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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-09-05
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-09-05
Cotton Forecast is
l2,499,OO0 Bales
Production Prospects Improved $780,
900 Bales During August,
Says Report.
CONDITION 67.8 PER CENT
Heavy Deterioration in Texas Most
Notable Feature Of Crop Con-
ditiOn Report.
CONDITION 67.8 PER CENT

Washington, Aug. 31.-Cotton pro-
duction prospects improved to the ex-
tent of $4,000 bales during August
and brought the estimate Of final out
turn to 12,499,000, equivalent to 500
pound bales. That quantity was fore
cast today by the Department Of Ag-
riculture on the condition of the crop
August 25, which showed decline
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-09-05
MORE MONEY FOR THE ALLIES

Washington, Sept. 3.-More than
$122,OO0,O0O was placed to the credit
of the allies through the treasury de-
partment last week. A statement
covering operations of the federal re-
serve system shows the following
credit transferred: Russia, $47,5OO,-
600; France, $4O,O000OO; England,
$35,000,000. Total, 100000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
FRANCE AND ITALY
 TO RECEIVE LOANS
 OF MONEY AT ONCE
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l (COntinued from Page One) June 90. and the amount may run to ] s1, GOO, oo0 more, bringing the grand to- tai of Americas loans during the first three months of war up to $1,500, 0OO 0OO
 At this rate s6,o0o, 100000 a year would be out, or double the sum provided for in the war finance law.
 Revised estimates of entente needs in- dicate that the amount they will require prior to June 3O--the date tentatively bond issue-wll be nearer s1, 500 0Oo, ,0OO than the s1,00o, COG, 900 originally estimated. To meet this certificates of indebtedness may be issued by the treasury depart. ment in blocks of s250, ,0C0,ooo every two weeks instead of every three weeks The programme as to this and other details, however, is still in tentative stage. SEVEN NATIONS WANT MONEY Seven nations have applied directly for loans or indicated that they would appre- ciate them, Great Britain, France Italy, i Russia, Belgium, Cuba and to the sur prise of many administration officials, Haiti. In addition it is reported that
 Brazil, contemplating war with Ger
 many, has sounded informally the senti-
 ment of officials with a view to deter
 mining whether her application for a
 loan would be favoraby received in case of war,
 Russias needs probably will be the next taken up by the administration with q view to advancing such financial aid
 as may be immediately imperative. The financial programme with respect to Rus sla, however, may remain in tentative form until American commission, soon to 30 abroad, shall have made at least a preliminary report as to her require ments.
 1 In the case of Italy. the government is preparing to so further than to lend money. Italy needs both food and coal urgently, and, just as urgently. needs ships to transport them across the At lantic. Officials in extending credits to Italy to purchase her immediate require ments here also are hopeful of finding means to get sufficient ships to supply her most pressing wants.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
FATTY ARBUCKLE AT THE ODEON

The Odeon offers today Fatty Ar buckle in his latest picture comedy drama
 Fatty Arbuckle is butcher boy working in small country store and he falls in love with the pretty cash fer. who is the daughter of the pro prietor. while she. in return, has eyes for no one else. But the careless clorlS resents the attention being paid her by Fatty and informs the old man. He keeps his eve on them both and one day discovers Fatty sending her love letter in the change carrier, and for bids him to ever speak 10 her again. Fatty learns of the careless clerk $ love for the pretty cashier, and oHe day they have a terrific fight in the store, which ended Tn the old man sending the girl to nearby sem mary to avoid further trouble. Fatty resolves to win the girl of his heart. so disguised as her country cousin he gains admittance to the place and is having the time of his life when he is confronted with his hated rival, also dressed as a girl, and that night is awakened by screams and discovers that the clerk is trying to kidnap his sweetheart, but he sails in and cleans out the place, sending his hated rival and pals to jail and, picking up the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Splendid Memorial Day
 Programme at Toy

