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.......... v M i ' - . . TODAY'S KIWI T O D A I ..KICK VOLUME XVIII. "NO. ito , JL B. BUTEROX, E41lr and raUbh CONCORD. N. C, THURSDAY, MARCH 14..I918. Price Five Cents. Jill AJ a::erica?i pa!qi:;g PARTIESAREBUSY Germans Do Not Retrain In Trenches t5 Fight Arnerl "cant, Butv Fld to Theif Lines When They Appear., ALL ARE KEYED TO THE HIGHEST PITCH Favorable Weather Has Led to Increased Fighting. German Aitlery, Activity - ! in Ypres Sector Intense. . "" : (By Th Mm irlalii fiin) . Favorable weather on m At of the western front, .ha led -to Increased - fighting, but none of the armlea hare yet made attacks In great strength. - All apparently are keyed up to the ' hlgnsat pitch, and the raids into op paalng trenches are becoming strong ' er each day. In Champagne where German artillery has been very active, the French hare withstood a German attack. The effort was repulsed by the French,' with severe tosses to the attackers. American raiding partiee ' and American gunners both are bnsy on the sectors northwest of Tout aud east of Luneville, The Germans ' do' not remain In their trenches to fight - the Americans, but flee to the rear lines when -'Gen. Pershing's men ap pear -...v.' i - British troops in the Ypres area Wednesday took the Initiative, and In a raid south east of Polygon wood cap tured 87 prisoners and three machine guns and Inflicted casualties on the enemy. .-The - German artillery activ ity la Intense on the Tpyres sector, and between Arras and Armentierea where strong German raids earlier in - the week were repulsed by the British and Portuguese troops. On the coastal sector In .Palestine north of Jaffa, the British have ad-' vanced three mites on- a eleven mile front- Six villages were taken, and two stream crossed In the face of Turkish resistance. . A slljht advance also has been made on the Jerusalem Nadulus road in central' Palestine. In the east the German now bold Odessa, the great' Russia seaport on the Black Sea, which probably will be . Used either as a base for Invasion of India via Persia, or as teh terminal of grain shipments from Russia to the Central, empires. The Turko-Oerman plant in the Caucasus, which - include the surrender by . Russia s of toe three ' Caucasian provinces wich would pro- ' vide a way-U -Persia and the Caspian Saa,ra opposed by the Caucasus .rnmi . . .-. . ; Turkey: baa been informed that-the Caucasus government does not recog nise the' treaty with the Bolshevik!, and that it should treat with the Cau casus direct., v ' S ' k . PART'OF WEST VIRGINIA t : MENACED BY GREAT FLOOD AH Streams In Smith Central Section Overflowed, '" Landslide ' Paralyze Railroad TralHc- v . -.'-':; Charleston, W. VVa., March 13. Sonth central West Virginia, including the territory contiguous to Charleston and Huntington,- tonight was menaced . by what may be the . worst flood since 1861. Due to-JMS-Jhniir. bt continuous rainfall, ail streams, ia this section, in cluding the Kanawha and Elk rivers, have overflowed their '. banks, -, land slides throughout the mountains have paralysed railroad communication with the exception or one branch ot tne Kanawha ft Michigan. - The crest of the flood to expected to ' reach Charleston tomorrow with a stage of 85 feet. The Kanawha river rose 13 feet In four, hours today. Half of the town of. Weston in Lewis coun ty, was under-water-tonight Weston has a population of about 4,000. Most of the damage to railroad prop erty was caused by landslides, which in many places swept away portions of the roadbed. - Many- bridges have been washed out No loss of life has been reported as yea. The property damage cannot be estimated until the water recede. : , , WANTS TOWNS RAIDED . Berlin Paper Say Reprisals Must Be Made for Confiscating l 40 German - - Vessel. . , Amsterdam, Feb. 23. (By Mall.) The destruction of 400 English towns - by German airplanes is demanded by the Berlin Tagea Zeltung "as a repris- ' al'" for the action of the allies in con flscating 400 German merchant ships. In a long article on the subject . the paper says - "If we are in a position to destroy the whole of London it would be more humane to do so than to allow one more German to bleed to death on the ; battlefield. To hesitate or surrender ourselves td feelings of pity, would be nnnarxtnnnltln - uuyniuvuwuiva . W.B.B.