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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
MUST STOP
WASTE AND BUY BONDS

South Carolina must purchase SIS 900 worth of Lib
erty Loan Bonds.
Two hundred and fifty thousand South Carolina families
must be registered in the food saving movement.
The call Of President Wilson for America to organize for
must be answered.
Thousands of young South Caronans have to fight
and people at home must food and buy the bonds
The registration Of all of the homes in the food saving
movement will take place during the week OF October Il to ~
Several thousand volunteer workers will be needed South
Carolina is to succeed
Appeal is hereby made patriotic South Caronans to
get touch with the chairman of the county council of de-
ense the chairman of the Liberty Loan committee and help
make these movements success in South Carolina.
The ministers Of the State urged to discuss these vital
movements from the pulpits.
The school teachers urged to talk about the movements
in the school rooms.
The farmers of the State have many millions OF surplus
money They urged to invest in Liberty Bonds 1t is
investment and good insurance against the hard tunes
which may follow the war;
This appeal made in the of the Liberty Of coun-
ry The call urgent 1t measure. The people OF
South Carolina must up hold the hands Of our president
The for the conservation Of food as proposed by
Herbert Hoover must be The people are simply
asked the food supply There nothing binding
about the card. 1t is purely patriotic appeal.
DAVID r. 'COKER
Food Administrator for South Carolina,
Chairman of the State Council of Defense
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To MEET
HERE MONDAY
About 40 Delegates to the Synodical
of the Presbyterian Church to Be
Entertained Here Next Week.

The Synodical of the Presbyterian
church will convene here next Tues
day and continue through Wednes-
day. Plans for the entertainment of
the officers of the Synodica | and
Presbyterial have been completed.
Homes have been arranged and a
list is given below. The ladies will
begin to arrive on Monday. Tuesday
will be devoted to the two business
sessions.
A reception will be given at the
home of Mrs. H. w. Pratt Tuesday
evening.
After the business sessions on
Wednesday a grand automobile ride
is on the program. A complete pro-
gram will be published in our Tues
days issue. The members of the
other church societies of the city
and county churches, are invited to
be present at the meetings and ev-
eryone else that desires to come.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
MAY DRAFT MEN
TO TILL FARMS
Jerseys Governor Asks Permission
to Use Draft Machinery to
That End.

Trenton, N. J.,Oct. s.-Permissior
to use the draft machines to mobil.
re Immediately for farm work such
conscripts in the balance Of New Jer.
sey's quota as wish temporary EN-.
ployment pending the preparation OF
cantonments to receive them has
been asked of Provost Marshal Gen.
eral Crowder at Washington by Gov
ernor Edge.
There are about 5000 yet to be
called into service but the governor
has been informed that quarters al
Camp Dix will not be ready to re-
ceive them all for some time.
"Many men selected for that Sec
ton of the chosen army scheduled to
leave for Camp October 8 have given
up their Positions" Governor Edge
said today. For them to remain idle
u month or more is not only a per,
sonal hardship in many cases, for
of. course, while idle most of them
are receiving no pay, but it is also
an appalling waste of man power to
essential just now to the country
and its industries.
THE farmer is short of help. His
work is as vital to the prosecution OF
the war as the mobilization of troops
Why not, therefore, create the op,
portunity for these men to volunteer
service on the farm at the usual
wage, beneftting themselves, the
farmer and the country"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
BLACK OFFICERS IN
NEGRO COMPANIES
Will Be Commissioned and Distri
buted to Commands as They
Are Needed.

