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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-13

The troops also will be equipped with
sleeveless canvas jenkins, lined with
wool; also sleeping bags and the nu-
merous other devices that have proved
efhcacious against the intense cole Of
winter.
The familiar puttee will disappear in
favor Of cloth leggings, such as were
used by the eXpeditionary force in Mex
leo. Each soldier will have a folding
cloth fatigue cap to wear under MS
steel helmet.
Some idea may be gained of the i'm
mensity Of the task of supplying the
American armies when they reach full
strength by the fact that each million
men must have a l,O00-ton refrigera-
ton plant, the steel and iron for which
must be brought from America. The
refrigerators must be located not only
at the base. but close behind the fight
ing line. Storage tanks with a capacity
of a million gallons will be needed al
the bases, with depots for transferring
gasolene 20 obvlate the necessity Of
using trains.
Plan Shoe Repairing Depots
Plans already far advanced include
the construction of so-called salvage
depots for the repair of worn out cloth
ing and shoes. A pair Of shoes lasts a
soldier in the trenches only three
weeks on the average. The magnitude
Of such depots is shown by those used
by the French. which employ 1000 men
each. Each million men will probably
consume one million pounds of meat
daily.
American army headquarters in Paris
rapidly is proving itself too small for
the volume of work in progress. A
large number of men of the quarter
masters department moved to-day to a
hotel formerly patronized by American
and English visitors, and the chief Of
the department is installed in what was
formerly the bridal suite.
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prompted a reques. in Parliament to-
day for an inquiry into casualties since
July is not known. but il may be
stated authori:atively that the casual
ties continue az a normal figure.
Berlin also claims that "a large num-
ber' Of British prisoners was taken
yesterday with q series OF trenches east
Of Monchy, but the British reports in
dictate that this was a minor operation.
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DEATHS

AMEND-on July 10 1917. Catherine j..
widow Of the late Edward 3. Amend. No
tice Of funeral hereafter.
Alton July Il. Isaac Aul. beloved hus-
band OF Flora. devoted father Of Melvin.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 attend
funeral from h!i late residence. IS East
ssth st. on Friday. july q. az ! o'clock. =
BAMToN-On Wednesday. July d. 1911.
Jennie Par,ton. beloved wife % Charlie, II.
and mother Of stuart A. and C.. Morton
Bamton. Funeral services az her late resi-
dence. 70i Diamond -. Brooklyn Manor
Friday. %. n. Relatives and friends ~
yited TO attend.
BARRETT-At Point Pleasant, y. j.. on
Wednesday. July u. 1917. Grace Ann
Barrett. wife 81 Captain R. j. Barrett
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
,ited 20 attend funeral services az her late
residence. 1892 Bloomfield At. Hoboken.
Y J.. on Friday evening. July -. a. 5
o'clock.
BEE-At his home. ~ Main 50. Orange.
" j.. on July IL. 1917. William G. Bee, IN
his ieth year. Funeral services from
Orange Lodge OF Eiss' Home. Main 81.
Orange. on Saturday. July "a. 70 p. N.
Interment az Hartford, Conn. Boston and
Chicago papers please copy.
BENNETT-on July n. 1917. Louisa Rem
nett Funeral from 1851 Lexington ay.
Friday, at . .. m
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FRENCH

Paris. July - DAY The artillery fight
ing was quite spirited in the Champagne and
on the Aisne front in the LaFaux Mill sector.
Enemy attacks in the region Of Triansuliare
Plateau and south OF Juvincourt we're easily
repused
On the two banks of the Neuse in the
sector Of Hill 304 and north OF the Hardau-
mont Work. the Germans. after violent
honbardment, made number OF attacks
none Of which were successful
(NIGHr) The day was quiet except in
the region Of ALLIES. Pantheon and Moron
villiers, where the artillery on both sides was
quite active. The enemy fred about hun
dred .heiiS on Rheims
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West
BRITISH