- Miss Nannie Lee Ross and Essie White, and Mr. Merle Crooks, of the force at Eflrds, are assisting the Char- lotte store during dollar, days there, wxm. & t ; I I I 4 n TOZATGTIIIO TODAY. TRIANGLE : . ROY STVAKT.; TIIE LEARNIN' OF ji:ir":;;orr z: Yrr:rl.:,i-i Ttzzz i a. rn'rsi'c Pea. 1 Hud Wooiy t. :-. '- tuio ol tie . . V . . A Pint Trlnr HON, WALTER MTRTHY STEAKS FaJrfatia and Caejtteat Speech Her LaatTttgM By the BatUfcary Mao. Hon. Walter Murphy, of Salisbury. apoae here last bight oa the War Bar ings Bump. Mr.. Murphy baa beea requested by CoL F. H. Friee to kuk nrteea speeches la North Carolina oa taia subject, ana he Cberfully consent ed to perform thla service. Mr. Mnrphy waa Introduced by Mr, H. 8. Pnryear. He begged every man, woman and Child to bacom a partner with their government, and to loan It f2.000.000.000 by buying the War Hav ings or Thrift Stamp If rod with draw from circulation or board your money yon embarrass . yotir . govern ment. Huppose every man who sold any product, of bis labor carried all the money borne and put it away, what would become of the commerce of the country T Money la valuable only whea It is in circulation and put to a good and legitimate Use. Mr. Murphy fully explained the Btampa, and stated that these are the best forms of investment Their value to absolutely fixed, and not subject to the fiuctnatlona of the market The government wants the support of every class; the people of both large and small means. There is none so poor but that he or she can boy at least one Thrift BUmp. : It was wisely arrang ed that no pne person can buy more tnaa ii.uui worth of the stamps. If this were not so the entire Issue would have been taken long ago, so good is the Juveatment Note also- that the Stamps are not subject to taxation.' The government ask your aid In this greatest crisis in our history. There are only two attitudes, loyalty and dis loyalty. The government needs every man and every dollar to do their full duty. Every one can respond to some extent We have a vast ' army to and maintain. We all want it to be the best trained army In the field. We owe a duty to our boys who have marched to the front' I am no alarm ist bnt no man living can tell the ex tent of this war or how long it will tost When It to won It will be won by America. According to the best Information, we now have about a mil lion men in France. It's no nse to dis cuss why we went Into the war every body knows it was unavoidable. It is the duty of every Democrat and every Republican to stand loyally behind his government And I want to aay that the Republicans in Congress have ris en to the dignity of the best manhood in supporting President Wilson. - On one side of this conflict to the greatest autocracy of the world, which seeks to fasten Its snack lea on the whole world. On the other side are all that believe in the rights of the people and in human freedom. We want all the peoples of the earth to have the freedom we enjoy. We owe a debt to Belgium, France and Italy. If the Germane had captured Paris the next move would ha ve been on America.. The man who says if they come over here he will fight Is a liar he wouldn't fight anywhere, or under any circumstances. Do yon want Ger many to, effect a footing on our soil! U-this government falls-tn4uw wa, H" U ?? ' f ry"iln Tow hoW dear faito,- If It fails all yor money and means that all ot us will work on the German basis of pay,; about ,42 cents a day. If Germany wins in Europe she -will Invade America, If we lose what is to become of your children? Picture the horror for yourself. ;. Mr. Mnrphy said he believed that in less than six months that we will be absolutely wheatless in -.the : United States, and that we would be glad to get corn bread. . I believe there will be actual want here In 1018 for food sup plies. We must send our food to Eu rope because if they fail there, all is .ost. Mr. Murphy in closing appealed to every auditor 'to go out and do some missionary, work . in helping to win the war.--.: . The speech was most enthusiastically received, this being evident by the fre quent expressions of approval in ap plause. - Mr. - Murphy was accompan ied to Concord by his son, Clarence, and by Mr. J. F. Hurley. . r w.aa i i - Tl'RNINO OUT SEAPLANES WITH LIBERTY MOTORS First One Thus Equipped Tried Out And Accepted Motor Defects Re moved. . Washington,;: March . 