Troy. April 27.-(Special )--M Memorial
 Day was appropriately celebrated in Troy
 Thursday Half holiday was given by
 the school in order that the pupils might
 take part in commemorating the day.
 Exercises were held in the auditorium
 Of the State Normal school in the after
 noon and most excellent progra mme was
 carried out. Mrs. Bibb Graves of Mont
 gcmery made the address of the day. and
 was introduced by Mrs w. l.. Davids The Mendelssohn Glee club, Troy Choral
 club and Mrs. T. E. Murphree gave some
 beautiful songs. A reading was given
 by Miss Dora Haynes. Dr. c. l.. McCar-
 tha pronounced the invocation and Rev. " G. Lowery pronounced the benediction In the absence of the president. Mrs L. M. Bashinsky. who had gone to Noun tain Creek to deliver an address, the exercises were presided over by the vice president of the local chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Mrs. Jerre Pierson.
 The old cemetery and the Oakwood cemetery were visited after the pro- gramme and beautifully decorated. The Confederate monument on court square was also strewn with wreaths and flags in commemoration.
 Mayor Frank P. Volmar and the mem bers of the city council went to Bir- mingham Wednesday to inspect the road way or street paving there with view to selecting the kind of paving to be used on the streets of Troy While there they also attended the meeting of the Alabama Municipal league Thursday. Editor Sidney Herbert Elan of the Troy Messenger, and Mrs Elan have the sympathy of their friends and rela- tives in the death Tuesday night of their younger son, William Newby His death was caused from congestion, resulting from short illness of measles. The baby
 would have been two years old on May 2,, and was child of unusual beauty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
SONGS OF NATIONS
 WILL BE FEATURED
 BY MISS WILSON
Coming of the Presidents Daughter Creates Great est Interest = Theatre
 Free for the Concert

Songs of many nations are included in the programme to be rendered by Miss Margaret Woodrow Wilson at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday night at the concert for the benefit of the American Red Cross. Tn a re- cent interview Miss Wilson stated she loved the folk songs because they were sincere and especially loved the songs she learned and sang tt hofne. Many of the selections that Miss Will son sings were taught her by her mother. who was also very fond of the old songs especially those that came from Scotland. she being of Scotch de- scent
 In addition to Miss Wilson doing her bit" for the Red Cross. Birming- this most worthy cause. In this con nection Manager Douglas of the Jeff ferson theatre has donated the use of the playhouse on the night of Miss Wilson's concert free of cost. Not to be outdone the employees of the thea ire have offered to give their serv- ices on this occasion without pay, pro- vided the union to which they belong " Niii iiot ildhe ODJeClloHs- Inc mat ter will be taken up by the union on Sunday and members state there will be no trouble in getting the neces- sary permit.
 The Birmingham Railway. Light ard Power company through it's president, J. s. Pevear has announced that no charge will be made for the current lighting the theatre on this occasion. There are also other donations of time and service promised and the indica- tions are that practically every dollar received from the sale of tickets will go direct to the Red Cross fund.
 The coming of Miss Wilson on such patriotic mission as working in the interest of suffering humanity has caused great interest throughout the city and a record breaking attendance is practically assured next Wednesday night. Miss Wilson sang al Memphis last night and was greeted by crowd that fairly packed the theatre and she was accorded a most enthusiastic re- ception. It is conceded that Birmipg- ham will do as well or better
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

and charm. His sunny curls, rosy cheeks and merry pratte will be sadly missed not only by his loved ones. but large circle of friends and admirers. The fu- neral was held at the Blan home on Three Notch street, south, being con- ducted by Rev. H. C. Threadgll of the Methodist church and Rev. V. C. Lowery Of the Episcopal church Wednesday aft ernoon a o'clock. The burial was made amidst a wealth of beautiful and fragrant flowers at Oakwood cemetery
 w E. Wilson, who has been connected with the Folwy stave mill in the northern part of the city, became i'll while at work on Tuesday afternoon, and died while OF the way to his home near the mills His death was caused by heart failure. Mir. Wilson was more than 69 years of age, and was a splendid man. He is survived by his wife. four daughters and three sons, who have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement The funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon, and burial was made at Wesley chapel, north of Troy. The funeral services were conducted by Rev II. L. Sneed, pastor of the Presbyterian church here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
 FRENCHMEN EXPLAIN WHAT NATION NEEDS FROM UNITED STATES
Continued from Page oneo

