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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-28
French Herd
Enen1yF Orce
Before Them

Paris. March 2s. Neon The
French advance north Of Scissors
was continued during tbe night.
Progress was made north 81 the
Aiiette river and east Of the
IeuilIy-N euyiiIe-SnF- M8rEivai line
where important positions were
captured.
Berlin. March rs. Cby wireless to
Sayvi8e.}-A French attack on the
west bank of the Disc near La Fere
failed yesterday with heavy losses,
the war Office announces. French
trenches in the Champagne south of
Ripon were captured by the Germans,
lBy Associated Press1
Southern wing Of the retreating
German army is slowly recoIling along
d 10-miIe front under the furious on
slaughts of the French The first sec
ton Of the great Coucy-St. G0baiu for
ests has been completely cleared of
the invaders and General Niveiie's
troops are now face to face with the
most formidable natural barrier which
lies between them and Laon-the pla-
teau of St. Gobain
This densely wooded plateau lies
between the Disc and the AileJte and
is about 10000 acres in extent, rising
from about so to 200 feet in height
Ne railways or high roads traverse it.
but an important railroad sweeps
around its southern border and runs
north 20 Chauny This road is in the
hands Of the French up to within
about three miles OF Anizy. which is
10 miles west of Laon To the north
the French are about two miles from
the town Of ST. Gobain, center of the
most famous glass factories in Eur
ope. St Gobain is Is miles northwest
of La0n
No change has taken place in the
Of St. Quentin. where the
Germans are sJi1I making desperate
efforts to wrest from the French the
Essig ny-Beuay plateau, possession of
which viii, according to military crit
les. render the fail Of the city inevita-
BILE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-28

Springfield, Ill, March s.The
state wide prohibition referendum
bill was defeated in the house OF
representative today. The vote
was 50 to 67 against passage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-28
RAIL STRIKE
INSTATE
FOR TONIGHT
Men Schedule Walkout for
6 P. NJ. in Demanding
Wage Increases.

Springfield, Ill. March 2s.-A
strike which viii AFFECT 1000 men
i'm the maintenance Of var depart
ment OF the Chicago & Alton rail-
road between Chicago and St
Louis and between Chicago and
Kansas City has been called for
O'Clock tonight, it was announced
here today by r.. T.. CJOdfeiter,
grand organizer OF the 0rEaniza-
ti0n.
The men are asking SO a month
Increase for foremen and assistant
foremen, 121z per cent increase foI
all hour men in the bridge and water
service, an increase of from IS cents
to 221a cents an hour for track labor
ers. and a fat increase of 81 a month
for crossing watChmen-
According to Mr.. Clodfe1ter. a p
Titus, general manager of the Chicago
& Alton at Chicago, has asked the de
partmeut of labor TO request that the
strike be postponed until the road s
officials can meet with the brother
hood chiefs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-28


taeusfana faculty I'm autas-l2.
Total number ia line. aiS.
nr.-. .rar rra Thousand students
...-.-er ...aa,- fr, ta-. f-.-azf ra+-for+r
.,-.-
|a ..s A-tit eyer i-.- ~. ''-7
e.- Il. show the loyalty or the youth
af H..- F-r.r4 ta the nation.
.-..- .... -.-- -----s- ..-.,-,r-
PACKED me 51"a" a4a7 Pr 1esA sues OF
faa street. The crowd ln the loop was
rs--- AHA vae warm I'M fts praise of
raa students for the showing they
rr.#a Comments II "a fel=eft1u5 nature
u.as srasHag tao fnaeurgH as the
plans for the demonstration were
started ag .Ha students and tne parade
carried % reality Within few day
after the preliminary arran gsne1E5
were launched
F. platoon ct y policemen. Pm charge
d. Captain Edward L. EltrIsen. led
taa parade. followed Boy six members
aL the Hie and drum corps of John Bu-
lera post of The g. Az. r. Members Of
tle post. Numbering score came
uoE in line. with Mrs Bessie Earth
Richardson carrying the eaIlrs-
The high school division followed the
Veterans OF the Civil war. The seniors.
numbering close 10 100 led the high
school section. with t98 juniors fol-
lowing John HauaerEs Gle and
argu corps was in the middle Of the
high school section with goo sophie
uaraz and 200 freshmen following.
THE AuEGstaua college band won
praise from all who heard i. The OF
3D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-28

A ssociated ess
Leased Wire Report
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-28

Nj e N b g T Of A u dit
Bureau OF Calculations
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
SHIP SINKINGS INCREASE.
Seven Large Vessels More Than Last
Week We're Destroyed.

