A 3UI-IE; f T Vol XVIL j. a SHERRILL, Edits and Publisher. CONCORD, N. Ci.SATpRDAY, DECEMBER 30. 19U. Member Tbe Associate- n V: if- vtn- toidgucq: sei:osseco:;d;;ote? , 1 -r ' .. . , , 'r r ' - . 1 80 . SATS DISPATCH EECEIVED from Bmnr todat. E1S K5T YEF BEES PKESEITED A Meauf rrom Berlin Gives TMi Information, Secretary Lansing Befoses to Comment on the Report That a Second Note Had Been Sent to Central Powers And Entente Al Les to Correct Misinterpretation of Pint Note. Other Washington Of - , fldals- Say That Ne Second Note Eai Been Sent Explanation is . : : Given, Tjr-'-' . ' (y The AmhIiM Press) Berlin, Dee. 29, via London, Dee. 30. It has been learned that a few days ago President Wilson sent a seofind note explanatory of the first, to the Central powers, and the En-' tente nations. This note has not been insly assisted by Misses Janle, Helen presented.. ' ''end Nannie Lee Patterson and Mr. S. The reason for withholding of,the k. Patterson. Bote is said to- be that the German I The credit for this delightful eon- reply received in the interim showed that the German government had not been influenced by the " misconcep tion regarding the purpose and aims Of President Wilson's step, which an unfriendly press in both camps at tributed thereto.'' . , , Lansing Refuses to Comment Washington, Dee. 30. Secretary Lansing refused to comment on the report that a second explanatory note bad beert sent both to the Central Power and to the Entente Allies to correct the misinterpretation of the President's note calling , for peace terms. ' Other officials, however, sa'd tbey . were sure no second note had been sent, and the Berlin dispatch referr ed to the' statement . by . . Secretary Lansing.' issued the day after the dis patch of the original note was an nounced. .' -A.-':'-" jt lie indicated, that under -the recent pol'ey if silence-adopted by the Pres- iimt and himself in peace negotia- t'ons, be would make no statement, o!ther affirming or deny'ng the such report. It is felt that much misun derstanding might arise in the popu- lir minds, but but. is b.Vd that tbe various governments addressed will be influenced only by official informs t'on which will be quite complete. Secretarv Insing alw refused to in -Urate whether he thought the Ber- 1'n. report. might have arsen out of te sending abroad of the informs t;on? of American diplomats of bis two statements ': authorised the day the nntcWBS puM'-ahed.!; It S known that these' Statements Were transmit . tod to American diplomats to ac quaint them fullv with what had tak en place here, but that they were not instructed to present them to the va rious foreign officers. Secretary Lansing has been most ' emphatic ever since his ' statements were given ont, in saying the Presi dent's note' was absolutely self ex- , planatory, and required no I further ;'comment. , He 'has. stated also that no jsneciaV instruct:ons j were sent , to the' American' diplomats as to the : manner of presenting the notes. . Intimations that the nusanderstand- r inr s broad, particularly in the public mind, might b dispelled by official statements from here, hag met w'th an unfavorable reception. It . has been said that no matter what public mis understanding there is just at pres- enU this situation would eventually t clear of itself, and must be sufficient as U part of the result of keeping ne gotiations absolutely confidential. Your Vorkinn Dollar Never Sleeps Get a Savings Bank Book i' . ' r- Prom '""nC n' Deposito Uado NOW or to January 5th 7ill draw in; toroot from January lot, ' - Tan Theroutilx Enjored By a Larfe Andience ef Concord People. Another exemplification was given last evening; of the fact' which has several twees before been given, that Concord has mussel talent of the highest order. The eoneert at the Central stboo bonding was attended by a large 'number of onr people, -and all realised more tally than ever be fore, if possible, that we have in our own midst musicians whose talents are of the highest order. Mr. Sam Goodman waa never in better form than last night, and his rexarkable tenor vo ce charmed his hearers in the solo and quartette from Verdi's Bigoletti and again in the soloj "Jean' - Mr. L'ndsay Ross, sang with splendid effect "The Sea is the Home For Me," and "The Sea is My Sweetheart." 