13. America's first ' fighting seaplane equipped with Liberty motors baa been tried out and accepted, It was learned tonight and number of the craft are now being delivered for the use of the naval air service. They are the advance guard of a big fleet which -will be added td the forces engaged in submarine hunt ing In the war sone. . ? A second type of fighting plane lor the American army known as "the Bristol Model" also has now reached the production stage' .and a consul erable number will become available during the present month,. Still an other type, a two-seated machine, also is being manufactured. . , Construction details of these planes have never " been published. It Is known, however, that the seaplanes are substantially Similtar to the Brit ish flying boats and are equipped with two Liberty motors, which provide ap- proxlmtaely 700 horsepower to drive the shin. -This Is understood to oe much in excess of the power used is simlliar British craft and their per formance is expected to be propor tionately better. ? In this connection, it was learned that engineers of the aircraft board now have overcome the ; last minor defect of the Liberty motors, having to do-with the lubrication system. number of motors taken haphasard from the quantity production supp: have been operated continuously lor many hour without any trouble de veloping, . ' : ' " '" ' 'V; v "The Learning of Jim Eenton." Triangle dramatic feature will he the stellar attraction at The Tbeatorlum Theatre today, with Roy Stewart In the title role. I He will be supported in the part by an all-star Triangle .cast and an intensely gripping and Interesting screen drama is promlncd by the man apement. The spice and variety will be added In a pleasing single-reel comedy. , w.aa. 1 " - Thera will be a box supper at the Dry whooj house on next Saturday n'-1 1, March 13, for the benefit of tlio .- I, Tli public Is wdlHliy invited, T' t '' f t ' " " lh l'"' ..... u . . I TO TAKE-THE DUTCH SHIPS FORTHEALLIES Action Due to the Long De lay in the Negotiations With Holland Over Dutch Ships in Allied Ports. 1,000,000 TONS ... : IS AVAILABLE Of This 70 Per Cent, is in the United States, 15 Per Cent, in British and Remainder in Other Allied Ports. (By Tkm ImdiM Praaa) London, March .14. Because of the long delay in the negotiations "with Holland over Dutch ships in 'allied ports, and the slowness of the Dutch government to act ' in "this respect Great Britain and the United States have reached an agreement to end the negotiations and take over all Dutch ships next week for the use of the al lies. The amount of tonnage made avail able to the allies through the Dutch arrangements is 1,000,000 tons, ' of wh:ch 70 per cent is in the United States, 15 per cent in British porta, and 10 per cent in other allied ports. Every precaution will be taken to safeguard the rights of the owners. The ships will be Insured and "armed, any any ships Bunk will be replaced at the earliest possible time after the war ' Final Notice Presented. - Washington, March 14. The United States and Great Britain have pre sented a final notice to Holland that unless the pending agreement for the allied nse of Dutch ships Is accepted by March 18, the ships will be taken over for allied use. The Netherlands minister, Augustus Phillips, has an eugagement to see President Wilson today, and It was believed that he would present a final appeal for his government, that the in tentions of the United States and Great. Britain to take over the Dutch ship ping at least be modified. TEUTONS ENTER ODESSA, y And There Secure ' Access ' to Vast Stores' of Much Needed Wheat - While the entente allies are "nib bling" at the. German lines from the mtoaTtttoorw miwE 'tnrnu?n or to uriinc buuul -n i . t . jp-..i-.j rr :'i?.w".f in th ESSLlT .tbe culminating Jsrroggie. - ine ;- exDloltatlon of the east; The advance gnarus or tne uecmans have entered ' Odessa. - the greatest Riinlnn . nnrf on the - Klflok sea and the center of a great agrlcujtural sec tion, the products of which are de sired to feed the hungry peoples of the central empires. The German ad vance through Moldavia and Bessara bia has been virtually unopposed. With Odessa safely In their hands. the Teutons will have access to vast stores of wheat