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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-07-26
State Farm Under Water.

Sumter.-The reports fl Iter
county indicate that the los crops
was not as great as was at int fear
cd, although the loss will be heavy
one, especially to farmers in the east
ern section Of the county. who lost
practically al Of their obacco, none
Of which was grown. Cotton and corn
boti suffered heavy damages, how
ever. The dam on the Wateree near
Hagocd broke under the pressure
from the high water and the whole OF
the state farm was inundated, causing
q big loss.
80 day pass, without l::cident n
Z. q camp. The officers are finding
plenty Of work Tor the men and it viii
not be many days before hard drills
and long hikes will be in order.
That restless feeling among the
men will not down and as the days
uass the members Of the First Tega-
nent turn anxious eyes toward the
BORDER. Officers ana enlisted men
taiRk the call is not far away now ana
any man approached will tell one tha'
he expects to be speeding to Texas
within 'tthe next day or two.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
SUGGEST ASSISTANTS
FOR THE Inspectors
Old Levy Court, However,
Passes the Question to
Incoming Body
NO SETTLEMENT
OF CAREY BILL

Members Of the Levy Court in ses-
zion yesterday afternoon. discussed
the assessment question. Il was
thought assistants could be provided
the city assessors. as was the case four
years ago.
Frank L. Speakman. attorney for the
court, however, gave it as his opinion
that the court would not be justified
IN naming assistant assessors because
the assessors would have to pay them.
Mr.. Fouracre said he felt the matter
was one for the next court, and action
on the subject therefore was deferred.
Two applications for overpaid taxes
caused another discussion, and Il was
maintained that when property own
ers fail 70 appeal in March they mus.
pay the taxes. The bills were referred
to the attorney Of the court for an
opinion.
When Information was asked regard
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
APPROVE Increase
FOR DETECTIVES
Police Commission Acts
Favorably on Recon-
mendation OF City
Council
CONTRACTS AW ARDED
FOR AMMUNITION

The Board OF Police Commissioners
at its meeting yesterday, acted favor
ably upon the recommendation Of City
Council to increase the salary OF the
sergeant OF detectives TO $40 a month
and Of the detectives 10 500 q month.
The Increase became effective Decem-
Der 1.
Bids were received for the supply
ing Of ammunition for the indoor
range OF the police department The
contract for 10000 rounds of 22 cali
bre cartridges was awarded TO the
Delaware Hardware Company, al S3.75
per thousand, and the contract for the
5000 rounds Of rs calibre cartridges
was awarded 70 A. Market, at S17.6O
per thousand.
While only the sergearts have as
yet practiced on the range which is
at 10 and 20 yards, al the first OF the
year all members of the de-
partment will be given instruction
by Major x X. V. Casey Of the du-
Pont Powder Company.
Judge Prickett III a letter TO the
comm ssiOners, expressed his thanks
for the detailing Of a policeman at the
sessions OF Juvenile Court and prais-
ed the men who have been detailed for
duty there
Alfred Vitella OF No. s06 Union
street, Albert Dill OF No. 1916 West
Fourth street. and Joseph NJ. Lynch
OF No. sos Pine street, made appllca-
tons for positions on the force and
they were filed for reference
Bids on a contract TO print 500 cop
lea Of the annual report OF Chief Of
Police George Black were received. as
follows; Star Publishing Company.
SS5: Mercantile Printing Company,
S1.97 per page. The contract was
awarded TO the Star Publishing Com
pany.
Last week the police made 81 ar
rests and Of this number Al were sent
70 the workhouse. The fines and COST
collected IN the city court amounted
TO $1,000.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
HEAD OF LLOYDS
RBASSURES j. 5.
Says Britain Can Pay War
Expenses Until Kaiser
is Crushed
BIG BANKER INDORSES
BONAR LAWS SPEECH

