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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
HEAVY GAINS BY
BRITISH: ! TROOPS / | I
Indications Are Only Preparations
for Tremendous Drive Against
g.. .-...,. Germans.

The British troops In the Ancre re-
gion of France are reported by the
London war Office to have taken ad-
ditional ground from the Germans,
including: the village of Serre and sew
eral important points farther east, In
these Operations, although they were
carried on over q wide front, only
small bodies of troops were engaged
and only slight opposition was met,
but they are indicative OF the plan
Of the British to continue their steady
raiding In preparation for the more
extensive movement In tthe spring.
-: Another raid was carried out by
the British east of Vierstraat, Bel
gium. Here on a front Of 800. yards
the British entered German trenches,
inflicted heavy casualties on the oc-
,cupants, destroyed dugouts and other
works and took IS prisoners. 90 -
The Germans near Ypres. invaded
British trenches under cover OF q
heavy bombardment but later were
elected. Bombardments continue on
the remainder Of the front held by
the French. .,s..r.s .ss5-.. -.rsn
Isolated battles have taken place on
the Eastern front from northwestern
Russia to the Carpathians but neither
of the belligerents has obtained any
marked advantages. Small engage
ments also have been fought In Rou-
mania, but the situation there remains
unchanged. - .l:... ...
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
HOPE TO CONTROL
THE NEXT HOUSE
Republicans Plan Roundup For Vic
tory-Win Nominate, Mann For
Speaker.

Washington, Feb 25.-Republican
leaders of the house plan "rounds
I'D" here on March 5 Of members OF
their party elected to the next. con.
gress, to discuss the speakership and
other organization questions. The idea
will be submitted to the organiza-
ton committee Of 81 tomorrow, night
and If it is approved invitations will
be issued at once to ITO members OF
the present house and 45 incoming
members. 49,. ..s..... .....,'
Opinion is general among Republi.
can leaders that Representative Mann
will be nominated for speaker; :. with:
out opposition and that Representa-:
tive Lenroot Of Wisconsin win BIZ
chosen floor leader II Mr.. Mann Il
elected. Who will be- floor leader Il
Mr.. Mann should fail Of election is
receiving little consideration. With
both regulars and progressive Repub'
licans ANXIOUS to restore peace in their
ranks, they are not going beyond the
possibilities Of victory.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
J. w. TAYLOR DROPS DEAD
WHILE FEEDING HIS STOCK

News was received in the city Mon
day morning Of the sudden death Of
w. j. Taylor, who lived near Calhoun
Falls. 1t Is said he dropped dead
while looking after the feeding Of his
stock. He was one of the best farmers
in the State and has many friends in
the county who will regret to learn Of
his untimely death. He was In the city
on Saturday as we'll and lively as US
ual and the news Of his death came as
a shock to his friends.
Mr.. Taylor leaves a widow who
was before marriage Miss Boyd,
daughter of the late B. A. Boyd, of
Mt. Carmel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
PROF. WILLIAM HOOD DEAD,
FORMER STATE TREASURER

Greenwood, Feb. 26.-News was
received here this morning Of the
death of Professor William Hood at
Barlow, Fla, last night, at 8 o'clock.
He was for 25 years a member OF
the faculty of Erskine college from
which he retired in 1892. He served
as State treasurer after being
wounded at Gettysburg and was a
member of the famous Wallace
House, of which there are now few
survivors.
He leaves the following children:
Mrs. R. P. Blake, of Greenwood,
Mrs. e. S. Stuart, of Barlow, Flori-
da, DR.. W. L. Hood, of Greenwood,
Hon. J. K. Hood, Of Anderson, DR..
]. n. Hood, of Atlanta and Mrs. c.
E. Boswell, of Barlow, Florida.
The funeral was held at Barlow
at 8 o'clock Monday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
SWEDEN CONSIDERS
ENTERING CONFLICT
Appropriation of Ten Million kron-
ers Has Been Voted for Mill
tary Purposes.

