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The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

old Davy skinner. fisherman on the Caps
CO r0.at .ri for un'aillnr Fc'f polse and
r.Hruf. uf Hu..... No one ever kn,V Old Davy
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18


rT and HId p.1ridl. 10 fho Young people uho
H.-e '.rFUE i' tho boat screaming for help:
Hadn't you better Eit iu9
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

rrl who had reccn'', figured In a romantic
runaway ma'eh vas afifr her return home. tell.
r- her dearest friend all about
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

1t seems impossible to check this dry
wave Something tells Us that the high
cost of living has decided, also, never 10
take another drop.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-18

The Times opposes CONSUMPTION be-
cause its faith in American patriotism
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-09

producing factroies, mines or other
establishments
To compel holders Of necessities
to release them in amounts insuring
equitable distribution
To regulate exchange in such a
way as to eliminate market manipu-
lation
To compel railroads to give prefer
ence to the movement of necessities.
To levy such important duties as he
finds necessary to prevent excessive
dumping" of foreign products; and
To impose limitations or prohibi-
tions upon the use of grain in the
manufacture of liquor.
Yet Other Powers.
In addition the secretary of agri-
culture would be empowered to es-
tablish standard food grades, to IL
cense and control the manufacture,
storage and distribution of foods; to
prescribe the percentage of flour. to
be milled from wheat and to regulate
the mixing of wheat flour with other
flour in the making Of bread and
other food.
Mr. Lever declared there was moth
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-09
NIGHT SCHOOLS
AND PATRIOTISM

In a state where more than one
fourth of the people are illiterate,
and as many more, little better than
illiterates; one can scarcely do more
patriotic work than help train this
great mass of men and women, and
the most effective way to reach them
is through night schools.
Fifty per cent. Of South Carolina
is not under cultivation, and much
that is produces only q small portion
of what it is capable.
In this day when patriotism is
needed in garden and field; when
the whole world is looking to Ameri-
ca for food, and thousands Of lives
depend on our ability, to furnish It;
since illiterates are not accepted in
the army, now is the time to train
them for the battle Of life, teaching
however to save and produce rather
than to destroy. .... ...,
While teaching i1literates to read
and write, they and thousands Of
others, can be brought together two
or three times q week to study Gov
ernment or Clemson Extension Bull
letins, on truck farming, fruit grow
fne, Canning, good roads, sanitation,
forestry, etc. and so learn how best
to supply the needs Of the country.
The first step in organizing night
schools is, after securing teachers, to
call community meeting and have
a speaker outline the work. The
people have already been told Of the
desperate need for food over the
whole world, but they have not been
organized into schools TO learn how
best to supply ttis need. At the end
cf the meeting pupils should be en-
relied and schoo.: begun at once.
Later in the summer when the
crops are "laid by" schools will 5e
found successful in rural districts IT
held from 2:30 to 500 p. m. =.
Literary Digest Clubs might do
good for literates where copy is
subscribed for every six members
who will each keep it one day. and
pass it on, then will meet once a
week to discuss topics Of most in
terest. ... ..... ..,. =.
Night schools are equally effective
in city, town, mill or rural conmun-
lity, and to help with this work
should, now more than ever, be con-
siGered an act Of patriotism. For
every man and woman not actively
employed in the Army, Navy, or
Red Cross, here is your chance to
servo.
Spartanburg, s. c.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-09
THE PREss AND BANNER, Abbeville, s. G.

duty on the importations Of necessa-
ries, for which minimum prices have
been prescribed, are required to pre-
vent flooding Of the American mar
ket with such excessive importations
as to defeat the practical operation
of the minimum price plan. When he
determines these rates, by force of
the statute itself they 60 into imme-
date effect.
"Whenever the president shall find
that an emergency exists requiring
such action he is also empowered to
fix maximum prices of necessaries, if
essential, in order to prevent extor-
toin. If a maximum price for any
particular necessaries be established
it is made unlawful therefore to deal
in the article at a higher price,"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-09
ABBEVILLE COUNTY AIMS
HOUSE, VISITED APRIL IA, 1917

