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The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
COAT SUITS.
For the most fastidious.

A line not equaled elsewhere. Very latest
and newest creations styles that bespeak in
dividuality prices from $500 to $500. All
of the desirable Materials, and popular colors,
sizes up to No. 48. Each Express brings new
shipments.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
SWEATER COATS,

Several thousand dollars worth, the prices of
Ladies goods range from $3.50 to $780, All
the most desirable colors, nothing so useful
as a nice sweater. Sizes from "a to 46.
Misses Sweaters in sizes from % to 32 Col
ors about the same are showing in la
dies goods. Prices from ST 90 to $780,
Sweaters for the Children-Small sizes in
light and dark colors with cap and leggins to
match, plain and fancy colors, prices $1.OO to
$3.50.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
UNDERWEAR FOR LADIES, MISSES AND
= CHILDREN

Knit underwear is possibly the scarcest mer-
chandise on the market today. We have an
exceptional line, bought long ago. Flat Fleeced
and Ribbed goods, Bleached and natural, Union
Suits and two piece garments. Our prices low
er than that asked by the factories. We have
all sizes, buy now before stocks are broken.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
WE CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION to our

big stock of Bed Blankets and Comforts. Cold
weather is rapidly approaching We have the
greatest showing in these goods we have ever
displayed Comforts in the ordinary grades,
also finest silk and cotton finishes in materials
of tinted shades and highest quality. Prices
from $500 to $500 Each. When you have
seen the goods you will appreciate the values
Blankets in cotton, wool mixed, lambs wool
ETC., white and colors and splendid fancies. We
call attention to our great values which we
mark $500 while they last. Dark and light
plaids and stripes
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
INFANTS COATS AND WRAPS.

They come in silks, bedford, cords, wide
wales, Cashmeres, etc. Elaborately trimmed
with laces and embroidery, long and short
lengths, prices from $1.25 to $3.50.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
LADIES SEPARATE SKIRTS.

We have never shown line so interesting as
will be found on our racks profusion Of
style, extra finish, novelty touch and varied
Materials they come in silks of plaid and stripe,
Taffetas in black and colors, Charmeus and
Satins, American, storm and French Serges.
All coors, all sizes, all prices from $3.50 to
$780,
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
HATS AND CAPS FOR MEN AND BOYS.

We have added to our massive line Of staple
hats for men, the fine goods known as the
''HOWARD HATS also the goods made by
Franklin hat company. You can get the lat
est and best and get it 'for less.' See our
Bergain Counter Of Odds and Ends.
Several thousand caps for men and boys,
special and unapproachable values.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
READY-TO-WEAR DEPARTMENT.

Bargains of undisputed Values styles of most
choice and careful selection, assortment great
er than that of any other store in this part of
North Carolina.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
MISSES AND CHILDREN COATS.

Sizes run from 2 to IA years, we now have
an assortment of several hundred, garments
that will interest the most exacting customer,
they come in about the same material as you
will find in the line Of Ladies Coats. Prices
range from about $1.50 to $25.OO.
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
UNDERWEAR FOR MEN AND BOYS.

Several thousand pieces. Union Suits in
Ribbed and flat fleeces, two pieces suits and
odd pieces. Wrights health and spring needle
weights. Haynes and Munsings goods. The
celebrated Germpruf union suits for men.
stocks being daily reduced, duplicate order
cannot be placed, factories working for our
boys cover there
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28

FURNISHINGS FOR MEN AND BOYS.
Everything of merit and value, thousands Of
dollars worth at less than factory prices,
The Robesonian., 1918-10-28
EXTRA LINE OF YOUNG MEMS SUITS
AND OVERCOATs.

We carry ''Schloss Brothers. fine suits for
those willing to pay just little more.
The greatest stock of boys clothing we have
ever carried. Some exceptional values.
Fancy Juvenile suits for the little fellows.
Make them happy, buy now while you have
hundreds to select from. They are leaving
every day. Two thousand pairs pants for men
and boys, values not to be had elsewhere.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Was 1t Fear of America?

