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The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
WHAT WE FIGHT FOR.

The nigh aims of America and her
allies are we'll expressed in President
Wilson'S greetings to France on Bas-
tile day:
AS France celebrated our Fourth
ol July, so Go we celebrate her Four
Ieeenth, keenly conscious of comrade-
snip Of arms and of purpose Of which
we are deeply proud. The sea seems
very, narrow today, France is so close
aHeiighbor to our hearts. The war is
:selng fought to save ourselves from
ihtolerable things, but it is also being
1uf hands to each other, to the great
Iought TO save mankind. We extend
peoples with whom we are associated
ilha iha to the peoples everywhere who
iove right and prize justice as thing
1eyond price, and consecrate ourselves
once more to the noble enterprise o1
peaee and justice, realizing the great
eonceptions that have lifted Francs
shd America high among the fire; peo
nneS nnS OF the world. The French flae
t,les ues today from the staff Of the White
house, and America is happy to IL
n0nor to that flag"
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
UNITED STATES CIVIL
SERVICE EXAMINATION
TELEPHONE OPERATOR

The United States Civil Service
commission announces an open COM
petitive examination for telephone op-
orator, for women only. Vacancies in
the position of telephone switchboard
operator in the various branches Of
the field service, fourth civil service
district, at $500 per annum, will be
filled from thi sexamination, unless
It's found in the interest Of the SER
vice to fill the vacancy by reinstate-
ment, transfer or promotion.
Until further notice, and On account
of the urgent needs of the service, ap-
plications will be accepted at any time.
Competitors will not be required to
report for examination at any place,
but will be rated on the following sub
jects, which will have the relative
weights indicated, on the scale of 100:
CD Education, 80; (2) Experience, 70.
Applicants must have the equiva-
lent of four grades Of common school
one years experience as an operator
education and must have had at least
in a large central office, or at least
two years experience as an operator
in any other branch exchange
Applicants will be admitted to this
examination regardless of their resi-
dence and domicile.
Applicants must submit with their
applications their photographs, taken
within two years. Tintypes or proofs
will not be accepted.
Statements as to education and ex-
perience are accepted subject to veri-
fication.
Applicants must have reached their
eighteenth birthday on the date of the
examination, but persons under thirty
years of age may be given preference
| in appointment.
This examination is open to all citi.
zens of the United States who meet
the requirements
Applicants should at once apply
for form 1871, stating the title o1
the examination desired, to the Civi
Service Commission, Washington, D
c., or to the secretary fourth civi
service district, Washington, D. G.. Ap
plirations should be properly execut
ed, excluding the medical certificate
and must be filed with the secretary
fourth cvl service dstrcttao;darorts}
fourth civil service district, Washing
ton n C.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
Mailing Yourself Money.

Every time you stick Thrift OF
War Savings Stamp on your card you
are mailing money to yourself to be
received later with interest. Cashing
in these stamps is going TO be better
than "getting money from hone,' foT
with the money comes the reminder
that you contributed to the great VIC
tory which then Will have been COM
pletely wen.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
Red Cross Tobacco sales-Farm
ers Respond Generously.

ASVA S4VS0 AOb0SNV 0CNANo = SS4 49,
ers Respond Generously.
Reported for The Robesonian.
The young ladies who are in charge
Of the Red Cross tobacco sales at the
three Lumberton warehouses have sue
ceeded nicely, the farmers responding
most generously to the appeals for a
handful Of tobacco from each wag-
on.
This work has just begun. In the
two days of last week-Thursday and
Friday-the sales amounted to $229.-
81.
The young ladies will continue their
efforts during the tobacco season
Miss Lillian Proctor is chairman of
the committee.
The gentlemen in charge of the se2-
eral warehouses have given us mater.
ial aid in this work. We are most
grateful to them
CANINE MacNEILL.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29

