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Hickory RF AILY CORB VOL. III. HICKORY, N. C. THURSDAY EVENING, (OCT. 4, 1917 PRICE TWO CENTS GENERAL HAIG'S TROOPS AGAIN STRIKE GERMANS Stale Iiibi'ury British Move Forward Over Wide Front and ScMid Back Stream of Prisoners Early Re ports Indicate Satisfactory Progress British. By 1' t.'i.r th- V, ,a iatcd Press. (.';in on a wide front east :!n British this morning ,;!u r drive at the German H.mdersj. Field Marshal early report announced factory progress was be- a stream of German pris iti),' sent to the British rear. I'wul of the Flanders driv? an eight day interval. xl.iy of last week the Brit-fi-rward on both sides of .Men in road to a depth of uilf to three-quarters of a hv m:r h --.v. v;i..;.i' a ivrr fieri! : ,1 Li!!..'. TV a hi : rr.ai:-; !i-.;r. ;! Vf.-I. ! t-.Ve.-!i '.V - !, i! r'.e;: ery ;. Th - f the heaviest fighting in i the western front follow. r iians making desperate as :;m effort to reprain the 1 had lost. Almost every . however, was held intact ;::ish, who in the meantime murine for th? next push. of the Ypres may be a9 r the Germans as the bat Somme, where the Gor- forced to make the Hin r. 'rent. general tactics now be-i-l of persistent driving at ; iv.i in the lines are evi - miliar result. ihis time, :.o land which would have ..-.loned would be far more r the entente and its loss omlingly heavy blow to the , for the Germans held Bel--t line with its aerial and bases is at stake. to. v. :h the liberation of the i ; eh manufacturing city of !.y's attack followed sharply Impairing effort of the Ger f' tave it off. Crown Prince. V struck at the British lino FINE FAIR SPEECH AT By JUDGE PRITCHARD BIG TAX MEASURE MILE ALREADY IS LAW By the Associated Presa. Washington, Oct. 4. The new wai tax designed to raise $2,500,000,000 under the provisions of the revenue bill signed yesterday by the president went into effect immediately. In the form of levies on incomes, excess profits tobacco, liquor and va rious luxuries and . amusements, the law directly or indirectly affects ev ery person in the country. One of the first effects will be on distilled beverages which will be taxed $2.10 a gallon. GERMAN CHANCE v.. I'll M I i.Tf,' h. in f I; a i:' They ,, t...v : . in e;i --' , r (By Old Hurrygraph) Lenoir. Sept. 4. Ideal weather drew a large concourse of people to Lenoir yesterday and today, and tht second annual Caldwell countv fair opened yesterday under the most fa vorable auspices, and gives promise of the successful finish of the lar gest and best fair in the history of the county. The parade, headed bv the Salis bury concert band, from the public square to the fair grounds was the beginning of the enthusiasm. The "Bill" squad in the parade all per sons named Bill, big and little was a feature of the marching line. Cit izens turned out- by the hundreds, and made a thrilling patriotic day ox it. The exhibits in the main building are full, along all lines, and show the energy of the women of the coun ty in fancy work and canned goods of every description. It is just simply marvelous, as to what they have ac- ' eomnlishpd. The farm nrnnftc a-ro ted by the British to'tvnirnl rf fnlHweii f.mmv t?;qcs of growth will astonish one. The fruit exhibit is fine none could be finer. The stock exhibit was the admiration of the beholders. The attractions were many; and th amusements kept the large crowd in a continual good humor. The feature of the fair yesterday was the parade and exercises of the school children of the county. This drew many thousands of people here and gave a zest an interest to the fair seldom witnessed. Judge Jeter C. Pritchard was the speaker, and he was introduced by Governor W. C. Newland, who said that he felt like helrdldludlurdluuu by the audience and the fair manage- tvi rr- Kartonca Vta col An nf Vio :u its most vital point be-jspeaker was jeft to him an(j he was "'.or Hamlets and Polygon fortunate in getting the eminent eren- his trooos were mowed 1 tleman deliver the address. Some r e British artillery and ev-!rty years ago a lad walked across . . ! the mountains to Bakersville, and was repulsed. i beffan his career. He has lived an r neh fighting front has been; honorable life in North Carolina and i'.' ly quiet except for in- has filled every public position in the - i'-ry activity northeast of fftft of. the people except that of gov- 1 ernor; once U. S. circuit court bench. ' It is an inspiration to the youth 01 I'- of Field Marshal IIaig's0ur iami what perseverance, energy, ';.' apparently was greater , fidelity to duty will accomplish. I in ' of last week, for the ear-: troduce to you Judge Jeter C. Pritch .1: n.,fr.w. ,i ' ard, and am glad he is with us today. .. patches reported advanc, Pritchard was creeted by r a mile on a front of 16,- a iarfre crowd of people. He said "is on the