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Weather Report for North Fair tonight and Saturday, little charge in temperature. Gentle noxth to north east winds. ft 1 1 HE GOMlllWFA I ,TH AFTERNOON DAILY SLOGAN: "EVERY ONE FOB. EACH OTHER AND ALL TOGETHER FOR SCOTLAND NEOK. VOLUME TWO AFTERNOON DAILY ' i SCOTLAND NECK, N. C. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1917 TELEGRAPH SERVICE NUMBER 103 PETROGRAD ENTIRELY IN THE HANDS AND WILL PROBABLY BE THROWN GERMAN FLEET. OF FANATICS OPEN TO KERENSKY FLED TO MOSCOW CAPITOL (By UNITED PRESS) Stockholm, Nov. 9. Arrest of Premier Kerensky is reported in a message received here. retrograd, Nov. S. (Delayed) The provisional government is sued a proclamation to the army and people urging tlieir support. The government is remaining at its post the statement declared. M. Kishkin, the minister of pub lie relief has been appointed gov ernor of Petrograd. Kerensky is expected back from headcpiarters tonight. ENSKY W SUCCEED Petrograd, Nov. 9. Petrograd is almost normal today with the new revolutionary government in ful control and maintaining prac tically complete order. The change from the Kerensky government to the new Bolshe viki government has been accom plished practically without bloodshed, despite vigorous re sistance, in which Petrograd is once more filled with sounds of firing. ' The Woman's Battalion of Death, charged by the old govern ment with the defence of the win ter palace, held out to the last, and only surrendered when liter ally overwhelmed by Bolsheviki troops and menaced by enough artillery pieces to blow up the vdiole place. The women resisted for four hours. (By William' Shepherd.) t United Press Staff Correspondent.) New York, Nov. 9.-r "I have recently returned from Petrograd and if Kerensky succeeds in get ting away from Petrograd and establishing a new government at. Moscow, I firmly believe he will be able to carry enough of the Russian army with him to keep up a semblance of - war, and that is the best we can ask of Russia at this time. There will be civil war in Russia aside perhaps from some street fighting in Petrograd, stated the correspondent. London, Nov. 9. Russia is back a?ain where she was last March. Bolsheviki fanatics, the extreme radicals, who burn at once to make the world a brotherhood-. ivho are set against all war, and vdio heliove in the uttermost de mocracy, today seem to control all of Petrograd. Premier Kerensky, and what re mains of the provisional govern Nent, still apparently has the sup port of the remainder of Russia. The situation is regarded as Precisely similar to the first few (Vs following the disposal of. the ;zar. Then it was "Itlyoff Milu i0, and other liberals, who first stized tho outward sumbols of 8vernnient in Petrosrrad while fte old regime clung to the other Ports of Russia. . le danger, as London sees it, J'nthat Lenine and Trotsky and feJW l'aivitics of the .Bolsheviki "U ho ablo in rYfnfl thpir p.nn- droi i the RDSS. OFFICALS - ARE HOPEFUL (By UNITED PEESS) Washington, Nov. 9. The Rus sian embassy was tremendously encouraged by the United Press reports from Petrograd that the Kerensky government was taking a stand against the Bolsheviki. The embassy regarded as holm report that Kerensky had been arrested." ;EFUSES Loan 'on peac JAPM PRESS (BY UNFTEL PKUSS Washington. Nov. 9. The bal ance of $114,100,000 loans author ized for Russia may not be turn ed over by the United States to the Lenine-Trotsky peace faction that it may gain complete control of Russia. ' ' The American government is not iu the peace business," de clared treasury officials. iwimi ijiw liiMj VV JniJlvi THERE IS NEED OF BOMBARDING SQUADRONS FOR THE GREAT RAIDS INTO THE GERMAN TERRITORY 'TEAM WORK" NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS (By Ralph H. Turner.) (United Press Staff Correspondent.) Tokio, Nov. 9 COMFLE CONFRERES P13 FII A MO , (By United Press) The Japanesej Washington, Nov. 9. The fed SCOTLAND NECK MOUNTED RIFLE press are united in enthusiastic J eral food administrators are in approbation at the understanding J conference here over the food ad reached between Secretary of j ministration throughout the state Lansing and Viscount Ishii. ' United States and the rulings set Particular emphasis is being doAvn by the administration may placed upon American recognition have far reaching effect upon the of Japans special interests in country when same are made pub China. , He. WWAIIANS eyond Petrograd and sway ?reat Russian peasant popula- The