'Miss Helen Pat terson, disguised as Annt Me'.'-nda, a black "mammy," brought down the! house when she rendered several col ored religious sonjrg. . . Miss Nancy fiee- Patterson and Miss Nell Herring at the piano pleased as they always Jo. Mrs. vv 11. Uonnan gave in a most pleasing manner two readings which were much enjoyed. I In the last selection from Rigo'etti the sintrers named were most nleas- I cert is due to Mrs. Gorman, who, it I is hoped, will repeat the effort early and often. MORE STREETS TO BE PAVED. Aldermen So Voted Last Nighfc- Other Matters. The Board or Aldermen held a called meeting last night at the city hall for the purpose of confirming the assessments for paving work done on East vorbin street, and on North Spring street, from Franklin avenue to Marsh street." After this buslnes shad been dis posed of, one of the aldermen intro duced a motion that some of the street paving petitions be considered. The voting resulted in a tie, and the mayor cast his vote in favor ot talc ing np the matter at that time. - Petitions for several .streets were then presented, and m each vote it was necessary for the mayor to cast tne deciding vote, which was atways done in ravor or the paving, and. it was ordered that the work be done on THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT. the following streets! Buffalo street, win be a strike Monday" Stone said, from McGill to Ann street; Chestnut He declared the report that a circu street, from South Union to South etter had been sent to the rail Spring street; NorthT Church .street, road employes asking for a renewal from East Depot to Buffalo street. Some of the firemen presented to the board the matter of installing a better fire alarm arrangement than we have had.. After discussion, it was decided that the city purchase a mo- tor and install on the fire bell, so that When a button in the city hall is pushed, the motor will ring the fire hll ScandinavianPeace Note , in Berlin ' - ' y And Vienna;-' Br Tb AMMtaM Wma Berlin, Dec. 29, via London, Dee JO. The Scandinavian peace : note was presented today to the foreign office in Berlin and Vienna,' the Swed ish minister in Berlin, and Swedish and Dan.sh representative in Vienna being tne first to deliver the docu ments. Tbe text agrees with the out line telegraphed from the Scandinav ian capital More Platonic Than Swiss Note. - (Br The Associate Press) - Paris, Dec 30. The Swedish, Nor wegian and Danish ministers deliver ed notes to thn foreltm office last nieht supporting President Wilson. The notes were identical and couched in terms more platonie than the Swiss tnote, -1 , ,.- v ANSWER OF ALLIES i TO GERMAN KOTE WILL BE HANDED AMERICAN AMBASSADOR TONIGHT. IS 10 BE It is 'a Long Paper and Seta Forth Again the Responsibility of the Central Empires for the European War. It Insists on Legitimate Reparation and Restitution as Out lined by Lloyd-George in His Speech. Says Germany by Failing To Formulate Proposals for Peace Removes In Advance Any Basis for Peace Negotiations. (Br The AwMtaM Press) Paris, Dec. 30. The AUi'es' answer to the German nate-eflJei-eiiiber 12 will be handed to the American am bassador- tonight, says the ' Petit Parisiim. and nuhlished tomorrow. It is long and sets forth again the responsibility of the Central empires for the European conflagration. Tt insists on lpiritimate reparations and restitutions' demanded by the En tente powers as outlined by Premier Lloyd-George and also says that Ger many, by failing to formulate pro posals for peaee, removes in advance any basis for peace negotiations. The note seeks to suggest that the Berlin cabinet, having proclaimed in 1914 its contempt for treat'es, can not pretend to -obtain the same con ditions as the powers respectful of signatures, and must offer guaran tees. STRIKE MONDAY IS HIGHLY IMPROBABLE So Says W. G. Lee and W. S. Stone, Brotherhood Heads. (Or The Asxoelated Frees) Cleveland, O., Dec. 30. Warren C. Stone, and W. G. Lee, heads of the railway engineers and railway train- mena' brotherhoods, arrived in Cleve- land today, following the rejection of the demands by the managers com- mitteo tnat the Adamson law be nlit in pflWt .lanuarv 1. 