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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
UNIVERSITY OPENED
Or. w. c. cURRELL ADDRESSES
THE VARSITY MEN AT OPEN.
ING EXERCISES.
GIVES THEM GOOD ADVICE
One Hundred and Ninth Year Of
Work Begins at the University Of
South Carolina.

Columbia.-The University Of South
Carolina has begun it's 1Oeth year,
the official opening exercises being
held in the chapel.
At the meeting in the chapel, Will
liam Spencer Currell, the new presi.
dent, made his first appearance before
the university students. He was ac-
corded an ovation.
DR.. Currell made an address, in
which he emphasized the university's
willingness to aid the students in any
way possible and gave the young men,
especially the matriculates, valuable
suggestions regarding their college,
life. :
DR.. 'CurrelI urged thoroughness.
This, he said, was a great virtue and
should be cultivated by everyone. II
one Is thorough in college, he will be
thorough in life. He pleaded with the
young men to make thoroughness one
Of their chief aims.
DR.. Currell asked the young men
to guard against excessive .expendi-
ture Of money. Many Of the young
men work their way through Carolina,
and It was not to these that he ad-
dressed these remarks, but to those
who have an allowance which is on
siderably above their actual ex-
penses. Excessive expenditure, he
said, has a bad effect not only upon
the spender but upon his associates.
System vas another virtue for.
which the new president argued. DR..
Currell said that the work for the
year should be given It's time. The
work should be done in its place.
DR.. Currell said that the young men
should take an active interest in col
lege affairs, for they are a part OF,
training; but these should be side
issues. Young men are in college to
study, he said, and this should be
their main purpose. Study should be
the main show" and the college &C
tivities the side shows" With prop
er system, he said, a man can do well
both in his studies and In the various
activities Of college life.
The speaker spoke Of the embar-
rassment that the war had brought on
some Of the young men and he re-
peated the trustees offe- to take cot
ton warehouse receipts for college
fees. -
After several important announce
ments by members Of the faculty, re-
garding courses and other matters:
the meeting adjourned. Registration
and entrance examinations took ur.
the remainder of the day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Radiouraph Locates Bullets

Paris.-The services of photography
In surgery in the field has shown by
photographic proofs made by Charles
valiant of the Laribosiere hospital
and submitted to the Academy of Sci
ence. The proofs, which were remark
ably clear, were obtained by an eX-
ira rapid process in from four to six
seconds for a wound on the hands,
from S to 10 seconds for wounds in
the elbow or leg, Is seconds for
wounds in the shoulder or knee, and
25 to 80 seconds for wounds in the
thigh or thoraX.
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Plan Manning Day"

Sumter.-January Is, 1915, the day
that Richard I. Manning is inaugu-
rated as governor of South Carolina.
will be celebrated by Sumter citizens
as Manning day" Plans are already
being formed for carrying out this
idea. E. I. Reardon WAS requested by,
a committee recently to take the
lead and announces that he will re-
quest the Young Mems Christian club
Of Sumter to take active steps In con.
junction with the other citizens of
Sumter city and county towards max
ink the arrangements for the celebra,
ton. First Of all, Gov. Manning will
be requested to deliver his inaugural
address from the front portico of the
state house after he has taken the
oath of Office, so that all may hear.
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2s7. Foreign Bora in Columbia.

Columbia.-There are in Columbia,
according to the federal census bu.
real 2S7 persons born in the countries
involved in the European war. The
combatant nation most largely repres-
ented is the British empire, which has
a total Of 101, Of whom Al are from
England, 43 from Ireland and II from
Canada. Next comes Russia, with 50.
Other nations rank as follows: Ger
many IS, Belgium 20, Austria-Hun-
gary IA, France 5. There are in Co
!umbia no Serbs or Japanese, so far
as may be determined.
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Germans Gain Ground.

