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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-13
SOCIAL LIFE.

For "Loyal Workers" this group
of girls are hard to beat. Leaders
in the church activities and leaders
in the social life. There r about
fifty of them. They show the same
interest in the social life of their
community that they show in these
balls they are holding. They are
organized into two Campfire Clubs.
Group I, girls from IL to 16, and
group II from 16 to 20. Each group
holding weekly meetings for work
such as sewing, fancy work, cooking
and physical culture. But these are
workers they are, and they manage
two or three weekly social meetings
with just as many young men pres
ent.
Sometimes its just a singing.
We often sing for the hour without
once getting tired.
More often it is a Rock party, a
candy pulling, a stunt evening, a
tacky party, a Victrola party, a holi-
day party, a birthday party.
Lawn parties are held twice a
month and ice cream is sold by the
Campfire girls. They hope to real
ize enough to pay for their Camp
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-13
REV. GEO. w. SWOPE, D.. D.

At a meeting of the trustees Of
Erskine College held at the recent
commencement, the honorary de-
gree of Doctor of Divinity was con-
ferred on Rev. George w. Swope,
! the eloquent and learned pastor of
the Abbeville Baptist church. The
news will be gladly received by the
members of the congregation and by
the friends of the doctor in all parts
of the county.
Doctor Swope is a Missourian by
birth but while in early manhood
moved to Oregon with his father,
brother and sister. There he at
tended high school in Oregon City
and then college at Meanwhile. At
ter leaving college he taught school
two years after which he took up
the study of law.
Completing a three years course
he was examined before the supreme
court of the state Of Oregon, passed
successfully the examination, and
was personally highly complmented
by a member of the court for his
grade. He was admitted to prac-
tice law in Oregon Oct! 3, 1894, and
continued such practice until July,
1900. In that time he was employed
in some of the most important liti-
cation that came before the courts
Of his county.
In 1900 he moved to Louisville,
KY, and there entered the Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary-the
largest Baptist seminary in the
world. From this institution he
graduated in 1903 receiving a diplo-
ma in which he was declared to be
a "Full graduate in all the. schools
of this institution, with the degree
of Tn. NJ, Master Of Theology"
Such degree included graduation in
Hebrew, Greek and English courses:
Before graduation he was called
to an important charge in Nashville,
Tenn, and there remained in an en-.
joyable and successful work until
Jan. !, 1909, when he accepted a
call to Central Baptist Church. Nor
folk, Va, and moved to that CITY,.
In the important Norfolk field he
labored until July /, 1916, when he
moved to his present charge at Alb.
DeVllle, Ot ~. OuItllS IAS peiio0 Va
his Norfolk passionate there was en-.
joyed an increase in membership OF
so per cent. and a decrease of in
debtedness from $4,000 to $1,000.
The call to Abbeville seems to
have been OPPORTUNITY timed and
divinely made. In less than one year
there had been added to the church
membership 100 new members and a
substantial reduction has been made
in the church indebtedness.
DR.. Swope breaches at Due West
twice a month and a made many
friends there. In these fields he has
found a host of splendid Christian
people given to hospitality and
Strong in inspiring loyalty. ,.
DR.. Swope was married May 27th,
1897, to Miss Nellie Maye Guthrie,
of Urbana, Ohio. They. have four
children, Leslie, a senior in Har-
ward next session, Paul, who IS
known so we'll by u people on &C
count of his great musical talent,
Harriet, a nine year old daughter,
and George W. Swope, Jr., who IS
lust beginning to walk. The Doctor
and his estimable family add much
to Abbeville in every way.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-13
THREE
Miss Kathleen Hayes, and attended
commencement the past week. s

Miss Kathleen Hayes, and attended
commencement the past week.
The many friends of Mrs John D..
Cae will be delighted to know that
she is at home again after, spending
several weeks in the hospital in Ans
derson. She is improving nicely now,
and we sincerely hope she will soon
be quite well again.
The Matron's Sewing Circle was
pleasantly entertained. by Mrs. ]. A.
McAllister. Quite a number Of la
dies enjoyed the afternoon. Miss
Mary McAllister charmed the ladies
by her sweet music.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed by the hostess, and her charming
daughter, Miss Mary.
Mrs. Dusty Rhodes of Augusta,
spent a short while in Mt. Carmel
with her cousin, Mrs. T B Frazier.
Mrs. Rhodes is better known in Mt.
Carmel as Miss Laura McAllister,
won the prize is Augustus first June
bride.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-06-13
MT. CARMEL. =
~ ~