London. July i2 (DAY).--A raid attempt
ed By the enemy last night south OF Lou
baertzyde vas successfully driven oS. There
Is nothing further 70 report
NIGHT A hostile raiding party was
driven Of early this morning west OF Queant
southeast of Arrss) leaving some prisoners
in our hands.
There was great activity in the air yester-
day large number % bombs were dropped
during the night on enemy airdromes and
ammunition dumps. During the day other
successful raids were carried out by our air
planes. In the course Of the air sighting
four German airplanes Tere brought down
and six Others were driven down out OF con-
troll Three Of our machines are missing.
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BIRTHS

CAPLAN-July .. 70 NJ. and Mrs Henry
Captain. a girl, at Lying-In Hospital 70
LEVY-To Mr and Mrs. Jacob Levy. IS
Mount Morris Park West. a boy. July Il. %
sIMON-To Mr. and Mrs. Louis Simon, 554
West End av.. a son. on July :. o.
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Fraray Hale

,.ri,ssord. Conn July l2.-Fraray
.,..mrer OF the International
sle c,mpanv. died here this after
we .ssT an illness Of several weeks.
-, sixty years old.
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U.Boat Sinks Norwegian Bark

London, July IA Central News
dispatch from Christianis reports the
sinking, near Iceland. by a German
submarine OF the Norwegian bark Flo
rella. l,l68 tons gross. The crew was
rescued.
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ENGAGEMENTS

MUTE HOLLINGSwORTH Mrs. John II.
Hollingsworta. Of ll5 West i25th ST.. an
nounces the engagement Of her daughter.
Janette Hunter Hollingsworth, 10 George
Henry Mute. son Of Mrs. John Wesley
Mute, Of 375 Park AZ. New York City.
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Official Statements

nients developed. Some reconnoitring en-
sagemenE ended in our favor
MIGHT In the west there vas lively
fighting activity in Champagne
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CEMETERIES

THE WOODLAND CEMETERY.
,e1d 81 Ry Harlem Train and hy trolley.
Lots OF small size FOR sale.
once 20 East .3d St. y. !. Dol.
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At her residence t5i West o'ia
= Mar Nevins .aes GafneyI. beloved
wife Of the late Patrick Gafney tuneral
service, az the Pauust Fathers Church.
s0th 81 and Columbus az. saturday Jn'y
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
VERY DEPL LORABLE TRAGEDY AT
LANFORD STATION TUESDAY
THE MCDANIEL GINNERY
DESTROYED BY FIRE

Total Loss Of Ginnery Built near Lau-
rcns Cotton Mills Three Years Ago.
The Mcdaniel Gnnery, located on
East Main street near the depot and
owned and operated by Mr. S. G. Nc
Daniel, was totally destroyed by
fire of unknown origin between 9 and
3 o'clock Saturday morning. When
discovered the blaze had already made
such headway that the fire department.
was unable to save any part of it. BY
effective work, however, the seed
house on one side of the gin and a
large barn on the other side were
saved.
The ginnery was erected and sup
piled with machinery three years ago
at an approximate cost Of 5000. Seed
and other things in the building
brought the total value to nearly
$4,000. Mr.. Mcdaniel carried insur-
ancc policy of $4,000.
On account of the advanced stage
at which the fire was discovered MIR.
Mcdaniel said 1t was difficult to Judge
OF the cause Of it, although he cx-
pressed the opinion that 1t was caught
by lighted match or cigarette care
lessly thrown among innammable ma
terial by trespassers.
Mr.. Mcdaniel spoke very highly Of
the work Of the fire department and
expressed his appreciation OF their
services and the services Of friends
who assisted. Because Of the low
pressure in the water mains, the
pumping apparatus on the fire truck
was especially valuable in saving
the seed house and barn.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
WINS FIGHT
FOR FARM LOAN BANK
Carolina Capital Gets One OF Twelve.
GeOrgin, Florida and Two CarOlinas
Comprise the District.