money, food in quantities, fertilizers coal, steel, oil and transportation equipment for service both on land and sea, especially a great number of ships to carry materials from the new to the old world.
 The French visitors spent nearly the entire day exchanging views and in formation with representatives of the American government. The ground work for joint conferences of the Brit ish, French and American representa- tives was laid during a talk by Bal four and viyiani.
 From Admiral Chocheprat and other naval members of the commission, Ad- mral Benson and other American na- val officers received flrst-hand n- formation regarding the war opera tions in the French navy Marshal Joffre and military contin- gent discussed army problems with officials of the war department and experts.
 ~ ARMY PROBLEMS MarshalJoffre also visited the army engineer Barracks and received many of the officers. The marshal him self is an engineer, and he noted with smiles the American engineer corps insignia. a castle. similar to that used by the French army.
 M. viviani spent the day in con- ferring with American officials re- ceiving callers and visiting the United States supreme court.
 One of the foremost purposes of the French mission is to impress upon the American government and people the serious food situation in Europe. Meri- bers of the economic section of the mission believe there is serious danger of a world famine because of the with drawal of men from agriculture, the lack of fertilizers and the derangement of transportation facilities.
 ROLLING STOCK WANTED
 Rolling stock of railroads in Europe rapidly is being worn out through the lack of lubricants, it is declared. The growing scarcity of transportation fla cilities on the seas makes it impera- tive, the Frenchmen believe. that the United States carry out quickly the plan for a large fleet of wooden ships
 The mission believes it a fallacy to assume that even peace would great ly alter food conditions for those now on the verge of starvation will need great quantities of food before they can produce it themselves. It is fel- that the seriousness of the situation is greatly increased by the almost universal crop failure.
 It is said that the Germans recent ly have made extraordinary efforts to send to the bottom vessels carrying grain to the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
IN THE EPICTURESANDOUT

girl in his arms. he carries her 10 the minister's house and they are married.
 In Moral Courage featuring Mur- iel Ostriche and Arthur Ashley, the erusty old mill owner pays the pretty little silk spinner s100,0O0 to ger q divorce from his son. She does it. coil lects the money and marries the son right over again. which tickles father so much that he takes the young coa- pie into his heart for good and all.
 The New York Tribune of last Sun day devoted an entire page of its pic torial section 10 Kitty Gordon in, sev- eral of the very latest of spring gown creations One of these. called tae Forget MeNot," in honor of Miss Gordons recent World picture Brady made. was described as a beige satin frock clouded in black tulle showereJ with gold ailettes"-Whatever that is Nevertheless. very beautiful gar- ment with a very beautiful woman in- side it.
 X foreign conspiracy to secure tire secret of 2 newly invented American military aeroplane furnishes the hack ground for the pretty love story of Yankee Pluck" the next Ethel Clay toli photOpidN' MolidEu Love ana f.n- ward Langford are featured at the head of Miss Claytons associates in the cast.
 Alice Brady is now four plays ahead of the schedule of World pictures. These are "Maternity"t to be pub lished at the end of May: The Di- vorce Game" for July 2 f'The Spurs Of Sybil," and "The Romance of a Self Made Widow" for August and Sep- tember. This is a record of 14 com pleted motion pictures made inside 12 months. which person disposed to- ward slang might describe as going some.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

the opportunity lies for men who volun- teer now as enlisted men in the ranks of the two services On them war de partment officials believe, even to a greater extent than upon the commits stoned officers. will depend the efficiency of the new armies. The backbone of any military organization is it's noncommis- stoned force and in the months that pre-
 cede the calling out of the first 5o0,000 officers of the general staff hope there will be found in the ranks of the reg ulars and guardsmen such a supply of men competent for these positions that the future of the later armies will be as- sured beyond doubt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Mrs W. M. Warner of Bessemer; foul brothers, Milton Reeves, Clayton Reeves Will Reeves and Fred Reeves

