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X M BU Y T HAT LIBERTY BOND TODAY!! PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY, WE DNE8DAY AND FRIDAY. VOL. XXXIX. NO. 6L, GASTONIA, N. C MONDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 29, 1918. $2.00 A YEAR IN ADVAWC2L A. P. DISPATCHES RE- FERRED TO W. L BALIS III SOCIAUJIRCLES LATEST EYEMTS IN WQEATS WORLD SENSATIONAL STORY KOT OVER-SUNDAY CASUALTIES WERE HEAVY WOFiJE COUIITY LATEST FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS JOHN C. CARPENTER KEW COUNTY mizi BACKED' UP BY FACTS GASTON I A GAME ih I l ID Gastonlans are proud of the news which comes in an Associated Press dispatch from France, as printed on tbe front page of The Observer Fri day morning, that W. I Balthia, of this city, who recently went to the front with the American Red Cross, lias rendered such distinguished ser vice as to he given special mention In the press dispatches. The Asso ciated Press dispatch in Toe Observer carried the name, among a list of several, of "M. L. Balthls." If was believed" here that W. L. Balthis was meant and confirmation was received when Mrs; Balthis re ceived a letter from Mr. Balthia from Paris stating that he and a number of others. Including E- W. Lowrey, whose name was mentioned in the same dispatch, were starting for the Picardy battle line. This information leaves no doubt that the name, M. L. Balthls, in tbe dispatches, was in tended for W. L. Balthis. Mr. Balthls was a prominent Gastonia cotton broker and recently gave up his business and went to France at his own expense to work for the Red Cross. ALL COMING OF AGE MUST REGISTER Washington, April 25 The house late today adopted the senate resolu tion for the registration for military service of young men who have reached the age of 21 years since June 5, last. The measure now goes to conference. An amendment offered by Repre sentative Hull, of Iowa, and adopted, 119 to 81, provides that men regis tered under the bill shall be placed at the bottom of the classes to which they may be assigned. The house sustained the military commute in striking out a provision of the bill as it i passed the senate which would exempt from xegistra tio those eligibles who have entered medical or divinity schools since June 5, last. Representatives Kahn. of Californ ia, ranking republican on the mili tary commitee, told the house the proposed new registration would place from 600,000 to 700,000 new registrants available for military service. In that connection recently called into service Its class of 191,9, consisting of approximately 550,000 men. Chairman Dent, of the military committee, opposed the amendment of Mr. Hull. He said he understood It 1b the plan of the war department to place the newly registered at the bottom of the newly respective class unless something unforeseen occurs to prevent, but did not believe it proper to tie the hands of the de partment by an amendment which would require that action. Mr. Kahn also opposed the amend ment and declared there are thous ands of young men now under 21 who volunteered at the beginning of the war and who now are serving in France. A FAREWELL SERVICE. Colored Selectman Leaving for Camp Tomorrow Win lie Presented With Testaments. At 4:15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon a farewell service will be held at the Southern Railway passenger station for tbe 39 colored selectmen who are to leave at 5 o'clock for Camp Jack son to be inducted into the military service of the United States. The program of the exercises will consist of short talks by the, colored pastors of the city and others, and national airs by the choir of St Paul's Baptist Sunday school. Each of the departing soldiers will be pre sented with a testament, the fund for tbe purchase of these having been contributed by the colored citizens of the city. UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WILL JOIN THE STRIKE. (By International 'News-, Service.) ZURICH. April 27. University students will join the general labor strike in 'Hungary on May first. A nation-wide demonstration by strik ers is being planned. . ' LOSS OF KEMMEL RIDGE WEAKENS BRITISH POSITIONS. By International News Service.) LONDON, April 26. For 24 hours the Germans have concentrated their mightiest efforts on the Flanders battle front towards the capture of Kemmel Hill, obtaining a slight foothold by superior numbers. The loss of this ridge