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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
DOES
NOT KEEP AVIATOR
FROM JOINING UNIT
Lieut.. Lewis Attempts TO Sail
For France Despite Need of
Operation; Now Recovering
in Canadian Hospital and
Hopes to See Action Soon

Lieutenant William L. Lewis, Jr.,
who received his commission in the
English Royal Air Forces in July
after having undergone training since
December, 1917, is in an Army hos
pital at Toronto, Canada, recovering
from an operation for appendicitis.
He spent thc month of August at Mt.
Gretna wi n his mother, Mrs. Will
liam l.. Lewis 709 Capital street, and
was called back to Toronto by tele-
sail. He suffered an attack of APP
pendiCitis before he left this city, hut
but refused tC stay here for fear it
would prevent his sailing. ArriV-
ed at Toronto. he was forced to re-
main while hfs comrades sailed ior
England. lie is now recovering from
his operation. and expects to return
to this city during his convalescence.
after when it is likely he will sail
for France.
Lieutenant Lewis is only 23 years
old. and Is one of eighteen TO Ee
commissioned from n class of 900
cadets. He enlisted in the English
flying forces because the American
aviation service had not been lc-
veloped to any extent at the time Of
his enlistment. He was trained in
no less than eight camps, from To-
ronto to Texas. in order to qualify as
a pilot. Dips, loop the loops. Vrilles.
and aerial tumbles are nothing to
him, and he tells about them as
though he were telling about a buggy
trip in the country. Ffe has fallen
his training camp twice. and once fell
into tree. He sustained no injur-
les.
His training has not ended with
the completion of his course. in Can
ada. Arrived in England he will re-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
RAIN POSTPONES
FIRST OF WORLD
SERIES BATTLES
Steady Downpour at Chicago
During Day; Fair Weather
Predicted For Tomorrow

Chicago. Sept. 4.-The first of the
worlds series baseball games be-
tween Chicago, champions of the
National League, and Boston, pen
nant winner of the American
League. was called off to-day be-
cause of the steady rain.
Fair weather is predicted to-mor-
row and the diamond is being pro-
tected by heavy canvas. The post
ponement gives the Boston team a
day of rest after their hurried trip
from the east.
There were comparatively few per-
sons at the ticket windows early and
the postponement did not come as a
surprise.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
Feeling of Revolt Is
Sweeping Over Germany

Paris. Sept. A dispatch from
Berne to the Matin quotes a prom
inent Swiss citizen coming from Ger.
many as declaring that in the last
six weeks a formidable feeling of dis
1llusionment has swept over Ger
many.
If the German military situation
does not improve. the informant
said, trouble that may surpass the
acts of the Bolsheviki in Russia
menaces the German empire.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
BRITISH PRESS
HARD ON HEELS
OF BEATEN FOE
Field Marshal Haig Takes Important
TownS and Positions While Huns
Hurried y Retreat to Lines
Prepared For Last Stand

The British. have driven home their push
through the Wotan line as far as the Canal du
Nord and as yet their progress is not reported
checked.
Already the wedge they have driven into the German
deenses in the sector between the railway oi
Doua and Cambria is menacing to the enemy WHO
must stop the British the canal line here if he hopes
to these basesval points in the German defensive
system in the west
German Ranks Disorganized
DlsOganzation the German ranks unofficial
advice from the front however and there
possibility that the command will be able
sruct defensive formations time hold the British
temporarily along the canal positions.
The force of the British push
OF
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
THE WEATHER

For Harrisburg and vicinity; In
creasing clOudiness, followed by
rain late Tonight and on Thurs-
day; somewhat cooler Thurs
day; mOdeI tie northeast winds.
For Eastern Pennsylvania; Rain
late Tonight and on Thursday;
somewhat cooler Thursday;
moderate northeast winds.
River
The Susquehanna river and aII its
branches will probably fall
slowly Tonight.
Temperature; 8 n. M, 90.
River Stage; s n. M, 3.6 feet above
IOw-water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, ~.
Lowest temperature. g..
Mean temperature, 6S.
Normal temperature, 6Ss
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
Arrested on Charge
of Highway Robbery

Charles Rump, alias Drinkwater,
who was arrested in Sibletown by
Patrolmen Hicks and Romig early
this morning on the charge of high
way robbery. will be given a hearing
this afternoon.
Disalvo Silvestro. an Italian,
charged that he was attacked by
Rump and another man at the corn
er of North and Cowden streets.
about / o'clock yesterday morning.
He said that Rump knocked him
down and stole a tie pin, valise and
81 in money from him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
PALMER MAKES CHARGES

