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. 'N vol. m, yr HICKORY, N. C TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 26, 1918 PRICE TWO CENTS GERMANS ADVANtE GERMANS RENEW ATTACKS ON WEST French and British Positions Assaulted by Mass ed Troops New Lines Established by Allies, Who Retire Voluntarily British Says 840,000 Germans in Battle Ri- the As'iated Frees. J ' - . . ..t nil. March 26. Uhe fighting uring the night, the war The British established ,i s , .., in now position east of r,J Albert. di'i'iiians this morning began ,.i;'a against the combined ;:.,! Uritish forces south ot fh,, lirman losses have been so crva: : f:vm a The tin enemy has been ;,i bring up reinforcements '.; j. arts of the western front. war cilice has established the :.! mere than TO divisions n-iirhborhood of 840,000 have been put in the action treaty. i'..'!i:vnt follows: !'.:!sti;:; died during the night. .t I? i ii i tlM.'P'l by :h. Our w in la'U ; "N.rh ..f th-ha.- u'tis east of Roye and :' the Somme continuance tin.:,' U expected, but it ievt'oped. Reports of tih'htit;i.- a".' reported this morning north "f the Somme and our troop a'.'i French troops are giving iiattlf. "The tr.omyV losses continue to be severe. He ha? been obliged to re inforee h s haftle front from all parts of the vu'.tern theatre. Over 70 hrf'.i!e m. visions are engaged on the enemy .;!..." lUSHoi' (HF.SIIIRE'S SON HURT IN FRANCE ital-L'h. X. C, March 26. Lieut. Jan;?. Cheshire, son of Bishop Jos eph l)i ount Cheshire of Raleigh has i'W. iajun-J in France and expects tu W toiiiituu To the hospital for three m!. .:..-!, according to a letter rt'ie:... 1 by his father here. Lieu tenant Clu-shire, according to the communi' atiotv, was engaged with his to.nii.aiy in grenade practice when a .-.,:. t-r with a grenade con tainer dr.pptM.l it and the grenades ex;Ck"i, mrg six men outright ani w.ui'd'ng .'it) others, more or less MTi'iusdy. Lieutenant Ches hire in oivc i fragments of the gre na !'s in his hack, kgs and head anl his t-ar drums burst under the !et.r.ut;..!i. The surgeon informed h;m t;'tt hv would regain his hear ing ;f th' process of healing should Cu.'.tJulo, I 10 BE THE BILLION V-'a'hi Uun, Maroh 26. Secre tary MoAdoo announced last night hat tm.' amount of the third Liberty L''firi would be three billion dollars ''t four and one-qUarter per cen,t find that all over subscriptions W""H b accepted. J h' now bonds will be non-con-vtrt:!,.. iuit bonds of the first and second lioorty loans may be con-vertifM- into the new 4 1-4 per cent "Wir.t'.-s. Mr. .foAdoo said expenditures of e l.'Mitod States and the allied gov ernments had been much below esti-iiat'-s, and that consequently it was not nocf'ssary to make the )an lar wr, th;in throe billion dollars. "nt.'ro,s will bo asked for author 'ty to makf additional loans to the J';s luring the coming summer. The leo;.,,, to make the new bonds in uonv"rtib!e, the secretary announced reaped in order to put an end w the expectation of higher inter ist rates. LIBERTY LOAN Heavy Fighting Fremcli Front 7 tho Associated Press. March 2G. The battle con- Cr W'th lhe Rreutest violence with " " rrnans making still greater ef- ' "us tho whole front between ' "Sn and Chaulny, the war office unnounc(.Hi Krt'u" UU evacuated by' the during the night. The yTth" French. 'nch statement follows: " attle continues with vio BATTLE FRONT REASONS GIVEN SECRET By the Associated Press. Vash;,'ton, March 26. The of ficial statement of the war depart ment's reasons for announcing only the names of the American troops killed or wounded in France was submitted to the senate today by Major General March, active chief of staff, with a statement that the department considers it an advan tage from all points of view. General March said that the way of announcing the news formerly gave the enemy information as to the troops engaged and brought a swarm of centain .agents to take claims for settlement. SAYS GERMAN DRIVE L BE Washington, March 26 Back from a visit to the western battle front, Major General Leonard Wood in a confidential statement before the senate military committee, declared that allied military opinion is un animous that the German offensive will fail, and urged a great increase to 4,000,000 or 5,000,000 men in America's army. It was Ge.neral Wood's opinion, ac cording to his auditors, that the Germans on the western front now are numerically superior, both