Washington, Dec. 27.-Two days
later than the prescribed time for re-
cciving Christmas presents, but prob
ably none the less appreciated for this
slight delay Columbia this morning
was given one Of the farm loan banks
by William G. McAdoo, secretary Of
the treasury, and the members of the
farm loan board after one of the most
interesting and exciting contests with
$50 other cities throughout the country
Columbia did not win the fight for
the bank without effort 1t got into the
game when, months ago, it was prac-
tically certain that there would be a
farm loan bank in the near future.
Following initial efforts made at
that time, it kept on fighting and
whcr about three weeks ago, it was
stated that it might lose the bank, in
sead of suRing its business men took
hold of the situation With renewed ef-
fort, the result being the presentation
of the bank this morning. That Co
lumba has won the fight in compc-
tition with such cities as Birmingham,
Nashville, Jacksonville and others, $50
or them altogether, speaks well for the
concerted business activity Of the capt
tai city. Had its citizens failed to keep
up their fight, especially when it look
ed as If they were whipped, Column
bia would have lost, instead of win
ming magnificent victory.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
To Take Mr. IIiltOn'S Place,

5. F. Miller, of Vaughnvillc, Hamp-
ton county. has accepted tho position
made vacant at the graded school by
the resignation OF Mr. r. c. Hilton,
who has accepted position in the
war department at Washington. MIR.
Miller Is a graduate Of The Citadel
as q teacher. In addition to his duties
in the class rooms, he will have
charge Of the military training OF the
boys. Mr.. Hilton who had made a
very efficient teacher, has many
friends here who regretted to sec him
leave.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
House Burned at Watts Mills.

One OF the larger houses OF the
watts Mills company, occupied by Mr..
Jim Thomas, was heavily damaged by
hrc Friday night about o'clock. The
D''l%e originated in one Of the closets
and spread very rapidly almost ruin
ing both the building and the furni-
turc. The city fire department went
10 the assistance OF The mill depart
mcnt and rendered valuable aid. Mr..
Thomas carried no insurance on his
furniture. but the company had the
ouiiding insured up to reasonable
amount
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
Annual tSS0ciati0nnI Conference.

The above meeting will be held with
the First Baptist church on January
18th. Every church in the associa-
ton Is expected to send their pastor
and at least two lay members. The
following is the program
The morning service will begin with
the devotional meeting at ten O'Clock,
conducted by Rev. w. Il. Collins.
1890 to ll:00--Every member can
vass. Samuel H. Tcmplcman.
ll:00 to ll:45-Systematic Giving.
Rev. r. J. Williams, Rev. r. G..
Lee.
11:45 to 12:30-Atlanta Baptist Lay
mems Convention
ta) What is 1t? G.. b. Bobo.
(b) Who should so? w. c..
Wharton.
tc) Will 1t help the Laurens AS
sociation? c. H. Roper.
l2:3O-Scrmon by e. NJ. Lightfoot.
Afternoon.
Apporti0nmcnts for 1917 considered
and approved by the messengers from
the various churches.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
Postal Receipts Increase.

Assistant Postmaster d. Nj. Nor
wood states that the postal receipts
for the fiscal year Just closing in
cluding receipts from stamps, postal
cards, box rents and second class
matter. amounted to sl3,057.?9 The
years business shows gain over
1915 when the rcccipts were $ll .SGl 90.
BY reaching the $4,000 mark this Of
lice earns an increase Of 500 per
year for It's postmaster, the salary be-
Ing increased from $4,000 to 81 300
None of the other employees of the
office profit by the increase
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
SALES WE'RE FEW.
Only Four Sales Held on the First
Salesday of the Year.

Only Four Sales Held on the First
Salesday of the Year.
Monday, though the first salesday of
the year, was very quiet one, due to
the unusually bad weather and the
fact that there were only four small
tracts Of land put up for sale. All of
these were through the Cerk OF Courts
office and were as follows:
j. c. Smith ct al vs. Mrs. ]. A. Nc
Chesney, 34 acres near the town Of
Waterloo, sold to e. p. Walker for
100000.
Commercial Bank Of Rutherfordton,
N. c., VS. Nora Mills ct al, 4 l-2 acres
known as the DR.. Poole homeplace,
sold to r. A. Cooper. attorney, for
s1,9OO.O0.
Andrew Garrett VS. r. w. Williams
ct al, one acre near Watts Mills, sold
to r. h. Rabb, attorney for $4,000.
T. E. Jones as administrator, sc
acres near Fountain Inn to C. G..
Jones for $1775.0O.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
MRS. CELISTA ROBERTSON.
Widow Of the Late Lewis Robertson,
Died at her Home in This City Sat.