Berlin.-The following official an
nouncement was made at the head.
quarters Of the general staff the even.
ing of September II: mo decision
yet has resulted in the battle between
the Disc and the Muese but certain
signs. indicate that the power Of re-
~sistance of the army is relaxing. The
endeavor Of the French troops to
break through the German right wing
collapsed without any great effort on
the part Of our troops. The center
OF the German army is gaining ground
slowly but surely.
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Winthrop Scholarships,

Rock Hill.-President D. B. Johnson
is in receipt of a letter from DR.. w.
Gill Wylie Of New York city which
is full of interest to friends Of Winth-
rop college throughout the state. DR..
Wylie inclosed in the letter four bonds
Of $1,000 each of the Southern Power
company, stating that the money was
to found two scholarships in Winth.
rop college. The scholarships are
given as memorials to the donors
mother and daughter, Mrs. Juliette
Agnes Gill Wylie and Mrs. Lucilla.
Damon Wylie Berg.
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Joffre the French Hero

London.-The Paris correspondent
of the Daily Mail explaining General
Joffre's success says: 1.-THE reward of
praise must be chiefly Joffre's. 1t
was not always kindly that the name
of Joffre was mentioned during the
retreat from the frontier, though the
chorus of praise now would make one
think confidence never had wavered,
He has had the courage to expose him.
self to the danger of contempt and
the criticism Of his country to realize
his plan for final victory.
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British Victory in Africa

London.-A dispatch from Cape
Town to Reuters says the Fourth
South African mounted rifles, COM
manded by Colonel Daetson, after two
night marches, surprised the German
force which had occupied a drift sixty
miles from Steinkopf, in the Mama
qualand. After a sharp skirmish the
Germans were compelled to surrender.
Another Cape Town dispatch reports
that the action took place at Ramon's
Drift, an important strategic posi-
ton.
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"TeIl Us the TRUTH" Cry the Germans
Geneva, Switzerland.-News Of the
German retreat, despite every precau-
ton, has passed through Switzerland
to the north and caused profound de-
preston in Germany. According to
advices received here people have
gathered in the streets in various Ger
man towns, shouting: "Tell us the
truth! Give US the news!"
Newspaper offices at Munich have
been closed, as disorders are feared.
Along the Swiss-German frontier, the
full extent of the German retreat is
known. People are crying: IF the
French have beaten US, what will the
Russians do?"
Wilson Sends Peace Message
Washington.-The knowledge that
Emperor William for several days has
been considering a message from the
United States government inquiring,
in effect, If Germany desired to dis.
cuss peace measures set official and
diplomatic Washington on the alert
for a possible exchange of peace
terms between the belligerents. No
reply from the emperor had reached
Washington. -
It had not been a matter OF general
knowledge that beginning with the
dinner in New York a week ago at
tended by Count Won Bernstein, the
German ambassador, and Oscar
Strauss, American member of The
Hague peace tribunal, an informal
movement was under way to learn
Germany's attitude toward peace.
British Winning In Africa d
London.-A Reuters dispatch from
Nairobi, British East Africa, says a
strong force of Germans from German
East Africa crossed the border at Mo-
horu and occupied Kaia;.gu and are
advancing on Kisii. ....
British forces" the correspondent
says, "have been dispatched from Kis-
ampu and from Port Florence, on the
northeastern shore of lake Victoria,
NyanZd, 10 CuSCh IleLu.
"The German force OF the Tsaio riv-
er is retreating and IL In conflict
with troops sent from Nura and Mtoto
Andei. Full details IF the fighting
are not obtainable, but the capture Of
two German officers an1 some native
troops is confirmed. Another German
officer has surrendered.
Austrian Situation Grave
London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Rome says: News from the Austrian
frontier describes, sven in darker col.
ors the situation of the Austrian army,
especially since Germany. has notified
her ally that she is unable to send
more reinforcements into Galicia
at even is assertel. that the Ger
man contingents which reached Gro
dek to help the Aus.rians may be re-
called to. Germany. al Germany wishes
to center all her efforts against the
allies"
South Africa Loyal to England
Capetown, Union CT South Africa
The senate and assembly Of the Union
of South Africa have adopted an adj
dress to King George in which the
express approval ct the action taken
by Great Britain I'm defense Of the
principles of liberty and justice and OF
the integrity and 4anctity Of interna-
tional obligations"
Petrograd.-JaEanese officers have
told a Russian journalist that the
whole Of Japan u in favor of an ALI
ance with Russia.
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Exchanoe Of Prisoners Arranged