Harrsburg--A Mitchell Palmer addressing the 90
Of the lI3 Democratic State Committeeman meeting here
this afternoon charged that liquor dealer named John
Snnot Philadelphia had asked him to support Bonni-
well for judge and in the course Of conversation told him
Bonnwcll in the pay Of Republican politicians when
induced to run fo Governor and he did SO with Repub-
hcan approval. Sinnot said he would be in control
Bonnwell were elected. 1t is 1910 over again" said
Mr. Palmer heatcdly. Personally repudate Bonnwcll
and will have none of him Jury Commissioner Brenpcn,
Allegheny county replying said 1T easy Palmer
wants to defeat the ticket and elect Sproul"
London--The Germans contemplating general
retirement from the Vcslc region where they been
facing the Americans and French along the river
ing indications reported from the battle front to-day
The recent FrancoAmercan successes in the south ap
parently have prompted such move
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
Debs Must Face Jury;
Trial Set For Sept. 9
BY 4ssocintcd Prcss

Cleveland, Ohio. Sept. 4.-Federal
Judge d. = Westenhaver Yesterday
overruled "a motion filed by ATTORNEYS
for Eugene V. Debs. four times can
didate for president on the Socialist
ticket. 10 quash the indictment
against Debs for violation of the es-
pionage act. Debs trial is set for
September 9.
Debs was arrested here on July 1
charged with violation of the espion-
age act in speech at the Socialist
state convention at Canton, Ohio.
June Is.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
British Submarine Sinks
German U-Boat Quickly

London, Sept. 1.-THE sinking of a
German submarine by a British sub
marine on patrol is reported by the
Central News. The British craft
sighted the German and made for her
at full speed. firing two torpedoes,
both of which took effect. The Ger
man. U-boat sank within fifteen sec
onds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
COUNTY RED CROSS TO SHARE FINE

Philadelphis-Charged with having violated the fuel
regulations c. w. Sahl Lewistown, Pa, coal dealer
ordered contribute $1,000 the Red Cross or be
prosecuted under the Lever act the fuel admnsa
between the Dauphin county, Mfln county and Phia-
depha chapter of the Red Cross This is the most severe
penalty yet imposed in Pennsylvania coal dealer for
disregarding the federal fuel rgulations,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04

IS. o. b.
Mercer ., Tate was handing out
sthat mystic talisman this morning.
What does it mean" he was
asked.
Save Old Rubber!'" " replied Mr..
Tate.
And why?'
For the Red Cross"
This is the idea:
There .lre tons of old rubber loaf
ing around Harrisburg, doing no one
any good. a iunkman comes alorg
once in Il while and gives Little WI
lie, the son and heir of the house
hold, penny for a dozen old over
shoes. Fhe iunkman comes out all
right and Little Willie buys an all
day-sucker, so he's all right. too. Put
old rubber these days is worth real
money:
So the Red Cross the last three days
next week VIII receive rubber con-
tributions from the $4,000 people in
Harrisburg Beginning Thursday
and continuing over Saturday of next
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
LENINE is WORSE

London. Sept. 4-The condition of
Nikolai Lenine, the Bolshevik pre-
mier against whose life an attempt
was made last Friday, has become
highly critical, according to a dis
patch from Moscow to the Central
News. The crisis is expected within
three days. Surgeons have removed
bullet from Lenines body.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
STORES TO CLOSE

Saturday next being Rosh Hasha-
nah, a Jewish religious holiday, the
Jewish merchants of the city will
keep their stores closed during the
day, until $50 p. m. after which
they will be open until the usual
Saturday closing hours.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
Poilus Continue to Push Foes
Armies Back to the East of
Canal du Nord With Their
Successful Advance
NESLE IS CROSSED
AT SEVERAL PLACES
Important Villages Fall 10
General Mangin's Men Now
Driving Forward Along the
Ailctte

