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"THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY READS IT." THE UNION COUNTY PAPER EVERYBODY NEEDS IT.- The Monre Journal PUBUSHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS VOL.23. No. 20. MONROE, N. O, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1917. $1.50 PER YEAR CASIL MR. PRESSLEY IS HEADY TO FIGHT GERMANY IF NEEDED Civil War Veteran, Who Carried the Colors of the 4Sth X. C. Itegiinent, Now Wants to Curry Old Glory Ill Mead of the Stars and l.rs. Mr. Andrew C. rressley, cwor bear er of the 4Sth N. C. regiment, who saw service in nineteen battles dur ing the Civil War. Is ready to help fight Germany notwithstanding his seventy-six years of age. He went to Clerk of Court R. W. Lemmond yes terday, and requested him to send the following telegram to President Wil son: "I am seventy-six years old. I fought through the Civil War under the Confederate flag. I carried the flag at the head of my company in nineteen battles. I was in the midst of activities at the surrender. I am now as loyal to the United States as any man. I want to carry "Old Glory" and lead a company in one more bat tle. I therefore tender my services to the United States in the present conflict with Germany as a private or In any capacity you may see fit to use me." Mr. Lemmond has the message at his office, and will send It as soon as the situation looks a little more serious, Mr. Pressley is sincere in his statements, and he no doubt would take Joy in carrying the colors of a United States company. He saw active service in the Civil War, and the flag of the 48th regiment, which is torn and tattered, shows that he was in the thickest of the fight all along. The old Confederate soldiers are very much Interested in the present war, and many all over the South are assuring the President of their loyal and their desire to see Bervice despite the fact they are too old to be of real service. Mr. Pressley is one of these, and he wishes to show his loyalty to Old Glory. He wants to lead a regiment once more before he dies. Union County Farmers Will Kalse More Foodstuffs. Mr. T. J. W. Broom, County Dem onstrator, Is happy these days be cause Union county farmers are evin cing a determination to raise more , foodstuffs this year than has been the practice heretofore. He has been all over the county lately, and he Bays that farmers everywhere are disposed to feel angry at having to pay such big prices for com and foodstuffs. Onlv the other day, after having paid $175.00 for a hundred bushels of corn, Mr. Luther Rogers, who lives in Sandy RiJge township, stated to Mr. Broom that "he'd Bee there was some feed raised on his farm this year." Esq. G. W. Sutton, Waxhaw route a. iiua to nay Jl.ou a ousnei ior corn the other day, and he too Is determln ' ed that a similar condition will not ; have to be met this year. Mr. Earle Ezzell, a prominent farmer In the l(n m! lAAilnn I O 1 la1 HflloPttl I n Ari t f I 1)1 U I 1 ILL DCI LIUU. HO HIOV UVIVI UMUVU V ; raise more foodstuffs this year. It Is the only thing to do, accord ing to Mr. Broom. There Is going to be a big demand for all kinds of food- I stuffs from now on with which to feed the armies of the work. v Messrs. Sutton. Ezzell and Rogers i nra rtnt rfttl io " mm hllVPffl. hilt ' their last year's crop was destroyed by the big rains. ! In fact, the food situation has al ready reached such a point that there i is talk of government supervision of crops and prices. ; Attitude of the Lutheran Church To ' ward the War. Rev. W. J. Boger, pastor of the ' Lutheran church, requests The Jour nal to print the following statement made by the Presidents of the three General Lutheran bodies In America, which explains his attitude, and the attitude of the Lutheran church, to ward the war: "Whereas, the Government of the United States, has declared that our beloved country is in a state of war, and it becomes the duty of all citi zens to give the authorities their most earnest support, we. the Presi dents of the three General Lutheran Belles in America, viz., the General Synod of the Lutheran Church In 1 America, the General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in North America, and the United Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church t tv. a Qnnih Ai h.MKv mil nnnn And request the members of these bodies, now, as they ever have done, to af firm and approve by word and act, their loyalty t othe President and con gress of the United States; and we further recommend to the congrega tions in our cities and towns that they form American Red Cross chap ters In their respective communities for the amelioration of the lot of our brave soldiers in the field and our sailors, and that they offer up pray ers that the war may end with