on the ground ajul in the air, but that the allies are in a better position. While confident that the German of fensive will be halted before the en emy has gained any material object ions, General Wood suggested that the offensive may change the war fare into a more open contest. For that reason, he recommended the training of America nforces for op en warfare a3 well as for trench fighting. The general was before the com mittee for three hours. Stating that the French are disappointed in the siz of the American army thus far sent to Europe, according to committee memiben redommendjed immediate steps to increase both the American expeditionary forces and the army in training in this coun try. Chairman Chamberlain said General Wood recommended that an army of 2,500,000 men be maintained in Fran7; at the earliest possible moment nd 2,500,000 more in train ing. Another committee member placed General Wood's recommenda tions at 4,000,000 men, one half in France as soon as they can be sent there. CARD OF THANKS The library committee wishes to thank the people of Hickory for their hearty response to the call lor books for our soldiers and sailors. Over four hundred books were col- leCted'MRS. J. WORTH ELLIOTT, Chairman Library Committee lence. During last evening and in the night the enemy multiplied his attack on the whole front between Noyon and Chaulnes. The French artillery and supported effectively by our infantry is retarding the German thrust.. Frequent counter attacks were delivered by the French. "Noyon was evacuated during the night in perfect order. The French, are holding the left bank of the Oise firmly." 1 KEEPING WIL FAILURE TANKS ARE USEDIRE By GERMAN FORCES By the Associated Press. Berlin, via London, March 2G German tanks reinforced by captur ed British tanks, says Sunday's' of hcial statement ,took a leading pait in breaking the brave enemy resist ance. MUSTARD SHELLS By the Associated Press. WSth the American Army in France, Mondjay, March 25. The American positions on a certain part of the Toul front were bombarded with mustard shells at the rate of six a minute last night, but inef fectively. The American artillery replied and demolished segments of the German front lines. TOLEDO MAN MADE LONG RANGE GUN Cleveland, Ohio, March 27. The big gun being used by the Germans in bombarding Paris is the invention of a Toledo, Ohio, man named Whel- an, according to an annoymous letter published in the Cleveland News. The writer declares the same gun (or rather the same idea of gun) fired a shot 3G miles on Lake Erie when tested three years ago. He de clares the gun was purchased by Dr. Bernard Dernburg, the German fi nancial representative in this coun try, and that the inventor and hies wife were taken into Germany on the same vessel Dr. Dernburg sailed on. During the tests on Lake Erie the gun was operated from an old mud scow, thus doing away with the "inch a mile" concrete base .problems of other days. In connection with the mysterious letter writers' revel ations, it is significant that Dr. Dernburg actually was in Cleveland the day the Lusitania was sunk, May 9, 1915. NEWS TO WASHINGTON Washington, March 26 Army ordnance experts say they never heard of such a gun as described in the foregoing dispatch and was mucn inclined to discredit the story. BRITISH AIRMEN BUSY WORKING ON BOCHES London, March 26. The British aviators have bombarded the rail way stations at Cologne, as well as Various other impoprtanft cities in Germany, the official statement on aerial operations announces. -TAo tns of bombis were also dropped on the Metz Railway station. "Although the fighting was the most severe so far experienced. Our airplanes shot down 45 enemy ma chines and drove down 22 out of control. Two other hostile airplanes were shot down by our anti-aircraft guns. Ten of our machines are missing." "Over 1,700 bombs were dropped during the day ' on targets including the Brouges dry docks, the Aulney station and a large camp southeast of Cambrai." THE MODEL CITIZEN The model citizen is well inform ededucated in the principles of government; he is a good neighbor ever considerate of the health, com fort and safety of those with whom he is associated; he is intelligently industrious skilled and active in some useful employment. He bears part of the expense of government. He consults his neighbors concerning the public wel fare, promotes their frequent as