NOW that the long-heralded German drive
l has eventuatod, the outside work is ask
ing why the German miiitarists should stake
so much upon a single offensive, pay the APP
palling price for a few square miles of ter
rain, force their legons over devastated
area for gains which cannot possibly end the
war, and why they should give battle at all
Mt such time and in the face Of so formidable
an enemy.
If the government in Berlin assumed that
the British army could be literally crushed
and driven back to the French coast; If it
assumed that the French might then be
turned upon and their lines smashed and
Paris surrendered. one need SO no further
for the answer to these questions. But 1t
is unlikely that this is the hope of even brag
gng, brutal commanders of the German
forces. II the real truth could be fathomed,
it doubtless would be found that the German
state Of mind is responsible for the CHASTITY
slaughter and the staggering losses which
have followed, and will continue TO follow,
the forward surge of the Teutonic armies.
The German government has boosted for
weeks and months that the central powers
are already victorious In this war. They
have pointed to PROSTATE Russia, to bleeding
Roumania. to invaded Italy and France as
evidences Of their triumph. But the German
people have known that there is no victory
and can be none until the allied armies in
France have been paralyzed. They have
known that peace come until the
enemies to the west Of them have been forced
to their knees These people probably have
made it necessary for Berlin TO move against
France. England and the United States.
1t is moro than likely that the Berlin and
Vienna governments would have preferred
to stand pat in France. strengthened their
forces there and dcfed the allies to drive
them out, meantime exploiting Russia and
settling scores with smaller enemies else
where. These militarists, under such circum-
stances, might have proclaimed a deadlock
and have served notice upon their enemies
that they as immune to attrtion as
either france or Great Britain, trusting to
war-sickness in both those countries to bring
about peace satisfactory to the central
powers.
But the German people. 1t may be believed.
have become conscious Of another towering
force about to enter the arena. They have
become aware of the titanic preparation
America is making, and they have compelled
their government to strike now, realizing that
otherwise great American army will soon
be III the field. The chances are, therefore,
that Berlin has responded to this clamor
probably against its best Judgment 1t has
thrown the utmost power it could command
against the British lines. with the remote
hope of putting Englands armies out of the
equation before America could put hers
into it.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Scientific Journal Tells Of Huge
Gun That Shoots Seventy Miles

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the @ nr proee sn !, six % fer, sns0F
weishns 100
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aimed at shN place ncd QUICKLY
make nm
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snio" reversed Ths powder commences =" nero n s s SS
ae mud works n breach rlur that the
Fired %olnt blank, n"nnei eanea shell will
crma meet. side y side - - ~ A "''
. Maa f%s % shot ,rDss" the u s IL. S
the right
endo OF
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gree q .econd and n mir 80 ~ "
Hostile %.s
= or a. The then n
nike
degree ps s 10,
r. .'nu
take of 'ns RICH. nnsies
thick Twelve feet in a"ne VITA nlne-foot OF
nnI Finally band srs nsesa n Locked
Ar in
miles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Not Much of a Mimi

lie may be as rich as a millionaire,
Or a scion of noble name:
No sage with his wisdom may compare:
He may shine in the blaze Of fame,
He may he the most marvellous thing
IN sight
That our humble eyes can scam
But il his heart is not in our fight,
IIc isn't much Of a man!
lie my be as square as the day is long
Aud just In his every deal:
He may seek the right and eschew tho
wrong,
And to gods of all ages kneel:
He may be n saint In his holy ways.
Soul pure since his life began
But. II out Of his counirys war ho
stays.
He isn't much OF a man!
"A man may be true to his child ana
wife
And loyal to all mankind;
He may do no ill in his whole long life,
And yet. 10 his horror find,
When no patriot forvor floods his breast
At the throat OF foemnn's clan.
He lacks In that which. Of all, Is best.
For no isn't much Of a man!
--Lurana Sheldon. in N. Y. Times.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
II they obtain no more salary than they