'nt :8 ,istv improbable that there 0f the authority to call a general strike were untrue. "No circular has yet been prepared," he said. Stone said no lurther statement would be forthcoming today in Cleve land, and that there would be uo I meeting of the Brotherhood heads. I Lee said he had nothing to add to the statement given out yesterday ! W.VA MTW w511 1m nn im. New York. "There will be no im mediate strike," he said. NEW RECORD MADE ON WALL STREET Total Dealings in Stocks for 1916 Were $234,678,000. (By The AaaadatcS Prel Kav Yortr. Dm. 30. -Dealings on I the New York stock exchange in bonds, which during the year which closed yesterday, totalled a par value of $1458,209,000 and set a new rec ord. The total in 1915 was ?95J,- 798,000.' The total dealings in the stock market for 1916 were $234,678,000 compared with $17J,38U,UUU in The year's dealing in stock has been I exceeded only on three previous oc I casions in 1901, 1905 and 1906. The record was set in. 1906 with 284,00.5, 459 shares. I There were 76 days during the, year I ! .1.:AU niL AvolinntM taArilV AT in which stock exchange trading ex- ceeded two million shares, and on De- comber 21 transactions reached a high water marK or over inree minion snares. " ... - Pi Kanna Phi Selects Charlotte. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 29. With the annual election and installation of of- fleers, selection of Charlotte, , c, the meeting place in 1918, the eighth biennial national "convention of the Pi Kappa Phi college fraternity clos- ed here today. Among the "new of fleers is J. B. Belk, of Charlotte, emi nent supreme ' chaplain. .., .1' i.. mm , ,y- y Mrs".' Virginia Elizabeth Brown, ag ed 69 years, died at the home of her son, Mr. B. B. Brown, about four miles west of Salisbury, December 23, 1916, after an illness of about eight months. i Ahd Martin 8avsi -"Ever', feller that don't Advertise bain'Jf JL foot but Very few fools advertise? Miss Lillie Tucker, of No. 11 town ship, has returned "from Albemarle, mm mm where she has been visiting relatives.! WITH T2B CHURCHES. McGilL Street Baptist. ' 9:30 Sandat school; .11 a. m. and 7p.m preaching by the pastor, Be. S. W. Bensettfe Morning subject, "A Message From? God." Evening sub ject, "A Chapter From the Book of Life." All members of tb church ire requested U be present, especial ly at the morning service. Visitors snd strangers jtordially received. First Baptist , i Services at 11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Preaching at both hours by the pas tor. Rev. Geo.' V. TJley, Subject ef the morning sermon, "A Satisfac tory Peaee." ' Evening, "Jesus and the Disciples is the Upper Room." Sunday School at 9:45 a. m, A cor dial invitation to strangers and visi tors. ' V- Tninity Reformed. - . Sunday school at 10 a. ok, at which time the officers for the coming year will bo eleeted. Church service at 11 a. m. by Rev. Paul Barringer, D. D. After Church- service there will be a congregational'' meeting. for the pur pose of electing; church officers. It is desired that every member be pres ent. There will be no night service. Central Methodist Sunday school at 9:45. Sermon at 11 a. m. SubjBctM Watchfulness. 'j Watch-night serviee beginning, at X p. m. See announcement in another column. A cortfial welcome to all. ' itfesl atili"i First ibyteriaa. Preaching a. m. and 7 p. ra. by the pastor. day school at 9:45,4. m. Men 's Bib! Class at 10 a. nv Epv H Methodists' un account eiine aosence oi ie;. pastor there wis oe no preacning ser- vices. Sundayohool at 90 a. m, Fnl. - 1 . - - 1 A - r GS . Mill h nn m I i'ne vnurcn .io ckjcioij wu ui iu- med ately arterj.bunday school c j l.iAllJ!. D....t onnoay aw -v-t .""l""?