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i VfJ'.A : r : PUBLISHED TWICE A WEEK-WEDNESDAYS AND OATUBDAYt VOL. XXIX. No. 70 t K3NSTON, N. G. SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE!, 1918 ' LUDENDORFFS GREAT IN FACE AMERICAN DEFENSE; COUNTERS French .Still lipid Outskirts of oissons Having Wasted Jlundreds,. of Thousands : of Men for Considerable Gains in .Territory, Huns Are Far From Victorious , Yet Fighting Continues Fiercely at Places, With Al lies Having: " Best of It Fourth Day Finds Kaiser's ; Forces Up Against Situation Which May Bring Decis ive Defeats-Defenders Stronger at Crisis v ! r K '" iHi " (BV the United Press) ? With the French Armies Afield, May 30. The Germans from the start of theTpresfeht of- i fensive up to last night had lost a minimum of 520,000 men, according to compilations mathe maticaily certain. " " ' V ..- Cpujplecl ;with the 40,divisions X4S0,000 men) used in the Soissons-Rheims campaign Jiow und" er way, the enemy has employed 200 other. divis ions (2,400jQ00 men) since the offensive started, leavingibut 10 divisions (120,000 men) of unused troops at their disposal Paris May 30. The 'Allies are holding the Germans at all points on ' the Aisne front, the French war office IfiSoTfncesie all night; -Fierce fight ing isstill under way 1 The French still hold the Western outskirts of - Soissons. '-' ?The battle continued through out the night," the communique said. , . , "ji "The' French maintain . the , Westers outskirts of Soossons, which the Ger-' mans could not pass 'despite'repeated attempts, fierce fighting 'k-goinsr on in theltegion of the Soissons-Hart-ennesiroad (running .Southward sv en'mnei'to-Ha.rtenne);:;?ere',En Tardenois (13 miles ' Southeast of Soissona and 10 imiles. from the orig inal line), and Vesellily- (nine miles East of . Fere En Tardenois ), ,Th e French, sustained ,ty reservea, are opposing the German advance with great tenacfty. irencn ana itrreisu troops' broke Dp all assaults on their positions : at DrouiHot (four, miles North of Viselly Trillois (two miles and a half due West of Rheims) and Northwest of Rheims on the heights ot St. .Thierry." JIaig Statement , , London, May ', 30. An enemy at tack against a strong point known as Route a Keap, Northwest of ' Festu ibert, iivas ' completely ; repulsed ' last night, says Gen. Haig. In the neigh iborhood . of MetrtSi Ilaig said, the British in' a successful minor opera tion slightly improved their lines. In two attacks the British captured a few prisoners and machineguns. Near Locbn enemy ; trenches were' .raided ahd a 7 few prisoners brought bade. Mostilff' artillery Are was reported Eastward from Yillers Bretonneux and in the Hinges and Robecq sectors. Home Folk Object to x Foe's Funeral; Makes i No Difference,, Ttoagh (By the United Press) v - lndon, May 30. (Baron Richtho fen's t muitary funeral behind the Dritih lines util tlin tribiit 'mhirh British airmen accorded their dead nemesis have aroused some resent ment in England Y. r V . "If the Germans were gallant ad versaries and gentlemen were would n't be fighting them," says one critic. H Rkhthofen's successor is brought down he probably, will have the same wmors that the dead German ace has "ceived, because the soldier m the neti is the man who accords the hon w while the critic at home merely "lakes suggestions. It has kappened wfore. : ' . - . ' ' Once aome J dead .German sailors ert, brought ashore after a fight "th some British destroyer. They buried with honors, and a "ath from a British admiral called "rfm rave and gallant enemy. TJ'ere was some indignation in En- but It got nowhere. . KcHthofen waa buried ith the m that the men who had fougght -n chose to accord to him. i COMES DESPERATE ANGLO 4 -GERMAN "ATTACKS ONifcANTIGNY FAIL; EASY: FOR SAMMIES Only Change in Situation There is in Pfumber of Prisoners Held by Ameri cansHeights i Important for Huns (By the United Press) With the' Americans in Picardy, May 30-The fifth counter-attack , against iCantigny wag' repulsed ,, by the Americans last night. -The ; ' Yankee artillery responded to the ;! German barrage with a heavy and .' , effective . fire.'