Poor is the land to luxury a prey
When seek only wealth from day to day.
To stocks and bonds, add acfes by the rood,
z@zsz r. ?.
Though rich the land with ev'ry prospect bright
Self much that nothing Alright,
The byre and barn is full of golden store
And yet unsatisfied-they seek for
But richer far the land where womanhood
Is held the "summum bonun' Of all good,
Through her, that home like Angels dream,
Her gentle sway is full of love and truth
Her Will commands regards from YOUTH
Her smile, brings light and comfort everywhere
And she doth all our joys and sorrows share. -
Blest woman! richest gift to Eden sent
What though through her we forth from Eden went,
Since that sad day, along the way Of life,
Man finds his greatest comfort wife,
Womanhood the crownng glory Of the land
The destiny of the homes is in thine hand,
No power which suffrage gives that mOrtals
*@e+
Ill fares the land where happy homes decay,
Where woman fails to rule in gentle way,
'Tis here her God created right to rule,
And at her knee earliest best school.
~ ill.,
'Ts womanhood gives glory to the
And-W Womanhood-can either bless ban
''''' 0''~' 7~*4es. -
Home without woman is desert place,
Without a Of light, or love or grace.
Her gentle presence fills hearts with joy *e
And life becomes pure gold-without alloy. d-44s
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29

T. s. Food Administration.
Br'er Tater amt skeerin' up a
yhos' wen he say we alls mus eat
less wheat en- less meat en- save all
de fat en- sugar we kin. We has ]lsC
rot ter feed dat big army er fghtin'
sojer boys, en- we kin do hit by eatln'
right smart mo- taters en- garden sass
en- eatin' mo- fish en- game. std er
pork and beef. Eff we ais don't
gin ter feed dem sojers right now
we'l1 be feedin. somehodH 10 LONG
On it Won't be Ha'4 ~
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
Crops Improving.

Farmers coming to town from the
country report crops coming OUT
considerably since the recent rains
The corn crop has improved greatly.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
OUR WOM ANHOOD.

By VIM. Laurie Hill
Read Before the Press Association of North Carolina
Asheville, n. c., July 24th, 1913.
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
Trinity EPISCOPAL.

1r1Hlty EplsCOpdI.
Wednesday $50 p. m, short eve
ring prayer with litany, intercession
for army and navy and short address
The Robesonian., 1918-07-29
NO ADVANCE IN PRICE

Mrs. Jack Fisher returned last
week to her home at Gastonia after
spending scme time here visiting rela-
tives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
PRESIDENT ASSA|LED FOR TAKING OVER
 CABLE AND EXPRESS
Republican Senators Declare Action is Forerunner of Permanent Government
 Ownership

Washington, November 21. President Wilson's action in aking over control and opera
 ion of marine cable systems md express agencies was wig orously criticized today in the
 anate by republican senators
 ho said it was part of a plan to establish permanent govern le ant ownership.
 he speakers were Senators Watson of Indiana; Kellogg of Minnesota and sherman of Illinois, and in the course of the debate the President was criti. riz | for his decision to go to Europe ',nd George Greet, c1iaiin,an of the com at.ee on public information. who, if as been reported, is to accompany the President, was also attacked
 senator Watson denounced the Presi- dent action in taking over cable lines as breach of faith ard charged that their conttol was inspired by a desire for government censorship of dispatches uurlng the peace conference so that the representatives of the European na- tions at the peace table may not know what is being said 1T the American Con- giess about the confctence
 SEEKS TO REPLY
 In the midst of he debate, Senator Lewis of Illinois. the democratic whip, sought tc reply to the republican sena- tors, but did not get recognition. He did however, offer resolution which woaId put Congress On record as favor ing government oHi ersaip or railroads aid telegraph ani tclephon. lines.-
 In declaring his belief that the Presi. dents action was breach of faith, Senator Watson said Congress voted this power for war purposes only.
 Why is that step taken?" asked the senator. ,..lii my belief 1t is taken sim ply because of the fact that the Presi- dent is loath. to. give up any power that we have clothed him with, and that these about him, including those of the cabinet, do not intend to relin- 1uish that power upless compelled to do 90 by legislative action.
 NOT NECESSARY
 We are left to the wide field of con-
 (Continned on psge Tue.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22

