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DRIVE DOWN WIATZ
VALLEY IS COSTLY
Plenty of Small Woods Afford
Protection For French Guns
DEM RECORD OF
SUGAR SOLD REQUIRED
Only Two Pounds to City Con
sumer, 5 to Country,
From Now On
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HUN PROGRESS PURSUED
French Now Have All Obser
vation Posts Overlooking
the German Center
IS PLENTY OF FIGHTING
Road Over Which Boche Sup
plies Must Pass Is in Short
Range of Monster
French Guns
London, June 13. The Germans, at
severe cost, continue to push down
the Matz valley, where an abundance
of small woods afford maximum pro
tection for French machine guns and
artillery, says Renter's correspondent
at French headquarters, telegraphing
Wednesday. Farther west the French
have pursued their progress on the
Merry plateau and have pushed the
enemy off the eastern slope into the
vstllcy.
"This position," the correspondent
adds, "on which the enemy believed
himself firmly etsablished 48 hours
ago was of great importance to his
advance on the center, as it overlooks
the Matz valley and commands the
junction of the main roads between
Montdidier and Beauvraignes, through
which the enemy's troops and supplies
for the front in the river valley must
pass. The French th&g have all ob
servation posts overlooking the Ger
man center, which must already have
become a source of grave embarrass
ment to the enemy."
Plenty of Fight.
Paris, June 13. There was plenty
of fighting yesterday, but it did not
affect the general situation. As the
Germans are fighting against time,
this result is a distinct gain to the
defense.
The Germans, it is true, made slight
progress on their left toward Com
peigne, from which, at Melicocq, they
are now only five miles away, but so
did the French on the other wing in
the region of Mery. As the nature of
the ground around Mery provides the
French with excellent gun positions
behind hills from which they caj
pound at short range, the road by
which all supplies must pass to the
German sector in the thrust toward
Compeigne, the French can claim an
.advantage in the day's operations, for
they also stopped the eGrman efforts
south of the .Aisne against the forest
east of Villers-Cotterets.
JAPAN AND ENGLAND
Balfour Says There Is No Di
vergence of Aims of
Nations
London, Wednesday, June 12 (via
Ottawa). Speaking at a luncheon in
the house of commons today before
the Japanese ambassador and dele
gates attending the international par
liamentary and commercial congress,
A. J. Balfour, secretary of foreign
affairs, declared that Great Britain
and Japan in the war had no differ
ence of opinion, no divergence of aims
and no ulterior designs which either
was not willing to confess to the other.
This was the basis of true national
confidence.
The Anglo-Japanese alliance, which
had done so much for peace and hte
advancement of the world, said the
secretary, would bear rich fruit in the
future, for the higher interests which
wdul be In the east. He was sure that
if. the exigencies of the conflict re
quired a call upon the allies to make
, fresh efforts Japan would, as she al
ways had done, live up to her full ob
ligations. German methods of trade were part
of her policy of world domination, said
Mr. Balfour, and this made them more
dangerous than mere trade rivalry to
which Britain had never objected.
Germany was trying to use her manu
facturing power virtually to enslave
the rest of the world. That was the
problem which must be ' met and
solved.
ATTACK NEAR SOISSONS
BROKEN UP BY FRENCH
Parif, June 13. The attack south
west of Soissons on the front between
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NO DIFFERENCES
the Aisne and the Marne has been
broken by the violent resistance of
the French, says a Havas correspond
ent, telegraphing from the front.
The enemy, he says, has made
progress which is absolutely insignifi
cant, at a price-of-heavy losses. In
addition, he points out, the German
advance has been held up for several
days and the morale of the German
troops is suffering in consequence.
Members of Guard Commended.
' , Washington, June 13. Members of
the armed guard .of the American
steamship Tyler, sunk by a submarine
May 1, were commended today by SeC
.retary Daiiiels for their bravery in
standing by their guns until the ship
was - hopelessly damaged. Five mem
I 'erg of the - guard, . which . waa com-
. landed by Boatswain's Mate Claude
H. Ryan, of Winchester, Va., were
Skilled in the engagement.
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(Special to The Dispatch.)
JEtaleigh, . June 13. Effective today
every retail and wholesale merchant
in North Carolina will be required to
keep a detailed record of every sale of
sugar he makes and maximum quanti
ty of sugar that may be sold to con
sumers will be two pounds to a town
or citv consumer and five pounds to a
country consumer. The maximum quan
tities heretofore have Deen five ana
ten pounds in town and country cus
tomers, respectively. Not more - than
5 pounds may hereafter be sold to
individual consumers for canning and
preserving upon the certificate pledge
plan recently inaugurated.
