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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
NEW SCHOOL TEACHERS.

At meeting Of the trustees of
this school district held on last Thurs
day evening the faculty of our
schools was completed by the election
of Miss Wood, of Woodruff, and
Lynch, of Lancaster, and Professor :.
Rembert, of Richland county, as.+
teachers in hte High School, and,
Miss Eta Allen of South Amboy. NJ
j., as teacher for the fourth grade, ,,.v
Miss Allen spent last winter III
Abbeville at the home of Miss Sarah r
Haskell. She has been teaching for
a number of years and IS 4 young.
lady of fine attainmentS,%' a sha "a VII ab nS Sa m
doubt be a very acceptable teacher
in the Grammar School, The "oth!ear' her.
teachers in the High School, and ah!': ~
perintendent Riser after fll11 inyesti-,.
CATION, and it is believed that they ID ID
will make splsnaid tesaebeFS 'fS: fSr St the e. =,
The trustees e have i 'ddsai!d ddsseai!ded dT4d IL aSa
the eleventh grade to the course 81
study so thaG that pupis pif fFomn' fn' our sekSois,sS
may enter tsi!GH any of tie colleges 81 the "
state Wti{tfhout tSi{tfh5 'eexamdiinftaation. I'D
this year 4 @i,f1 pupi1s from ssshools" NiSthba Sthba
only ten grades Wi viii not be allowed T.
to enter the colleges ~" of TT The state =
EXCEPT pom examinatibh!l" ""In
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
HONOR THEIR
FALLEN COMRADES
Veterans in Washington, Assembling
for Reunion, Pay Tribute to the
South's Dead at Arlington.

Washington, June 3.-Confeder-
ate veterans here for their annual
reunion went to Arlington today and
paid tribute to the South's dead.
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson
attended the services but, the presi-
dent did not speak. He received an
ovation from the old soldiers, how
ever, and many shook hands with
him. ,s<
The exercises, held in the shadow
of the monument erected to the Con-
federate dead by the. women of the
Confederacy, were opened with the
sound of the assembly call by the
marine band and the singing of "The
Star Spangled Banner" by special
choir, the old soldiers and the audi
ence helping to swell the refrain.
Flowers were strewn on the graves
and special services were held at the
tomb Of the unknown dead and the
grave of Gen. Joe Wheeler. x
Gen. Bennett H. Young, past COM
mander-in-chief of the veterans, and
Representative Frank Clark of Flori-
do were the orators. ...
eve are here to honor our Con-
federate dead who gave their lives
for one of the noblest principles that
ever moved human hearts, nerved
human arms or stirred human souls
the precious doctrine of self gov
ernment," Gen. Young said. :
"Our blessed republic is now en-
gagged in the greatest. of all wars.
The human imagination can not yet
grasp the figures that shall estimate
and calculate the losses of this stu
|pendous conflict. We know full well
that the American nation will meas
ure up to the most exacting demands
Of humanity, and shall with fullest
hope and without single fear abide
the hour when the world will witness
the complete triumph Of the princi-
pies of peoples government and a
true democracy" =:
The exercises were under the
auspices of the local organization of
the United Confederate Veterans,
Sons of Veterans, Daughters of the =
Confederacy and the Southern Re-
lief Society of the District of Colum-
bia. The annual memorial exercises
q feature Of every reunion, will be-,
held in the Confederate section Of
Arlington on Wednesday The vet
Grams will go over in a body headed
by Gen. George P. Harrison, the
commander in chief. Bishop Collins.
Denny, of Richmond, Va, will be-:
the orator.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
THE BUTLERuGUARD, MEMBERS

J The boys lwholhave' become meme
:bers of the Butler Guards areaC Chase
:Armor, John MeElellany' Ansel iPutri
man., Casper Little, thurman ':Long-s,
ishorey: W.;'n0. Stevenson, ,'Leona,I.,
Whitlock, John Calvert, Mack Retd'.:
IWm.no Duckwprth;: Bryant r'Barnc3,t}
Irwin Kirby, Gary Evans, Tom: .ShelHi.
:ardn All ofotke5e boys have passed.
and!have been: :acs:o
ce2tcd. James Cox could not get in
on account of his eyes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
ON A RECRUITING TRIP

w. D. Wilkinson and Corporal
Hembree spent from Friday"thtR
Monday in the city with ''W."D.'s
homepeople and friends 'HThey are
members of the Anderson; Machine
Gun Co., but have been stationed'Hat
Greenville the past while. They made
the trip though thecountry in "a
machine gun truck. &" '1'E3I r"h:H'
Claude Wilkinson has Joined this
company and is leaving today.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
NATIONAL GUARD
TO FRANCE SOON? ?
Insufficient Money, Labor and Ma
terial for 81 Camps, War De-
partment Declares.