Washington, Oct. S-Army officers
left here today with commissions to
be presented to successful candi-
dates at the negro officers training
camps at Des Moines, Iowa, who are
completing a four months course of
instruction. The new officers will be
assigned to negro units in the regu-
lars, National Guard and National
Army as needed, and it is probable
that none will hold higher rank for
the present than company comman-
der.
The war department has worked
out completely its policy in the mo-
bilization of negro troops and will
announce the full plan tomorrow.
Officers familiar with it's details be-
lieve it will provide for efficient use
of the troops and prove entirely
satisfactory in all sections of the
country.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
KERENSKY WINS
PROVISIONAL BODY
GETS VICTORY OVER FAR
LAMENT OF DEMOCRAT
IC CONGRESS.
Will Only Act as Advisory Body
Will Sit Until Constituent As.
sembly Convenes.

Petrograd, Oct. 8.-The provision
al government has apparently won q
complete victory over the prelimi'
nary parliament, which is an out
growth of the democratic congress.
Tseretellie, one of the leaders Of
the parliament, informed Kerensky
that the parliament had withdrawn
all demands that the government be
responsible to parliament and acced
ed to the governments plan that par.
lament act merely in an advisory
capacity. ... ..-.....
The parliament is officially chris.
tened the Temporary council of the
Russian republic" and will sit until g
constituent assembly convenes. The
government will work out the whole
program for parliament at its first
sitting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
DEATH OF MRS. GLENN.

Mrs. H. S. Glenn died Wednesday
morning at the home of her son, Mr.
J. R. Glenn. For the past fifteen
years she has been a semi-invalid
but the immediate cause of her death
was a deep seated cold.
She was born in Lincoln county
Georgia, and was IT years old. She
lived at Philomath, until she came
to make her home with her son in
our town. Her father established
the Presbyterian church at that
place of which she was a member
and on account of the sentiment at
tached she did not move. her mem
bership here.
Her husband, one young daughter
and two sons, one of whom died in
Mexico, have preceded her to the
grave. She is survived by her son,
Mr.. J. R. Glenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn and son, Fran
els, accompanied by Rev. H. w.
Pratt, left yesterday with the re,
mains. Funeral services and the in
terment will be in Philomath.
The sympathy of the community
goes out to this family in their be.
reavement.
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Officers of Synodical.

= Mrs. A. A. Bramlett, Clemson Col
lege, who is president of the Synodi'
cal, Miss Mabel Hall, of Atlanta
who is the Mountain Missionary
Miss Mae Bailey, Greenwood, will
stay at Mrs. A. B. Morse's home.
Mrs. M. B. Johns, Secretary, OF
Bennettsville, Mrs. T. J. Pelzer, with
Mrs. L. W. White.
Mrs. C. N. Gignilliatt, Seneca, Mrs
J. w. Cunningham, Jonesville, with
Mrs. E. R. Thomson.
Miss Edith McCutcheon, Bishop
vile, with Mrs. T. M. Miller.
Miss Louise Fleming and Miss Lily
Watson of Greenwood, Miss Julia
Erwin, Darlington, with Miss Besse
Lee Cheatham.
Miss Harriet Moore, of Moore's
and Miss Daisy Bethea of Florence,
with Miss Louise Brown.
Mrs. L. L. Legters of Bishopville,
and Mrs. N. E. Aull of Estill, with
Mrs. Wisby.
Mrs. N. G. Gonzales of Columbia,
and Mrs. James Reaves of Alcolu,
with Mrs. F. E. Harrison.
Mrs. w. F. Madden and Mrs. T.
S. Bryan of Columbia, with Mrs.
Richard Sondley.
Mrs. F. L. Mays, Greenville, with
Mrs. S. G. Thomson.
Mrs. N. Y. Afford of Wisacky, and
Mrs. T. w. DeVane of Liberty Hill,
with Mrs. Calvert Thomson.
Mrs. Duncan Mckenzie of Tim
monsville and Mrs. M. S. McKinnon
of Hartsville, with Mrs. D. H. Hill.
Mrs. T. E. Stribbling, Seneca, and
Mrs. S. W. Hughes of Richland, with
Mrs. w. C. Sherard.
Miss Annie Blake of Ninety Six,
and Miss Matte McColl of Ben
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Reported Peace Maneuver Discredit-
ed at Washington.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Berlin's re-
ported new peace maneuver was re-
garded by officials here today just as
all her previous feelers-designed to
save her present holdings before the
crash comes and to discourage Amer,
ica's war preparations.
At the state department it was re-
peated that President Wilson's pro
nouncement on peace still stands
there can be no negotiations with
the Teutons while Hohenzollern au
tocracy exists. No faith is placed by
government officials here in any Ger
man proffer, especially in light OF
recent revelations of how Germany
engineers her peace moves.
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Amsterdam, Oct. Germany and
Austria haveagreed to- make another
peace offer on the basis of no terri
torial aggrandizement, surrender OF
Belgium and the French territories
and no indemnity on either side, &C.
cording to the Berlin Tages Zeitung
today.
The newspaper asserted it made
the announcement "on good author
ity." No details were given on how
the rumored peace offer would be
advanced.
Speculation here was that Chancel-
lor Michaelis might make some sort
of a peace announcemnt today in his
postponed speech advertised as likely
to outline Germany's war aims.
A sensational session of the reich
stag is expected, according to Berlin
reports, One dispatch said Chancellor
Michaelis was absent from Berlin,
but in contradiction other messages
reported him ready to speak.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
TO SUCCEED McMAsTER
Harry C. Coker Candidate for In
surance Commissioner.