places the. British positions at Ypres in a serious pre dicament. Americans are on a sec tor of the French front south of the Somme and near the Avre river, T?here heavy bombardments are mak ing the struggle aronnd Kemmel most sanguinary, the Germans suf fering tremendous losses. . TUESDAY lit o ALLIES' MUSIC FESTIVAL WAS GREAT SUCCESS. The Entente Allies' Music Festi val, which was held in the Charlotte city auditorium Friday night, Satur day and Saturday night, for the bene fit of tbe.Red Cross, was a most bril liant success. At every concert the great auditorium was full, and the artists gave the people of Charlotte and this entire section such a series of musical treats as they rarely have the opportunity to hear. There was a large number of Gastonia people at each of the concerts. In addition to those whose names were given in Friday's Gazette, some others who attended were Mrs. M. F. Kirby, Mrs. H. Rutter, Mrs. W. T. Rankin, Mrs. Frost Torrence, Mrs. A. G. Myers, Mrs. J. W. Moore, Miss Lottie Blake and Miss Emma Cornwell. LETTERS FROM THE FRONT. Miss Mary Cobb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Cobb, received a few days ago from her brother, Paul E. Cobb, who is at the front in France, a letter which is reproduced below: Somewhere in France, Mar. 28, '18. Dear Sister Mary: I received your last ietter and was glad to hear from you. Also your picture and the rest, of them. You look very good, but somewhat differ ent. 1 didn't know half of the peo ple in the group. Do you play bas ketball yet? We have many teams over here. I will send you some of my photos as soon as I settle down. The ones I sent you before were not very good; It was the best I could do at the time. The reason I sent them was because I didn't think you bad any of me at horne I was going to the fronf then. I went to the front four times and was lucky so far. I am in possession of Lillle's letter and will answer very soon. I can't write long for I haven't much to say. It Is getting warmer over here. I suppose it is real hot at borne. I haven't met any of the boys, but one, from Gastonia. I'll never meet him again though! Your loving brother. PAUL, E. COBB. P. S. Why can't I get a picture of mother? Below are published three letters recently received by Mr. Charles Mooney, of this city, from France in regard to the death of his son, Clar ence Mooney, who was recently kill ed in action as chronicled in Tbe Ga zette: Following are the letters: The 16th U. S. Inft. A. E. F. FRANCE. March 3, 1918. My Dear Mr. Mooney: It Is my sad duty to write and tell you that I buried your boy Clarence In the little French cemetery back of the lines where he feU on the field of honor. I hope it will be some conso lation to you to know that he laid down his life for his country. May the Lord give you strength to bear the loss which has befallen you. Yours faithfully, F. C. ARMSTRONG. Chaplain 16th Inft. P. S. I buried Clarence Feb. 28th. France, March l.", 1918. From: The Chief, Graves Regis tration Service, A. E. F. To: Mr. Charles Mooney, 110 6th Ave., Gastonia, N. C. Subject: Location of Grave. My heart always bleeds in sympa thy for sorrowing friends at home, when I am writing such a letter as that which I am sending now to you. And yet, you will want to know what I have to tell you. You have doubtless already re ceived the terrible news of the death of your son, Clarence Mooney, who has gone from us Into life immortal, through the martyrdom of service, and in defense of the principles of liberty. He has not died in vain and his comrades will carry on bis work. His remains, are buried in Grave No. 157, in the French Military Cem etery, at Mandres, France. The service of which I am in com mand will guard this spot of his sep ulture and we shall try to care for it as yon would wish. This will be our sacred trust. I do not want to write a formal let ter. I want you to know of our heartfelt sympathy. May God bless and comfort you in your grief. CHARLES C. PIERCE. Major, A. Q. M..-U. S. A. Paris. March 5, 1918. Mr. Charles Mooney, 110th 6th Ave., Gastonia. N. C. U. S. A. My Dear Mr. Mooney: I write to tell you of the deep sympathy of the American Red Cross in France on the death of your son. Clarence. It must be a comfort for you to realize that he- died nobly, while performing his doty towards his country. - -.. We realize now hard it Is for you to be so far away- and hope that you will remember that - the American Red Cross ra France Is here to help yon In any possible way. . With renewed sympathy, T " am, faithfully yours, ' . ; E. C. CHADWICK. .