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hickory Daily Record vol in. N0 ' HICKORY, N. C, SATURDAY EVENING MARCH 30, 1918 PRICE TWO CENTS PTJ1 TTh T7TT PJ n it ATH? w Wm T7TT Ti PAIS 1 mm m ij n .a w. ILaMili 11 lis GRtAT BATTLE IS RAGING ALONG 25-MILE FRONT French and Germans Locked in Desperate Strug gle Near Montdidier French Forced Back Slightly Here, But Elsewhere Hold. British Line Firm THREW ROCKS AT YOUTH 10 OIIUU 0 A'.'. Mr w M 11 . lS-year-old son of V '..!. .-hot and badly '!.;.; r; M ller, ID years old. : 1 ;at niu'ht about 11 . v. the latter and several - -At'iv rucking him. The arretted, but was re- ni.-rcinu; n bond in the 'Jure bcir.ir no reason h.'jl.i :u held. b'-'.eh had boon t't the ,:v- '.v:th his girl. He fivm her heme when !'. ri'.- rained about him. :..': '.:) than anything else, :'.il hi- Colt's automatic ::: '.': d reetion fryn wh'ch wi'iv and Miller dropped v. badly injured. As !: i companion were com ,i !. these yotinjf men v, .it'i'Ut three times in an 1 threw sand and rags Throats t rock Bolch al- wd v, the young man 1 1:; a.. i : tnr-j i un.i.. X.!;i M ru-i ur" ; iviurn from his ,i.', he was set tii.s time he fired. rack years ar ;-f a. com upon The Miller's side, cut kidney and probably 'n- of the spinal col wniir, 1 is serious, an .:;;v showing this. Dr. N ar'"iv!:r,'' the injured '. ' Miller's chances ! f'.r recovery, h been machinist for Kr.ittinir Mill for three 1 bears an excellent char :,y r.'.imher of men were liis bond. The young I did the rocking might i.t 'iu rwise, but they were LEXINGTON COMMITTED TO JAIL MANIDEATH PENALTYiSENATORS TOLD FOR SPIES" OF GERMAN URGED '.i -;" . as it proved, - a ynun.iT man. in SURPRISE IS SPRUNG SHAPE OF SKULL ! :'"ai ar.i'o of a skull and summon,! ng members i supposed to be a local f iilantes or some such meeting tonight in a t.t ( To cou:,..' or-i-T. rTu: 'iera,; tcv... tin. i U f . ! v. r,-:. Tin p.-,v, v r ar:! i in ;h word ni:h- . I- xh-,'j! itnd ti-,,.,.,. ; hiu I,,,.., ;T Cave" a' traded n to dscuss "Pro fiuite a deal of at- iii'.kory today. The no on several local windows rvirht, and the officers are the case. .; i artistically done. The 'aiiad a large size skull, yere letters, "A B F B," three miles in leng '. liirn were crossed bon ! . T w ; . i . . T v til li havi. stafi At cs ft hand corner was a a boiling not. Other trie poster said "Meet to t.iiuialrr cave. '; t-.il riiuhts there have bee" f iii-tif ,n in Hickory, and it that persons have expressed fre'ly as to what would I'."o-(ierrnans if they 'ep still as a mouse, the streets have talked no doubt that the tension rear. organization sup I Ti tbA A Srf!flto1 Vraaa The (Jerm ans last night renewed their powerful attacks rT the Mont didier region, -where their wedge had been pushed farthest towards Paris, and a great battle is raging along the 25 mile front which has Montdidier at it spoint. The French, backed up by reserves, are resisting valiantly. Apparently the French line has been forced back slightly on the northern edge of this front, as the Paris bulletin mentions the town of Moreuil as forming a part of the line here. This place is on the Avre river, about 11 miles southeast of Amiens, and its occupation by the Germans would advance them slightly nearer the allied base. On the southely side of the sali ent the battb is raging to a point beyond Lassigny, which lies 14 miles cast of Montdidier. There is no indication of any change in posi tion. The German assault in this region seems a logical outcome of the strategic position in which the Teu tons find themselves, as their lines, virtually in the open all the way back to the Oise, offered an objective for an allied counter blow. It ap parently was a case of attack or be attacked and they have taken the in itiative. To the mjrth along the British front the situation is virtually un changed. In general the British line stands steady in about the same position as yesterday. At one point where the French and British lines join, the Germans pushed up a bit and occupied the Meziers and the hamlet to the north. The French line was lv yesterday's reports near these places and the recession being a short one still leaves the enemy advance here 12 miles of Amiens. Further attacks on Deni um, a little further north were