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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
SPAIN PRESENTS PROPOSAL
Pope is Believed to Be Actuated by
Highest Motives.

Washington, Aug. 14.-The an
nouncement is made that the Span
ish ambassador at Rome had deliver
ed the Pope's peace proposal to the
Italian government led to the belief
that the Spanish minister here might
convey it to this government. There
is no disposition to ascribc any but
the lottiest motives to the Pope in
accepting the peace proposals ema-
mating from Vienna, but the first
question to be raised was what is
proper division of responsibility be-
tween the Central Powers and the
Pope. 1t is important to know
whether the proposal came from
Viena or Berlin originally The en-
tente diplomats agree that it did not
come from any of the allied capitals
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
DANIELS FIRES NAVY LEAGUE
Secretary Demands Resignation of
Colonel Thompson and All Active
Officials.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Immediate
resignation Of Colonel Robert M.
Thompson, and other active members
of the navy league, is requested in
a letter sent to Colonel Thompson by
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels and
made public tonight.
Secretary Daniels predicates his re-
quest on the alleged falsity Of a state
ment put Que by the navy league in-
timating that the investigation of the
explosion Of the Mare Island navy
yard on July 8 has been held up by
orders from any officials, acting under
"infuence exerted by powerful labor
interests"
Secretary Daniels letter is bitter
arraignment Of the present officials
Of the navy league Of which Colonel
Thompson is president. In a supple
mental statement, Secretary Daniels
goes further He charactcrizes the
action Of the navy league and its
officers, as "too contemplate to de-
serve notice."
In his lcttnr Secretary Daniels re-
fcrs to an offer from the navy league
to cooperate with the Navy Depart
ment in every manner possible and a
suggestion from Colonel Thompson
that the present administration in the
organization was ready to resign if
deemed proper by Mr.. Daniels. He
then says: ,.
"In view, however, of the false and
slanderous statement given out today
by the navy league, / am writing to
say that the chief service which you
and the other active officials of the
navy league can render to the navy is
to resign at once and permit the
league to be directed by those who is
crisis like the present could not per-
NIT a statement to be given out to
the public which attempts to discroIft
the entire Navy Department and
which will be read with disgust and
contempt by every honest citizen of
America"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
WILL BE SOLD AT CHARLESTON
First New Bale for This State Ship
ped From Marion.

Marion, Aug. 14.-The first bale Of
cotton raised in South Carolina dur
ing 1917 was produced in Marion
County and was brought on this mar
ket today by Butler General, colorcd
man. This cotton has been shipped
by express to Charleston tonight and
will be sold on the Charleston Ex-
change tomorrow. Great interest is
being manifested here as to what
price this cotton will bring.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
BE sure TO READ
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For those Who Secure Signatures to
Hoover Pledge Cards, for Conserva-
ton of Foods and Registration
Cards, on August 21st, Registra-
tiOn Day.

First: This is a request from your
President of the United States
Second: Be courteous and friendly.
Avoid controversies. Make it your
business to reach every woman and
every cook who has charge of house
hold in the section assigned you, also
every restaurant and Motel keeper,
and chief.
Third: The county should be sub
divided into townships with a chair
man in each township and let her in
turn select her township committee,
who could either collect their women
at the churches and school houses in
each township, or make q house to
house canvass, whichever method in
their judgment seems best.
Fourth: Cities should be divided
into wards, precincts and blocks, and
placed in charge of captains, and each
group of women given certain num-
Der of blocks.
Fifth: Women should 20 out in
twos in canvassing homes.
Sixth: Have plenty of women SO
that the work may be done quickly.
Before sending them out get them
all together and explain why we are
asked to sign these cards, and to what
it will lead.
Seventh: In the country, automo-
biles should be provided by patriotic
men and each section definitely as
signed t osome group of two women.
Eighth: Remember this is most
important task in which you have the
privilege of assisting. South Caro-
lima must make a good showing in
pledging its women for the conserva-
ton of foods.
Ninth: In getting women to sign
the registration cards make brief
explanation in each case that the
country needs the services of women
during the war just as much as the
services of men, and that patriotic
women must be willing to do what
ever they can to help their Govern
ment.
Tenth: Push the signing as rapidly
as possible when once it is begun.
Eleventh: Work should begin at
once, as soon as your county is thor
oughly organized and ready to go
ahead.
Twelfth: Have the cards signed in
your presence and bring them to the
chairman Of your Woman's Commit
tee, who will turn them over to the
Chairman of the County Council of
Defense.
Thirteenth: The Chairman of the
County Council will then express the
Hoover cards to Herbert Hoover, Food
Administrator, Washington, D. c.
Fifteenth: The registration cards
shall be turned over to the chairman
of each county and retained by her
at the county seat. Summary copies
in duplicate shall be sent to Mrs. j.
l.. Visanska, State Registrar, Char
lesion, S. C.,)who keeps one summary
and sends the other to the National
headquarters Of the Woman's Com
mittee, 1914 N. St., N. w., Washing
ton, d. c., so that if the services of
the women registered in different de-
partments are needed by the Govern
ment, they will know definitely whcr
to find thos qualified for service. OF
course this service is voluntary, no.
compulsory.
Mrs. f. Louise MayCs, Chairman,
South Carolina Division, Woman's
Council Of Defense.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
POPE IS WORKING
HARD FOR PEACE
Pope Bendict Sends Proposals to End
War to All Belligerents.
He Suggests the Restoration of Bel
Gium, Serbia and Roumania and
Peaceful Solution of Other Prob
lens.

