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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26
Miss Ferdie Cole, of New Orleans
Visited her home here last Sunday.

visited her home here last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Puttnum and
children, of Abbeville, are spending
some time here as the guests OF Mrs.
Puttnum's father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. F. F. Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Dittmar and
children, of Bogalusa, spent several
days here during the past week a.
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Brew:-
ter and family.
Miss Clarice Frederick has return
ed from New Orleans, after several
days spent there as the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Matthews.
Mines. Paul Felix and Dave Meyer
and Miss Bella Samuels, OF New Or
leans, spent hast Sunday hers All tho
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. i. Bear. g
Mrs. Josie Fogarty,-wno has be.n
in New Orleans. having undergone
an operation at the Touro lndrmary.
is rapidly recovering and Will be
home shortly, much to the delight
of her many friends.
Mrs. s. Garcia spent several days
in New Orleans during the past week
having gone over to visit Mira. Josie
Fogarty.
Mrs. Stella Pike Watkins. Miss
Miriam Watkins and Mr.. Lester
| Watkins, of New Orleans, spent sew
eral days here during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Clement re-
turned Monday from New York.
where they spent q month.
Misses Margaret and Barbara
Love and Mr.. Ed. Linton, OF New Or
leans, spent last Sunday here - the
/, que SITS of Mr.. and Mrs, Julian H
/. Smith.
Mrs. L. H. Davis and daughter
have returned to their home In
Pointe Coupee parish. after several
| days spent here as the guests OF MT.
and Mrs. E. G.. Davis.
Mrs. Geo. R. Tolson has returned
from New Orleans, after visit OF
several days to her sister. Mrs. e.
w. Gordon.
Misses Rose, and Victoria Blum,
who have been spending two weeks
/ here as the guest of Mrs. A. E. Mass.
Imam, returned Sunday evening to
their home in New Orleans.
Mrs. Dryden Williams and little
daughter, Jerry, returned Sunday te
| their home in New Orleans, after .
weeks visit to Mr.. and Mrs. A. v
Smith.
Miss Jennie Gallagher, of New Or
leans, was visitor to her relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Ross and family
last Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. ]. Scarles. of Amite. spen
last Sunday here as the guest q
Mrs. L. A. Reber.
i Mr.. II. NJ. Carpenter spent severa
days here durig the past week as tn
guest OF Mrs. L. A. Reber.
Mr.. Noble Salter spent. the week
end in COvington with friends.
ss%
Mrs. l. SCOOTER and daughter Irma
spent the weekend In COvingt0n.
Miss Stella Adler, of New Orlean,
and Miss Alice Rosenthal. of Chtca
go, are in Covington for sewers
weeks.
Mr.. Charles Russell spent last Sun
| day in CovingtOn.
Mrs. j. Seidenbach and daughtei
/ Miss Maud. left Saturday. after seS
eral weeks spent in Covington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. Victor Mather Don4 last 7tu4
day with Mr.. Lawrence Smith.
Mies Dorothy Tndry, Of New Or
leans, II spending . week in Coving-
ton - the guest Of Miss Olga Mo
Nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. White spent
several days in New Orleans last
week.
Mrs. Naomi Alpeunte is spending
several weeks In New ORLEANS with
relatives.
The Double T. H's. were enter
tanned last week by Miss Grace
Blossman. First prize was won by
Miss Norma Weaver, consolation by
Miss Leah Alpeunte. Miss Henriet-
II Brewster was hostess this week.
There will be an entertainment
given by the Abita School, Monday,
May 80. at o'clock, at the Abita
Town Hall. Admission 10 cents.
BORN-To Mrs. A. E. Stanga, on
Monday, May FL, 1917, 12-pound
boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. Delery enter
tanned q few friends informally,
Thursday evening.
The Board Of Directors of the Gov
ington Bank & Trust Co., at a meet
ing held last Tuesday, unanimously
voted to use $4,000 of their large
cash reserve to purchase Liberty
Bonds for that amount. This is a
concrete and practical way to show
patriotism and we are glad to know
that we have an institution in our
parish which Is able and willing to
use Its funds in such a large amount
to further the cause of our National
Government. This bank has also
opened up q Liberty Bond Club, .
by which means they will make il
possible for people Of small means
to buy one bond, paying for it. in
weekly payments. These small
bonds are for 5000 each and the
payments will be for so per week
The Liberty Bond Club is run
similarly to the Christmas Clubs
and will mature In thirty weeks.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Hebert. Jr..
Of New Orleans. visited relatives IN
Covington last Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26
Personal and Local News.
Miss Boudoa.qale By Society Editors Mis-. 3. Me.e.

