in schools. colleges, churches. frater-
nal societies, orphanages and prisons.
In recent years, mayors of many
cities and towns throughout the Unit
ed States have issued proclamations
calling for general observance of the
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

young Frenchman to become a cham
pior football player just as il was the
dreem of every American youth to de-
velop into a baseball star,
Mr. Mamelle, the president Of the
Union of the French Societies Of Ath
letio Sports, told the Associated Press
that "the soldiers have found the
game invaluable in helping than 10
while away their days in the rear sRd
many an afternoon has been spent n
the fresh. invigorating air that mlght
have been passed In some stWfy cafe
It Is the muscular vitality Of q large
part of young France that is At stake
Football has come to France 10 stay.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
GERMANY HAS STAKED HER
ALL ON PRESENT BATTLE: HAS
50 FAR FAILED TO FORCE
| DECISION. DECLARES WAR
DEPARTMENT REVIEW
CHICKEN WITH DIAMOND IN ITS
CROP LEADS TO FORTUNE
(By Associated Press.)

London, April dispatches from
Kimberley, South Africa, to the Rx-
press state that chicken killed at
gems Gong recently was found to
have carat diamond in it's crop. Two
Irishmen, who had killed the chicken,
Immediately laid out a claim on the
plot where the chicken had been feed
ing and within a few days were /re-
warded by finding more than $4,000
worth of small stones, together with
several large diamonds, one of over
70 carats.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

New York, April Under the
double caption "The behavior of the
Americans in France" and Contracts
for five years" the Berlin Tageblatt
of February 6, recently received here,
publishes the following despatch dat
ed swiss Frontier, February s:
"The Swiss General Press Service
reports; The Americans have recent
ly concluded in France numerous Eve
year contracts for troop camps, hous-
ing facilities, etc. In establishing
themselves in France they continue
to proceed without consideration for
others and to tear down entire bsasd-
ings which are in the way.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
british Throw
Germans Back
(By Associated Press.)

British Army Headquarters, France,
pril 1.-The Germans last evening
ade two attacks in quick succession
,ainst the British, west OF Albert,
il both occasions we're thrown back.
Two o'clock yesterday the Germans
tacked between Mooreuil and De-
min, and after heavy fighting pene-
Ned large forests northeast Of
tCreuil. A little later the Germans
ere reported to be entering Han
IrI, moving westward along the
Ice river.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
CARPENTERS At
NORFOLK STRIKE;
WAR WORK IS
HELD Up
STRIKE HAS SPREAD TO AL
POINTS WHERE GOVT WORK rs
IN PROGRESS; INCREASE OF 4
CENTS AN HOUR ASKED
(By Associated Press.)

Norfolk, April Union carpenters
employed on government construction
work Of army naval bases at Lam
berts Point and Pig Point struck TO-
day for an increase of wages Of
4 ~ cents an hour, it was announced,
ard brought to standstill important
war work
The strike this afternoon spread to
practically all skilled laborePs on
government work
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

ton just issued by the authorities
prescribes that hereafter mo photo
graph or sketch may be made Of out
door subject in or near London with
out special permission" Also the pos
session of Photographic apparatus for
this purpose is prohibited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
RECONSTRUCTION
HOSPITALS ARE
DESIGNATED FOR
FORTS MCPHERSON
AND OClETHORPE
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, April disabled
members of the military service will
be cared for by rehabilitation sur
geons, even though not expected to
return to duty, until they attain COM
plete recovery, or as complete as can
be expected, it was announced today
by Surgeon General Gorgas. Addi-
tional hospitals for reconstruction
work designated today include Foots,
Mcpherson and Oglethorpe, Ga
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

The Special Bond election for the
Bradentown. Cortez. Anna Maria and
Palma Sola Road districts advertised
to be held April 2nd has been called
off by the Board of County Commits
sioners, and will not be held.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

Amsterdam April THE German
war economy board estimates the
quantity OF wood required in 1918 for
making wooden soles for shoes at
million cubic metres. Wo0den soles
advertised a. "pliable are also max
ing their appearance in Holland. A
pair OF them sells At 25 cents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
ALL SKILLED
W0RKMEN ENGAGED ON
GOVT WORK WENT 0l|T
On STRIKE EARLY T0DA\
RUSSIAN FURS s5 PER CENT
CHEAPER THAN LAST YEAR
CBy Associated Press, I,

Amsterdam, April 1.-The effect OF
the trading agreements with the Rus
sian soldiers were noticeable in the
fur sales at the annual fur auctions in
Leipzig on Feb. and Z. According to
German reports all grade of Russian
furs were sold at prices about 25 per
cent cheaper than last year
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
rifish RepuISe
Two Attacks
(By Associated Press.)