Paris, Sept. +,-French troops
yesterday and last night con-
tinued to push back the Ger
ans to the east of the Canal
du Nord and between the Ailette
and the Aisne, says to-day's wal
office announcement.
In their advance the French
took the Chapitre wood, north,
east of Chevilly, and approached
the town of Crisollcs, three miles
north of Noyon.
North OF the Ailette the
7 'ench reached the outskirts OF
Coucy-le Chateau and Juven-
court, and south of the river
they drove farther east from
Louilly and attained the suburbs
of Clancy and Braye.
On the Aisne, the town oi
Bucy-le-LonS was penetrated.
Prisoners to the number OF
1,5OO were taken.
Along the NeSIe, parties OF
French troops crossed the river
at several points.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04

ceive supplementary training and
then must spend two weeks in the
trenches in France. Following that
he will do his fighting in the air.
Lieutenant tpwfs- rs widely known
here, Having been graduated in the
Central High school 1914 class. lie
was tunioc at the University OF
Pennsylvania when he enlisted. lie
was best known in Harrisburg dur
ing his scncol days. as a baseball
plaNer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
ONDON, Sept. An the

= ONDON, Sept. An their
push beyond the Drocourt-
0Qucant line, British troops
have reached the line of the
Canal du Nord, says Field
Marshal Haig's official state
ment to-day. North OF the Ar
ras-Cambrai road they have oc-
cupied the town of Ecourt St.
Quentin.
North of Peronne the advance
has carried the British through
the Naux woods, above Mois-
lans. Slight advances have
been scored at other points.
Continuing their advance in
Flanders, the British are APP
preaching Ncuve Chapelle and
Laventie. In the same region
t,,:ey have gained possession OF
Sailly-sur-Lallys and Nieppe.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-09-04
GERMANS FLEE BEFORE FRENCH

A.IN-<IfAII =
CAVALRY WHO NEAR GUISCARD
WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE-THE
GERMANS ARE IN RETREAT ON THE FRENCH
FRONT EAST OF THE CANAL DU NoRD FRENCH
CAVALRY WAS IN. PURSUIT DURING THE
NIGHT, AND THIS MORNING HAD PUSHED TO
WITHIN TWO MILES OF GUISCARD, ON THE
NOYON-HAM ROAD.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
BRIEF ITEMS LOCAL NEWS

"A quarterly meeting of the d.
rectOrs of the Lumberton, Dresden
and Jennings Cotton Mill companies
was held Friday.
Mr.. w. s. Floyd Of Barnesville
was Lumberton visitor Saturday.
He reported the influenza situation in
his section somewhat improved.
Mr.. D. harrington of r. 5, from
Maxton was among the visitors in
town Friday. Mr.. Darlington report
ed the farmers in his section about
through picking cotton
Mrs. j. A. Barker is very i'll with
pneumonia at the home of her son Mr..
E. j. Barker at Rowland. Mr.. E. j.
Barker and family, who have been
sick with influenza, are somewhat
improved.
Rev H. A. Grantham, priest in
charge of Trinity Episcopal church,
returned home Friday night after a
months absence, visiting number of
towns in the State in the interest of
his church paper, The Living Church.
Mrs. Irwin Jenkins received
wire this morning advising that the
condition of her nephew Mr.. Jas. L.
Williamson, who, as stated in Thurs
days Robesonian, has influenza pneu-
monia at Camp Johnson, Jackson
vile, Fla, was somewhat improved.
Mr.. w. F. Stone Of R. 1, Rayn-
ham, was a Lumberton visitor this
morning. He and his entire family
have had the "flu" but all are prac-
tically we'll now, Mr.. Stone having
been up for more than a week. His
father, Mr.. Scott Stone, and family
also have had the "flu" but all are
up now.
The war, influenza, or something
has killed matrimony in Robson.
Register of Deeds M. w. Floyd has
not sold marriage license for white
hpeople this month, did not sell one
for anybody last week, and has only
sold one during the last two weeks.
Last week was the first during the
four years Mr.. Floyd has been reg
lister of deeds that he failed to sell at
i least one pair"
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
NEWS ITEMS AND COMMENT.
Two Deaths-Return of Old Time
Welcomed-Everyth Done to
Check the "Flu.''
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Lumberton, R. 5, Oct. 28.-The re-
turn Of our old time is welcomed.
We made a flying trip to our good
church at Galeed near Bladenboro,
Saturday where we held brief SER
vice, and were glad to find the peO-
pie rapidly recovering from their re-
cent attack of grippe, there being no
new cases.
1t is to be hoped the county quar-
antine may soon be lifted so we can
go to Sunday school and preaching
again. 1t is our opinion that every
thing the doctors and those in au-
thority could do both to prevent the
spread of the disease and to relieve
the suffering of the unfortunate ones
has been done.
The remains of Mr.. Stephen Davis
of the Raft Swamp community were
inferred in the family cemetery yes
terday about II. Mr.. Davis died Sat-
urday about a. m. of pneumonia fol-
lowing influenza. He was in the Sind
year of his age. He was member
Of the church at Raft Swamp and
faithful in every detail incident to
her interest. The funeral services
were conducted by the pastor, Rev.
L. E. Daily, and the writer, who has
been the pastor in the days gone by.
The w. O. w. ceremonies entered
largely into the burial rites, deceased
being an honored member of that or
der. All the services were at the
grave and in the presence Of a large
crowd of friends and sorroying ones
who sympathized greatly with the
bereaved widow and children. The
floral offerings were beautiful.
Now the funeral and intern1ent to.
day Of Mr.. Woodie Wade, who died
yesterday morning. The funeral will
be conducted by Rev. Mr.. Combs OF
the Gospel Tabernacle assisted by
the writer, and interment made in the
family cemetery near Attention. tt
his widowed wife and the children also
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. N. Wade
his two surviving brothers and two
sisters we offer our profound syn1pa
thy.
7. M FLEMING.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
! your SOLDIER BOY"
LIKES ARMY LIFE.
Uncle Sam Takes Good Care of His
Boys.

