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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-07
PUBLIC
GREATLY SHOCKED
Report of Admiralty on Naval Battle
Disappointing to the People In
General. @

London, June 2.-The British pub
lie was given a painful shock TO-
night when the admiralty gave out q
statement that in a naval battle in
the North Sea Wednesday afternoon
the British battle cruiser fleet met
the German feet, with the result that
three British battle cruisers were
sunk, together with three cruiseta
and eight destroyers.
The Indefatigable, the Invincibla
and the Queen. Mary were the battls
cruisers sent to the bottom by the
Germans.f The cruisers Defence,
Black Prince and Warrior also were
lost. The Warrior first was reported
disabled, but subsequently it was an
nounced that she had to- be abandon
ed by her crew. . ~
4 The battle seems to have lasted
through the afternoon and the follow
ing night. The German fleets, losses
are stated to have been serious, but
no very definite inf formation of. these
losses, Is afforded. One battle cruiser
is declared to have been destroyed,
one QlS8DJcO 4uu auOSu0I ooVSAVAy
damaged, while the belief Is express
ed that large number Of German
'destroyersswere disposed.o OF. 6: ~
y Following quickly upon the admir-
atty announcement came the German
ofieislgrersion cof the fight, which lin
general: confirmed G, the British &C.
count, but carried the claim that the
battleship Warspite also was sunk
and other British battleships damag-
ed. - %
The German losses, according to
the German version of the battle,
were the small cruiser Wiesbaden,
sunk by gunfre, and the warship
Pommern by a torpedo, while the
cruiser Frauenlob and number OF
torpedo boats are missing.
The news was flashed in special edi.
tions of the evening newspapers and
caused greater CONSERVATION in the
West End Of London than has been
witnessed on any previous occasion
since the declaration of war. The
frankness of the admiralty annouce-
ment concerning the serious r>tuTe
of the British losses and the appar-
emily small losses of the Germans in
comparison led to the assumption In
most minds that the British vessels
must have been led into mine field.
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The Welfare work inaugurated by
the Calhoun Mills at Calhoun. Falls
is worthy Of imitation by every COM
munity. ..
This work is designed to teach the
people connected with the mill do
mestic economy. 81 u
The women and girls learn how
best to conduct the affairs of the
home, to cook, sew, care Of children,
both in health and sickness, and are
inculcated in habits of industry and
economy In the management of, the
affairs Of the domestic circle, and in
every way to make the home life
more interesting and agreeable " !
This work is under the immediate
supervision Of Miss Sadie Sanders, of
Beaufort, s.. C. Miss Sanders is q
graduate of the Thomas Normal
Training School Of Detroit, Mich,
and has had practical experience In
the conduct. Of such work before
coming to Calhoun Falls. !,
The headquarters Of the institu-
ton is called the Community House,
and consists Of q four room cottage
on, the mill grounds; one of u these
rooms is the library, which. is we'll
supplied with books, magazines and
neNEpap Is accessible mt .All
times to the Inhabitants 81 the min
village. :, =: ~ - s.'s.
One roomi 8 for games, such as
checkers. dominoes. etc. * :. =
Another room is the sewing room,
and is supplied with sewing machines
and all necessary articles for con!
Quoting such work; this room ia well
patronized by the ladies, daily in
structiony being given in the prepar-
alton of. various, articles Of wear ;
much Of the material being furnished
free by the Mill Management. -
The fourth room is the. kitchen
and is supplied with everything ne
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-07
PRIDE Of GERMAN
NAVY DESTROYED
Survivors From the English Navy
Convinced That 1t Was Hsr-Hin.
denburg IL Reported To Have Gone
To Bottom. ..