II they obtain no more salary than they
DO at present?
As To new Offices: Is It not a fact
ina; az business corpora alton lncrAases
u Is compelled TO acquire additional
heip to rum itS business! or course It
corpo9ation and as Its needs liner .aae
they must be met by new Offices with
capabie men TO run Them. This prcpo-
H!iion IS so plain that a wayfarins
therein.
Again. while st. Paul says that he
"on!d not speak evil Of the rulers OF
ING people. 80 We have nc intention OF
cgiuc!2ng the Governor OF Virginia
forth by n w. w" and n.Any others.
not heip asserting that the last Legis-
iaturc was riBht on Its job. too, OF
providing measures ano means of rum
nins The Stale government, and If cx-
..r!tnce - worth an, III ing, they knew
he.,eT nov TO run IT than "a green
calls tho Governor
Of Virgin mia b,es 'i e. ~. H. or und toye
take 10 say that members Of the Legis-
1i ag nG bas o eFs ne ses ss
TO submit the following as contradic-
ton thereof.
Governor, Davin spent the best part
curing has fortune, and no one blames
him FOR this. But when an over zeal
Gus friend OF his tells the public that
never LEFT the state. and who In many
inGtarcea nave d.rctac their lives 20
Its service. he is calling upon the pub
lie 10 believe something that Is en-
tirely unreasonable: charge that I
have no doubt Governor Davis himself
would rcpudiata.
Finally. the poor taxpayers are al
ways iIottcd out when I prejudice Is
sought to be created against the Legis-
latulr. OF course. taxes are higher:
they had TO be. ut were the farmers
ever In better position TO pay them
than RICH, now, with tobacco selling
way UP yonder. api his wheat selling
for $3.50 n bushel and all else In like
proportion?
But why pursue til subject further
except 10 say that the very men whom
IN. W. w" SO uijus.ly assails as liv-
! Ing on "prlncely salaries" are COM
PEELED to pay, higher, taxes. although
they raise nc!Iner tobacco ncr wheat
nor anything else that increases their
income that they MAY. more easily do
so. DUVAL PORTER.
Richmond. Va. March &c. 1918.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Books and Authors

Arca Co THAR haye Sast sroSgh
tMrc and Uses" by Albeit Il, j. ramsey and H.
Claude weston, nutl o.s OF "a Manual OF Ex-
foundations necessary for a knowledge OF tho
highly Important bran CHI OF Industrial chemistry
with which it deals. Whilst not claiming TO
cover the ground Nhaustively. 1t affords n most
useful survey OF the whole subject In language
as little technical possible.
The Health-Care Of the Baby" handbook
Tor mothers and nurses. by Louis Fischer. NJ. D..
CO; in Its tenth edition, completely revised.
rms tenth edition of n very popular work comes
OF a naturally increasing demand, because OF
which DR.; Fischer was led to rewritc It, in part.
been entirely reset Four important steps in
the baby's life are considered with special care
airing bathing. clothing, dieting. Intelligent
supervision of infectious diseases Is described
in injuries, in accidents and In emergencies: and
practical advice is given showing what mother
or nurse should do in case of need before the
physician arrives.
The Macmillans have recently issued "rhc
Record OF n Quaker Conscience" being Cyrus
Pringle's diary. with Introduction by Rufus NJ.
Jones The body of this little book consists OF
for service in the Union army In 1868. Under
the existing draft law person who had
ligiouS scruples against engaged in
given the privilege of paying communication
not allow him to pay prosperous uncle pro-
posed surrcpttiousy to pay II for him, hut the
youth discovered the plan and refused the we'll
meant kindness. The diary relates in simple
as he followed HIS hard path of duty, he
It. Incidentally 1t reveals n fine and sensitive
type OF character not unlike that which comes
TO light in tho journal OF John " oolman."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
The Aircraft Program

HERE is natural nervousness in this
country over the Roadway which the War
Department has made in the construction OF
its air fleet, and if this can be dispelled with
out revealing to the enemy any valuable
military information. the government owes it
TO the people to give them reasSuralicc AL
most daily some fresh report comes from
washington or from abroad ndica ting that
the aircraft program is far behind schedule;
that the American lines In France are un-
protected by battle planes; that sudden and
unfortunate changes have been made in the
type of motor to be used, and that no serious
| air campaign can possibly be undertaken by
the American flyers during the year 1918
1t must be assumed that much if not ALL
this is eXagGcration. 1t is scarcely conccIv-
able that the War Department. with un-
limited money. with tens of thousands of
men in flying schools. with great automobile
industries already organized for manufactur-
ing air machines, and with the necessity for
fighting fleets ever before it, should fall down
so completely in this direction Such a con-
d!tlon might mean actual disaster fact
which the President must know and must
have guarded against
The value OF aircraft was never more ap-
parent than it is at this moment British
Flyers have been spreading CONSERVATION in
many parts of Germany by the boldncss of
their raids. 1ncalculable damage has been
inflicted upon German war plants behind the
mes The German people have been thrown
INTO panic repeatedly by enemy machines
dropping dynamite from the sky, and the
armies at the front, all men know, could
not operate at all in this war without the
support Of the air scouts
The two absolutely vital enterprises in this
war, SO far as the United States is concerned
, arc shpbuilding and aircraft production
Upon this there is no difference of opinion
on either side of the Atlantic Ocean With
out ships, this nation is impotent without
aircraft, its operations abroad cannot be de-
cislVe however many men 1T may be pos
siblc to place in blind trenches Shin con-
struction is proceeding. il may not be NOV
ing ahead with the energy that would he
WISHED but 1t is going forward day and night
If the American people could be assured that
the aircraft program keeping pace with
other war plans a fresh feeling OF relief
would spread over the country If they could
| be assured that this program was actually
| moving faster than other plans, the whole
! nation would rejoice.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
News of Fifty Years Ago

