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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-06
Ia reply to No. ).

Ia reply to No. 5.
Naval Clothing Factory United
States Navy Yard, Charleston
S. c., May -, 1917.
Dear Madam: la reply to your
inquiry l shall list all information
relative to work at the United States
Naval Clothing Factory, Navy
Yard, Charleston, S. G.
Persons are employed as opera,
tors with experience of one year OF
more on power driven sewing ma
chimes, making garments, at the
rate of 1924 per diem, but will be
re-rated at the end Of ten days, &C.
cording to the ability shown to turn
out work in quantity. Permanent
work assured to capable persons.
Ineypeiienced operators, who have
had NO training on power machines,
are taken on at Sl.04 per diem.
eight hours day work, or at approx.
imately $1,000 a week for night
work. These rates are advanced
when proficiency is satisfactorily
demonstrated. The days are from
7:45 q. m. to AIS pm. The night
hours are from 6:l5 p. m. to ZOO
a. M, with 45 minutes for lunch
time
The factory is located within the
Navy Yard, six miles from the
City, and reached by street car lines;
is we'll equipped, clean; sanitary,
and. with direct Navy supervision,
us one of the best plants of it's kind
lin the South. All modern welfare
:arrang ements are provided.
No advance applications need be
made, An application blank &C.
companies this letter, but need not
necessarily be complete until after
YOU have entered on your duties.
Applicants must be citizens of the
United States, in GOOD health, and
of a reliable character, between the
ages of 1e and 40, nor inexperienc-
ed person. and ls or owe for per-
sons, who have had more than six
months experience. The medical
examination will be given free by a
Naval Surgeon at the Yard. The
application will be required to name
five persons, who will vouch for
rood reputation in the community
in which she resides.
In accordance with the laws of
the State of South Carolina, i. e.,
an act to compel the separation of
races !aboring in textile manufac-
turings, approved the 10th day of
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-06

No communications will be published
.nless accompanied by the writer's
aame.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-06

Entered as second class matter at
the postofice at Edgefield, sc.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-06

Cards of Thanks. Obituaries, Resolu-
tions and Political Notices published at
dTertising rates.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-06

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at $3.50 per year
in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-06
The Best Hot Weather. Tonic

TASTELEsSchil TONIC enriches the
blood, builds up the whole system snd will won.
derfully strengthen and fortify you to withstand
the depressing effect of the hot summer SOC.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16

and scowled; no sign in any quarter
of a boat heading for the island. no
telling when they'd be taken of the
cursed place
In his mutinous irritation, the
screaming of the gulls. over in the
west, seemed TO add the final touch
of annoyance, a Superfiuous addition
to the sum of his trials. What was
the matter with the Anticipated things,
anyway?
There was nothing TO hinder him
from investigating for himself. The
girl would probably sleep another hour
or two.
He went forthwith. dulling the keen
edge of his evaporation with a rapid
tramp of half a mile or so over the
uneven uplands.
The screaming was well-nigh deafen-
ing By the time he stood upon the
verge of the bluff: beneath him guns
clouded the air like bees swarming.
And yet he experienced no difficulty
in locating the cause of their excite
ment.
Below, & slow tide crawleds SLAYER
ing ny over the boWlGer-Strewn sands.
In u wave-scooped depression between
/ two of the large powders. the reced-
/ ing waters had left a little. HmPd
pool. In the pool lay the body of
man, face downward. limbs fright
fully sprawling Gulls fought for
( place upon his back.
The discovery Nrought with 1t no
shock OF surprise 70 the man on the
bluff; horror alone, He seemed to
have known all along that such would
/ Re the cause. But he shrank shudder-
/ ing from the thought of the work
that lay 70 his hand-woFk that must
/ be accomplished Mt once and COM
pletely; for she must know nothing
of it. She had suffered enough, as
/ it was.
CTO BE CONTINUED
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16

shadows darkening ner mystical eyaA
the lamplight caressIng her hair until
1t was as If her head were framed In
a halo of pure gold, bright against the
somber background of thar mean. bare
room-"Do you know, dear man, that
you are quite blind?'
81 think" he said with his twisted
smile, 1T would be well for me if ]
were physically blind at this instant !"
She shook her head In light reproof.
"Blind, quite blind!' she repeated.
Sand yet-Tm glad it's so with you.
/ wouldn't have you otherwise for
worlds"
She Withdrew her hand, took up the
lamp, moved a little away from him,
and paused, holding his eyes.
For Love, too. is blind" she said
softly, with a quaint little nod Of af-
firmatiOn. "Good night"
He started forward, eyes ahame;
took a single pace after her; paused
as if against an unseen barrier. His
hands dropped by his sides; his chin
to his chest; the light died out of his
face and left it gray and deeply lined.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16
CHAPTER XIV.
Discovery.