Edinburg, June 5.-Survivors here
from the British destroyers which
made . massed attack on one German
battleship are, contiteed they 4, sank
the dreadnausht Hindenburg, the
pride of the German navy. They say
the Hindenbutgg; g;1,, was struck success
sively BY four torpedoes whils DE-
stroyers dashed in alongside her hull
tearing her to pieces until she reeled
and sank. ........., q.
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cessary' for the preparation Of food,
cooking lessons being given by Miss
Sanders daily, and this department il
greatly appreciated by the people OF
the mill. -
The yard connected with the Com.
munity House is the play ground fo1
all, and has a fine yolley ball court,
etc. !, g..
Glasses are held in cooking, sewing,
etc. In the fromer, the best method
of preparing food, the part each sub
stance used as food performs in the
body economy, and it's value when
properly prepared are taught.
During the past winter, evening
schools were opened and well at
tended. Mr.. 8. L. Leaman, the prin,
cipaE of the Calhoun Falls school, as
sisted Miss Sanders. r9,
" Occasional lectures by the. town
physicians upon such subjects as by.
,giene, care, Of. children in health and
disease, nursing, ETC., have been
given in the past.
2 One night In, each week is given
over to recreation and is much ap.
.preciated by the operatives. y Ssi,F}"
Another feature in connection with
this work is the encouragement OF
gardening; each house has d plot OF
;lnnd sconnected with It Of sufficient
size when properly cultivated, to sup.
ply the family with fresh vegetables
and as incentive TO induce the people
L.. :. 4 q ~ ~
management offers each year cash
prizes for the best vegetable garden
sla whole. and prizes for certain
vegetables 7and flowers, and this Of.
the residents. ~.
z Taking, it all in all, the Manage
ment are deserving Of a great deal 81
credit. for their efforts to advance
the interests and welfare of its peo-
ple. =. ,..& -.
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Miss Norma Cheatham At Home.

Miss Norma Cheatham At Home.
The friends of Miss Norma Cheat
ham, who was operated on for ap-
pendicitis in Columbia last week, will
be glad to know that she has 80 far
recovered as to be able to return to
her home at Warrenton. She ar
rived SATURDAY. morning, accompan-
led by her mother, Mrs. John Cheat
ham, who has been with her during
her illness. She will remain at
home soae time before returning to
her. work in Columbia. ~y~.-' -,
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| REPORT ! | | !!
ON NAVAL \ FIGHT


\ London, June 2.-The British ad-
miralty officially announced last night
that the t6tals number of sBfitish de-
stroyers LOST, in the naval engage
ment was eight. 5:lf; sl.,. ...is
The announcement adds that of
three German battle cruisers either
the Derf1inger OF. Lutxow was blown
up, another was said TO have been dis
labled and o third to be seriously
damaged. S2., .41.I.
! One German light cruiser and six
German torpedo boat desttoyers wers
sunk and at. least two more light
cruisers were disabled. ~
The official communication says:
"Since the foregoing 1comrnunica-
ton was issued a further report has
been received from the commander
in-chief Of the grand fleet stating
that it has now been ascertained
that our total losses in destroyers
amount to eight boats in all.
"The commander-in-c chief also re-
ports that is now is possible to form
a closer estimate of the losses and
the damage sustained by the enemy
feet.
zone dreadnaught battleship of
the Kaiser class was blown up in an
attack by British destroyers and an
other dreadnaught battleship of the
Kaiser class is believed to have been
sunk by gunfre. Of three German
battle cruisers, two Of which it Is be-
lieved were the Deerfilinger and the
Lutzow, one was blown up, another
was heavily engaged by our battle
fleet and was seen to be disabled and
and the third was observed
70 be seriously damaged.
zone German light cruiser and six
German destroyers were sunk and at
least two more German light cruisers
were seen to be disabled. Further, re-
peated hits were observed on three
other German battleships that were
engaged. - -
"Fniaiiy German submarine was
and sunk"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-07
SAYS BRITISH
WERE SUPERIOR !
Berlin Stats. England L., Lost si'
Cruisers, Many Destroysrs.