Coincident with the inauguration of
the new program, Mr. Page called
upon commercial sugar users who
manufacture such less essentials as
beverages, syrupsr sofe drinks, etc., to
voluntarily join an honor roll of non
jisers of sugar for the period of the
npftsPTjf emereencv. which is brought
about very largely through the opera
tion of submarines off the Atlantic
coast, which is interfering with the
Cuban trade.
The food adminstration wants it
clearly understood that no curtailment
of preserving or canning is desired.
In fact the restrictions surrounding
sugar distribution have been made in
order to secure ample sugar for these
purposes. It is desired, however, that
the greatest care and economy be ex
ercised in the use of sugar even for
these purposes.
The food administration is already
receiving records of all shipments of
sugar into the state. The records of
North Carolina dealers will be requir
ed to tally with these records and
with the institution of a system of in
spection in the immediate future any
violation among either dealers or con
sumers will be easily detected and
Mr. Page doesn't hesitate to say that
all violators will be dealt with dras
tically. T
French Republic and the City
of Paris Were Fully
Represented
Paris, June 13.- Eight American
soldiers who died of -wounds received
in the fighting last week at Bou-
resches, northwest of Chateau-Thier-.
ry, were buried yesterday with mili
tary honors. The guard of honor
consisted of American marines and a
detachment of republican guards. Rep
resentatives of the French republic
and the city of Paris attended the
services which were in charge of the
Rev. John S. Banks, assisted by
Chaplains Flannagan, Wareing and
Coakley.
The bodies were interred in Sures
nes cemetery which has been dedicat
ed to the American expeditionary
forces. The caskets .were draped with
the American flag and with wreaths
presented by the French government
and the city of Paris.
Will VOTE LATE TODAY
ON Ml DEBATE
Would Hold Down Speech
making by Members
During War
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Washington, June 13. Under agree
ment to vote at 4 o'clock this after
noon the senate today - assumed con
sideration of the resolution offered by
Senator, Underwood, of Alabama, to
Incorporate in the senate rules a pro
vision limiting debate during the war.
As. the Underwood resolution ' now
stands, debate by any senator on a
measure would be restricted to one
hour and a half unless extension be
permitted by a majority vote. The
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original resolution provided for but
an hour's debate. Senator Under
wood "yesterday accepted a substitute
rule offered by Senator Cummins, of
Iowa.
Despite strong opposition to the res
olution from the republican side its
supporters were, confident it would be
adopted.
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Violation of Line.
London. June 13. Tho namo-
j " uiuiauo ILL
the Ukraine .began a new movement
eastward jn June 10, according to a
B"""""! vv utJieBs uispatcn
Foreign Minister Tchitcherin has in
structed Ambassador Joffe at Berlin
to complain about the movement,
which Is on a width nt 1 j -
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versts on, the Valuiki-Zpukovka sta-
lion ironi, oum or Moscow. It is
charged that the movement is in vio
lation of the line of demarcation
agreed upon by the . eGrman govern
ment. The Germans are asked to re
tire to their-old positions.
Would Extend Tim.
Washington, June 13. The tlrrm
wimm which, me presiaent may relin
quish control of any railroad, or trans
portation system, would be extended
from July 1, next, to January 1, 1919
by joint resolution introduced today by
Chairman Sims, of the house inter
state commerce committee.
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AM CANS
ARE
BURIED
HONORS
36x72 Congoleum Rugs, today's price, $2j85 ; sale price $1.50
36x54 Congoleum Rugs, today's price, $2.10; sale price $1.10
Congoleum, 2 yds. wide, today's price $2 per yd.; sale price,
a yard $1.50
Inlaid Linoleums and Cork Carpet at reduced prices.
Trunks, Bags and Suit Cases An opportunity to buy your
luggage at a big saving
$75.00 Wardrobe Trunks $60.00
$65.00 Wardrobe Trunks $55.00
$60.00 Wardrobe Trunks $50.00
$30.00 Dress Tray Trunks .$22.50
$25.00 Dress Tray Trunks $19.50
$20.00 Dress Tray Trunks .$15.00
Steamer Trunks at closing out prices.
Leather Suit Cases, Leather Hand Bags,
Fiber Suit Cases, Fiber Bags
Straw Suit Cases, Straw Bags
All at closing out prices.
