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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
CoNFERs WITH NAVY MEN.

Washington, Feb. 22.- H. A: s. Franklin, president of the Inter national Mercantile Marine, owner of the American Line, conferred today with Secretary Daniels and Assistant Roosevelt. None of the officials would comment on the pur- pose of the conference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
LINER HITS A MINE.

New York, Feb. 22.-Reports that the White Star liner Celtic hit a mine February 14th and was lowed back into Liverpool in a damaged condition were brought here today by passengers on the Philadelphia from that port
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
TWO KILLED WHEN SHIP
 RUNS INTO SEA MINE

LONDON, Feb. 22.-Lloyd's an nounces that the British steamer Lady Ann, 1,O16 tons, has been sunk by striking a mine. Two of the crew were killed and five in ujrcG. The captain and eighteen men are missing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
FOUR THOUSAND BOATS AND SIXTY
 THOUSAND MEN FIGHTING J BOATS
CHICAGO CHILDREN TO
 SALUTE OLD GLORY

CHICAGO. Feb. %. By order of the school board yesterday the salute Of the flag will be a weekly obsery- aucc by the 375,OOO pupils in the Chicago public schools. The first observ- aucc will be next Monday when Che children will re- peat:
 "I pledge allegiance Co the American daE and the re- public for which it stands; one nation indivisiblc. with liberty and justice for all."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
George Washington
IN AGAIN. OUT AGAIN,
 MAYBE, PERHAPS, YET

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22.- Berlin dispatches again re- port that the American sail oTs aboard the British Var rowdalc, captured in the raid on the Atlantic, have been released. This is the third time this report has been received, two other re- ports being denied.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
THOUSANDS OF WAR PRISONERS TELLING
 THE GERMAN SOIL

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 22.-Germany is now employing 75oO0O prisoners of war as farm laborers. General Groeuer. head of the Army feeding department, made this statement Co the Reichstag committee today The general stated that more soil was under cultivation now than in nor nal times.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
GERARD REACHES MADRID ON HIS
 WAY TO THE U. S,

MADRID, Feb 22.-Unitcd States Ambassador James w. Gerard, re- called from Germany on account of the breaking off Of diplomatic re- lations with that nation, arrived here this afternoon. He will re- main here several days then go to tho coast and take a steamer en- route to the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
OFF WITH LIQUOR PERMITS

SEATTLE. Feb. %. - The permit system for liquor in Washington will be abolished the moment President Wilson signs the prohibitiye measure transportation of liquor to dry territory, and which has passed both houses of Congress.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
WASHINGTON euARDsMEN
 GET BIC WELCOME. HOME

SEATTLE. Feb. 22-The Washing. ton Guardsmen, who have been on the border, returned this afternoon and were given rousing welcome af- ter the parade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
McAOoo ANNOUNCES THE
 ENGAGEMENT OF DAUGHTER

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-The en- gagement of Secretary McAddo'5 daughter, Mona HazelhUrst. to Ferdi- hand DeMohrcuschildt, second secre- tary in the Russian Embassy, was announced last evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
STEAMER MOVEMENT and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

 Jefferson will be due 10 arrive at midnight tonight with one days mail.
 Princess Sophia will be due northbound tomorrow night. Will have one days mail. Northwestern sailed from Se- attle this morning and vii be due Co arrive Sunday. bringing one and half days mail. AI.Ki sailed north last night and will be due to arrive Mon- day.
 SCHEDULED sAlLINGS Spokane is scheduled to sail northbound tomorrow night. Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Sunday. Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail from Seattle March 2nd. Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Tuesday. Prince Albert is scheduled to sail from Prince Rupert next Wednesday
 SoUTHsOU SAILINGS City of Seattle will be due southbound tonight at ' o'clock
 Admiral Farragut is expected southbouud next Monday. Alaska is expected sOuthbound next Tuesday.
 Jefferson will be due south bound tomorrow night. Admiral Goodrich is scheduled to sail for Sitka tonight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
PREDICTS A BREAK.