These statistics of the American air victories have been officially revealed to the Associated Press for the first tine The authorities now feel that the deeds of the American aviators should be made known. together with other information on this branch of the subject.
 On November II, The day of the sign ing Of the armistice, there were actual ly engaged on the front 740 American planes. 744 pilots. 457 ohservsrs and 23 aerial gunners.
 Of the total number of planes, 329 were of the pursuit type, 296 were for observation and 115 were bombers.
 In addition, several hundred planes of various types were being used al the instruction camps when the war ended.
 Between September 12 and November II the air forces operating with the First army alone dropped 10S,984 kilo- grams (about 120 tons) of high explo- sives on the enemy lines and supply depots and railheads behind his lines
 It is not yet known what was ac- complished on other portions of the front.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
INTEREST CENTRED ON WHAT NATIONS
 WILL PARTICIPATE
Each Nation Taking Part In Peace Conference To ] Be Regarded as a
 Unit

Washington, November 21. Aside from the personnel of the American delegation, and the preparation for President Will sons journey to France, inter est here in the peace confer ence centers on what nations are to participate in the delib- erations.
 The entente powers and the United and their representatives will outline a plan of procedure for the conference. These powers aleo will Geterrnine the cx- tent of the participation Of other na- tions which have declared var on the central powers. others which only sev- cred diplomatic relations, still others which observed "a benevolent neutrality ly, the neutral nations which might seek representation on the ground that their future will be vltally affected by the expected decisions of the conference.
 EACH NATION UNIT
 Each nation admitted to participation in the conference will be regarded as a unit. The number of it's commissioners or delegates will not matter nor is 1t expected that decisions will be recorded on the basis of majority votes of these units. If the usual rules governing such international gatherings are observed at Versailles, and officials here believe they will be, no attempt will be made to bind minorities to the opinions held by a majority of the commissioners. Each na- tion will be free to adhere to any declar- ation of principles proposed to the con- ference or to withhold its assent
 In The Hague conventions number of governments declined to accept certain rules laid down and others did so only with reservations which were set out with great exactness in the protocol ret these divergent views did not prevent the agreement of the cenferees upon the great principles. the adoption of which was the main object of the powers which conceived and brought together the in- ternationa1 gathering.
 Nothing has yet been officially an-
 (Contfnaed on Page Two.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
AMERICANS PARTICIPATE

WaSnlnSlo ton, november 2i.-An American battle squadron, probably including five dreadnaughts, com handed by Rear Admiral Hugh Rod man. and operating as unit of the British Grand fleet, participated today in the passing of German sea power
 The identity of American naval craft in European waters never has been disclosed. The dreadnaughts orig inally sent over were selected because they burned coal as the British gov ernInent had difficulty in maintaining supply of fuel oil.
 The original group may have been relieved, however, and more modern ships sent in their place. They have been on duty with the Grand fleet IS months. The first ships sent over were destroyers and the original force has been supplemented very largely sincs then, With orders for approxi- mately e75 more destroyers, not a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
Women Form Internat
 Association of Com fsS

Chicago, November 21.-The Inter ss tional Woman's Association Of eonraefa was organized at conference ef sentative women from diffteenf naEt today.
 The purpose of the new eras.tEs ion is to advance the interes v rom in professional. industrial ecAa't cial work throughout the wr aa " mite all women for mutual Srfuine@
 Miss Florence King q ti9tctsa was elected president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
GERMAN DESTROYER SUNK
MORE U-BOATS SURRENDER

week has passed that has not seen new craft delivered and promptly sent overseas.
 American destroyers, presumably still are kept on patrol and " duty until all German suram8rin1N fe accounted for
 Publication in Berlin of avfsfv FAS4. sius' expose of conditions i tic ffsAfls man navy, especially with 3ssAeE ia the enemy submarines, il sE 4t&4} s naval officials here the pro sA sfe M son why the amended arnis ics taf forced the Germans to turn 4s ss;t, undersea craft instead of 16l s YfFst decided upon It is thought to4 she Versailles council either ieas4ai5 through it's intelligence channs ss. were told frankly by the Gerr 'thorities that their fleet of su ss bles did not include as marv 1 boats. The opinion here is th&4 Kos more than 100 submarines eaM aa turned over to the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
KING TO SUCCEED
 JOHN w. DAVIS
 SOLICITOR GEN