Passchendaele-! he appreciated the remarks of Gov- ridge. Completion of the'ornor Newland. Wje have been inti- f this ridge is the immediate j fTeTidL V'J"? W f v, t 1. t ' Pect to love him as long as I live. ; tlu' British. Possession A COunty fair does more to stimulate ' "ndale ridge will give the the people than anything else. Know- mmand of the entire high j ing the people of Caldwell as I do i". this sector 1 1 knw yu nave a great fair nere 1,. c u' xi. 1 1 although I have not yet been through "arly fighting the attack-! yQur xhibit3. He said in part: p penetrated to the village: "This is Patriotic Day, and it is !;enk', lying at an important' proper that I talk war to you; as ' 'S which is nearly a mile and! war talk now is patriotism. The pres- , -7 vi Av i ent war is like no other war. 1 oast of Zonnebeke, through M jf gavageg in darkest Af. " I.ntish line passed, as,rica or any 0ther race, ever exceeds t inir attack was onened un. iho hrnt.al savasrerv of this war. The president did everything he couia to keep out of this war. Democrats as veil as Republicans criticised ana denounced him for not declanngj L TO SAY A SPEECH By the Associated Press. Copenhagen, Oct. 4 Dr. Michael is, the German imperial chancellor, according to a dispatch from Berlin, is expected to deliver an important speech on the end of this or at the beginning of next week. The chan cellor will answer interpolations on the internal political situation reeard. ing the appointment of Pan-Germans to important positions. AN IS BY BRITISH ED SEND LAFOLLETTE ATTACK By the Associated Press. Xondon, Oct. 4.; In their offen sive in the Ypres sector today the British gained all their objectives on a iront io,uuu yaras ana to a depth of 2,000 yardsj' General Fred erick Maurice, chief director of mil. itary operations, announced today. MEN ACCEPTED FOR SERVICE IN ARMY The following men have been ac cepted into the service of the Unit ed States: George Dula, Hiekory. John H. Powell, Claremont. Jacob A. Thornburg, Newton. Lester L. Mull, Henry. Walter E. Rowe,' Newton. H. E. Penland, Hickory. James C. Hunsucker, Conover. Percy Miartin, Ellenboro. MESSENGER GIRLS ARE NOW ON PAYROLL By Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 4 The "mes senger girl" has made her appear ance on the government payroll as the result of the shortage of boys in the capital. For the first time in the history ol the government, so far as anyont here can remember, appointments heretofore strictly confined to men and boys, have been opened to girls. FRENCH LOST FIVE SHIPS DURING WEEK ''meed materially further to a also, leaving the hotly con round covered well in their northern part of the battle Ilritish reached Covellpelle, s about 1 1-2 miles north-l.angemarck. TIM UTTF.K BEDFELLOW " USED SOME SURPRISE " Mary Led ford, four years r;.ris(d at least five persons weeks ago, and probab war. Entertains Society By the Associated Press. Paris, Oct. 4. The weekly report of losses of French shipping by sub marines for the past week shows that five vessels of more than 1,600 tons each and five of less than that size were destroyed. Four of the smaller vessels were lost in the preceding week. Five vessels beat off sub marine attacks. Mrs. B. F. Seagle and son, Master Ben, Jr., went to Lenoir today to attend the fair. FRENCH AGAIN RAID TWO GERMAN I BRITISH RESUME ATTACK ON GERMANS By the Associated Press. (London Oct. 4. Field Marshal Haig has begun a new offensive east of Ypres. The official statement from British headquarters in France issued today says that the British attacked at 6 o'clock this morning on a wide front and are making sat isfactory progress. Already a number of prisoners have been taken. CONGRESS TO ADJOURN TO GERMANY THEY URGE By the Associated Press. Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 4. Deporta tion of United States Senator La Follette and his supporters through the allied lines to Berlin bfecause of his treasonable utterances were received today by Governor Cox from the executive clubs of Toledo, repre senting four clubs of that city. A copy of the resolutions was sent to President W$hon and Ohio sena tors and representatives with the re quest that it be printed in the record. SWEDES VERY MAD ABOUT THEIR SHIPS By the Associated Prees. Stockholm, Oct. 4. The detention of Swedish vessels by the United States, France and Great Britain and the detention of Swedish ships on the Rotterdam-Goether route is causing much indignation here by Swedes, even those leaning to the entente be ing aroused. Newspapers also ex press indignation. WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST GUEST AT GERMAN DINNER New York Publisher Feasted With Von Papen, Boy-Ed and Bolo Pasha, Alleged Spy Under Arrest in France Washington Has "Goods" on Bernstorff. MAY A T FOR WILD IM SUFFRA GE LADIES ENGAGE IN FIGHT By the Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 4. . Seventeen silent sentinels of the women's par ty doing time in Occoquan work foi piccketing the white house were bruised and scratched today as the result for a free-for-all fight yeste. 