LONDON. Dec. 20.--Richard Vas
sor Smith, chairman Of lloyds, the big
gest bank in England, made state
ment 10 tho Tribune yesterday indorsing
Bonar laws recsnt speech IN Commons
and speaking enthusiastically on British
financial stability.
"Iho American market need not be
disturbed over the financial position Of
Britain" Mr. Smith declared. "Ths ae-
tion Of the Federal Reserve Board,
which we understand here 10 be merely
a precautionary measure may have
slightly affected our position for the
time being, but from the viewpoint Of
British financial strength its effect was
negligible.
81 agree with Reginald Mckenna that
there is difficulty occasionally In con
verting sterling into dollars, but the fact
remains that we are able to continue
paying for our purchases in America he
sides financing the war. at least.--I am
not specifying any particular period OF
time--until Germany u absolutely eN-
hRusted and compelled TO give up.
Some people have been perturbed
az Bonar Laws use OF the sentence. !.
I'VE cannot go on indefinitely on this
scale. But the context Of his speech
shows that he has never contemplated
such a possibility. Every one knows
that the war cannot continue indeh-
nitely at the present rate. but so long
as It does we Will DO able to finance II
without anxiety.
when the war is over we will be
faced with a big bill. but that Is our
own affair entirely. The outside world
need only concern itself with the pres
ent position which, from our point OF
view, Is perfectly satisfactory. AS ono
who has been occupied with the study
Of conditions after the war. I believe
that the only way for us to meet the
war bill is for every one 70 work
harder and increase the rate Of pro
duction.
"The German peace offer is eIs
tremely significant coming at the
present moment. I am not In favor
OF refusing II without consideration.
My view IA that II ought 20 be care
fully considered and then. II not ac-
ceptable, 20 be answered by Britain
with the latter's reasons for its non
acceptance and indications OF what
would be acceptable TO Britain and her
allies"
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
howard STUDENTS IN
HAWAIIAN IDYLL''

The Christmas entertainment al
the Howard High School this year will
De- of uuioue character Instead OF
the stereoyyped Christmas play OF
exercises. az Hawaiian operotta will
be Given in the school tomorrow even
ing
Several wears ago the sophomore
class originated the custom Of giving
the Christmas entertainment for the
benefit os some local charity. instead
OF for The school merely. Last year
the proceeds of the entertainment
were divided between the layton
Home and the Edgewood Sanitarlum.
The play this year promises 10 he
real treat. Tho words were written
by one OF the teachers OF the high
school department and the arrange
ment Of the musical numbers made by
another teacher The pupils have
collected an interesting 10, OF data on
Hawaiian customs. manners, costumes
and music. The costumes are being
made in the school under tho direction
OF the teacher OF drawing and the
/ scenery Is constructed by the bows
in the shop and decorated in the
drawing department. Every depart
ment in the school is working hard
/ 70 make the Hawaiian operetta an in
teresting feature Of the Christmas
celebration
/ Because Of the nearness OF Thanks
giving 70 Christmas this year the
freshmen class. which usually gives
the Thanksgiving public play, did not
feel able TO come before the public.
particularly since school opened so
late. So the freshmen and sophomore
classes combined I'm the Christmas
play, the direction OF the stage beng,
however, left 10 the sophomore class.
A real Hawaiian orchestra OF the
native insiruments, the ukuleles, and
also OF mandolins and guitars. will
, furnish incidental music.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
GERMANS REGARD
Allies Replies
AS MERE BLUFFS
tcontinued from First Pagel


separately had reached the conclusion
TO which England was now acceding.
Lloyd Georges plan for universal
national service and civilian mobili-
sation. moulding the nation into an
army behind the army, was popularity
accepted today as though It were the
simplest routine OF peace times.
Not a complaint, not the slightest
thought Of opposition was manifest The
press and the man in the street reflected
the universal sentiment-~The country'E
with Lloyd George; what does he want
Ms 10 do"
Impending naturalization Of shipping
and mines has been anticipated for
some time, IA the Welsh miners alone
had objected TO naturalization of their
fields. Taking over Of shipping by the
government had likewise been expected,
as commerce has long been the target OF
measures by those seeking to cut down
war profits.
Everywhere the new plans were re-
gnrded as "out- German ing the Germans
In concentrated, cOmmunized effort to
swing all resources 10 the war.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
new owners FOR
CITY REAL ESTATE