At the third OF. the Sc les of card
Games which was held last Saturday
afternoon at the M. c.. b. Library.
the first prize was awarded Mrs. H.
A., Mackie, second Mrs. A. L. Bear,
consolation Mrs. D. Lambert. The
fourth game of the series will be
held this Saturday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock, -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. White spent
several days In New Orleans last
week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

The Daughters Of Isabella enter
"A ned at Five Hundred and Pit last
Thursday afternoon at the Knights
OF Columbus Hall, the prize at Five
Hundred being awarded Mrs. w. n.
Kentzel, at Pit to Mrs. Albert Per-
hos. cosolation Mrs. J. "a. Stanga.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Miss Mae Poole, of Bogalusa, spent
the weekend here as tn. guest ca
Mrs. Marvin Poole mad Miss Jesse
Evans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. Josie Fogarty,-wno has benn
in New ORLEANS. having undergone
an operation at the Tour0 Inflrmary.
is rapidly recovering and will be
home shortly, much to the delight
of her many friends.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26


80 49, y. 80 q 80
Mrs. W p. McEpultY. of Boga:-.
lusa, was the weekend guest OF MISS
Anais BoudousQuie.
Miss Mae Poole, of Bogalusa, spent
the weekend here as thu guest O.
Mrs. Marvin Poole mad Miss Jesse
Evans.
F. Mr.. and Mrs. Whit. Riggs and lit
tie daughter, Dolly, spent last Sun
day in New Orleans with their sisters
Misses Kate and Eleanor RIGGS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson. and
little daughter, Joyce Mae, Of Boga-
lusa, were week end GUESTS OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. White, and Mr.. anu
MRS. S. D.. Anderson.
Misses Adele Palette and Rubie
Anderson trained nurses from the
Charity Hospital, New Orleans. were
guests last Sunday OF Mr.. and Mrs.
8. D. Anderson
Mr.. Claud Ragas, of New Orleans,
. friends.
Miss Marie Kronenberger. OF New
Orleans, spent the weekend at the
Ozonia.
Mrs. Fontaine Poole. of~Boga.usa
! visited relatives here last Sunday.
Mrs. A. f. Massman and little soE
Irving, left Tuesday for New Or
leans, where they will spend month
visiting relatives.
Miss Eva Frederick, OF Bogalusa,
spent the weekend here as the guest
4 OF her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A.
Frederick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Schultz mo-
t0red to Bogalusa last Saturday.
Mrs. e. H. Linton returned Sunday
Z evening to her home in New Orleans.
after week spent here as the cues t
of her daughter. Mrs. J. H. Smith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. w. p. McElpltX OF Boga--
lusa, was the weekend guest OF MISS
Anais Boud0usQuie.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. Naomi Alpeunte is spending
several weeks In New ORLEANS with
relatives.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Aies Dorothy Tadry, Of New Or
leans, II Gpanding . week in Coving-
ton - the guest Of Miss Olga Mo
Nooly.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mines. Paul Felix and Dave Meyer
and Miss Bella Samuels, OF New Or
leans, spent hast Sunday hers All tho
guests OF Mr.. and MRS. A. I. Bear. 6
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Whit. Riggs and lit
tie daughter, Dolly, spent last sun
day in New Orleans with their sisters
Misses Kate and Eleanor Riggs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. s. Garcia spent several days
in New Orleans during the past week
having gone over to visit Mira. Josie
Fogarty.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson. and
little daughter, Joyce Mae. OF Boga-
lusa, were week end GUESTS OF Mr.:
and Mrs. w. A. White, and Mr.. and
MRS. S. D. Anderson. S
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. Victor Mather lpont last 7au4
day with Mr.. Lawrence Smith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Schultz mo-
t0red to Bogalusa last Saturday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. e. H. Linton returned Sunday
evening to her home in New Orleans.
after a week spent here as the guest
of her daughter. Mrs. J. H. Smith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Misses Adele Palette and Rubie
Anderson, trained nurses from the
Charity Hospital, New Orleans, were
guests last Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs.
s. D. Anderson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Miss Marie Kronenberger, of New
Orleans, spent the weekend at tna
Ozonia.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