There were sixteen inmates in the
almshouse when inspected, 9 negroes
and z whites. The roof has been
recently recovered, but. there was
complaint of leaks in the northeast
corner room of the white quarters.
The rooms occupied by the whites
seemed generally clean, but this
could not be said for those occupied
by the negroes. -",.
None of the windows or doors OF
the paupers' quarters are screened.
Our last report, September IA, 1915
called attention to the presence OF
vermin and urged immediate stops
for their riddance. Constant vigil
ance along this line. Is necessary.
We likewise recommend the con-
struction of five fly-proof pail privies
at the almshouse; one for the super
intendent, two for the white paupers
and two for the negro paupers.
These Improvement have not yet
been made.
We also recommended the en-
ployment of an able-bodied negro
woman to take charge of the negro
paupers under the direction of the
Superintendent, stating that addi-
tional supervision Of the negro pau
pers is badly needed. The super
visor told me he has been unable to
get such q woman, even offering
$25.O0 a month and living, but that
now he is trying to get one from the
State Penitentiary. The administra-
tive problems are greatly complicat-
ed by the physical and mental condi-
ton of certain inmates, and this ad-
ditional help is badly needed.
State Board of Charities and Cor
rections.
Avant s. Johnston, Sec.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-09
Wednesday, May 9, 1917.
SWEEPING FOOD MEASURE
TO MEET ECONOMIC CRISIS
Lever Introduces in House Far
reaching Bill for Full Regula-
ton.

Absolute authority to regulate in
its discretion the production, distri-
button and prices of food and other
necessities during the war was asked
of congress Friday by the admins
tration.
In a sweeping bill introduced with
administration approval by Chairman
Lever of the house agriculture COM
mittee it is proposed to empower the
president to take these measures
whenever in his opinion the national
emergency shall require:
To fix maximum and minimum
prices for food, clothing, fue! and
other necessities, and the articles re-
auired for their production
To prescribe regulations to govern
the production of these commodities
and if necessary to requisition the
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-09

ing in the measure to disturb legiti-
mate business activities because 1T
is hoped that the mere conferrlng OF
the more extreme new powers will be
sufficient without its becoming ne
cessary to exercise them"
It is known that officials hold the
same view.
The bill is supplemental to the ad-
ministration food measure intro
duced in the house earlier in the
week providing for a survey of the
country's food resources and confer
ring certain powers to prevent food
speculation. This measure was or
dered favorably reported from the
AGRICULTURAL committee today after
the committee had reduced the ap-
preparation carried from S25, ,OeC,-
600 to approximately $20,OO0,00O,
and had eliminated a section author
ling the secretary of agriculture to
authorize the immediate sale Of sny
food in such condition that unless
promptly disposed Of it Will become
unfit for use. The section Will be
incorporated in coming third meas
ure which is to confer broad powers
on the council Of national defense. =.
MIR. Lever expects to get both OF
the bills up for action in the house
next week.
Touches All Necessaries.
"The new BILL" said Mr.. Lever,
ideals with all the necessaries Of life
including foods, feeds, shoes, cloth
ing. fuel and articles required TOR
their production. The measure is IN
tended only to meet the present em.
erpency. It is limited to the period OF
the war and a sufficient time there.
after for readjustment. 1t ls based
on the war clauses OF the constltu-
ton and is applicable thruognout
the country, irrespective OF STATE
lines. ..,...
production and to reduce waste, to
clear the channels Of distribution, to
nreyent boarding, to assure falr
prices. to eliminate injurious specu-
lfation, to prohibit evil practices or on
exchanges and to protect the pubic
against extortion. ,...,
"Power is granted to compel hold
ers to disgorge and put on the mar
ket neceSSafleS uelo Ny tnSu AA
cess of amounts reasonably needed
to supply their legitimate individual
or business requirement for rea.
sonable time. The president may
regulate exchanges including the
prices, quotations and like 80 az TO
avoid their employment as instru.
mentalities to. effect unjust marker
manipulations, injurious speculation
and undue enhancement of prices.
To Fix Minimum Prices.
"The president is empowered 70
fix minimum prices, assuring IAN
and just returns to producers OF
owners, whenever in an emergency
he finds such action essential IN or
der to encourage greater production;
In such case the government VIII
guarantee producers of necessarles
within the United States, who act N
reliance upon the guarantee, tna'
they will receive not less than tne
minimum price prescribed for their
product. 49,
dumping clause. This vests power II
the president to find what rates OF
]
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-05-09
BENTON GOES HIGHER.
Seaboard Trainmaster at Abbeville
10 Promoted to Richmond.