London.--A flsuter's Telegram COM
pany's dispatch from Amsterdam says
that an agreement has been reached
whereby France and Germany will ex-
change an equal number of prisoners,
officers and men, who may rejoin their
respective armies.
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London.-The battle of the Marine
has about come to an end, and, al
though the allied armies are keeping
in touch with the %retreating Germans,
it is evident the latter are taking up
positions to stay the northward ad-
vance of the British and French.
Gen. Won Kluck's army has made a
stand north of the river Aisne on a
line marked by the forest L'Aigle and
Craonne, while the armies of Gems.
Won Buelow and Won Hansen, the duke
of Wurtemburg and the crown prince
are falling back to straighten out the
front on which the next big battle is
likely to be fought.
Although the Germans have been
punished badly in their long retreat,
and have lost many guns and men,
they maintain cohesion, and, unless
the French succeed in their attempt
to get between the army Of the crown
prince and those operating west of
him, Emperor Williams forces will
present a solid front when the time
comes for another clash, which will be
fully as important as the recent bat
tie.
If The Germans can gain the new po'
sition, 1t offers better opportunities for
defense than the ground they have
passed over the last ten days. Their
right apparently extends as far west
as ST.. Quentin, through a country in
tersected by rivers and streams that
will embarrass the attacking forces.
The main German forces under Gen,
Won Buelow and Gen. Won Hansen,
the duke of Wurtemburg and the
crown prince stretch along the river
Aisne to the hills beyond Rheims and
then north to Verdun, thus securing
the roads and railways running north
from Rethel to the Belgian frontier
and eastward to Luxembourg and Metz
in Lorraine.
Russians Continue to Advance
London.-The Morning Posts Petro.
grad correspondent says:
1.-The first German army, although
s~tiffened by several DIVISIONS, virtual
ly has ceased to exist. The Germans
are r~etreating like a panic-stricken
mob. The Russians have crossed the
lower reaches of the river San with.
out opposition.
with the Russians already south
Of the San river the significance OF
Przemsyl and the other strongholds OF
the district has been heavily discount.
ed. These fortresses were intended
to cover the great triangle between the
Visual and San rivers and the Car
pathian mountains.
Battle of VALLEY Of Death"
London.-A dispatch to The Chron'
icle from P%etrograd says.
1.-The fiercest fighting Of all that
which preceded the Russian victory
at Lublin was In a gorge lei the
village Of Mikolaiff, which the Rus
slams reverently named the Valley OF
Death
1.-The gorge was full Of dead men,
lying in heaps, according to a soldier
who reached here. When we attack
ed at three o'clock in the morning,
he said, the gorge contained $4,000
Austrians, a large proportion of whom
were moved down by the artillery fire
which plowed through the valley in
the darkness. The Austrians surren'
dered and we entered the gorge to
receive their arms while their general
stood quietly on a hill watching the
scene.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Spa,n Will Remain Neutral

Paris.~-A dispatch to the Havas
agency from Madrid says that Eduar-
do Dato, the Spanish prime minister,
has made this statement: Spain
has contracted no engagement and will
remain neutral until the end of the
war"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
ReIoians Call on President

Washington.-The Belgian commits.
sion. sent to protest against alleged
German atrocities, was receiveds at
the white house by PRESIDENT Wilson.
ACCOMMODATING them was the Belgian
minister. E. Havenith.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Strike Out Extension.

Washington.-A favorable report
was ordered by the House Banking
Committee on the Senate bill to ex-
tend the use Of commercial paper as
a basis of issue of emergency cur
rency privileges accorded the Nation
al banks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Dropped ProjectiIe.

London.-Reuter's Antwerp cores.
pondent says that another German
aeroplane dropped a projectile in Ant.
werp and that a man in the streets
was severely wounded. The nature
of the ~projectile was not ascertained.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Steamer Is MissinQ.

New York-Concern over the where
abouts of the steamer Katahydn which
left Georgetown, S. c., September II
for New York and is now overdue,
was expressed by her owners, the At
lantic Coast Lumber Corporation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Ia For Suffraue.

. Washington.-In a signed statement
made public here Mrs. w. j. Bryan
declared herself in favor of woman
suffrage. The statement was made to
set at rest rumors that Mrs. Bryan
was opposed to the movement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Rapid Instructions.

London.-A Reuter- dispatch from
Paris says NJ. Millerand, the French
Minister Of War, has decided to send
the 1914 class of troops into camp to
give them the most practical and
rapid Instructions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Servian Soldiers Invade Hungary

Nish.-It is announced that the Ser
Wan offensive continues successfully.
Servian troops have crossed the Save
at several points, and it is said the
Servians are being received enthusi-
astically by the population Of Hun
gary
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Burned to Water.

