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CHANCE FOR PEACE
LOOK HOPELESS
3p President Wilson Tells Car
ranza In Declining His Of
fer to Cut Off Exports.
(By Associated Press.)
Washingioh, March 20. The note
to General Carranza; declining his
proposal for neutral action to bring
peace to Europe by cutting on exports
of supplies to belligerents was riiade
public today at the State Department.
The refusal was based first on the
apparent hopelessness of peace at
present as shown in the futility of
President Wilson's efforts and Ger
manyls attempts to embroil Mexico
and Japan in war with this country,
and in the belief that any restriction
of commerce with the . belligerents
would in effect be an unneutral dis
crimination. Nevertheless, the note concludes:
"The President would not be under
stood as desiring to impede the prog
ress of a movement leading to the re
sumption of peaceful relations be
tween all the belligerents and would
not, therefore, wish the Mexican gov
ernment to feel that his inability to
riot in the present state of affairs
should in any way militate against
the attainment of the high ideals of
General Carranza by the co-operation
of other neutral governments in the
use of their good offices and friendly
mediation to bring about the end of
the terrible war."
The note mentions the "careful and
sympathetic consideration" which the
United States has given to the pro
posal, refers to the new vigor of the
warfare and goes on to say:
"To render the situation still more
acute, the government of the United
States has unearthed a plot made by
the government dominating the Cen
tral Powers, to embroil not only the
government and -people of Mexico, but
also the government and people of
Japan in war with' the United States.
At the time this plot Vas conceived
the United States was at peace with
the government and people of the
German empire and German officials
and German subjects were not only
enjoying, but abusing, the liberties
and provisions freely accorded to
them -on American soil and under
American protection."
The note then takes up the propo
sal to cut off commercial relations
with ihe belligerent nations and re
fers to the American note to Austria
Hungary to show the policy of this
government in declining to stop mu
nition shipments.
"Believing that this position of the
United States is based upon sound J
principles of international law," the
conclusion says, "and is consonant
with the established practice of na
tions, the President -If cannot
bring himself to consider such a mod
ification of-these principles or of this
practice as compliance with General
Carranza's proposal to suspend com
mercial relations with the warring
nations would entail."
FRENCH TROOPS
NEARING LINE
OF BIG DEFENSE.
(Continued from Page One)
no change in the situation before to
morrow, although it was possible that
discussion at the meeting might lead
the President to act at once.
'The National Council of Women em
braces 27 organizations having an ag
gregate membership of approximately
000,000 women.
UNDER A" THE
ilniiiiiiilimiMiiffinn"TinH. s
Alvey A. Adce.
Washington, March 20. Alvey A.
Adee, Second Assistant Secretary of
State, who has held his office in the
diplomatic service of the United
States for fifty years. Adee is re
tained by each incoming Administra
tion because he knows more about
d'plomatic procedure than any other
nT-n in the country. Adee knows all
r i the official forms and all of the
rod tape and from his desk in the
State Department, he has guided the
destinies' of several thousand diplo
matic intercourses over more than
thirty years. For knowing what he j among which are the posts and tele
does. Adee gets ?4,o00 a year. graph and the civil police.
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SAVINGS
DEP ARTM ENT
" ' s
FIVE-MINUTE TALKS BY
NATIONAL LEADERS. "
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By Romain 6. Hassrick,
Secretary Local Option Commit-
- tee of Pennsylvania.
Passage of a local option law is
inevitable in Pennsylvania. The peo
ple demand an opportunity to declare
themselves on the question as to
whether applications for the sale of
intoxicating liquors shall be. granted ,
in their respective counties. If this;
Legislature fails to enact a local op-j
tion law, giving the citizens this pnv-
nege, a very eany egisiaiurt- wm
such legislation.
Pennsylvania is held up as a nor-,
able example from a liquor stand
point one of the blackest ot tne
A r ii 1 P U .-i '
black spots on the map of the United
States. In spiteof this odious repre-
sentation eleven of the sixty-seven
counties of the State practically ;
one-sixth are "dry" counties.
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LUUlilK I tjfrllJL. I OCIO
READY TO COMBAT THE
SUBMARINE MENACE. !
(Continued from Page One)
bringing in of prisoners. 1
Germans Report. i
Berlin, March 20. (Via Sayville.)