beat en off. To the north of the Somme there was only local fighting. The report that the Germans were (digging themselves in, between Thiepval and LaBoiselle in the region north of Albert may be sig nificant in view of the general lull in the intensity of the fighting along the northern part of the front. The possibility suggests itself that foiled in the attempt to drive a wedge between the French and Brtish armies and failing to break the British lines the Germans may be makinsr an attempt to reform their l'nes on the basis of the new front. The line of reported entrenchment, however, is only a little more than and at pres et the movement is most likely a local measure for protection of the town of Albert. The location of the German line here brings the bat tle to the point where the offensive started in 1916. 3y the Associated Press. Lexington, N. C. March 30 Graham Hege, who shot and killed J. F. Deaderick, cashier of a local bank at the home of the former on Tuesday, March 19, was denied bail at a preliminary hearing of the case today before Recorder J. II. Moyer and returned to jail to await the act ion of the grand jury ata the next term of Davidson county superior court, which meets May 27. The defense offered no testimony. We will not Wow disclose our hands," said a member of state's counsel. The lawyers representing the defendant announced they would seek to prove absolute jurisdiction o the ground that the dead man had wrecked Hege's home. AMERICANS WARM UP IN OHIO TOWN By the Associated Press Coshocton, Ohio, March 30. A mob of between 500 and 60p, persons late last nigbj: and early this morn ing visited 16 hemes in this city and forced between 25 and 30 alleged pro Germans to -.:iss the flag and say "To hell with the kaiser." village of of Denuim indicated as running Pi)3sbyterian Rev. J. G. Garth, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45, G. W. Hall, superintendent. Special exercises for home missions in our mountains. Christian Endeavor at 7:15 p. m. led by Voorheis Garth. The pastor will preach at 11 o'clock on the top ic: "Sons of the Resurrection." Evening service at 8 o'clock. Sub ject, "The Sifting of Satan. At 3:30 Rev. C. T. Squires, of Le noir will teach to the Knights Templar. By the Associataed Press. Washington, March 30. The death penalty for many acts of espionage will be proposed in legislation to be brought before congress. Senator Overman of North Carolina, acting head of the senate judiciary com mittee, said today after hearing tes timony of several government agents in charge of active spy work. 10 PLAY DAVIDSON EFFORTS KER E MONDAY ALL THREE SCHOOLS WIN AND LOSE TOO Hickory, Lenoir and Morganton ench won and lost in the triang.e de bates last night at all three p'a.?es. Worland Eaton and Paul Deaton won he.e against Messrs. Dobsn and Denton, two to one, and Clay Camp bell and Willie Shell lost at Lenoir, also two to one. Mr. Chas. W. Bagby presided over the contest here and Miss Clarissa Abernethy acted as secretary. The judges were Messrs. J. D. Ellio';L. W. A. Self and I. A. Avery of Morganton. aetluT the ' to have been formed is city iarlude the entire county, ''"'her its ramifications extend '-."r -'ff'-s, is not known. Things '"''i happening in western ;irt .v f it", it is hoped that the rriiftf will be sufficient 1 riH'tiin par excellence of ' :-'ason wi visit the Hub Mn! 10 and lUh in the ..w bl. Vk J'. ... 'liehit.' utii, .f (,,!. w .I.fj '".I'J'ture, mechanfical effects "l- and thrillintr nrpspntsition ar and Ifnnnniitriiitinn l,,, ,. ...... JVV VWIIilb. UVIV'., the e;,t;r n'nirri 'irilhu,' mot in a 'if ( th oar last ririnnrtunlttr in ttno "'' jocture. WEATHER FORECAST '"th Carolina- T'j.rtlv r ,!,,. , '.aroima: I . ''Kii'.ht; Sunday pjrobably rahj "ll"-b moderate northeast MnrC?Mi!A UATI VE WEATIIEtt IiW Thi s ""'hiing ,'4 1918 61 1917 68 TO PREACH SUNDAY TO KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Rev. C. T. Squires will preach a special sermon tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 in the Presbyterian church to the Hickorv commandery, Knights Templar, and the public is cordially invited to attend. Templars will be here from Lenoir. Lincolrton and oth er places and it is expected a large Audience will hear the well known Lenoir