which can be trans ported overland or by sea to points where It can be readily shipped into Austria and Germany. . But the capture . of Odessa , will mean sometning more an - auvauce Over the route to Persia And Afghan istan and Dosslbly India, which is to ha followed now that the British have severed the famous Berlln-and-Bagdad route to the east w.aa- CREWS DISAPPEAR FROM RUSSIAN BALTIC FLEET ... .T D I . r 1 rtM umy a vybkii w mwu h Each Shin. . Petrosrad March 10. The former deleirate of the Baltic fleet has re- ported to the Petrograd Soviet that the whole Russian Baltic fleet is lying 6ff Helsinafors. The crews have melt ed away, only a watch being left on each shlo. The dreadnaugnts are soon leaving for Kronstadr wnue tne re mainder of the fleet will be left.ln the hands of Finland, where all power Is nractlcally German. Kronstaot neing nnahle to accommodate more ships. The cruisers Aurora ana inaia are lying in the eva, their crews demobii- laed and all movaoie amcies ramm way by the sailors, witn army goiie and the fleet in such a condition, tne Moscow government is trying to organ- Ise a force to fight Germany at some iuiure uaie, - . - - MATIIINAL, UUAUIBIUBn . TV THE GERMAN KAID - ' Consnander of American Division Per- iAstMtnlarHl DT . liMI. Itr (By Tb Aastac Pnm) 'ihin.MahnaA lean troops that repulsed the German raid nf March 8 were from the 42nd, or Rainbow Division, which 1 made up of National Guardsmen, -uen: reran lnv rennrted today. . The commander of the American division wa personally congratulated by Gen. Gerard, .commander eighth French army, In which the American selves. THE COTTON MARKET. Opened Steady Today at .in Advance w, .. From I to 9 Points. : (Br Tka Jsssrtafa Prw New York. March 14. The cotton market opened- steady at an advance nf from one to nine points, In spite of disappointing cables, and report of new crop preparations. Tnere eeemei to be over nH-ht buying order around the ring whi!h absorbed scattering realising or liquidation, and the start was with fav selling at 81.85 and October at 80.40, ou tlie. call.-. Reac tion of 10 or 20 parts followed with X'.mv vilullvt.ly eax.v. CivM.i'i f;i(i'mi polled stenily, MF'll v - s will have to say will bo of value and ugt received by express by the Con- verbal and written messages of gree ratw. .. ; intn.t.tn .ii .-. ' i : i; -I . , i. An.nn,, inniiiiiins-1 i,io from m n v of the mibltc oinclals - "HOW WILL YOU. EXlIJUXr . CoL Fries Says Lrsdlnc Snrplus Mon ey Little Thing Caaajwred to Oiv ing Life, WuMtou-Sak-ai, March 14. -What will you tell your cuildren aud your grauucblklren yon did to help win ibis great warr, Cot P.Jl Knea of Win-too-Kalem, State Director of War Sartngs, is asking mew aud womeu of North Carolina. "When our veterana return after tb war," he says, "and pass for the grand review by the Presi dent and later by tb UoTernor of the tftale, who is going to feel a thrill not of joy, to be suray but of shame at the pact he played in bringing the soldiers home agaluT . Who is going to feel satisfied with his "bit" in tb presence of those who gave their a 11 7" Colonel Pries again-asks : "What are yon going to say when you are asked In later years what part you played in winning the great war? It jou are within draft age, and did not fight, bow can you explain It? If you are beyond draft afeaud did little or nothing made - no . sacrifices how will you explain ltl ' A young man who waa recently called to the colors, but who apparently .had grounds to claim exemption, said to me recently, 'If I don't go, never in i lifetime could I explain, when it is all over, why I didn't go." ... ' "It is true. Says Colonel Fries, "that not everyone cau go and fight and not everyone can spend urge sums of mon ey to send soldiers to fight, but a way has beeu provided tor the people of America by which everyone of her citl aeus cau have s part In winning this great war, a part that will not give bim a thrill of shame when our sol diers return triumphant This way is through the War Savings plan adopt ed by the Government "Through It, a perso can save regu larly and Invest safely, and thereby lend his savings to his Government with Interest to pay the expenses of the wnr. It ceenis such a little thing," says he, "to lend our surplus money to the Government as our part, when there are thousands of our young men giving their lives as their part to pro tect our homes and sate our country.