L. T. Foster has been appointed
terminal trainmaster Of the Seaboard
Air Line, with jurisdiction over
Richmond terminals; H. A. Benton,
trainmaster at Abbeville, has been
appointed trainmaster, with office at
Richmond, Va, vice J. r. Query,
promoted; C. D. Thornton, train
master at Hamlet, N. c., succeeds
Mr.. Benton; A. L. Pritchett, train
master at Hamlet, has been appoint
ed trainmaster, with jurisdiction over
Wilmington, Monroe and Charlotte
districts and Caroleen branch, vice
Mr.. Thornton; W. G. Jones, assist
ant trainmaster at Hamlet, has been
appointed trainmaster, with jurisdic-
ton over the Raleigh and Hamlet
districts and Pittsboro branch, vice
Mr.. Pritchett; R. Hill, chief dis
patcher at Atlanta, Ga, has been
appointed trainmaster at Atlanta;
vice T. n. Furman, Transferred and
E. C. Mcdonald succeeds Mr.. Hill.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

OF course, there will be delegates to
the National Convention Of the Amer
lean Woodmen arriving on every in
coming train from the 18th to perhaps
at late as the 18TH, and many are COM
ing across the country In their auto
mobiles. the large bulk Of delegates,
however, will arrive Monday after
noon, the 18th, on two special trains,
known as the "American Woodmen
Special" reaching Denver about 500
o'clock in the afternoon. II has been
arranged to have special street car
accommodations to take these people
direct to Shorter's Chapel whore ar
ran9ements for registering them have
already been made. From there they
will be taken to their various stop
ping places in automobiles.
Every member Of the reception
committee is asked to be present. eth
er at the station or at shorter's Chap
ell.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
WILLIAMS JUBILEE SINGERS De
LIGHT AUDIENCE.

The Denver Star has at all times
been an ardent admirer of the VIII
liams Jubilee Singers. whose reputa-
tion is world wide and very little cred
1t can 1t add to their already heavily
burdened wreath of victories. There
fore we will let the Denver News, our
morning daily. tell its story
THE Williams Jubilee singers gave
a thoroly enjoyable concert at the
Auditorium last night. They were
happiest in the plantation melodies
and the first part OF the program
would have been more attractive had
there been more numbers of that char
acter.
THE best singer in the organization
is the tenor who was such favorite
of the audience last night. He has
a truly beautiful voice.
"A gratifyingly large crowd turned
out for the concert. Part OF the pro-
ceeds went to the Zion Baptist church.
The organization is by no means new
to Denver and is worth hearing on
each visit"
The Drill Team. friends and Patron
Geo. Derry went to Colorado Springs.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Mrs. Laura Fountain of 1917 Gay.
lord ST.. will visit Glenwood Springs
for her health, spending three weeks.
The Richmond Planet and a few
others have temporarily been denied
the use of the mails because of ut.
terances regarding E. st. Louis af.
fair by UZziah Miner.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

II you have accommodations for the
Delegates to the American Woodmen
National Convention and have not
filled out one Of the cards, announcing
the number Of Delegates you can care
for, ETC., that are coming to the Amer
lean Woodmen National Convention,
the 18th to the 18th Of August, please
call on Mr.. T. S. Clinl<seaiS, 25o8 IRE
mont street.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

The Denver Star by mistake sent
Greetings to the Prince Hall Grand
Chapter in the name of Miss Olivia
Porter, as Grand Matron instead OF
Miss Pauline Freeman. We beg par.
don for our error, which when found
out was too late to correct
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
Everett Eugene Reynolds,

Everett Eugene Reynolds, the son
of Rev. and Mrs. A. e. Reynolds, died
Tuesday, Aug. eth. at Grand Junction,
Colo. His body was shipped to the
home of his parents. BIAS Lafayette.
Thursday. Funeral services will be
held Sunday, Aug. 18th, at 2:30 p. m,
from Bethlehem Baptist Church. In.
terment Riverside Cemetery
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

PHONE YORK ee1e W FOR MISS
BEATRICE LEWIS, EXPERT COR
SET MAKER. coRsETs MADE TO
MEASURE. LATEST DESIGNS AND
FITTINGS. SATISFACTION GUAR
ANTEED. 1889 GILPiN st.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Elisha Franklin, who departed this
life July Both in Chicago, was broth
er to w. B. Franklin of 2301 Kearney
St. Park Hill, who is employed at the
U. S. Mint.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

