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The Robesonian., 1918-06-17

Because they are making large
profits out of the war, zinc and lead
mine operators are willing to pay IN
creased taxes, Temple Chapman, o1
Joplin, Mo-, told the House OF Con
gress ways and means committee
Thursday during hearings on new wa, va,
revenue tax legislation. He IS the
first witness to flatly advocate IN
creasing the taxes on his industry
Since the life Of the mines IS short
Mr.. Chapman suggested that IN fix
ing higher tax rates the committee
should take cognizance OF the fact tina
large profits are warranted,
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17

VI. M. Singletary, Lumberton R.
thompson, Lumberton, R. 4.
Burnt Swamp, $3.50: chairm. y
- p. humphrey, Red Springs, R. 2.
man, F. L. Blue, Fairmont.
Iaddy, to be determined; chair.
ina4' worth Burns, Lakeview, S. c..
HoWeellsvllle, S36,27S; chairman, N
a. hlnlaW, Lumberton, R. Z.
Lumber Bridge, $69,674: chairman
0ev. ., l.. Jenkins, Lumber Bridge.
Lumberton, S11O,748; chairman, R
=. Lawrence, Lumberton.
Maxton, $77,682; chairman, A. ]
Mckinnon, Maxton.
:, Orrum, $20,438; chairman, Marshal
Shepherd, Orrum.
Parkton, s26,95O; chairman, J. G
Hughes, Parkton.
Pembroke, s42,57O; chairman, R. H
liyermore, Pembroke.
Raft Swamp, s16,o1S; chairman, ]
A. Carlyle, Buie, R. F. D.
Rennere. to be determined; chair
man, A. NJ. Tolar, Rennert.
Red Springs, S72,3sO; chairman
Rev. H. NJ Dixon, Red Springs.
Rowland, to be determined; chair
man, Geo. K. McNeill, Rowland.
| Saddletree, S19,778; chairman, G.
Harrell, Rennert, r. F. D.
Shannon. to be determined; chair
| man, J.N. Clark, Shannon
st. Pauls, S63,778; chairman, Prof
T. S. league, St. Pauls.
Smiths, s61,82O; chairman, A. 4
| White. Maxton, R. F. D.
| Sterlings, S33,74s; chairman Pitt
| man Barnes, Barnesville.
Thompson, $133,95 chairman
/ Spurgeon Mclean, McDonalds.
Whitehouse, SS7.362; chairman
| w. T. Jenrette, Marietta.
| Wishart, 1886; chairman, J. {
! Stansel, Attention
Some people in the county hav
Keen buying War Savings stamps reg
ulariy and will continue to DO SO, Du
only small per cent of the county
quota has been purchased so far.
| With the proper amount Of work
and that that will be done there is n
| doubt-Robeson's quota will no doul
be oversubscribed at the close cf I'll
drive June 2S.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
ON ITALIAN
FRONT NOW
Great Austrian Offensive Against
Italians Has Begun-Italian and
Allied Armies Are Holding
AustrianS.

The long-awaited Austrian often
,sive against the Italians began Satur-
day morning at z o'clock on the fr~ mt
from the Asiago plateau to the sea,
a front of nearly 100 miles.
The latest news from the front is to
the effect that the Italians have driv-
en- the Austrians back across the riv-
er Piave. Quiet prevails on the
French front.
Austrian troops and heavy artillery
are endeavoring to break down the
resistance of the Italians, who are
aided by French and British forces.
This mornings summary of war news
says:
The Italian and Allied armies are
bravely sustaining the weight of the
Austrian forces, which are attacking
along the front of the Italian theatre
from the northwest of the Asiago
plateau eastward to the Piave river
and thence along that stream to where
it Joins the headwaters of the Adria-
tic sea, front Of nearly 100 miles.
The Austrians having made exten-
.sive preparations for the drive by
bringing up strong reinforcements in
men and guns, many of them coming
from the former battle line in Ru-
mania and Galicia as result of the
debacle in the east, are using them
without stint in the effort to debodcn
from the mountain passes and cross
The Piave river and gain the Venetian
plains.
Everywhere the fighting is of ar
extremely sanguinary character, espe-
cially east of the Asiago plateau, in
the Brenta valley and on Monte
Grappa. In the initial struggle the
enemy succeeded in capturing severa,
front line positions in the mountain
region from the British and also in
crossing the Piave. Counter attacks
have restored all the positions in the
mountains, including territory t. 2
depth oe 1000 yards along a 2,50(
ward front captured from the British
At last accounts the allied troops eve
rywhere were strongly holding the
Amy and King Victor Emmanuers
men were calamity striving to throw
back the invaders across the Piave
The Italians have taken more thar
1000 Austrian prisoners among them
80 officers.
AS yet the Vienna war Office has
given only brief mention to the bat
LIE Say lllS tlldC CllO Vlletli cli Al ~
had invaded the Settle Cor1muni pla
teau, lying at an altitude Of 2,40O fee
northwest of Asiago, and that up tt
noon Sunday more than 10000 1tal
ians, English and French soldiers ant
considerable number of guns hat
been captured.
With the commencement of tn
long-expected Austrian offensive th'
fighting in France has simmered dow.
almost to subnormal, except south
west of Scissors where the Frencl
have delivered several violent at
tacks against the Germans holding
territory captured last week. Wher
the enemy week ago was throwing
thousands upon thousands OF me1
against the allied lines between
Montdidier and Noyon Sunday say
him worn out with his useless effort
and his forces sadly depleted throug
men killed and wounded.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17