1 day when the authorities removed one of their number to a hospital. CALDWELL FAIR IS By the Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 4. Decision as to what action it will take upon peti tions demanding the expulsion of Senator LaFollette was still undeter mined today by the senate commit tee on privileges and elections. The committee is considering vk. nous courses. Today the question of a formal investigation and hearing upon Senator LaFollette's speeches and conduct were discussed. Sever al senators were said to favor of giv ing him a sever reprimand, while others were flor expulsiqji or im peachment. It was not believed, however, that he would be expelled. , By the Associated Press, j New York, Oct. 4 Evidence in dicating that German funds held by j New York banks for the Deutsche Bank of Berlin, and which were em ployed to pay Bolo Pasha, German spy and peace propogandist, were placed in the possession of Count von Bernstorff by wireless messages from the German foreign office was obtained today by State Attorney Lewis. This evidence conclusively proves according to the state's attorney generaL that Bernstorff controlled the fund. It was obtained from Hugo Schmidt, agent here of the Deutsche Bank. BY SATURDAY NIGHT OWNS By the Associated Press. Paris, Oct. 4. Another aerial raid over Germany. was made last night by French airmen. The cities of Frankfort and Rastatt were bombed. Rastatt is a town of 14,000 in Baden, 13 miles southwest of Karl sruhe. Tbis is the second attack on Frank fort in the last week since the French began their .reprisals. The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. B. F. Seagle Tuesday afternoon. In stead of a regular business meeting it was turned into a rather informal' reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Deal, who are home on a vacation from Korea, where they went out as missionaries representing the home church. Mr Deal gave the society a very interesting talk on the ways TO PUT REWARD f" r '; ' cr.- tt:i. s!..;. 'r r::i;.r , Si'..,, Some time during the -!'(' Il.ff Vi'. Un.A 4Un vii iiuiiic jiccll tlic " a ' , . ' . made her way to a neigh- ana customs ui me xvuicn yr - by, Mrs. C. E. Cline. and! Little Elizabeth Deal was dressed in ! 'ito bed with members of front porch. The child then I i into bed with members of ' i.v without waking them ana f remainder of the night. The 1 occupants of the bed were surprised and the child's thought she had been kid Mary was returned safely ON AD OF POLICY OF REPRISALS GERMAN RAIDS FOR full costume of the Korean style which differs quite materially from the girls of America. At the close of the meeting the guests were tak en into the dining room where light refreshments were served. Many foil flfttrors were in evidence. In SLACKERS By the Associated Press. fWlaoninp-ton. Oct. 4. A last warn. the dining room, which was oarKen-; waj .gsued today to drafted men roVtrsSt'e TnAht'who have refused to respond to the By the Associated Press. Washington, Oct. 4. With a pro gram calling for adjournment of congress war session not later, than Saturday, the leaders today were pre pared to carry out their plans to that end. Initial action on the Question to come in the house on a resolution by Representative Kitchin proposing ad iournment at 5 P. m. Saturday. The resolution was prepared yesterday by Representative Kitchin alter a conference with Senator Martin of Virginia. The senate action in agreeing to take final action today on the admin istration's soldiers and sailors insur ance bill and the deficiency bills made it possible to adjourn. Only two important measures, the military insurance and the deficiency bills, remain for decision before the session ends. NEW YORK COTTON By the Associated Presa. New York, Oct. 4 The cotton market was rather nervous and ir-Tpo-iilnr duriner todays' early trading. TV10 market onened easv with October 10 points higher with other months 27 points lower. This break at tracted fresh buying, however, ana prices steadied before the end of the first hour. The close was steady. Open October 1 26.65 December 25.95 January 1 25.50 .March -h 25.45 May 25.55 Close 26.10 25.28 25.12 25.18 25.31 PROVING SUCCESS Persons who attended the Caldwell Fair yesterday reported a large crowd and fine exhibits. Judge Jeter C. Pritchard made a noble, pa triotic speech in the afternoon. To morrow night the fireworks will be shown, and it is expected that a large crowd will go from here. Quite a number of automobile parties went to Lenoir this afternoon to view the exhibits. By the Associated Press. London, Oct. 4. The American schooner