-. Information Servlee. Under the highly sensational head-, ing, "Pro-German, Recently Wedded; Faces Arrest as War Draft Dodger," Saturday's Atlanta Georgian carried the following story: "Rome,'Ga., April 26.- Wayne F. Rhyne, until-recently a prominent druggist of Rome, but who removed to Gastonia. N. C, a few weeks ago. is in much trouble. A warrant for his arrest was Issued last night at the instance of Branner Gilmer, of Atlan ta, agent of the Department of Jus tice, charging him with a fraudulent effort to evade the draft. , "Rhyne is of German descent, and has been outspoken in favor of Ger many, until sentiment against him here grew very strong. He married a day or two before he sold his interest in a drug store here, and his wife, af ter their honeymoon trip, returned to Rome for a visit with relatives, and is now here. "Rhyne is said to have sworn in tils questionnaire that he was a farm er, and when he went to Gastonia, but not until then, began operating a farm near that city. He married af ter he had been drafted. He had been In partnership with the present Clerk of the Superior Court. "His wife's family and friends here learned last night of the order for his arrest, which will probably be made by the United States Marshal of Charlotte, N. C." An Investigation here revealed the following facts with reference to the above: Wayne F. Rhyne is a son of J. Laban Rhyne, a well-to-do farmer living just east of the city. He Is a registered pharmacist and for several years past has been in the drug busi ness in Rome, owning a interest in a drug store which bore bis name. Be ing in tbe draft age, he registered at Rome. Some two or three months ago he married a Rome girl and came here on his honeymoon trip. He was taken sick soon after coming here and was confined to his father's home for two or three weeks. In the mean time he was called by the Rome ex emption board to appear there for ex emption board to appear there for examination. Rhyne wired and ask ed for permission to be examined heye. The permission was granted. Tbe local board examined him and found him unfit physically for regu lar duty but accepted him for light or special duty. He was sent to the advisory board at Charlotte and that board confirmed the local boards ac tion. The records In the case were transmitted to the board at Rome. Mr. A. C. Jones, clerk of the local board, stated this morning, when asked by The Gazette as to the facts in tbe case, that, despite the fact that Rhyne's classification was such that be could not be inducted into the regular military service, the Rome board notified him last week to ap pear there to entrain for camp on the 26th. Rhyne left Gastonia Wednes day In order to be there Fridav the 26th. It. is learned that Rhyne has em ployed an attorney and has taken the matter up with the adjutant general of Georgia. He thinks and his friends think that influences in Rome are endeavoring to "railroad'' him into the army in order, it is claimed, to get him out of business. It is stated as a fact that Rhyne's partner In the Rome drug business is chair man of the local exemption board there. Soldiers Appreciative. Rev. A. R. Brown, who was in charge of the Y. M. C. A. hut at Camp Chronicle here, is in town today, hav ing come over to get some supplies which were stored here when the sol diers left last week. Mr. Brown stop ped in at The Gazette office to ask the paper to express for him and for the men who were at the camp their sincere appreciation for the splendid treatment they all received at the hands of Gastonians. "Every day," said Mr. Brown, "some of the boys drop in to see me or stop me simply to say 'didn't we have a good time at Gastonia' or something of the kind." Mr. Brown said that be had never been in a town where he and those with whom he was connected received better treatment than they received here. Dr. Egger Preached. The congregation of Main Street Methodist church heard a most splen did sermon Sunday, morning from Rev. Dr. E. L. Eggers, of Terrell, Texas. Dr. Bigger is visiting friends and relatives here for a short time and will leave Wednesday for Atlan ta to attend the quadrennial session of the General Conference of the M. E. Church, South. Dr. Eggers Is one of the ministerial delegates from his annual conference. Gastonia