Hoboken, N. J. The passenger
steamship Nueces of the Mallory line
burned to the waters edge at a Hud-
son river dock here. Neuces was un.
dergoing repairs here.
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France Issues "Defense" Bonds

Eordeaux.-President P%oincare has
signed a decree authorizing the issue
Of short term treasury bonds bearing
5 per cent. The bonds will be called
National defense bonds"
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(;erman Fleet Is Located

Copenhagen.-A dispatch from Rau-
mo, Finland, says that according to
statements by pilots and fishermen, a
German feet has been cruising for the
last TWO days in the Aland islands.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1914-09-23
Ranishes Jcseph's Portrait

Petrograd.-The display of portraits
If Emperor Francis Joseph in Czerno-
WITT, capital of the Austrian crown
land of Bukowina, has been prohibit
ed. The prohibition extends to the of.
fetal bureaus, cafes and other places.
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Heavy Austrian Defeat.

Rome, via Paris.-Reports from
Russia emphasize the magnitude of
the Austrian defeat. The number Of
cannon captured by the Russians is
now placed at 1000.
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Italians Land in Albania

Paris.-Troops OF the Italian army
are being disembarked in Albania, es-
pecially at Valona, according to a dis
patch from Trieste to The Echo de
Paris.
The Washington times., 1914-12-20

Contributions. Pre- iousiy aeEuowl-
aged. 3 A. J. E, g. Z. ". r. -.
Y ?. 81; If H. 2 SIN
The Washington times., 1914-12-20
Commuters and. officials
OF B. & o. to Confer

Dnlcers Of tho Metropolitan Branch
/ CcrlrnUterE' Association have accented
al cncr made hv Baltimore and Ohio
railroad oniciala 10 meet and talk over
-he proposed increases IA ConlmIts ton
rates which recently we're suspended By
the Interstate Commerce Coninnission.
The cNertuTes from the railroad Off
ctals came before the commissions or
der Of suspension was given. While the
matter Is not so urgent now. the e,.ecu-
! tive committee Of the commuters' or
gsnlZaton nevertheless will meet in z
few days TO take I'D the question of z
formal conference with the railroad Of
f!cIsls
Meanwhile. the Metropolitan branch
Commuters Association will continue 70
collect evidence 10 place before the com.
a.7SioH VIM hearings on rhe propoee Cd
-ate increases arc gwen. EvtIracc VII
be given IN support Of the commuters
contention that the proposed naV rates
show an average increase Of s. Per cent
SWAY tbs r-esszt rata
The Washington times., 1914-12-20
Opportunity No. 5.-Citizens in the
Making. $500.

Alone, fighting against invalidism
ana poverty this widow has for
many years Been doing her full duty
IN the training Of three fatherless
children, who are fast developing
wholesome ideas of support for
themselves and their mother. The
ambition Of the oldest lad is to be
come a farmer, and his sister wants
70 be a teacher. Brought up on
modern outdoor and fresh ar theo-
RES, the children are gradually over
coming their early physical handi-
CAPS. Several VINO have helped this
family In the past year, and who
have received from tine TO time
confidential reports relating the fami-
Us happiness and well being. have
already sigriiied their desire to con-
time their cooperation
40 per week, or $50 for the r1uud
wear. Is needed for this constructive
home and health building. $50
Contributions: Previously aclnowI-
dyed. SIS Through Mrs. =.
.1Iedge), $50. still needed. SOP.
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Opportunity No. 12.-Neutrality in
Charity. $3.50.

We all practice neutrality when Il
comes TO charity at home This time
il is clever little French woman.
the. sole support of four. children.
whose father lies seriously III in
the hospital. The wife visits him as
often as possible. The eldest girl
mas lust started 10 take a business
course, hoping to be able i'm another
years time to take her fathers place
As wage-earner. The younger chiId-
rem are all attending school reg
ularly. even to the little six-year-old
Cirl, who has just entered kinder
garten. Who will help to furnish
g per week, or $50 per year, so that
this home may be kept together Tor
another year. when the eldest daugh-
ter can begin to earn ?............ $3.50
Contributions: Previously dcknoYl
cdged, SD. Still needed, S24i
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Opportunity No. Our Friend Mrs
Wigs Again. $3.50.

