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XW THE SUN JOURNAL Volume 20; Number 100, THE SUN-JOURNAL, NEW BERN, N. O., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1917. ■IB BIG OWE BUS SEEN LAUNCHED BE BRITISH With Less Than a Week’s Wait After Delivering The Recent Smashing Blow At The German Line in Flan ders, the English Have Re sumed Their Drive, Launch ing an Attack on a Wide Front East of Ypres Early This Morning—Field Mar shal Haig Reports That His Troops are Making Progress OFFICIALS CONFER OVER MEANS CASE AI SALISBURY, N. C No Further Developments Of Importance are Reported Today. ADDITIONAL ARRESTS ARE KILLED AIR RAID ON LONDON LAST NIGHT * (By Associated Press.) * LONDON, Sept. 26.—Six per- * sons were killed and sixteen in- * jtired in the southeastern out- * skirts of London in last night’s * air-raid. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS, WEDGE DEEPER IN GERMAN LINES (By Associated Press.) With less than a week’s wait after delivering the recent smashing blow at the German line in Flanders, the British have resumed their drive, launching an attack on a wide front northeast and cast of Ypres, early this morning. The trend of the bat tle was only briefly indicated in the early statement, Field Marshal reporting that his troops were ing good progress. Press dispatches filed* later, Haig mak- how- ever, record news coming back from the fighting lines indicate the Brit ish had been notably successful on the northern end of the battle front, advancing from three-fifths of a mile to nearly a mile at numerous points. In the southerly area of'he attack the British right flank met the most desperate resistance, a fierce strug gle taking place along a line of a thousand yards on both sides of the Ypres-Mellin road. Apparently the effort is aimed at driving deeper the wedge already torred into the German - Dent astriae the Ypres-Memin road, and north be yond the Ypres-Roulers railway line. Last Thursday’s thrust pushed this wedge approximately a mile farther into the Teuton territory, where the ground gained was well consolidated and held firmly against numerous desperate counter attacks. The point of the wedge has already reached a line extending directly north from the great French manu facturing city of Lille, the envelop ment of which is assumed to be the great object of the Flanders attack in connection with the ridge below Lille carried out in the battle of Ar ras earlier this year. The enlargement of the Ypres sal ient is likewise having the effect of endangering the German line to the north, extending to the Belgian coast. Seemingly it is now the purpose of the British to concentrate their for ces and by repeating the tactics pus - sued last year on the Somme, com pel a German retirement on a wide front, both to the north and south. The new British blow was struck today just as the Germans were stag gering from the effects of the bloody repulse they sustained yesterday in heavy attacks which they delivered on the ridge east of Ypres. The Ger- mans made their way into the Brit ish lines at two points on a narrow front in one of these attacks, but were forced out in later British coun ter efforts. Simultaneously the British are continuing their aerial and naval at- tacks on the Belgian coast. Anoth- er bombardment of Ostend, one of the German naval bases, was carried out yesterday by British war ships. The Germans apparently attempted an aerial attack on the fleet, for the British admiralty reports that air patrols over the warships encounter ed six hostile machines, two of which were brought down. On the French front there has EXPECTED AT ANY TIME (By Associated Press.) SALISBURY, N. S., Sept. 26.— Federal and State officials of New York and North Carolina who joined in the prosecution of Gaston B. Means, charged with the murder of Mrs. Maude A. King at Concord, re mained in conference - here today at the office of Solicitor demerits, where they ' came last night after Means was bound over to a grand jury on the murder charge. It was understood that they were going into developments of the case, British and German Airmen Engaged in Battle Last Night Near London. LITTLE DAMAGE DONE BY RAIDERS, IT IS SAID butno announcement of plans was made. John Dooling, assistant attorney of New York, who further district investi- (By Associated Press.) LONDON, Sept. 26.—Although de tails are lacking, it is reported that a thrilling battle occurred between German and British airmen a few MERCHANT FLEET OF UNITED STATES IS FAST GROWING In Little More Than a Year There Will be 1,600 Big Ships Afloat. SHIPPING BOARD GAVE OUT STATEMENT TODAY (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— Within a little more than a year the United States will have an ocean going merchant fleet of more than 1.600 ships, of 9,200,0i>0 tons, the shipping board announced today, in a statement giving details of the gov ernment’s shipbuilding program. This amount compares with a pres ent tonnage of 3,500,000 of which 700,000 tons represents German and American ships under operation by the United States. American ships available for service overseas number 458, with a tonnage of 2,- 