honor to our country and in an early and perpetual peace. (Signed) Theodore K. Schmauk, J. A. Slngmaster, M. G. Scherer." St. Luke'i Lutheran Church. Sunday. April 15th,. services at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 10 a. m. Prease note the change In Sunday school. When a man falls In love he sel dom lands on nis icei. Try Our Own Merchants First. Club Meeting Called. All Club members are requested to meet at the court house In Monroe, Saturday. April list, at 11 o'cloc. We want to get together and discuss plans for the year. Methods of soil preparation, fertilization, planting seed, cultivation of the crop, growing of grazing crops and feeds for pigs and poultry. The Rex Theatre will have some films that will be of in terest tot-veiy ambitious boy or girl, and we would like to have every country boy who wants to be a suc cessful farmer, see these picture. The stcry is in rauiantic form and shows how a poor country boy at tained success. You will have the opportunity of seeing the best cows in the country and many other things that will be an inspiration to you. We know that this is a busy time on the farm but boys can't you be extra smart for five days next week, and get your father to let you have Satur day to come to this meeting? We believe you can and will. We would like for every farmer who can conveniently do so to see this picture, so If you are In town drop In and see it. All Club members will be given complimentary tickets. Boys who have not as yet sent in their names to be enrolled, and who desire to be come members are requested to be present and give their names. T. J. W. Broom. Clean-Up Week. The Mayor has issued the follow ing proclamation urging people to clean up: "The public health Is the founda tion on which reposes the happiness of the people and the power of the country. The care of the public health Is the first duty of a statesman. "Cleanliness makes for health. The smallest and weakest of us can wage effective war on the germs and mi crobes of filth and disease. The week of Monday, April 16th, h been set apart as 'Clean-up Week.' I urge upon our people the Impor tance of observing it faithfully, each doing his or her part in making our city cleaner and healthier, her people free from disease and happy, and thereby attract strangers to her bor ders because of her civic pride and beauty. "Beginning Monday, April 16th, first ward will be cleaned and haul ed away. All trash and accumulation being placed In adjoining alleys. Tuesday, April 17th, second ward. Wednesday, 18th third ward, and Thursday. 19th, fourth ward. Please observe this that the. town may be cleaned systematically. Lets get our town In order for the big Chautauqua, May 3rd. (Signed) Jas. W. Fowler, Mayor." High School Honor Roll. The high school honor roll for March follows: (Note: The figures represent the number of times each has been on the honor roll this year.) Eighth Grade, B. Section James askew (5). Einmett Griffin (7), Bivens Helms (6), Ernsley Laney (7). Dovic Helms (1), Marguerite McDonald (4), Maude McCorkle (1), Thelma Tharpe (5), Allle Williams (1), Section A. Jenette Penegar (1) , Rosa Penegar (6), Francis Tay lor (7), Murray Walters (6), Gladys Lathan (4), Pattie Terrell (6), Fin ley Rogers (7), Eleanor Austin (1), Henry Adams (4). Eleventh Grade Viola Hart (5), Velnia Lathan (7). George Presson (3), Elizabeth Williams (4). Tenth Grade William Boger(5), Henry Belk (6), Elizabeth Brewer (2) , Henry Browning (3), Ruth Freeman (5), Elizabeth Houston (6), Nell Laney (1). Clara Laney (1), Dorothy Lee (2), Katherlne Shute (1). Karl Schachner (5). Tenth Grade Ruth Austin (1). Hairy Coble (3), Leland Stewart (1). Verla M. Walters (2), Joe Mc Ewen (3), Peaee Humors Again Current. Washington, April 12. Austrian and Bulgarian representatives are en deavoring to approach Entente diplo mats in Switzerland on the subject of peace. Press dispatches today reporting Bulgarian efforts In this line devel oped the fact that it is known here not only that Bulgaria has taken soundings, but also that there has taken similar action in the name of Austria-Hungary. Whether the two countries are working separately or together Is not known, nor has any reference been made to the attitude of Geriiinny or Turkey. Officials here see In the Austrian and Bulgarian action merely an ex pression of weariness with the war and anxiety to bring it to an end without Involving any indications of resperatlon on their part which would make them propose terms ac ceptable to the Entente. "The American Spirit" New Kipling Poem. London, April 12. The Dally Telegraph prints verses by Rudyard Kipling written to celebrate Ameri ca's participation In the war. The poet puts the words in the mouth of "The American Spirit," who Bpeaks of opportunity to "recover the road we lost in the drugged and doubting years." Two of the Etanza3 run: "In the gates of death rejoice! We see and hold the good Bear witness, earth, we have made our choice For freedom's brotherhood. "Then praise the Lord most high. Whose strength hath saved us whole, Who hade us choose that the flesh should die And not the living soul!" Allied Naval Commanders Are Now in (Washington To Confer on America's Part in the Sea Warfare To Devise a Seulxiard Patrol and Pro tection of Shipping Against Subma rines Likely to Be Its First Duty. Washington, April 12. With high British and French Naval officers in conference here with American Na val officials, definite steps have been taken toward participation of the American navy in the war against Germany. Patrol of the entire Atlantic sea board, reaching southwest to the Panama Canal tone and possibly northward to include Canada, will be the first duty of American warships. With that goes the necessity of guard ing against the probable extension of the German submarine campaign to Include approaches to major Ameri can ports. British and French ships now on this patrol duty will be withdrawn as soon as the American forces have their lines established. The Ameri can squadrons will operate from Brit ish and French bases in the South Atlantic wherever necessary. This was learned today In connec tion with the announcement that vice Admiral M. E. Browning, of the Brit ish navy, and Rear Admiral R. A. Grasset, of the French navy, are In Washington conferring with Secre tary Daniels, Admiral Benson, Chief of Naval Operations, and other of ficers of the American navy. The conferences have to do with the part the American fleet will play In the war either Immedlatly or later, when Its strength in light patrol craft a trained men has been Increased. Commanders of the British and French forces off the American coasts, It is known, have expected that Germany would extend her sub marine operations to these waters. Arrangements to patrol vigorously the approaches to the chief American harbors have been made and will be carried out by American ships. It has been expected that Germany would formally announce a subma rine blockade of Boston, New York, the mouth of the Deleware, the mouth of the Chesapeake, Charleston and Savannah. These are the ar teries through which flows the main traffic of foodstuffs and war supplies for Europe. Unless a blockade Is declared, Ger many would be under the necessity of giving warning before attacking mer chant craft under neutral flags. Many navy officers doubt that any considerable number of German sub marines can be spared from the task of blockading the British Isles for work on this side of the Atlantic. Sporadic operations within such pre scribed areas are looked for, and no precaution to guard against them will be overlooked by the navy. The Navy Department has a con siderable supply of submarine trap nets already available, and more will be delivered within a few days. It is assumed that the approaches to American harbors will be fully pro tected in this way, and the fleet submarine chasers now being assem bled, equipped and manned, distrib uted to comb the seas night and day. The conferences with the visiting officers have dealt with many sub jects. It Is understood that not only will the naval bases and other Brit ish and French ports on this side of the Atlantic be opened to American naval vessels, but that whenever need arises ports on the French and Brit ish coasts will be placed at their dis posal. An American naval port prob ably will be established at some fu ture time on the Irish coast, when the measures of Co-operation have been extendd. Accompanying Admiral Browning are the following British naval offi cers: Capt. A. Lowncs, G. A. Miller, flag secretary to the commander; Flag Lieut.-Commander A. R. J. Southby and Capt. E. G. Cheesman, Royal Ma rine Light Infantry. Accompanying Admiral Grasset is Flag Lieutenant James Hennessey, of the French navy, who Is also a mem ber of the French Chamber of Dep uties. ARMY AXD GUARD ENLISTMENT IS FOR PERIOD OF WAR ONLY Doors Are 0ened For Those Who Wish to Volunteer Promotion Wide 0en Up to Rank of General Officer. Washington, April 12. All men who enlist in the regular army or the National Guard in the present emergency were assured in an an nouncement by Secretary Baker today that they would be kept in service only for the period of the war. The action followed a conference between the Secretary and President Wilson. In effect, this places on a war-time volunteer basis all of the men enlisted since the state of war was declared. It makes available a total of 517,868 places in the enlisted grades of the two services to men who- wish to serve for the war only. Mr. Baker laid stress on the fact