Berlin, June, fRy Wireless 70
Sayville. .)-Germany's high sea neet
met the main part Of the British bat
5tIss sdest m tie 5nertaaeastefn section
Of the North Sea on May 81.
In the heavy engagement that fol-
lowed, the German feet, according to
a report issued to-day by the German
admiralty, sank the British battle:
ship Warspite, the British cruisers
Queen Mary and Indefatigable, two
armored cruisers, believed to be OF
the Achilles type, and large number
Of warships Of smaller tonnage.
Several British battleships are re-
ported to have been damaged, includ-
Ing the Marlborough, which was
struck by a torpedo.
The German losses are announced
as the battleship Pommern, sunk by q
torpedo; the cruiser Wiesbaden, sent
to the bottom by gunfire; the protect
ed cruiser Frauenlob, reported miss
ing, and several torpedo boats, which
did not return to port. ~ "
The text of the German admiralty
report, which is dated June l, says:
~puring an enterurise directed to
the northward our high sea fleet on
Nav 81 encountered the main part Of
the English fighting fleet, which was
considerably superior to our forces.
"During the afternoon, between
Skaeerak and Horn Riff, heavy en-
eaeement developed, which Vas sue
cessful for US and which continued
during the whole night.
tTn this engagement, SO far as
known up to the present, there were
destroyed by us the large battleship
Warspite, the battle cruisers Queen
Mary and Indefatigable, two armored
cruisers, apparently of the Achilles
type; one small cruiser, the new flag
ship of the destroyer squadrons, the
Turbulent, Nestor and Alcaster, a
large number of torpedo boat de-
stroyers and one submarine.
ssBy observation, which was free
and clear of objects, it was stated
that large number of British battle
ships suffered damage from our ships
and the attacks of the torpedo boat
fotilla during the. day engagement
and through the night.
"Among others the large battleship
Marlborough was hit by torpedo.
This was confirmed by prisoners. Sew
eral Of our ships rescued parts of the
crews of the sunken English ships,
among them being two and the only
survivors of the Indefatigable.
ION our side the small cruiser,
Wiesbaden, by hostile gunfire during
the day engagement, and his hsjes-
ty's ship Pommern, during the night,
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Mr.. Zsislsr Here.

Mr.. s. j. Zeigler, Of Shreveport,
La, was in Abbeville Monday on
business. He is an Abbsville man,
being a SON of the late Maj. s. G..
Zeigler, for so many years clerk of
court for this county. Mr.. Zeigler
married Miss Howelle Mcintosh of
Bordeaux. They are thinking of
returning to South Carolina to make
their home,
MIR. Zeigler met many Of his old
friends after a separation of thirty
years, and host Of the old friends
and supporters of his father. 81
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Candidate For ths House.

Melvin ]. Ashley is announced as
a candidate for the House of Repre-
sentatives IN this issue. Mr.. Ashley
served this county in that body for
one term with credit to himself and
the county. He will make known his
views on the issues confronting the
people little later. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-07
Entertaining Their Friends.

Master Gilbert and Miss Ellen
Nabers entertained, their little friends
at q delightful party last Thursday
afternoon at party in honor of
their little visitors, Miss Lucy Evelyn
and George Nickles, who are here on
a visit from Jackson, Ga. There were
many merry games and as muca ice
cream in cones ar:,a punch as even the
greediest boy could wish for.
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Court Opens and Adjourns.

Court convened Monday morning
and almost Immediately adjourned.
The lawyers had agreed to let all
business 60 over until the fall term,
and there being no offenders against
the law in jail Solicitor Cooper
agreed to this, and consequently no
jurors were summoned to attend.
Abbeville is d law-abiding county.
We have had only one or two terms
of court in June IN the last ten years.
Solicitor Cooper's records show that
during past years a less number of
cases have been presented in Able
vile than in any other county of this
circuit. This county is for Cooper.
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A Birthday Party.

Miss jamie Vance Bowie gave q
delightful party last Friday after
noon at her home on Trinity street,
in honorof her birthday. The occa-
sion was most enjoyable to all the
little folks present and the delightful
refreshments served'at the close of
the evening was the finishing touch
to their enjoyment. !
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-07
A Rock Party.

Miss Ruth Beeks gave delightful
party to her young friends on last
Thursday morning. There were four
tables and rook was the game played
for amusement. In addition to the
games the young people enjoyed ice
cream, cake and candy which was
served as refreshments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-07
City Council Meeting.

Instead Ct meeting on Tuesday
evening, June 13, as is the custom Of
the City Council, the monthly meet
ing will be held on Friday evening,
June 9. This date has been arranged
for the convenience Of some of the
members who will be absent on the
latter date. .....5 -.
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as the result of torpedo, were sunk.
1.-THE fate of his Majesty's ship
Frauenlob. which is missing, and
some torpedo boats, which have not
returned yet, is unknown.
1.-THE high sea fleet returned to-day
(Thnrsdayl into our port" -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1916-06-07
Captain &. N. Nickles is announced