Discovery.
He was up and out in the cool OF
dawn, before sunrise. delaying to listen
for some minutes at the foot of the
stairway. But he heard no sound In
that still house, and there was no
longer the night to alright the woman
with limited threats of nameless hor-
rors lurking beneath its impenetrable
cloak. He felt no longer bound to
stand sentinel on the threshold of her
apprehensions. He went out.
The day would be clear. In the
white magic of air like crystal trans
lucent and motionless, the world
seemed more close-knitted and sane.
What yesterdays yelling of haze had
concealed was now bold and near. In
the north the lighthouse stood like a
norm on the brow of the headland, the
lamp continuing to flash even though
its light was darkened, its beams out
stripped by the radiant forerunners
of the sun. On the nearer land hu-
man life was quickening; here and
there pale streamers OF smoke swung
up from hidden chimneys on its wood
ed rises.
Whitaker eyed them with longing.
But they We're distant from attain
ment by at the least three miles of
tideway through which strong waters
raced. He wagged doubtful head,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16
The 97e Difference

Bishop SANFORD Olmsted of Denver
is noted for his somewhat cauSdc wit
4 lady said ia Bishop OlmSted at
a lunC heon:
As for these sacred concerts. So
called, could never see, bishop.
wherein "a sacred concert differed from
an ordinary concert"
"0h my dear madam" said Bishop
olmsted in a shocked voice there il
distinct difference. a sacred con-
cert is always given on Sunday"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1917-02-16
Gro BE CoNTINUED)
Il can't Be Done.

You can't hrag your way TO the top
any more than you can kin n hippo
potamuS with a blank cartridge.--De-
troit Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-25

Rookie aviators become eff
cient hiers under instruction
of United States Army oficersl
on the Mineola Flying Field,
New York. Alighting on al
snow-covered field, one of the
army planes is overturned.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
OFFICIALS NOT OPTIMISTIC
OVER SITUATION IN NORTHWEST

WASHINGTON. August 19.--On the
face Of reports received to-day from
Federal Investigators. officials were far
from optimistic over the labor situation
in the Northwest. At the Department
Of Justice messages came from. special
agents saying the leaders of the In
dustrial Workers Of the World stood
firm in their determination to call out
tomorrow thousands Of members Of
their organization In Washington. Mon
tana, Idaho and Oregon. The ultimatum
Of the Industrial Workers Of the
World that a general strike will take
place unless Industrial Workers OF the
World prisoners now held in Jail are
released will go unheedcd, It was au-
thoritatively declared.
Attorney-General Gregory was in
formed that while the Industrial Work.
ers of the World leaders are counseling
against violence upon the part of their
followers. every precaution should be
taken to put down trouble. the instant
the strike starts. In the four States
principally affected by the strike order,
II was declared that the State military
authorities have made far-reaching
plans to check disturbances. Although
Department of Justice officials would
not discuss the matter, the State au-
thorities have been assured, 1t is said,
that Federal troops would be sent. II
their presence is necessary - maintain
order 80; 90, IA. - t2 tsgs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
CHARGE AGAINST SOLDIERS
cuseS Them of woundinE
Men in His Employ.
IRy Associated Press.l

by Associated Press
MOBILE, August 19.-Charges that
the shooting at the street car here Sat
urday night. In which four men were
wounded, two probably fatally. was
done by soldiers. caused Federal Of
hcers to begin an investigation to-day
in conjunction with local officials.
The charges were made by Richard
Titles. owEer OF the street car line.
who asserted that the soldiers sought
to revenge themselves OIL street car
men for fight at Union Station on
Friday night.
AS a result of Saturdays riot. Mo-
torman Roger Hall and Car Repairer
Bird Boyd are not expected to live.
and Conductor Jesse Watts, who. ac-
cording to the police. admit Shooting
man." Is held without bail. Young
Warren. a passenger on the car. was
slightly injured.
The conductors and motormen of the
electric line went on strike Wednesday,
and since then about half the usual
number of cars have been operated.
except on the line to Camp Sheridan.
the National Guard camp near here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
Fight Germany With
Her Own Weapons

Germany IN fighting n scientific
war. When she hnsn't got a thing.
she uses substitute. We believe
the American. people cnn hght as
efficient vnr Az the German people.
What the allies Will lack this winter
In neither money nor men. TT Is
FOOD.
The United states cnn sup
ply TINT food. We cnn ship
wheat md sugar and ment
where they are needed to win our
battlcs-IF WE MAKE WISE USE
OF THE FOOD WE HAVE GOT.
We have plenty of fresh fruits and
vegetables to-day. Why not use
then. to save on other foodSs
The government has published n
pamphlet-Frcsh Fruits and VeEe-
tables as ConservePs Of Other Staple
Foods. 1t tells simply and clearly
how to use fruits and vegetables to
save other foods. s
b, The Tlmes-Dispntch will send You
a copy free. Write for one to-day.
Send your name md nddress, with a
:-cent stamp for postage. II The
TImes-D,spntch Information Burcnu,
Times-Dispatch Building. Riehmond.
Virginia.
Ask for the Fresh Food nook.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
GUARDSMEN ARREST
LEADERS OF |. ". ".
Rowan, Who Had Ordered Gen
eral Strike To-Day, One of
81 Taken in Custody.
HELD AS MILITARY PRISONERS
Action, Detained Secretary Says,
Will Have No Effect in
Hating Walkout.
IRy ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SPOKANE. WASH. August 10
James Rowan, district secretary of the
Industrial Workers Of the World, and
twenty-six other members of the or
ganiZation were arrested at local
Industrial Workers Of the World head
quarters here this afternoon by a com
pany OF Idaho national guardsmen, and
placed in tho county jail as military
prisoners. Rowan had ordered the gen.
erai strike Of Industrial Workers of
the World in the Northwest to begin
tomorrow.
Strike orders advising farm workers
to let the fruit rot on the ground"
and calling c.i construction workers
to lay down their tools, have been
signed by Rowan
Lumber workers in the four States
already are on strike" Rowan said
while he was awaiting his turn to be
strike will spread further now, and
probably will affect industries in which
no strike has been called Even
though all the officers o: employees of
the organization are put in Jail. and
all the halls closed. arrangements have
been made to handle the movement"
ONLY VOTE OF MEMBERS
CAN HALT THE STRIKE
Only vote of the members the
organization can halt the strike. Rowan
said. as there is no one with authority
to take such action unless ]. w. w.
members alleged by leaders of the
organization TO be illegally held in
Jail are released by that time.
tary of the local I. w. w. organization.
We're arrested at the local ]. ". w. hall
by Major Clement wilkins. in comma nd
Of battalion of suardsmen on patrol
duty here. While Major wilkins, ac-
mpanied by Rowan. went to execu-
tive headquarters. three blocks distant,
to unlock the door, forty members of
the company. under the command of
Captain r. a. Jeter. rounded up twenty
two other men who were in the hall,
and took them. with Moran, to the
county Jail
A squad of guardsmen was left at
the ,Xecutive =, -,headquartefs;-'an an:
other was stationed at the J. w. w
hall. and the latter arrested three
other men. None Of the men arrested
offered any resistance.
You men are military prisoners and
are not detained under civil law
Major Wilkins told the men in the jail.
AN investigation of your cases will
be begun tomorrow, and IL it is found
that any of you are wrongfully held
you will be released"
Later Major Wilkins said the entire
proceedings were under military or
nd hot ~1, IN ud ~
placed against the men.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
CONGRESS LEADERS
HOPE FOR VACATION
Legislative Program in Such
Shape That Recess May Be
Taken in September.
MANY MEASURES TO COME UP
Believed That Most of These Can
Be Disposed Of While War
Tax Bill Is in Conference.
IBy AsSocint.dpross1

WASHINGTON. August 19.-The leg
islative program remaining for the
extra session of Congress has assumed
such iahnite form that leaders to-
night expressed hope for a va~a: :on
October 1.
rosal within the next three Or four
weeks are
The seo0G,000.000 war tax bill.
a new war budget authorizing about
$500. 100000 in bonds. probably at 4
per cent. for further loans to the allies
and to retire tho $4,000, ,0o0, 900 of 3,s
per cent bonds air lady authorized. and
providing for s2.Oro 100000 WORT: of
certificates Of indebtedness and a like
amount Of small Differentiation war
savings certificates.
a deficiency appropriation measure
aggregating between $4,000. 900. 600 and
$1,000, 100000. now being prepared by
the House Appropriations Committee.
The administration trading with the
enemy bill. which passed the House
July IL.
The administration measure for in
surance Of soldiers and sailors.
The Webb export trade bill, peace
resolutions in the Senate. extension Of
the espionage act, and several minor
measures
SOME MAY BE POSTPONED
UNTIL CONGRESS REAsSEMBLES
Most of these measures, leaders be-
lieve. can be disposed of while the war
tax bill is in conference. Should OBJ
structive opposition develop against
the legg hills ha
postponed until Congress reassembles.
Passage by the Senate this week of
the war tax bill is expected by leaders
of both parties. Tomorrow the SEN
ate will enter upon decisive and vigor-
Gus disputes over the income. war
profits, publishers and consumption
tax provisions. Senator La Foil tie
plans a lengthy speech tomorrow in
an effort to increase the income and
profits rates.
Immediately after passage of the
revenue measure, Senate leaders plan
to give short time to peace debate.
on resolutions of Senator La F'61lefte
and others Administration. and some
Republican. leaders expect to over
whelningly table paclfst proposals.
In the House, the gentlemen n's
agreement" under which business has
been suspended for several weeks. will
expire this week. Next Saturday the
Ways and Means Committee will take
up Secretary McAdoos proposed new
war budget. and the House will reas-
semble the following Monday.
Senate committees meet tomorrow
for action on the trading with the
enemy. Webb export and espionage
amendment bills.
Confirmation of most OF the 200
major and brigadier- generals recently
nominated. and of former Representa-
tive Victor Murdock, of Kansas. to the
Federal Trade Commission. also is eX-
pected during this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
ARMOUR ICE PLANT BURNS
Federal Operative. to Take Part In
Investigation OF $780,
600 Eire

CHICAGO. August -s.-Fire believed
to be of incendiary origin to-day de-
stroyed the Armour & Co. ice plant at
Round Lake. ILL.,, with a loss estimated
by the company at upwards of $780,
600.
Investigators OF the company at
work all day to-day will be re-en-
forced Monday by Federal operatives.
The ice plant covers between eight
and ten acres. and is said to be one
Of the greatest In the world. 1t fur
nished tho entire supply OF ice, for the
Chicago :: sa' pa packing departpent ep Of arm Armour our
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
SUMMONED TO REAPPEAR
Men Granted Exemptions In Greenviilc
County. y. c., Must Answer
Additional Questions.
Ipy Associat.d press.l


GREENVILLE, S. c., August Ia
Every man in the first contingent Of
4o7 rcgistrants examined in District 9
Of Grcenville County. who filed cx-
cmption claims, has been rcsummonel
to appear before the local exemption
board to answer additional questions
regarding claims for exemption. This
step has been taken on account o: re-
cent additional instructions issued By
Provost t-Marshal-General Crowder, In
which local boards were cautioned 10
grant exemption only In cases where
dependents OF the 'registrant would be-
como benehciaries Of the government
in the event tho applicant for exe1np-
tion :s forced to serve in the army.
Tho action Of the hoard is regarded
here as an indication that, many vho
had been listed for exemption under
the original rules applied by the board
will be drafted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
FIRE IN LUNA PARK
Causes $15.O00 Damage and. for Time.
Threutens Coney Islnnd
Amusement Resort.

NEW YORK, August 1e.-Fire early
to-day did damage estimated at $4,000
In Luna Park. and for time threat
ened the Coney Island amusement park
with destruction when the high water
pressure system got out of order. The
quick repair OF tke d,fect in the wuter
pressure and hard work by the fire.
men however, kept the flames con-
fined 10 tobosgan slide and the bur
ro trail" which were destroyed
Eleven infants in the incubator build :
Ing adjoining the fire were removed in
safety to a nearby hotel.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
EIGHT ALSO ARRESTED
IN CALIFORNIA TOWN
. JBv Associated Press.l

= Nv HSSOCltltU FTtSS.
LONG BEACH. CALL. August 10
Eight members of the Industrial
Workers of the World were arrested as
they stepped from Los Angeles train
here to-day by police. assisted by sew
eral national guardsmen.
Two were released after examina-
ton by Department OF Justice officials,
who said they had trailed the men
from a meeting of their organization in
Los Angeles last night The others
were held for investigation. Some Of
the men. 1t was said. came from the
mining districts of Bisbee and Jerome.
Ariz
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
OPPOSED GEAR OF RUSSIA
IN WESTERN SIBERIA TOWN
Ex-Imperial Family Will Reside In
Former Governors Palace
at TobolSk.
PLACE OF RAspUTIN's BIRTH
Reported That Later Former I'm.
pcror and Family VIII BE Sent to
Apalatsk Monastery, in Forest
Twenty Miles Outside Town.