Washington, June Especial:
Again the plants of the War Depart
ment as to cantonments have been
changed, and all previous announce
ments concerning sites are in doubt
except as to very few places. 1t is
regarded here as practically certain
that there will be cantonment at
Columbia and one at Atlanta.
Secretary of War Baker today told
newspaper men that after the de-
partment commanders had been call
ed upon to make recommendations
upon the basis Of thirty-two canton
ments for the entire country, the
quarter-master generals department,
in cooperation with the Council of
National Defense, had found that the
cost of so many cantonments would
be in excess of the appropriations
made by Congress for the purpose,
and that it would be impossible, on
account Of labor, material and trans
portation conditions, to build such a
large number.
It was also explained that the
supply of tentage has so increased
that it will be practicable to, house
in tents a considerable proportion of
the draft army which would other
wise have been sheltered in wooden
structures.
The army war college has recon-
mended that the number of canton
ments be reduced to sixteen, and the
chief of staff is in communication
with the department commanders
whit regard to the sites to be select
ed on this new basis.
AS to the Southeastern Depart
ment, instead of twelve cantonments
as heretofore contemplated, there
would be only three under the new
arrangement. One of these would
be in North Carolina, Tennessee and
South Carolina, division; one in the
Georgia, Florida and Alabama divis-
ion, and one in the Louisiana, Miss
issippi and Arkansas division.
However, there have been so many
changes already that it is not certain
that the new plan will be final. Con-
gress is said by many of its members
to be ready to grant additional ap-
preparations to defray the increased
cost of cantonments and there is an
important consideration involved as
to the National Guard. Gen. Tasker
H. Bliss, acting chief of staff of the
army, is in favor of sending the Ma
tional Guard to France for training
with a view to it's utilization on the
battle front. The original plans as to
cantonments contemplated the train
ing of the guard in these camps at
home.
Congress is in decidedly skep-
aical state as to this idea of sending
the National Guard abroad at once.
If the guard is trained in this coun-
try, sixteen cantonments will hardly
be sufficient, unless ther size is great
ly increased over the former esti-
mates.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
OFF FOR THE SUMMER.

Miss Caroline Graves leaves this
week for Augusta, where she will
spend sometime with relatives. She
will spend a portion Of her summer
also with friends in the mountains.
Her many friends hope that her va
cation will be pleasant indeed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
RUSSIA SUFFERS
INTERNAL STRIFE
Fighting Against French Net
Crown Princes Army Some
Slight Gains.

The taking over of the government
of the great fortress of Kronstadt by
the local council Of workmen's and
soldiers delegates and strike out
breaks in many of the large munition
factories of Petrograd indicate that
the new provisional g overnment of
Russia is meeting with increased in
ternal opposition.
Kronstadt, twenty miles west of
Petrograd, is the main fortress guard
ing the Russian capital and is the
main port of entry to the capital
from the Baltic Sea. The workmen's
and soldiers delegates there not on
ly have taken charge of the town,
but have declared that they do not
recognize the provisional govern
ment. The council announced that
all relations between Kronstadt and
Petrograd hereafter will be carried
out only through the Petrograd
branch of the workmen's and SOL
diers' delegates, which recently caus-
ed the overthrow of several members
of the Russian cabinet.
More than 12O of the largest fac
tories in Petrograd are threatened
with complete tie-up because of
strike demands made by workmen.
Several factories already have been
tied up by strikes and a Cancellation
board is endeavoring to bring about
an agreement between the workmen
and their employees.
Continuing his isolated attacks
against the French lines, the German
crown prince on Friday threw his
troops forward north of Moulin de
Laffaux, where the battlefront bends
northeast of Scissors, and against
the battle SCARED positions on Hill
304, on the Verdun front.
Checked Thursday in his attempt
to hold positions won on Mont Haul
in Champagne, the crown prince had
better success in his efforts to retake
the French line near Moulin de Laf-
faux. The Germans gained a foot
hold in some advanced trenches and,
while counter-attacks by the French
troops forced them to retire from
most of the elements taken, they
still maintain tenure Of portion of
them. French artillery fire suficed
to check the German efforts against
Hill 304, the Germans suffering
heavy losses.
There has been increased artillery
firing, in the Ypres sector in Belgium
Both London and Berlin comment in
their communications on the activity
of the heavy guns in that region.
The inactivity in infantry fighting
on the Arras portion of the front
during the last several weeks is
shown by the report of British cap
lures during May. These amounted
to SAL Germans and only one large
German gun. In April the British
took more than 10000 prisoners and
ST large guns and howitzers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
BELLEVUE ON HAND.

All the good friends from Belle
vue came to town last Friday to
take in the Orr meeting. AS a COM
munity Bellevue has more good citi-
zens and good livers than any place
we know. We are always glad to
see them in town.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06

"Life in the United States Navy"
is the title of a government picture
which Mr.. Pratt will show in connec-
ton with the travelogues. Mrs. Min
shall, the local postmistress, received
a telegram Tuesday morning stating
that the picture would be sent here. >,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
YOUNG MEXICANS
LEAVING THE U. S.

Laredo, Texas, June 4.-More than
800 Mexicans, mostly young men,
were waiting here when the Mexican
consulate opened today to get pass
ports to enter their native country.
1t is reported they are leaving the
United States because of the i'm
preston they are subject to draft.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
PROF. RISER HERE IN JULY.

Prof. Riser, the new Superinten-
dent of the city schools will arrive
in Abbeville about July 10th. to be-
gin his work for the fall session of
the schools. The people Of the city
will have a chance to meet him and
to get acquainted with him and Mrs.
Riser before the actual work begins.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
THE D. A.. R. MEETING.

The D. A. R. s will hold meeting
Wednesday afternoon at $50 o'clock
in the club rooms in the city hall.
All members are urged to be present.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06
THE STUDY CLUB.

The Study Club will resume its
regular meetings at the home of Mrs
G. A. Neuffer next Tuesday morn
ing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-06

Augusta, June 1.-Gen. Wood, in
an interview here tonight, said he
has received no orders to alter ori-
ginal plans for army cantonments,
and that if the number has been re-
duced, he is of the opinion that it is
only a temporary arrangement and
that all places in the department
designated for army camps will ul-
timately get them. Atlanta, Macon
and Columbia to get their camps at
once.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
MILLS MAKING WAR FLOUR. ;
New Product at Minneapolis Contains
II Per Cent CT tie Wheat Content

MINNEAPOLIS, Dee. 2s.--Minneap-
oli- mills have begun grinding "waI
flour under the new government reg
ulation> designed to save 100000
bushels OF wheat in the present crop
year. Under these regulations, which
provide for tae use Of ~ per cent of
the wheat berry, instead of about 80
per cent. two grades of hour will be
eliminated and the OUTPUT will be lis
ed as war -four Ct first and second
grades.
The change resulted in sharp rednc-
tion in bran prices and drop in the
prices OF other bv-produets is expected.
Several milling companies were com
PEELED to suspend operations Temporal
rily boeaure OF lack of proper equip
ment for grinding the new -four.
Members OF the food administ ration
milling division said that because Of
The large saprly of flour now on the
market, it would be some time before
var flour reaches the consumer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28


sions rates on large number Of COM
modities are reduced
The. decision points out that there can
be no question, in view OF actual results,
that the railways require greater revenues
and must have them if proper efficiency is
to be maintained and the demands OF the
country for transportation at all adequate
y met.
The increased rates allowed, the judg-
ment states, will certainly not equal the
increase in costs to which the railways are
subject and which are not in any way
attributable to the railway management
With regard TO the increase in passen-
ger rates, the Judgment states that cit
is in the public interest with view to
conserving coal, railway facilities and
man-power that passenger travel should
be as light as possible. so as to facilitate
efficient freight movement"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
TO CALL CLASS ONE
UNDER NEW DRAFT
Men Are to Be Summoned Before Final
Is Per Cent of the Old Draft
Are Selected

MONTPELIER, Dec 2S.--Gov. H f.
Graham yesterday received an important
notice relative 10 the last 10 per cent of
the drafted men and, through the Office
OF the adjutant general, was sent out the
following notice, which provides that class
| under the new regulations will be used
before the last 10 per cent under the old
regulations are drawn.
This information is published for your
guidance:
Il Reference department OF commerce,
page 245, S. S. r. Hereafter instead Of
writing "A letter the secretary OF commerce
viii indorse his approval on the face OF
supporting aftidavits which he has con-
sidered favorab'y and VIII not write a
letter.
- 1t has been decided that there viii
be no more formal calls for deferred per,
centages OF the present quota before Feb.
Is While boards should, until they
have enough men finally classify in class
!, send forward promptly men selected
under the old regulations TO make up de-
fIciencies in calls already made, the re-
suit OF this decision will be that we shall
be able to give the benefit OF the neg
classification system to all men whose
order numbers are SO late az to place
them within deferred percentages OF the
present call. Calls will, however, be made
very shortly under the provisions 0, see
tion l49 for the special class OF men there
mentioned For the sake OF composing
the public mind and for the convenience
OF registrants this information ought "a
be given wide dissemination
BY direction OF the governor
Fl. r. JOHNSON, Colonel
Acting AdIutant General
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
BLISS CHIEF OF STAFF.
He Will Be Recalled 10 Active Duty
an.i Kept in Present Place.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 2S-Secretary
Baker has announced that General Bliss
would be recalled to active duty and reap
pointed chief OF staff He also said
MAJOR General Biddle would be continued
as assistant chief Of staff The decision
To reappoint General Bliss is regarded in
army circles as an extraordinary comph-
nent, since it has rarely been the case
in any army that a retired officer has
headed the military machine.
The task Of preparing the army for war
has rested almost wholly on the shoulders
OF General Bliss from the start. Prior 70
his trip 10 Europe to attend the great
war conference with Colonel House, officers
who served with him feared lis health
would not stand the terrific strain He
has been almost continuously at his desk
NJ all hours OF the day and night. The
European trip, however not only put
him into the closest possible touch with
war conditions ior which the country IS
preparing, but also served to give him a
needed lcst from the cares 81 his post.
ami he came back much refreshed
General Bliss was assistant chief of
staff when war was declared.
Major General Scott, chief of staff. was
sent with former senator koOt to Russia
soon after the declaration. however, and
the work OF army building devolvcd upon
the assistant to be continued when he
was appointed Chief on General Scots
retirement
On his return from Europe General
Bliss reported verbally to the President
on the deliberations OF the allied confer
cnc4. extending his statements latcg in a
carefully prepared written report.
In addition 70 his other duties the gen,
eral is senior army member OF Secretary
Bakers new war council One OF the
tasks OF that body is the formulation OF
recommendation for legislation needed
| By the army.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
McAdoo Asks Help of Every Good Citizen
To Make Railroads Equal to War Demands

WASHINGTON 28-Secretary cAdoo
first public his appointment director general rail
that until he
his policies railroad operation will be conducted through
listing railroad organization
g This task is of great magnitude and difficulty said Mr.
MAdoo be all
the
intelligent
good citizen this great
The railroads thoroughly unified
will probably the 1918 Victory will depend
We efficiency unless
railroads are equal to the demands of the situation
q the that problem will be taken hold
of vigorously and that plans and policies will be announced from time
rapidly is possible them.
Meanwhile conducted through
with all the the
behalf efficiency satisfactory operation.
general railroads. upon invitation Of
building disposal
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
CANADA RAISES RATES.
Increase in Passenger and Freight
Tariffs Granted to Railroads

OTTAWA. Ont. Dee % A decision by
the board OF railway commissioners pro
vides for Is per cent increase in passen.
ger rates in all parts OF Canada with the
exception Of British Columbia, where the
maximum rate is now three cents per
mile 1t permits, also, subject to hmita-
tions Of the Crows Nest agreement and
certain specific limitations, an increase in
railroad freight rates OF approximately 10
per cent in the west and u per cent in
the east. The Crows Nest agreement was
made by the Canadian Pacific railway
with the government, and by its PROV
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
SAYS SUGAR SHOULD DROP.
Nine Cents Pound the Price Predict
Cd by Rclph at End of January.