!. Miss Eva Frederick, OF Bogalusa.
spent the week-en here as the guest
Of her, parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Frederick.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr., Claud Ragas, Of New Orleans.
spent Sunday in COvington visiting
friends.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Miss Clarice Frederick has return.
ed from New Orleans, after several
days spent there as the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Matthews.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. Fontaine Poole, of~Boga!usa
visited relatives here last Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. A. e. Massman and little soE
Irving, left Tuesday for New Or
leans, where they will spend month
visiting relatives.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Delery enter
tanned q few friends informally,
Thursday evening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mrs. Stella Pike Watkins. Miss
Miriam Watkins and Mr.. Lester
Watkins, of New Orleans, spent sew
eral days here during the past week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

BORN-To Mrs. A. E. Stanga, on
Monday, May 81, 1917, a 12-pound
boy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

There will be an entertainment
given by the Abita School, Monday,
May 80. at 8 O'Clock, at the Abita
Town Hall. Admission 10 cents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Clement re-
turned Monday from New York.
where they spent q month.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

Misses Margaret and Barbara
Love and Mr.. Ed. Linton, OF New Or
leans, spent last Sunday here - the
gue SITS of Mr.. and Mrs, Julian H
Smith. sslF.a sssa~-ssassaasss~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-05-26

The Double T. G's. were enter
tanned last week by Miss Grace
Blossman. First prize was won by
Miss Norma Weaver, consolation by
Miss Leah Alpeunte. Miss Henriet-
II BreWster Kaa hostess this week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
ON NITRATE SITUATION.
President Answers Telegram OF Scna-
tor Smith and Others.

Columbia, Oct. 1.-THE govern
ment is keenly alive" 20 the need by
ss..~------
the farmers of nitrateS, states Presi-
dent Wilson in a lettec, signed by
himself to J. Whitner Reid, secre-
tary of the South Carolina Farmers
Union, in answer to q telegram pre-
pared by United States Senator 4. ID.
Smith, State Senator J. Arthur Banks
and Mr.. Reid, urging on the president
the necessity Of the farmers of South
Carolina having nitrates. The tele-
gram was the result of Il resolution
adopted by the Statewide conference
Of farmers, which met here THURSDAY
night. The president states that
everything possible will be DONE"
but the difficulties to he surmounted
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
Home Demonstration Work
MARY LENNON, Dsmenstrator
MINNIE JONES, Assistant

The Hagood Home Demonstration
Club met at the home of Mrs. Craw-
ford Sanders. October Sth. Miss An
ME Keels took charge OF the meeting
as assistant to Miss Lennon, Demon
stratiOn Agent for the County. We,
as collection of working women. are
glad to welcome Miss Keels as /,
leader in this work. As one of our
girls she needs no introduction. The
meeting was quite an enthusiastic
one.
A letter from Joe Sparks, Executive
Secretary Of the South Carolina Food
Saving campaign was read by Mrs. j.
l.. Jackson. secretary.
Test for tannin In tea demonstrated
by Miss Keels was Of interest as we'll
as beneficial. Also exhibit Of foods
that can be used In combination
with wheat flour for breads.
Standard containers were also ex-
hibited and taken note Of by thos.
present.
Letters were read from E. l. Rear
don. publicity campaign manager,
National Food Administration. maxi
ing the situation quite plain to the
women.
Committee to work in food conser-
vation campaign, Oct. 2s-Nov. 3:
Mrs. Charley Sanders. Mrs. Crawford
Sanders. Mrs. Mary Moody, Mrs. ]. l.
Jackson.
Committee on booth at County
Fair: Mesdames c. w. Sanders,
Crawford Sanders. T. p. Sanders, JUL
ian Sanders. r. M. Hildebrand, Mary
Moody. j. II. Corbett, j. l.. Jackson.
Demonstration of corn meal waters
and tea correctly made, were served
to the delight Of us all.
Mrs. j. L. Jackson,
Secretary
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