since June 5, 1917, who has contract
ed marriage since May 18, 1917,
claims deferred classification on the
ground Of dependency resulting from
marriage the fact of dependency re
sulting from his marriage will be dis,
regarded as a ground for deferred
classification unless the dependent is
a child of the marriage, born or un-
born on or before June 9, 1913, IN
which case a registrant upon satis-
factory proof being made shall be
placed in Class 2.
"D. Nothing contained in this
amendment to rule 5 shall be constru-
ed as requiring the transfer to Class
2 of any registrant who has been fin
ally classified in Class l on the. af-
firmative finding that his marriage
the primary view Of evading military
service. !, ;,
"Instruct all local boards forthwith
to re-classify all cases involving mar
riages since May Is, 1917, in accord
ance with the above"
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
RED SPRINGS PERSONALS.
A Glimpse of the Passing Throng.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Red Springs, June 15.-Mrs. Charles
Hyatt of Washington, D. c., is the
guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. ]. Council.
Mrs. John w. Graham and family
spent Thursday in Purvis with Mrs.
Graham's father, Mr.. Adams.
Mrs. Graham Nicholson Of Mt. Gil
lead, has bee nthe guest of her sister
Mrs P. .Lisl for the past week. Mrs.
Nicllolson's husband, who is a cap
tain in the army, recently sailed for
France.
Mrs. Thomas Davies and little
daughter, Of Augusta, are the guests
of Mrs. Davies parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. NJ. Dixon.
Miss Agnes Cox is spending tie
weekend in Kinston.
Mr.. Tom Lovin left last week fo1
Norfolk, Va, where he has accepted
work
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Earnest McPhaul
and son, J. E. Jr., and Miss Gladys
Toon spent Thursday in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Vaughn Of Ardlussa is the
guest of her sister Mrs. J. H. Mckay
Miss Louisa Dixon has returned
from Jacksonville, Fla, where she
was maid of honor at the wedding Of
her cousin, Miss Paula Comfy.
Mrs. Tom deVane, who has beer
visiting in town for the past week
left Saturday to join her husband
Lieut.. T. A. deVane, who is stationed
at Camp Sewer.
Prof. j. r. Poole of Lumberto1
spent while in Red Springs Satur
| day afternoon.
Mr.. J NJ. Hall has returned from
Ft. Mcpherson, Atlanta, Ca, where
he went to join Major Longs hospl
tai unit. MI. Hall failed to pass th'
physical examination for oversea
duty.
Messrs. A. B. Pearsall and VIM
Jones are spending the weekend a
! Wrightsville.
Mrs. J. D. Mclean and children ar
spending several weeks at Wrlghts
vile Beach.
Miss Almena Mcleod, who taugh
at Goldsboro the past year, IS at nom
| for the summer.
Miss Berta Cox has returned fror
Smithfield, where she has been teacn
ing school. g.
| Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Parker OF 81
SPauls and Mr. and Mrs. Lyn Parke
of Raleigh are spending the week-en
with Rev. and Mrs. A. j. Parker.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
American Prisoners Paraded
Through German Towns.

A Geneva dispatch of the 18th
states that American and British
prisoners, together with French CO.
lonial troops, recently captured by
the Germans, are being paraded
through the streets of the Rhine
towns to impress the population, ac-
cording to advices from Strassburg
received in Basel.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
AMENDMENT TO SELECTIVE
SERVICE REGULATIONS.
Marriage Since Enactment of Selec-
tive Draft Law Will Not Be Ac-
cepted as Ground for Exemption
Excapt in Corfaip Cases
Except in Certain Cases.