Mt. Carmel, June 11.-Miss Sara
Hardness. who has been visiting Miss
Kathryn Mcclellan for several weeks.
returned to her home at Sharon last
Sabbath evening.
Her many friends were sorry to
see her leave.
Miss Dunoway of Danburg, Ga,
spent the weekend with Miss Ruby
Smith.
Mr.. Calhoun Harris of Anderson,
spent the weekend with his family,
who are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Morrah.
Miss Ethel Wells, one of Mt. Car
mel's attractive young ladies return
ed home last Friday from Manning.
where she has successfully taught the
past session.. Her many friends are
delighted to see her again.
Miss Sara Boyd spent the past
week in Due West attending COM
mencement.
Mrs. Mamie Hardness of Sharon,
gladdened the hearts Of her many
friends in Mt. Carmel by a short
visit last Sabbath.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. 'Morrah have
recently purchased a handsome new
car-seven passenger Hudson, super
six. 1t is a beauty.
Hon. John Boykin of Atlanta, Ca,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Coats, $29.5O
Actual Values to S35

Nearly all exclusive models in
Velour Plaids, Covert, Poiret Twill,
Poplin and Serge; many novel
plated and belted styles; half and
full lined; twist stitch trimming;
over collars of fancy and contrast
ing materials. Nearly half of this
lot are in extra sizes up to 81 size.
All the seasons colorings, including
black and navy.
On SaIe-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
Coats, $24.5O
Actual Values to $32.5o

Nearly all full lined, in Wool
Velours, Taffetas, Gunniburl, Btu
rella Cloth. All are high-grade gar
ments, in misses and women's sizes,
with a particular fine showing of
xtra-Size Coats, designed for large
women, and in keeping with the
present modes. Styles for street,
motor and dress wear.
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At 35c. or 3 pairs for
81 Children's Silk
Pleated Socks, in
white, tan, avy,
black md romper
blue. Sizes 5 to 9I..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20

OF Bingham and chambray,
with lawn trimmings, in con-
trasting colors or white mate
rails.
Two.Piece Coatee Dresses.
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Coats, $14.5O
Actual Values Up to $3.50

Burella Cloth, Wool Poplin,
Wool Velour, Whipcord, Serge and
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for misses. Extra sizes and regular
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A variety of belted models. Normal
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big collars, with fancy over collars,
machine stitching Black, navy,
magenta, gold, apple green, honey,
brick and plaids.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20

Ladies' Union Suits, tight
knee and umbrella style. Also
Envelope Chemise. Ali sizes
and extra sizes, &c.
On Sale-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20

Flags! Special for Saturday

Flags 3sc-Large size, 30x46 in. Flag mounted on
SIT. pole, with gided spear head.
Flag Sets, complete, 7sc-30x42-in Flag, complete
with 6-ft pole, ropes and metal holder.
. Flag Outfit, s1ss4x6-ft. flag, with S-ft. pole,
ropes and metal holder.
Sxe-ft. Large Flag, Sz.98-Sewed stripes, finished
with tap top and grommets, ready to put pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20

.5c values I'm Underwear
"Kayser." "Richelieu." "Athe-
ma" "Merode" and BLUE Star"
makes included Low neck. V
neck. tight knee and umbrella
style envelope suits, etc, Soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-20
VOn1enS Underwear

Ladies' Union Suits, French
band top, tight knee and lace
trimmed; ordinary and extra
sizes. Splendid value, 4oc.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
Monument to John Hay

China is preparing to honor the
memory of John Hay, founder of the
policy of the open door" as no other
foreigner, living or dead, ever has
been honored in China. DR.. V. x. Well
ington Koo, the Chinese minister to
the United States, now in Washington,
has been advised by one of the lead
ers of the Chinese Senate, that a bill
has been introduced in the parliament
and was virtually assured of passage
for the erection of a monument to the
former American Secretary of State in
the central park of Peking. by what
was one of the most adroit strokes
of modern diplomacy, Hay thus ac-
customed the world to accept the open
door as the only decent policy for il
to adopt toward China" says William
Roscoe Thayer, in The Life and Let
ters of John Hay" (Houghton Mifflin
Company, one of the most successful
biographies of recent years. Not one
OF the governments concerned wished
to agree to it; each saw more profit
to itself in exploiting what it had al
ready secured and in joining in the
scramble Tor more; out noI one OF
them, after Hay. had declared for the
Open Door, dared openly to oppose
the doctrine. 1t was as if. in a meet
ing, he had asked all those who be-
lived IN telling the truth to stand up;
the liars would not have kept their
seats"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
GOING TO WAR

TIME marked calm with which the
country has received the word
that the President and Congress
find it no longer possible to keep out
of war with Germany is the most re-
markable feature of the weeks news.
Even the stock market failed to show
fluctuations much out of the ordinary
Bonds continue firm despite prepara-
tions of the government to float tre-
mendous new issues. The pulse of the
nation is normal. There are no symp-
toms of war fever" The beginning
of the conflict in Europe was accom-
panied by security activities of great
proportions in this country; so much
so that it was necessary to close the
stock exchanges. Yet our own plunge
into the war is accompanied by
scarcely a ripple.
There are several reasons why this
is so. In the first place, it has been
certain for weeks that formal decla-
ration of war was absolutely certain.
Finance and industry discounted the
situation and were ready for eventu-
alitles as they came. Also, the coun-
try is we'll prepared in a financial way
for any crisis and tha paople know it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07

ton and sugar production. 1t is
asserted that within the British En-
pire can be produced all the cotton
and all the sugar the United Kingdom
will need.
During the year before the outbreak
of the war, Great Britain imported
nearly two million tons of sugar, 80
per cent. of which came from Ger
many and Austria. Only an incon-
siderable amount was produced with
in the British Empire. 1t is asserted
that from the West Indian possessions
of the Empire more sugar could be
produced than would be necessary to
supply all the British needs.
The proposal is that encouragement
shall be given to the sugar industry
either in the form of protection or
bounty, with the certain result thai
Great Britain will be made independ-
ent of other countries for this COM
modify in the future. The cotton
necessary to supply British needs
would be produced in Egypt and In
dia, and this industry would also be
protected through legislation.
With Great Britain thus entering
upon the policy of building up home
industries, it is difficult to understand
how any American citizen can con-
tinue opposition to the restoration of
a similar policy in this country,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
FOOD PRICE CONTROL

TIME biggest thing the government
at Washington can do for the
people of the United States at
this juncture is to name a food price
control commission. In a short time
hundreds of thousands of producers
will be taken from their daily tasks
and turned into consumers who must
be fed at the expense of the nation.
Millions of others will be called upon
to pay increased taxes to meet war
expenses. Food spectators in this
country may be expected to do just
what they did at the outstart of the
war in Germany and England-corner
what ever markets theyscan and boost
prices to levels that would give the
wealthy opportunity to live we'll while
poor people verged on starvation.
Even with all the steps that have
been taken in Germany the accusation
is openly made in Berlin that the price
raisers have been able to provide for
the rich and at the same time feather
their own nests at the expense of mill
lions of less fortunate folks.
Nothing like this should be permit
ted to happen in the United States. To
be forewarned should be to be fore
armed. We want no unnecessary hard
ships, and while the people will not
shrink from any of the rigors of war
that cannot be avoided. the govern
ment must understand that they will
insist upon. the maximum of protec-
ton again the eXtortion of provision
barons having no regard for anything
but the weight of their own purses.
Given plenty of food at low prices
! Germany might hold out another year
longer than will be possible under con-
ditions as they exist. There is no
danger that we in America will reach
| the extremities of hunger that are
| reported from Berlin. Neither is
/ there any reAson why the government
should bring down on its head the
reprobation of a patriotic people by
failing to perform it's manifest duty
! with respect to the control of food
prices.
! There have been hints from Wash
J ington that something of this sort is
/ in contemplation. The sooner it is
given the attention it deserves the
better it will be for everybody. Prices
are going to he high enough under the
very best of conditions and every
penny that~ean be saved must be con-
served for the support of families who
at any moment may lose for a time al
least their providers.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
WHO WILL DO THIS?

