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AILY NEWS I'M WKATHKR Pair tonight ?nd Son d?jr. Warmer. JPASHINQTON, N. 0., SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 1, 1918. NUMBER 75 ? ULUB UrrtK BONANZA TO mUm JUi ENABLED TO PUS UP UittOK XIUBBt OF VOTES ill? Umt EFFORT. SOONBfToVfeR 0#ar Will Be Withdrawn within ? tM Dip. Up to Oootaataala to CM Baa /and -tek? Adnata?* of U Early. :''A After today one week w4U remain of the bis clubbing offer, and the very beat effort? of etch con tea tan t fs needing during that time. Do not waif nntll the end of the . eon test to collect your best support. ? P an wisely. Secure the assistance of your best friends while It Is worth the greatest number of votea. Pay particular attention to subscriptions >? of several year? In length. Borne of yoor best frlanAs will probably give you Ays years. Don't fall to turn ^ them In on this offer when they will i. net the greatest number of votes. A boat the Otitis. While one of the eliri?s will give yon m line big rots, do tot stop with one club. Nor with two clubs. Oet Just as many as you cab. Just think, three clubs will not you almost a half million votes. SU clubs about a cool million. Make the moat of the big offer. -It presents the real WILL GO BEFORE If Urge Delegation to Appear Deforo Board In Internet of the Red Hill Road. ? It 1? expected that a large delega tion or eltlaens from all parts of the R oounty wlQ attend the meeting of the board of county com inllsl oners f. Monday In the Interest of the Red Hill road project. Many persona from the country have already been heard from, somtr by latter, and others personally. They have promlaed to be here on Monday. All of them expressed themselves as favoring the building of the road. A request Is ^nade that as many bnslness and professional men of K Washington. aa can Dfwifely do so. be. / present at the meeting. " -The delegation will meet at the 5 Chamber of Commerce at 11 o'clock ?g* Monday morning and proceed In a body to tb? court honea to appear before the cotomlaalonera. No letter? bav? bnn Mot to the ' people la th? c!ty. ?kine them to attend th* meeting, hot It It hoped that a large nutlibor will ha present. FlSAT CHRISTIAN CHITRCH. Chas. M. McKntyre. Minister. i ? Bible School 10 a. in., w O. Bill? "i Bupt Services II a. m. end T 30 3. ID. Mnrnlnpr soblect: "A Douhja Blessing." BtooIiik subject. "Th* ? R'ot at Bpheiila and Why." CBrla ? tlaa Endeavor at s 4* p. ra Spatial nnii morning V?d evening Solo even^g aerVlee, "The Holy clt7 g The public la corfially Invltedto alV AT K GLANCE YOU CAN See that our way of pre??!nit clothe* Ir the Tight way. If you va'.ue service Investigate. Drop In when passing, phone us or send a card. We want you to compare our workman ship with other., i MS DIMS lOWIE Ml; FIGHTS POSSE: IS MM Ml (By Eastern Fimi) . Klnston, April ->1.?Yesterdar af terneon, between two and three o' clock >7111 Black, colored. &?e ?6, criminally assaulted Ma t tie Tyson, the 8-year-o'.d daughter of a promi nent farmar, who resides a few miles from Snow Hill. A smaller slater of the girl Tan Into the bo?se and ?creamed for her mother, krs. Tfrson rushed oot to the scene. Bla6k turned hla atten tion to ths woman and clubbed her Into uuconaciourteas. He then 00m r'o,"d his crime on the young girl. 1 Ilia Tlctia U In,* terrible ooud: t: .v - A-posee trailed Black to a thlv '? K. A duel followed. The negro had two guns and a revolver. J. O. Bagg. former register of deeds, wu ?hot, twit not aerlouelj wounded. Another member of the pose* was also wound ed. Black was h!t, but not wounded fit all/. lie was flnallj captured and rushed b9 officials to the Snow Hill Ja!L A mob gathered and. fearing a lynch ing, the sheriff had tho negro taken to the Ooldsooro jail; where. >* Is now confined. x HOLLAND MAY BE NEXT IN THE WAR Dutch Government is Taking Steps which May Result in Declaring - War Against Germany (By United Prese) - London; Apr 1.?Both houses of the Dutch parliament were summoned by telegraph (oaay to attend * special session Mon day at which the Tubantta sink ing will be considered. The Dutch government has commandeered all railways and material, according to the Cen tral Newv. Copenhagen corres LOCAL DEBATERS WON LAST NIGHT W. H. 8. Tt*mj Carried Off Honors Bo tli Here and at Elizabeth o^y. The Washington high school de bating teams won in both of their debates yesterday. Jatha Woolard snd Jessie Hard^ son debated the affirmative side of the question, "Rerolved that the United States should greatly Increase lis navy." Their . opponents were from the New Bera High School. The debate took place at the auditorium last night and was well attendeJ. Wcolard's argument was especial^ good. The vqte In favor of Washing ton was 2 to 1. A telegram^was received this morning from'EUsabeth City, stating that the Washington high school team had aleo won out agalnit the Elisabeth City h)bg school. Elisabeth Mcllhenify and Freda Williams rep resented the -local school. They de bated the negative aide of the same question. Z?P. RAIDER Hi (By United Pre??) London, April 1.?One of the Are Zeppelin? that la?t night raided the Engllth coast, was *hot down and aank la the Thame*. The erew sur rendered. A single bomb from On* 2cppol!n kill?'