London, Feb. 25.-In the debate
in the Swedish parliament yesterday
as reported in an Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Copenhagen,
the foreign minister, K. A. Wallen-
berg, declared that something has
happened in the last few days which
makes it necessary for Sweden to
take sterner measures to safeguard
her neutrality. This. declaration,
which has made a deep impression
in Sweden, was elected by the re-
fusal of the second chamber to vote
for an appropriation of thirty mil
lion kroner for military purposes.
The first chamber passed the meas
ure, but when it reached the second
chamber 104 votes were cast against
it, and in favor of an appropriation
of 100000 kroner. Unless some
change occurs in the situation the
amount will remain at 100000
kroner.
Vigorous efforts were made by
the government to obtain the larger
amount, Premier Hammarskjold,
and the ministers Of war, finance
and foreign affairs taking part in
the debate.
In sounding his warning, the for
eien ministers said the opposition
would soon be compelled to admit
that the situation was graver for
Sweden than ever before. Stock
holm newspapers say the declaration
of the foreign minister created the
greatest excitement.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
DEATH OF MR.. JOHN WILSON

Friends of Mr.. John Wilson were
shocked on Monday afternoon to
learn Of his sudden death at his
home on Hammond Hill, about 5
o'clock, caused from a pistol wound
inflicted by his own hand. Mr.. Will
son had been sick for about two
weeks and had suffered severe pains
in his head. Mr.. Wilson was living
with his only son, Mr.. Ralph Wilson,
at this time and was about seventy
five years of age. He was good,
honorable and energetic citizen.
He married a Miss Susie Hughes,
who died about five years ago.
The funeral was held at the home
at $3.50 Tuesday afternoon by Rev.
J. N. Isom and interment was at
Melrose. Sympathy of the friends
of the family is extended to them
in this dark hour.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
CALL FOR PROBE
ON FOOD PROBLEM
Smith and Lever Join in Action
Will See That Committee Plays
Proper Part in Solution.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Upon the
shoulders of two South Carolina con-
gressmen, Representative Lever,
chairman Of the house committee on
agriculture, and Senator E. D. Smith,
acting chairman Of the same commit
tee Of the senate, rests much OF the
burden of getting at the bottom OF
the food situation and they are pre-
pared to handle the matter they said
today in such way that they may as
certain the causes of the trouble In
the present situation.
Ten congressman, among them Mr..
Lever, today In letter to the MEM
bers Of the house demanded an In
yestigation Immediately by the federal
trade commission Of the food situation
in view Of the food riots in New fork.
Congressman Borland of Missouri
ia the author of the letter. The other
signers are: Congressman Kent OF
California, Doolittle Of Kansas, An
derson OF Minnesota, Nelson OF WIS
consin, Lever Of South Carolina, Len
root of Wisconsin, Mondell OF Wyom-
ing, Garner Of Texas and Stephens Of
Nebraska.
The letter follows, in part:
I'm response to the request OF the
president, the federal trade commits
sion placed before the appropriations
committee an estimate and request
for 100000. Thereafter the commits
sion was heard, and the scope OF tn
inquiry described. ..
"Inasmuch as the information to be
secured would lose value II not obtain
ed within a reasonable length OF time
and especially as information from
various scenes Of investigation should
be compared and compiled simultan-
eously, it is obvious that large force
will be necessary to make the re-
search serviceable and available"
Two federal departments, the inter
state commerce commission and the
federal trade commission, are hastily
forming plans to relieve the serious
food and fuel shortages.
Reused by reports received from
many sections Of the country, the FED
eral trade commission announces that
immediate action will be taken to
carry on a nationwide inquiry on the
facts in the case.
The interstate commerce commits
sion, together with the American
Railway association, is rushing to
completion temporary solution OF
the traffic tieup which, according to
officials, is in a large measure respon-
sible for the conditions.
Senator Smith and Mr.. Lever are
prepared to have their respective COM
mittees go the limit If necessary.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
ENGLAND FEELS
SUBMARINE WAR
Lloyd George Says There is No
Sure Way of Victory Without
Clearing Seas Of Submarines.