s)emibing to consider matter of common concern, and is well posted in regard to the conduct of officers who administer law and govern ment. (He does not seek an office for which he is not fitted; but he does not shirk public duty when his coun try needs his service, in peace or in war. In this service he is faithful and brave. As judge or jror, he is rM contrtollfcd ;by 'Vear, favor of affection, reward or the hope of reward." He does not accept em ployment which is inconsistent with his duties as a citizen. iHe is the friend of the poor, of widows and orphans the champion of the oppressed. He is the visitor of Captives swift to (inquire into the causes of their imprisonment, watchful of the condition of the plaees where they are confined, and of the character and conduct of those who have them in custody. He is law-albiding keeps the law himself and is ready to assist in its enforcement. A taxpayer and voter, the support and constitutional mas ter of all public servants, he as sumes Ihis Share of responsibility for the administration of govern ment. Peel's Civil Government. USED AMERICANS o Guards are DEFEATED IN FINLAND By the Associated Press. Stockholm, Monday, March 26. The front of the Finnish Red Guard) has been broken and they are fleeing in panic, according to a telegram . received here. The decisive stroke was delivered in the form, of a flanking movement on the east. Suymula station has been occupied. Red Guards are reported to have left behind them large stores of guns, railroad trucks, ammunition and prisoners were left behind. The Red Guards who are support ed by the bolshexviki have been car rying on civil war with the White Guards who presumably are assisted by Germans. T PATROL IS SUNK OFF COAST 8y tha Associated Press. Washington, March 26. The na vjal patrol vessel the Admiral ran on the rocks ojff Spitute, Mass., last night, and is a total loss, the na vy department was advjised today. All officers and crew were taken off. Plymouth, Mass., March 26. A government scout patrol boat struck a roack between Philip Harbor and Brent linck early today and went to the bottom within three quarters of an hour. Light cruisers which responded took off the crew. LB North school children this morn ing swung over the top in their sub scriptions to War Savings Stamps and the total amount was $450. This was a third more than the am ount sold a week ago, and shows a steady progression. ;Of the total sold today, the fifth grade, taught by Miss Lillian Field, bought $304.80 in stamps. North school children are giving their answer to the German attack on the British and French. THE PUBLIC BE DAMNED Those who remember the "Battle Cry of Peace" will learn with pleas ure that Charles Richman, who starred in that production, is now appearing in another vitally impor tant photoplay called "The Public Be Damned." This is an expose of the Methods of the Food Trusts which control the farmers and make the living expenses of the house holders soar. The author and direct or is S. E. V. Taylor. "The Pub lic Be Damned" will appear at the Pastime Theatre on Saturday, March 30th. Mrs. J. A. Herndon who has been spending some time with her daugh ter, Mrs. E. A. Herman, has return ed to her home in Kinston. Mis 3 Regina Coone and Miss Nell Miller of Gastonia stopped over in Hickory a few hours today en route to A?heville to attend the Baptist convention in session there. NEW YORK COTTON By the Associated Press. i New York, March 26. While still somewhat nervous and irregu lar, the cotton market showed a generally steady tone on cables and more optimistic views as to the war situation. The market stiffened up on trade buying with May selling at 32.85 before the end of the first hour or about 13 to 22 points net higher. The close was steady. Open Close May 32.75 32.90 July 32.06 32.24 October 30.90 31.00 December 30.56 30.S9 January 30.79 HICKORY MARKETS Cotton 32c Wheat $2.40 Corn ....