Berlin, Feb. 22.-The Frankfurt CT Zeitung predicts a break between Washington and Vienna within a short time and diplomatic relations will be severed. The situation is already at a tense issue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
SENATE REMEMBERS DAY

WASHINGTON, Feb, 22.-senator John D. Works, of California, read George Washingtons farewell ad. dress in the Senate today recogniz- ing the birthday of the American hero.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
IPHILADEL9HlA WOMEN
 MOE THE FOOD DEALERS

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22. -- Food rlotmg occurred here this afternoon Women numbering several hundreds, mostly Jews, attacked the closed shops of the dealers and endeaYored to carry away provisions. Reserve policemen were called out to scat ter the rioters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
SUFFRAGE IS GIVEN
 TO WOMEN OF MAINE

AUGUSTA, Me, Feb. 22-By a unanimous vote the Senate today adopted the House resolution provld- ing for woman suffrage by const.- tutlonnl amendment, The measure now goes to the governor for his signature.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
CABLE REPORTS FOR 24 HOURS ENDING AT 8 100 A. M
S U M MARY

The weather continues generally the Territory except the upper light snow has been attended by 16deree rise temperature yesterday morning lnca ing pressure change colder middle and western districts. M B. SUMMERS, Meteorologi8t.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
TWO KNOW ABOUT FLEET.

Washington, Feb. 22. = It was announced this afternoon that only President Wilson and, Secretary of the Navy Daniels know of the pres ent whereabouts of the Atlantic fleet. During the last two days secret instructions have been issued not only on the Atlantic and Gulf but also to the Pacific Coast fleet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-22
Administration Officials Are Trying to Disguise the Seriousness of
 Situation.
NEWS BEING CENSORED
Both Army and Navy Have Men Who Suppress All Movements, MiIitiaS
 Given Warnings.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Admin- istration officials, including both President Wilson and Secretary of State Lansing, do not disguise the fact that the German situation is daily growing graver and that if orders have not been issued to the German submarines to prevent an overt act only a miracle can pre- vent war!
 Only those in the various depart nents know what steps are being ,aken to prepare this country for its own defense in the German sub narinie blockade. The lack of war preparation news is due to the fact that two cenSors pass on all news matter before it is given out to the correspondents.
 Major Donald M'Arthur is re- sponsible for seeing that no news of importance bearing on army movements is passed out for pubh- cation while Lieut.. Commander Charles Belknap, U. s. N., has been assigned to the navy department for similar duties.
 It is known that orders have been sent to all state militia com manders to be prepared at "A hours notice to take the field.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
CHANGES In
( FOCAL MILL
CIRCLES HERE
w. b. Todd Made Superintendent at
Buffalo; w. III. Gibson Superin-
tendent at Union-Other Mat

There have been several changes in
msits circles in and near Union recent
lys w; B. Todd, who has been assist
ant superintendent of Buffalo, has been
made superintendent there, while w.
HI. Gibson has been made superin-
tehdent of Union mills.
MIR. Todd has for a number of years
been with the Buffalo mills, having
had several promotions heretofore.
His being placed in this important po-
sition attests his thorough qualifica-
ton for so important a position.
MIR. Gibson is man of wide exper-
fence in the mill business and he comes
to Union from Fairmont mill, where
he held an important position in that
mill.
h. K. Drew, for several years with
the Union-B Buffalo Mills company, has
accepted position with the Orange
burg Manufacturing company, as vice
president and general manager of
their plant at Orangeburg.
The Union-Buffalo Mills company
and Monarch mills have put into eff
feet Q higher scale of wages, the raise
going into effect May 1. Ottaray mill
has, it is understood, granted fire.
house rent to the operatives.
All the mills throughout the county
have made faithful attempt to en-
courage the operatives to plant gar
dens sand thus help themselves in the
present situation Of high costs for
foodastuffs. Land has been furnished,
ptowing has been done and frequently
seed xhave been furnished free to the
operatiyes.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
Disaster Faces Unifed STATES
|f U-B0af Warfare Continues
HIGHWAY COMMISSION
VISITS GREENVILLE
Plans to Receive Bids May 22- Hope
to Begin Work June 1.