Harry G. Coker Tuesday announc'
ed his candidacy for insurance com
missioner to succeed F. H. McMastel
Mr.. Coker is a native of Darling,
ton county and is cousin of David
R. Coker. He received his primary
education at the Connie Maxwell Or.
phanaee. Greenwood, and then at.
tended the university for time. Fol-
four years he was in the Office of the
State superintendent of education
He is now in the employ of the Am
erican Railway Association.
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nettsville, with Miss Mary E. Hill.

aettsville, with Miss Mary E. Hill.
Mrs. A. S. Libby of Spartanburg
with Mrs. ]. D. Kerr.
Mrs. Geo. Lunz of Charleston
with Mrs. w. D. Barksdale.
Mrs. H. W. Allen of Greenville
with Mrs. Herbert Allen.
Mrs. J. A. Brunson of Sumter, and
Mrs. R. M. Jenkins of st. Charles
with Mrs. A. M. Smith.
Mrs. T. l.. Hill of Aiken, and Mrs
Blalock of Edgefeld, with Mrs. G
A. Neuffer.
Miss Zula Darby of Chester, with
Mrs. Raiford Power.
Rev. E. P. Davis from Greenville
at Eureka Hotel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
GREECE GETTING
READY TO STRIKE
LARGE AND effective
ARMY Is BEING MADE
READY, ,-.. ~
The Greek Foreign Office Declares
That the Situation in That Coun-
try is Becoming Better.