There were several engagements of
infantry and cavalry detachments yes-
terday between British and German
forces in the territory on both sides of
the river Somme and the river Oise,
abandoned by the Germans, according
to the official statement issued today
by the army headquarters staff. I
The French yesterday and last night
directed violent attacks against the
German positions on the left bank of
the Meuse. the statement, adds, but
everywhere they were repulsed. ;
As the cabinet convened the senti-'
raent was generally expressed that
the United States is virtually in a
state of war.
BOMB PLOT IN AMERICA
HELD UP AS WARNING.
(By United Press.) I
Paris, March 1 (By Mail). "A vast
army of German agents engaged in j
surveillance cf Spanish ports and
shipping" is condemned by the Span-'
ish press and demands made on the
government to take steps to get the
spies out of the country in papers ar- j
riving here today. German bomb j
plots and intrigue in America are
pointed to as examples of what the
Spanish government is confronted
with.
Since Spain's refusal to openly
break with Germany as a protest
against the submarine blockade, the
Spanish press, except the Germane-
phile organs, is open in its criticism. )
ine CDjecting papers carry lengthy
and detailed revelations of the meth-lWE
ods of German agents, workine in
conjunction with the submarines. El
Liberal, the great newspaper of Mad
rid, leads in openly declaring that no
ship now leaves a Spanish port be
fore its description, cargo, sea route,
Kpeed, armament against submarines,
rcake-up of its crew and its destina-'
tion is known to the submarines ly
ir in wat off the Spanish coast.
This information is transmitted to
the submarines by citrnals or bv
wi roles'-, n r A it io o.o o r-.n m t c tl-iif !
German agent can say to a ship cap-1
tain. "Ynirr vpsrpI will ho cunV qi
such and such a time." And these
predictions are nearly always con
firmed by facts. Oth.er vessels, which
pass the tests of the agents, are
spared, the paper says, and con
tinues :
i ne Lrorm.?n organization is very
vsst snd admirably disposed to take
advantage of all the elements at its
disposition. Of thn 6-0,000 to 80,000 :
Germans now in Spain the most part
are officers of the German army, ma-j
rines, inventors, industrial workers, j
Luiumciyiai dstriiLh aim lecnnicians or
all sorts who have sought employ-
ment on all parts of the Spanish!
coast. In some instances they worki
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iui tuwest wage.
'This German army is directed by;
the consuls and heads of big German ;
enterprises, commercial and indus-,
trial, organized before the war. I
"They have created friendships j
everywhere, especially among the
provincial authorities, the military
chiefs, the. commandants of marines,
inc uiuu-ers ui me civil guara. tne car-
ribineers, the chiefs of public service.
RETREAT BUT F OR
MASTERSTROKE
j Uerman tress nas vareai r cuui
j In Move By Von Hin-
f .denburg.
I (By" Associated Press.)
i Berlin, Monday, March 19 (Via
(London, March 20). The morning,
j newspapers today gave the German
; public the news of the big events at J
j the front in France. All publish ar- j
tides Dy military experts exinamms
I the movement as part of the strategi
. cal plan of the general staff, for a
1 decision on the western front and a
j master stroke to vitiate the prepara-
tions of the entente for an offensive,
' giving a decided advantage to the
Germans. These writers are unani
i mous in expressing the fullest confl
i dence in Field Marshal von Hinden
i burg. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung
, says:
"This is not the first strategic re
treats of Von Hindenburg always
this war. It is necessary only to re
member his great retreat from before
Warsaw and the partial evacuation
of Transylvania. Thus far these re-
j treats of von Hindenburg always
have borne fruit a hundredfold, so
that we may face the' new measure
of our highest military command with
well-founded confidence and the full-
. est assurance that it furnishes the
preliminary to new German suc
' cesses."
The Morgen Post says:
"The German people can and must
have the fullest confidence in their
leaders, especially Von Hindenburg
and hig aWe counsellor and assistant,
Von Ludendorff. Developments may
be awaited witn calm confidence."
The Vossische Zeitung says:
We must nQt forget that the same
v HindPnhiire who beean the
I Transylvania campaign with a retreat
and w"no ,n m4 evacuated a conquer
rrl ctrir -f Prlanri in strike tho Tlns-
oioe 1Jt Hu nf i,vhtninir nnw
standa master of the battles on our
western frGnt "
"This has given birth to a system
of espionage, sagely and methodical-
organized, which acquaints the
Germans with most mathematical and
precise information for their subma-
nne campaign-
Nearly all of the countries of Eu
rope maintain what is known as a
Black Cabinet, a mysterious room
set apart in the general postoffice in
I which the correspondence of persons,
suspected by the government is open
ed and read without their knowledge
Miss Julia Landers, of Indianapolis,
is the first woman to serve as an elec
tion sheriff in Indiana.