Wiltse Royal Hawaiian entertained a very large house last night at the Dixie, and fur thermore received a royal wel come, every number being en cored, the gallery, at times, being very boisterous. The instrumental work of all was very commendable, the viol inist being specially good, as was the Hawaiian guitar player, who rendered the "Star Spangled Banner1' with the most alluring variations. The lady in the company had a far reaching voice, and, whilst shrill, was quite musical in cali bre. The male singers had no par ticular quality of voices, but sing ing the queer melodies that fasci nate, as do all Hawaiian airs, the quality of voice is not as essential as smoothness and harmony, and this was satisfactorily afforded. Before the last curtain the an nouncement was made that the quartette, would return for an other days engagement tomorrow, " 11 JIMP fIFI AT"! a ft All taa es Hv?,sm ass ii wizm m an m&t m km fs mva m i ill wi iwubmiMi 1 mi (By UNITED Paris, Nov. 9. Csptain do Kerillis, of the French Air Ser vice, hero of innumerable air raids, in an interview with the United Press today, pointed out So much interest has been Tne reat importance ot, these en shown in the story about the first terprises and predicted, at the cavalry company, of Halifax cooperation of America ?hese county, organized before the war, undertakings would "shake the that new data has been gathered, morals of the German people and which in some insance corrects the hasten the end of the war." -former statements. .J "Air-bombardments," said the ' The probable survivors of this Captain, "are becoming one of mounted company that fought the most scientific forms of war through the civil Avar are as foi- fare. Every day they are becom lows: - ing more complicated. Richard Norfleet, W. W. Sum-j "On June 21 of last year, Ave mereli, James Hobbs, R. R. Cot- undertook a raid on Carvahe as rtcm,XYJ. Austin, J. C. Arrington, a reprisal for a recent raid on B. O. Savage, Thurman Dowd, J. Bar-le-Duc. The effect of tin A. Higgs, John Hall, A. L. Plum- French raid was so salutary, that iter, J. R. Tiller-, Fred Whitehead, on French towns ceased. On the Thad Whitehead, Isaac H. Smith, j German aviators, whom we cap- By the President of the United cable States of America. "A Proclamation economy, abundance Avith Ike Smith, Jim Williams, Ed. Davis, J. H. UreAv, B. D. Webb, tured, Ave found strict orders to y -k r- y-fc 1 -w v- 1.-1 T . -m-k i . TJ m- . A. . aa Inch to supply the needs of those x XT . ,TT ' T ' associated with us as well as our ' JN' f1, V. ? J I1" "Finally, h-vever, tho Germ- iisurooK, unson AiisorooK, ; ans evidently decided tlit it was W. E. Whtimore and J. Y. Sav-j wortn wji0 bojyinninjr their ter 1 aSe- , ' rorizinsr sA'stem acrain, so theA I he counties oAvn. A new light shines about us. The great duties of a new day awaken a neAV and greater national spirit in us. We shall never again be divided or wonder what stuff we are made of a j i m - , i combe, Martin, Pitt, Nash, Gran- frrmi Pvv r,fl;nf And Avhile Ave render thanks! i tt tlom eAQ1 I,oint for those things let us pray Al mightly God that in all humble ness of spirit we may look always to Him for guidance ; that Ave ma? be kept constant in the spirit and purpose of service; that by His ville, Wake, NeAV Hanover, Cum- formidable enterprises lhan tin "It has long been the honored custom of our pejople to turn in the fruitful autumn of the year in praise and thanksgiving to Al mighty God for His many bless ings and mercies to us as a na tion. That custom Ave can follow even noAV in the midst of the trag edy of a Avorld shaken by Avar and immeasurable disaster, in the midst of sorroAv and great peril, because even amidst the darkness that has gathered about us Ave can see the great blessings God ! and our hands strengthened, and has bestoAA-ed upon us, blessings J that in His good time liberty and that are better th ovv-uiiii cii-n.!. utauc aiiu. Liie cum- i j. i j -r -i o.i xi of mind and prosperity of -enter-' radeship of a common justice may 1 " I T three lieutenants having been pro moted from the ranks. Capt. G. ine meil OP, l.liS cfnrtol flinir vuilc mini company represented during the though mostlv on England. TX 1 f T-k i T-l T war were, iiainax, cerue, Jagc- 0nr rai(ls nto Qovmnnx aro of icv mow berland, Bladen, Columbus BrunsAvick The commissioned officers Avho sa Avservice in the Confederate War, of the original organization, i vrprp riantnin P 1f Plflmftiifkon grace our minds may be directed J First Lieut w IL Smjth (m( Lieut. A. B. Hill ; Third Lieut. G. A. Higgs. On the reorganization Prise- j be vouchsafed all the nations of "We have been given the op- the earth. portumty to serve mankind as Ave once served oursehes in the great clay of; our Declaration of Inde pendence, by taking up arms against a tyranny that threatened Wherefore, I, WoodroAv Wil son, President of the United j A. Higgs, First Lieut. B: G. Smith, Spconrl T ipnt A P. TTvman States of America, do hereby des-jTliird Lieut j Y Savage! The ignate Thursday, the twenty-ninth i f , . 