* a man. hi* wife end Child, and wounded seven other*. A boh t 90 bomb* were dropped alto gether. 4 The raid occurred ae the theatre* were Ailing. Toe airship deatroy-d la the i*th that haa been shot down {since the war started. I Twefcty-elght were killed la the [ raid. . j ? y ?' ?V.J I > [ _ ?? j Bomb? Dropped on Hw I mm Village Berne. 8w!ts?rl*ad. April 1.?Two : aeroplane* of iinkoo?gn nationality | dropped five large bombe at dawn itbl* morning on the amall Swiss vil lage of Porentruy, near tha Preach frontier. Some damage to property I waa caused. pondent. The queen has can celled all military furloughs. The situation grows more ser ious, following a meeting today of high army and naval officials. Becauso all cables between Lon don and Holland have been dis abled by a severe storm, It Is Impossible ii obtain further details. -?v*1 WAITING FOR NEWS OF VILLA CAPTURE San Antonio Official? Expect to Hour At Any Minut? of the End of llandit'? Career. (By United Press) San Antonio, April 1.?Army head quarters Are on edge with Expecta tion. General Puns ton believes that neFS of another clash with Villa may come at any time. A large Dumber of offlcors remained close to the tele graph all day, awaiting a passible flash from Pershing and saying that Dodd had effected the actaai capture of Villa and the annihilation of the bandits. No message was received, np to noon, however. FIIIHT BAPTIST CHURCH. 8abbath School at 9:45. Prof. W. J. Pr'.vette, Supt. Breaching at 11:00 o'clock by the' pastor, fcdward B. Jenkins. Morning subject: "The Abundant Lite." Evening subject: "What aort of Christians do we want to be." This wlil be the fourth aermon of the aeries of Sunday night ?sermons on "The crises of the Christian life." All are cordially Invited to hear these J helpful sermons. Ladles Aid Society meets with Mr* Goodwin on Bast 8eventh street Wednesday night prayer meeting *t 8:00 o'clock. Teacher* meeting Fri day night 7:80. AURORA LOSES TO VANCEBORO The Aurora debating team wti defeated by the team from tha Farm Lir? school at Vanceboro last night, the debate being held at Aurora. The subject of naval preparedness was the tople of debate, Aurora having the affirmative aide and Vancaboro tha negative. Aurora was repre sented by Percy Hooker and Mattia Hooker; Vanceboro by Nancy Mc Lawhorn and Edith Tucker Mayor W. A. Thompson presided. ^ The Judges were E. L. Stewart. W. L. Vaughan and E. A. Daniel. Jr. At the conclusion of tha dftbat?. E. L. Stewart, on behalf of the Judges, announced tfe*t n unanimous d#el? lon had been arrived at Jn favor of Vsnoeboro. mas Murni FOB CI. SCHOOLS <FKBLNTt.VDE.NT PRIVKTTK MADE LIST OF AWARDS PUB LIC THIS MOKCTKO. COMPETITION KEEN B?t PlQ*t Prise Awarded to Cboco w1/Uty. Paatoco, Highland aad B?r Oeek Oct Prise* for Beet OP MM K Hk'KMK.NT FACTS. ' v?oo lunches were served at tbe warehouse. n 14^800 sandwiches were . distributed. 26,000 apples were given a *wir. % 400 pounds of oakes were * .<en up. >9.600 siloes of bread were ?aMUT |208 worth of bam was C63 pass gers came up on tbe N. S. from tbe Belhaven district. 4bS passengsr came on tbe W. A V. Over 6 times as many came to tbe city in vehicles. Announcement of the winners of the various prises offered in the county commencement exercise? was made this morning by Superinten dent Prlvetto. The list Is as followR: Best essay. "Effects of alcohol on :he body," for prize offered by locsl W. C.S. U., awarded to Miss Geor gia Malison, of PsnLego. ->-?tqntlnuQJ on psge 8) WILL APPOir Hoard of Coanty Commissioners to Select Ilond Issue Committee M Next Meeting. "The county commissioner* will appoint the bond ijt&ue com mission at the meeting next week." The above information was given oat this morning by W. E. Swindell, chairman of the board. The names of the commission have not yet been made public. "We are having a difficult time In making the appointment," stated Mr. Swindell. "1 have seen at least 25 men myself but none were will ing to accept a place on the board. You can aay, however, that the board will appoint three men Monday." "Satan Sanderson" Tonight. Orrln Johnson will appear tonight at the N<w Theatre In "8atan San der ron," a Ave reel photoplay dram atised from the novel of the same name by Ha'lie Ermine Rives. Mr. Johnson's work on the American stage is too well known to be com