-' GIBSON MILL NEWS. A Number of Personal Items From Th!s Section ot the City. Mr. A. C. Barnhardt has returned from the State sanatorium, where he has spent several months taking treat ment. ; " Mr. J. B. Burrlfl, of Camp Sevier, spent several days last week here, vis iting his parents, Mr'hnd Mrs. Frank Burris. ! Mrs. H. C. Vow andiitlle son, Wiley, of Midland. meut last week here vis iting Mrs. E. L.'Bnr5ier. -Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith, March 11, a daughter Mr. A. ii. Ellington. Of Camp Sevier, spent several days here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs, K. Islington. Mrs, A. C Barnliardt and emidren have returned home, after spending the . . - - ... . - .M-ra. uari m. wentz ana cuuureu i have gone to Danville, Va., where the !UvUa acme time vising Mr v. - ;rr M. J. Wents. Mrs. Wade Cooke and little '-daugh ter, Leona, spent lust week-with rela tives at Badin. - ' . Mrs. V. P. Dnnmaun has returned from- Alabama where she had spent some time, with relatives. W.8.S. Kannapolis Bowling Team is In the Lead. - KunnapollH, -March 13. The Kainuip- olls team is ahead in the Interstate bowling contest. This is a great sow ing for the city. The standing of the teams Is: - v Kannapolis, 11.1)01. Ashevllle, 11,595. Schoolfield, Va., 11,380. . Bristol, Tenu., 10.771). Bonsville, W. Va., 0,031). Scrantou, Pa., 0.244. The concert given here by the musi cians of Camp-Green was a great event The music was fine and nearly 500 at tended. . After thi' concert the ladies of the cltv entertained the boys.- Re-1 fmahmaiita ii-nxi. L...i-,.iwl n ,KAm a 11. 1 " 1 " " - ' ' ... . . v v. lu ...v m aim i tie social features were enjoyed by I all. - .:.- - I xne tatoca uiuu nere nas Knitted a special blanket to be given the Red Cross to send to the boys in France, I ,. ' w. s. a '' Meeting In China Grove On Saturday Salisbury Post. s A war savings society will be or ganized at China Grove Saturday. The meeting is to be held at 3 o'clock in the school building and a talk on war savings will be made by Mr. JW. Camion of Concord. This meotlnir wutt nhinned for last Saturday but Mr. Cannon, i who had airreed to talk, could not get there, m lt wag postponeiL : Chairman Stnlchan. of the county campaign, is t0 preg-nt and perfect an organ - t lltationi an(1 perhaps other talks wUl be made. r - v ' The people of China Grove are very ..,y. i.,.i i thi. nHno anri ntiulh intoraatod In tnifl mMNIlf DO I hnnn that there w 11 be a full meet- 1 Ing of the China Grove people. Mr.l Cannon is taking a very deep interest 1 Til. TI11H llnlMtrTHIII ' IllHLITr H.11I1 W1IBL IK ;.r, . ,. , Requested b tbe Red Cross. Tlio dnntliarn llirlainn nf thp Rpdl Cross has been asked to furnish 350 nhnnrurraim records In good condition ont of a lot of 4.0UU tnat nas oeen re quested by Major Perkins for the M-r.d a -K-...I i ii,.li..,..tn.. nU, i. . t nt nio.in. tir.ntK. ia;ill w 1 uc ucu -.ioct i..a....B in New York aa soon rts posible ": i Anyone wno nas pnonograpn rec- ords that they would like to glvJ for the use of. the' American soldiers will Please send -tnem- ar tneir , earuesi ,,. nnnriiie v. he thevtof the collector of the sort boarded convenience vt nm imi.mn ''"'una Tne itibuto iuu. - :. house at ' James St. Atlanta, Ga. Another Air Raid In England. : (By The Aaaarlala rraaa) London, March 14. In last night's air ami pool. Isllfd, lien ra d one airship crossoa -tne coast, eray aireraii. v vuu t,..u i jj"-"vi '-':' :' tlM,.. (Mvto,i LdrowKHl-four -bomb im -Hartle, atlng opb and ,: Six dwelling houses were demob I otaar. n is annoumu mtij. "hwh :zv'. - nd 80 were damaged,: Five the riMKn pianos reiurm-u. , . .. .v v : ,ou were ki lefl and Ulna injured. . Xl'ZZZL ' , f our rls'lnt -iswta write n, Second Submarine Attack oh ' Hospital Ship in Violation : of the German Pledge of ; Immunity to Them. THE ATTACK WAS UNSUCCESSFUL Two Torpedoes Fired at the Guilford. Castle, 'Which, Though Badly Damaged, Was Able to Reach Port. (By The twflmt Pma.) London, March 14. The hospital ship, Guilford Castle, was attacked un successfully by a submarine -In the British channel, ou March 10, it was announced officially today. Two torpedoes were fired at the Guil ford Castle, the first missing, and the second bitting