.ondon, April Germans made
B attacks on British positions on
western outskirts of Albert last
I evening, both being repulsed, the
r office announces. South Of the
mme the enemy persisted in at
npts to advance along the Luce and
re valley but made little progress.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

Newport News, April six hum
dred men employed at Langley avia-
tion field, Fortress Monroe, on can
tanonment work struck today for an
increase Of wages.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
atremeIy Violent
Is Battle
(By Associated Press. J

'aris, April 1.-The battle contin-
with extreme violence last night
The sector north of Montdidier. The
/ Office announces the French and
tish troops broke into the enemy
hUlting waves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
$3OO,OOO Fire
AT Atlantic
City Today
tBy Associated Press.)

Atlantic City, April Fire in A
four-story brick building in the cen
ter Of business block Quilted eight
buildings and caused three hundred
thousand dollars damage The fire
was caused by crossed wires.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

Work on the new canning factory
at Moore Haven has started and fully
fifty men are at work clearing the
ground and likewise putting in the
foundations. The main building will
he 7Ox4e0 feet and there will be sew
eral smaller buildings.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

The Southport Growers and Farm
ers Company has been organized az
Kissimmee with a capital Of 100000.
The organization is for the purpose
of conducting fruit. vegetables and
livestock farms.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
CAMERAS AROUND
LONDON ARE BARRED
(By Associated Press.)

"! 3NoooSiotCu iSoo'l
London, March 30.-American sol
diers and sailors visiting London will
no longer be permitted to bring their
cameras with them. A new regula.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01

county Commissioners of Escambia
pRty have issued an order for an
|etion to be held in that county on
'ril 10Th, when the question of
mpulGory satle dipping will be de-
IA.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-01
BONBARDNtNT
Of Paris HAS
Started AGAIN

(By Associated Press.)
faris, April. 1.-Bombardment BIZ
German long range guns was re-
sumed this afternoon.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29
RULES FOR MAILING CHRIST.
MAS PARCELS TO THE BOYS
IN FRANCE

Only one package may be sent
to each man, enclosed in stanard
carton furnished by the Red Cross.
The estimated number of cartons
needed by each Chapter for the ter
rltory under its jurisdiction must
be in the Division Office by Octo
Der 20, 1918 cards sent Chapter
Chairman October 7.
Cartons will be distributed to
Chapters by November Is, 1918.
NO PARCELS MAY BE NAIL
ED AFTER NOVEMBER Is, 1918
The labels issued to the man O.
verseas by the Army authorities
and forwarded by him to some rel
ative or friend in this country
will entitle the holder to apply to
the local Red Cross organization
for one carton.
The cartons must be packed by
the relatives or friends and de
liyered UNWRAPPED and UN-
LABELED to the Red Cross to be
weighed, inspected, wrapped, label
ed and delivered to the Post Office
!. No package may weigh more
than three pounds.
|. No written message may be in
closed.
Certain articles prohibited by
the postal authorities must be omit
ted.
The sender must furnish the nee
essary postage from place Of mail
ing to Hoboken, N. J.
Each parcel must bear the labe
received from abroad with the
name and address Of the soldier
and the inspection label Of the
American Red Cross.
Inspected parcels must remain
in the custody Of the Red Cross III
til delivered by its representative
TO the Post Office.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHRIST
MAS PARCEL LABEL BEING
LOST. NO DUPLICATE CAN BE-
| ISSUED. THIS RULE CANNOT
BE ALTERED BY ANYBODY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29
PERSONALS

Mr.. D. W. Downs of Hobgood
was in town last evening.
Mrs. J. E. Perry is reported sick
At his home this morning.
Mss Mary White is reported to
he progressing nicely and has no
fever.
Mr.. McGwigan and family, OF
Enfield. were here Sunday visit
mo Sir. and Mrs j. d. Hall.
Mr.. Clarence Woodland, Of Nor
folk who has been here for few
DAYS returned home yesterday.
Mrs. Lewis Barfield left on the
morning train for Rocky Mount
IL visit her daughter.
Mrs. Ba,lla Moore and sister,
Miss Moore. Of Hobgood We're in
town yesterday shopping.
To cook perfectly and with the
greatest economy Of fuel and la
Ior Get q Coles Down Draft Ran
ee.
Mr.. Robert Hooker arrived on
the morning train from Greenville
to spend a few days here on bus
mess.
Mrs. J. c. Mullin and Miss Doris
TlIerv are spending the week on
thp river with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
P. Shields.
Private Leon Wright arrived
last evening from Camp Sewer on
a five day frrlough with his pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Wright.
y =
NJ. S. c.. Bellamy, Of Enfield,
was visitor in town Sunday Wis
i-ino Mr.. and Mrs. ]. D. Hall fof
a few hours.
8 81
Friends Of Mr.. Aubrey McDan-
tel. o. Enfield. will regret to learn
that he is sick with the influenza
though II is said he has a light
case
y
Misses Lucy Station, Virginia
Dancy. Pat Hodges and Mary Pitt
man. of Tarboro, spent Sunda.
with Mrs. Bette Coughenour.
Mr.. D. Ray Boyette left this
morning for Richmond on business
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Dunn re
turned this morning to their home
in Norfolk.
Miss Bessie Gray rested wei
yesterday, had no fever, and it wa
determined she was merely brOl
en- down with work at the hospi
tai. She will probably be all RICH
in few days.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29
WORD OF CONTEMPLATION