Mrs. w. M. Warner of Bessemer; four brothers, Milton Reeves, Clayton Reeves, Will Reeves and Fred Reeves
 Funeral services over the remains of Florence Reed Stevenson, the little daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Stevenson were held this afternoon at O clock from the residence, 1922 Berk1ey avenue, with the Rev Ira F. Hawkins officiating. In terment was made at Cedar Hill ceme- tery with Jacobs in charge. The follow ing were the pallbearers: Henry Hurd Sam Simmons, J John Donaldson and Hugh McEniry.
 The community revival services be- ing conducted at Jonesboro continue to grow in interest. At the meeting Friday night not less than 1000 peo- pie gathered at the skating rink where the meetings arc being held The sermons of the Rev. w. J. Ray the evangelist, ire having great ef- feet upon the congregations. The choir, which is under the direction of the Rev. Jack Johnson. is providing mu- sic of the most stirring nature and is adding no little to the success of the meetings. Over 30 conversions haG been reported up to Friday night Special services will be held at the skating rink for the men Sunday aft ernoon and for the women at the same time in the Woodmen's hall across the street The Rev. J. c. Hill. pastor of the Baptist church. and the Rev G. M Davenport pastor of the Methodist church. are working together to make the meetings successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

Montgomery to give evidence in this case, which has created much interest all over the state. Impeachment pro- ceedings grew out of the recent jail delivery when David D. Overton, in company with several other men, es- caped from the Jefferson county jail.
 The opening game of the manufacturing division of the T. c. l. league occurs Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when the Bessemer Rolling Mill team will meet the Ensley aggregation on the local dia- mond on Sixth avenue and Twenty fourth street. A number of valuable prizes for hits and other good playing have been offered by the Bessemer merchants.
 The local fire department has been kept busy today. six runs being made. The damage in each instance was slight
 Funeral services over the remains of Miss Florence Reeves, who died last night at midnight at the home of her mother at Pleasant Hill, following short illness of pneumonia, were held this after noon from the residence, the services were conducted by the Rev. MT Glasgow. Interment was made at the Pleasant Hill cemetery with Jacobs in charge. The deceased was IS years of age and was an unusually bright young woman. She is survived by her mother, one sister,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Locker Bill Passes

Tallahassee, Fla. April 27,--The bill pro- viding that after July 10, next it shall be otherwise dispose of any alcoholic bev- erages was passed by the lower house of the Florida legislature today. Gov- eSs.or Catts is expected to sign the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

Miss Kathleen Cahill of Edgewater is the guest of Miss Rosebud McWiliams for the weekend
 Archie Persons. a student at the Uni versity of Alabama. is the guest of his mother for a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
RIGOROUS TRAINING

With the new regiments assembled a rigorous course of training will be under taken. The officers training camps to be esta blished within few days in each district will begin at the end of the three months pouring new officers into this organization and the enlisted men select ed from the ranks of the regulars for commissions will be given special instruc- tions to fit them for officers. Until the army of young men presents itself at the camps in August or September the regulars and guardsmen also will pur- sue vigorous course of training.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
CHARACTERISTIC STORY TOLDc