$1.75 WEATHER FORECAST For North Carolina: Fair tonight and Wednesday; gentle to moderate shifting winds. GOVERNMEN NORTH SHO YS 450 WA STAMPS ANS PAYING By the Associated Press. London, March 26. Exacting the heaviest toll for every foot of ground, the British line continues to withdraw slcwly before the pressure of the German masses, Reuters cor respondent at the front telegraphs. Over a large portion of the fight ing zone the retirement is being made voluntarily so as to keep the front intact. YALE PROFESSOR CARRIED TO GERMANY By the Associated Press. Washington, March 26. Major Hen ry C. Emery, the Yale professor taken prisoner by the Germans on the Oland islands, has been taken on a German transport to Dantzeig, Germany. American Minister Mor ris at Stockholm reported to the state department today that the Swedish government obtained knowl edge of his whereabouts. FREE TRIP GUARANTEED TO TfiE FATHERLAND If there is any man in Hickory who is neutral or a pacifist or is pro-German and doesn't like the gov ernment under which he has lived, he will not have to remain here. His passage is guaranteed to some neu tral country, preferably Holland, where he can cut across the electric ally charged border and enter the country he seems to be so faithful to. Not only will passage be guaranteed, but transportation will be paid. There are said to be a few men in the city just now who think more of Germany than the United States. If there are, they will take up the proposition. Mr. K. C. Menzies has been doing some several things in the support of the war, but he would be happy to raise a few thousand dollars to enable German patriots to return home. He is sure they would be al lowed transportation. The govern ment has its hands rather full, but Americans can do a great deal to help. The proposition... is open until fur ther notice. HEAVILY FOR EACH FOOT ies no ll mm On Enemy S By the Associated Press. French Front in France, Monday, March 25. Entire confidence re:ns that the Germans' last trump in the world battle will be over trumpou when the proper moment comes. rea By the Associated Press. British Army Headquarters in France, March 26. There is reas on to believe important events will be recorded in the next few hours, which will lead to the betterment of the position of the armieg which are steaming the German onslaught. The enemy is fighting desperately hard against time. On the first day his reserves were reduced to 52 divisions. At the end of the second day some 40 divisions from the re serves had been put in. A heavy German attack yesterday about Ervillers. was completely smashed by the British artillery fire. " Reports from all along the froat indicate the German loss of life yesterday was heavy. The enemy advanced against allied gunners who were fightiftg with open sights. Last night British airmen took heavy toll from the German infant ry in Bapaume. No official figures are at hand, but from compilations made the correspondent is convinced that 113 German airplanes were AreE ALLIES STILL UNITED LINE Yield Ground Slowly While Delivering Blows on Germans Big Events Expected Soon on This Front French Lines Hold Firm. Airmen Punish Germans in Rear MERCHANTS ARE TO OBSERVE SAVING At a meeting of the directors of the Hickory Merchants' Association last night, it was unanimously decid ed to conform to the daylight saving plan, now law by act of congress, and the merchants will open their stores at the usual time and close at 6 p. m. as at present. They will save an hour in the afternoon. On Saturday night before every body goes to bed, he will run his watch and clock up exactly one hour and forget about it. On Sunday morning he will get up at the regu lar time by the clock and he will be up an hour earlier than usual. The directors also decided unani mously to close the stores on Easter Monday, and the Record was includ ed among the number, because it wanted to close, but on account of the tremendous war news, the Record expects to be issutedi on Easter Monday. It can't be helped. The merchants, however, will take their usual Easter Monday holiday. The merchants will push the sale of Liberty Bonds, the directors un animously adopting a resolution pledging and urging all members to donate space for the good cause. Those present at the meeting were Presidbnt Geo. E. Bisanar, A. M. West, J .A. Bowles, H. C. Lutz, R. E. Martin, L. ,F. Abernethy, Dr. W. B. Ramsay, J. W. Shuford and J. A. Moretz. KILLED IN ACCIDENT By the Associated Press. Washington, March 26. A sea plane accident at Pensacola resulted in the death of Ensign Delethanty of Boston today. oom The allied military authorities were fully cognizant that the enemy's supreme effort would cause a retreat until measures could be taken to check the interruption into the allied position. vents xpected. brought down during the last five days. During the night there was com paratively little change in