-t Machineguns , raked .the enemy positions. The . . new American ; positions are . rapidly being strengthened. In- t , f antry fnd engineers are digging in regardless of Vthe constant , jboche shelling.; - WJth the American Army in Pi-card"y,- .May 30. Fighting occurs at intervals around Canfigny, which the Germans have counter-attacked four times since the Americans captured it. :. Three" attacks took place; early Tuesday night, one yesterday. All were easily beaten off The number of boche prsAuers taken in this area now totals 24Di' . ' , . ' The persistent efforts Tby the Ger mans to recapture' the village! -and heights are indicative of the import ance they attach to the heights for iservation purposes. , ; ; ? ' - Jews Plan for Relief -at Convention; Take Care i War Sufferers (By the United Press) . Cleveland, O., May SO Shelem Ash and Abraham Reizin, jewish writers, were here today ; to attend ie opening session of the, threejday Nional convention of the People's Relief Society. " . The convention is being held to rtknulate collecting of funds for Jew sh war sufferers and to lay pln 'or taking care at them after the- war. " . r - B. Zurkman, New York, is sec re- La ry f the convention. AUSTRIA 'UNABLE TO MOVE; FOR ASSAULT ON ITALIAN LINES Internal " Troubles Keep Armies Idle; Serious Riots Occurring THOUSANDS h CASUALTIES Swiss Account Says Slavs and Jugoslavs Are Vir tually in Revolt Prague Scene of Bloody Out . break , (By the United Press) Geneva", May' 30.--iInternal disord ers in Austria-Hungary have paralys ed the "projected "Austrian' offensive against' Italy dispatches from Innis brtiek state.- ' - - . - Serious riots have broken out again at taiibacV and Gratz, where Slavs and Jugoslavs ' attacked Austrian troops. ' - The' soldiers ' fired into the crowds, killing5 and wounding several. Recent riots 'at Prague are said to have been decidedly serious. It is estimated Jfliere were .two thausan, casualties tnere. J Liberty Bananas Win One Recruit; Now He t -. A Hates the Sigh of 'Em (BV the United Press) ; Columbus, O., May 80. Credit ba nanas with one good fighter for Uncle i Sam. ' Walter Shepipard, 15, has succeed ed in passing the physical examina tion for -enlistment in the Marine Corps, although a few days ago he couldn't pass it. "Bananas : , will increase your weight," he was told, and he went in for bananas. v - , ., - , . : , The first day he ate two dozen, the next day a dozen and a half, and the next day one dozen. Four pounds were gained. The patriotic grocer from jwhom he, bought the fruit be came interested, and. gave the boy twice as many bananas as he gave other customers for the same price. Now he has passed, and he's through with bananas foreverl - , , Many Good layers Are 'Bombproof ing . at Two Navy Yards '' By II. C. Hamilton (United Press Staff Correspondent) New York, May 30.-The Charles- town and Newport navy yards are intensely interested n the recent an nouncement from Washington that ball players who are holding "bomb proof Jobs are to be investigated.'' , Each cf these places, . with par ticular emphasis on the Charlestown yard, hanbori a number "of former big leaguers and former Class AA players. In fact, it is probable that the baseball V club representing the Charlestown yard conld make a stiff fight for the pennant in either of the big leagues.-: Theyre going through the war with pens for guns and desks for breastworks, r Scoots Looking for College Players to . fill Out Big Clubs By II. C. Hamilton (United Press Staff Correspondent) New York, May 30.--College base ball players of class have the chance af a lifetime now to make something their ability. Big league scouts, slipping from the usual practice of combing the minor leagues before paying atten tion to the college phenoms, are tak ing the other track now and are vis iting the colleges first. ' THE NATION'S PRAYER Almighty God and Father,. Thou who art the author and giver of every good and perfect gift, from whom every blessing comQs, give us this day penitent and con trite hearts attuned . With Thy Spirit that we may better appreciate the purposes that Thou hast for us and that we may ho more subservient to TiyWill. . ' On this day set aside ,by our President for public prayer, humiliation and fasting, may we realize more 'fully our dependence in Thee and our utter helplessness without the strength that Thou dost give us.'s May we come to a better understanding of our imperfections and missteps this day, O God ; and may;wet resolve -as a great' nation of people to put our hands in Thine and fol low where Thou leadest. Help us today Our Father to put asule all selfish desires and purposes which might overshadow the great end for which we strive that the peoples of the world, may be free to wor ship and serve Thee: and enjoy the bless ings that Thou hast so' bountifully bestow ed on them. i-V' ''-ii ''-"':v'rv- , We pray for our boys on land and sea, in trench and training camp and for those who , await the summons of their country. Give them strength, it be in accord with Thy Djyine Will, to overcome the ruthless enemy !of civilization and .Christianity. Keep them from the "snares and pitfalls of sin that may