Rome, Aug. 14.-Peace proposals
by Pope Benedict which have been
delivered to all the bclligerent ma
tions, suggest the restoration of Bel
gium, Serbia, Rumania and the
peaceful solution of the problems of
Alsace-Loraine, Trent, Trieste and
Poland, according to reports from
vatican sources.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
Washington Receives POpe's Proposals

Washington, Aug. 14.-The Pope
declares that the injuries of the
belligcrents are so great that there
should be no thought of reparaton
except for the return OF all territory.
The proposals insist that the German
colonies be returned, and complete
sovereignty be granted Belgium.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
Would Reduce Armaments.

Washington, Aug. 14.-Thc reduc-
tion of armaments, the settlement Of
all international disputes by arbitra-
ton, the freedom of the seas, no re-
taliatory after the war economic
struggle for the supremacy in world
trade are the foundations of the
Pope's peace proposals.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
London Sums Up Pope's Terms of
Peace.

London, Aug. 14.-Summed up, the
Pope's proposals for peace are for
d restoration of the status quo ante
bellium, leaving the questions of the
readjustment of the frontiers to un-
defined Subsequent negotiations"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
TWO HUNDRED GENERALS
President NOminates General Officers
For the Army.

Washington, Aug. 14.--The .nomi-
nation of more than two hundred
major generals and brigadier gener-
ais has been sent to the senate by
President Wilson. The list includes
all National Guard general officers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
CHINA ENTERS WAR;

London, Aug. 14.-Reutcr's News
Agensy, Uimited) has been officially
informed that China has declared
war on Germany and Austria Hun
gary, dating from 10 o'clock this
morning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
EXPORT FIGURES OF
THE UNITED STATES
ARE REMARKABLE
June, 1917, Shows Heavy Increase,
Especially in Prices
Obtained.
LESS CORN; MORE COST
Dollar Dwindles Faster Than Quar-
tity Gains-World Must
Beat Germany.