Washington, Oct. 10.-Greece is,
nearly raedy to put large and effec-
tiv army in the field to cooperate
with the allies, according to dis
patches from the Athens foreign of
flee to the Greek legation here. Lack
of equipment is being remedied rapid
ly with the allies aid.
Minister Roussos yesterday gave
the following summary of the situa-
tion in his country as described in
the legations dispatches:
"The situation in Greece is be-
coming more satisfactory every day.
The people are thoroughly confident
of the efficiency of their government
and they are willing to allow the
present ministry to continue in the
work of reorganization of the re-
sources of the country, so that
Greece may throw her full strength
into the war.
"There is now no pro- German par
ty in Greece. In fact, such a party
never existed save in the possession
Of King Constantine, aided by GER
tain members of his court. But he
knew the real feelings of the Greek
people, who were attracted by tradi-
tion and sympathy with the western
principles of Europe, and never dar-
ed to openly expound his German
connections. He did his best, on the
contrary, to conceal them, speaking
always about his friends for the al,
lies and trying to convey the impress
sion that his attitude was that of.
benevolent neutrality. f.
"The Greek people had a real affec-
ton for their king and had confdnece
in his word, which accounts for the
fact that his pseudo policy had many
supporters. Finally, certain acts Of
the kings encourage created a suspi-
cion in the minds of the pepole and
they backed M. Venizelos in his
Saloniki movement. which brought
Greece frankly and Loyalty into the
war. Today the real state of affairs
as regards the court has been ex-
posed. The abdication of King Con-
stantine without bl6odshed or an up
rising of the people indicates the alb
sence of any organized pro-Greman
feeling, although certain of the poll
tical opponents of M. Venizelos are
using. the arguments that there arc
still German propagandists in the
country.
"The reasoning people of Greece
had long realized that Constantine's
policy was carrying the country to
ruin and relief was felt when he
abdicated. Perfect order now reigns
Throughout the country ard the NAL
contents have been disposed CT.
"Thc French troops were received
with great enthusiasm when they
landed at Piraeus. M. Venizelos is
'cheered whenever he appears, as he
us very popular with all the people.
All events have proved that his pol
icy was the only one Greece could
adopt.
"King Alexander is in perfect ac-
cord with his people and with the
government and his good faith is un-
questioned. Greece will now use ev-
cry effort to aid the common cause"
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NEGRO KILLS WIFE.


Hodges Tuesday afternoon, Annie
May Butler, colored is dead, and her
husband, John Henry Butler, is in
the Greenwood county jail charged
with murder. Hallette and Frank
Scoggins and Cal Prince, young white
men of Lowndesville, are held as
accessories to the deed.
Evidence brought out at the coro-
ncr's inquest held at Hodges yester-
day morning is to the effect that
the white men carried Butler to
Hodges from Lowndesville for the
purpose of persuading his wife, to
return home with him. After failing
in his mission, Butler told his wife
that the Sheriff of Abbeville had
come to take her and that the Off
GERS car was waiting at the road,
indicating the automobile in which
the white men were waiting. The
third time Butler approached the
house he hollered to the Scoggins
boys to "crank up, will be there in
"a minute" He then shot, it is al
legged, so close to the woman that
her clothing was set on fire. After
the fatal shot was fired the party
proceeded at very rapid rate to
Hodges, where they picked up
Prince. The automobile was last
seen coming in the direction of Abb
beville at rapid rate of speed.
Immediately after the shooting
Rural Policeman Anderson was no
titled and he in turn communicated
with Sheriff Mcmillan at Greenwood
who sent Rural Policeman Mcdowell
and Deputy Sheriffs White and
Sprouse to Hodges to aid in locating
the negro. The party came to Alb
!beville and obtained information to
the effect that Butler was working
for Mr.. Joe Hill. On reaching the
Hill home the officers were informed
that Butler had gone 'possum hunt
ing, evidently not much worried
about the death of his wife. The
negro returned shortly after mid
night and was placed under arrest.
The white men were summoned as
witnesses at the inquest at Hodges
and were taken into custody upon
the conclusion of the testimony of
the witnesses.
The white men disclaim any
knowledge of the intent of the negro
when they carried him to Hodges,
stating that they brought him back
to Lowndesville after the shooting
because of the fact that they knew
Mr.. Joe Hill was on his bond for an
offense in Federal Court.
1t is said that there has been trou-
bic between Butler and his wife's
people and that he had made threats
against them.
Butler has recently beer released
from Jail on a bond given at the
last term of Federal Court held, in
Rock Hill. He was placed under ar
rest a short time ago on the charge
of being a Stacker and a true bill
has been found against him. 1t is
said that the negro carried the shot
gun that was used, to Hodges with
him.
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SULTAN OF EGYPT DEAD.