- ' " "! ... i , . n i: - iu I . if. Heiuea. conieren uumiuuiu 1 1 ot tne cnurcn;:n.oiTniiror..u. i regular songwrn wdl precede the evening . dully invited tc- aUend these services. Cannontitte Presbyterian. Sundav Scmw'nr48w"wi" m. Preachin?r bv the pastor at 11 a. m. . 7 rnmo nd worahin with St. Jaimes Lutheran. Men's Bible Class at 10 a. ra. Chief service at 11. Sermon subject, "Spir itual Soulship." Sunday school at 3 n.Tn. Luther League 10:4o p. m., vesp ers 7 o'clock. The sermon will be by Mr. C. E. Norman of our congregation and the Seminary at Columbia, S. C. Pub'.:c invited to all services. Forest Hill Methodist. Preaching at 11 a. n. and 7:30 p. , A onndflV at 9.30 ,oUe' Bunaav Bcn00i " WwW -i u .. 1.7... a u wmmne-rx rr -ta a. m. Watch-Night Service. The public is most cordially invit- ed to join in a watch-night service to be held at the Central Methodist Churoh tomorrow night, beginning at 10 o'clock. . Important phases of church life and activities, with especial reference f ihn m-nrLl aifnnf.rnn tnilav. will he discussed by the following named lay- men: Mr. D. B. Coltrane, Hon. W. R. Odell. Hon. J. L. CroweU and Dr. J. E. Sraoot. Appropriate hymns wJl be sung. An attractive feature of the pro- gramme will be special music, a part f whieh ig indicated below: VrwnJ solo Miss Pat Adams. Viol n solo Mr. Frank Brower. Vocal sold Miss Jlnie Patterson, with flute oblieato bv Mr. Kay Pat- . " I Af Lament ot the LordJg Supper will be administered. twu ottteai "map.it wi" ' Indication of Heavy Clearances En-j courage the Bulls, as i (By Tha Asseeutea press) Chicago, Dec.. 30. Indications of I heavy clearances . for Europe tended today to encourage the wheat bulls. - 1 Opening prices which ranged from '1-8 to 4 cents higher, with May 1714 to 171V4 and July at 138 were followed by moderate lurther gains. Moss-Barbee. Mr. and Mrs. George Barbee announces the marriage ; of their daughter - Sara Ella t L V- Mr. Homer .Brantley Moss - - f ChrTstmi as" e'venin'tf,' TJeceifiber 2otK nineteen hundred and sixteen at eight ; o'clock - st home r , Midland, North Carolina, ; THE THREE PDIIITS III AMERICA:! KOTE SURPRISE THAT - HAVE NOT BEEN CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD. BT PRESS OF IflE EbTEHTE HUES The Three Points Clearly Stated; Guarantee Against Similar Con flicts in the Future, That Means Be Found for Comparing the Concrete Peace Terms of Both Sides, and the Fear That the Position of Neutral Nations Be Rendered Altogether Intolerable if the War Continues. Second Arouses Most Comment of the Press and Others. (By The A data Pre) Washington, Dec 30. The Ameri can government, it became known authoritatively today, believes there are three principal points in its note to the belligerents, and is surprised that they have not been more clearly understood, particularly by the press of the Entente Allies. These points taken in their order of importance from . the administra tion Viewpoint are: The fear that the position of neu tral nations may be "rendered alto gether intolerable" if the war con tinues. The suggestion that arrangements be made as a guarantee against sini- ,, tlw, tnt The proposa) that mean8 be foun( for comparing the concrete peace terms of both sides. "The last point has aroused the J most, comment and the first was em 1"'" "J nracuii l.nusill!; gtatemeftt aft(,rwnl.ds momCL that the United States itself might bo j ; . . . ., urnwiHK ueitr riiirume lino me war, Th, A(1ministr.t!on. ;t wla ,Mrnj to(J a thouh .Jhe 8U!r!;estion for nn arrangement to preserve peace in the uture wou,d- inore attention among the entente allies than it ap- parently has, and furnish a means .i i i . .i. . 