Washington, Aug. 14.-According to
the statement just published by the
Department of Commerce, the United
States sent abroad nearly three times
as much wheat in June, 1917, as jn
June, 1916.
1t will be interesting to see how the
July figures, when they come out, are
affected by the fact that President
Wilson's embargo on certain exports
to neutral nations went into effect
July 1, 1917.
If the United States had not de-
clared state of war with Germany
the situation as to exports Of food
stuffs would not have been different,
except that it would have been harder
in that case to put the embargo on
the next-door-t Germany neutrals
The eagerness of our producers to sel}
abroad at famine prices would have
been just as great, and the reflex ac-
tion upon prices at home would pos.
sibly have been worse, because there
is less objection to using war powers
of domestic price control when we are
at war than when we are not
Astonishing Statistics.
Our entire exports of breadstuffs
amounted to $73,442, 900 in June last,
according to the Department of Com,
merce. The same figures for June,
1916, were $26,823,OO0. For June,
1914, before the great war in Europe
began, the breadstuff exports amount
ed to only $13,363,O00. Measured in
dollars, we are now sending the rest
of the world-chiefy anti-Teutonic
Europe presumably-about six and a
half times the breadstuffs we were
sending in the months before the con.
f1ict started.
But the increase in quantity Of en-
ports has not been SO great as the
increase in their value. The dcarth
abroad has been rapidly thrusting up
prices, as we all know, and none
knows where the rise will stop.
The 100000 bushels Of wheat we
exported in June, 1916, were worth
$7,477 900; the 15,800,0O0 bushels we
exported in June, 1917, were worth
$43, 100000. These are the official
valuations.
The 100000 bushels of corn we en-
ported last June brought $G,1G6,OO0;
the 100000 bushels in June of lasi
year brought $3,994 900! Actually
less corn brought very much more
money.
AS compared with 1916, the June
gain in quantity of exports, but do
show a whopping rise in prices
There is great gain III both guam
tity and prices, it goes without say
ing, when the comparison is between
1917 and the antc-war period
The Dwindling Dollar.
The world has got to bring the war
with Germany to as quick an end as
possible in order to live. \ half a
dollar before the war was as good as
a dollar today. This has taken place
in three years.
Though only one Of many nations
at war, we have to contemplate cx.
pcnditurcs totaling perhaps $4,000.
100000 the first year. When the
Crusaders roo years ago sought the
and Of Venice in the great cxpedi-
ton which captured Constantmoplc,
the rich Vcnctians thought their Doge
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-08-15
AMERICAN SAILORS
BODY WASHED ASHORE

Queenstown, Aug. 14.-The body of
James Henry Bush, fireman on an
American torpedo boat destroyer, was
washed ashore here yesterday.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
Surefhing Prediction Forces
AffeII 10 Knock Out Baker

,ng his training and told him that he
vas certain nc had stalled with Baker
Tie ilrst time.
Are you going In for a knockout
this timer" he asked Abe. The latter
said he was. kid" Dalton. a hardy
boy. who had Loaf several decisions TO
Baker, was training Attell. Your spot
writer knew Baker never could knock
Dalton out
Attell and Dalton agreed 20 light
not sp0r-twO hard rounds In private
for tho benent Of the sport writer. In
the second round the scribe was forced
10 pull Attell on Dalton, the latter be-
ing In danger OF a knockout
you CAN knock Baker out IN you
want To-, II you don't it'l look bad 20
me. Abe" proclaimed the key Taper
The betting was three 10 one that
Baker would not be knocked out. The
scribe went back TO his oiilce and in
sisted M his paper that the fight
should end In a knockout II Attoll real
4ly fought. Tho trouble ended In the
eighth round when Abe sent Baker
down for the count.
This was an instance when the writ
er was not guessing as regarded Abe
ability 20 score knockout victory.
and he had tho champions word thai
he would level
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
FANS PREFER SLUGGING
TO FREAK PITCHING

probably will be heard from t.
The recent worlds series games
probably VIII be sufficient 10 open the
big league campaign against the de-
livery once more. While Eddie Clcotte
was brought under the eyes OF the
umpires on several occasions he sue
ceeded in keeping his delivery going
over fairly well. ClcOtte says himself
there is nothing mysterious In his So
called shine ball" but he would have
trouble convincing National leaguers
who had felt the tearing attack OF
John McGraw's huskies.
Gov. Tener has openly expressed
himself against the spitball and he
has gained some support. II would b,
folly for the minors to curtan the u.s.
OF these freak deliveries II the majorl
permitted them, for II would be mad
that much harder for the minors 4
dispose OF their ball players.
Dickerlon's first contention when h.
] ""ened fire on the followers OF Jacl
Chesbro and Ed Walsh was that tn
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10