Mrs. Celista Robertson, widow of the
late Lewis Robertson, died at her
home, the old Robertson Hotel, in this
city Saturday morning after an illness
of few hours. Death was sdue to a
collapse Incident upon advanced age.
Mrs. Robertson was in the S7th year
of her age, her husband having pre-
ceded her to the grave about eight
years ago. Before marriage she was
Miss Owings, she and her husband
having been residents of the Gray
Court section Of the county. She is
survived by two sons, Messrs w. C. P.
Robertson and Watt r. Robertson, and
one daughter, Miss Mary Robertson,
all Of this city.
The funeral services were held at
the Robertson burying ground near
Gray Court Sunday, being conducted
by Rev. w. A. Fairy, pastor of the
First Methodist church of this city.
Mrs. Robertson was a gentle, kindly
woman. beloved by all those who knew
her. She was greatly attached TO the
old home and seldom during recent
years left its walls.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
Card OF Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. TumblnG, OF Ora,
whose little infant girl was claimed
by death several days ago wish to
express their thanks to the friends
and neighbors who were so kind and
thoughtful of them in their bcrcave-
mcnt. The child was but three months
old and had been sick btu short
time.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
Mr.. and Mrs. Humbcrt Bcrcaycd.

News was received in the city yes
terday afternoon OF the death Of Mr.
and Mrs. II. b. Humbcrts infant son
at hospital in Spartanburg. The
child was about six weeks old and
the only son. being named after It's
grandfather, Capt. ]. B. Humbert, of
Princeton
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
GERMAN PROPOSALS
REJECTED BY ALLIES
Declared War Maneuver bv
Allies.
JOINT NOTE is
SENT FROM PARIS
Entente Refuses to Consider Teutonfc
Note which 1t Considers Empty and
lnSinccrc. ReSnonSlbility for the
war Charged to Gcrmanic Allies,

Paris, Dec. 30.--ln reply to the Of
Ter OF Germany and her allies for n
peace conference, the Entente Allies
IN collective note declare. that thcv
ielusc 10 consider Il proposal which
Is mpty and insnccrc." The note was
handed to the American Ambassador
WIN. Graves Sharp, today by prcmicI.
brland and was made public stimuli
tancously in London and in Paris.
ne Entente Allicd governments
insist that no peace is possible so
long as they have not secured rcporo-
llon Tor violated rights and liberties
ana the free existence OF small states
anu nave not brought about settle
mcnt for the future security of the
world. The note declares that tho
proposal of the Central Powers is not
an offcr Of peace. but war mancu-
YER. 1t is decla ed to be founded on
calculated misinterpretation of the
character of the struggle in the past,
the present and the future"
The note does not specifically out
line the definite war aims Of anv of
I he Entente governments, except Bel
gum. Before the war, it is pointed
out, Belgium asked for nothing but
TO live in harmony with her neigh
bors. Assailed in spite Of the treaties
guaranteeing her violatibility, Belgium
the note says, has taken up arms to
Edefend her independence and "her
neutrality violated by Germany"
Belgiums aim which is declared IN
| be the only aim Of her king and gov
ernment. is described as the reestab b.
iishment of peace and justice. But
| they only desire peace which would
assure to their country legitimate re-
paration. guarantees and safeguards
| for the future"
The note, which is the joint act of
| the Entente Powers, declares that the
present strife was desired, provoked,
and declared by Germany and Aus
tr1a-Hungary, and that Germany
made no effort to bring about a pacif-
ic solntio.. of the trouble between lit
tie Serbia and Austria-Hungary, as
did Great Britain, France and Russia
a peace concluded upon tho Ger
man idea would be only to the advan-
tage of the Central Powers SAYS the
note. while disasters caused by the
| war demand penalties, reparation and
guarantees.
The German ovcrturcs are d6scrib-
| ed as a calculated attempt to inilu-
encc the future course of The war and
to end 1T by imposing a German peace
The Overturcs also are said to have
the effect of intimidating neutral pub
lie opinion as well as to stiffcn opin-
ion in the Central PO rs worn out
by economic pressure and crushed by
The supreme effort which has been i'm
posed upon their inhabitants"
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about middle aged, married and with
several children.
The capture Of the fugitive was due
largely to tho prompt efforts of the
local officials in getting the news Of
the tragedy circulated and asking Of
flcers in nearby towns to be on the
lookout. Policeman Kcllctt. who
caught tho man, Is from Sullivan
township, this county, and IS widely
known in the county, having been a
candidate for sheriff last summer.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
Mrs. Henrietta ParkinS.