London, July 25.-Twenty-one
British vessels Of more than 1900
tons each and three of less than l.
600 tons each were sunk last week
by mines or submarines, according
to the weekly admiralty report on
shipping losses.
One fishing vessel was also sunk.
The admiralty's statement follows:
"Arrivals, 2,791; sailings, 2,791.
"British merchantmen sunk by
mine or submarine over 1900 tons,
including two previously, 81; under
1900 tons, 3.
British merchant vessels unsuc-
cessfully attacked, including three
previously. Is.
British fishing vessels sunk, l."
The announcement Of the British
admiralty shows an increase of seven
vessels Of more than 1900 tons sunk
as compared with IA the previous
week. In the smaller category the
loss is one less than that given in the
report of the previous week, while
there was falling off by seven in the
number of fishing vessels sunk.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
TWO YOUNG LADIES DROWNED
In Mill Pond Near FIoIcnce--One Is
Rescued.

Florence, July ga distressing
tragedy occurred at the Mat Muldrow
mill, about seven miles west Of this
city Wednesday, in which Misses Rita
and Jessie Haynesworth, Of Sumter,
sisters, lost their lives, and Miss
Evelyn Barnes, of this city, came
near losing her life, but was rescued
by her cousin, Matt McCown.
The Misses Haynesworth, who were
here on visit to their cousins, Mr..
and Mrs. l.. r. Barnes, together with
their cousin, Mr.. McCown, and Miss
Evelyn Barnes, had gone to Morton
Muldrow's, another cousin, to spend
the day. They went down to the mil.
pond, and while there decided to 20
in bathing in the old mill race. They
had been in the water for an hour or
more when they inadvertently stray
ed into water over their depth. Miss
Barnes was seen running to- their
rescue and all three Of the girls were
swept off their feet into the swiftly
rushing waters Of the mill race.
Matt McCown and Morton Mul-
drow were sitting on the bank oppo-
site the spot where the girls were
bathing and across the stream from
them, and as soon as they saw that
the girls were in trouble ran to their
relief. Mr.. McCown jumped from the
bridge into the water and was sue
cessful in saving Miss Barnes, Null
drow having thrown him a fishing
cane which he grabbed. Immediately
he jumped into the water again and
swan toward the other girls, who
were being borne down the stream,
but they sank before ne could catch
them.
Muldrow states that he gave the
young ladies repeated warnings to
stay in the water near the bank,
which was about two feet deep. The
channel of the race shelves suddenly
and the girls, forgetful Of the danger
IN their pursuit Of pleasure, ventured
too far out.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
"OUR BOYS" DIG TRENCHES.
Intensive Training and Hardening
Processes Under Way.

American Training Camp in
France, July 25.-There was greater
activity in the training camp to-day
than at any time since the American
troops reached France, actual inten-
sive work having been begun. There
Is no disposition on the part Of the
American commanders to belittle the
amount Of work necessary to bring
their men up to the highest European
standards, but the spirit with which
the troops have undertaken this
work has encouraged the highest
hopes Of early efficiency.
Trenches we're being dug to-day in
the way Of practice with an enthusi-
asm equal to that with which SOL
diers dig themselves in under actual
artillery fire. These trenches were of
full depth and were duplicates Of cer-
tain sections Of the front line, con-
sisting Of front, or fire trenches, sup
port trenches and reserve trenches,
with interval communication trenches
connecting them. The Americans
were digging to-day just as If they
hoped soon to be fighting.
Yesterday the marines got under
way with their digging, and they
were wiring themselves in to-day be-
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
After the War.

When this cruel war Is over, and
peace comes to stay,
May each return to his calling, and
prosper day by day.
True to the highest ideals, on the
great highway of life,
Ever praying to God above us, to end
all war and strife,
Living for one another, and lending
helping hand
To the unfortunate ones among us,
and the needy in every land;
And when our life's work is over,
and we turn to God above,
May each one hear the Masters voice
welcome where all is love.
r. II. McAdams.
Due West, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
WRITTEN SKIN
WITH LEMON JUICE
Make Beauty Lotion for Il Few
Cents to Remove Tan,
Freckles, SallOwncss.

Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply you with three ounces Of or
chard white for few cents. Squeeze
the juice OF two fresh lemons into a
bottle, then put In the orchard white
and shake well. This makes a. quar-
ter pint Of the very best lemon skin
whitener and complexion beautifier
known. Massage this fragrant,
creamy lotion daily into the face,
neck, arms and hands and just see
how freckles, tan, sallowness, redness
and roughness disappear and how
smooth, soft and clear the skin be-
comes. Yes! 1t is harmless, and
the beautiful results will surprise
you.-Ady.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
BILLIONS MORE NEEDED,
With Loans and Emergencies &. s.
Spend Possibly $2O,OOO,OO0. 900.

Washington. July 27.--Se .retary
McAdoo. submitting estimates to
Congress to-day for the new war
budget. said the first year Of the war
promised now to cost $40. sos
600, exclusive Of loans to the allies,
making it necessary to raise more
than $6,500, 100000 additional reve-
nue.. with loans and possible einoy~
gencies the amount may run up 10
SIS, 1000 or possibly $40.
900, 100000.
The war tax bill as revised by the
Senate finance committee provides
for only little more than $1.b00,
100000 in additional revenue. The
IS, 000,000.00O discrepancy probably
will be made up partly by increasing
the bills levies and partly by bond
issue.
Besides the estimate of moro than
1000. 100000 additional expenses
submitted yesterday by the Wa, De-
partment, Mr.. McAdoo presented es.
Inmates from other departments to-
falling upward Of 100000, geo. All
OF these are for expenditures during
the year ending next July and ara in
addition to more than $4,000 .000,-
600 already appropriated since the
year began.
The largest item in to-day's esli-
mates are 100000 for tho ahip-
ping board and $2S8,O00,000 for the
navy. For the food survey to be
100000 was requested.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01

hind great barriers Of barbed metal
entanglements, for in every way pos
sible the intensive training is intend
ed to approximate operations under
actual war conditions. Both Often
sive and defensive tactics will be
employed and some very lively sham
battles with grenades, bayonets and
trench mortars will soon take place.
Already dummies have been con-
structed for bayonet practice, and the
men are being taught the six most
vital points of attack.
The Americans are highly amused
at the stories Of how the French deco
rate and paint their dummies to look
like the German Emperor, Won Hin
denburg and other enemy notables,
and each company is searching its
ranks for embryo artists In that line.
Practice in trench fighting will not
wholly replace the route marches or
hikes, for the hardening process must
continue all the time. Already the
mems packs weigh in the neighbor-
hood Of so pounds, but when finally
they are equipped for the trenches,
with steel helmets and an extra kit,
these packs may weigh 80 pounds, or
equal to that carried by the British
troops.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01

The 0ulnIne That Does Not Affect YhG Hssa
Because Of Its tonic and laxative erect. i>AXh.
TIVE BROMO QUININE Is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full nam. and
look for the signature OF Il. w. GROVE. 25c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01

She then hurried on to the home of
Mr.. Weeks and got him and Bob
Jennings to go to the scene Of the
shooting. Mr.. Stoddard died shortly
after their arrival.
The deceased leaves wife and
several children, one Of whom is
married to a sister OF Robert Bur-
dett. Burdett is unmarried. Hc has
hitherto borne a peaceful reputation.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
II. NJ. Flagler's Widow Dead.

Louisville, KY, July 27.--Mrs.
Robert Worth Bingham, for
merly Mrs. Henry NJ. Flagler, died at
her home here late to-day after an
illness Of two weeks. Death resulted
from an acute heart disturbance
Mrs. Bingham was married to
Judge r. w. Bingham, of Louisville,
member of widely known Ken
lucky family, last November.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
a IAURIGNS COUNTY TRAGEDY.
Farmer Fifty Years Old Shot by Rob
Burtlctt, Thirty.