Metho dists were greatly pleased at the op portunity of hearing him. Dr. W. P. Few, president of Trinity College, who was to have preached at Main Street Methodist church . Sunday morning, was unable to fill his ap pointment. TO HOLD CONFERENCE ON PAPER MILL STRIKE, (By International News Service.) . WASHINGTON, April 27.. Im pressed with the 'seriousness of the situation, the National War Labor Board will take : up ' Monday the threatened nation-wide strike of pa per mill workers, it was announced this afternoon. President Dodge, of the International Paper Co., and In ternational President Garey, repre senting the employers and employees, will sit with the hoard. (By International News Service.) WASHINGTON. April 29th-rOne hundred and fifty-six casualties were reportd in the over-Sunday lists. Eighteen were killed in action, one was captured, Arthur Locke; thirteen died from disease, six from wounds, two by accident, one from cause not given; twenty-five were wounded severely, eighty-seven Injured slight ly, and four missing in action. BIG LOUISIANA RAILROAD HAN ARRESTED IS SPY New Orleans, April 28. William .Edenborn, president of the Louisiana Railway ft Navigation Co., and re puted many times a millionaire, was arrested by department of justice of ficials at Shrewsbury, La., near here, tonight on an affidavit charging vio lation of Section 3 of the espionage act. Edenborn was taken into cus tody as he stepped from an L. R. & N. train and taken to a place the lo cation of which the authorities re fused to divulge. Assistant District Attorney Nicho las Callan announced tonight that Edenborn's arrest was Independent of action taken at a meeting today of tbe Louisiana division of the National Security league when a resolution was adopted calling for federal pro secution of the capitalist for utter ances which were declared seditious. Beyond this statement the federal authorities declined to comment on the arrest. Newspaper men were warned against making efforts to dis cover where Edenborn was being kept. Edenborn, founder of the Ameri can Steel & Wire Co., now a part o' the United States Steel Corporation, has been referred to as "father of the wire industry in America," hav ing erected mills and produced wire In 1870, three years after he came to the United States from his birthplace, Westphalia, Prussia. He came to Louisiana in 1903, where he has been known as a railroad builder and operator. He is 70 years old. ALLIES WITHSTOOD FIERCE ATTACK SUNDAY (By International News Service.) London (NOON) April 29 The Geramns renewed their drive In the Locre sector Sunday afternoon, but were repulsed. Locre is on high ground just West of Kemmel Hill. Attacking colums withered away un der the intense machine gun and artillery fire. Vooremezeele was in German hands for a while, but was recaptured by the Allies. Violent bombardments continue there and at Villers-Brettenneux. A thick fog continues to impede aerial observa tions. The artillery activity is strong around Noyon. Mrs. lljtrri to SHvak. On Wednesday night of this week Mrs. W. R. Uarris. of Asheville. will deliver a missionary address at Main Street Methodist church. This ad dress will take the place of the usual Wednesday night prayer service at 8 o'clock. At the recent meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Western North Carolina Confer ence in Winston-Salero, Mrs. Harris was elected first vice-president, and was re-elected editor of the woman's page in the North Carolina Christian Advocate. Stanley Happenings. Correspondence of The Gazette. STANLEY. April 26. Mrs. M. B. Peterson and little granddaughter. Elizabeth Deal, returned home Thursday from an extended visit to relatives in Raleigh, Mebane. Landis and Charlotte. , Miss Lottie Stroup Is visiting her brother, Mr. C. M. Stroup at Sanford. Miss Willie Summerrow, of Char lotte, spent Sunday at home. Master Glenn Bollck entertained a number of his friends at his home Thursday evening In honor of his birthday. Miss Annie King spent the week end In Denver with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jenkins. Mr. Polie Jenkins and Miss Sarab Moore motored to Kings Mountain Monday. Miss May Smith spent Sunday ia Iron Station visiting Miss Jennie Troutman. Among those who attended the Denver commencement Monday and Tuesday night were Misses Mary and Willie Rutledge. Annie King. Lillian Peterson and Ersie Stroup. ' Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Abernethy, of Charlotte, are spending a few days with relatives here. Mr. Polie Jenkins left Thursday for Camp Jackson, where he will be drilled for military, service. 