Marriage since the enactment of the
selective draft law no longer will be
accepted as cause for exemption from
military service except in the case of
men VINO have become of age since
June 5, 1917 who may be exempted
if they married before January Is,
1918, the date on which the joint res
olution requiring their registration
was introduced in Congress.
Drastic amendments to the draft
regulations were announced Friday
night by Provost Marshal General
Crowder under which local boards are
required to re-classify all cases in
cluding such marriages. Dependency
claims on account of children of such
marriages will be allowed where chill
dren are "born or unborn before June
9, 1915"
Following is an order sent to al
State draft executives:
"Please promulgate at once to To-
cal boards the following important
amendment to the selective service
regulations:
"Rule 5, Section 72, SSR is amended
to read as follows:
"Rule Five A-The fact of depend
ency resulting from the marriage Of
a registrant who has become 21 years
of age since June 5, 1917, and who
has married since the date Of the in
PRODUCTION of the joint resolution il
Congress requiring his registration, tx
wit, Jan. Is, 1918, will be disregardee
as a ground for deferred classifition.
"B. If registrant who has at
tained the age of 21 since June 5
1917, and who has contracted marriag'
subsequent to the date Of the enact
ment of the selective service law t.
wit, May II, 1917, but on or prior t.
Jan. Is, 1918, claims deferred classi
fication on the ground Of dependenc.
resulting from his marriage the fac
of dependency resulting from his mar
riage will be disregarded as groun'
for deferred classification unless tn
dependent is a child of the marriag
born or unborn on or previous to Jun
9, 1918, in which case such a regis
trant upon satisfactory proof bein
made shall be classified in Class 2.
&C. If registrant, other than on
who has attained the age Of Fl year
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
Arrested on Charge of Desertion

Faulk Davis of the Fairmont sec
tion was arrested Thursday by Rural
Policeman w. C. Britt on the charge
of army desertion. Davis registered
and failed to fill out a questionnaire
or to answer when he was called by
the board. He will be taken to Camp
Jackson this evening.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
Ordered to Reclassify Registrars

The local army exemption board
has been directed by the War De-
partment to reclassify and place in
Class 1 all men of draft age who have
married since May 18, 1918, and
before that time, except
in cases where the wives of such reg
istrants gave birth to child prior to
June 9, 1918. These will be placed
in Class 2.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
Boys At Camp Getting Along
DVyS al
Fine.

"When you see my folks tell Il, them
quest Of practically all the Robeson
county registrants at Camp Jackson so
made Of Mr.. F. Grover Britt. Of The
Robesonian's staff, who spent Friday,
Saturday and yesterday with the boys
at camp.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
Case of Smallpox in Town.

County Health Officer w. A. Nc
Phaul reports that Mrs. M. A. Geddie
has smallpox at her home, on the
Elizabethtown road where it crosses
the Virginia & Carolina Southern
railroad.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
THE RECORD OF DEATHS.
Mrs. Sarah "Fleet' Moore of Or
rum, r. I.

rum, <. I.
Mrs. Sarah 'Fleet" Moore, aged 65
years died at the home Of Mr.. How
ard Watts on R. 1 from Or;un
Thursday afternoon. Deceased hao
been sick for several weeks. Inter.
ment was made in the Collins bury
ing grounds Friday.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
FIRST BARN OF TOBACCO.
Special to The Robesonian.

Pembroke, June 15.-Messrs Wes-
ley Kirby and W. A. Cox, who live
near Pembroke, cut their first barn Of
tobacco today This is the first barn
of tobacco we have heard Of being
cut in Robson county this year.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
Robson Boy Among Dangerously
Wounded,

Mr.. Allen Hayes of the Marietta
section has been advised that his son
Mr.. Grady Hayes has been dangerous
ly wounded at the front in France.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
Beatrice Myers, Colored.

Beatrice Myers, colored, aged 20
years, died at her home in ''Newtown"
Saturday.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17

Give up your luxuries that the
Kaiser may be made to give up his
ambitions.
The Robesonian., 1918-06-17
Infant Son of MIR. and Mrs. Van

Lawrence Ernest, 16-months- old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Van Skipper OF
| West Lumberton, died yesterday
Death was due to colitis.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
SUGAR
By Earl ID. Babst,