The following property transfers
have been recorded at the City Regis
try Bureau since last Friday
Alben NJ Temple to Max Kahn,
southwest corner Pennsylvania avenue
and Lincoln street, SS250.
Samuel G.. Ebert. NJ. d.. to Daniel
A. Smith, northwest corner Fifth and
Poplar streets 81 200
Harry J. Stldham patrick Hagger-
ty) 10 John Perzanowski, northwest
corner Front and Jefferson streets,
$4,000.
Harry ]. Stidham Sarah b. Brad
ley) to Edgar A. Barnett. on the east
side Of Heald street, 62 feet north
Of Tenth street, 5000.
Niccoles A. Jones TO Morris Ezrail
son, three lots on the norh side Of
Conrad street. $50 feet west of Har-
rison street, $500
Elizabeth Dobson Riddle and Fidel-
ity Trust Company. executors OF the
will Of John Dobson, on the sou'h side
OF Front street. 90 feet west Of Jeifer-
son street to John Ferraro. $4,000
Horace Greeley Eastburn 20 Joseph
Simmons and willie. on the east side
VI WuA hhl clIttAf 20 itcl houlh Nl
Fifth street. S5
Frank Ferraro 10 Nicholas Ferraro.
on the south side OF Front street. %
feet west OF Jefferson street, $4,000.
Joseph Simmons 20 Horace Greeley
Eastburn, on the east side OF DUPONT
street 75 feet south Of Fifth street. S5.
William Lampiskl Cor Spencer) and
John Lampiski (or Cannon) 70 Eugene
r. Berl. on the east side Of Locust
street, 20 feet north OF A street,
/ s55O.S4.
Elizabeth Dobson Riddle and the
/ Fidelity Trust Company. executors OF
the estate OF the late John Dobson. to
Marie Rizzo Brun, south side OF Front
street at distance of FIVE feet from
the west side OF Jefferson street,
I $4,000
Simon A. Frommeyer and wife to
John VI. Brentllnger. on the south side
/ Of Twenty-third street. at a distance
OF 81 feet from the Boulevard. 1920
Elizabeth Dobson Riddle and the
, Fidelity Trust Company. executors OF
the estate Of John Dobson to Do
menlco Cannatelli and wife. southwest
corner Front and Jefferson streets
/ S2.50O
william z. Harris 70 Frank e
; Schiilng. two lots on the north side
OF Eighth street beginning at a dis
tance Of 96 feet from the corner oi
Eighth and Tatnall streets. $3.50.
Louis Lichtenstein TO Herman Dohl
on the northeast side OF Seventeenth
street. 81 feet northwest OF the north
west side Of Tatnall street, $4,000.
James r. McMenamin 20 F1orencs
V. Stayton. Nos s07-909 Chandler
street 50 600.
Harry Emmons 10 Emma A. Davis
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
MRS. SPEsKMAG talks ON
THE WOMEN OF FRANCE" "

-Algiers. the City Of Contrasts was
the subject OF one OF the several in
teresting talks which were presented
yesterday at the meeting OF the cur
rent events class Of the New Century
Club. Mrs. Beacon has visited Al
giers and she recounted incideuces
and Impressions gained from her trip
TO that city.
Mrs. William G. speakman. who
spent large part % the past year IN
France as member OF the American
Ambulance Servict. cave talk on
"The Women OF France whom she
declared 10 befvaliant. brave and tact
ful. With smile tho women OF
France. said Mrs. Specimen. push on
through the most fridhtfui circum-
stances.
Current Drama" was subject
that was entertainingly discussed by
Miss Mary Rossell
The program concluded with the
singing Of two duets by Mrs. Julian
Adair and Miss Madeline Reed.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20