Crex and Grass Art Squares Smaller Rugs to Match
Green, brown or blue, 9x1 2 Art Squares, bordered in sev
eral patterns, today's price $15.00; SALE PRICE $10.00
8x10 Art Squares, with borders; today's price, $12.50;
sale price, $8.50.
6x9 size, sale price $7.50
54x90 size, sale price $4.50
36x72 size, sale price $2.35
30x60 size, sale price v . . . y . .$1.75
27x54 size, sale price r . ... .... .$1.35
After 35 Years
This Is
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Wo POLVOGT
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The C. W. Polvogt Company, because of an increased
demand of rent of 1 00 per cent., and other excessive increases
in operating expenses, also the future impossibility to secure
floor coverings, have decided to retire from business and
will dispose of our large and valuable stock of household fur
nishings at less than the present wholesale cost of same, offer
ing great inducement on all goods.
Sale to begin Monday morning at 9 o'clock and continue
until every item is disposed of. No goods will be charged;
every item to be sold for cash. No goods sent on approval.
Two deliveries daily.
Customers owing us accounts are kindly askedto pay
same as early as possible and help us wind up our affairs.
Housekeepers will do well to lay in a year's supply. Prices on
a majority of our stock will be lower than the present whole
sale prices.
Are you going to furnish a room or two for the new
comers? If you are you will find bargains here.
Respectfully,
THE C W. POLVOGT CO.
CARPETS CARPETS
$2.50 Velvet Carpets, suitable for
room, hall and stairs, closing out
price . .$1.50
$2.00 Velvet Carpets, suitable for
room, hall and stairs, closing out
price $1.25
$2.00 Brussels Carpet for room, hall
and stairs, closing out . price, per
yarcl $1.00
$1.25 Crex Hall Runner, 36 inches
wide, in green or brown, closing
out price .$1.00
$1.00 Crex Hall Runner, 27 inches
wide, closing oiit price 75c
50c Matting in plain white or fancy
China," closing out price 35c
$6.50 Straw Art Squares, 9x12, clos
ing out price, each $5.50
Straw Rugs 50c and 75c each
Cretonnes, Scrims and Lace Nets,
an excellent showing and we assure
you they will not last long at prices
they are marked.
CONGOLEUM RUGS
in all sizes.
$17.00 size 9x12 Congoleum Rug,
closing out price $12.50
$14.50 size 9x10.6 Congo leumRug,
closing out price $10.00
$7.50 size 6x9 Congoleum Rug,
closing out price $5.00
36x72 Congoleum Rug, today's price
$2.50, closing out price $1.50
RAG RUGS
In all colors and sizes to match the
floor covering for bedrooms, cool and
washable.
$18.50 Rag Rugs, 9x12, pink, blue,
green, tan or gray, sale price $14.00
$1 6.50 Rag Rugs, 8x1 0, in all shades,
closing price $12.50
7.6x10.6, sale price. $10.00
$12.50 Rag Rugs, 6x9, in all shades,
closing price $8.50
$3.00 Rag Rugs, 36x72, sale price
$2.35
Smaller sizes at reduced prices.
Retire From Active Business
Secure Goods Impossible
Overseas Struggle Ceases
Lace and Scrim Curtains, suitable S
for any room in the house, at closing
out prices. These are all displayed '
with reduced prices marked on them.
Special $2.50 Lace Curtains. . .$1.50
WINDOW SHADES
otock sizes and shades to order at S
closing out prices.
Cream and white shades, 3x7 feet,
todays price $I.UU; closing sale
Drice 60c 0
Green, white and ecru linen shades,
6 and 7 ft. lengths, worth today $1 .25 gj
and $1 .50; closing price, 90c and $1 Q
each. jj
ti-mcn ream upaque onaaes, wou g
today $2.50; closing up price $1.50 gg
SPREADS AND TOWELS Q
$z.UU run size sheet, sale pnce $i.oo Q
50c Pillow Cases, sale price 40c
$2.00 Bed Spreads, sale price $1.65
$2.50 Bed Spreads, sale price $2.00 g
$2.75 Bed Spreads, sale price $2.25 g
$4.75 Bed Spreads, sale price $3.75 g
60c bleached Turkish Towels... 40c g
35c bleached Turkish Towels. . 28c Ej
30c bleached Turkish Towels. . 22c j
Z.JC bleached 1 urkish 1 owels . . uc g
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