The Union Township Highway Com
mission made a trip to GreenviIle
Wednesday, going by way of Fountain
Inn and thence to Greenville, where
they Investigated the road building
now going on in Greenville county.
The commissioners were trying to find
out more about the methods and the
cost of building macadam, and, par
ticularly top-soil roads. The commits
sion was highly pleased with the top
soil road building.
The commissioners held a meeting
recently and organized for work. A..
G. Kennedy was elected chairman and
E. w. Stone secretary. They propose
to open bids for the sale of the bonds
on May %. The bonds to go to the
highest responsible bidder.
AS soon as the bonds are sold the
necessary preliminary surveys will be
made and work will begin perhaps
about June /.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
ANNUAL MEETING HELD
LAST MONDAY EVENING
BIG HOME TALENT PRODUCTION.
The Pirates of Penzance Comic Opera
in High School Auditorium.

Over 100 are to take part in the
big show, "The Pirates," and splen-
did production is promised.
The cast is capable, the choruses
effective and the special features by
the children are we'll worth the price
of admission alone.
There will be a chorus of pirates,
policemen, cowboy, girls, Indians, Lii
liputians and wood nymphs.
The opera, "The Pirates," is to be
given under the auspices of the Ladies'
Society of the Episcopal church and
the personal direction of Mr.. Albert
l.. Baker, Willis Music Co., Chicago.
The performances given in johnson
City and Spartanburg were accounted
to be above the average, in point of
merit, and worthy of the generous
patronage of the public at large.
The full cast of characters and en-
tire personnel will be given in our
next issue. Wait for the Pirates op-
era; it will be here soon.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
Last Weeks Submarine Toll
Was 100000 Tons
Governors and State Representatives
Receive Facts From Government
Officials Conference
Held Wednesday.

gram for exercising a more direct con-
troll over the country's shipping and
shipbuilding facilities, Chairman Den
man, of the shipping board, said esti-
mates had been reaching the board of
100000 tons of shipping sunk in one
week. The present worlds ship tom
mage is estimated at less than 50,00,-
900 tons.
Ship Construction.
A bureau of navigation report pre-
pared recently estimated the worlds
ship construction in 1916 at slightly
less than 100000 tons. If the Ger
mans keep up their present rate of
destruction officials admit without
hesitation that their campaign threat
ems to sweep clean the seas.
"The seriousness of the situation is
apparent" said Chairman Denman to-
day. when we consider the present
productivity of world ship yards and
their highest output likely within the
next. four months, the entire produc-
tion will not exceed one-fifth of the
monthly loss at the rate given by Sec
retary Lane. The Shipping Boards
figures do not reach that high total,
but they are sufficiently large to make
the situation extremely grave.
Problem Nation Faces.
The federal government took into it's
confidence governors and other State
representatives and outlined the prob
lens the nation faces. Cabinet heads
explained the situation and asked aid
in putting into effect the governments
war measure.
At a second conference tomorrow
the Council of National Defense will
present definite program to the
States for coordinating their work in
carrying out military and economic
plans.
President Wilson received the dele
gates today at the White House and
urged that the States draw all ener-
gies and efforts together into common
action,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04