'i i , luruugn wuii'n me iihmuiih rnnm en ter with perfeer sobriety into a seri ous discussion of peace. ' If siK'h arrangement could hp maile the administrntion feels there would be no ground for tli" fear that agree ments over the terms made between the belligerents would not be kept af ter the present war pnds. It was pointed out today that such a feuv has been one of the mnin objections of the Entente Allies entering into peace discussion. THE WAR SITUATION. Steady Progress Shown for von Mackensen's Forces Along Entire Front Operations On Other Fronts. (Br The Associated Pre) The .Russians and Rumanians fighting heavy rear guard action as it has returned toward the line of the Sereth, in northeast Wallachia, and south Moldavia. I Today's Germanv armv headuuar- j ters report shows steady progress for I Vi pi A Afnrfxlinl vnn t nck-pnspn ' nrmv along the entire front, despite the strong resistence they are encounter ing. In the meantime, the attack on the Moldavian frontier is davelopinji and the Basso-Rumanian positions have been carried and passed by the invaders, repeated counterattacks not serving to stop them. In this fight- i mtr the Teutonic forces took uuO I prisoners and seven machine guns. Operations on the Franco-Belgian front have been confined to minor movements except in verdun, wnere Berlin announces-the repulse of sev eral attacks made by the French on the position on Deadman's Hill of which the Germans recently reported the capture. COTTON MARKET QUIET. Opened Steady at ' an Advance of From 2 to, 12 Points. (By Tha Associated Press) New York, Dec. 30. The cotton I market was very quiet early today at I and opened steady at an advance ot 2 to 12 points on coverings. " There was scattered realizing, however, and after selling at 17.38, March reacted to 17.27. ... Cotton futures opened steady January 17.07: March. 17.35; May 17.61: July, 17.59; October, 16.15 Cotton closed fairly steady. Janu ary 17.01: March, .17.28 May, 17.57 July 17.62; October, 16.17. Miss Bertie Miller will begin school Monday, after spending the holiday: with her parents in No. 11 township and relatives in Kichneld, M. u, MX AND MRS. A. CiaHirENTERTAIl Roanoke College Boys Have a Pleas. ant Evening at Their Hosts. Mr. ami Mrs. John A. dine enter tained several Roanoke sCollue boys" On Wednesday evening at their home en East Corbin Street. The home was tastefully decorated in the eoUege end athletic colors. A most delicious supper was served, follow ed by an evening full of genuine'' old Roanoke" pep It was, indeed, a happy occasion. Among those pres ent were: Rev. R. A. Goodman, class of 1906. of Mount Pleasant; Prof. W. J. Weddington, class 0899; E. M. Schenk, class of 1910, of Mount Pleasant; Frank Cline, ex 1913; Karl Broome, ex 1914; A. Campbell Cline, elass of 1906; Clyde Ptepst, elass of 1919; Ralph E. Cline, ex 1900; Os car Blackwelder, class of 1917; Karl B. Cline, ex 1905. Quite a number of alumni and old students are living in the county and it waa decided that those present Wednesday should constitute a nuc leus of a county, organisation, to be known as the Cabarrus Roanoke Col lege Association. The. following of ficers were elected : .. President, Prof. Wr J. Wedding ton, 99. First vice president, Rev. R. A. Goodman, '06. , ' Second vice-president, H. A. Scott, '06.. . . V. . Secretary, X P. Blackwelder, '17. Treasurer, A. Campbell Cline, '06. MISS MELCHOR DEAD. Young Woman Who Was Hurt in an Auto Accident Dies in ; Charlotte Hospital-;- - ..; Miss Blanolie Melchor, who waa hurt Monday when the auto in which she" was riding with Mr. J. R. Burris .turned over ' near Harrisburg . died last night at 10 o'clock in the Pres byterian Hospital at Charlotte, where she had been taken for 'attention. Miss Melchor was caught under ear, her leg was broken and she was internal ly injured. An -operation .was "per forhied and it was -seen that her con d'tion was very critical. - -. '' ' .' Miss Me'.cbor was 24 years of age and is survived- by 'her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Melchor, who llye. oh Misenheimer avenue, two sisters and three nrotners, nameiy Trs. .T." S."" FtfirctttcV'6TormiBe7t Miss Fannie Melchor, Turner, Troy I and John Melchor, all of Concord, Miss MoVdor was a