that this action was contemplated when the Administration bill was framed, and was In no way to bo construed as a compromise plan. The Secretary "pointed out that the net result of the application of the war enlistment plan would be to leavn the Nation without an army of any sort, regular or National Guard, If the war lasted beyond the enlistment terms of new men now in those services. "I stand firmly and unalterably in support of that bill." Secretary Baker said, "without modification of its least detail." Hearings on the bill continued be fore the House Military Committee today, and It was decided to hear the last witnesses Saturday. The Admin istration leaders hope to have con sideration In the house under way next week. Forces rronoscd. Following is a tabulation by the department of the forces proposed to be organized in the bill so arranged as to show the exact number of vol unteers, to serve for the duration of the war only, for which provision is male in both the regular army and the National Guard: Regular army, exclusive of Philip pine scouts: At war strength, with all Incre ments added 293,000. Present strength, 131,481. Volunteers required 161.519. National Guard, including only units now organized: At war strength, 329,954. Present strength, 123,605. : Volunteers required, 206,349. Additional: . To replace 150,000 officers and men withdrawn from above force as training personnel for first 500,000 elective conscripts, 150,000. Total number of volunteers for war service only 517,868. In addition to these figures, the discharge from the regular army and National Guard of men with depend ent relatives and for other causes will create additional vacancies which will be filled by volunteers. For Duration of War. Under the law, the full enlistment requirement for six years in the Na tional Guard and seven years In the regular service must be signed by all men taken Into their service. The pending bill provides specifically for duratlon-of-the-war enlistment. To meet the immediate situation, the Secretary has directed that recruiting officers assure men accepted during ta emergency that they will be hon orably discharged at the close of (the Army "officers believe there will be no difficulty in obtaining many men of some military experience through the present plan. The door of promotion is wide open to any man qualified to hold a com mission even up to the grade of gen eral officer, for the places of the 45, 000 officers alone to be withdrawn from the existing service for train ing purposes will be filled from the Officers' Reserve Corps, from the ranks or from the many officers' training camps to be established. The question of taking In addi tional Increments of the National Guard beyond those already organ ized has not been determined. There are some reasons against such a step, since the result would me merely to Increase the shortage of officers. During the day the War Depart ment called into Federal service for police protection purposes nine regi ments, a separate battalion and a separate company of infantry and seven companies of coast artillery. Six of the artillery companies are California Guardsmen. It Is under stood they will serve as infantry. BIG ALLIED WAR COUNCIL TO HE HELD IN WASHINGTON Famous French and English leaders to Come to America to Discuss the War Front All Angles. Washington, April 11. Assembly In Washington within a few weeks of a great international war council was foreshadowed by an announce ment from the State Department to day that a British commission, head ed by Arthur J. Balfour, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Is expected to arrive within 10 days to discuss with the Government here question connected with the conduct of the war. In ad dition to the foreign Minister, the commission will include Admiral do Chair, of the British Navy, Oenerai Bridges, of the Army, and the gover nor of the Bank of England, attend ed by a numerous staff. This was as far as the announce ment made by the State Department goes, but it was learned authorita tively that a French commission com posed of officials and officers equally as distinguished as the British rep resentatives also will be In Washing ton about the same time. This com mission will be headed by M. Vivian!, the present Minister of Justice In the French Cabinet, and formerly Premi er. It Is not known definitely whether any other of the Allied Powers will send commissions to Washington, but It Is assumed that owing to the difficulties In passage and the proba ble delay, the Interests of these Gov ernments will be confided to their resident Ambassadors. Beyond the statement that the ob ject of the commission Is to discuss generally questions of policy connect ed with the war, no Information was given at the State Department, it