and large credit is due her for hel
efforts. The parade traversed all the
principal streets of the city, and would
have gone even into others, had not
an ugly cloud in the skies appeared to
warn the people of the fast-approach-
ing storm. This cloud also kept q
vast number of cars and people away
and if it had not appeared, there would
doubtless have been at least a hun
dred cars in line.
Health Officer Gilbert has been busy
this week, and he is still busy moving
rubbish away from our town. People
whose trash has not been carted away
are asked to phone him and he will
get it moved for them.
Saturday will be "Tin Can and Va
cant Lot" Day. The school children
are asked on that day to prepare
themselves with "big stick" and go
out to clean up the vacant lots in the
city. They are asked to pick up old
rubbish, brush, etc., and pile it for
the trash man. The tin cans are to
be gathered up by the children, and
each child who brings 25 or more cans
to the nearest spot mentioned below
will be given a movie ticket or SC in
money; to the boy or girl bringing the
largest number of cans a prize of
$3.50 has been offered and the next
largest number at all the counting
spots, and not each of the spots. Chill
dren at Monarch, Ottaray and the low
er end Of East Main street will take
their cans after o'clock to the vacant
lot below Mrs. M. J. Mabry on the
lands of the ,Jno. A. FAINT Real Estate
company. Children living in the CEN
trail portion of town will take their
cans to the vacant lot between the old
Nicholson hall and the tin warehouse.
Children living on the lower end of
South Church street and the Knitting
mills will take their cans to the in
tersection of Cohen and S. Church
streets in front of Summers store.
Children living in West Union will
bring their cans to the lot back of ].
F. Cheeks store.
The committee cannot get to the
above spots until after 8 o'clock, so
the children who have gathered up
their cans will bring them to which
ever place above is nearest them be-
tween and 5 o'clock.
The finance committee of the cam
paign still lacks about $4,000 of hav-
ing enough to finance it, and those who
wish to contribute, no matter how lit
tie, are asked to send it to one of the
members Of the finance committee.
Clean, up, paint up, and keep it up.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
TO GO TO OGLETHORPE.

Hood Worthy, son of Mr.. Hugh
Worthy of this county, Hunter Harris,
son Of Mr.. w. D. Harris and James
Hunter, son of Capt. j. E. Hunter of
Union were among the hundred and
nine members of the graduating class
at Clemson College who offered their
services to the country recently and
they will go to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ca,
to enter the three months Officers
Training School, leaving here on the
18th Of May. The authorities of Glenn
son have dispensed with the gradual
ing exercises this year, but will issue
each member of the class his diploma
some time in June. These fine young
fellows will worthily represent Union
county, of that we feel sure.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
STOOD EXAMINATION.

Mr.. John Wilbanks, who for several
years has held a responsible position
with the Citizens National Ban khere,
went to Greenwood this week, where
he applied for a commission in the
Officers Reserve Corps, and will be
ordered to Ft. Oglethorpe, Ca, for
three months in the training camp
there, beginning May ID, provided his
passes the preliminary examination.
Mr.. Wilbanks is young man of fine
character and since locating in Union
he has won the respect of the entire
community.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
MAGISTRATE IMPOSED FINE.

Z. q. Peyton, white, and Henry
Hawkins, colored, were convicted in
magistrate Mann's court here a few
days ago upon the charge of enticing
labor to leave the county. Peyton was
flned $500 and Hawkins was fined
$4,000. He is from Knoxville, Tenn.
Hawkins is resident of Union. For
quite while the colored population
OF Union and Union county has been
furnishing large numbers who have
at various times left these parts for
other sections of the country. Only
last Sunday quite large number left
for Ohio and other points. High wages
and other glittering promises are held
out to the colored people and they fall
for the seeming great opportunity.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
DINNER FOR THE VETERANS.

The annual dinner for the Veterans
of Union county will be served on Sat-
urday, May 5, at IL o'clock in the
storeroom corner Main and Mountain
streets. The address will be deliv-
cred by Col. D. P. Duncan at the Edi-
sonia theatre. The Veterans are re-
quested to assemble at the high school
building. The Boy Scouts and chap
ters of Children of the Confederacy
are requested to escort the Veterans
on this day.
All members of the chapter are ex-
pected to assist in serving the dinner.
The public is cordially invited to the
address at 10 o'clock at the Edisonia.
Mrs. F. M. Farr,
Pres. VIM. Wallace Chapter, u. d. G..
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
"UNION SUITS"
BETTER NOW
Clean Up Campaign Makes the
Town a Better Place TO
Live In.