'Born, to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Archer, a son. CLARK DECLINES SENATORSHD?. (By International News Service.) WASHINGTON, April 26. Speak er Clark this afternoon declined the appointment as Senator from Missou ri to succeed the deceased Senator Stone Mr. Clark, said he could best serve his country where he now Is. RANLO NEWS. Correspondence of The Gazette. RANLO, April 22. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Berryhill, of Charlotte, spent tbe week-end here with relatives. Mr. Leland L Lewis, of 16th Co. 4 T. R. Battalion. Camp Jackson, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, A. Lewis. Mr. Grler Rhyne returned Thurs day to Detroit, after spending some time here with relatives. Mrs. Wayne F. Rhyne returned Friday after spending a month at Rome, Ga.. with relatives. Mrs. J. F. Cox left last week for Old Fort where she will spend the summer. Mrs. I. N. Price was a Kings Moun tain visitor last week. The R&jilo Demonstration Club held Its last meeting at the .home of Mrs. Jane McArver. Miss Pickens read an Interesting paper on the war, written by Mr. Whitehair. Miss Otey read a poem entitled "Little Herble Hoover." A demonstration was giv en on baked oat meal and nuts. Refreshments consisting of hot chocolate and cake was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held April 26th, at the Rex hall. CHINA HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY JAPAN. Han Agreed to New Demands Made from Toklo Shanghai Paper Says Country Han Virtually Been Turn ed Over to the Japanese. Shanghai, Wednesday, April 24, (By the Associated Press.) The statement Is made in the first Issue of The Shanghai Gazette, which has made Its appearance under the edi torship of Eugene Chen, that the Chinese government has agreed to new demands made by Japan which are of such a nature that the coun try has virtually been turned over to the Japanese. The Gazette asserts it has been informed by a high official at Peking that the Japanese demands are far more serious than those In Group V, of the famous 21 demands made by Japan In 1915. v "Notwithstanding the fact that the utmost secrecy is being observed," says The Gazette, "it may be stated safely that the following is not far from the true terms of the agree ment: "Chinese expeditionary forces sent to Siberia shall be commanded by a Japanese. "Chinese police shall be organized by Japanese officers. "Japan shall control all of China's arsenals and dockyards. "Japan shall have the privilege of working mines In all parts of China. "Special privileges shall be grant ed to Japan in outer and inner Mon golia and the whole of Manchuria. "Other articles Include provisions for financial control and educational assistance." A dispatch filed in Peking April 4 said it was reported there that Japan had submitted a new series of de mands to China, including complete control of China's finances, the pur chase of 50 per cent of China's am munition in Japan, operation of Chi nese iron mines and dockyards under Japanese control and recognition of special Japanese interests in Mon golia, as in Manchuria. A dispatch received Saturday from Peking said that for the purpose of putting an end to sensational specu lation on the diplomatic situation as between Japan and China, the gov ernment had authorized the state ment that the negotiations in prog ress between the Chinese and Japan ese governments were intended to re fer solely to co-operation against the enemy, and that the agreement would lapse as soon as the European war ter mlnated, without infringing on the political or territorial Integrity of China. It was said the agreement would be placed before the Chinese foreign office for final examination in a few days. HEAYY BOMKAKDMKNTS OX BOTH FRONTS FRIDAY. (By International News Service.) PARIS, April 27. The German at tack last night against the French In the Tbennes sector, southeast of Amiens, was repulsed. There was a violent bombardment on the Hang ard on Santerre and Villiers-Bret-teneux fronts. The French raided a long the Olse canal near Lolvre, cap turing some prisoners. A Serbian de tachment penetrated the Teutons' positions on the Tcberna river in Macedonia. There were heavy ar tillery engagements on that