member of the Bnyless Memorial Presbyterian Church, and had been making her home here for three years, her father moving here from Mooregville. The funeral service will be conduct ed in Me church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Beaty, and the interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery. At The Theatres. The Tlieatoriura will repeat the Red Feather feature, 'A Romance of "Billy Goat Hill." from the book by Alice Hegan R'ce, author of 'Mrs. W'lggs of the Cabbage Patch." This picture showed to a packed house yes terday. The Pastime programme today in cludes a two reel Selig drama, "The Flashlight;" Helen Gibson in "The Trapping of Peeler White," and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drek in "Too Clever Bv Half." "The Little Girl Next Door," an International feature in five thrilling parts, is the feature at The Strand Monday and Tuesday. Today the Je thro Almond Show will close a suc cessful week's engagement at the Strand.- ,. ats, -- E sis imi'iW.. -y(4A Come, join in with your friends and neighbors in tjiis splendid plan to ' - y SAVE DURINCr THE TEAR : end assure yourself of ampll funds or next year's holiday shop ping. - -I I 'M' 1 '.'1 t All you have to do is pay a small amount each week) yon will be surprised how fast it "Will accumulate, y .,1 :1 , No Red Tape ' ' ' No Expense to Join, r ' - Everybody Welcome citizens, era rarM cc::;:: :"i;::es i::r:. SOjSCdiPTIuJi... OWTNO TO GREATLY INC-T ' 7 , ED COST OF WHITE PAPI.. . Publishers Who Were Obliged to -new Contracts at the Beginning of . the Year, are Forced te Pay Nearly 60 Per Cent More Than Before. Other Periodicals Had Before Giv en Notice ef a Similar Jump la the Prices. The Rise in Subscription Prices Announced Today Bangs From 20 to 23 1-8 Per Cent Above , the Former Prices." - ' ; ' New York. Peel 30. Owing to the increased cost .of .-white paper and other materials" necessary ' to ' the printing and art work several maga zines , of " national : circulation an nounced today increases in the price of subscriptions. : Other periodicals already have given notice of a simi- lar jump in prices. Several of .the smaller magasines in New York have suspended publication and othersare planning to merge with publications ; controlled by the same interests, "y The publishers explained that many , of them had to renew their contracts for paper at this, time and to pay nearly 50 per cent more than .this item had cost them in the past,- The rise in subscription prices waa announced today to range from 20 to 33 i-3 per cent. ' . TWELVE AIRPLANES t r .-, -.y.V -1 START ON FLIGHT r ''. v ''!-; .'V'" ' 1 .. Go Ont From Hempstead, N. 'Y. v Som f the Machines Carry Pas sengers. . (By Tfc Anoeiate4 ffwul S V Hempstead, N. Y, Dee. 30. - A flight to the League Is!and navy yard . at Philadelphia was begun nere w- day-byftirtcd tat-emyvenieera-. and civilians in 14 airplanes. Some of the machines 'carried passengers. The aviators planned to make the re turn journey tomorrow. FAIR AND COLD ! WEATHER FOR NEXT WEEK Rain Probably Wednesday or Thurs- y day in Southeastern States. , m (By Tha Aasadatas! Piw - Washington, Dec. 30. Generally fair and moderately cold weather is forecast for the southeastern states v during the week beginning tomorrow. Rains probably mfinesday'or Thurs- day and weather will be warmer af ter Tuesday in the South Atlantic and east Gulf states. : f Party Given By Mrs. OdelL A beautiful event of Friday after noon was the party given by Mrs. A. J G. Odell, at her home on North Union street in honor of ber sister, Miss t Nancy Lee fatterson. 1 The invited guests included the col- i lege set and their attractive visitors. I ' Holly, mistletoe and bright red poinsettias, emblematic of the holiday season, formed the cheery decorations The beautiful salad course and can dies reflected the Christmas colors. Next Christmas Santa Claus will climb down . ,wJltSWW;-J " '': your " chimney if you will join our Christmas Club ' NOW iff!?! I e)ete. . a ill- ... i: