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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-26
Commandments of Service League
Meet.

On Tuesday afternoon at 400
o'clock, having been previously CALL
ed by Miss Collett, chairmeu of Wo-
mans Service League for Edgefeld,
representatives of the units or de-
tachments from each organization
in Edgeieid, came together and
plans were made for carnival to
be held in Edgefeld Friday, No
vember 2. This will be patriotic
affair, tents or booths being pre-.
pared by each detachment in which
the various allied countries will be
represented by decorations, flags
and in costume.
An automobile parade will be un-
dertaken, each car representing an
allied country. This will take place
from five in the afternoon until
about ten P. NJ. on the public
square.
A six o'clock dinner costing fifty
cents will be served, one course be-
ing provided at each country.
The following will be the order
of exercises:
Automobile parade representing
every country engaged in the world
struggle who is an ally, a more
definite description, with names of
participants, being given in a later
issue.
Following this participants in the
parade will repair to the tent or
booth representing the country they
have adopted, and there add to the
attractiveness of that particular
country.
The U. D. c. will represent Great
Britain; d. A. r., France; w, G.
7. u, Russia; Civic League, Amer
lea; Home Demonstration Club,
Italy; Children's Chapter, Bald Ea-
gle, Belgium; Dixie Girls, Japan.
All the money which is made
from the entertainment will be di-
vided between the Red Cross and
the Woman's Service League, ex-
cept that from the Belgian booth,
which will 60 for Belgian relief.
The following menu will be
served:
France, fruit salad and crackers;
Great Britain, chicken salad and
bread; Italy, fruit punch; America,
ham sandwiches and pickles; Rus
sia, Charlotte russo; Japan, cheese,
coffee and tea: Belgium (extra), sale
of candy, which goes 20 Belgium
relief.
The committee to solicit the
menu is as follows:
Miss Sophie Dobson and Mrs.
J. H. Cantelou, Miss katherine But
ler and Mrs. Afford, Mrs. 3. E.
Nicholson and Mrs. B. Cantelou,
Mrs. Mouzon Smith and Mrs. Shan
nonhouse.
Committee on decorated autos,
Mrs. W. L. Dunoyant, Mrs. j. L..
Minis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-26
Dates For Colored Fair.

The colored people are forging
ahead and will have a better fair at
Edgefeld than they had last year.
In this issue they announce the dates
of their fair and request all who are
contesting for the largest corn yield
on an acre to notify the secretary,
Rev. J. w. Shaw, at once, in order
that judges may be provided.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-26
Death of MIR. Joseph P. QUITS.

Although death finally overcame
him, Mr.. J. P. QUITS made strong
and brave fight for the mastery, hav'
ing been i'll, at times very seriously
i'll, for more than three years. Life
became extinct Saturday morning,
the transition from his soiourn here
to that eternal haven was peaceful
and entirely without pain. Mr..
QUITS was conscious, and talked
rather freely, IN spite of his weak.
ened condition, up to a few mo-
ments before he breathed his last.
He repeatedly expressed himself as
prepared for the end and altogether
resigned to His Will.
Although Mr.. QUITS possessed a
remarkably strong constitution and
wonderful resistance, yet he was
never able, with the aid of the best
medical skill, to stay the malady
which fastened it's unyielding grasp
upon him many months ago. He
spent some time in several hospitals
and was somewhat relieved tenn
porarily but the disease would soon
assert itself again. Several months
of the past summer were spent in
the mountains and he gained some
strength but about a week ago he
began to fail, steadily declining to
the end.
Mr.. QUITS was man of unusual
ly sound judgment, possessing more
than ordinary business acumen,
which enabled him to amass con-
siderable property. For the past
six years he has served as post
master at Edgefeld, deyoting bis
personal attention to the duties until
his health failed. He was the old
est son of the late Sheriff w. II.
QUITS and was largely connected
throughout the county. Mr.. QUITS
was in his 5Oth year at the time of
his death.
The funeral was conducted at the
home Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock by Rev. A. L. Gunter, pastor
of the Methodist church, of which
church Mr.. QUITS was an active
member. He was also member of
the Woodmen of the World, the.
Knights of Pythias and the Masonic
fraternity, the members of Concordiai
Lodge conducting the ceremonies at
the grave.
Besides his wife, who before her
marriage was Miss Eva Watson, Mr..
Ouzts is survived by five sons,
William, Percy, Watson, Robert
and Byrnes QUITS, and one daughter,
Miss Edith QUITS.
Among the relatives and friends
who attended the funeral from
distance were Mr.. and Mrs. D. A.
G. QUITS, Mr.. Jessie QUITS and Mr..
w. B. QUITS, of Greenwood; Mr..
and Mrs. S. M. Cooper, of Ninety
Six; Col. r. B. Watson, of Ridge
Spring; Mr.. and Mrs. H. F, Cooper,
of North Augusta; Mr.. and Mrs.
William Clegg, of KirKsey; Mr.. w.
w. Edgerton, of Aiken; Mr.. }. I.
Faulkner and DR.. w. E. Meallng,
of North Augusta.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-26

Our line of Mems aud Boys Suits
are the best we have ever carried
before it will pay you to look at
them before you buy.
/ Mukashy's Bargain House.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-09-26

Continued on Fifth Page.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
A Fiery Session

Following the excitement caused by
the attempt to assassinate the leader
of the Constitutional party, Iukio
Ozaki, who had a narrow escape, the
lower House was packed with specta-
tors and the session was q tumultu-
Gus one. Takeshi Inukai. leader of the
Kokuminto (NationaD party, led the
attack on the ministry, accusing it Of
being unconstitutional.
Confronted with the certainty of an
adverse vote, Premier Terauchi said the
empire and declared that while he mann
tanned the confidence of Emperor Yoshi-
the House
Mr. Ozaki mounted the rostrum to con-
tinue his attacks on the government,
when an imperial messenger suddenly
appeared with the rescrpt Of dissolution.
in an uproar.
Elections to the new House of Repre-
sentatives probably will be held in April
or May. There are indications that IN
view of the criticism of a non-party MN
istry Premier Terauchi will throw his
forces to the Seiyukai Constitutional
party, which is said to favor the new
China policy outlined by Premier Terau-
chi and Foreign Minister Motono.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Sec y Lansing Protests
Some Provisions Of the
Mexican Constitution

Mexico City, Jan. 25.-Secretary of
State Lansing has sent to Gen. Carranza
through Charles B. Parker, American
charge d'affaires here, a communication
in regard to certain provisions it has
been proposed to include in the new Mex
lean constitution. The communication
calls attention to the articles, which give
the executive power to appropriate prop
erty without judicial recourse, and also
the article providing that civil. CONNER
cial companies cannot own properties OF
a greater area than is necessary to ac>
complish the purpose for which they are
formed and placing the power to deter
mine what area is necessary in the hands
of the executive.
The communication says that if the lat
ter provision were made retroactive 1t
might be confiscatory. as no provision
is made for recompense. Attention is
called to the article providing that there
be no exemption from taxation. If this
were given a retroactive affect, says
Secretary I.ansing's communication, 1t
would impair contracts of many foreign
corporations now operating under agree
ments providing periods of exemption by
the federal or state governments.
Regarding article 33. dealing with
the expulsion of obnoxious foreigners
objection is made because the proposed
article permits the executive to expel
anyone without recourse to appeal
whose presence is deemed inadvisable
by him: The letter states this is not in
accord with the usual practice of ma
tons tnat cause be clearly shown.
Mr.. Parker also has sent to Gen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Prominent members Of the Equal
'inug. mo. emoni were present on
'e Gour .f fh. House when the Re
7"''' rHI1uG for a constitutional
'H'm'nf 'aut.ug suffrage 20 wom-
'. wy 'H' state of Nh ne was received
TYP HOUSE from tn" Senate, inc lud =
Nis florence Eruokg WmtehousC
cortland Mrs William X. Iattan-
""I of Nugusta. Mrs Frederick w.
'r'mHn 10 Portland. Mrs. W. II, Bib
'F NJ PASSPORT aud Mrs Florence
N'o"n Gotham of Little Rock, Ark.
lhc resolve was referred in concur
'hre to the judiciary committee II
expected that hearing before that
"mmittco will bc held on Thursday
eat
Iee House agreed with the Senate
' deciding to enjoy the beauties Of a
sunrise session. by adjourning to
O'Clock Friday morning.
Nm Interesting discussion arose when
'''p sawyer Of Madison moved that
hn hlll relating to the salaries of the
'lefS ~ probate for Somerset county
referred 90 the Somerset county
''iFEatian Speaker Bonney ruled that
would require two thirds vote TO
'anAc the reference from the refer
N'o made by the committee on refer
'" Mr.. Harrington thought the
rouse not bound. Mr.. Barnes. saying
MAJ many similar bills were probable.
'h"usht the reference To the committee
'n salaries and fees a proper on. Mr..
"aNter saw endless confusion IL bills
were thus taken from their proper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
A New Epoch

Australia knows that l am no lingo.
MY record contains no journeyings into
FAINT oyant imperialism, yet l regard
this council as marking the beginning
of new epoch in the history of the
Empire. The war has changed us,
Heaven knows! It has taught US more
than we yet understand. 1t has open
ed a new age for US and we want to go
into that age together with our fell
lows over seas just as we have come
the darkness together and shed
our blood and treasure together.
On General Questions
1.-The Empires war council will deal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

with all general questions affecting the
war. The prime ministers or their rep-
resentatiNes will be temporary MEM
bers OF the war cabinet and We pro-
pc sc to arrange that all matters Of first
rate Importance should be considered
at series of special meetings Moth
ing affecting the Dominons. the con-
duct of the war or negotiations for
peace will be excluded from it's pur-
view. There WILL of course. he domes-
tic questions. which each part of the
empire must settle for itself-qucstlons
such as recruiting in the United King
dom or home legislation. Such domes-
tic matters will be our only reserva-
ton. but we propose that everything
else should be, so to speak. on the ia
BILE"
German Colonies
will the discussion include such
matters as the fate of the German col
onies?" was asked.
THAT is one obvious question" the
premier replied, but there are many
Continued on Page 5, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Borah Joins Attack
STRIKES AT PEACE
ADDRESS BY WILSON
Would Disapprove Entangling Alliances-Cum-
Minis Makes No Attempt Thursday to Call up
His Resolution

day. but he did not reveal whether he
would make any effort to call it up to-
morrow. Senator Cummins also de-
clined to say whether he would press
at tomorrow's session his resolution
setting aside next week for debate on
the Presidents address, He did not at
tempt to call it up today.
Democratic Move
If Senator Borah attempts to press
the resolution tomorrow, the foreign
relations committee Democrats will
move Immediately that it be referred
to the committee. Should pronounced
opposition to that course develop, how
ever the leaders declared it will not
be insisted on and that Democrats will
join the Republicans in passing the
measure. The Democrats pointed out
that the President himself declared in
his address that participation in a
league for peace would not be de-
parture from the American tradition
of isolation, but would mark round
ing out of American policies to guar
antee the security of American insti-
tutionS.
Democratic opposition will be con-
tined. however to the Cummins rcso-
luton, which was discussed in a gem
eral way at last nights conference be-
tween Senate leaders and President
Wilson. The Presidents exact attitude
was not revealed. but there were in
dications today that he was not in
clined to take issue with the plans to
shut out debate on the peace issue at
present in order to prevent side track
ing of other important legislation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
In the Senate.

The senate in its half-hour session
att.nded strictly 40 business and was
sona ready for adjournment. which was
aksr NJ o'clock Friday morning, add
rr sunrise session 20 the "Twi-
lrm variety already experienced.
me bli for a constitutional amend
msnt granting equal suffrage 20 women
va referred rs Senator swift to the
Judiciary committee
The special report on forest preserva-
ton was accepted. 1000 copies ordered
printed. pcuding its reference 10 the
state land aud forest preservation com
mttee
senator Davis for the judiciary COM
miuee reported ought to pass ON the
btl on the United Electric Securities
20. ana the same committee reported
ausht tn pass on the Act of the Bath
Trust uo
Tho committee on legal AFFAIRS re-
ported ~ fccommit the bin relating TO
M Verona village Corporation
Tho bill relating 20 county attorneys,
authorizing them 20 secure final Judg-
ment ~ civil and criminal cases was
rsfeFred 90 the committee on legal af-
fairs and sent down for concurrence.
senator Hastings W AndroscoEEin,
eferred the till proposing the erection
- a state Atmory at Lewiston at cost
n $50 GOO. 90 tho committee on military
tTatr.
Senator Davies Of Cumberland re
tered 10 the legal nffairs committee the
Nv tolstiuE 10 the law OF Wills
fHr hli relating 10 the construction
= a'ato aid highway from Westbrook
t, NrW Hampshire state limo was
'rtt,l NJ tho committee on ways and
rdse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