October %, 1913
To The Citizens Of SCOTLAND NECK:
We. the undersi gned physicians
OF Scotland Neck. wish to thank !
the public for their hearty coop
Grafton in this fight against the cpl
demlc OF Influenza in our town
and community,
There were numbers Of families
stricken and unable to care for
themselves. In some instances
every member Of the family being
Ill. This prompted the idea Of an
emergency hospital which was met
with ready response, making it pos
sole to organize and equip COM
portable hospital in one day that
IS credit to our town. The lad
les Of the town who so cheerfully
volunteered their services have
oeen Of inestimable value in help
Ing care for the sick and Miss Clau
oe Knight who has been on night
duty has been most faithful. The
|, organization and committees have
worked together in a spirit Of har
m'ny, both in hospital work and in
giving aid to the sick in their HON
eS.
We wish especially to thank our
mayor, Mr.. r. G. Shackell, who
Nas 50 nobly stood by us. He has
gwen much Of his time, not hesita
'.hg to 90 into the homes of the
AcA when necessary, and aiding
!" every way possible to check the
spread Of the disease. 1t now APP
years that the epidemic is on the
aa.tcllne, but we strongly advise con
nnuatlon Of every precaution that
We oelleve to be largely RESPONSE
~ ule Tor the early abatement of
A vie disease. The danger is not yet
= p0ssed, and it behooves us to be on
our guard.
II. I. Clark, NJ. D.
O. F. Smith, M. D.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29
COLCRED TEACHERS CALLED
TO ASSEMBLY

The Halifax County Teachers,
Association for Colored Teachers,
will convene at Halifax, N. c., on
Friday and Saturday, November
9Th and 9th, 1918.
l How shall be spend the first
School Day? By members Of the
Associate
2 Keeping Of Registers, Making
Reports. etc. By Prof. A. E. Akers
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29
County Superintendent.

County Superintendent.
5 industrial work in our schools
BY Mrs. Willie n. Williams, super
visor.
4 Some Of the problems that con
front the teacher. By members
Of the Association.
The assignment of the lesson.
Prof. Akers requests all tea
chers to be present.
Thomas Shields, President.
Helena Harris Secretary,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29
MERCHANTS MEET

There will be an important meet
mo Of the Retail Merchants Asso
citation, Wednesday night, October
Both, at s o'clock in the office Of
the Scotland Neck Bank. All mem
bers are urged to be present.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29
WEATHER REPORT

WEATHER REPORT
For Week ending October 81 1913
temperatures
Highest So 25th.
Lowest So 23rd.
Average
High 73"
Low 49,
Rain Fall 10 100"
killing Frost on potatoes on 23rd
J. Y. Savage
The young man and the two
pound box Of chocolates are for
the present only fond memories
in a girl s life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-10-29

Mr.. D. W. Downs of Hobgood
WAS in town last evening.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-08-07

dampness, widowed Dlissfully on
earth still soft with the melting frosts
Of the winter. He grew muddy and
dirty. He had had no hat, Of course,
and his bright hair hung over his fore
head In moist strands. Now and then
he drew a long breath Of sheer happi-
ness.
AS dusk descended, the crowd grad
ually dispersed, some to supper, but
some to gather In the place and In the
streets around the palace. For the
rumor that the king was dying would
not down.
At last the senior pirate consulted
a large nickel watch.
"Geel it's almost supper time" he
said.
Prince Ferdinand William Otto con-
suited his own watch, the one with
the Inscription: ITO Ferdinand Will
liam Otto, from his grandfather, on
the occasion of his taking his first COM
munion."
"Why can't you come home to sup
per with mel" asked the senior pirate.
"Would your folks kick up row."
81 beg your pardonT
"Would your family objectT
"There is only one person who would
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-08-07
pirate den aWaInng MIN.