was imade clear that in n way will the ! United States Government depart I from the traditional policy of avoid ing anything in tne nature oi poimrai alliances, though, of course, that does not include full and Intimate military and naval co-operation in the prose cution of the war. While it Is by no means certain there will be a Joint meeting of the visiting commissions, if the State De partment should desire to avoid the appearance of an alliance, there Is certain to be concert of action la some way. The conference is stated to have been sought by the Allied leaders themselves in order to discuss every phase of the war. The caliber of the men sent, particularly Foreign Sec retary Balfour, who is remembered here most warmly for his earnest en dorsement of President Wilson's plan for world federation to insure peace, and Minister of Justice Vivlani, one of the first half dozen statesmen of France, U very gratifying to officials. One of the first questions to be ta ken up will be the distribution of the $3,000,000,000 loan to the Allies for which President Wilson has asked Congress to provide. STARS AND STRIPS WILL FLOAT IX FRENCH ARMY IjiFayette Flying Corps to Don Unit ed States Uniform Texan in Ca nadian Unit Falls on Yimp Ridge, Stars and Stripes on His Bayonet. Ottawa, April 11. The Stars and Stripes went into battle for the first time during the wtorld war during the recent Entente storming of Vlmp ridge in France, according to an un official dispatch received here today from Canadian Army headquarters in Europe. "To a young Texan who came to Ontario to enlist and who is now ly ing wounded in the hospital belongs the honor of first carrying the Ameri can flag into battle in the European war, into which the United States as a belligerent has just entered. He went up to the assault at Thells carry the Stars and Stripes on his bayonet and fell thus." Paris, April 11. It was decided to day that the Lafayette flying corps squadron, composed of Americans who have distinguished themselves at the front, will change from the French to the American military uni form and hereafter carry the Ameri can flag at the French front. Washington. April 11. Secretary Baker has prepared a communication to Americans now serving in the French aviation corps assuring them that the United States Government recognizes the services they are ren drlng and is desirous that they shall continue In that work. Persons who. feared that the entry of the United States In the war would cause the American fliers to resign from the French service and hasten home to take their places in the American military establishments called the matter to the attention of the Secretary. The Americans are a valuable fighting element of the French air service, and War Depart ment officials feel that they are doing more important work at the actual front than they could render at home. Officials indicated that the adoption of the American Army uniform by the fliers In question as reported from Paris would not be opposed by the American Government, although the step had not been sanctioned. Pre sumably the French military authori ties have permitted the Americans to abandon the regular uniforju of the French air service for a costume that would distinguish them as American.. German Submarine Operating Off Culm. Key West, Fla.. April 12. The British ship Treveal, Captain Wil liamson, was sunk by a German sub marine off Cienfuegos, Cuba, four days ago and all hands landed at the Cuban port a few hours later, accord ing to C. Peterson, a member of the crew, who arrived here from Havana late today. Peterson claims to be a naturalized American of Norwegian birth. He declared that the Treveal was a full rigged sailling vessel, proceed ing from Jamaica to Cienfuegos for a cargo of sugar for Queenstown and was oil Cienfuegos when the subma rine was sighted. Wants Government Control. J. Ogden Armour, the Mg meat packer of Chicago, wants the government to take charge of food production. Mr. Armour says: "If immediate and radical steps are not taken to increase and conserve the food rupply In tho United States, this country will find itself next fall and win- ter In as bad a state, so far as food is concerned, as any of the warring nations of Europe. "Our first duty, as I see it, Is to make certain. that both our own people and our Allies have an abundant food supply. I fa- vor Government supervision and control of food production and food prices. "Let the Government, for in- stance, fix the wholesale price of all meat products. Let the Gov- ernment guarantee to the farm- crs a minimum price of $1.50 a bushel for all the wheat he can raise. "These are radical sugges- tions. But thl3 Is an emergency which nothing but radical reme- dies will meet. "I should favor the Institution, if