The sad intelligence came to T. S.
Clinkscale and brother that their
mother passed into the Great Beyond
Saturday. These brothers have the
sympathy of their friends in their
hour of trial
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Have you received one Of the hand
some souvenir programs Of the Ameri-
can Woodmen Convention? II not,
be present at the Auditorium, Tuesday
night, August 14th, at the grand OPEN
ing and you will be given one.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Mrs. Lille A. Hughes, having
learned Madam DeNeals method Of
scalp treatment. 10 an assistant to
Nine. Dishman. and will take care Of
all customers in her absence. Phone
York 1871.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
CITY
NEWS

Aug. 13-1e-Fourth QuadrenniaI Con-
vention Order of American Woodmen.
Opening exercises, City Auditorium,
Thursday evening, Aug. IA.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Rev. U. E. Stewart OF Omaha, Neb.
preached for Rev. A. E. Reyonids Sun
day night. He left for Colorado Spgs
from where he returns the latter part
OF August. He was caller of the
Star
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Mrs. r. S. Blassingame of Van
couver, British Columbia, is visiting
Nine. M. E. Dishman. She is for
merly of Denver and welcomed the
Odd Fellow delegates during their
visit in the Northwest in 1918.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Tonight at Old Colony, that big bou.
quet Of American beauties will be
given to the lucky lady.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

FOR RENT - Neatly furnished
rooms, hot and cold water; on two
car lines. Across from Colored fire
1ept. Mrs. M. A. Harris, Prop.
4t-1 mo.-S-11
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

The Birthday Dinner Party for the
benefit Of the Day Nursery, August
18th, is the talk Of the town.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
90 YOU WISH TO LEARN TO
DANCE PRIVATELY?

All Of those persons desiring to
learn how to dance thru private In.
struction, call Fred onetIl, 1907 Emer
son, or phone. For particulars, see
1jm.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
YOU CHANCE is NOW.

Homestead land and cheap relin-
quishments. Here 10 your chance to
get a farm for just a few dollars.
Come at once. 1924 Curtis St. Main
5249 chancer. At to Sept 3-17.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Father Bruce is still seriously Ill
with the outlook not. so promising
He is furnished nurse day and night
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Tonight at Old coIony-meet MI
there.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

Henry r. insnam, formerly with the
kortz Jeweiry Co., wishes to announce
that he 10 now 4 partner with the
Denver Jeweiry Mfg. Co.. Wholesale
and retail, with offices at 731 18th
street, next to interstate bank, doing
credit Jewelry. clothing and furniture.
Thanking all my customers who
have patronixed me In the last five
yearS for their patronage and honest
trsatmsnt and hope for your future
business.
Should you desire to see our stock
telephone Main 6922 and Will gladly
call In my machine and show you our
stock complete.
DENVER JEWELRY MFG. co.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

The Drill Team. friends and Patrol
Geo. Derry went to Colorado Springs
Colo
The Denver star., 1917-08-11

THE GRAND rhEATRE's WEEKLY
PROGRAM.
Cut Out and Paste on Wall
Don't Miss the Big Show
this Week.
EXTRA GOOD MUSIC AT THE
GRAND ThEATER. THE BEST
RAGTIME PLAYER IN THE CITY
WILL TICKLE THE KEYS. COME
AND HEAR HIM.
See IMPERIAL TRIO with the
Tango banjo player, our own boys,
Jackson, Junior and 0rsasby. Best
music In town at the GRAND THEA
TIRE every Sunday.
The Denver star., 1917-08-11
The Sanitary Clothes
Cleaners and PreSSerS

OUR SPECIALITY, the finest Of work; satisfaction alb
soutey guaranteed We do fine Tailoring.
Renovatng OF Ladies and Gents Garments No extr1
charge for calls and deliveries all of the city
Phone Main 1900 1922 WeIton St.
r. MANDEL Proprietor
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-09

any ofTcnsc. II order to expedite jus
tice the governor would have it or
dained that if an opinion is not filed on
the second succeeding term Of the SUI
preme court after hearing the case
should be remanded with Judgment af-
frmed The consolidation of the pro-
bate courts of each county into single
district, with the possible exceptions
Of Windsor and Orange counties, is
urged.
All these things and more constitute
"a plan of constructive legislation
greater than any other man of the state
has ever devised, says the Brattleboro
Refomcr-and time will show what is
to become Of it i'll whole and in detail.
That newspaper looks to see "a formid-
able third house get into action at
/ Montpelier, but advises the Legislators
that the way is 10 trust Uncle Horace
ana support him. All the other daily
newspapers Of Vermont seem to be
ready to line up with the governor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-09