ing DR.. Carey's bill for vaccinations
during the smallpox scare last winter
it was explained that an opinion given
bv the courts attorney, Mr.. Speakman,
had declared the bill should have been
paid by the state and not by the
county. The opinion should have been
sent TO DIT. A. f. Frantz, secretary OF
the state Board OF Health. it was ex-
planned, but this had been neglected
through an oversight The clerk was
directed to forward a copy Of Mr..
Speakman's opinion in the matter TO
Doctor Frantz.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
Or. L. B. MCDOWELL Heads
Peach BLOSSOM GRANGE

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN. Dec. 2O.-At the
meeting Of Peach &ossom Grange
Friday night officers were elected for
the year. Reports we're made by the
delegates to Pomona and State Grange
meetings. Officers were elected as
follows:
Master. DR.. H. b. Mcdowell; over
seer, Fred p. Williams; lecturer, F..
H. Shallcross; steward. George II.
Kohl; assistant steward, George Jan
vier: chaplain. Mrs. r. Anna Dea-
kyne; treasurer. Frederick Brady;
secretary. ]. Fletcher McDOuagh;
ceres. Mrs. Warren; pomona. Mrs.
Fannie s. Kohl. fora, Mrs. May X. Nc
Dowell; lady assistant steward. Mrs.
Daisy j. Williams; trustee for three
years, James L. Warren.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20

on the east side Of Poplar street 1o1
feet from the southern side OF Fourth
street $500 Ctwo lots)
George d. Robinson 20 Antonio and
Marie s. Caserti. on the south side OF
Fifth street. 1S6 feet west OF DUPONT
street.
Mary Bane TO Anna Gabriel and
Catharine J. Bane. on the east side OF
Lincoln street, III feet north OF Shall
cross avenue. 1875.
Frank G. Bartram to the Whining
ton Lodge No 1S4. Loval Order OF
Moose. property at Seventh and
French streets. S30S
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET
STOCK MARKET AGAIN
REFLECTS uncertainty
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2O-Union Pacific
started the days trading ON the Stock
Exchange with burst OF activity,
250OO shareN selling at As 3-4 to l4V,
mp ! at the latttr figure. L. 5. Steel
opened at ll2 TO ll2 IL, unchanged 10
l2 up.
Marine common fell back l point and
preferred lost to par.
Trading again reelected uncertainties
on the part Of speculators as the result
of the peace situation.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
AGAIN HAMMER COTTON.

BY Tho IWted Fress.
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 The hammer
ing which sent cotton down nearly S4
for some months yesterday, was re
sumed at the opening of the Cotton EA-
change today. prices dropping 10 to 81
points. February cotton sold at Sl6so,
otf nearly S2 a bale. AZ Sl735, July
was of 81
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
TYPHOID

Brazilian Balm has notIost
a case in 38 years. At first
attack cures in 2 days. Cures
10 last extremity. Kills the
germs. Take teaspOOnfUl
every hour or half hour in
little water.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
LONDON MARKET STRONG.

VN NC IUITET T TTT"7
LONDON, Dec. 20.-The stock market
opored today with general strong ten
dency. following Lloyd Georges speech
before Parliament, rejecting confidence
Of traders in the action OF the British
government.
While the general tone Of stocks is
good, the approach Of the holidays tends
to restrict trading
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
DEATHS.
rn..nh,n. nrn..