minister and Templar. SIXTEEN AIRPLANES DOWNED BY BRITISH Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the Lenoir team will meet the strong Davidson team on the local diamond. The game is called early in order that the Davidson boys might catch train number 12 land return home the same evening. Despite the fact the boys had tough luck on the tcur of eastern North Carolina, a good game is promised. When consider ing their defects on this trip sev eral important things are to be con sidered. One is they were away from home playing on new diamonds. Another is because they met three of the stronegst t0ams jin the state. And still another is because five of the men were new fellows and this was their first experience in this line. The boys have returned not gloomy as would be expected, but full of hope. Yesterday .i'nd today Coir.cn Carver has been workin gthe boys hard for the game Easter Monday, and on that d'ay they will be in ex cellent trim. The lineup will be as follows : E. Miller, pitcher; B. Cline, catch er; R. Fritz, 1. f.; Seitz, c. f.; Pat terson, r. f.; Rudisill third base; Jarret, s. s.; H. Fritz, second base; Brown, first base. As will be noticed the batteries will be E. Miller and B. Cline. Davidsons lineup, as yet, has not been received. However, the boys have been informed that the same pitcher who pitched a.g'ainst' Lenoir last year will again officiate. ,The score last year was 1 to n m favor of Le noir. Similar results are anticipat ed this season. Under all probability Lenoir will meet the strong Guilford team on the local diamond April 27. M'anager Cline says he cannot announce it for an absolute certainty as yet, but that the game has been promised but has not been officially recognized on both schedules. It will be an nounced laVr when the game is de finitely scheduled. TVTondav afternoon at, 2:30 the game will be called. Come and cheer the "boys and help them to win over one of the strongest teams in the state. U. N. C.-VIRGINIA GAME WILL ADVERTISE LOAN. By the Associated Press. Washington, March 30 The sit uation on the battle fronts in Pica ady, as shown by official reports from Generals Pershing and Bliss was graphically pictured to members of the senate military committee at their regular weekly war conference with war oif:cers. No effort was made to minimize the German in roads into the allied lines. Senator Hitchcock said afterwards that press accounts of the battle were accurate opparently, however, the senator said, in the minds of military leadeis here over a possible French offensive at the proper time. (Brigadier Gen-efral Wheeler, act ing chief cf ordnance, was closely questioned by senators on the pro duction of cannon for American troops. The .senators feel, it is said, that the production should be increased. AHEAD OF PROGRAM IN LAUNCHING SHIPS BATTLE GERMANS RENEW AGAINST FRENCH FRONT Attack Violently on Line Twenty-five Miles Long Germans Push British Back at One Point, Are Repulsed at Another Quiet Last Night By the Associataed Press. Washington, March 30. The shipping board exceeded its launch ing program in March by 52,000 tons, but fell behind in its schedule in completed ships owirr to difficulty in obtaining steel plates. NO MORE MEATLESS DAYS FOR A MONTH GERMAN TROOPS ARE MOVING AGAIN Sy the Associated Press. London, March 30. Th:: Germans aie still rushing forward artillery and reorganizing their forces, Reu ter's correspondent at headquarters telegraphs. The slowing down in the battle, he says, is probably a lull before anoth er great attack. The situation on the British sector of the new battle front this morn ing was more satisfactory from an entente standpoint. - - - -- " " -:k..:? By the Associated Press. Paris, March 30 French troops supported by reserves are offering desperate resistance to powerful as saults delivered, by the enemy, the war office announced today. The Rattle which was resumed with renewed violence during the night is along a front of 40 kilo meters (about 25 miles) from Mor euil to beyond Lassigny. BRITISH STATEMENT Washington, Mrrch 30. Suspen sion of the meatless day regulations for 3o days, beginning todjay was ordered last night by the food ad ministration! in, 'instructions, tele graphed to all state food administrators. HICKORY AND