the Ff,h IH.ary pisires IN ,ns piaes Of GEN.
The J., United States senate yesterday PASSED
Supreme Court the VETO Of the President
mas the Tra Nr@ cs sy h
District in Congress
Sorh as hns Ia hey
In nnsGh scnoea Yesterday annonea Rus,
burgess. prominent Kad!cn;, 10 be Mayor OF
Rain ana snow for the last six or eight days
trymsn are econ coming to town and trade is ac-
eommodaiion trains daily s.sept Sunday bo-
lee eadp yssterSay G sela ' the dairy farm
ten acres, W comfortable dwelling. for the
n is cssd e a rn as Sas
Be-" sad Is Into ay
o2 ss m fs hs
as asa a source Of amusement, hit in the winding
OF an eye 1t has exp s, into the huge pro-
For e" This new order % Of 800
viii ovS! %' eeh
land although tsa II seems 70 be eopnea now to
i Is ergapizea for i no! positively known, i
by tho ferocions and bloody General Logan and
ha s he uno 8taSr 50 in
1"s to d
lima. IT is now known that q strong lodge or
camp exists In Knoxville, right at Brown IS
home and there are several others In Tennessee.
Here Is one Of the mysterious publicat ions.
written in largo letters and blood-red ink, or
blood itself, and posted in a public place In
wolf Hole. Bloody Month.
Fair Moon. First Hour
"GENEIeAL ORDER NO. 1.
"shrouded Brothers of Knoxville, Div. No 60:
"Thc Grand Past Giant commands you. The
dark md dismal hour draws nigh. Some live
to-day--to morrow die.
"Thc billet. red and the right are ours.
March, you will begin to scatter tho clouds OF
GRAND cYcLops, g. c. T."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
SEEN ON THE SIDE
by Henry Edward Warner.

The Stuck Muse.
What shall tho rhymster write to-day
a lifting. skipping roundeluy
Or more sombre theme?
Shall he his pen in honey dip.
Or nectar from tho lily sip.
Or loves sweet passions dream?
Or, vuls arizing to the taste
Shall he his space unheeding waste.
In parody jest?
Mayhap. throw off some lido thought
From frothy fashions fancy caught
What mood would suit you bestf
Suppose he calls his turtle dove
To sing fittle song OF love.
Does that appeal to you?
Some folk. you know. would read and sigh
And brush a teardrop from tho eye.
Who love to bill and COO!
Come quickly Say. what shall we write?
Our time is short and space Is tight,
And thought is failing flat!
very well then--snce you choose
Not 10 assist tho sluggard muse,
Wen let 1t 60 at that!
OVEN close with this and simply write
OF nothing very much Tonight
In other words. stand patti
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Voice Of the People
Letters muAt give the name nnu nj.
drcas of he writer. Ss.Eac viii not b.
publiahcd II writer SO rcQuchtS.
A Reply to I'll. w. W.

a Reply to "H. w. w"
TO the Editor Of Tie Times Dispatch:
Sir read An article IN your Issue
of Monday signed III. w w" | wish
TO say | have never read such an ~
logical enusion. In the i.rst place he
defends the efforts OF the L'ionlUIl ION
Commissioner in trying TO obtain al
Increased appropriated. ara !ot he
faiiS to say tnat at;tr che Legislature
Cut II down from 100000 to S5cOvr,
that Governor Davis cut II down TO
100000. Way did ne not blame Cover
nor Davis Tor dc.rg this? CpnSistsncy
is a jewel, winch correspondents as
we'll aS critics should not overlook.
again ne Attacks the Legislature for
Its cNIraNaE2ncs in raising *:i!arieS and
creating nf% Offices. - ii. w. W.
aware OF the fact that the STATE DILL
cials are cntitlcd TO Il decent living
and tiat a p eSent salary OF $500 only
equals $500 four years ago in purchas-
Ing power. Is II. Is. " ALSO aware
OF tn. iaci that owing TO the war and
the Increased cost OF living all BUSH
hess corporations have increased the
pay OF tneir employees from SO 10 100
poor Office holder TO- II he were not
Dor he would not want the Office.
Besides, does II. w. w" want an
FIucated, capable man u deN ste his
,icRts and his life TO the service OF
&c State, and VIXEN he retUcs from Old
age to have nothing lcft for the in
evitable rainy day when will cor.
iainiy be the fate OF r.arly al II than
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
The Comnrltcr.