itffented upon here; while the novel ?of 8atan Sanderson has been widely read. This picture Is full of love and romance that keeps you inter ested throughout the picture. DON'T APPROVE OF SAND-CLAY ROADS An endorsement of the views re garding toad building, which were expressed In the tfally News yester day by Contractor Wrenn, of New Bern, waftyglren today by Captain David Hill. "1 believe that sand-clay roads, without the proper foundation, would reeu t In a complete failure," he said. "And a failure In road building now would mean that the cause of food roads would be set back la Beaufort oounty fur years to come. I agree with Mr. Wrenn in everything he Mid with regard to thle matter " U. S. TROOPS HOT ON VILLA'S TRAIL Bandit Chief is But a Step Ahead of the American Troops in His Dash for Safety Believed That His Wounds Are More Serious Than First Reported. Trainload of Provisions Leaves For U. S. Soldiers. By Ef T. COXKLE, I'niUMl Pre?? Staff Correspondent. E! Paso, April 1.?Like a wounded animal, slinking to Its i&lr. Villa is believed to be but a step ahead of Dodd's troopers, who ara bent^ on his capture, dead or alive. Following a thrilling ride and, running fight, which was reported! yesterday, officers be.ieve that the j capture of the bandit is but the mat ter of a few hours. Vllla'B injuries, nu-ntloend yester day, are more rertoua than first sup posed. The view Is held that he may die because of lack'of medical atten tion. SUSSEX REPORT NEXT WEEK! SUSSEX 4 EipoctMl That (icnnany . /Will 8uK-| mit Case to the United States Within Short Time. (By United Press) Berlin. April 1.?The reply ofI Germany to the request of the United I States (or information on the Sussex attack will probably be handed to Ambassador Gerard next week. It Is possible, however, that submu-1 rlnes, operating in British waters, may not return to their bases with I their reports before the end of next' week. This, of course, would delay j matters. CHAS. A.SMITH DIED TODAY | (By Unltsd Press) Baltimore, April 1.?Charles A. Smith, ex-governor and ex-lieutenant governor of South Carolina, presi dent of four banks ar.d extensively interested otherwise in Southern bus iness circles, died today In John Hopkins hospital. The body leaves this afternocn for his home^p Tlm mnnsvi'le. Congressman Ragsdale, his nephew, will acoompany the re- j mains from here. SUB COMMITTEE FAVORS BRANDEIS Appointment Will CJO to fl??n?te Jn-j clary Committee on Monday. (By Untied Press) Washington April 1.?The Senate sub-committee, which has Investigat ed tke fitness of Louis rBandels for Supreme court Justice, today voted three to two to recommend his ap pointment. Works and Cummins are1 believed to have cast the "No" votes.; The report will go "to the Senate Judiciary committee on Monday. The Repub leans there are expected iO make a strong fight to keep teh rec ommendation delayed oi Indefinitely postponed. ?>r. Walte Indlctcd for Murder. New York. April 1.?The grand Jury today returnW an indictment charging murder In the first degree against r>r. Arthur Warren Walte acenalng him of polaenlng h!s fath er-in-law. Jrhn E. Peek, millionaire drug manoafcturer of oraad Rapids. if V111? Capiar? Dealrd. El Paso, April 1.?Host of reports that Villa has been captured sloe* Dodd's victory, have been circulated todaj. presumably by Juarez officials. The Carranza consul, Garcia .hae do med the rumors. The first trainload of provision* left Juarez for Casas Grandes today, consisting of five carloads of oata, one of sugar and five of miscellan pous merchandise. The train is owned and consigned to Mormons at Colonia Uublan. The Mormons will sell them 10 the soldiers. HOSPITAL SHIP Trafiody Occurred In Black Sea. 115 Utm Ixist, Including Sisters of Mbrqr? (By United Press) PetroRrad, April 1.?The Russtaa hospital ship, Portugal, was subma rined by Germans in th<? Black Sea today with a loss of 115 lives. In cluding CountPSB Tatistchef? and 14 other Sisters of Mercy. The Portugal sank In a minute's time. ln& ware rescued. VERDUN FIGHT (Ifrmans Boffin Homhordnicnt of Verdun. Have Obtained Foot hold in Vauv Village. (By United Preas) London, April 1.?German artll lory has opened the bombardment on Verdun and the Parts railway from the Anoncourt woods. Paris dispatch es today state. This is believed ;o be the prelude to The German drive sotuhward toward the railway and a general asBault against the French northwest of Verdun. Air battlee are occuring hourly. Grrnumi Gain Foothold. Paris, April 1.?In two fierce at tacks with large forces, the Germans today galced a foothold in Van t Village, five miles northwest of Ver dun. They were first stopped by a heavy lire. The second attack wa* rushed forward without regard of appalling losses.
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