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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that all
parties indebted to the estate of L.
c. Lazenby, deceased, are urgently
requested to make payment to the
undersigned at once, and all parties
holding claims against said estate
are requested to present the same.
duly itemized and verified, address
ing all communications to the un-
dersigned care Lancaster Mercantile
Company, Lancaster, S. c. This
notice will be used as a bar to all
claims not presented within the time
required by law.
ROBERT B. MACKEY,
Administrators of the Estate OF L.
c. LaZenby, deceased.
Dated Oct. IL, 1917. 91-6t-Fri.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09

WANTED-To buy beef, pork, eggs.
chickens, hides. country produce,
or anything good to eat. Catawba
Meat Market. 6-tf-Friday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MARION SIMMS SOCIETy
written for The Newso

(Written for The News.)
A regular meeting of the Marion
Simms Society was held Friday,
November q. After the society had
been called to order by the presi-
dent the secretary called the roll
and read the minutes of the last
meeting. Then the following pro-
gram was carried out:
Reading. Wxen Bell
Recitation Laura Gilbert Williams
Essay -. =. :. Helen Williamson
Reading. E. :. Tom Funderburk
Defamation. -. Lewie Ferguson
Current Events John Stewman
Jokes. :. =. .... Ulman Wilson
MYRTLE HUNTER,
Corresponding Secretary.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
4. w. COTHRAN NEW HEAD
OF STATE HIGHWAY BOARD

Columbia, Nov. 8.-Governor
Manning Tuesday announced the
appointment OF Thomas w. Cothran,
Of Greenwood, as chairman of the
State Highway Commission, vice
Major Monroe Johnson, who was re-
Gently ordered to report for foreign
service as head of the South Caro-
lima battalion Of engineers, resigned.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
COVER RNMENT OF RUS
SIA ONERTHROWN

Petrograd is again in tur-
moil.
The provisional government
has been thrown out of power
by the extreme radicals head
ed by Nikolai Lenine; Premier
Kerensky has fed the capital;
several of the ministers have
been placed under arrest and
the Winter Palace. the seat of
the government, has been bonn
barded by the guns of the
cruiser Aurora and of the st.
Peter and ST. Paul Fortresses
and forced to capitulate to the
revolutionists.
A congress of the work
mems and soldiers delegates
of all Russia has convened in
Petrograd and will discuss the
questions of organization of
power, peace and war and the
formation of a constituent as
sembly. A delegation has been
named by the congress to con-
fer with other revolutionary
and democratic organizations
with a view to making peace
negotiations for the purpose
of taking steps to stop the
bloodshed."
The workmen's and soldiers
delegates are in complete con-
troll of the city.
Premier Kerensky was re-
ported last night at Luga, IS
miles southwest Of Petrograd.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
BUSINESS NOTICES

FOR SALE-Nice five-room house
on Main street, three blocks of
court house. Cheap and easy
terms. DR.. D. Mcintyre, Marion,
S. C. 7-4t-pd.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09

Regulate the bowels when they
fail to move properly. HERBINE ia
an admirable bowel regulator. 1t
helps the liver and stomach and re-
stores a fine feeling of strength and
buoyancy. Price SOC. Sold by all
dealers In medicine.--Adv.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
TAX NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that
the books for collection of City
Taxes will be open from December
1st to December 31st, incluurive.
E. c. SECREST,
Clerk and Treasurer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
No Loans i'm January.

Rub a sore throat with BAL
LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. One
or two applications will cure 1t COM
pletely. Price Csc, soc and $1.OO
per bottle. Sold by all dealers in
medicine.-Ady.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-11-09
WANTED.