Washington, November c1 III nomination of former SoAaE General John w. Davis to b 4 bassador to Great Britain yyna ~ firmed lnte today by the Sena
 The Senate nlso confirme, appointment of Alexander c. a of Atlanta, as solicitor gener succeed MT. Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
HUNS WANT INyEsTiG CATION

London November 2l.--A dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Copsnnagen says Hans Delbrueck and other German conservative politicians have appealed to the government to ap- point committee of impartial men, in- eluding prominent neutrals, to investigate accusations of breaches of international law by Germany during the war.
 The appeal said the investigation must he conducted regardless of the rank or dignity of the accused persons, so that
 the German people may be able to clear it's conscience.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
Second Session War Congress Came 10 End Late Yesterday
Final Day Marked By At tack on President-Clos- ing Session Regarded as
 Most Momentous in
 Nations History

Washington, November 21, The second session of the Sixty-fifth or War" Con- gress, which began last De cember 3, ended at , p. m. to- day under a resolution which had been adopted earlier in the day by the Senate, Al to IS, and by the House. without ob- jection.
 Since the third and final session of this Congress will begin in Il days-December 1.-the adjournment today was devoid of many of the spectacular features usually accompanying the ending of sessions. President Wilson did not go to the cap- itol, because no legislation requiring his attention was passed by either body. and only small groups of members and spec tators waited for the falling of the favel of Vice President Marshall and Speaker Clark.
 Very little business was transacted in either house during the day, most of the Senate's time being taken up in spir- ited debate, while the House. after pass ing the adjournment resolution. recessed until just before 5 o'clock. The usual committees from the Senate and House waited on the President and were ad- vised that he had no eleventh-hour com munications to make.
 PRESIDENT ATTACKED
 The debate in the Senate was featured by an attack on President Wilson by Senators Watson of Indiana, Sherman of Illinois and Kellogg of Minnesota. re- publicans, who raised objections to hls action in taking over cable and express lines, and an address by Senator Reed of Missouri, democrat, vigorously op- posing the plan for a league of nations. No reply to the republican criticism was made from the democratic side, although Senator Lewis of Illinois, democratic whip, sought, but failed to receive, rec ognition. The appeal for a league of na- tions. however was defended by Sena- tor Phelan of California. democrat
 SIGNS DRY BILL
 During the day Congress formally com pleted and sent to President Wilson the bill for wartime prohibition, effective next July l. The President promptly signed the measure.
 Other matters on which action was taken before the closing gayels dropped were confirmation of former Solicitor General John w. Davis as American ambassador to Great Britain. and inden- mite postponement by the Senate. privi- leges and elections committee of action or the resolution propOBina a contest rf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
SURRENDERED AT 9:3o
LEFT KEEL SUNDAY

Amsterdam. November 21-The first German warships destined for intern- ment by the allies left Ixiel harbor on Sunday. according to the vossische Zeitung of Berlin. They include the Bayern. Grosser kurfuerst, Kronrrinz, Markgraf Koenig Albert, Kaiscrin, Seydlitz and Moltke
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
AMERICANS RESTED HUNS IN AIR

American Headquarters in France, November 21(By the Associated Press)When hoslities suspended Amer can avlaors had destroyed 661 German 5 more German balloons than the Americans had The total number o planes destroyed by the Americans 96 and the total number of balloons Two hundred and xtv five American planes and 38 balloons destroyed bv the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22

1000 men. It Is the capital of the province of POsen, consisting of westernmost portion of old king dom of Poland.
 Prussia appropriated the north ern part of Posen In the first parti- ton of Poland in 1772 and the bulk of 1t in the second partition in 17gy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
ITALIAN PRISONERS SPEEDING HOMEWARD

Berne, November 2l(By the Associated Press Especial trains each with 800 Italian prisoners released from Germany and Austria have passed through their way to Italy Arrangements have been made transportation ,000 such prisoners by way of Switzerland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
COLONEL HOUSE ILL
 WITH INFLUENZA

rs1ss November 21.-Col. E. M Hpasr. the special representative of xke United States government. ,N e@1ned to hIs home here with Ii.
 ssa. He has cancelled his en-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
{ ECONOMIC PRoGRAMME.