VTTHO will come forward with
w money enough to pay for an
instructor in backyard garden
ing for the people of Harrisburg who
want to help increase the supply of
vegetables the coming summer by
raising their own supplies?
Seedmen say the response to the
TELEGRAPH'S call for volunteers
has been general, but the fear is en-
tertained that crops will not be nearly
so large as might be expected, for the
reason that many city people do not
know much about gardening methods.
Also, hundreds of school boys could
be enlisted in the garden movement
If they had leader.
Foodstuffs will be higher in price
the coming summer than ever before.
Backyard gardens, properly conducted.
would go a long way to relieve con-
ditions for the people of the city. The
salary of a paid instructor and super
intendent would be saved many times
over by the results such a man, de-
voting all his time to the work, would
be able to achieve.
Who will. come forward with the
money?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
THE PEOPLES FORUM
By BRIGGS

clearer vision and q complete under
standing of the words patriotism and
Americanism."
To bring this condition about, the
first problem to be solved is the liquor
problem, and the liquor problems only
solution is wiping it entirely and un-
equivocably off the map. To accomp-
lish the coming of the New Ameri-
ca" every saloon beneath the stars
and stripes must be closed.
The great political parties have
failed to respond to this call, for they
do not want the responsibility, and
the time has come for the American
people to disregard political parties
and rise in a great army and with
all their strength solve the question
themselves.
Americas danger is not from with
out; 1T is from within. Whatever cri-
sis the United States is facing or will
race is coming, or will come, from
internal causes. 1t is the American
people who have their own problem
to settle, their own future to decide
And the first step in this settlement
and decision is the elimination of the
saloon
MISS ELLA BROOMELL,
Penna. ". G.. T. L. Headquarters,
Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION

TT is probable that the Legislature
will reach final adjournment with
in a month or six weeks and much
important and necessary legislation is
still to be considered. Among the bills
not yet introduced, but which should
be presented in both Senate and House
without further delay, are those pro-
viding for the permanent treatment of
the Capitol Park zone in Harrisburg.
All of Pennsylvania is interested in the
Encouragement of the Capitol grounds
as a result of the purchase of the
property between the State House and
the Pennsylvania Railroad. There is
no time to be lost in the enactment
of these measures.
1t is understood tn. bills covering
the matter have been prepared and
are now being revised to cover omis-
sions in the original drafts.
Harrisburg is particularly interest
ed in the development of the plans
which have been comprehensively out
lined for the rcgradingN planting and
general treatment of Nhe Capitol Park
The city has done much upon it's
own initiative, but it is more than
ready to cooperate with the State
officials in bringing TO fruition the
plans submitted to the Board of Pub
lie Grounds and Buildings for the per-
manent development of the several
acres to be added to the park.
Also, Senator Beidleman has intro
duced a bill making appropriation
for the purchase of piece of ground
upon the site of old Camp Curtin. Un-
less this measure becomes a law at the
present session 1t is doubtful whether
there will ever be permanent possess
sion of this small part of the great
camp ground of the Civil War. 1t is a
patriotic movement and especially at
this time ii is important that the bills
now in committee have favorable con-
sideration. We believe the Legisla-
ture is in harmony with this PROPOSE
ton, and no time should be lost in re-
porting out the bill and sending it to
the Governor, who is in hearty sym
pathy with the movement.
Harrisburg people should do all in
lilttl PONII " lltlp dlOllS lHeSG
worthy measures. 1t ought not to
be a matter for the State officials only
Already they have indicated their de-
sire to do these things and they must
have the cooperation and support OF
our own citizens.
Incidental to the matters which
have been mentioned is the suggestion
of Governor Brumbaugh that the
Capitol building should be a great ART
center; that not only the main struc-
ture, but also the buildings of the fu.
ture, in their mural paintings
and statuary, should represent all thai
is best in the history and development
of Pennsylvania. OF course, these
things will not all happen at one time
but the vision of the future shouIc
encourage every legislator to do hi.
part in establishing here the art cen.
ter of the Commonwealth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
HE IS RISEN