The veteran legislator, Addison E.
Cudworth of Londonderry, has been as
signed to the chairmanship of the house
Judiciary committee, one Of the most
important positions in the general as
scmbly. Mr.. Cudworth was member
of this committee in the legislature OF
l>s4, and was chairman OF judiciary III
the senate, where he is the only man
IN the memory Of the present genera
tioE who has served two terms. DR.. +.
l.. O,lood oi Rockingham is honorcd
with the important post of chairman Of
the committee on public health. DR..
Osgood has been a successful medical
practitioner for years and is better
qualified for this Craftsmanship than
any other member of the house. G.
J.. Durham Of Brattleboro is chairman
Of tho committee on public buildings
aud holds second place on the commit
tee on ways and means, one of the
hardest working lunches in the house,
and gets a place on the conservation
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-09

which had been made up by some of
the Older Girls. In it People were kind
to the Birds and they studied them and
knew their songs and their colors. And
when one little Birds Family all died
because she had been taken off to
make q feather for some Lady's hat,
all the People who watched the per-
Torrance cried, and said they would
never again wear such Bird feathers.
That was, of course, what the little
Girls wanted. They wished to show
People how cruel it was to wear some
sorts of feathers and wings.
"Some of the little Girls took the
parts of the Birds and were dressed
in costumes with wings of various col
ors. They hoped and chirped and
wore masks on their faces to look like
Birds.
"Of course, they were rather large
but then they took their parts very
well, and everyone in the audience was
delighted.
1T was given out-of-doorS you see to
make it seem more attractive and Bird
like. And as the Play made every per-
son feel sorry for Birds who We're bad
ly treated, the little Girls thought it
was Play just for the benefit of the
Birds, which indeed it was.
after the play was over and the
People had clapped and applauded,
and the little performers had come out
in front of the curtain they had made
between two tall trees, and had bowed
and kissed their hands to the audience,
one Girl came out, who was a little
larger than the rest.
She stood on low stump that was
on the part of the lawn where the play
had been given and all around her
were great, tall trees.
want to thank you all for coming
here today she said.
"All the People clapped again, and
said, We thank you for letting Us
come. It has been a great treat, and
we've enjoyed it-yes, every minute
of it.
And while I wanted you to enjoy
it, continued the little Girl, I wanted
1t to make you feel you would never
wear wings or feathers again that
!! leave the little Birds alone and Mother
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-09

Charles w. Gates easily as the most
popular ex-governor of Vermont. He
never used band wagon methods to Sc
cure results, and some important work
accomplished during his administration
was effected without the facts becoming
generally known. \ broad minded, toll
Grant, kindly-hearted, sympathetic man
has gone ont of office after being con
spicuously in the public view more
than a dozen years. Mr.. Gates, in Civ
ing his service to the state. has neglect
ed his own personal affairs, and he will
now turn to his mercantile business in
Franklin and his farms there covering
several hundred acres. Mr.. Gates
would have been richer by many thou
sands of dollars if he had not needed
the call TO public duty. The representa-
tive from Franklin this year, by the
way, IS the eX-goyernor's younger
brother.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-01-09
Laws Not Observed.
Rutland News.

Tie Vermont statutes provide pen
atty Of five dollars il physicians in
attendance do not report births within
10 DAYS and similar penalty of five
dollars upon parents who are likewise
negligent il registering offsprings with
in 30 days after birth. Not a ease
where the penalty has been enforced is
on record in Rutland, although the reg
istrations Of 1916 snow that both ply
sieians and parents in great many
cases have disregarded the law. The
statutes provide that officiating clergy
men or magistrates must report mar
riages within 10 days, on a penalty Of
so fine This law likewise has been dis
regarded IN number Of cases III this
ciJy, anu presumably i'll every other
Vermont community, and yet the penal
tv has never been imposed. Let it be
said. in al justice, that the statutes
referred to are being better observed
latterly thaH formerly. Nevertheless,
there is 10 reason for immunity from
the prescribed penalty, if the laws are
just. If these laws are not right
they should be repealed. If they are
right they should be enforced That
seems only fair.