Paris. November 21-- (Havas. l-The parliamentary commerce committee to- day heard preliminary outline by Senator Jules Siegfreid of the general principles of the future economic pro- gramme of France.
 The committee adopted unanimously resolution expressing the belief that the most favored nation Clause in the matter of tariffs should not be included in future commercial conventicns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
CROSSING FIELDS OF WATERLOO

London November 21-Britsh cavalry today were rdin the field of Waterloo their the German tier Large numbers of guns yesterday groups by the British.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
|AU U. s. Wounded 7o Be Back Horne
 Within Tlvo Months
Special Trains Carrying Released Italian Prisoners Transporting 100000
 to Italy

Iours November 2l.fBy he Associated Press. )-The American expedonary forces will have all sick convaescent American soldiers back the United States two months The number of hospitals considerably reduced already by the medical corps daily of hospitals there 100000 vacant beds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
T S LOST 145 SHIpS

Washington, November 21.--Loss of 145 American passengers and merchant vessels of s54.ffs tons and ITS lives through acts of the enemy during the. |period from the beginning of the wors
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
HUNS INTERN TURKS

Amsterdam, November 21-Envir Pasha, the foTnsnr ~'--rish minister of war. and forJ CT Ns izier. who have arrived at F. .N ds ised as German officers, are 9 fa H rned, according to the Berlii nfe sp.f g, pending their expulsion wi declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22

our troops is being conducted in accord ance with programme. without incident.
 On our right advanced tftsH are pushing forward tows south of Namura On ou reached the general line fe Wayre '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
POLES SEIZE GERMAN CITY

Amsterdam, November 2I.-The of Posen 4NsM4 of the province of Posen in Prussia Polish cording to the Berlin Vorwaerts The the .osss and workmen's organization have seized the forming legion They in possession of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22

Posen is a strongly fortified city
 of Prussia, having been the seat of bishop in the tenth century md the residence of the Kings of Poland down to I206. It wns the headquarters of the Fifth German army corps, and fortress of the first rank, with 157.0eO inhabitants and garrison before the war of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22

The German fleet surrendered to the British fleet today, 1t became known this evening, consisted of nine hat tieships, five battle cruisers, seven light cruisers and fifty destroycrs. The surrendered German fleet will he taken to the Scapa Flow tomorrow.
 The Scapa Flow is in the middle of the Orkney Islands, off the northeast coast of Scotland. 1t is a small inland sea, with an arca of 50 square miles. It contains many small islands and hnE numerous good harbors and rOadstepds.
 9here is good anchorage in the Scnpa Flow for a great number of the headquarters of the British home fleet during the naval training senson.
 SURRENDERED AT 9:3O
 London. November 21-The German fleet as specified in the terms of the arnistice with Germany, was surrcn- dered today to the allies.
 This announcement was made off cially by the adniralty this afternoon:
 "rhe main German fleet surrendered at 9:30 o'clock this morning.
 "rhe commander in chief of the Grand fleet has reported that at 9:30 o'clock this morning he met the first and main installment of the German high seas fleet, which is surrendering tor internment."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
German Fleet of v Vessels Surrenders 70 the Allied Nauies
British Grand Fleet, With American and French Warships, Escort Surrendered
 Vessels to Their Anchorage

Edinburg, Scotland, November 21-(By the Associated high fleet after its surrender to the allied navies, brought the Firth of Forth
 The British fleet and five three French warshps long columns escorted the 71 German vessels to their anchorage. 3
 GERMAN DESTROYER SUNK
 London, November 21.-t German destroyer not a light cruiser which struck mine and the sea- according to information received here late tonight ss MORE U-BOATS SURRENDER
 Harwich, England, November 21-(By the Associated Press -Ancther flota of Uboa today to British squadron There 19 submarines a the twentieth which should have today broke down on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-22
Erls | PORT

London. NEya .-Field Marshal Haig tonighs sne ssi the British ad- vance as fo iNNe
 The Sec r ,urth armies re- sumed theil w morning toward the GeEfna NAN The -~~;seT $