London, Oct. 10.-The Daily Tele-
graph says it learns that the Sultan
of Egypt died at noon Tuesday.
Huss Elm Kemal was chosen by
Great Britain in 1914 to succeed his
uncle, Khedive Abbas Hilmi, as ruler
of Egypt, simultaneously with the
proclamation of a British protector
ate. His father was Khedive from
1865 tos197o.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
UNION TO HAVE HOSPITAL.

Union, Oct. 8.-Union is to have
hospital a. an early date. DR.. A.
P. McElroy Ind DR.. P. K. Switzer
have rented the Gault Building and
The Times Building and both are
being fitted up for patients. The
promoters of the enterprise will
open the doors to all regular physi-
clans who desire to treat patients in
the institution and will welcome such
cooperation from other physicians.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
GOVERNOR MANNING'S
LAST SON LEAVES

Columbia, Oct. 10.-Preston Man
ming, the youngest of Governor anc
Mrs. Manning's seven sons, left yes
terday to enter the military academy
of the University of the South, Sc.
vance. This leaves the governor
and his wife for the first time with
out one of their children al home
Five of their sons are in the army
and one, Vivian Manning, is living in
Greenville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
Col. v. !. MILLER
|. DIED MONDAY NIGHT
AGED CONFEDERATE VET
ERAN ANSWERS ROLL
CALL.
Funeral Was Held on Wednesday
Afternoon at Three O'clock
at the Residence.

Anderson, Oct. 9.-Mr. William Y.
Miller died at his home on South
Main street at o'clock Monday ev-
ening. He had been in declining
health for several months and his
death was not altogether unexpected,
although his condition Monday was
not any worse than it had been dur
ing the past few days. He was able
to come to the business district of
the city in an automobile on salesday,
and was able to go for an automo-
bile ride with Gen. c, A. Reed to
his old home in Rock Mills township
on last Thursday. Mr.. Miller stated
at the time to Gen. Reed, practically
a life long friend, that his illness
was getting more serious, and that
he realized that he lad only. a few
days to remain on this earth.
Mr.. Miller, was born in Abbeville
county, August 3rd, 1887, and was,
therefore, a little more than 80 years
of age at the time of his death. He
married Miss Sara Ross of Abbeville
county, and to this union several
children were born. The surviving
children are: Messrs. Joe Miller of
Akron, O., and Julius Miller of Gedt-
gia, and Mrs. Willie Price of Geor-
gia. He is also survived by one SIS
ter, Mrs. Anna Miller Stark, of Alb
beville, who with Mrs. Price was at
his bedside when the end came.
Mr.. Miller Joined the Trenholm
squadron, known as the Rutledge
Mounted Rifemen, in 1868, and was
with this command on the South
Carolina coast until February, 1864,
when the squadron was ordered to
Virginia. When the Seventh South
Carolina cavalry was formed in Vir-
ginia the Trenholm Squadron was in
cluded in this new organization, and
Mr.. Miller remained with this COM
mand until the surrender. He was in
many of the principal engagements
and battles, and escaped them all
without being wounded.
Shortly after the close of the war
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller moved to An
derson county and located in Rock
Mills township where Mr.. Miller was
engaging in farming and school
teaching. He also taught school in
other sections of the county. He
lived in Rock Mills township near his
twin brother, Mr.. George Miller, vino
was Gen. Reeds brother-in-law, and
who died about twenty years ago.
Later Mr.. Miller moved to the city
of Anderson, buying his home place
on South Main street.
Mr.. Miller, who was affectionately
known as "Col. Billy" had a genial,
sunshiny disposition, and was always
in a good humor. Because of his like
able disposition he had friends where
ever he went, and these friends will
be distressed on learning of his
death.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock, from the
residence, South Main street.
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MR., GASTON HURT.

The friends of Mr.. T. G. CASTOR
will be sorry to know that he fell off
of his wagon the first of the week
and was hurt. He was shaken uI
considerably but not seriously and
will soon be able to be around and
about.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1917-10-12
NEW PEACE OFFER
, MADE BY GERMANY
STATE Department PUTS
NO Faith In kAlSER'S
OFFERS.
Surrender of Belgium and French
Territories to Be Basis of the
Proposal.