the vessel's bow. Al though badly damaged she was able to reach port There were many sick and wounded on board who were trans ferred to hospitals. This Is the second submarine attack ou British hospital ships recently. A fortnight ago the Glenart Castle was sunk In the British channel, about ISO lives being lost. The sinking, an official auiiuuuceiueui saia, was a violation ot the German pledge as to the immunity of hospital ships In that area. CREW OF 54 BOLSHEVIKI TAKEN FROM THE OMSK Collector at Norfolk Acts For Good of the Ship and Aba of the Harbor. ' Norfolk, Va., March 13. Members of the crew of the Hussian steamer Omsk, removed today because of avowed Bolshevic tendencies and be cause believed to lie a serious ineuace to the ship and harbor, on being parol ed tonight secured arms and returned to the ship, a tempting to take charge. American naval guards on the Omsk refused to let them board the vessel. Fearing that the Russians would at tempt to forcibly board and take charge of the ship, the naval guard notified port officials and a squad of irairuiiurii. nruieu nuu nut guiis, wcic . , .. ., j , . . , I dispatched to the scene In a fast motor bait. Orders. have been issued-for the arrest of the entire crew. Defiant of the naval guard, later re ports declared the Russians boarded theship and returned to their quarters. lutrnuti, nun iouiucu lu M""'":- Aaidcp oftlu u.. um m m uie.i smuu, f ir n., .j the Omsk, lined up. the men and forced them to submit to a personul search. The entire quarters of the men were searched. A large assortment of fire arms, cartridges, dirks and other weap ons, were confiscated. Collector Hamilton, npon the refusal of the immigration officials to again take the men Into custody, Immediately proceeded to Norfolk, where warrants for the men were sworn out charging disorderly and meaclng conduct toward American naval guards and a platoon of police was dispatched to the ship. Ml - WEEDING OUT OFFIERS IS ABOUT TO BEGIN Those Lacking in Ability Not to Be Permitted to Lead American Sol diers, t .. Washington, D. C., March 13. The Observer correspondent was informed by -reliable people today that a weed-. ine out process Is about to begin witn officers kicking in abaillty. Those who I , In k vw1IIm1 ntlll wlfl ha 1iUI11Um1 I ci in t - ..- - with gloves otf if they do not come nn to the reaulrements. Many, will be eliminated before tne troops goi abroad and General Pershing wiu eliminate others. No favoritism Is toCentrni pttiace has been transformed be shown. ; Officers must atand op into a florai paradise, aud for the next their merits. A number of North Carolinians will full When the blade begins to move. TJncle Sam Is not going to permit Incapable omeers to ieaa men ai nie front. With Our Advertisers. Colorite, in all colors, 25 cents, .at the Poarl Drug Company. Also Just received a lot of Whitman's ana Block's candles. Patt Covington' ' Worth " More Sale 1 wm begin Friday. See. ad. in this Un per for some bargains. j Murro has Just opened up a Jieat gtoreat 45 South DnioT street, and 1 . '. I i., hi. inm vnn a - " - Va flna dismay of Spring shirts Hoover's, See ad. today. , I I flvavA htinriMWl HAW t 'rtTtllllTIIIlH ntlfl'UD LV. ;m o,iH bannar mine- hv Miss Margaret WUsou, daughter of I President Wilson. -' . -W.H" 1 Spring Showing at the Parks-Belk I -Company'.- l - Th hlr Hnrlni Showing or nuiuiery Und ready-to-wear at the Parks-Belk sKirsw ha I .. i- mi I. .llll,uro Hanarf. ha I :...v , . ... -I miiHnnra I " C t niaa vnn 1WI1" mm BHAH""" v - - r. r. Black, of the ready-to-wear ae- Dartuient has just returned xrora K and the new coat and dresses ke bought are coming in on'every ex- ;-eaH. Bee page aa. in ooin j.ne;xiuin iwtul rJrmo'n KMnlane. (By Tk JUwdtM rt-M . , - Tendon. March 14. Two British missw irora . , - r,i.i. ,nav(wi Hvo 1 " . fii ..." y...,u w... Hn I naiifit Jnil (Tlavton. was announced by MARCUS EDWARDS GUILTY OF, MURDER, SAYS JURY After Being Out All Night Jury Ra tnrard Verdict Thb Msrnlng. ? Tt iniiiim fimi Hakrigh. N. C March 14. After be ing out all night, the Jury this morning returned a verdict of guilty of murder In the first degree against Marco Ed wards, charged with slaying bis wife. Mm Beulah Edwards, which occurred la this city last December. The penal ty under the North Carolina law Is deatb by electrocution, but