0Pfranizat:011 foillul p. a day of November, next, as a dayi-c... -fh th pflrita; j V Rnva ana German raids in France or Eng land. For, in the first nlace. Ave haAre to coA-er Aor3T long distances to attain our objective, and, sec ondly, Ave are obliged to descend Arery Ioav Avhen actually launching1 our bombs, as Ave have strict or ders to bombard only such points in the enemy's territory Avhich are actually of military import ance, such p. V'nrrneks, stations, etc. "With the cooperation of America, this object should b? quickly attained. This Avill be the quickest meani of putting a stoi to German rrids in Friine" and England. It rill al :o do more rensky i , -i'cu irom Saturday, AAdien matinee and night f ourselves. In this day of the rey performance would be given. . 'At seven o'clock the three male performers, led by their manager and Mr. R. J. Mdry, visited the home of Mrs. A. M. Riddick and played to Mr. NeAVSom Riddick, aat1io has been sick for several Aveeks, which he not only enjoyed but was a very kindly act on the part of the management to think ported -a A 11 of entertaining our sick toiK:s s reported to have without any thought of payment. Petrograd, and is to niastpr and debase ttipti everv 1 of thanks fnvinmr a'nd nmrpr nn.-l ' ... . , . ' .,' I O r- 1 ".7 i tinft I t T ii n lit n--J X iivfjmn whprp and nno, vi tb otbpr fre invite the nponlp thrnno-limit iha . . " ' ( man aiiyTiimg else to snake the " i . to i the first man killed at lver, a., peoples in demanding for all th land to cease upon that day f rom j and Norfleet Smit, second and nations of the Avorld Avhat we their ordinary occupations and in a i: their several homes and places of The fourth reorganization record worship to render thanks to God, ; ed the two fipst officers the samCj the great, ruler of nations. j ith Norfleet Smith second lieut. in AATitness AArnereot, l nave then demanded and obtained for elation of our duty not only to defnd our OAvn rights as a nation but to defend also the rights oc free men throughout the. Avorld, there has been vouchsafed us in full and inspiring measure the resolution and spirit of united ac tion. We have been brought to one mind and purpose. A neAV vigor of common counsel and com mon action has been revealed in us. We should especially thank God that in such circumstances, morals of the German nation and t hasten the end of the Avar." I MASONIC MEETING. and D. C Camn as third, but un- hereunto set my hand and caused. on him bei kiiled R M pender the seal of the United States to: be affixed. , took his place, Adio also Avas kill i ed. T. B. Hvman was raised from "Done in the District of Co-;the ranks to"fill the third lieuten. lumbia this 7th daA of NoArem- Qrt ber, in -the year of our Lord, one j thousand nine hundred and ser-' WETS WIN OUT A special communication of the Mi feonic Lo1ge No. 470, A. F. & A.. M. fo ei?ht o'clock this evening at whicli v.ork in the entered apprentice degree will be hal. enteen, and of the independence of the United States of America the one hundred and forty-second. "WOODROW WILSON, . -r-k -1 . .1 T I C XT -i. X .-X-rm to lmvo v,Q or, ' TW lad m of the local itea.ni tne miasr or me greaieat cxiicL- n,ute tn -r. TJ , ..n'n, nvfliiontWnT.Vfnrlmisfi thfi snirits-of men have en-1 "By -the President , xucuvv. it is oeiievea iross arc uumg cavuvuu v.- , - .r that tered unon. we have, if we .but! Robert Lansing, - iiameu mai cny me Liie uujo & vv,ont m.nri t -o:. n i observe a reasonanie ana nn-. IN OHIO STATE. 'Bv United Press.) Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 9. In the face of the best returns obtainable early today the Avets show a ma jority of 1,166 Arotes in the state ntinued on Page Eight.) . the ocean. , , a : KOTTON MARKET Open High Low Close Dec. 27.4.'i 27.61 27.43 7..j9 Jan. 26.71 26.94 2G.71 26.94 Mar. 26.27 26.46 26.27 ' 26.46 May -26.06 26.24 26.06 26.21 July 25.83 26.97 2683 26.97 Tor-il Market 27 cents. v Hi
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