necessary, of meatless days, such as they now have in Europe. Patriotic women who wish to do something vital for their country immediately should es- tablish a regime of strict econo- my in the household." RI LES FOR FLAG KITOTETTK Dr. Gumey Hands The Jouni.il -Koine Interesting Fart About the Fiuj a Compiled by the D. A. It. Monroe people are patriotic. Judg ing by the display of Hags, but there is a saj la.k or Hug ttiijuette among them. Dr. H. E. Guruey, pustor of the Presbyterian church, noticing thu lack of flag etiquette, sent The Jour nal the loiiowing rules ac compile! by the Daughters of the Ann.Tica.ii Revolution: 1. The flag thoulj nut be hoisted before sunrise, or allowed to rciualu up after sunset. It bliould not be dis played upon stormy uays, or left out over night. 2. When the flag is displayed at half staff, for mourning, it is to be lowered to that position from the top of the stau. It is afterwards hoisted to the top before it is finally lowered. 3. When the flag is formally rais ed, all present during the ceremony should stand at attention, with hand raised to the forehead ready for the salute. 4. The correct salute to the flag, as required by the regulations of the United States army, is: Standing at attention, raise the right hand to the forehead over the right eye, palm downward, fingers extended and close together, arm at an angle of forty five degrees. Move hand outward about a foot, with a quick motion, then drop to the side. 5. When the colors are passing on parade, or in review, the spectator should, if a man or boy, and if walk ing, halt; if sitting, rise, stand a at tention and uncover. 6. Whenever possible, the flag should be flown from a staff or mast, ' but should not be fastened to the side of a building, platform or scaffold ing. i. When flags are used In unveil ing a statute or monument, they should not be allowed to fall to the ground, but should be carried aloft to wave out, forming a distinctive feature during the remainder of the ceremony. 8. When the flag Is used out of doors, it should always be allowed to fly in the breeze. When clusters and draping of colors are desired, bunting or cloth should be used, but never the flag. 9. When our national fla and state or other flags fly together, or are used In decorations together, our national flag should be on the right. 10. For Indoor decorations, the flag can only be used as a drapery; It cannot be used to cover a bench or table, desk or box and .where any thing can be set or placed upon the flag. For Indoor decorations, the flag may be caught up In many artistic fashions, and used with bunting, gar lands, plants and flowers, but should never be placed below a person sit ting. 11. When used on a bier or casket at a funeral, the stars should be plac ed at the head. In no case should the (lag be al lowed to touch the ground. 12. The (lug must not be marred by advertisements, nor desecrated on the stage. 13. It is an unwritten law in the navy that the flag Is never to be washed; it is always to be considered Immaculate. 14. When "The Star Spangled Banner" Is played, all present should rise and stand at attention until the ending. The playing of It as a part of a medley should be prohibited, and it should not b? played as an exit march. 15. The only federal legislation with regard to the flag, forbids the registration of any trademark which consists of or comprises the flag or coat of arms, or other insignia of tho United States, or uny simulation thereof, or of any states or munici pality, or of any foreign nation, etc. 16. The flag salute adopted by the N. S. D. A. It., and by our military schools, the Boy Scouts and other or ganizations, and which should e taught in all our public schools, Is: "I pledge allegiance to my flag, and to the republic for which it stands; one nation indivisible, with liberty and Justice to all." 17. Our children rhould be taught to carefully handle and guard their little flags from rough and disrespect ful treatment, and not be permitted to carelessly toss them about in pa rades and processions, nor throw them away should a stick become broken or should the child tire of holding it. 18. Our most Important holidays (when the flag should be displayed at full staff) are: Lincoln's birthday, February 12; Washington's birthday, February 22; Memorial day, May 30; Flag day, June 14; Independence day, July 4; Star Spangled Banner day, September 14; and your own State day. Meeting Tonight. There will be an Important meet ing tonight at 7:30 of Malta Com mandry Knights Templar. All mem bers are urgently requested to be present. Lee Griffin, E. C. Next Wednesday Is the time for all old timers to come into their own Free Chero-Cola. Read Journal Ads and Trade in Monroe.
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