Judge Shsw baa not yet sentenced Edwards. The trial has ben in progress in the Wake County Superior Court here since Mon day. - Mrs. Edwards, who had Instituted divorce proceedings against ber hus band, waa killed by being shot three times In tbe head while on a visit to the home of J. T. Edwards, father of Marco Edwards. Since his arrest on the night of tbe tragedy, Edwards has consistently declined to msk any statement regarding tbe killing. Tbe principal evidence introduced by tbe defense at tbe trial, waa to show that the killing was not premedisted. According to the Jail authorities, Edwards was so confident of the result of tbe Jury's decision that be had bet a turkey with tbe other Inmates of the prison that the verdict would be' murder in the second degree. When Edwards was returned to his cell this morning, after listening to the verdict his- only - comment according to the deputy sheriff, was: ' "Well, boys, you win the turkey." w. s s. THE HIRSCH CASE. Jury Quickly Drawn to Try Mrs. Hindi for BkMkmaiL (Br The Aaaoelat Priw Atlanta, Oa., Marc 14. The Jury to hear the evidence lu the case of Mrs. Margaret Hirsch, charged with at tempted blackmail of Asa G. Candler, millionaire mayor of Atlanta, was quickly secured when the case went to trial, today before Judge Benjamin Hill n the Fulton County Superior Court Only 28 talesmen were examined. Interest in the trial was keyed to a high pitch, and long before the honr for convening court tbe room was filled with spectators, a great number being women. The details of the visit of Mrs. Hirsch to the mayor's office in the Candler building on February 6 was made the basis for the alleged blackmail de mands, were again related by Mr. Can dler, as the first Witness. He testified that his acquaintance with the defend ant grew out or her activity m ' Ked Cross work. w. a s. w. s. a' BIG FLOOD IN NEW YORK su awsit.. u... iw rwi. knvin u . ... ... i, M,v v,a . . ... From Their Homes. (By f-ha Aaaodatea Press) Rochester, N. V.,' March 14.-Scores of families have been driven from their homes, and alk Industries in Horaell are paralysed; as -the result of a dis- matrnna ftiwt ,lm t a 'nlniullmnit that . .- .4., ,.i;T..i.... .. fT?1 , tn.ro -tne city. ... . . ...... The entire factory district is under water, and many buildings have been damaged td the extend of many thous ands of dollars. Firemen aud uoliceuieu have been working for "hours in boats, rescuing residents from their Inundated homes. So far as is known no lives have been lost. The Erie & Shawinut Rairoad tracks are under water, and no trains are moving. The flood extehds 40 miles down the (''aitlatnn vivna vdllatr almnuf rrt rf" V v . vuiur'ivu aiivi v csiii. j t muiuci ,r yytw- Ing. The rain continued until bite this morning and the water is still rising. -w. s. a THE RAILROAD BILL IS FORMALLY DISPOSED OF. House Agrees .to the Conference Re port Adopted by the Senate. (By The Auocialeil Prem Washington, V March1 14. Congress formally disposed of the railroad con trol bill today when the house ngreed to the conference report Was adopted I hv till, Sonata 1-OutarvluV The Bill now . .... - . , goes to tne rrestuent. v w.a. a- , r lower snow ior nea ross. , Kew York, March 14. The Grand week the big exhibition hall will be 1 thronired with visitors to see the larg- ou- ai,H mmt.' einluirate illilnv nf 4 nnwern and nlanta ever shown in this city. The occassion is tue Iuternatwn- al Flower Show, blveu under the aus pices of the -New lork Botanical Gar den aud the local florists. A liberal share ot the ..receipts of this year's exhibition will be douated to the Red Cross, which organization has one of the most attractive booths in the show and an attractive tea garden as well. W.S.S.- Vice President Has a Birthday. Washington,, D. . C, March l.-A Urge bunch of roses graced the desk n tho nrosiriins- offleer in the seiiate Washington,, D. C, March 14. A i "- ' ... ,.. this morning as a reminder to ice atlPresldent Marshall that today marked the beginning of his sixty-fifth year. I JLPUI UIK LUO UBJ -. . of Washlneton and from, friends In Indiana, his home JJ he was govemor before bis election to the vice-presidency in huz. - - w. a a Leroy Smith Placed on Trial for His Ufa - v. i bV The Aaactat Pml fesssvss I Was Disced I eomitv court here this afternoon. Juryi Mr.lwas comoleted before nou recess from - - 1 '.:. -, 1KA Ktmta p. " : tT su 'v" .' itk-t.ijn. thirty .fXtB-ft defended -by three leading attorney ,- y -v i . . tv-t pt tnr Ht1ii (By Tfc JUmlnivl -) ' 'jWasblugton. 