MESSENGER SERVICE.
For this service we use the
Postal Telegraph Cable Company's
messengers. They will call for
your "ads.'K In the same manner
and quick time as they now cover
the city for telegrams, night let
tergrams, cables, etc.
For further information as to
"ads," call 176, but for telegraph
service call "Postal Telegraph."
THE WIFE BUYS THE HOME. SHE
knows the security of owning the
roo fover the family's head. Mr.
Workineman: we have a few real
bargains at Summerhill (this side of ,
i
sunset farKj a gooa size 101 ior less
than $150.00 and on easy terms. Let
us tell you all about this property.
Wright's Real Estate Agency. 3-20-lt
j
ARE LIKE THE FIRE DEPART-
merit Waiting for a hurry call for
your prescription. Trained hands
work with intelligent speed. Quick
delivery, Jarman & Futrelle, Drug
gists, 107 Princess street. Phone
644. 3-20-7t
WHEN THE CAROLINA APART-
ment house is spoken of, it is called
he Comfortable Carolina, because it
is so. Comfort, conveniences are
thought out. and installed for its oc
cupants. We have an apartment for
rent. Wright's Real. Estate and In
surance Agency. 3-20-lt
THE OVERT ACT HAS BEEN COM-
mitted rfgainst yourself if you fail
to have your hat cleaned and block
ed at Coster's, 122 Market street.
Phone 148. 3-20-7t
A HOME FOR SALE BEAUTI FUL
outside and comfortable and conven
ient inside. A home planned by a
woman and completed by one of
Wilmington's leading architects and
builders. It is 308 North 15th street,
wxnoca lerrace. Moderate pnea,
attractive terms. See us. Wright's
Real Estate Agency. 3-20-lt
:
THE CZAR 1HAS ABDICATED BUT
Sullivan the King is on the job. He
has a whole soul but we will half
sole your shoes, 217 North Front
street. Phone 533. 3-20-7t
; :
WE WILL BUILD A HOME FOR YOU
to your no'tion. Let lis hear your
idea and let us show you the lots and
tell you how easy it is to own your
own home. Wright's Real Estate
Agency. 3-20-lt
BUSINESS
SPECIALS
AMERICAN BANK
& TRUST
COMPANY
rmijte :riiow if
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( I UKE POT ,
SHAD & ROE FRESH DAILY, TROUT
and Mullets, New Kiver Oysters,
Vegetables and Poultry. Fresh
stock Groceries. Delivered to any
part of the city. 'Phone 374, W. M.
Sneeden, 114 South Front Street.
3-16-7t.
STORAGE ODD FELLOWS BUILD-
ing, large room $5.00 per month. L.
W. Moore, Agent, 123 Princesc.
3-17-20-2t
TO THE WISE ECONOMIC HOUSE-
keeper, we have Furniture of all de
scriptions at prices which will at
tract you. Great big bargains in
everything. Furniture slightly used,
you can tell from new, come to see
us, we can't and won't be undersold.
Furniture packed and stored. Ster-
ling Furniture Co., 19 and 21 South
Front street. E. H. Sneed, Manager.
Phone 60. 2-21-tf
W ANTED MEN FOR WORK IN
Planning Mill, Lumber Yards, and
Shipping Department. Write or Ap
ply to Waccajnaw Lumber Co., Bol
ton, N. C. 3-16-5t
JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE
stock of "Fisk Jubilee Quartette"
Records. Come in and hear them.
Queen City Cycle Co., 209 Market
street. Phone 862. 3-15-tf
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA RAIL-
road Co., Grant Lands, Title to same
revested in United States by Act of
Congress dated June 9, 1916. Two
million three hundred thousand
acres to be opened for settlement
and sale. Power Site, Timber and
Agricultural Lands Containing some
of best land left in United States.
Now is the opportune time. Large
Sectional Map showing lands and
description of soil, climate, rainfal'.
elevations, etc. Postpaid One Dollar.
Grant Lands Locating Co., Box 610,
Portland, Oregon. l-19-3m.
UNREDEEMED ONE VIOLIN-CELLO
in first class condition. Good ton-
Worth ?5U.OO unredeemed price
$16.50. Charles Finkelstein, 6 South
Front Street, Phone 640. 3-1 6-t
WE DELIVER ALL MAGAZINES ON
date of issue when
Phone your order to
News Stand.
so requestc l.