Sport fans wonder often low sport
writer's are courageous enough 10 risk
being shown up" as a result Of strong
predictions which the writers make on
ccmlng sport events.
Many times 80 scribe Is banking on
his general knOwipdse often, like the
average fan, be discovers. when too
late, that personal prejudice figured In
his prediction.
But sometimes he possesses infor-
nation which enables him accurately
TO foretell what may be expected TO
happen, II he can depend upon the par
Elephants levelllng,' which Is TO say,
combating on the square.
Here Is an example of how the
dope" was discovered In one instance
and worked perfectly. Some years ago
a featherwelght boxer, Harry Baker. Of
San Francisco lost a twenty round de-
cision 60 Abe Attell, then champion
feather Some OF the papers hailed
BakOr as q coming champion and like.
~ 90 defeat Abe the next time out
One sport writer had noticed that al
the end OF several rounds Atiell would
lei loose for few seconds and rusl
Baker toward the ropes. The men wer'
rematched
Tho sport writer went TO Attell dur
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
CAMP DIX Woodland
TO Be SHEbL-SVEPT
Circle of Land Half Mile in
Diameter Object Of
Firing
WILL PUT LADS IN
WILL PUT LADS IN
BATTLE PRACTICE

speoial 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
CAMP DIX, Wrlghtstown, ~. D., Nov.
iO-Bursting shells from field guns ana
hovitzers hulled from a distance OF
from one to three miles will convert a
section Of the New Jersey pine wilder
ness adjacent 10 Camp Dix into typl-
cal tract OF battle-swept land, with
pits and real shell oratels when, under
plans completed today by the Doaid OF
artillery experts, headed by Brlgadier
General Hearn, light and heavy field
guns begin their bombal dment Of hid
den targets a circle Of land, haf a
mile In diameter, trimmed out In the
center OF O dense woods, VIII be the
object Of the firing, and the shells will
come screaming into this area over the
treetOps from distant batteries whose
gunners viii fire entirely by map calcu-
latlons and who will change their aim
according 10 the directions their officers
get from the signal corps.
The conditions under which artillery
practice will be conducted will cores
pond as nearly as possible TO the de-
mands Of the battle front.
No definite date for the arrival OF the
new draft has as yet been set by thC
War Department, although 1t was ex'
pccted that the first men would arrive
today. 10 was announced at division
headquarters this afternoon that th'
nrst detail will consist Of 1000 mel
from the regular area Of New York
New Jersey and Delaware and 1880 ne
groes for the artillery brigade recently
annexed 10 the division.
The initial religious service Of
series arranged for Jews in the divi
sion was held last evening in Younl
Mems Christian Association Hut No. 2
similar services will be held each Fri
day evening IN the future and Secretar!
Gurus J. hanover has arranged for ser
mons by prominent rabbis OF Philadel
phia and New York The Rev. Jane
Heller. Of Pm ladelphis, was the speak
er last evening.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
Amt
Nature
Wonderful
IIlE ROWING DISSENT GOAT.

lhls 10 the rowing desert goat. TIC
can't ind his home. A square yard OF
desert looks the same as a squard yard
300 miles away, yet the rowing desert
goat Is always looking for his home
hang out. II Is said the way he got
lost Is:
A party was travelling across the
desert and camping by the way. After
each meal a slew OF TIN cans would
bo left behind After thoy'd left The
goats territory he got wind OF the tin
dellcacles and kept following the tin
trail until he came 10 the end. Turn
ing 10 so back home he found 10 his
dlsmay he had eaten the trail home.
Now, whenever he sees a tin can be
butts up a sandstorm. SO when you
plan on travelling across tho desert be
sure and carry your canned goods 10
| lars.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10

owners viii not let them cut OF sight.
And this Is as u should be-for with
out doubt quail hunting Is the great
est leld sport in America, and the req
son II Is so is by the mere fact OF
blooded pointers and settlers being
trained to a point ~ onlcioncy that Is
little short OF astounding.
II Is not within our province 70 ar
que whether the pointer Is a better
quail dog than the setter-for In great
American field trials both dogs have
shown to advantage. While another
thing Is that the owner Of either Will
never admit the owner OF the other Is
right-so there you are.
Il is also OF little consequence 20
give any advice to the chap that has
trained a bird dog. and hunted with IT,
any suggestions on how 10 hunt with
the dog
But Il is OF importance TO tell those
who want TO hunt quail. or ruffed
grouse, or pheasants, or snipe or wood
cock, TO either own or provide good
bird-dOgs before going TO the expense
Of long trips 10 the country where the
hunting Is 10 be done
II is well 10 remember too that the
intelligence OF a good pointer or setter
q Is almost human.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
Prize WINNERS or
THIRD PUPPY Snow