Pres't American Sugar Refining Co.
The cane sugar refners of the
United States since the outbreak of
the European war have safeguarded
the sugar supply of the country and
have maintained the lowest prices for
sugar in the world. This brilliant
achievement was the result of indi-
vidual efforts of the refners.
On October l, 1917, all sugar re-
finers entered into voluntary con-
tract with the United States Food
Administrator under the terms of
which they purchase all their sugars
through an International Sugar Com
mittee. They are now, and have been
since that time, conducting them
selves in accordance with the terms
of that agreement.
The International Sugar Committee
controls the distribution of sugar for
half of the civilized world.
It's efforts are extended toward
stabilizing and adjusting the price
and distribution of sugar in such a
way as to stimulate production, elm
mate speculation and maintain the
cost of sugar to the consumers at
fair and reasonable price.
Upon the success of the operations
of this committee will depend the out
come for year 1918.
The allied countries will continue
to come to the United States and the
West Indies for the larger portion
of their sugar requirements. The
present outlook is for increased pro-
duction in Cuba.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1.-THE APP
parent collapse of the Russo-German
peace negotiations has caused another
Foreign Secretary Won Kuehlmann
and Quarter General Won Ludendorff,
the right hand man of Won linden
burg, are this time the storm centres.
Won Kuehlmann's resignation is
demanded by annexationists as re-
suit of his "no annexation programme,
outlined at Brest-Litovsk.
General Won Ludenorff's position is
not clear. Reports of his resignation
are repeatedly made and denied in the
German press.
In the meantime, the Socialists,
headed by Phillip Scheidemann, have
launched in the Reichstag furious
attack on the German proposals for
territory.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

The Gas Consumers Association of
this state was organized at Clarks-
burg last Friday, the board of
directors held a meeting at Fairmont
Monday night and committee from
that body met the representatives of
the pipe lines in conference at Fair
mont Tuesday at the suggestion of
Governor Cornwell. The interest be-
ing manifested in the consumers
association brings encouragement to.
those who had about given up the
hope of relief in this connection. The
membership in the association costs
$25 annually for municipal incorpora-
tons, corporations association or
individuals doing business as industrial
consumers and 81 annually for
domestic consumers. Those interest
ed in this movement should join.
Checks and money orders can be
made to George W. Dudderar, Clarks-
burg, or the money given to any
member of the board of, directors
which is made up Of one man from
every community.
The lack of interest on the part of
the state council of defense and the
failure of many Of the county councils
of defense to organize places West
Virginia in a bad light. The war
work of the state is either being con-
Quoted by volunteers or being neglect-
ed altogether Autocracy has thrown
down the gauntlet to Democracy
and the United States has taken up
the challenge. There is but one duty
now of every citizen and that is to
do all in his or her power to help win
the war.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

NEW YORK, Jan. 7.-"Unless the
United States Government co-cperates
with Mexico in the adjustment Of that
country's problems, the two nations
will sooner or later be. involved in a
great war.
"This is the greatest international
issue and the most serious problem
facing the United States today aside
from it's war with Germany. Upon
the manner in which America deals
with Mexico will depend the future of
her trade with all Latin America"
In these words, Emeterio de la
Cara, Jr., high counsellor in the
Cabinets of Diaz, Madero and Huerta,
yesterday summed up his address on
"The Mexican Situation" He spoke
under the auspices Of the Institutional
Synagogue, at the Mount Morris
Theatre, Harlem.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
WEST VIRGINIA PLAYS THE
COUNTRY'S BIGGEST TEAMS
AT BASKETBALL THIS
SEASON

M0RGANTOWN, Jan. 5.--The
West Virginia University basketball
schedule for 1918 as announced by
Director Stansbury here today is
easily one Of the most attractive ever
arranged for University five even
the prospects for a strong team to
play it are not exceptionally bright
due to the inroads of the war nthe
ranks of the floor Tuesday and the
latter part Of the same week brief
trip will be taken On which three of
West Virginia's strongest and most
important rivals nthe floor will be
met, i. e., Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh;
Wash-Jeff at Washington and Marietta
at Marietta This will be very
strenuous trip and no doubt will
result in some reverses for the Old
Gold and Blue. Two weeks later
Pittsburgh will be played son the home
floor in the final and most important
game to beplayed in the firstsemester.
A recess Ct two weeks viii be given
the Acor men following the Pitt game
here Jan. 25th, and then some very
important home games will be played
which VIA be followed by very ex-
tensive trip on which some Of the best
teams IN the east will be played in
Guiding Allegheny, Cornell, Syracuse,
Colgate and the Army. Only one
Varsity man of the 1917 team remains
for the team this year, and the new
material though promising is light.
The complete schedule follows:..
Jan. 9-Salem College at Morgan
town.
Jan 10-Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Jan. 11-Wash-Jeff at Washington, Pa.
Jan. IL Marietta at Marietta, Ohio.
Jan. 19-Fairmont Normal at Morgan
town.
Jan. Pittsburgh at Morgantown.
Feb. 9-Marietta at Morgantown.
Feb. 12-Davis Ellzins at Morgantown.
Feb. 15-Wesleyan at Morgantown
(Unsettled).
Feb. 10 Allegheny at Meadville, Pa.
Feb. 10 Syracuse at Syracuse, N. 7.
Feb. 20-St. Lawrence at Canton, N. Y.
Feb 21-Cornell at Ithaca, N. Y.
Feb. 22-Colgate at Hamilton, N. Y.
Feb. 23-Army at West Point, N. Y.
Mar. Wesleyan at Buckhannon,
w. Va. Unsettled
Mar. 2-Davis Elkins at Elkins.
Mar. wesleyan at Fairmont, Gun
settled).
Mar. Wash-Jeff at Morgantown.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
NORMAL SUGAR SUPPLY
SOON, FOOD BOARD SAYS