beset ihem. ifAIay they .look to Thee for guidance, and comfort in the time of-success as wpllras in, the hours of loneliness. ' i i . ' pray for the brave mothers "and fathers at home whei have willingly given their sons that the world may be free and that .Thy. Spirit maypr.evail to the utter- i most parts'ef the earthy Comfort them and cause' them to feel that Thy Will is be ing done. ; t: 1 - We pray for President Wilson, for Secre tary Baker, for Secretary Daniels, for our senators and representatives in Congress, for all upon whom we have placed the re sponsibility of leadership. May Ihey be . moved by holy purposes and led by, Divine counsel. We pray for our sister nations across the seas, for strength for them to endure until the end. Minister to their needs O Father, be with them in their great and . sore trials. Dear Father we thank Thee for Thy goodness to us, for all tlie manifold bless- , ings that Thou hast given to us, fdf health ; and strength, for home an3 loved ones. We thank "Theo that ! burlnatlon did not enter this war for selfish ends, and we pray that it may seek none. We ask ,0 Father that ; in Thy good time peace may be restored, a lasting-peace. We pray.inlthc name of, Thy Dear',Son, Our Saviour Jesus Christ. . v -' ' ' ' H. G. B. London-to-Nprway Air -" - Mail to Beat U-boat Proposed by Officer (By the United Press) London, May S(K An aerial mail route from London to Norway Is be ing urged on the British government by Norwegian officials. ' J -T Captain' Gyth Delhi, director of the seaplane works of the Norwegian navy, is in London to obtain aid from England.-'1 ;; ' ' '' '- 'i;;i ' ' Mail and passenger traffic between Norway " and ' the British , Isles has been kept Up during the war. "Some lives have Wen lost and considerable Mail has been sent to the bottom of the ocean. ' ' TRALV - CHINESE CHAUFFEURS FOR SERVICE IX THE 'ARMY. Shanghai,'- May 0. Through the fforts of Maj. C. M. .Manners of the loyal Engineers, -British jnny ar rangementa have been made, whereby ach garage in Shanghai has agreed to undertake , the training of a class f 10 Chintse'to serve as chauffeur in the armies of the Allies. . T .' Kill Flies and Save " " Lives, Says Health 7 Board; Now's the Time (Spociftl to The Free Press) Ralefgh, May 30.--"Kill flies and save lives."- .' The killing, of just one fly now means there will be millions and ev en trillions .less later in the Sum mer, says the State Board of Health. ' The f y is the tie that binds the healthy to the Unhealthy. n-The fly problem is merely one of LcUaflliness, and. the presence or ab sence of flies in a community means the difference '"between a well and a sick people. "Wipe ' out .breeding places '' and then screen, says the board ' F HE'D ONLY HAD A GUN! Lcndon, May 30-iPrivate C. E. Beadon has been decorated, for gal lantry. ; 'Still, he only used a shov el welL ; He had no gun, so he went for the Huns with his shovel, captur ed1 an enetn position without aid. He Raptured "seven boches. '.' THOUSANDS FILL TO PRAY , FOR NATION i - eneral Services Held at 10 O'clock Address by pastors. Clergymen and laymen Pray-Patriotic Music Judge , Alien Speaker at Queen Street Methodist Church BafifisflVesides 0ycr,Disciples.Exemses-H School Children Attend in Classes Confederate Vet cran a Jrayer Leader Jewish People Hold Two Serv ices Places of Worship Open All Day Thousands of Kinstonians, in common with tens of millions of Americans, Thursday prayed for deliverance from the menace of kultur,"fgr Christian grace, and for the welfare individually and collectively of the 2.000,000 odd American fighting men, the millions to be called the sorely-pressed armies of Britain and France and the less er Allies, and for the return of peace and happiness; to the suffering world. - They gave thanks for God's bless ings and with hastened spirit confessed their shortcom ings and imDlored increased grace that they might better - 1 . ' walk in the ways ox uou. ' THAN 11 TO THE RED CROSS Nearly $4 for Every Dollar Asked Chairman Jeflf ress Says .Showing' Made "MagniilcenC Thank of Chairman 1 ' ' 1 ."After having, figured up the re turns from the recent Rod ' Cross drive in Lenoir Couoty,'r says pounty Chaiir.inn C. A. Jeffress,' he finds that "we raised little more than (11,000," besides corvtrfcutions still coming in. The county's quota was only $3,000,' including the allotments of the Snow Hill, and llookerton auxiliaries which were divorced from the Kinston Chapter after the allot ment was made. In a letter to The Free Press Mr. Jeffress states: "The people of Kmston, LaGrange, and the county have'eontributed very generously to this noble cause," and aro , to be congratulated for the splendid, patriotic, pnd' liberal man ner in which they! have responded, and I am quite sure they feel better for having done so. ' ' "May I not also avail myself of this opportunity to i thank you most heartily for the support which you gave Ln every way passible durlig the drive, and ' through - you, extend to each and every one connected with the campaign my appreciation and thanks for their magnificent "work and operation? ?h',p-Ai'jMt&W' "it was surely a great pleasure to have been . associated with, and to have had the loyal support of those who so willingly helped and contrib uted so largely to the success' of the campaign." - (Ety the United Press) THE CASUALTIES. Washington, May 30. The casualty list Issued today con- , tains 35 names. Five were killed in action, one is : dead from wounds, four are dead from acci dent, It are dead from disease. Nine are severly wounded, two slightly Wounded, three missing : in action. . - . HUN AItt ATTACKS. , . Paris,. May"30. Tlie enemy conducted , air raids at several .places last night, it , is officially announced. An attempted attack o Paris -was driven off by an aerial barrage, but bombs were dropped in the suburbs. Two en- tmy airplanes were brought down inflames. 1 ' 1 .FOOD i ,i : ; 'VIVE ;. j ,13 i.- GAVE-MOKE r .... ' 1 ,1 !'!: 1 KINSTON CHURCHES VltTIUI ON ITS .11 w .v. :. T . ,-l'-. Many Services. 1 The churcheB were open all day. Programs at some called for as many as three services. Business was prae- , tically susende4 for a part of the,;, morning. Nearly all stores were cloned from 10 to 11 o'clock, when the general servic.es were held. " Hun.i dreds stopped in at the ehunehes dur ' jug the day for individuar prayers.. : NEES first Baptist Church. T Pastor W.1 Marshall Craig of the'. , First" Baptist Church made a short address to a, large , congregation at 10 o'clock. r Mr. , Craig, Mr. E, O. ; Mooro, and others said prayers."" The music was inspiring. '. . ,. Cordon tStreet CliristiA Church. 1 At' the " Gordon Street'; Christian Church a large congregation gathered for an impressive' 60-minuU Service " ' conducted by Rev. B, WJ.Spilrean, Sunday, school secretary jpf the pouth ern Baptist Church. Special prayers ' were offered, for the President of the United States, the executive and mili tary officers, lawmakers',; soldier and sailors, chaplains and'Y. M. C'A. workers, the nations at war, the peo ple at home, the wounded soldiers and sailors, the Red Cross workers at home and overseas, ahd for peace.-. An early morning service was also held at this church and one was rr nounced for 5 oVloclt Thursday after noon. . ..':' j -V ' ''"" V"-' '-s',.!;; :";."''V:";'; 'i5:''-i::'' Vs St. Mary's Episcopal Church. ' v This edifice was filled at 10 o'clock. National airs and appropriate hymns were sung. The rector, Rev. John. II. Griffith, devoted a few minutes to an address, directed principally to the children present... He prayed for friend and foe alike. -A communion service early in the morning, was at - ( , solemn session indeed. ' Another ser vice was announced for 6 p; m. ! Jewish Congregation. '", At the Whitaker Building the Jew- ish congregation held two' services during the morning. Special ; pray- ' " era were said by Raibbi Cohen and a v talk was made by Miss Ethel Green burg, member of the American Jew ish Congress. ' '' '" , "; ' ' Queen Street Methodist. . Judge Oliver Allen was a speaker at the service at this church at 10 ; o'clock., lie told of remarkable re- sponses to peoples prayers; ' He clt- ! ed the victory of Gettysburg as A re- ? ' suit of the petitions of the Unionists. ' The victory of the Marne followed & i season pt prayer, he said. Comrade Edwards, Confederate veteran,' said i a prayer bs did Pastor M. H. Tuttle. t Atkinson Memorial ' ' Prettbyterian Churcji. ( - ' .Pastor .George G. Hanrahan - and " ; Dr. James S. Mitchenar offered pray- ' era at a service at 10 o'ajock. . The . . pastor made a brief address, tehing ' of the significance of the day and the ' necessity for it Mr. Hanrahan read ' the first chapter of Nehenuah '' - ; . Scientist Service. - , . ' An appropriate service was held at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, with a fair attendance. "The service V was brief but solemn.. I'niversalist. : ' Pastor W. O. Bodell conducted a lervice' at the UniversalUt Church of the Eternal' Hdpe. Prayers Vere for the success' of the Allies on the fighting fronta and for other bless ing's, r - v r . . School Children Attend. ' j The children from the City Schools attended the serviced They were . .' . (Contiauc4 oa page tire
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