1 March .14. The Dls - mi. martial on me cnarae i unum tnr nivuilwrHhlolrarttxIug. f-kl o ronHt.'lUiuV TOlHCREASEIaEAT; rvnnrtTA mm- Under Arrangements Now Being Negotiated By the Food Administration With the Allicdiepresentatives. TO BUILD UP A MEAT RESERVE From the Great Surplus Which Has Been Accumu lated in This Country.-Al-lies to Furnish' the Ships. Th A HalaJ Tma ' Washington, March 34. Meat ex ports to the allies will be Increased 80 per cent and perhaps doubled shortly under arrangements being nego tiated by the Food Administration with the allied food representatives h6The purpose Is to build up tbe allied meat reserves from the great surplus " which has been accumulated in this country, and which recently brought a' relaxation of the restrictions on meat wnsnmption. The Allies would furnish add the ships for moving the meat. -! ,'-,- Tf.. t. -- BAKER TO CONFER WITH GEN. PERSHING In Regard to Manner in Which Caa , .unity List Shall Be Issued. - ... (By The AMciatc rim) Washington. March 14. At the re- 1 quest of President Wilson. Secretary Baker, while in r rance wiu i nBraonaliv with Gen. Pershing the sub- just of the manner in which American casualty lists snail ne lssueu. i. President, after studying a protest by George Creel, chairman of the com nilttee ou public Information,, against putting out casualties without giving the addresses of men dead and wound ed, asked the War Department today to have Secretary Baker go into the subject with the American comman der. v. - .... "v. -.'" i W. 0. C ' RAILROADS ORDERED TO TAKE AN INVENTORY Of Materials .and Supplies on Band When Private Control Ceased. (By The Asadaa Trw) : r Washington, March 14.-The ; rail roads were -ordered today by Director' General McAdoo tQ make, an Inventory of mateHals and -supplies on hand De- "I materials aim BUlipucr, uu uuu oeased, for use in 'connection 'with ior- ; ernmelit administration 'of propertleSj additions and betterments," and rail-'. road financing. " ' i".'-'. The Inventories must be begun by May 1, and are to be adjusted to show conditions ou December .31. If the in-, ventorles have been taken since; mat dare, or within 00 days before then, they may be used as the basis for the report. - ' --' .'-. w.aa BIG QUANTITIES OF - . - DYNAMITE FOUND i . " - . tr tnougn rounu a "s wuu Up Half the Shipyard. -(By The Auwciate PraM) Washlntrton. March 14. Enough dy- iipmita iii hlnw nn half the creat shin yard at Hog Island has been found ; there- dnrlna reuruary, . uwney - ti. Kennedy, manager of industrials rela Hons i department, told the Senate dn- vesttgatlng. committee- today, and the secret service men hive' been unable to find who placed it there. j w.a a TROTZKY TO Ub-PjUSK.'. t .-. RATIFYING PEACE TERMS Will Advocate a Reorganixatlon ef the Army in Defending Russia. . .' (By Tka Aaaaciatei Pa Washlnaton. March 14. Further in- dlcatlons that Leon Trotsky, the form- er Russian foreign minister, will op- 1 nose the ratification by the Soviet Con- gress of Germany' peace terms, anu tnat ne wu lauvooue iue riuin tion and use of the army in defending t Russia were contained in a dispatch to tbe State Department today from Ambassador Francis at Vologda, 4 TIBETANS REBEL. ' . ., Take Advantage ef the Disorder in &e f. Province of Siecnann. (By T AaaMlatea mm rvKing, " dieV'F, Taking ?J?J. 1 the province of SxchUan, the nioetnns . . If. -1-4 . I , l 11..., ...I . w. miMh n lui.i Haw rcuclKru mi v. u.w.u...b ...i Ssechuaii, where they have captured several .towns. . The force Is estimate 1 at 10,000 and 1 armed with modern rifles. . .. t -w. a a- Charleston Definitely Chosen.. ' (By The Aaaaelataa Prcaa.) . Washington. March 14. Charl 8. C as been definitely selected 1 y shipping board as the site for ow the two additional shipbuilding f MO I COnsirucieu- wu im O'm ; M lantlc Coast MS,fSS:?; fl-es and four ones. I.onvi Hell's and be reward-d. hs. I '--'IN "in 'i - -.; n AT r K '. ,' a ' ! t.dJ, Ul) i !y., ai.40 October, liver ch'l lin hot own way first woman w luakii-j rouni Er.a L!:i tor.
The Concord Daily Tribune (Concord, N.C.)
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