PETROGRAD. August l3.-it was Of
Gciany announced to-day for the first
time that the now residence of Niclo-
Las Romanoff, the deposed Russian EN-
peror. Is at Tobolsk. Western Siberia
town. which recently achieved a dub;-
ous publicity in revolutionary Russia
as the birthplace of Gregory Rasputin,
Iii. mystic monk, who welded a re-
markable influence over the ex -Em-
lercrs family UP to the time Of tho
priests assassination In Petrograd last
december. The Official announcement
sl.s:
Owing to reasons of state. the gov
c!nment decided to transfer to a new
ieaidence the e1-Ernperor and ex-Em-
ross. who are detained under guard.
The place selected was Tobolsk. where
they were taken after requisite meas
ures to insure their safety. With them
went OF their own will. their children
and certain OF their encourage"
The train on which Nicholas Ro-
manoff travelled 10 Tobolsk had long
delay on the journey. owing to
breakdown OF tho locomotive.
According to some newspapers. the
ex-imperial family will reside perma-
nently in the former governors palace
al Tobolsk. which Is large house
without modern improvements, built in
the eighteenth century for a local
speculator. Nicholas spent one night
there in 1891. when returning from his
visit to the Far East. Other news
papers say the former Emperor will
stay at the e1-Governor's palace only
one week. and then will be sent to tho
Apalatsk monastery, in a forest twenty
miles outside the town.
Nicholas Romanof, as the Russian
ex-Emperor now Is known, was mys-
teriously removed, together with the
ex-Empress and their children and
suites from the palace at Tsarskoe-
Seio. August II. The Russian pro-
visional government at the time re-
fused to reveal the destination of .He
former ruling family. but 1t WAS un-
officially reported tina: Tobolsk had
been chosen as the place of exile.
Tobolsk years ago was the admins
trative- center for exiles banished TO
Siberia. 1t is on the eastern side of
the Oral Mountains. and about 1.5O0
miles from Petrograd.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
GUARDsMIsN IN RAID
on I. w. w. HEADQUARTERS
nv Asso"iated rr.ss-I

TBv Associated I'r~ssl
PORT ANG ELES. WASH, August
ia number of national guardsmca.
including men from the coast guard
cutter Snohomish. wrecked Industrial
Workers of the World headquarters
here to-day. throwing the furniture
and papers Of the organization into the
bay, from which they were later re-
covered.
Corporal Egan. alleged leader of the
raiders. was arrested. An investiga-
ton is being conducted.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
Costs u. S. $l56.3O
to Equip Infantryman
LByAssociatcd Press.l

WASHISGTON. August 10-It
costs the United States just S158-3O
to equip nm Infnntryman for service
In Franco. Figures made public to-
night show that OF this totnl, cloth.
Ing represents SIOl.ci; lighting
equipment. s4T.3O, and entins utcn-
sils. $7.13. The soldiers gas mask
costs Sf"; HIS steel helmet, $3 and
his rinc sIO.50. The first SOO.OOO
to SOO,0OO Of Americas fEhtinS men
will he equipped with the present
Springfield army rifle, bat those to
follow will carry the Enneld, used
by English troops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-20
ONLY ONE KNOWN DEAD
Six Other Workmer Seriously Insured
In Exploaion In Canadian
Powder Plant.

MONTREAL. August 1s--only one
person. a workman, Is known to have
been killed by the explosions which
destroyed the powder plant of the Cur
tis a. Harvey Co.. Ltd. at Risaud. near
here. yesterday. SIX other workmen
were injured severely. This statement
was made tonight by 7. II. Curtis.
director Of tho company.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1917-10-11
CHAPTER VII.

The little room WAS gaudily decorat-
ed and redolent with the lingering
odors OF many dinners. Yet Louise,
who had dined on the preceding eve
ming at the Ritz and been bored, whose
taste In food and environment was al
most hypercritical. WAS perfectly
happy. She found the cuisine and the
Chianti excellent
1--WE are outstaying everyone else"
she declared; "and don't even mind
their awful legacy Of tobacco smoke.
Do you see that the waiter has brought
you the bill, Mr.. Strangeweyf Prepare
for shock. 1t Is fortunate that you
are a millionaire!"
John laughed as he paid the bill and
ludicrously overtipped the waiter.
You are 70 copvincingl" SoDhy muir.