Dark Corner, Oct. 12.-Cotton pick
ing Ia sfiH going on and corn gather
ing has commenced. A better crop of
cotton was made than was thought
would be made sometime ago.
Some little excitement was created
here last Monday when 1t was learn
ed that strange negro had been seen
around In the woods acting very
strangely. and 1t was said that he told
one white man II he bothered him he
would slay him with his axe. Some
would not sleep at night until We'd
nesday evening. when w. j. Ardis and
some others came up with him In the
woods near Elwelrs Chapel and got
him to Mr.. Joe e. Johnston's. where
no was kept until Policemen New
man. Norris and Boykin came dow;
and took him to Sumter. The negro
proved to be Flo CASTOR. who was ad-
vertised In the watchman and South.
ron OF Wednesday.
Mr.. T. II. Osteen of the Sycamore
Is quite sick at this writing and Mrs
Thames is no better. and w. j. Ardis
is under the weather again. Also Mrs.
j. K. Johnston is quite poorly. will
rinff OF here. More soon from
Hard Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

Unofficial sales added to the official
doubtless would greatly increase the
total" the statement reads. possibly
to s65O,OOo.O0O or s7OO,OOO,OOO. Con-
servative estimates from the New
York. Chicago. Cleveland and San
Francisco district alone add $50, ,000,- =
600. The total Of the other districts
are thought not to exceed 800, ,000,-
900.
I'm other words, the latest official
figures and most careful estimates of
unrepOrted sales make it appear that
not more than IA per cent of the max
imum quota has been subscribed. If
1t to be attained $35S 100000 worth
Of bonds must be sold every working
day between now and the close of the
drive
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

Washington. Oct. 13.--Fair with
temperatures above normal the great
ter part of next week is the forecast
for the South Atlantic and Gulf States.
Occasional showers are probable the
latter part OF the week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Some Great Waists.

we nave now the largest variety OF
shirt waists II has ever been our
pleasure to present. Georgette. Creme
Decline. Taffetta and wash silks.
waists to match your coat suit.
schwartz Bros.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

Atlantic Port, Oct. 13.-Twenty-siX
members of the crew Of the steamer
New Orleans which was wrecked off
the Virginia coast on Wednesday
was brought here on the vessel which
picked them up just after their ship
went down. First officer Kohlman
was drowned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
A New Shoe Creation.

The last word In style from Fifth
Avenue. 9-inch boot. Brown pat
ent leather with field mouse kid up-
per. The swellest shoe in the State
Come and see them. Schwartz Shoe
Store.-Advt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
RUB-MY-TISM

Will cure yOuy Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects,
Ect. Anriseptic AnOdyne, used
internally and externally. Frifa 2Se
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

Died at Abbevllie. s. c.. this morn
ing Sol III. Rosenberg. Jr.. the four
year old son OF MIR. and Mrs. Sol III,
Rosenberg. The funeral services will
be held In this city. Funeral notice
later.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

For South Atlantic and East Gulf
States; Fair weather will prevail the
greater part Of the week with tenn
peraturcs above normal. Occasional
rains are probable at the end of the
week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

are great, indeed" The following is
the copy of the presidents letter, re-
ceived by Secretary Reid today:
THE telegram which you sent me
on behalf of the State Farmers I'm
ion with regard to the absolute neces-
sity of an adequate supply Of nitrate
of soda has been laid before me, and
l want you to know in reply that the
government is keenly alive to the
need and that everything possible will
be done, for the difficulties to be sur
mounted are very great, indeed"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

The Sumter Chapter OF the Ameri-
can Red Cross wishes to thank the
people who so willingly contributed to
the soldiers tobacco fund. The do
nations amounted to Sl1.GO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
SUMTER COTTON MARKET

7. g. BOWMAN. Cotton Buyer.
corrected daily at 12 o'clock Noon
Good Middling % is.
Strict Middling 27.
Middling 26 rs.
Strict Low Middling 26 SIS.
Low Middling 90 is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
FARMS FOR SALE
In Sumter and Clarendon Counties.