Annie F. Conlan was at tacked by a gunfire by a German sub marine Wednesday morning off the Scilly Island. The crew of eight men were landed. DOUBLE INCOME TAX R H GH SALARIES By the Associated Press. Washington, Oct 4. Business and professional men and salaried men as well who have incomes of more than $6,000 a year face a war tax of eight per cent in addition to the in come tax inserted in the original bill. The section was not introduced on the floor nor discussed in either house of congress, but was inserted by the conferees while they were working in secret session. If it stands bus iness and professional men whose in comes are over $6,000 will be sub ject to double taxation. PLAN DOLLAR DAY HICKORY MARKETS Cotton 2bc Wheat $2.40 WEATHER FORECAST flowers was especially soft and pret ty. SINKING TWO-THIRDS OF '" AwwiatM Prpss. "d'.n, ()t. 3. (Dolayedi) Ac , :" Ut the Standard a policy of 'l; for German air rnir1a hn (,i'l'd upon. r, . , V ufcision naa Deen w." by the British government fi. "",l,l y Premier Lloya u-ment Tuesday that the ' '""'I r;; '"!;, ',' hi .,, , 'i I ., Will, would bomb German cities '"'Pound interest. r.nra The government crave no- tice that those who have failed will be given an opportunity to escape SG TWO-THIRDS U A Tm ' rjunishment if they respond now and TOTAL GERMANY CLAIMS a reasonable excuse. If they London,, Oct. 4.-The total of au do not report, they will be adver- losses to world's shipping since Ger- tised. many's ruthless U-boat war went in- iDrafted men failing to report now to effect aggregate aout two-thirds promptly advertised as de- of those claimed by the Germans m j Cn a statement issued September 1. At sorters and a reward of $50 for their that time the Germans alleged that apprehension. Divisional comman- an average of 900,000 tons had been d rs nowever have baen directed to sunk monthly for several months, - personally such men before The actual totals of tonnage sunk qi" compiled here show that not even du- trial is ordered to ascertain the reas- ring the most successful month for ons if any for their not reporting, the U-boats April have the fig- phe policy 0f the department, it 1 1 . .nnM.finn . . .... res reacnen any sucu - wn announced, is to Tmnish them mm ADVERTS NG FRIDAY COSTLY MILK IS CAUSE OF CHILDREN'S DEATH ,New York, Oct. 4. The recent in crease in price of milk in this city has caused the death of 400 children according to a statement made by Distirct Attorney Swann. who quot ed as his authority Dr. Haven Em. ersons, commissioner of health. Ihe district attornev's nfficp wViipli has been investigating the milk sit uation, announced it would present evidence porbably Monday to the grand jury. In this connection Mr. Swann declared that "the Aa rum on'c league has New York by the throat." and cited a ease wbere. it. was alleged, one milk dealer was forc ed out of business because he refused to sign a contract dictated by the league. tCK uT?n Pointed by tion has appointed Dr. E. C. Lev of Richmond, Va., as special investi gator. A public hearing will be held Friday. THIRTEEN BRITISIH BOATS SUNK BY SUBMARINES ILondon, Oct. 3. EUeven British merchantmen of more than 1,600 tons each and two vessels under 1, 600 tons were sunk by mines or sub marines last week, accojrditng tt the British, admiralty1 statement made public last evening. MR. HEARST DENIES By the Associated Press. (New York, Oct. 4. The investiga tion of Attorney Merten E. Lewis into the activities here of Bolo Pasha, under arrest in France as a spy and peace propogandist, disclosed that William Randolph Hearst, the news paper publisher, attended a dinner given by Bolo in March, 1916, at a local hotel here. There were present Avon Paven stedt, who figured as an intermediary for the transfer of German funds in New York banks to be sent to Par is and be spent in peace propoganda; Captains Boy-Ed and von Papen, na val and military attaches of the Ger man embassy and Jules Boise, a French lecturer, who it was revealed, secured German money for his work. It was explained by the attorney that Mr. Hearst's participation was entirely social, so far as is known. EVIDENCE ON BOLO By the Associated Press. .Mrs. P. E. Reinhardt will leave this afternoon for Ahoskie, where she will accompany her daughter, Mrs. S. M Peed to Hickory to spend some time. iMr. Peed has been called into service in the national army. I Wlashingto4 Oct. 4. State de partment officials today admitted bassador to Washington, directed the funds paid to Bolo Pasha, but declin ed to make it public, although they may do so after the French govern ment finishes with Bolo's case. POISED AND ABLE Charity and Children. Gaston Means will be tried before Judge E. B. Cline at the Cabarrrus term of court October 29th. Judge Cline's court will be the center of interest for the nation, for rarely, on our judicial history has a case so notable been tried. It is fortunate that this battle of the giants will be waged before a man so well pois ed and able as Judge Cline. Some Additional Facts on Second Liberty Loan; Bonds Good Investment IFor North Carolina: Fair anfi , warmer tonight. Fridjay partly cloudy, moderate southwest to west winds. while the August losses dropped to al- most half the April figures. and retain them in service. COMPARATIVE WEATHER October 3 1917 1916 Maximum 73 75 1 Minimum . 