London, Feb. 26.-Premiem Lloyd
George told the, house Of commons
that the allied success. depended up
on their ability to solve the tonnage
shortage, which is affecting the or
dinary needs Of the nation and mill
tary exigencies. He said. the sltua-
ton called for gravest Of measures,
The premier declared there is no
sure way to victory without clearing
the seas of submarines. He stated
that the government proposed to dis
pense with all. nonessential importa-
hons to save tonnage. d. :.
( "A crowded house in special session
listened to. the premier's address. In
the diplomatic gallery were Premier
Borden Of Canada and Premier
Massey Of New Zealand. -
Lloyd George said before the war
there was Just sufficient tonnage for
British needs. Since the war there
has 3been IAN enormous increase in
the demand for tonnage. He said
more than a half million tons Of
British shipping had been allotted to
France alone and q very consider
able amount set aside for Russia
and italy. In addition consider
able number have been sunk.
T." Food Stocks Eow.
The premier said the stock food
in Great Britain at present is lower
than it has ever been before for the
essential life of the nation. he de-
clared every possible effort will be
made to increase home production.
He announced that the government
would prohibit entirely the importa-
ton of apples, tomatoes and fruits.
The premier expressed the opin-
Great Reduction Importation.
The premier said brewing be cut
down ten million barrels annually
and similar reduction in the out
put of spirits, thus saving 100000
tons annually. Importation of paper
is curtailed by further $4,000 tons
annually. Canned salmon importa-
ton will be reduced SO per cent and
importation of all foreign tea, cof-
fee, and cocoa is proposed and even
amount India brought in will be re-
duced. Paper reduction, it is said,
will cut the amount in half.
Grave and Serious Effort.
Lloyd Georges speech was a grave
and serious effort, giving his audi
ence little opportunity for enthusi-
asm. He bent all his attention in
concentration on the seriousness of
the food situation. His program
was under two heads, first to in
crease home production and, second,
curtailment of certain imports.
The first scheme is to cover in de-
tail by proposing advanced price
guarantees to farmer sighting them
to plow every inch available ground.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
PRESIDENTS DAUGHTER
GIVES $4,000 TO RED CROSS

Washington, Feb. 21:- Thirty
thousand dollars to the Red Cross.
That's the sum contributed last
wear to this humanitarian organiza-
ton by Margaret Woodrow Wilson,
the presidents daughter, DRAMATIC
soprano, who this winter, with 70
concerts, expects to exceed the $3O,-
900.
Miss Wilson, from her concert
earnings, takes sufficient to pay rail-
road and hotel bills. All the re-
mainder goes to the Red Cross.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
WITH THE COURT Of
GENERAL SESSIONS
Convened at Usual Hour Monday
Morning-Judge Peurifoy, and :,
H. s. Blackwell New Officers.

The Court of General Sessions
convened on Monday morning, Feb
ruary 26th, with Judge James E.
Peurifoy presiding. Solicitor H. s.
Blackwell, the newly elected Solici-
tor for the Eighth Circuit, was on
hand to assume charge of the Office.
in the absence of John L. Perrin,
the official stenographer, Walter
Mars of Abbeville, was sworn in as
special stenographer and he IS
handling the business of court in
good fashion. The other officers OF
the court were on hand, ready for
the performance of their respective
duties. The Clerk of Court called
the Grand Jury and all members
answered present. 1t being the first
court of the year, the presiding
Judge charged them at length as to
the duties Of the Office of the Grand
Jurors. A number of bills were
handed them at the conclusion of
the charge.
The first matter disposed of was
the case of The State VS.. Pas and
Jim Thomas, charged with larceny.
The defendants had been convicted
in the Magistrates Court of stealing
some wood. The judgment was re-
versed. The Grand Jury having re-
turned a true bill in the case of
State VS.. J. W. McCalla, charged
with murder, a jury was empan-
nelled with Mr.. j. R. Cochran acting
as foreman. At the conclusion of
the testimony the Solicitor consent
ed to verdict of not guilty. The
testimony showed that Mr.. McCalla
went to arrest several negroes in
charged with disorder
ly conduct and the deceased, Arch
DuBose, attacked him with, a pistol
and that Mr.. McCalla fired upon
him with a shot gun in order to pro-
tect himself. ,
Alfred Saxon pleaded guilty of
charge Of larceny and was SEN
fenced to one year on the chain
gang. -,
William H. Nance pleaded guilty
to house breaking and larceny and
was sentenced to one year on the
chaingang.
Cal Jackson and Rose Jackson
were indicted for assault and bat
terry with intent to kill. They
pleaded guilty of simple assault and
battery and received a sentence Of
of fifty dollars fine or thirty days
Imprisonment. :,
In the case of the State vs.. Will
liam Watt, charged with assault
and battery with intent to kill, the
prosecutor being Sam Padgett, the
jury found verdict of not guilty.
Defendant was represented by j..
Howard Moore, with J. R. Cochran
as foreman of the jury.
The case of the State VS.. Charles
B. Thomas, charged with murder,
was commenced on Tuesday morn
ing. Mr.. Thomas is conducting. his
own case. This is the third trial OF
this. case, the other two trials hav-
ing resulted in a mistrial.
The following gentlemen COM
posed the jury which is trying the
case: Hoyt Reid, Foreman, j. D.
Mundy, ]. E. Hawthorne, James H.
Smith, P. C. Ellis, w. B. Cox, Jr.,
J. s. Simpson, L. G. Campbell, D.
o. Carwile, ]. Df Banniser, j. N.
Bowen and S. E. Bowen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
SENATORIAL RACE
BEING DISCUSSED
Voters Are Wondering Who Will
Doff Hat. in Ring Even IF Liquor
Question Is To Fore.