871,000. There are 117 German and Aus trian ships with a' tonnage of 700,- 000. The Emergency Fleet Corporation has commandeered in American ship- yards nearly 4(T() steel ships, of more than 2,500,000 tons, and has contracted for 636 ships with a ton nage of 3,124,700. In addition' to the ships building and contracted for the board plans to construct several million tons for which a billion dollar appropriation has just been asked for of Congress. IN NEW BERN NOW Evangelistic Meeting in Prog ress at Centenary Church Draws Crowd. NOTES EXPOUNDER OF THE GOSPEL IS HERE “Are you all in a good humor to- night?” Thus Evangelist Moore greeted the large audience at Cen tenary Methodist church last night. “Don’t anybody look like you had been drinking buttermilk,’’ interpo- lated Stapleton, the songster, with the optimistic prefacing But re ¬ marks, Rev. Mr. Moore had not pro- ceeded very far until the whole con- gregation was' in a cheerful mood of receptivity. ^In the past three days of inclem ency New Bernians have proven that they are a church-going people. The day services as well as the night ser vices have exceeded the expectation of the express pleased ifested. leaders, and the evangelists themselves as being highly with the interest thus man- WITH IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES SUDAN TEMPLE IS CONSTITUTED-MANY HIGH North Carolina’s Baby Temple Is Now a Full Fledged One- Visitors Are Given a Warm Reception By Shriners—Luncheon At Stanley Hall an able Feature. With such distinguished figures aslhad charge of this, The Local Enjoy- uisunguisnea rigures as nad charge of this, had spent days Mr. Robert S. Rheinhardt, of Char- in preparation and when the guests lotte, special representative of the’? at d ° wn nt the festive board they Imperial Potentate; Mr. Walter g F aced a feast the like °f which has 1 m ' never been surpassed in this or any A 1 1 ' 1 1 Pote ntate of Oasis Tern- other city in the state. 9 ra y d Mast ® r | Following the luncheon the Shrin- McCoy, ot Wilmington and Il ¬ ls Potentate A. B. Andrews, oft lustrious Potentate A. B. Andrews, of Raleigh, i n attendance at the cere- gated Means affairs there, said after Means was bound over that there “probably will be’’ additional ar rests. “I am not here for my health,” he added. No other arrests have been an nounced here, and Mr. Dooling would not say whether they might be con templated. He planned to leave to- night for New York. Attorney-Gen eral Manning of North Carolina, one of those who took part in the con ference, said he would return to Ral eigh tonight. It was expected that further steps might be taken by Means’ counsel to get possession of documents seized, in Means’ New York apart ments. Mr. Clements, in whose pos session the documents were said to be, declared today he had not been notified of further action. ing operations. The artillery fire was intense last night in the Ver- PUSH BACK GERMANS. LONDON, Sept. 26.—In their new attack this morning the British push ed back the Germans over the high ground east of Ypres, Reuters cor respondent at British headquarters reports. WILSON RECEIVES SWEDISH MINISTER No Announcement Made Of The Purpose of Visit to The President. (By Associated Pres.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. been only artillery activity, and raid- ister’s visit. 26.— The Minister from Sweden was re ceived by President Wilson today. The audience arranged at' the minis ter’s request aroused considerable interest, coining close on the disclo sures of how Sweden’s legations in Argentina and Mexico have been transmitting secret communications for Germany. No announcement was made of the purpose of the min- The Sixth Annual Fall Fair Edition of THE SUN ^JOURNAL Less tkan two weeks remain until the Sixth Annual Fall Fair Edition of the Daily and Semi-Weekly Sun Journal will be a matter of history. Advertisers are rushing copy into the office, and the mechanical depart ment of this newspaper is straining every effort to handle it all with despatch and care. This issue, which will be issued to boost the 1917 Fall Fair and Race Meet of the Eastern Carolina Fair Association, will be one that will be closely read by the people who are vitally interested in the Fair itself, the prosperous farmers of Eastern North Carolina. The business men of this city are anxious to make this Fair a success, and they are offering bargains that will bring the shoppers to the Fair, and Fair visitors to their store. The Sun-Journal’s Fair Edition will be issued in full newspaper page size pages and sections, and will be even better than former Fair editions of this news ¬ paper. - Advertising rates on application—Phone 4. miles from London, for the fact that last resulting in so little metropolis. German airplanes crossed the coast at which accounts night’s air raid damage in the ,although they different points were met and continually harried by a large force of the British machines. Whether any of the raiders were brought down has not been announc ed, but according to reports the for mation of the German fleet which was coming toward London at great height and a great speed was com pletely broken, by British fliers, the raiders all except one, turning back closely pursued. So effective were the measures taken to intercept this lone intruder that he was unable to pene trate beyond the outskirts of Lon don. DOUGLAS MACMONAGLE DIED WHILE FIGHTING American Airman Met His Death While Doing His Bit. (By Associated Press.) WITH THE LAFAYETTE SQUAD RON, Monday, Sept. 24.—The death of Douglas MacMonagle, of San Francisco, a member of the Lafay ette Squadron, occurred during a pa trol flight with two Americans, Lieu tenant Lufbury and Sergeant Rock well. They were attacked by eight German machines, believed to have belonged to the “Tango Circus.” .Apparently MacMonagle by surprise. French lines. He fell was taken within the Sergeant Rockwell went to his rescue, but was too late to save his comrade. After a short fight, however, he downed one of the r German machines, which crashed in- to the wood, was recovered. MacMonagle’s body He was shot twice through the head. The funeral will be held on Wednesday with Ameri can military honors, as a camp of American engineers is stationed near enoght to the base of the squadron to send men to sound taps . Almost at the moment the ser- geant met completing miles from only son. his fate his mother was the journey of 6,000 San Francisco to visit her Sergeant MacMonagle, who was in Paris a few days before he was kill ed seemed to. have a presentment of his fate. He said to friends; “Werr, fellows, if they get me, you may bank on it mother will have consolation of kndwing I passed fighting and doing my best, as would wish it.” the out she Big Storm Is Now Sweeping Across the Gulf of Mexico —Warnings Out. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— The tropical hurricane which is ap proaching the coast of the United States across the Gulf of Mexico was central this morning, near latitude 25 degrees north, and longitude 85 degrees west, the weather bureau an nounced. Hurricane warnings are displayed on the gulf coast from Apalachicola, and storm PERUW ASKING To Demand That Germany Make Restitution for Sinking of Peruvian Ship. (By Associated Press.) LIMA, PERU, Sept. 26.—The, gov ernment. has insj/^cted the Peruv ian minister at Berlin to present to the German government a demand that satisfaction be^given within eight days tor the sinking- of the Peruvian bark, Lorton. If tlie demand is not met diplomatic relations will be broken off. The Lorton was sunk inside Span ish waters last - February by a Ger man submarine. Peru declared the sinking to be unjustifiable, and in sisted on payment of an indemnity by Germany. The German govern ment offered to submit the case to a prize-court. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— A break of. relations between Peru and Germany has been regarded as probable since August. The Peru vian government through, its charge d’affairs expressed to the United States government that it did not consider the sinking of the Lorton gave any basis for action by a prize court, and that any action by Ger many short of prompt reparation would be unsatisfactory. THOUSANDS TO ATTEND FIRST GAME OF SERIES $200,000 In Cash And Checks Already Sent In For Tickets. (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, ILL., Sept, 26—Nearly $200,000 in cash and checks had been received at Comiskey Park in pay ment for the first game of the base- ball series which will open on Oc tober 6th. Necessarily, a larger part of this amount must be returned, it representing requests for close $100,000 seats, while the capacity the park is only 33,000. to of SENATOR CALDER’S BILL FAVORABLY REPORTED (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— Senator Calder’s bill to admit to cit izenship within ninety days aliens who have arihounced their intention of taking out naturalization papers was reported favorably today by Senate immigration committee. the TAFT ASKS CHURCHES APPROVE WAR POLICY (By Associated MONTREAL, CAN., William Howard Taft the general conference Press) Sept. 26.— today asked of Unitarians and other Christian churches meet ing here, to adopt a resolution ap proving the war policy of President Wijson and congress. Mobile to warnings cover the remainder of the gulf coast of Florida. The music at each service is grow ing more interesting. Mr. Stapleton is proving his efficiency.as a chorus director and leader of the congrega tion. The people are kept in a spirit of expectancy as he swings from some lively revival chorus to the old hymns of thd fathers in which ev ery one feels inclined to participate. Though not yet regulated in ac tion, the big concert grand piano was in use last night, which added much to the volume of the music. When Reid starts in with a rousing accompaniment it is not quite cer tain just where he will land or what he will do next, but with a rippling treble and bombarding bass he keeps mony, Sudan Temple of the Mystic Shrine, Shrinedom’s baby temple in the Old North States, was this after- noon duly constituted, the constitu tional ceremony being conducted by Mr. Rheinhardt in the presence of local and visiting Masons from all parts of the state. The Shriners began, to arrive yes terday afternoon and they