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ia return
to a normal sugar supply for the
nation is not likely to be long deferred.
The Food Administration made this
announcement tonight in outlining
plans to increase the allotment Of
sugar to confectioners and manufac-
urers Of food products containing
sugar.
The so per cent allotment to which
confectioners were limited when the
shortage became acute win be in
creased to 80 per cent Its continu-
ance will depend upon efforts to re-
duce the sugar content Of confection-
cry and soft drinks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

WASHINGTON, Jan, 6.--"The in
terests of peace have been greatly
advanced by the direct restatement of
British war aims
This opinion prevailed today among
all diplomats and official representa-
tives Of the Administration who ven
tured comment on the speech of
Premier David Lloyd George in Lon
don, Saturday.
The point gained was asserted to
be that even if the warning nations
are not talking to each other, they
are talking at each other. The next
step is expected to be Encouragement
of the maximum terms, which have
now been stated by both sides.
The logical outcome Of such frank
ness, it was declared, minght easily
result in an informal peace conference,
the most necessary preliminary step
to permanent peace.
AS another result Of the latest
developments it was the opinion Of
neutral diplomats that if peace does
not come within six months the war
will last at least for another three
year period.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

XNORFoLK, Va, Jan. IA plot to
destroy this city-the centre of the
war activities of the United States
was declared by the authorities to be
responsible for series of fires which
ievelled two blocks in the heart Of
Norfolk's business district today.
Martial law has been declared. To-
night more than $500 marines and
bluejackets from nearby naval stations
are assisting the police and Home
Guards in maintaining order and pre-
venting candalism.
Five men have been arrested sus-
picion of starting the fires.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
TO TAKE CONTROL
OF OIL BUSINESS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.--The gov
eminent is preparing to take control
of the oil supply, under the fuel ad-
ministration. A man has been select
ed to take charge and his name will
be made public with the announce
ment of the governments decision.
It is understood that the govern
ment's plans are not fully matured
and will not be until the new APP
pointee makes an investigation.
Licensing of the oil industry from
the wells to the wholesaler is con-
templated.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
WASHINGTON, Jan. /

WASHINGTON, Jan. High
hopes are held in responsible quarters
that the war will end in the present
year with the accomplishment Of the
purposes for which this nation enter
ed the conflict. 1t is felt, however,
that the present military situation
prevents a discussion of peace with
the serious hope q arriving at an
agreement on terms.
The informal conversations be-
tween the United States and the allies
are not focused so much on peace
terms as on the question Of how best
to counterfeit the propaganda being
put forth systematically and siren
uously by Germany.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
NEW TRUCK

Geo. e. Cain, proprietor of The Bel
ington Garage, has assembled and
build one of the Ford Smith Trucks at
the Garage. A demonstration of this
truck was given today when it was
placed in service in hauling Sugar
Loaf Flour. At times it was loaded
with $500 pounds of flour and moved
off with perfect ease and swiftness.
Albert Ware was at the wheel and
proved himself an efficient chauffeur.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
SLIPPERY ROADS
HOLD UP TRAFFIC

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Tuesday, Jan.S.--Slippery
ice coated roads have upset traffic be-
tween the camps and headquarters.
General Pershing himself becoming a
victim this morning when his automo-
bile stalled between two hills and was
unable to go forward or backward.
The general walked several miles
through the snow and slush to his des-
tination.
"a large ward in one of the hos
ritals containing many patients with
the doctors and nurses in attendance
has been quarantined because of the
discovery of case of scarlet fever.