To the Editor of The Robesonian:
Will you please allow a soldier boy
from dear old Robson small space
in your valuable paper to cheer up
the folks back home.
We boys are here for good cause.
All the boys are in good spirits. We
are eager to do our all, not our bit,,
for we were doing our bits before we
come to camp. United we stand for
Democracy and the freedom Of man.
kind. Justice to all and malice to-
wards none is the motto Of every true
American soldier. We are sure to
win because we stand for justice.
The time has now come the slack
ers can't hide, he must also come
across and do his bit. It is better
to be a true soldier than a sly Stacker.
I am down here in camp Wads-
worth preparing myself to do my
country's will and answer my call to
the dear old Red, White and Blue.
Long may it wave! I sure do enjoy
army life, simply because l am in
love with my country.
Private LUTHER CHAVIS,
4th Pioneer Inf, Co. A.
Camp Wadsworth, S. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
Delegates to Farmers Meeting.

To attend the 38th annual session
of the Farmers National Congress
to be held at Jacksonville, Fla, Dec.
3 to 6, Director B. w. Kilgore has ap-
pointed to represent the Agricultural
Extension Service of the State Col
lege and Department of Agriculture
25 representative farmers who are
patriotically interested in the cause of
better agriculture and who will put
forward the views of North Carolina
farmers at this important congress.
The appointment to this congress is a
distinct honor, as only representative
men from the country over are select
ed. Mr.. "A. T. McCallum Of Red
Springs and Mr.. O. L. Clark of Clark
ton are among the delegates named.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28

THE RECORD OF DEATHS.
MIR. Hubert Rogers.

The remains Of Mr.. Hubert Rog-
ers, who died Saturday night at $3.50
at the Thompson hospital, were sent
to Raleigh yesterday and interment
was made in the family burying
ground there late yesterday afternoon.
Deceased had been sick several days
with influenza-pneumonia. He is
survived by his wife and two children,
all of whom are sick.
Deceased was plumber by trade
and had made his home here for sew
.eral years. He was robust and the
very picture of health when he was
stricken with influenza. He was as
slstant fire chief here and had many
friends.
Mr.. W. F. Edwards, who accom-
panied the remains to Raleigh, return
ed home this morning.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
CHRISTMAS PACKAGES
FOR SOLDIERS
Plans Perfected by Red Cross
Whereby American Soldiers
And Sailors May Receive Pack
ages From Home.