Laurcns, July 25.-Yestcrday
morning about 10 o'clock Il deplora-
bic tragedy occurred near Owings, in
the upper part Of the county, when
ID. d. Stoddard, under SO years Of
age, was shot and almost instantly
killed by Robert Burdett, young
man under 80. Both principals to
the tragedy are members Of promi-
nent families in the vicinity. Young
Burdett was Oh his way to Laurens to
give himself up when he met the She
riff and Rural Policeman Abrams.
The sheriff took him in charge and
brought him to the county jail here.
He has not yet made application for
hail.
The cause Of the shooting remains
as yet unsatisfactory explained. The
only statement that young Burdett
has made was In answer to a ques-
ton by Rural Policeman Abrams,
when he said he shot in self-defcnse.
The wound, made with a shotgun, Is
in the back, and Is large enough to
indicate that the shot was fired from
a distance Of about 10 or 20 PAGES.
Mrs. Dee Bolt, the only eyewitness to
the shooting, states that the shot was
fred without warning and was fired
from Mr.. Stoddard's rear
Coroner Owings held the inquest
yesterday afternoon. The only wit
ness was Mrs. Bolt, who Is sister Of
Burdett, and lives in the house with
her father and brother. She testified
that she left home about 10 o'clock
to visit a neighbor, carrying with her
coat and a basket OF fruit. Before
going she missed her brother and
asked her father where he had gone.
She was told that he had left a short
time before, probably going to the
store, some distance off. She depart
ed to make her visit, getting col
ored woman to go part Of the way
with her. She did not go by the main
road, which was circuitous route,
but took the shorter path through the
woods. The colored woman had
turned back, and she was going
through the woods alone when tho
deceased met her in the path and
asked her to 90 over in the woods.
She refused to do SO, and just at that
moment the shot was fred from the
bushes. Mr.. Stoddard staggered
away for short distance and fell.
Robert Burdett then came out from
behind some foliage and Mrs. Bolt
asked him why he had shot the de-
ceased, to which he made no reply
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01

What is said to be the highest dam
In the world is now under construc-
tion on the Pend Oreille river, 1875
miles north Of Spokane, Wash. When
completed it will rise 375 feet above
the bed of the river and the power
will be used for generating electricity
for manufacturing purposes.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01

An electric safety razor uses a cir
cular blade which Is rotated at high
speed by tiny electric motor.
Electric vehicles are being intro
duced by automobile dealers OF Ber-
gen, Norway, where the roads are
unusually hilly, the average grade be-
ing ten per cent.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01

Polishing apples displayed on fruit
stands is not always done with sani-
tary precautions which would appeal
to the appetites Of most fruit buyers.
A new electrically driven contriy-
ance cleans the fruit and polishes it
for display at the rate Of a carload a
day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
German U-BOat Lost.

Paris, July 27.--A German sub
marine was destroyed Thursday on
the French coast west Of Calais The
undersea boat went ashore, and the
crew, unable to free her, opened the
gasoline tanks and set fire TO tho
vessel. The members Of the crew
reached the shore, where they we're
made prisoners.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-08-01
Piles Cured In 6 to II Days

Your druRgist will refund money II PAZO
OINTMRNT fails to cure any case Of itching
Blind, Bleeding or ProtrudinR Piles In 6to ID days
The 6rat application gives Ease and Rest. soc,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-07
NAVY YARD NOT VERY
BUSY in A SOCIAL WAY
Officers Wives See Husbands
Seldom, as War Keeps Them
Far From Home

With so much terribly important business
on hand, do YOU know II Is a real treat for
some of the wives Of the naval officers to
see their husbands even for few hours
at time? They manage TO snatch few
hours now and then to catch the express
to Philadelphia and sometimes two or three
hours is the extent of their visit. When
YOU think that many times they find it inn
possible to wire or telephone, is II to he
wondered that these visits are the most
precious they have had in years? You know
the whereabouts of the different fleets are
unknown to any except those inside and
besides being unexpected and short these
hurried visits are fun of secrecy.
Commander Raymond s. keyes, L. 6. ~,
managed to get home to his pretty little
wife and children on Friday last and was
able to stay until Tuesday evening. quite the
longest visit they have had in months
Dr. Ernest Brown. t. :. n, and Mrs.
Brown of 23l4 South Twentynrst street,
gave little dinner party on sunday eve
ming for the few naval officers who We're
on leave Their guests We're Naval Con-
structor Charles l.. Brand, /. :. y" and
Mrs. Brand; Commander r. s. Keyes. I.
:. ~ and Mrs. Keyes. and Lieutenant +.
:. Carter, L. s. ~. and Mrs. Carter.
Mrs. r. T. Galbraith, Mrs Reyes =
mother who has been visiting her during
the last month, has gone on to Maine to
visit some friends. She expects to return
very shortly to spend few days further
with Mrs Keyes, and will then go down to
Annapolis where her son is stationed and
from there to Florida. returning to her home
in California about November
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-07
GIVEN IN
SOUTHERN PHILADELPHIA
Dance for Residents Who Are Going Carnvas
to Be Held for Church Benefits in
Southeast