More than 100 puppies were entered
in the third show Of the Wilmington
Kennel Association in Eden Hall last
night. ]. Albert Oliver planned the
successfi show and Dr. Henry Gar
rett reco nized as one OF Americas best
Judges. from coast 10 coast awarded
ribbons, cups, cash and other trophies
In his usual manner beyond criticism.
All In all the association Is to be con-
graduated upon It's selection Of judge
and efficiency OF management by It's
officials, Miss Elizabeth NJ. Bullock and
Messrs. Oliver and Lyman. The awards
follow:
Otto Burkhardt, cup for the best In
show. The George H. Simon cup for
best setter and the cash prize for best
nonresident owned were all won by
&. B. Kelly, Jr's. Irish Setter.
The w. X. A. cup for best dog owned
by a member, and The Foley cup fol
best bred by exhibition were bott
won by 2. w. TESTERS Cocker Spaniel
The w. X. A. cup for best bitct
owned by member, Charles Winkler'
cash offer for the best beagle, and thu
Charles Winkler's bottle Of wine fol
female In best condition, Aarol
Fingers cup for best beagle, were al
won by Ross S Robinson's beagle.
The w. X. A. medal for second bes
dog owned by member, the Arthu
NIatthes cup for best TERROR; IN
wine offered by John MCGOWAN for do
I'm best condition were all won by
w. Morris, Jr's. Boston Terrier.
The w. K A. medal for second hes
bitch owned by a member and box O
candy offered by Morrow and Son 70
best shown by a lady were won b
Mrs. Joseph L. Myers Irish Terrier.
The II. Harvey, Jr. cup for bes
French Bull dog was won by Mrs.
+. King.
Superintendent divers cash offer fc
largest entry was divided betwee
Henry C. Krueger's beagles and E. v
TESTERS.
The Cocker Spaniels Best Brace W;
Mrs. Bourgeois Airedale Terriers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
EIKrnN To AID Y. NJ. c. A.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ELKTON, Md, Nov. iO.-All churches
in Elkton will omit the services to-
morrow evening 10 enable the cOngre-
cations 10 attend the community meet
I'm the armory, which VIII be In the
interests OF the Young Mems Christian
Association work. The meeting will be
addressed by the Rev. Dr.. PohlInan, OF
Philadelphia.
Cecil county farmers are interested
in the bhooded cattle recently bought
by Edgar p. Young. who has leased the
Bosto farm from Thomas II. Harlan.
When homeward bound from school
on Thursday afternoon, Laurence
Wiley, 7-year-old son Of Cecil Wiley
was struck by a passing automobile al
Colora, and seriously hurt.
The Woman's Club OF Elkton met fol-
reorganization on Tuesday. Mrs. Isaac
, d. Davis. president. presiding. Mrs. Ed
ward F. Buchner. OF Baltimore, made
an address.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
ny II. C. HAMILTON.

UNITED Press Siaff Correspondent.
NEW YORK, Nov i0-Day after day
new falls are being taken out Of the
spltball. the particular delivery OF base
ball against which Gov John K Tcner,
president Of the National league, has
set his head.
Some real support from the minor
leagues is beginning to crop out, for
n. W. Dickerson. president Of the
Western league, has gone into the
lists against the shower spreader. The
Western league. while not powerful in
"a financial sense, has lot Of power
the National Association, by reason
II its age and the dignity that goes
With 10. Dickerson, while a new person
llity in the leagues affairs, is an old
cad in the baseball game and recog-
lized as something OF a leader. II he
'eally carries out a campaign Of ex-
.ermlnation against the spitball IN his
league and takes u into the minor
league meeting this winter something
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-10
PUCEY AND JONES PLANT
NOW ON EIGHT HOUR BASI

The Pusey and Jones Company ha
decided 20 make "a change IN the work
ing hours now in force at that plant.
Beginning Monday next the plant will
be operated on a forty-eight hour bas-
is. for the period Of the war. This does
not mean that the working hours Of
the plant will be shortened. but that
overtime VIII be paid after forty-eight
hours.
This change has been made in view
OF. the suggestion from Washington
that the hours Of labor should bo fixed
In such a manner as will provide foI
the maximum production.