Amsterdam, Oct. 9.-The reich
stag main committee this afternoon
rejected the Socialists motion for a
censure of Vice Chancellor Helffer-
ich on account of Helfferich's refus-
al to submit to interpretations at
Saturdays reichstag meeting.
Evening star., 1917-03-01

the reception that the District branch
of the Congressional Union for Woman
Suffrage will give in honor Of the dele
gates to the conventions OF the union
and the National woman's Party. In
the national headquarters OF the union,
q Madison place. Mrs. George T:
Odell is chairman of the committee OF
arrangements.
Odell in receiving will be Mrs. William
Kent, Mrs. John Jay White, Mrs. S.
B. NJ. Young, Mrs. Richard Wainwright,
Mrs. Harold Walker, Mrs. w. Thomp-
son Burch. Mrs. Nevil Munroe Hopkins
and Mrs. Benton Mackaye.
Mrs John H. Noyes of Congress Hall
Hotel entertained yesterday afternoon
with box party at keith's.
The College Equal Suffrage League
will have Miss Emma Gillett, dean Of
the Washington College of Law, as the
noon at the suffrage headquarters. 1926
Rhode Island avenue. Miss O'Toole Will
receive for the league. assisted by Miss
Ann Agnes O'Neill. Miss Anne Draper,
Miss Emily Spilman. Miss Katherine
Pike and Mrs. Louis Korn. with Miss
Edna Sheehy and Miss Elizabeth Eg-
CERT at the tea table. all graduates of
the Washington College of Law.
Mrs. Morris Wooden and Miss
Wooden of Stearnes, Va, are visiting
friends in this city.
DR.. NJ. Louise Strobel. who has been
spending the last fortnight at Fort
Myer, Fla. has returned.
Misses Sallie and Matte Mclean of
Lumberton, n. c., are visiting the family
of Mrs. Fred Beall, 1130 Columbia road.
The Misses Mclean are sisters Of Mr..
A. W. Mclean, democratic national COM
mitteeman for the state of North Caro-
lima. and are at Washington to witness
the Inauguration of President Wilson.
They will spend some weeks at Wash
ington as the house guests of Mrs. Beall
Mrs. n. H. Glover OF Grand Island,
Neb.. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam NJ Geddes at 1913 Columbia road.
Miss Ruth Levy and Miss Fay Levy OF
Grange, Va, will be guests of relatives
and friends at Washington during inau-
gural week.
Evening star., 1917-03-01

Miss Marguerite Frear entertained
Informally at luncheon yesterday. at
her home in 21st street. in honor of her
house guest, Miss Elizabeth Johnson
of Montclair.
Evening star., 1917-03-01

Mrs NJ. Robert Mcdonald of Provi-
dence. r. T.. is a guest for fortnight
of her sister, Mrs. Clara L. Soule.
Evening star., 1917-03-01

Col. and Mrs Mason NJ. Patrick will
have as their guests over the lnaugu-
ration Mrs. z. Il. l. Taylor of Rich-
mond and Mr.. Williams of North Caro-
lima
Evening star., 1917-03-01

Former Representative and Mrs. A.
Mitchell Palmer and their young
daughter, Miss Mary Dixon Palmer. of
Stroudsburg, Pa. are at the Shoreham.
where they will remain until after the
Inauguration.
Evening star., 1917-03-01

The assistant secretary of war and
Mrs Ingraham were entertained at a
dinner party given by Maj. and MRS.
Charles B. Drake last evening at their
residence in 5 street. Their other
guests were Representative and Mrs.
Clarence b. Miller, Col. and Mrs. Ed
win Babbitt, Maj. and Mrs. Edwin B..
Clark and Maj. and Mrs Albert Z. Sax
ton