the lines No new attacks were reported up to 10 o'clock. The British were still holding the line between Comblei and Albert. The tenacity of the British re sistance, the prisoners say, exceed ed anything the Germans deemed possible. They complain of great privations on account of lack of sup plies, and speak of great weariness. Owing to dense masses of support ing troops, however, the enemy . is able to replenish his losses. Yesterday was the supreme day for the British gunners, says the correspondent. Attacking from north of Ervillers to the point of British contact with the French, the Germans were held up nearly every where by the ceaseless intensity of the British artillery. Masses of enemy troops coming forward in waves in attempting to reach their objective met with the same fate as the Old Guard at Waterloo. PRES ERVE i ENEMY TO By the Associataed Press. Although still giving ground at points before the German drive, the British and French armies engaged in the great battle in northern France are still preserving their united front and apparently waiting the opportune .moment for the deliv ery of a counter blow to dispel t he Prussin dream of world domination. Big events are impending in the immediate future at any rate, and advices from the front indicate that these are expected to develop favor ably to the allied arms. All accounts are agreed that Germany is paying heavily for every foot of ground she has wrested from the allies. Her casualties are shown by the official British state ment to be so high that every part of the German front has been made to furnish troops. Field Marshal Haig's report re veals that more than 70 divisions, or between 800,00( and 900,000 men, have already been engaged in the battle on the German side and the widespread call for fresh troops make it plain that the fighting forces are rapidly being used up in the terrific and costly onslaught. Forty divisions of the German re serve are reported to have been thrown into the line as early as the second day. The reward movement in the face of the Teutonic attack has now brought the allied amies well towards the edge of their former battle lines in the Somme area and the devast ated territory evacuated by the Ger mans. Field Marshal Ilaig reports the new British line drawn somewhat to the east of Albert and Roye. Paris indicates the French fighting front as being southward from Chaulnes past Noyon, which has been evacuated by the French and then running easc-vard along the southern bank of the river Oise. The German troops are reported as tiring from their breathless plunge into the entente lines and they were evidently forced to take a breathing spell last night opposite the British front, as the London daily statement reports the fighting to have died down. This morning, however, fresh troops were brought up and London reports the fighting resumed south of the Somme in the Roye and Chaulnes areas. It is in this sector and in the Noy on that the German wedge is being "driven in hardest and it is here that the weight of the expected counter blow may fall. The French on this side are hold ing the line of the Oise strongly. Their artillery is cutting great swaths in the German column and the French infantry in counter at tacks is inflicting heavy losses on the Germans. The British evidently are maintain ing their market superiority in the air on the battle front and are throw ing the German supply lines into confusion by their daring attacks. BIG BOX SUPPER The report from the box supner held at Hildeb ran graded school Sat urday evening, March 23. show that proceeds from the boxes and the cake for the prettiest girl am ounted to i$130.70. M;ss Maggie Propst won the cake for the pret tiest girl, which amounted to $47. MANUFACTURERS CONFORM TO LAW Hickory manufacturing plants will confirm to the daylight saving law, is was, decided yesterday. Mr. Geo. W. Hall got in touch with practically all of the plants in this vicinity and it was agreed by ali the managers that they would start their plants at the same hour and close at the same time. Most of the plants begin work at 7 o'clock and stop at 6. They will continue to start at 7, but this will be 6 o'clock, according to the present standard, and when the evening whistle blows it would be 5 o'clock according to the present standard. This will give an extra hour in the afternoon.
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