GS Acres public road, three in
high state OF cutiyation
barn and stables Splenddy good
artesian
rs in
cultivation, 10 be
in cultivation Good dwelling house. barn.
stables,
Sumter six-horse
cultivation this which be to
dwelling threete tenant
houses, barns and stables
railroad n in a good neighbo-.
in high cultivation. New
dwelling, houses. sheds
outbuldings dairy barn equipment with
desired Plenty and straw Thor
drained About hundred unde and
situated is offered
a farm prac.
tically in the see about t at once
Cood
but needs developing Timber nav f,r
Will subdvids
Pmewood undeveloped sell cheap
Easy Terms To Suit Purchasers
G. p. OSTEEN, Sumter, S. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

WANTED-YOu to come to the auc-
ton sale of horses and mules Sat
urday, October Goth at Tobacco
Warehouse, T.. Liberty ST. Hal
Foster.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
NIattings Are Scarce.

But we have them. 45 rolls reach
ed us Saturday. They won't be here
long. Be quick. Schwartz Bros
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17
BRITISH TANK IN PARADE.

Unique Spectacle to he Seen In Liberty
Bond Parade.
New York. Oct. "a British tank
and a crew which saw service on the
Western front are to parade New
York streets In the interest OF the
Liberty loan. To get the amount hop
ed for the second district must sub.
scribe one hundred million dollars
daily.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

Gps dGaitsman ana Soutbraa.
Publishcd Wednesday and Saturday
OSTEEN FURNISHING COMPANY
SUMTER, S. @.
Terms:
oi.oO per annum--in advance.
Advertisements.
One Square first insertion =. ..S1.OO
Every subsequent Insertion. :. so
Contracts for three months. or
longer will be made at reduced rates.
All communications which sub
serve private interests will be charged
for IN advertisements.
Obituaries and tributes OF respect
will DO charged for.
Tho Sumter Watchman was found
cd In 1850 and the True Southron IN
1s66. Tho Watchman and Southron
now has the combined circulation and
innuence OF both OF the old papers
and 10 manifestly the best advertisInr
modium In sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

FOR SALE-MOsley place, 113 IL
acres. Good farming land, l mile
from Borden, 1-2 miles from
Rembert. Near a good graded
school tenant houses in good
can be repaired. $35 per acre.
Easy terms. G. NJ. Emanuel, Bor-
den, =. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-17

New York .250,910,000 100000, 900
Philadelphia 16,617,000 415,000,000
Clevelasd. 1.s71,oOO 500, 900, 900
Richmond 21,S27,OOO 200, 900, ,Oo)
Atlanta. :. 5,531,O $4,000, oO9
Chicago. 1O.G1O,OOO 700, 900, OOo
st. Louis 3.786,OOO ZOO 900, 900
Minneapolis ..... 175,OOO, 600
Kansas City 2,O25,OOO 200, 600, 900
Dallas. a,175.OOO 1926, 900, 900
s. Francisco. 24,111.OOO $4,000, 900
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-14
CUBAN REVOLUTION
ABOUT TO COLLAPSE
u. S. Marines Land at Santiago and
Took Charge of the Town Re.
bels Burn Cane Fields.

Washington, March 12.-Ofhcial
advices to the navy department es-
tablished that the fact that the Gu
ban government forces have regain
ed control of Santiago, the strong
hold of the rebel uprising. Presi-
dent Menocale notified the United
States that Governor Munoz, in
command there, represented the re-
cognized government.
Re-possession of Santiago and the
capture of the rebel leader Gomez,
and staff is regarded here as mark
ing the collapse Of the revolution.
Dispatches said the rebels have fled
from Santiago. ..;... .,
Today's dispatches to the navy de.
partment do not say whether there
is fighting at Santiago, but did say
that the rebels, !"realizing they are
traitors and about to be captured,
threw away their arms and fled to
the outskirts. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-03-14
ROYAL MAIL LINER
DRlNA DESTROYED
Agents Of Company in New York
Receive Message From Cap.
tain In London.

New York, March 5.-Advices re-
ceived here from Rio Janeiro and
London indicate that the Royal Mail
steam packet liner Drina, Of 11,4s3
tons, with passengers and cargo from
Rio Janeiro, has been sunk between
Lisbon and Liverpool and the pas
sengers rescued and landed. Details
are not available! The South Am
erican advices reported the loss of
the Drina after leaving Lisbon had
been announced by agents Of the
Royal Mail Steam Packet Company
in Rio Janeiro. Agents of the COM
pany here admitted today the re-
ceipt Of a message from London
signed by the captain as follows: s
I 'tDrina passengers landed safely" !"