committees. some 10 or 20 such al
ready having come in.
Mr.. Sawyer then stopped further dis
cussion by Withdrawing his motion,
which he said he had made simply at
the request of a constituent.
The temperature of the hall Of the
House was another point of interest.
Representative Rounds started the ball
by presenting an order that the super
intendent of buildings be required to
have placed weather strips on the
House windows. Mr.. Barnes said the
trouble was not with the windows but
with the ventilators near the seats of
some of the members which could be
screened to keep out the cold air.
Mir. Rounds later got at it in another
way, with an order that the superin-
tendent Of public buildings he required
To put the hall of the House in such
condition SO that it will be safe for
the health of the members.
Said M. Murray of Bangor. II move
that we pass this order so that the
majority cannot freeze out Mr.. Rounds
IS they did in the recent caucus"
Replied Mr.. Rounds: Il made this
MOTION because saw tnat LADIES' We're
obliged TO leave this part of the hall
and go to the back of the room to
get warm"
The order passed without dissent.
Representative Emerson of Lewiston
introduced an order for the appoint
ment Of a committee to arrange fer the
placing If a coat of arms with the
state seal at the rear of the Speakers
chair He explained that the device
and its installa ton would cost about
5000 The order, which proposed a
committee OF three to consist of the
Speaker and two other members to
take up the matter with the superin-
tcrd"ut Uf buildings. was passed
Mr.. Allan Of Portland took from the
table tho Senate order inviting Former
state Highway Commissioner Lyman
IL. Nelson of Portland to address the
legislators in the hall OF the House on
Jan. 81. An amendment presented by
Mr.. Wilson of Portland providing that
the meeting be a public one under the
direction of the committee on ways
and bridges and that Prof. George T.
Files of Brunswick and others be in
vited to address the meeting was
passed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

dents suggestion that the present war
must end in peace without VIC
tory
Now, I sympathizc with that" he
declared. But the peace that the
President describes involves the abso-
lutte destruction and abandonment OF
the principles upon which this war was
begun. 1t does not say Serbia. il does
not say Belgium, but there the chosen
head of the American people has de-
clared the principles of the American
democracy in unmistakcable terms.
And every word of that declaration.
which l believe truly represents tho
conviction and judgment of tho Amer
lean people denounces the sacrifice OF
Belgium and of Serbia and the prin-
ciples upon which they were made"
Cheers Meet His Plea
The speakers plea for universal SER
vice and his denunciation of Germany
brought his hearers to their feet cheer
ing, time and again. His address was
the feature of day filled with vigor-
Gus appeals for universal military
training and service, which promises
to be the central theme of the con-
Continued on Page S, Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Carranza a statement from Secretary
Lansing protesting against the pro-
posed article in the constitution which
stipulates that special concessions
must be obtained by exploiters of oil
lands and allows companies now own
ing such lands one year in which to
secure new concessions in order to
protect the rights they already have
acquired. The statement says this ar
ticle apparently means virtual nation
alization of Mexican oil lands and that
it might prove confiscatory of foreign
owned property.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Ottawa Ont Jan 25The 70 lowing dispatch London
received today by the Reu Telegram Agency here
Premier David Lloyd Georg gave important interview
today the subject of the fort Incoming imperial
the London correspondent United Cable Serv
The Prime Minister sad 81 do not wish any
way affairs great governing dominion but we
took the step of urgently nvt the Domnons premers
lead the council despite he fact that might much
locally because desired their
coming decisions abo ut the and
the negotiation of peace"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Forestry Bill

rccinl committee on preservation,
rs.rsraton and increase Of the for
.ia b. Maine accompanied it's report
erU p biIi which provides that the
state. land agent ahall have full charge
"a. fN state forests with the power TO
forest them
Tho budget hearings occupied morn
.v and afternoon. the Maine Highway
commission hcing heard the entire
coming. white the Maine school Tor
n pent and tho Main" Tuberculosis
.trtortums we're heard ~ the after
aonp
me Legislature having tried inc
TsluEht" session on two or three oc-
aston viii now sample the sun
.st session adtourning Thursday
morning ia & O'Clock this Friday morn
iar This viii permit those members
20 desiring TO leave on the forenoon
'raIp- for their homes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Maine Highway Commission.