The "Clean-Up and Paint-Up" cam
paign is doing wonders in Union this
week. Folks are cleaning their houses
and yards; and some place, which
haven't been cleaned up in years will
be spick and span before the week is
over.
Everywhere you see people trim.
ming hedges, cutting lawns, pruning
trees, fixing up their walks and fences
and generally making Union more
beautiful and healthful.
Last Monday afternoon, the opening
day of the campaign, at o'clock, q
grand parade started at the high
school, led by the big fire truck car
rying the firemen and Mayor Whar-
ton. The fire truck was appropriately
decorated with banners, flags. etc., to
boost the campaign, and make quite
an attractive leader. The big truck
was Immediately followed by the fire.
mems racing rig, which carried the
city police. The Boy Scouts, the only
marching aggregation in the parade,
followed, and they marched like real
soldiers going to the front. Behind
the Boy Scouts came about SO auto
mobiles, trucks and Fords, all gaily
decorated, to bespeak for the "Clean-
Up" campaign the support and coop
Grafton of all the people of Union.
The Clifford Seminary girls, appro-
priately dressed in white, with white
caps, riding in quartette of Hudson
Super-Sixes, carried brooms and other
cleaning utilities, and made an at
tractive feature.
Then there was truck full of small
boys, swatting the fly, over which flew
banner urging the people to "swat
the fly"
A very pretty scene in the parade
was bevy of Unions prettiest chill
dren, years old, riding in a
gaily decorated truck, bearing ban
ners reading: "Clean Up Union and
Save the Children" Many other feat
ures. too numerous to mention, crown
ed the event with success.
Miss Edna Tinsley was chairman of
the committee to arrange the parade,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
BAPTIST SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION

The Union County Baptist conven-
ton met Sunday with the Westside
Baptist church, Rev. j. B. Bozeman
pastor. The attendance from the
churches and Sunday schools of the
county was not full, but those who did
attend enjoyed the day, and the con-
gregation was large. Splendid music
was rendered by large choir and a
number of inspiring addresses were
made. Rev. Alonzo Finch, pastor of
Mon-Aetna church, preached the SER
mon for the convention.
The next convention, which is on
the next fifth Sunday, will be held with
Lower Fair Forest church.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
TEACHERS TO BE ENTERTAINED.

The teachers of the public schools
are to be the guests of the Grand
theatre Saturday to witness the pro-
duction of "Snow White" This play
features dainty, adorable Marguerite
Clarke and in the various cities where
it has been played, scored success, and
always plays a return engagement.
The teachers are invited to come
any time Saturday that suits their
convenience and the Grand theatre
deems it special privilege TO be al
lowed to entertain them.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04

Washington, May 2.-The enormous
inroads on the worlds shipping made
by German submarines within the last
few weeks has brought to American
government officials a full realization
of the disaster that faces the United
States and the Allies if the undersea
warfare is not checked.
Governors and State representa-
tives, here today for a national de-
tense conference, will take home to
their people a message from the gov
ernment emphasizing the menace to
America and urging that there must
be the fullest coordination by the
States in war preparation if Germany
is to be defeated.
Grave Statement.
Secretary Lane told the conference
that the great destruction of ships
was threatening the existence of Great
Britain and France and menacing the
United States. No one, he said, knew
the exact tonnage of ships lost recent
ly, but estimates put last weeks sub
marine toll at 100000 tons. Later he
explained that this estimate probably
was TOO hlSh.
Secretary Lansing in a statement
declared the seriousness of the subma-
rine situation could not be exaggerated
and that it was time the country
awoke to the true facts. Reports to
the State department give total of
--90 vessels>lost in one week, figures
p uch higher than any contained in
Iecent British announcements.
Rate of Destruction.
The British mission announced that
the rate of destruction in recent weeks
had continued unchanged and that il
showed no alarming increases. All it's
members agree the situation is criti-
cal, however, and that the combined
shipbuilding facilities of the world can
meet the peril only if their output
is increased tremendously.
Announcing the governments pro-
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-05-04
REV. w. w. WAKEFIELD
WEDS IN KENTUCKY

Cards have been received in the city
announcing the marriage of Rev. w.
d. Wakefield and Mrs. Kate C. Hinkle
of Louisville, KY, on Monday, April
30th, at the home of the bride.
Mr.. Wakefield was the much-be-
loved pastor of the First Baptist
church at this place for several years
and still holds warm place in the
affections of the people of all denomi-
nations. The community is a unit in
wishing for him long life filled with
happiness.
Mrs. Wakefield is secretary of the
State w. M. U. of Kentucky and is a
young woman of unusual ability and
sweetness of character,