745. Gordon' s
10-7-tf
MOTTE'S SCHOOL OF SHORTHAND EE
and Typewriting. Day and Night
lessons. Leon L. Motte, Official.
Court Stenographer, Chief Instruct-
tor, 105 Church street, Phone 737-W. i
3-18-tf jj
FOR RENT 103 SOUTH 8TH ST.lj
All lotest Improvements. Apply J. j
T. Gordon, agent. Phone 745 3-15-tf '
WANTED OLD FALSE TEETH! ,
Don't matter if broken. I pay $1.00
to $5.00, per set. Mail to L. Mazer, ' ?
2007 S. Fifth Street, Philadelphia,
Pa. Will send cash by return mail.
3-9-14t-j
JUST RECEIVED SEVERAL CARS
Canadian Rutabaga Turnips,. Ap
ples, Oranges, Grape Fruit, Potatoes
and Oranges, a full line of Candy.
Send us your orders. Bear Produce
and Merchandise Co., (wholesale),
Wilmington, N. C. 3-18-tf
RAZOR BLADES SHARPENED AND
Returned same day. Saves 50 to
100 per cent of cost. Each blade
hair-tested. Satisfaction guaran
teed. Baxter's Cigar Store, 18 North
Front street. 3-20-7t
FOR SALE AHOLD ESTABLISHED;
grocery business. Reasonable rent
for building with a desirable resi-j
dence combined, which may be had,!
if desired. Write P. O. Box No. 553. !
3-14-7t I
WANTED CARPENTER WORK
and repair work of all kinds. Will
give satisfaction in work and price.
When you have any call Phone 1825. ;
3-14-1 t-j
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SALESMEN REPRESENTATIVES lit
wanted also side line men to handle
cigar hotel, drug, and restaurant
trade. 5c package peppermint articlev
Enormous profits. Exclusive terri
tories given to hustlerss. American
Mint Company, Philadelphia, Pa.
3-18-St-j.
WE DELIVER ALL MAGAZINES ON
date of issue when so requested.
Phone your order to 74S. Gordon's
News Stand, 19-7-tf
WANTED A PRETTY LITTLE BOY
baby wants a home. He is three
months old, and perfectly healthy.
He will be given to. responsible
couple who can furnish references.
Write No. 100 W. Clay Street, Rich-!
mond, Va. 3-14-7t i
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FOR THE VERY B
NATIVE AND
Western Pork and Beef, Fancy
Groceries, tec. See or Phone R. B.
Moore, 3rd and Castle. Phone 1888.
11-24-tf
FOR THE VER BEST NATIVE AND
Western Pork and Beef, Fancy
Groceries, etc. See or Phone R. B.
Moore, 3rd and Castle. Phone 1888.
21-24-tf.
OREGON AND CALIFORNIA RAIL-
road Co., Grant Lands, Title to same
revested in United States by Act of
Congress dated June 9, 1916. Two
million three hundred thousand
acres to be opened for settlement
and sale. Power Site, Timber and
Agricultural Lands. Containing some
of best land left in United States.
Now is the opportune time. Large
Sectional Map showing lands and
description of soil, climate, rainfall,
elevations, etc. Postpaid One Dollar.
Grant Lands Locating Co., Box 610,
Portland, Oregon. l-19-3m
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W.B. Cooper Co.
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Uttle these are the vital questions: rs
"Am I ready for emergency?"
"Have I a financial reserve against the unexpected?"
A Savings Account at the People's Savings Bank is tlv i0L,
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Compounded Quarterly.
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OUR SUCCESS
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VICTOR RECORDS AT $25.00.
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Call and Hear these Records at
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5.00 SpizzerWum $5
The Gas Saving Device for your Automobile Invented by J. V.
Brock, a home man in our home town, will make your car run
smoother, increase the power, give you better mixture, reducing Gaso
line consumption from 25 to 50 per cent. The above results are guar
anteed or money refunded after 10 days trial.
J. O. BROCK
Manufacturer, 319 South Second Street.
GEORGE T. HEWLETT, Agent, 410 South Second Street.
AUTOS FOR HIRE
for
Pleasure Driving,- Dances,
Weddings and Commercial
City LiverCo.
Phones 15. and 345.
OFFICERS :
Thos. E. Cooper, President.
Milton Calder, V. President and Trust Officer.
Chas. E. Bethea, Cashier.
E. Fred Banck, Asst. Cashier.
Robert L. Henley, Asst. Cashier.
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