pirate den awaiting MIN.
How'd you happen to be in tina
gutter" Bobby demanded, as thel
started down the staircase In the wall
watch out, son, it's pretty Steep"
81 was getting a ball"
"Ts this your house?"
"Well, live here" temporizet
Prince Ferdinand william Otto. A
terrible thought came to him. Sup
pose this American boy, who detestet
kings and princes, should learn who
he was!
at looks like. big place. Is It q
barracks2"
mo" He hesitated. But there are
a good many soldiers here. IL never
saw these steps before"
81 should think not" boosted Bobby
81 discovered them. I guess nobody
else in the world knows about them
I put up a flag at the bottom and took
possession. They're mine."
"Really!" said Prince Ferdinand
William Otto, quite delighted. He
would never have thought Of such a
thing.
A door Of iron bars at the foot of
the long flight of steps-there were
four of them-stood open. Here day
light, which had been growing fainter,
entirely ceased. And here Bobby, hav-
ing replaced his mask, placed an air
rifle over his shoulder, and lighted a
candle and held Ii out to the crown
prince.
"You can carry it," he said. "Only
don't let 1t drip on you. You'll spoil
your Clothes" There was a family
scornful note in his voice, and Ferdi-
nand william Otto was quick to hear
it.
81 don't care at all about my
Clothes" he protested. And to prove
it he deliberately tilted the candle and
let thin stream of paraffin run down
his short jacket.
You're pretty good sport" Bobby
observed. And from that time on he
addressed his royal highness as "old
sport"
When they reached the old dungeon
the candle was about done. There was
only time to fashion another black
mask out of a piece of cloth that bore
a strange resemblance to black
waistcoat. The crown prince donned
this with a wildly beating heart. Never
in all his life had he been so excited.
"We can get another candle. and
come back and cook something" said
the senior pirate, tying the mask ON
with pieces of brown string. "It gets
pretty smoky, but 1 can cook, you'd
better believe"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-08-07

Continued next week.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-08-07

So this wonderful boy could cook,
Also The crown prince had never
me any one with so many varied ct
talnments. He gazed through the eye
| holes, which were rather too far apart,
in rapt admiration.
"As you haven't got belt" Bobby
said generously, "Tll give you the rifle.
Ever hold a gum"
"Oh, yes" said the crown prince.
He did not explain that he had been
taught to shoot on the rifle range of
his own regiment, and had won quite
number of medals. He possessed,
indeed, quite number of small but
very perfect guns.
With the last gasp of the candle,
the children prepared to depart. The
senior pirate had already forgotten the
two men he had trailed through the
passage, aud was eager to get out
doors.
"Ready!" he said. snow, remember,
old sport, We are pirates. No quarter,
except to women and children. Shoot
every man."
"Even If he is unarmed?" inquired
the crown prince, who had also studied
strategy and tactics, and felt that an
unarmed man should be taken pris-
Oner.
"Sure. We don't really shoot them.
silly. Now. Get In step"
Then began, for the crown prince,
such day Of joy as he had never
known before. Even the Land of De-
light faded before this new bliss Of
stalking from tree to tree, of killing
unsuspecting citizens who sat on rugs
on the ground and ate sausages and
little cakes. Here and there, where
party had moved on. they salvaged
bit of f0od-the heel of loaf, one
of the small country apples. Shades
of the court physicians, under whose
direction the crown prince was daily
fed carefully balanced ration!
When they were weary, they
stretched out on the ground, and the
crown prince, whose bed was nightly
dried with warming pan for fear of
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-08-07
ONE U.B0AT CAPTAIN
IS REALLY HUMAN
Submarine Commander Did Aid
Wounded, So Survivors of
British Ship Say.

One instance in which an enemy sub
marine commander, after. sinking q
British vessel, amazed the survivors
by giving them bandages and liniment
for their wounds. stands out In sharp
contrast with the brutality or indiffer-
ence to suffering practiced by the Ger
man sea pirates. Nevertheless, the
survivors tell story of extreme hard
ship endured In small boats for six
days and nights. Seventeen are miss
ing of the ships company Of 80.
Five hundred miles from the Irish
coast large British steamer. outward
bound In ballast, got a torpedo death
blow. No time was lost by the ships
company in getting away from the
sinking vessel.
Many of the crew had been wound
ed, especially among the engine room
force. With difficulty the injured were
placed In the boats.
The submarine suddenly appeared
near by and the commander came on
deck. He noticed the wounded, and
calling the boats alongside his craft,
he went inside, returning with band
ages and liniment. which he handed to
the surprised officers In charge of the
boat. This act of kindness saved sew
eral lives.
A steamers smoke was seen on the
horizon and the Q.boat made on rap
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-08-07
Park Place
G. n. lyddan
Farmer and Feeder
Irvington, Ky.

idly. The small boats shaped a course
toward land, but the wind was light
and unfavorable.
Only a small store of biscuits was
carried. There was water enough for
a very limited ration and In the days
that followed the suns heat was al
most intolerable. Wounded succumbed
one after another and were consigned
to the sea. =.
Torture reached its limits. Previous
ly the officers had resorted to physical
force to prevent the Lascars from
drinking the salt water. Now moth
ing could restrain them and they
eagerly drank the brine. Soon after
ward two died of their sufferings.
Hope had almost died when late
that evening vessel sighted and
picked them up. They were landed In
Ireland.