ISN'T It just splendid the way the people
i are entertaining the soldier boys Almost
every one you meet is trying to make their
last few weeks with us just the merrest
possible. and it surely has helped lots to
keep them in the best of spirits Quite
the incest affair given downtown is the
dance to be held this evening in the st.
Rita club, Broad and Ellsworth streets,
to which all enlisted members. all drafted
members and host of guests from the
army and navy have been invited, The
committee In charge calls II farewell dance
to their departing members, as it will
be the good-by Of the club and will carry
with it the very best of good wishes.
There will be delightfully."- informal
dance. interspersed here and there with
musical numbers and monologues. and fol-
lowed by Il buffet supper. The committee
in charge, of which Mr. Joseph G. Adelizzi
is chairman, includes Mr.. Frank Bennett
Mr.. Frank Jewell, Mr. James McCotter.
The members who have already enlisted in
some branch of the service are Mr.. John
Maloney. Mr.. John J. Murphy, Mr. James
Ryan and Mr.. Joseph Somers. Those who
have answered the draft call include Mr..
Thomas Curry and Mr.. Harry Curley. Mr..
Richard tallam, Mr. John Silers, Mr.. Theo-
dore Fendt Mr., Thomas Maoney, Mr.. Law
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-07
Social Activities

Dr. and Mrs Fielding o. Lewis. 26l South
Seventeenth street, are spending several
weeks at the shore. Mrs. Lewis is staying
there and Doctor Lewis comes Gown over
sundays
Mrs. *. Hafer Baugher and Miss Edna
Baugher have returned to their home, 3S05
Chestnut street from trip to Atlantic
city
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hotz. Of 32l South
Forty-fourth street. have returned from
Ocean city. where they spent the summer
Miss Madeleine Barthmaier has just re-
turned from Atlantic City, where she has
been visiting the Farrells, Of New York.
Announcement is made of the engagement
of Miss Mabel r. Virginia Wilson 500
North Seventeenth street, and Mr.. James
w. Telfar, 1901 wallace street The we'd
ding will take place in the early spring.
Miss Alice McCaulley, Of 1928 Mexican
street. is spending pleasant vacation
during these two weeks at Cape May. She
is accompanied by Miss Margaret Sher, Of
1902 Snyder avenue.
Mrs. Joseph Welsh of zoos Norris street
accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Joseph Will
son. have spent the summer at their cot
tage in Atlantic City. They expect TO re-
turn about September 10
Mr. Joseph Tunulty. of 1871 South Sec
ond street, spent the last few days at At
lantic city.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-07

renee Carlin, Mr. Henry Bullock, Mr. Philip
Sante Marie. Among the invited guests from
the army and navy are MIR, Albert Chest
nut, Mr. Thomas Sheridan, Mr., Lawrence
Flynn. Mr., James McNamee, Mr. Frank
Kearney, Mr.. Joseph p. Dougherty, Mr.
Patrick Crilley and Mr., Michael Dougherty,
OF course a dance would not be dance"
without its share of girls, and those invited
include Miss Sue Wright, Miss Marie Gal
lagher Miss Catherine Short, Miss Aize
Verrecchio, Miss Adelaide Moore Miss Mary
Henry. Miss Mary McDermott. Miss Flor
ence Hillegass Miss Frances Mulhern, Miss
Helen Quinn, Miss Mabel Dowan Miss
Agnes Golden. Miss Regina Collins, Miss
Elizabeth Grogan, Miss Helen Grogan, Miss
Miss Loretto McMongle. Miss Mary Me-
Laughlin. Miss Eleanor Meehan. Miss Julia
Fitzsimmons and Miss Eleanor Walsh
Mr.. Martin Manion, of ia South Twenty
third street, has been the guest OF City
Treasurer William McCoach at his summer
home at Ocean City during the last few
days, Mr.. Manion is one of the popular
young men In South Philadelphia. and seems
TO have the happy faculty of being around
when any one Is In troube7-to lend his help
ing hand, He and Mr.. Andrew Shields,
another well-known figure or Twentieth
and Christian streets motored recently up
to Sunbury, Pa, where they were the guests
OF Mr.. Erb Schreffier. Mr.. Schreffier re-
Gently received commission In the navy,
and before going abroad decided to Wis I
his relatives In Sunbury, He has been in
business here in Philadelphia for several
years. and is well known TO raAny Sosan
Philadelphians.
Miss Irene Sweeney, OF 22o Morris street.
spent the last few days in caDs May visit
ing soma fGiends.
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