Mrs. Henrietta Parkins, wife Of
the late Capt. Charles Parkins, one
Of GreenvillcSs oldest and best known
women. died early this morning at
her home. l2S Howe street after a
lingering illness. She was in her Slst
year.
Mrs. Parkins was born July II.
1876, in I.aurcnS county, the eldest
daughter of jefferson Sullivan. She
married Captain Charles Parkins in
1866 He preceded her to the grave
seven years. She is survived by one
brother. two sisters and seven chill
drcn.
In the death Of Mrs. Parkins, Grcen-
vile has lost one of her lovlieSt char
acters. She was a good ncighbor and
kind and loving mother From her
early girlhood she was a mcmbcr OF
the Methodist Episcopal church, South.
For the past six years she had been
sufferer, but bore the aiIliction with
great rtitudc.-Grccnvillc News.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03

Mr.. w. B. Blakcly, who lives on RE-
8. came in Monday and,as he said,
started off the new year right by
renewing his subscription to The Ad-
vertiscr.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-01-03
MEXICAN SITUATION
BECOMING UNCERTAIN
Carranza Will Probably Re-
eCt Protocol.
VILLA is NOW
GAINING STRENGTH
Ar"y Officers are Urging PcrShing's
Withdrawal as II Military Step. Sup-
preston Of Bandit Forces by Car
ranzMS Army Now Seems Doubtful.


preston Of Bandit Forces hy Car
ranza's Army Now Seems Doubtful.
Washington, Dec. Embarrassing
evidence that Gen. Carranza's govern
mcnt is being mcnaccd by the bands
# insurgents, coupled with the pros
oects that the first chief will not ac-
cept the Atlantic City portocil, unless
the conditions il attaches TO the With
draWal OF the American troops is elm
mated, has brought the Mexican situ-
alton to stage of uncertainty, thac
is causing growing concern here.
While officials admit that the cond-
lons they confront arc EMBARRASSING,
and some high army officers are urg-
Ing that PcrShinS'S men be withdrawn
as military step and regardless Of
the conditions it is insisted that SO fer
there has been no change in the ad
ministration policy The American
members Of the Joint commission,
which drew the Atlantic City portocoI
Will meet here Tuesday to go over
Gen. CarranZa's request for modifica-
ton and to consider whether any bas-
Is Is offered for further conferences
with the Mexican commission.
Chas. A. Douglas, All attorney for
Carranzay government, saw Counsellor
POLK of the State Department today
and is understood to have made fur
ther plea for withdrawal of the troops.
Several army officers of high rank
are no longer attempting to conceal
their impatience over the joint COM
missions failure to secure ratification
or an agreement and openly are urg-
ing that the altered conditions in
Mexico make it imperative to bring
the 10000 men now in Mexico to DO
sitions on the border where they could
| be handled to better advantage If it
| became necessary.
reports to the State and War De-
partments, supported unofficial adj
wees indicating that Villa is rapidly
gaining strength in Northern Mexico.
mat makes his suppression by tho
oarranza army appear doubtful At
the same time followers of Felix Diaz
are said to be making trouh)c IN tho
South, while Manuel PALACE ana Ohio.
rebel leaders are gaining groupd IN
me Central portions OF the Republic.
The official adviccs indicated that
carranza forces in saltillo two DAYS
ago were anticipating an attack by
villa forces. The governor of the State
had directed that the government ar.
chicvcs be prepared for removal and
prominent civilians and officials had
sent their families to the border. Sue
ccSScS of the Villa forces about Tor
reon, we're confirmed by the adyiccs.
Villas operations in thc past rcw
weeks have convinced army mon hero
That he and other leaders OF the re-
dictionary movement arc followinp .
| plan Of campaign having for thcir i'm.
mediate object tho recruiting Of An
army and the collection of nolipmcnt
la'her than the occupation OF Icrri.
'ory 1t is pointed out that tnla has