Josephine L. Gross
GROSS-In this city, on December ie. 1915.
Josephine L.. wife Of George J. Gross, and
daughter 81 Thomas and Elizabeth Loynd.
Relatives and friends also members Of Del
aware Chapter. No J. Order Of Eastern Star,
aor invited 70 attend the funeral services al
her late residenca No. s34 Baynrd avenue,
on Thursday afternoon December 81. 1910.
at 2.s0 O'Clock. Interment a. Mt. salem
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
Silk PettiCOatS

On account of the demand for Taffeta Silks
there has been a corresponding scarcity of Silk
PetticOatS. Fortunately we had representative
in New York on Monday, who was able to find for
us some very unusual styles and excellent grades
making our assortment the best in years.
Many styles at $3.50, S2.s5, $685., $3.50 and
$500 each.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20

Took among The want Ads today
and see II the very place FOR you n
not advertised as needing a cnaaneur
snd. n not why run n Want Ad Of
your own snd ieii the owners that yos
are in the market now snc ynu vii
-ooa ue rzo6 for the -ntirs auto sea.
ssn -Adx.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20
Reliable FurS

Furs of all things should not be bought "On
chance" We guarantee every piece of fur we sell
to be as represented.
In Goats we show Persian Lamb, Hudson Seal
MarmOt, Musl1rat
In Neckpieces and Scarfs we have received
most wonderful assortment today in Black Lynx,
Black Fox, Black Wolf. AS black furs are very
much in demand these recent arrivals have particu-
lar interest Other kinds in equally good assOrt-
ment.
Evening journal., 1916-12-20

To Cure a Gold m One Dry
Take LAXATIVE BROMO ouTNiNE Tab.
sure 2. W. GROVES signature il on each
box. CSC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-12
Bv ARTHUR 8. DRAPER
TB7 Gable % T7hs Tribune J

London. Sept. In British view,
the last week has brought three
satisfactory results on the Somme'
first. the capture Of all the enemys
second line defences; second, the
capture of the high plateau dominat-
ing the whole country Immediately
before Haig's army; third, the Ger
mans have been forced to concentrate
along the Somme sector.
As it will be possible TO continue
fighting on the present front without
interruption until winter, general
outline of the situation may prove
interesting to Americans. What iol-
lows is written from British point
Of view.
The battle Of the Somme is being
fought from lessons taught by YER
dun. It is now frankly admitted that
the Germans have lost fine chance
Of success through case OF ratties
brought about by the siowness OF
their progress. AS soon as tney
tempted to rush the offensive every
thing went wrong. From July tne
Allies have refused 10 be rushed;
They are conducting what they cal !,
an "acid" offensive, slowly eating
their way into the enemy. but never
trying to gulp his forces at one Dig
moutfful. The Germans have gwen
them every opportunity to fall INTO
this error, but always they he'e
restrained their men from making
mad rush.
With Hindenburg in the West. there
is naturally. much speculation re-
carding the shortening of the German
lines. The mere statement that the
Allies now hold all the German second
dcfences fails to convey full signlii-
canoe. unless it is understood that the
first and second line defences consist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-12
zAIMIS QUITS,
ATHENS HEARS
Continued from page l

war. Eight classes OF unframed re
servists, between the ages Of thirty
three and forty years, will shortly be
called TO the colors.
The reported opposition Of Russia
and Italy 20 Greecc's cooperation in
the war is actually much less than had
been believed, and the Serbs, far from
cbjecting, are most anxious that the
Greeks join the Entente Allies. II Is
generally conceded in Entente Allied
circles that General Sarrail, the French
commander, would be glad Of the as
sistance of the Greek soldiers who
fought against the Bulgars three years
ago.
The only menace to the success OF
the negotiations lies in the Greek gov
eminent holding out toe long IN the
hope Of obtaining the concessions Of
Tered eighteen months ago, but which
re longer obtain.
King Constantine personally has &C
ccpted the demand Of the Entente Al
lies that the Reservists' League, Of
which he is honorary president, be dis
solved.
Athens is virtually under martial
law Patrols Of infantry and cavalry
parade the streets and the Entente le-
gations are under strong guards. Fiji
teen hundred marines have been added
10 the garrison here on account OF the
uncertainty in regard 20 the attitude
e the troops The excitement caused
rs army disniFcctions a. Salonica, how
ever, is dying out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-12
RUMANIANS REPORTED
RIOTING AGAINST WAR
Berlin Hears of Revolution in
the DObrudja.