The stupor of pain, the chill of death,
The agonized, EasPinG, failing breath,
The stIGened limbs 10 the still tomb
born
All these, and then-the Easter morn:
The noddinE of lilies, the rosc-dawn
sky,
And the King of Kings is passing by!
The angels bow with dropping wings
While nnture's world in triumph sings.
The stupor of sin, the chill of death,
The blasting roar of the cannOn's
4 history written in blood and tears,
Poor hearts breaking with anguIshed
fears,
The bursting of shells in a Iurid sky,
Yet the King of Kings is passing by
Unknown; by some ignored, denied,
rhis Man of Sorrows they crucihed.
The noddinE of lilies, the blush of
dawn,
The broOdIng of doves DER fields war;
'. torn,
For Christ is risen-Oh blessed
thought
And sweet shall be peace so dearly
bought.
ANNA HAMILTON WOOD.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
A PRAYER For Peace

God of our fathers, be Thou near
When call to arms is ringing clear.
Point. Thou, the way and guide ou
land
Into the light, for which we stand.
If war shall pay the price of peace,
Lead us to aid in quick release
All nations now in bondage held,
Into one brotherhood, all peoples weld
Grant us, we pray, if blood be shed
Peace, universal, may reign instead.
God of our fathers, be Thou near
When call to arms Is ringing clear.
M. d. K.
Harrisburg. Pa.
Written For the TELEGRAPH.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
Health Insurance"

To The Editor Of tie Telegraph:
The bin introduced into the Pennsyl-
yanta Legislature by Representative j.
]. Dean providing for alleged "Hcalth
Insurance, was devised BY Germany
oDscSsed propagandists not at all idef
tined with the, medical profession. II
Is almost exactly the counterpart of the
compulsory social insurance devised in
Germany as an eXpedient to make pos
stble a continuance of the militaristic
imperialism by which the individual
German has been long oppressed. 1T
was devised by Bismarck as a sop to
Socialism and to quiet tho cry of democ-
IecN.
This scheme has been most inglori-
Gus failure in Germany
Frederick L. Hoffman. the distin-
guished statistician. says of 1t, when
feferring to the plot to force this in
iquitous bill through the various Legis-
latures of the Union THE main object
of compulsory health insurance is to
establish an enormous bureaucratic
machinery and bring about a further
regularization, supervision and con-
tr0l Of waseworkers and their de-
These socialistic agitators take care
to blame the scheme upon the medical
profession. which is an insult to such
an in ielligept body OF men. And, mari;
YOU. II is not the common garden breed
Of socialists that are backing this
thing. but the academic class known
as socioiogists-a Germany obsessed
And the expense involved in execut-
iEg this health insurance" that was
Made in Germany" will be so great as
seriously to compromise the State and
the individual during the progress OF
the war upon which we have entered
In the face of an emergency requiring
the patriotism of all of us as Ameri-
cans. with the medical profession NOV
ing to help in every effective way with
our health measures working well as
they are, II is dastardly outrage for
an academic breed of un-Amercan pro-
fessional social eXploiters to introduce
into our Legislature an insidiously veil
ed German plan to further disturb our
peace and domestic relationships
Respectfully yours.
THOS. S. BLAIR, NJ. D.
Harrisburg Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-07
WELL KNOWN PEOPLE

Senator W. w. Hindman, of
Clarion county, is now the youngest
member of the State Senate.
George w. Goethals has entered
upon his work as chief engineer of the
New Jersey State highways, but has
placed himself at the call of the gov
ernment il needed.
Representative Duncan Sinclair.
of Fayette, was a member of the First
Regiment of Engineers in the Porto
Rico campaign.
Archbishop Prendergast took part
in the services at Philadelphia yester-
day. having recovered from a recent
illness