Notwithstanding the fact that the
liouor question has the right of way
in all political discussions these Gays,
the Senatorial race In. 1913 still gets
in on the main line occasionally anu
predictions are made as to what VIII
happen in this free-for-al next year:
Already quite number OF aVoWeo
and probable, Senator T1llman pelns
in the latter class, are "belng prom-
inently mentioned.
The Laurens Advertiser, published
in a town that furnished q candloate
in 1912 who will be in the race a.
gain. editorializes on the question
quite Interestingly.
The Advertisers editorial follows:
The statement from Congressman
Ragsdale, carried In the last issue OF
The Advertiser, in which he declared
his allegiance to Sen. dltman IN case
the latter becomes Gcand1date Ior re-
election, has aroused much specuia-
tion az to probable candidates In the
race. CONGRESSMAN A. f. Lever, who
ia often spoken Of In connection Win
the senatorfai toga, may not run In
case the senior senator ia In the race.
W. P. Pollock, Of Cheraw, who with
"Lane" Jennings made things rather
warm during the senatorial campaign
of 1914, is priming his feathers Ior
another race and is expected to be IN
the race next year regardless OF VINO
enters. Close friends Of Jennings
saw that he will not be in the race.
Col. w. Jasper Tolbert, OF ParKsVliIe
has said that he Will enter the race
If Tillman does and promises 10 make
It an interesting affair. Mr.. N. d.
Dial, of this city, announced some
time ago that he intends to be In the
race and it is q well known fact that
Mr.. Dial doesn't change his mind OIL
ten. There are other aspiring pat
riots who would doubtless throw their
hats In the ring were 1t certain that
they would not have Tillman to con-
tend with, but so far they are keeping
ouiet. The statement Of Mr.. Rags
dale In many quarters Is taken as
'feeler" thrown out in the interest
of the senior senator and If the SEN
ator allows his name to be placed IN
the hat it appears that he Will pe op-
posed then by Dial. Pollock, and iol-
bert, If not others. With them IN
the race the senator will not have
an easy thing of it by any means.
All of these men already have strong
followings and are able campaigners.
Mr.. Dial has had less political ex-
perience probably than any OF them
but in his last race he made strong
impression with his business plat
form and he will doubtless increase
his vote materially this year. At
least, he is the only man 80 far an
nounced who is from theh real Pied
mont section and that is streng fac
tor in all of our races. 1t Is some
time yet before the campaign opens
and much may happen in that time,
but it may very certainly be said
that the race will not be won by de-
fault Journal.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
LAST WEEK .0F I /. 4: ::
.. GATH CONGRESS
"a a.sa A>nnA>.AA -
No One Seems to Know Whether
or Not President Wilson Will
Address Congress.

Washington, Feb. 25.-With the
Republican filibuster in the Senate
against revenue legislation broken
late last night after one of the most
tempestuous sessions of recent years
the sixty fourth congress tomorrow,
will enter upon it's final week still
facing extraordinary legislation con-
gestion.
Republican leaders who had threat
ened to defeat the emergency revs-
nue. bill by dilatory tactics agreed
to a final vote on the measure next
Wednesday night, when confronted
with the Democratic determination
to hold the Senate in continuous ses-
sion. The danger of further efforts
to force an extra session has not
disappeared, however for some of
the minority insist that the President
should be forced to summons the
sixty fourth congress to be on hand
for eventualities in the European
crisis.
When the Republicans made peace
with the desperate majority over the
$400,00O,000 revenue and bond bill
and agreed that appropriation meas
ures might be considered by unani.
nous consent between now and
Wednesday night, some of the mi
nority leaders frankly confessed to
the belief that the action would
avoid necessity for an extra session.
Among Senator'S who held this view
was Senators Lodge and Borah and
others would not concede this al
though they admitted that circum-
stances might develop during the
week which would clear the situa-
ton materially.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
DEATH OF MRS. J. w. KELLER.