NW ARE RUNN T ING CLOSE By the Associated Press. London, March 30. Sixteen moTi airnlnnPS Were OUC OUt action yesterday by the British, it is announced officially. Ger-of With Miss Shuford The business and social meeting of the hristian Endeav6r Socety of ithe Presbyterian church was de Vghtfully entertained last evtening by Miss athrine Shuford. Owing to the debate and other things not many of the members were present. During the business session various interesting plans were made for the coming year, then followed a most enjoyable social hour. An inter esting feature of the evening's en tertainment was a contest which was very amusing. At the close of this delighftul meeting the hos tess served delicious ice cream and cake. The affair was well planned and proved a delightful occasion to all present. German Spies Work in Plant Greensboro, March 30. The occa sion of the Virignia-Carolina base hnll primp Anril 13 will be used to advertise the third liberty loan, and will be of statewide significance. From the university will come 500 mon wlin firfi 111 TO ilitarv training and they will lead a parade through the city. The liberty loan canvass will begin April 15 and the visit of the university students at an oppor tune time. A special committee has been appointed to provide prizes for decorative floats. Application has been made to the war department for a drum corp3 and band from Camp Greene. The line of parade will include Greens bore College for Women and the State Normal college. Hundreds of people are expected here from all parts" of North Carolina to witness the game. Hdly Trinity Efvangejical Lutheran Sunday school at 9:45. A special preparatory service for those unable to attend the regular service on Friday niglht, will be held in the Sunday school room at 10:40. Morn ing worship at 11: Easter Joys Holy Communion. Junior league at 2:30. Luther League at 7. Ev ening worship at 8. "The Mean ing of Easter." Special music. A cordial welcome to visitors. Hickory is leading today with its sales at one o'clock totaling $1,500, Newton is close second with 1,200, and Maiden at ten o'clock had $1,000 in sales and Catawba had $250. It is hoped that Hickory will maintain her lead, although Newton and Maiden are working exceedingly hard. That thousand dollars worth will cost you $830 Monday. TodaV is the last working day the stamps sell for $4.14 each. Postmaster Bagby will be in his office between 8 and 10 o'clock for the purpose of selling W. S. S. Do not let Hickory be defeated. FORMAL OPENING OF L ENOIR METHODIST GERMANS CLAIM 70,000 CAPTURED IN DRIVE Berlin. March 29. (Via London) Since the beginning of the great; battle now in progress the German forces have taken 70,000 prisoners and 1,100 guns, says today's army headquarters report. In local engagements on both sides of the Scarpe, according to the styitemenit, the Germans broke through the foremost British posi tions and took several thousand prisoners. South of the Somme the Germans drove the British put of their old po sitions and from, bravely defended villages m a westerly and north westerly direction by way of Warfusse-Abancourt and Plessier. The British, the statement adds, continued their fruitless and costly counter-attacks near Albert and to the norJ;h of it. Between the Somme and the Avre ilie Germg have attacked again. AFTER THE KAISER By the Associated Press. London, March 30. The Germans attacking yesterday at Demuin and Meziieres pressed! back the British from Mezieres, the war office an nounces. The enemy attempt to capture Demuin broke down after sharp fighting, which lasted throughout the afternoon. The statement follows: "North of the Somme only local actions have taken place. South of the Somme the enemy's attack yes terday at Denuim and Mezieres suc ceded in pressing back our trccps at the latter village. We succeeded in capturing prise":'"" At Denuim all the enemy's attempts to capture the village broke down through our heavy fire. "During the past week our cavalry !have fought wiith great gallan'.ry, both mounted and dismounted, and repulsed the enemy with losses." GRUESOM PICTURE "We are going after Bill." "If we don't catch the kaiser, there won't be any need for anybody else to try." These were . the principal decorations on a seven