Captain G. N. Nickles is announced
as a candidate for County Super
visor of this county. For two or
three terms Captain Nickles filled
this Office with ability and fairness
co all parties. He is strict in his
scrutiny of all claims against the
county, and looks after matters in
mis- charge with fidelity. He will see
the people as the circus moves
.afvuhd Cne county.
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| P!|E1Rit|g|||||AH|.R||H|QRT$ I !.
GREAT | II / SUCCESSES
Each Side claimliss 81 AstasIs III ths
Oder On Vsrdla Eloat Havs ssi
ckseked Germans Charge Il
- S,rr r;;-ss; : A+s}i- ~
MasssS. t3asj NJ g y

Petrograd, June (Via London.)
Russian forces have won gfsat sud
ceases safobg the. front from .tis Pris
pet marshes % the Kumanian 4 fton4
,tisf, according tor Id y official an
nouncemsnt issued here today: Ut X
iistated that the Russians took fs, 900
4 - q -l3s s7 $t' s. ls.@
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Rev. James M. Lawson, Candidate

Rev. James NJ. Lawson is an an
candidate for reelection to
the Office Of County Superintendent
of Education. Mr.. Lawson was ap-
pointed to this office by Governor
Blease on the death of J. Foster
Hammond. He is q good man en-
tirely faithful to every trust. He
has handled the Office in his chargs
to the. best Of his ability and asks for
the endorsement. of the public. :.
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Another Rsport.

London, June 5.-British feet OFF,
GERS returning here from the Jutlands
battle identify the two German battle
cruisers sunk as the Hindenburg and
Lutzow. f.1ag =
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OF On q Visit.

Mrs. ]. Foster Barnwell and young
Foster and pretty Miss Josephine, left
last Friday afternoon for Pell City,
Ala, where they will spend some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-08
ndidalos -or 0loctlon aTol
Low Insurance
Rating for Hotel

The Blackstone Family hotel, now near
ing completion, has obtained fhe insur-
nnce at a lower rating than any other
building In the state similarly occupied
aud not equipped with a sprinkler system.
This ip the statement made by u. II.
Lowell. manager Of The insurance depar,
ment Of the Bankers Realty Investment
company, the concern having the archi-
teetural and general contracting job OF
the buildtng
The fire rating obtained for this build
ing Is a cents
NJ Lowell says that this rating was
confirmed Friday by the Nebraska In
Fpecuon arid rating bureau,
M l.cpell made the following CONF
mcnt
~ prospective owners OF BIG buildings
would pay more attention to tho character
of the building materials 70 be used,
and the location Of fire extlnRuishera
and stnndpipe connections. and besides
would provide arrangements which viii
keep lnfammabe materials out OF hall
ways and elevator shafts. when planning
their buildings they would avoid grcat
big item Of operating and maintaining
expense in tho shape Of insurance pre-
mlums
"Building owners are making more OK
acting demands for efficiency and
economy than ever before as result
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-08
Welfare Board
Patches Up Many
Family Troubles

The family reconstruction work Of the
Welfare bonrd is growing 80 rapidly that
Superintendent schreiber will during the
next few weeks bring before the board
the proposition Of establishing depart
inent with a worker detailed 10 these
cases.
Here is typical case the board has
handled in several phases during the last
few weeks. The wife Of painter com.
planned that her husband becomes intoxi-
Gated. beats her and does NOT contribute
more than n pittance toward the support
Of the family. She has three small chill
drep and Is expecting the fourth. The
rent IL In arrears several months The
man was arrested and sentenced by tho
police judge. While he was In Jail tho
family had no support at all Arrange
nent was made TO pay a stated amount
on the rent each week. The husband WAS
released from Jail and told 10 get TO work
and keep away from drink. Tho wife g
willing TO cooperate to get her husband
on his feet again. She says she will for
give and forget. The Welfare board hopes
10 get this family re-established on a
proper basis
On Saturday three new cases Of family
troubles were reported TO the Welfare
office.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-08
BURNASCO TO HOLD
WELFARE ELECTION
Employees Association Will Choose
-Four Officers for Governing
Board Tomorrow.
DANCING PARTY IN EVENING