The commuter IS a fellow who commutes
And is usually standing in his boots.
Hanging TO swinging strap
Falling woman's lap
Entertaining the conductor in disputes
He's optimistic person, in his way,
Getting home in quite distressing disarray;
Yet, although it's inconvenient.
PrediSpoSed to be lcnient
With the crushing. grinding combine. as he may
lie is loaded to the guards with meat and bread,
Lard and butter and provisions. toes to head:
But you rarely hear him cussing,
Or with anybody fussing,
Though his shirt is often fraZZled TO shred.
He Is hardy burden-bcaring beast
Ana q pleasant ma tured chap. to say the least;
While some people might be tearing
AT their hair. rudcly swearing;
He's mild in conversation a priest.
SO let's drink to the fellow who commutes.
Who is practiced in the art Of shooting chutes!
In his share of the hereafter.
May he join with song and laughter
With the most select OF those who tune the
lutes!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
Health Talks, by DR.. VIM. Brady
'.oryri.ni i9i5 hy Hationui Newspaper aci'ie.I
SffII Having Scycn-Ycur Itch.

other city bears the interesting information
that the health administration of some villages
is about as important in the estimation II the
village fathers: as is the ventilation of the
this rash which doctors say is the seven year
ii"h, and a great many adults are afflicted with
the cause, unless IL IS something in the diet.
Working in q bank, have occasion to notice
how prevalent the trouble is. There has been
talk Of closing the schools but the school
board decided against it,"
Closing the schools for scabics! IT is n sad
commentary on the blindness of otherwise en-
The schools are too often closed for contagious
disease; worse still. some bcnighted health ofIi-
Ger 'fumigates' the sch oOlroom and pronounccs
the danger past. This practice reminds ono of
bumped child whipping the floor that bumped
him. Fumigation is dcplorablc waste OF good
money. and no protection TO public health. It
community in time OF epidemic. II is too much
IKE closing the stable after the old marc has
gone
The seven year Itch was 10 named in the
n ana ages OF aanita,ion,rhe limo before soap
~. az ~ typhoid lever or smallpox or any other
MIN disease The itch mite Is not particular
ABOUT the social status OF The host 80 long M
nc hurrowinE is good and The medical talent Of
the community not utilized carly and often
nrs hours ~ i4ng enough for any Intelligent
six days too long " 80" :" ~ ic"hl
Carefully examined before the pc,ure 60
n an uu up hy maitrcatment scahics Chc itch)
may ne diagnoged At by any wcIi.trainnd
physician. and it's absolute cure /. mot,, 10y o1
III, VI aWo VIGOROUS inunctions with scIent inc
and lard not s Endhnnnr ointment tnot sulphur
lection by boiling OF all cio,hins and hnd Gh,h
'"S '"ne may nave been infested with the in.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28
THURSDAY, MARCH rs, 1918.

Result of Hndenburg's gamble IN the
destinies of nations hangs on the turn Oh Il
card Happily for humanity, that caro- Is
held by the allies, and they will play it when
The opportune time comes. While the Ger
man hordes are wearing themselves down TO
the point of utter exhaustion, their lines
stripped for re-enforcements, the allied
strategical reserves are fresh, eager and UNI
touched When their weight is thrown into
the balance, it will mark the beginning OF
the end, and that end will be one of disaster
for Berlin and its frenzied dream Of world
domination.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-28

all men who have become twenty-one years
of age since June 8. 1917, which has been
amended by Senator New to provide for uni
versal military training of men between the
ages OF nineteen and twonty-one. This, it is
estimated, would bring approximately Co.,
900 well-traned youths to the colors each
year. In no other way than by the adoption
of this or similar measure can this country
make itself safe for the development OF it's
own free institutions to say nothing of the
democracy Of the world. Battle events of
tho past few days should remove forever the
last vestige of opposition.