carloads of colored registrants who passed through Hickory today for a western training camp. One car was com posed of Salisbury darkies. All the negroes were having a good time. Mr. J. E. Poole arrived today from Norfolk to spend Easter with his parents. E OF BATTLE FIELDS tij the Associated Press. London, March 30. The Morning Post's correspondent in France draws a gruesome picture of the battle fields. "Prisoners state that the country side is full of bodies and that the air is horrible with the odor of the dead," he writes. "Wells cannot be used. The rented villages ;are impossible as billets because they are strewn with German dead. The enemy has only recently found time to bury any of his dead." Mr. and Mrs. George Dietz are here from Camp Sevier to visit their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Dietz. JMr. Clyde Dietz will arrive tomorrow. itoation Wa s JAPAN RENDLY By the Associated Press. Company at Hempstead, Long Island, Newark), N. J., March 30. Ad- has been obtained from Mrs. Lydia mission that a group of German White, a woman arrested with blue-- jjg spies have been employed in the prints in her possession, according ' ' plant of the Curtiss Engineering to the police. ISF WILL NOT INTEFERE By the Associated Press. ) London, March 30.-;-Premier Ter auchi, and Foreign Minister M'tono of Japan, according to a Daily Mail dispatch from Tokio dated Tuesday, have announced that Japan is friendly to the bolshevik govern ment and sees no reason for interfer ing in Siberia for the present. The formal opening of the fine new Methodist church in Lenoir will take place tomorrow (Sunday). Rev. W. A. Newell, presiding elder of t.hft Statesville district, will, preach the opening sermon at 11 o'clock. In the evenmsr at 7:30. the other pas tors and congregations of the town will worshit) with the Methodists of the event. The stnrs will be heard in slnnrt addresses. We wish to ex tend a very warm welcome to our -friPTirls in neighboring towns to vis it us either morning or evening of this great day of ours. D. M. LITAKER, Pastor. . Church of the! Ascension, Episcopal Rev. S. B. Stroup, Rector. Easter Day. 8:30 a. m. Holy Qommunion. 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. 11:00 a. m. Morning prayer, Ho ly Communion and sermon. All are cordially invited to these services and .take comfqirt frjom the spirit of day. The church will be tastefully decorated, and the vested choir will render an un usually attractive program. The service will begin with: Processional "Welcome Happy Morning." Christ our Passover. De Denum. Caleb Simper Jubi late. . . , Hymn "The Strife is O'er." Introifc Easter Lillies. Offertory anthem. "He is Risen," choir. , , ,, At the Lambs' High Feast. Glo ria in Excelsis Deo. Recessional hymn. Come x e Faithful." .Better Today By the Associated Press. iBritish Army Headquarters in France, March 30. The situation today from the entente viewpoint is reported more satisfactory. Along the battle front last night was more quiet, the British announce. There is a most heartening display of determination and optimism by the British. In the vicinity of Albert today the Germans were reported to be dig ging in from Thiepval to LaBoiselle. Save Daylight Start Tonight By the Associated Press. i Washington, March 30. Turn the, hands of your clocks and watches forward before retiring tonight and add one hour of daylight to the na tion's effort to win the war. Everybody's doing it .ail if you fail you will be an hour late to church tomorrow, an h-ur late to work Monday and just one hour be hind everything. The official time pieces, such as the c'ocks of the naval obse atory and other official time pieces by which time is fixed, will not actually be set until 2 o'clock tomorrow morning, but as every man will be losing a precious hour of sleep, the best way is for every man tc tvtr l the hands sLead one hour before retiring to night and proceed to filers with the sr-tisfying knowledge that one hour has been added to th2 oation's re sources to fight Geraiany Caution to the pubi'e to move clocks ahead will be left to the newspapers. President Wilson bad planned to issue a proclamation, but decided that the newspapers would carry the message.
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