chairman Philip j. Deering and Chief
Engineer Paul D. Sargent of the Maine
Highway Commission appeared before
the Budget hearing Thursday morning.
at which Senator Conant of Waldo
presided, as chairman of the ways and
bridges committee.
The matter of the Jackman- Rock
wood road was gone into at length.
Chief Engineer Sargent told the COM
mittee that the commission had had
$4,000 to spend on the work and that
about $4,000 had been used. A con-
tract had been made for grading from
Continued on Page 8, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Maine Gets $96,903
Of the Apportionment for
Rural Post Roads

naming $4,000 is apportioned among
the states, Connecticut receiving s62.lso
Maine $40, 500, Massachusetts $l47.7O1 New
Hampshire s4l,993 Rhode Island s23,35i
and Vermont s45,6SS.
In addition 100000 will be apportion-
ed for the department of roads and trails
within or partly within the national for
ests. The law provides that s15,ooo,oo0
shall be apportioned in the fiscal year of
1918 $4,000 600 in 1890 and so. 100000 in 1921
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Senate Democrats
in Serious Iangle
Over Their Program

Washington. Jan. e5.-Democrats of
the Senate, after q three-hour debate
in caucus tonight over a legislative pro-
gram for the balance of the session,
found themselves in such disagreement
over measures that should take prece-
dence that the whole subject was re
ferred back to the steering committee
with instructions to report to the eau
caus at a later date.
Water power legislation and the cor
rupt practices bill were among the
principal bones of contention, many SEN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

ators expressing the belief that it would
be hopeless to put these measures on
the program and declaring neither
could be passed BY March 4. The steer
ing committee will meet tomorrow. The
sense Of the caucus seemed to be that
railroad legislation should be passed and
the bill to be reported from the inter-
state commerce committee probably will
be given right Of way for immediate
consideration as soon as the caucus can
take final action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

Washington, Jan 25.-Apportionment of
100000 to aid the states in the con-
struction of rural post roads, the second
annual distribution in accordance with
the federal aid road law, was announced
today by Secretary Houston of the De-
partment of agriculture. The funds are
the apportionment for the fiscal ear end
ing June 80. 1918.
To meet the cost of administering the
law, 100000 has been deducted The re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26

OF YUKIO OZAKI
is ATTEMPTED

Toxic, Jan. %, 1885 A. Nan at
tempt was made to assassinate Yukio
Ozaki former minister of justice and
leader of the Constitutional party,
while he was addressing a mass meet
ing called to demand the resignation
of the cabinet.
While NJ. Ozaki was speaking two
men armed with short swords sprang
on the platform and tried to stab him.
They were overpowered and arrested
Two other men then tried to assault
the former minister and were badly
beaten by the audience. NJ. Ozaki de-
manded that Premier Terauchi resign
on the ground that his administration
was unconstitutional. a heavy police
guard is in attendance for todays ses-
sion of the Diet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
erauchii
Ministry
BUT JAP HOUSE
is DISSOLVED
Action Follows Criticism of Gov
eminent Before Vote of Lack
of Confidence Can Be Taken
Life of Yukio Ozaki in Danger

Toxic, Jan. 25.-The Emperor has
dissolved the House of Representa-
tives.
BY the drastic step of dissolution,
Premier Terauchi dramatically ended
the existence of the House of Repre-
sentatives before even an opportunity
was given for vote Of lack of conf
dence in the ministry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
ENTERS LEGISLATIVE CHANNEL s
THURSDAY MORNING
Both Branches Begin to
Sense Real Business
of Sc s s O n-Much
New Legislation In
troduced-Banks and
Bank ing Committee
Holds Hearing-Ses-
sion This Morning

IN House and Senate waded
,e-o4rH 'ho routine business OF Thurs
las morning with the greatest dispatch
"A were soon ready for the Budget
trarng. \ large amount Of new bust
.rss ,e introduced TN both branches.
tt ..a,Ht ~ the session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-26
Suffrage Resolve

l."tlNc. prupo ing an amendment
n lH. institution granting suffrage TO
ear uron equal terms with men was
.ttt.u. .d Thursday by Senator Swift
A..u.ta Provision is made 10 have
tA, proposed amendment submitted to
b, pr.pI. ucNt September.