''HOW-do-you- nv dear" is the
cherry greeting to all corners of
des- old Erandmother. who has I'm
dertsken to bring up her two orphan
children. DisburSinS sunshine and
good Will, after the fashion Of Mrs
Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch. this
faithful old soul refuses TO be any
thing but kindly and hopeful in the
midst of adversely. The grandchli-
s-ren have caught her spirit or in
.4Jlgtry. The little girl is motherrrE
1er dollies or busily sewing for
rh.r1. while her little brother Is
busy with his tools or living with
the heroes OF yesterday, IN whom he
takes great delight
How this good soul can make the
& per week, which is asked for her.
70 so Tar, no one can tell Total
amount for the $50
Contributions: Previously eckrovl-
sCEed. s45. r L. 3, q. Suu needed
.r1l
The Washington times., 1914-12-20

Contributions: Previously Gcknowi-
rdged. 81. c. ". c, s; F. and H,
s.; Z. r. 81. still needed, 500.
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Opportunity No. "a Fourteen
yesr-old Hero. $3.50.
Opportunity No. 4.-Let's All Back
Martha. S104.

Three. years ago the society found
this hard work ng and industrious
oolorcd man. rapidly growing blind
and utterly discouraged, as he faced
the prospect OF parting with his four
lothsriess little ones, and spending
the remainder of his life in the
slmshouse. = plan was formed.
Belat YES contributed all they could
and kind-hsarted people did the rest
A friendly visitor helped train the
eldest girl. then sixteen years, TO
take her mothers place, and she
has become q model housekeeper.
Now the second girl is fifteen, and
the sister who sc pIuckily 5 taxing
che mothers place, says: DO help
me keep Martha n school one more
year. She wants so much 10 keep
on at the Vocational School until
che has learned TO be q fitting dress
maker. She lust loves sewing. |
hate TO take her out OF school and
put her TO work at a mangle.
vZho will helU keep Martha at
> hcoI q year as z Christmas gift?
6 per week. or 500 a year, is
needed ...-..-.-.---.--.------.. -sr'4
Contributions: Previously JcznoWl-
-z--a - r II Z So + and II
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FOURTEEN KIM AS
OPPORTUNITIES

Here YOUR chance to play Santa Claus and bring real hap
rine lives Jour less fortunate brothers and
the Associ1ted Charities asking help Every penny
contribution p go directly to the family which YOU
eed The Times NIL act sponsor for fund and money n
he BY Christmas Editor The Times office Mysy Bp
The Washington times., 1914-12-20

Opportunity No, Eyes for tn:
Blind. $500.
: blind rncther--nsde such By acct
1snt-and z father whose eyestgnt
s rapidly falling, daily face the
rroblsn OF how TO shelter, iced. ana
slothe their six little children, al CT
school age. These children are quits
normal and are learning 10 he ewes
Tor their parents and their ultimate
support The plan for this next year
ts 70 have the father learn trade
Aich he can fCllcw when he Is en-
ErelV blind
Who VIII help bring Christmas
cheer into this family by conuibut-
ing TO the SO per week required 70
keep the home intact. while tbs
father goes 70 q trade school Tor Lhs
h1no !--...---.--- ....-- ..n,-.--.s ->o-y
Contributions Previously acknovl-
.dgeo, s1S3 90 r Z. E, s. St;H
needed, $3.50.
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Opportunity No. ID. Deserted
$3.50.


Before the birth OF her vopr-..
child, three years ago, this 80
woman was deserted by the on. 80
should have been her protector Eatn,o
ing that the only course open 70 y
was separation from her chiIJ. nr
she placed two of them tenDc,rs,sinl.
in insti buttons. Through tbn cTSa..y
of the society. money was "a 80 q! %
supplement what the relative. ~, 20
her church could DO. and nov, 1Lu
coy home is a happy one. m, ~, ,iS
usually bright children shot ~. ~.
effect OF = mother care and IN. ms
iuE. All effoTts have failed Ia io, eli
the man.
In addition TO what tho reI.ti,..-
and church can do. 3 per vel -
Sg6l rer year. will mean sS5 days
Christmas cheer for this farnii1 .sSd
Contributions. Previously. scl,n.,J,I.
ciged, -. J. H.. $40; II. a.. q; =. 4,
T., 81, ". II. W, SO. Mis- L. \ +
3; L. L. +, s. still needed. Sias.
Total amount. needed for the Fo,i-t..r
Si52f, total amount 81
read" received, sl,aC.-9; amount atll
loeGcd. S9.g2l.so.