front and intense artillery firing north and south of Ypres In Belgium, and a round the Heoutolst forest at St. Julian. A Belgian alrAan brought down a German plane. AUSTRIAN PREMIER HAS AGAIN RESIGNED. (By International News Service.) LONDON, April 27. Premier von Seidler. of Austria, again tendered his resignation Friday, says a Zurich news dispatch today. It is stated that his position has become untena ble as a result of declarations made In Germany. The Emperor has ask ed the premier for time to consider the matter. A conversation of the Austrian crown council with influen tial members of the Imperial family is thought to be Imminent. The Democratic county contention, was held at the courthouse Saturday afternoon. County Chairman T. L. Craig presided. The action of the primary held on the Saturday prev ious was ratified, Mr. John G. Car penter, of the local bar, was chosen county chairman, and resolutions . were unanimously adopted endorsing the National, State and county ad ministrations. Short talks , were made by Chairman Craig, A. G. Man- gum, O, F. Mason, C. B. Armstrong and others. Everything was harmo nious from beginning to end. The attendance was good, leading Demo crats from all sections of the county -being present. : ' i ANTI-CERIIAN RIOT AT LAIBECH, AUSTRLl (Bv International News Service.) AMSTERDAM, April 29th Strong anti-German demonstration has taken place at Laibech in Southewestern Hungary, says a news dispatch to Berlin from Vienna. Herman Shops 1 and buildings were wrecked - and other damage was done. Slavonians marched through the streets yelling: "Long live the Entente." and W refuse to fight for Germany." It was later reported that a 8tate of seige had been declared at Laibech, PREPARING PUBLIC FOR LOSS OF CKEL F0.1TS LONDON, April 28. Some of tha newspapers appear to be preparing the public for the loss of the channel ports. ; y Tbe Times today says: ' "There is no denying that, the loss of Kemmel Hill Is a considerable tac tical success for the enemy, and it will be well, therefore, to prepare for the receipt of other disagreeable news. If the enemy is able to ex tend his grip on Kemmel, we mar be compelled to evacuate Ypres. Such evacuation would not Inevitably, en tall the abandonment of Dunkirk, Ca lais and Boulogne, but it is well to realize that these consequences might ensue. We must remember that the Germans cannot win the war by the occupation of Ypres and the channel ports. ; . The Evening News said last night: "The capture of Kemmel Hill un doubtedly is a useful step In tbe di rection of Calias and Boulogne, and it Is frankly admitted that its loss gravely imperils Ypres. We hope and believe the channel ports will be saved. Yet we must face the fact that their loss comes within the range of contingencies to be reckon ed with, and we have already made up our minds that even if the worst should come to the worst it will make no difference to our vigorous prose cution of the war." HOLLAND MAY A(XEIT . OKHMANY'S HARSH TERMS-7 (By International News Servlce.l' COPENHAGEN. April 26. A dis- patch from Berlin today states that the Iokal Anzeiger declares Holland -is likely to accept the conditions Im posed by Germany. It Is reported here today that the situation is still : serious. DETAIIJ4 OF THE RAID ON SUBMARINE BASES. ( Rv International News Service.) LONDON. April 26. Additional reports emphasize the success of the1 British raid against the German sub marine bases on the Belgian coast, particularly Zeebrugge. Not only was the harbor blocked by the volun tary sinking of two ships, put a part of the mole was blown up and hang ars and storage sheds destroyed. At Ostend the wind changed, blowing away the British smoke screen and revealing tbe light cruisers Sirus and Brilliant. Both were grounded and sunk. It is now known that two pre vious attempts were made to raid submarine bases and frustrated by 'jad weather. Colonel Elliott, lead ing the marines, and Captain Hele ran, leading the Bluejackets, were killed before the assault started. -Many British were killed on gang ways and on the lower deck of the cruiser Vindictive. The appointment as United States Senator from Missouri to succeed the late Senator Stone, which was de clined last week by Speaker Champ Clark, of the House of Representa tives, has been tendered by Governor Gardner to Judge Walter Graves, a member of the Missouri Supreme Court. - MONDAY AtLMEAIf - V VrTEATT.KSS. 9 X, i