Mrs. Susan Wilson, wife of DR..
]. w. Keller, died at their home on
Wardlaw street Friday morning,
February 2a, 1917, after a long i'll
ness.
Mrs. Keller was the daughter of
Leroy C. Wilson, and his wife, Eva.
lima Gordon, and was born and lived
all her long life of seventy-eigh
years, in Abbeville county. She
was a woman of quiet and retiring
disposition and found her chief hap
piness in ministering to the wants
and comforts of her home and
kindred. -; -. s.. ..-..
Mrs. Keller was a member of
Long Cape Presbyterian church, and
funeral Services were held here on
Saturday morning, at eleven o'clock
and were conducted by Rev. j. L.
Daniel, and the interment was In
the adjoining cemetery. The pail.
bearers were all young men related
to the deceased, and were: Messrs.
T. V. Miller, T. M. Miller. j. T:
Evans, J. L. Evans, L. W. Keller and
w. F. Nickles.
Mrs. Keller is mourned by her
disconsolate husband and Mrs. Ludie
Cox, whom she raised from infancy,
and the following other step child
rem: Rev. D. w. Keller, of Lancas-
ter, Mrs. Lena Syfan of Atlanta,
Mrs. Lizzie Wilson of Florida and
Mr.. Ed Keller of Abbeville. One
sister, Mrs. J. w. Crymes of Will
liamston, also survives all of whom
have the sincere sympathy of host
of friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
DESTRUCTION OF AIR
SHIPS is REPORTED
French Penetrate German Lines
Near Ville-Sur-Fourbe in West
Verdun-Other Activity.

Berlin reports IA killed by the de-
struction of a French airship which
was brought down in West Sarge
mund, Lorraine. Close upon yester-
days British advances in Serre dis
trict, on the Somme front, the
French penetrated German lines
near Ville-Sur-Tourbe, in West Yer
dun.
Paris also reports the destruction
of three German airplanes in yester-
days operations and the repulse OF
two enemy attacks, one north OF
Beaulne, northeast of scissors, and
the other northwest of Avocourt.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
TWO HUNDRED SUITS
OF PAJAMAS IN BAGGAGE
Fund in Baggage of Embassy
Secretary With Won Bern.
storff.

Halifax, Feb. 22.-Two hundred
suits of pajamas are reported to
have been found in the baggage of
one of the embassy secretaries re-
turning to Germany with Won Bern.
storff aboard the "Frederick VIII"
In view of the scarcity Of cotton
Germany and it's close association
with the manufacturer Of explosives,
examiners will probably confiscate
some excess cloting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
HOUSEKEEPING.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. q. Hill have
moved into their handsome home
and are comfortably settled for life.
For the past week they have been
entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hill, who are here from New York
on their honeymoon.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
MISS CHARLOTTE BROWN HOME

Mr.; and Mrs. C. D. Brown went
down to Columbia this week and
brought Miss Charlotte Brown home
She has been in Columbia for treat
ment for the past two weeks, and
every one is glad to know that she
is on the fair road to recovery.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
SIX NEW MEMBERS NAMED
FOR GOVERNORS STAFF
Blake, Davies, Keith, Duckworth
walker and Hill Appointed
by Governor.

Eugene d. Blake, of Greenwood,
B. P. Davies, of Barnwell, W. H.
Keith, of Timmonsville, J. G. Duck
worth, of Williamson, G. D: Walk.
er, of Johnston, and E. A. Hill, OF
Tucapau, have been appointed lieu.
tenant colonels on the staff Of
Gov. Manning.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
SPRING IS HERE.

The millinery stores are showing
the Spring styles in dresses, suits
and hats, and several straw hats
were worn Sunday by the ladies,
thereby disturbing the worship for
the other women.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-02-28
BACK FROM THE
NORTHERN MARKETS

Mr.. w. D. Wilson and Mr.. W. q.
White returned home Sunday from
New York and Baltimore, where
they have been for the past two
weeks buying the latest creations in
ladies ready-to-wear, millinery and
dry goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28

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same; good salary; references.
Apply Manhattan Laundry Co.,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28

SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR
One with P. B. X. experience
preferred. Apply, in own hand
writing, stating age, reference and
salary to start. Address Box
1854, Star office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28

GIRLS in Office of large corpora
ton; must be quick and accurate
in figures; permanent position and
quick advancement. Apply, in
own handwriting, stating age, ref
erences and salary to start. Ad-
dress Box I27-A, Star Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-28

MAN for laundry wagon; good
salary for capable man; inyesti-
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fer; small cash deposit required.
Apply Manhattan Laundry Co.,
I346 Fla. ave. NV.