NEW YORK, Dee. y. Within two
weeks virtually every sugar refinery in
the country will he in operation, accord
ing to George NJ. Rolph, head OF the sugar
division Of the food administration BY
the end Of January. he said 5000 tons
Of sugar will have been brought in and
the consumer then should get sugar at
cents instead OF the present price Of
10 cents He added that about $4,000
tons of raw sugar are being loaded on
ships at Port Rico and Cuba OF else are
on the way here.
Negotiations for the purchase of large
part of the Cuban sugar crop estimated at
100000 tons, for the use OF the United
States and its Allies virtually have been
completed by the International Commit.
tee and the Cuban committee appointed
by President Menocal Of Cuba The price
was said to be $3.50 hundred pounds,
fob. Cuba. Sir Joseph White Todd and
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
PROMOTIONS FOR TWO MEN.
Mcntpelie.. and Barre Volunteers Are
Elevated in Rank

MONTPELIER, Dee. oS.-Edwin
Steele, son of Senator and Mrs. F. !.
Steele. who month ago left Norwich
university, enlisting in the engineering
corps. has been promoted to the rank
of sergeant aud assigned TO Camp
Meade. He is under age and there
fore cannot qualify for lieutenancy.
Earle Williams of Barre. pitcher for
Dartmouth lat year, who enlisted at
the close of the college year in the sig
ual corps, has been promoted to the
rank OF sergeant. lie has been at
Camp Jackson. South Carolina, and is
selected for the third officers training
camp at Little Silver, \. ].
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28

J. Ramsey Drake, British members Of
tic international committee have been
making a tour OF the Cuban sugar fields
as q result OF the negotiations started
some time ago. Cuban producers will
make every effort to forward their new
crop sugars as fast as ships can b. oh
tanned The stringency will be relieved
further by release for domestic con
sumption OF 1000 tons OF sugar consigned
for Swedish shipment now held here
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Now Available
Steam Heated Apartment

To let--nice, little apartment on Main
street, third floor front, living room,
bed room, kitchen, gas stove, bath
room, store room; plenty of light, jan
;tor service. Price $500 per month.
Only reliable people wanted. Address,
Apartment, care Reformer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Offices TO Rent

fees to let in Ullery Building. VIII be
arranged and painted to suit tenants.
One suitable for small second-foor store.
Apply to j. G. Ullery on the premises.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
BARRE LICENsEE IN TROUBLE.
Martin Mcmahon Under $500 Bail Ow
ing to Alleged Violation.

BARRE, Dec. 2s.-Martin Mcmahon,
owner OF first class license place in
this city, was Yesterday placed under
500 bail, having pleaded not guilty
to q charge of selling liquor by the
bottle to Neil Knapp of Cabot. He
has enga gcd counsel and will fight the
case.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
SaWmiII For Sale

Having traded for the L. E. Jenison
sawmill in South Windham, will sell
the same cheap for cash. This is Chase
mill, so h. p. Ames boiler; 40 h. p.
Fritch engine; two saws, two blowers,
nearly new; double edger. This mill is
all in good condition and ready to start
any day. o. D. PARKER, South Lon
donderry, VT,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28

Hall the fun of having a Job seems to
be the privilege OF striking when you
want to.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
StitChers Wanted

Experienced OH overalls, coats and
khaki pants. Steady work assured at
good prices. Apply in person or by
n all to Granite Overall Co., Nashua,
N. H., or w. II. Haywood Walnut
Street, Brattlcboro, VT.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28

WANTED-Pupil nurses at tho Tam
ton State Hospital, also attendants,
male and female. For particulars ad.
dress Dr. Arthur V. Goss, Superintend-
cnt of the Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton, Mass. lj6.tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
NJ Manufacturing
or STORAGE

To let, two floors Q,2oo feet each) in
Unery Building Annex. Suitable for
manufacturing or storage. Reasonable
rent-right on Main street. Apply to
j. G. Ullery, Ullery Building.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-28
Advertised Letters.

Glennon, Alfred Laurhc, J. G. Walton.
Frank IL. Whiting.