42 54 The advertising committee appoint ed by President Bisanar to arrange rniiQT rnv on Thursday. Octo- ber 18. will meet with the chair man, Mr. N. Wi. Clarki, tomorrow -.;rr -fnT Vie nnrnose of appor- tioning space in the Records Dollar Day edition and for the further pur pose of having copy for the ads reach ot nnpe F.verv business is short of men and the Record is no exception, and a good deal of night work will be required to issue the extra paper on time. It is hoped by this paper and the committee that merchants will pre pare their copy at once and have it in this office in a few days. Some copy should be in the office by tomor roy afternoon. Other members of the committea are Messrs. Roy Abernethy, R. Martin, J. W. Shuford, A. M. West, H C. Lutz, and S. H. Farabee. The campaign is now on for the sale of the second liberty loan bonds, and committees will soon be busy soliciting suibscriptiions. As indi- cated by the indorsements of Hick- nrv bankers in Tuesdav's Record these bonds are gilt-edged security, m fact, the best in the worm, iney will, besides, net the investor 4 per cent, being practically exempt from all taxes, making them better than a 6 per cent investment to any Hickory citizen. The treasury department has issu ed a bulletin that furnishes in brief form the information needed on the character of these bonds. A careful study of the facts presented will convince the most skeptical that the purchase of Liberty Bonds will be a good business investment. It is also a patriotic duty. We quote: "The second liberty ,loan, beair' ing interest from November 15 1917; Due November 15, 1942; redeemable at the option of the United States at par and accrued interest, on and after November 15, 1927; interest payable May 15 and November 15; and authorized by an act of congress approved September 24, 1917. "Denominations: Coupon and regis tered bonds, $50, $100, $500 $1,000, $5,000, $10,000; and registered bonds s r r,n mm oni x i iiii-ip.iu. '"Exempt as to principal and in terest from all taxation by the Un ited States, any state, or any of the coc,;,vnc nf the United States, or by any local taxing authority (a) 1 estate or inheritance taxes, and (b) United States graduatea aaaawuai income taxes ( commonly known as surtaxes) and excess-profits and war profit taxes. The interest on an amount of bonds and certificates au thorized by said act, the principal of which does not exceed in the ag gregate $5,000, owned by any indi- vidual,' partnersmp av, -corporation, shall be exempt from the taxes provided for m clause (b) above. "Convertible upon the terms and conditions stated in said circular in to higher rate bonds if and when higher rate bonds are next issued during the war. "Applications must reach the treasury department Washington, D. C, a Federal Reserve Bank or branch thereof, or some incorporated bank or trust company within the United States (not including outlying- territories and possessions) on or before the close of business Oc tober 27, 1917, the right being re served by the Secretary of the Treas ury to close the subscription at any earlier date. "Terms of Payment: 2 per cent with application. 18 per cent on November 15, 1917. 40 per cent on December 15, 1917. 40 per cent on January 15 1918. (with accrued interest on both de ferred installments.) "Payment in full of any subscrip tion for an amount of bonds not in excess of $1,000, at face value with out interest, may be made with the application, if the subscriber prefers, in which case prompt delivery of a bond or bonds dated and bearing in terest from November 15, 1917, will be made. Except in such cases payment for the amount allotted can only be completed on November 15, or, with accrued interest on De cember 15 or January 15, previous installments having been duly paid. "Allotment: Subscriptions for $3,000,000,000 of these bonds are in vited, the right being reserved to allot additional bonds up to one-half the amount of any oversubscription. Every subscriber for an amount of bonds not in excess of $1,000 will receive the full amount of bonds sub scribed for. Other applications are received subject to allotment. Ron ds are described in the circular will be delivered prompt ly upon completion of payment.' I 1 1 t 11 i III it ! I i I; 1 ; i "i f 4 E : 1 : f S : i- SI i i 1 I
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