The American Red Cross has per-
fected plans whereby every Ameri-
can soldier and sailor may receive one
Christmas package from home. Only
one package can be sent to any sol
dler or sailor. The men in service
have been supplied with a Christmas
parcel label. Each will mail that Ia
bel to the one from whom he wishes
a present. Cartons for mailing pres
ents are furnished by the Red Cross.
The Robson Red Cross chapter has
ordered 1900 Of these cartons. The
receipt of label from man in mill
tary service entities the holder to a
carton. The cartons will be distribut-
ed by November l. Any relatives of
Robson soldier or sailor who desir-
es carton can get same, providing
they hold label, by applying to Miss
Minnie Lennon of Lumberton, secre-
tary of the Robson Red Cross chap
ter.
The caEton must be packed by those
sending the package and turned over
to the Red Cross. The package must
be unwrapped and unlabeled. The
Red Cross will wrap, label, weigh and
mail same. However, the sender must
pay the postage. No parcel can be
mailed after November Is, 1918. No
package must weigh over pounds.
No written message can be enclosed.
Inspected parcels must remain in the
hands of the Red Cross until delivered
by its representative to the postoffice
In the event label is lost a substi-
tute cannot be secured, hence no pack
age can be sent.
The following articles are not mail
able In Christmas packages:
Articles Not Mailable in Christmas
Packages.
1. All spirituous, vinous, matted
fermented or other Intoxicating liqu-
Ors.
2. All kinds of poison and all arti-
cles and compositions containing poi
son.
3. Explosives of all kinds.
4. Infiamable materials, including
friction matches.
5. Internal machines and mechani.
cal, chemical or other devices Of com
positions which may ignite or ex.
plode.
ote:-Under this classification
would come cigarette lighters, etc.
6. Liquids of iquefiable articles
fragile articles and other admissible
matter when not packed in accordance
with the requirements Of the posta
laws and regulations.
Z. All other articles which may
kill, or in any wise hurt, harm or in
jure another, or damage or deface OF
otherwise injure the mails or Other
property.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28

Son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Carter of
Red Springs. He died in a hospital in
France Sept. l, 1918, of wounds re-
celved in action.
To the Editor of The Robesonian:
Another of North Cardinals brave
boys has fallen on the western front
IN the battle for the worlds freedom.
This time it is Corporal Ben F. Car
ter OF 90. l.. 119 infantry regiment,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Carter of
Red Springs.
Corporal Carter was born July 18th
1898, and died in hospital in France
sept. lst, 1913, of wounds received
IN action. He volunteered January
18th, 1917, at Lumber Bridge, join
ing company L of the End N. C. regi-
naent Of the national guards. He had
been in France months when the
end came. He fought valiantly for
his countrys cause and died hero
doing his duty till he fell on the field
mortally wounded
fore leaving the United States, led to
Christ under the influence of the Y.
M. G. A. by camp pastor, and Join
ed the Methodist church. On leaving
for France he directed that his church
letter be forwarded to Rev. A. j.
Parker, pastor of Trinity Methodist
church, Red Springs. The following
poem which he sent his mother on
leaving camp in his home land gives
IAN insight to his spiritual life:
Dear Mother, you're a lilly placed by
God beside life's weary way,
To give new home, new life, new ioy,
which smiles and seems to say
"Cheer up" for at the end of this dark
dreary, cheerless road,
A haven Of rest awaits your soul, a
bright and heavenly abode
"God grant that l will return to you
when e'er the battles won,
But should I fall, God give you
strength to say, "Thy will che
done":
For l die proudly in this fight, the
souls Of men to save,
! Knowing that "Back Home "Service
flag" for evermore shall wave.
So as you journey down life's road
making others burdens light,
Remember that your "Khaki boy
prays for you and yours each
YOUR SOLDIER BOY"
By REV. A. J. PARKER.
Red Springs, n. G.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
Flu" Situation rs Per Cent Bet
ter-Good Work By Red Cross.

Local physicians think the FLU
situation is rs per cent better. Very
few new cases have been reported
from any section Of the county and
many who have had the disease nave
gotten out in the past few days or
are rapidly improving.
The local Red Cross workers nave
done splendid work during the past
few days, and their work is telling
for good. Some individuals working
on their own initiative also have done
splendidly in caring for the sick.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
Kitchin For Relief of Needy Cases
Only.
To the Public:
To the Public:

To those who do not understand the
purpose Of the kitchen prepared for
relief of the sick, take the liberty
of saying that nourishment prepared
is only for those who are really in
need on account Of lack Of help at
home and in cases Of poverty.
Calls have been made to the kitchen
for nourisfment where the families
have help in the homes and are able
to provide. These cases will hereaf-
ter be turned down. The ladies who
are running the kitchen will be over
worked by keeping up with the really
needy cases, so unless your family
is really in need, try to do the best
you cas- in order that the more needy
cases may be reached. Hereafter beef
extract will only be furnished to
pneumonia cases. Those who can are
called upon to provide as far as pos
sible for conveying nourishment to
your homes or the homes Of Your
neighbors in order that the kitchen
force may be relieved as much as
possible.
WOODBERRY LENNON,
Chairman Relief Committee.