came in on every train, including those arriv ing in the city this morning and there were a score or more of them in at tendance from other cities and towns. Immediately after their arrival to day the visitors were escorted to the Gaston hotel where the registration took plac. From 10 o’clock until noo 11 the Nobles were busily engaged in shaking hands and renewing old ac quaintances and this social session ers repaired to the Masonic temple where at 1:30 the beautiful and im pressive constitution ceremony was held. This was followed at 2:30 o’clock by a business meeting in which, the local and visiting Masons participated and at which a number of important matters were discussed. The program as first planned for the occasion today included a cere monial session but on account off ex tenuating circumstances this was postponed until the regular meeting of the temple, which will be held early in December. One well known face that was up a background for the which is very interesting. A very interesting feature night’s music was a duet by singing of last Staple- ton and Reid, “In the Garden.” Their voices blend in such perfect har mony that ,their work together is very pleasing to both the ear and the heart.. At the close of the sermon Mr. Stapleton also saiig an appeal ing message, the musical setting be ing from the “Sextette de Lucia.” That Rev. Mr. Moore has the war spirit no one can question after hear ing him. Whether it be for going after the Kaiser or the devil his ag gressiveness is the same. In urging the church people to further zeal he said: “You folks have had plenty of artillery fire -scattered along here from Sunday to Sunday, but now we are mobilizing and getting ready for a big offensive drive on the devil and we must sweep things as we go.” Last night he continued his discus sion of the previous night on the subject of the “Lost Christ,” basing his sermon on Rev., and to the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and remove any candle stick out of his place, except thou repent.” He set forth that many who have like Mary and Joseph been traveling along the highway of life upon the mere supposition that Christ is with them, may find to their great sorrow that he is not in their company, but has been left far behind. He em phasised the fact that mere church machinery, great organizations, and fine choirs and learned sermons do not necessarily signify that Christ is in the church. Through the bustle and push and noise of life we may lose Jesus, even in the most unlike ly place—the Temple. The utter ance of the Master, “Behold I stand at the door and knock,” may apply to a church as well as the individual. There are many backslidden churches, carrying great organiza tions, and supporting large mis sionary enterprises, and conducting great Sunday schools, who while re ligious in practice have lost that love and personal relation to Christ necessary to a happy spiritual life. Like Mary and Joseph, Jesus is not with them. Such churches and such individuals must go back to the starting place again, and do their first works of love over once more. Here the speakers set forth condi tions of finding the Christ again. Re member, Repeat, Repent, Return. In graphic words he told how the Christian must remember their first works, and return from their wan dering to the original place. He urged that it is easy to substitute orthodox for holiness, that we find many ways to express our falts, but do not repair to the solitude of the mountain where Jesus is found in earnest prayer. He said he had late ly been called to preach at a church where the choir took up the entire time to eleven minutes to twelve with anthems and solos, and then insisted upon closing at twelve o’ clock sharp. They had every thing in the way of machinery, and line singing but they knew nothing of Christ. They had fallen from their QUICK FLIGHT MADE BY LIEUT. RESNATI NEWPORT, NEWS Va, Sept. 26. —The big biplane driven by Lieuten ant Resnati, landed at Langley field at 12:30 today, making the trip from Washington in two hours, according to the aviator. Resnati was accom panied by only one person, his ma chinist. first love. He insisted that there must return to former methods and be a sim- was one which was thoroughly joyed by everyone. One of the most auspicious and joyable events of the day was luncheon which was served to en- en- the the Nobles and their ladies in Stanley Hall today at noon. “Boss” Hackburn as chairman of the committee who NEW FAEHUND PARK IN SESSION The First Open-Air Meeting Was Held at Berlin Last Night. (By Associated Press.) BERLIN, Sept. 26.