Berlin by wireless 20 Sayville, y.
". Sept Notable Gnti-war demon
strations in Buchares g, are reported by
The Cologne Gazette An open air
- Getting, attended by several thousand
workingmen and Socialists, was held,
according 70 the newspaper, all the
speakers at the gathering VIC emily de-
nouncing the attitude OF Premier Brat
ano. A resolution was unanimously
PASSED. "The Gazette" declares, urging
the Rumanian government to rescind
its declaration Of war.
The "Lokan Anzeiger" reports seri-
Gus revolution has broken out in the
portions of the Dobrudja Province
which are still held by the Rumsnians.
According TO these aGvices, peasants
gathered in large numbers and raised
The Bulgarian flag, the crowds firing
AT the Sd Battalion c. the Rumanian
Gendarmes Regiment, which was sent
10 the scene. The revolutionists finally
Cispersed the troops and made prison
crs of 100 of them. Following this in
c dent. the advices add. Instructions
broke out in towns IN all parts OF the
province.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-12
RUSSIANS SEIZE
TOWN In PERSIA
Defeat Turkish Troops III
Fierce Battle Near
OgnOtt.

Petrograd, Sept. IA victory for
the Russians over Turkish troops IN
Persia is reported in to-day's War
Office statement. In the region OF SAX
XIX the town of Bana has been occu-
pied by Russian forces, following a
battle in which the Turks were de-
feated Russian troops are now pur-
suing their beaten foe, adds the state
ment, which follows:
con the Caucasus front, in the re-
gion of Sakkiz, the Russians have oc-
cupied the town Of Bana, after an en-
gagement, and are now pursuing the
enemy.
During Saturday and Sunday fierce
battle continued in the region of Og-
mott west of Erzingan, in Turkish Ar
menia). where on Saturday the Rus
SLAMS captured four officers, 2lO AS
karis, one machine gun, one howltzer
and two cannon. The cannon we had
to destroy and throw over the cliffs, as
it was impossible to carry them away"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-12
Greek Captain Offers
TO Fight with Entente

Paris. Sept. IA dispatch to the
Temps from Salonica says:
The revolutionary movement is ac-
tive at Verria about forty miles south
east Of Salonica), where Captain Bart
zocas has announced to General Cor
donnier, commanding the French troops
his intention of lighting with the En-
tente Allies. The battalion commander
at Ncrria also has announced his bat.
TALON will participate IN the movement.
These events are parts of a rapidly
extending plan for the formation OF n
Greek army OF national defence. Nu-
merous volunteers for this army are ar
irving here daily. coming from remote
islands and regions Of old Greece.
THE recruits are equipped inmedi-
ately with khaki uniforms and are -ea,
20 a camp a few miles outside the city"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-09-12
u. s. WILL INVESTIGATE
SMELLING OF CONSULATE
Will Ask France if Shooting Was
CareleSSneSS.

Washington, Sept. ll.-lnquiry Will
be made Of the French government re-
garding circumstances OF the lombard
ment September 4 by q French fleet of
Aiexandretta, Asiatic Turkey, during
which the building occupied by Will
lam NJ. Brewster, of New York, Amer
lean consular agent, was riddled.
Officials said to-day the State De-
partment would ask whether the shell
ing Of the building was a result of
carelessness.
Three French auxiliary cruisers and
two torpedo boats comprised the bonn
harding fleet, according 10 a report 70
the department to-day from the Amer
lean Embassy at Constantinople. Nine
shells struck the building occupied by
Brewster.
Brewster merely is employed TO for
ward consular information, work for
merly done by a Turkish subject, and
the equipment furnished him BY the
United States cost only few hundred
dollars. No claim for damages will be
fled by the department.