Following an established custom, the
Burgess-Nash Welfare association, will
hold its second annual election of officers
to the governing board tomorrow This
year four now members uro 70 be elected.
two men and two women
Booths viii be installed in the employees
locker rooms. where competent clerks
will furnish real ballots with tho running
candidates name printed thereon
This association Is composed entirely Of
Tho employees Of the Burgess Nash com
pany and was organized to stimulate good
fellowship among the employees AZ well
a. 20 give every attention 10 their vel
fare
Each cmploye pays dues INTO the asaoci-
alton IN proportion 10 his or her salary.
In case of sickness, each individual re
eeiyos hair Of his or her salary per week,
together with free medical aid from the
association doctor and free prescriptions,
In addition 10 several hundred Who have
been given free medical attention from
their own matron IN charge Of their hos
pita room ono hundred and thirty-dx
claims have been paid during the year.
amounting TO si,77j,0s
Election returns viii be received at the
Metropolitan ball Twcntysthlrd and tlar-
ney streets. whore the Welfare assoei
alton viii give an entertainment. consist
ing Of several vaudeville numbers. after
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-08
Wearing Quality
Thing that Counts

ITO make success in the automobile
business, from a dealers standpoint, two
essentials are necessary. Selling quality
and wearing quality The outward ap-
pearancc Of the car has a great deal to
do in making tho sale, and that Is where
we shine with the Allen, Its appearance
captiyates the eye and the construction
appeals to the experienced motorst, but
this is not all. We must have the wear
ing quality to make a lasting success and
there again Is where tho Allen stands
right TO the front says a local auto
mobile dealer
by reason of lts rigid aud simple CON
atruction, the Allen owner finds himself
after 5000 or 10000 miles Of service to
have a car that is really better than Il
was when he first bought II. II is just
beginning to do its best. That IL where
Tho wearing cualty ccmcs in
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-08
Students Plan
Gospel Campaign
Through State

Gospel teams and quartots are being
organized through the work Of Max
Gardner. freshman at Bellevue college.
They will soon begin on campaign in
this part Of the state 10 enlist the col
lcges on behalf Of tho prohibition amend
ment to be voted on this fall Gardner
has interested some Of the best speakers
and musiciang of the college in his scheme.
The teams Of two men each will be
composed Of Walter II. Webb, Bellevue
foot ball captain last fall and an expert
ionced debater; Garwood Richardson,
member Of this years debating team,
which defeated both cotner and Wes-
leyan; John Bloomquist, theological
student, and Max Gardner.
a male quartet and mixed quartet will
accompany the teams on their engage
monts. Perry Johns Lester Stewart
Robert Walker and Raymond stepp are
The members Of the male quartet, and
samuel Kinmer, Eulalio Dagdag. Miss
Jeanette Goodwill, and soprano. will
compose the mixed quartet. Gardner is
getting the best material obtainable in
order 10 make his work effective.
ENGAGEMENTS are being made through
this part VI the state 70 that two meet
ings may he held on the same evening
Enough Sunday evening appointments
have been made 70 occupy the rest Of
the Sundays Of the college year.
Street meetings ia Omaha viii also be
held.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-05-08
Dr.. Usher Is to
Talk to Nebraska
School Teachers

Dr. Roland @. Usher. principal speaker
at the fourth annual spring meeting OF
the Nebraska History Teachers asso-
ciation. at lincoln, May l9-io. will be in
Omaha May II. and speak at the Uni
versity club on international Relations
Of the United states"
DR.. Usher Is esteemed by European
writer's as tho best American exponent
OF international affairs Ills "Pan-Amer-
icanism" II IA asserted. attracted wide
spread attention. and his "Pan-German-
ism" and The Challenge Of the Future"
also were received with favor
During the afternoon Of bis visit here
next Tuesday Or. Usher will address the
public school teachers at the Central
High school building.
Pan Amcricanism" will be the general
theme Of the history teachers meeting
at Lincoln next Friday and saturday.
Miss Autumn Davies Of Central High
school Of this city is president Of the as
sociation, Among the speakers will be:
Prof j. ". LeRossignol. Prof Edwin
Maxey Prof e. n. Pcrsinger and Or. ~.
NJ Fling Of the University of Nebraska;
Miss Ella Rooney, Central High school.
Omaha: Dean ". ". Hahn, Wayne Nor
NAL Mrs w. A. Phillips, principal
Wayne High school; Miss Matte Allen,
principal Whittier school. Lincoln. Miss
Cells VI. Chase, South High school.
Omaha. Miss Edith Field, University
Place High school.