—The new Ger man fatherland party held its first open meeting in Berlin last night, and the crowd in Philharmonic hall was so enormous that an overflow meeting was held nearby. No govern ment officials attended either meet ing. Duke Johann Albrecht opened both meetings, and Admiral Von Tir pitz was the principal speaker at each. Admiral Von Tirpitz pointed out that the submarine warfare is Germany’s legal right, and that Bel gium has now her just deserts. Bel gium, the speaker declared, was al- way England’s bridgehead, and that Germany must do her utmost in pre venting England from becoming Bel gium’s protecting master. Admiral Von Tirpitz was greeted enthusiasti cally by the audiences. Among the other speakers were Dr. Von Wolf gang Kapp. A German newspaper of Essen re cently announced the formation of a new “Patriotic party”, leaders of which include Admiral Von Tirpitz. The party’s initial proclamation de clared hostility to the reichstag peace resolution, and added that the party was not political and would be stop ped when peace was signed. ple faith, and the former works of love must be repeated. In touching the question of repentance the speaker told many forceful illustra tions, and showed how easy we can do works of love minus love, and exercise ourselves in our creeds mi nus faith. Finally the speaker dwelt on our repentance, the ques tion of bitter sorrow for our pride and neglect and actual sins. He rep resented the church as singing, “Where is the blessedness I knew, when first I saw the Lord,” because we have wandered away from faith and prayer and love. It is impossible to convey to our readers the force and earnestness and power of the speaker. He must be heard to be fuly appreciated. It is necessary to feel the wonderful power of his personality to under stand the secret by which he grips his audience. Today there will two services, 10 a. m. and 7:30 p. The personal workers are called meet Mr. Reid at 7 p. m. in the be m. to la- dies’ parlor. The public cordially invited to every service. FAMOUS MONARCHISTS PLOT WAS A HOAX (By Associated Press.) PETROGRAD, Sept. 26.—AJudic- lal investigation has shown that the famous monarchist plot of early Sep tember, in which Madaina Hitrovo figured and in connection with which several grand dukes were arrested, was a hoax. THE VATICAN DENIES RUMORS NOW AFLOAT (By Associated Press.) ROME, Sept. 26.—The Vatican re ports that Pope Benedict intends to make proposals for peace negotia tions involving mediation by King Alfonso of Spain. missed from the ceremonies today was that of Dr. Joseph F. Rhem, the dady of Sudan and who has been very ill for several weeks. Dr. Rhem is now convalescing but is unable to be out of his room, much to his re gret. However, practically every one of the visitors have paid him a call and the day for him has also been a momentous one regardless of the fact that he was not able to be on hand at the festivities and business sessions. This afternoon the majority of the visiting Masons will return to their homes. SENATE AND HOUSE COMMITTEES MEET To Consider An Invitation From Allied Parliamentary Leaders. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— Senate and house foreign affairs com mittees met in joint session today to consider allied parliamentary lead ers’ invitations to send a congress- sional delegation to Europe and in view of President Wilson’s failure to endorse the proposal, it was thought probable that acceptance of the invi tation would be inadvisable at this time. The meeting was advised by a sub committee which visited the White House yesterday that the President believes such a trip inopportune. Ab sence of so many congressional lead ers from Washington and their ex posure to submarine attacks were among reasons assigned. The Presi dent was also said to feel that this nation is not involved so far in the war that legislative co-operation is advisable. Opposition to any effort to ward formation of “entangled Eu ropean alliances” also was said to be a factor. STRIKERS ADVISED TO RETURN TO WORK (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— International officers of the la bor unioil involved in the strike of more than 3,000 mechanics at the Norfolk navy yard have advised the head of the local union here to re turn the men to work, pending nego tiations to adjust the differences. PUT THE COAL SITUATION UP TO THE GOVERNMENT Operators of Mines Say They Can’t Pay High Wages As Conditions Exist. (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— Coal operators of Inninois, Indiana. Ohio and western Pennsylvania to day notified miners’ representatives in conference here that they were unable to meet wage increase per cent unless vise the prices their demands for a of about twenty-five the governments re- on bituminous coal. It is probable that after another con ference between operators and min ers late today Dr. II. A. Garfield, the coal administrator, will be called in to consider the situation. PREMIER KERENSKY TO RETURN TO PETROGRAD (By Associated Press) PETROGRAD, Sept. 26.—Pre mier Kerensky will return to Petro grad today. His secretary said ne would not recognize as official the democratic congress called by the soldiers and workmen’s delegates, which will meet on Thursday, al though he might address it. CHARTER RATE FOR , VESSELS IS NAMED (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 26.— A charter rate of $5.75 a ton a month has been decided upon by the ship ping board as the basis the govern ment will pay for requisitioned oce an-going merchant vessels. Within a short time the board will take over for government use every American vessel available for overseas service.
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