IkA1 ON 1OhON
 An officer of the United States army who has been with the French marshal since his arrival. tells the following story:
 "Once on the Somme.' said he "an impetuous young lieutenant, made anx- ious through the apparent destruction rendered by the German guns, rushed up to the commander. exclaiming:
 "'General, those boches must he crushedr
 ITO which Joffre replied:
 Yes, sir, but by artillery, not talk
 "Only one other rebuke as signal was ever administered by commanding of fcer. At the first battle of Bull Run q gallant young Virginian, almost tear ful that the victory seemed then to be with the union forces, spurred his foamng steed to where thoughtful and grim stood Stonewal1 Jackson.
 ' General cried he, the enemy is driving us!
 "Tf you think so returned the un- smiling Jackson, you will please say nothing about it.
 But despite his grimness, Joffre is the hero of the hour in Washington It has been years since a military fig ure so great has appeared in America. Everybody is straining his eyes-cer- tainly is losing no opportunity--to be- hold the man who, turning overwhelm- ing defeat into slow but certain vic tory, saved Paris from the heel of the invader.
 Of it all the general will say noth- ing. He has not denied himself en- tirely to newspaper men. But when lie sees them, and always in droves. he says nothing. He is so still, so grim. so unsmiling that the newspaper men look him over carefully, and then si- lentlY retreat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Features for today

Features for today:
 odeon: Fatty Arbuckie in "The Butcher Boy"
 RiaIto: olga Petrova in "The Wait ing Soul" Mrs. Vernon Castle in Pat ria"
 Triangle: Max Linder in Max Wants Divorce"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
WAR DEPARTMENT ] GOING AHEAD WITH
 PLANS ANS, TO TO, RAISE RA 13.,

tContfnued from Page Onc) such assignment of his forces as he may | deem wise. Meantime both the regulars and guardsmen will continue recruiting to war siren
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
Jo0re, Grim and Silent,
 ReceiDes Highest Tribute
 From American People
Hero of the Mae the Saviour of Paris Member of French Commission, Is Never Seen to Smile, But Shows His Appreciation of Warm Reception Given by Of
 fcials and the Public in Washington
By HUGH ". ROBERTS

Washington, April 27-- tSpecialD Although M. Viviani heads the French
 commission which has come to Wash ington. Marshall J. Joffre is the nnar to whom the populace have turned witt real hero worship.
 The soldier of France, the preservist of Paris. and the papa of the sol diery, is enormous in statue unsmiline
 of countenance. lacking in humor-- grim. taciturn, thoughtful. resourceful. and by his obvious stability, domnat- ing.
 Sailing up the Potomac in the Pres ident's yacht the Mayflower, someone pointed out the former residence of George Washington. At the same time the band aboard softly played the Star Spangled Banner" The great soldier stood for moment in silence, moved no doubt to a certain extent by the music, but inspired by Mount Ver- non and all for which Mount Vernon stands. In a moment. he emerged from this apparent trance and lifted his hat. IN MEMORY OF LAFAYETTE Again in sight of the Washington
 monument. which lifts it's head into
 the clouds, Joffe uncovered Later in the day he stood beneath the statue
 erected in honor of Lafayetts. The
 modern warrior stood at attention and
 removed his hat in honor of the war rior of another day.
 Washington gave the great French
 general a remarkably warm reception
 As he entered the navy yard, every
 siren in the city opened it's throat. The
 people gathered there. the majority of
 whom were workmen in overalls, ap
 plauded heartily and continuously. II
 was all extremely democratic, and
 though Joffe did not smile, it was ev-
 ident that he was altogether apprecia
 tive.
 Throughout the city, Joffre and the
 other members of the commission hoir-
 ored with a continuous ovation, and
 were thrilled by the waving every
 where of the tri-color alongside of the
 union jack and the Stars and Stripes, Since their arrival, the Frenchmen have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28
PLAN OF TRANSFER

The plans call for the transfer to the first 5O0,000 men obtained by draft of from 10000 to 100000 noncommissioned officers trained in the regular and Ma tional Guard regiments. It is here that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-28

shared in the honofs which the ad- ministration had studiously prepared and into which Minister Balfour had previously been led.
 But up to the present time Joffre has not smiled. He has been courteous appreciative unquestionably moved But as far as an outward display of humor or sentiment. he might as well be grim, cold statue in the park, an Egyptian sphinx. or one of the unmoT- able Indians who in the old days made real red the now golden west.