800 Negro Laborers at
BADIN ALUMINIUM WORKS,
Badin, n. G..
$14.OO to $1,000 Per Week.
Eight Hours Daily.
Permanent inside work and regu-
lar advance in pay guaranteed.
OUTSIDE WORK FOR A FEW.
Homes for families $500 per
month; water. toilet and electric
lights in every house.
The negro section in Badin has
high-class public school with com
petent teachers; community build
ing with moving picture auditorium,
public library and lodge rooms for
men and women.
Ample police and fire department.
Fire department operated by color
ed men.
White and colored physicians.
White and colored merchants.
Boarding houses for single men
equipped with toilets, bath rooms,
steam heat and electric lights.
Board $3.50 per week.
Badin Is "a miles from Salisbury,
N. c., on Southern Railway and w.
s. 8. b. Railway.
Special inducements to men with
families; new and modern home
provided same day family arrives.
Write or come at once to
EMPLOYMENT BUREAU,
Tallahassee, Power Co.,
BADIN, N. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
LIQUOR SALES RESTRICTED.
Order in France Prescribes Drinks
ONLY With Principal Meals.

PARIS. June 26.-M. Malvy. minister
of the interior, as the result of cabi-
net meeting. has addressed to the pre-
fects of all the departments in France
instructions to forbid the sale at retail
Of spirituous liquors testing over IS
degrees of alcohol in cafes and saloons.
except during the hours when the
principal meals are served. Adult
males can procure liquors during these
hours, but women and minors under
eighteen years will be unable to get
them at any hour. Bottled goods may
be sold only in two-litre quantities. NJ.
Malvy seeking thus to exclude those
desiring to purchase small bottles.
Excluded from the scope Of the pro-
posed regulations are beer. wines. ci-
der, imitation wines and liquors, and
all other aromatic wines not possessing
more than Is per cent of alcohol, and
liquors prepared from fresh fruits not
possessing more than % per cent of
alcohol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
U. S. DESTROYER UNABLE
TO SAVE BRITISH CREW

BASE OF THE AMERICAN FLOTL-
LA IN BRITISH WATERS, June 20
One OF the American destroyers in the
patrol fotilla has reported that she
was unable to find any trace Of the
fifty members of the crew of a British
merchantmen, who was being attacked
by a submarine when the American
craft snatched the Britisher's wireless
distress call from the air
Submarine Smelling u.s." was the
first message the destroyer picked up.
The position showed the Britisher was
ninety miles away. which meant a run
Of fve hours through high seas for the
destroyer.
The American craft was Just getting
under full speed when her wireless
sounded the second and final message.
1t read: Abandoning ship"
Only floating wreckage greeted the
American uejackets when they reach
cinity for two days in the hone Of
finding some survivor. Owing to the
high seas 1t seems doubtful II any of
the sunken vessels crew were rescued
by passing ships.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
FEARFUL OF DEPORTATION.
Belgians in Occupied Districts May
Be Sent to Rumania.

HAVRE. June 2s.-Belgians in the
district occupied by Germans, especial
ly Mons. are fearful that the Germans
intend to deport them to Rumania
shortly, according to advices received
by the Belgian government The Bel
gan authorities in. statement just
published, reiterate that the Germans
are only c:aviling and playing onward
when they assert deportation of work
ers to Germany has ceased
Though this may technically be the
case. deSnrtitious to mo- fheru France
points Immediately behind the front.
70: work on roads, railroads and for
tifcations continue. the statement adds
ana persons promised and ready for re-
patriatIon are even being redeported
The deportations. the Belgisn govern
ment says. are proceeding without any
consideration for occupation, health.
age or even Illness. and tno Germans
nre no longer taking the hypocritical
precaution of hiding behind social and
economical administrative pretextA"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
TO OVERCOME COAL SHORTAGE.
U. S. Foresters Urging Westerners
to Use More Wood for Fuel.

More extensive use of wood for fuel
in the west Is being urged by the gov
eminent foresters They are advising
ranchers and town jewellers to be fore
handed in making arrangements for
the supply of their fuel needs in order
to overcome any shortage of coal
The supervisors of the 1853 national
forests have been instructed to AFFORD
all possible facilities to local residents
wishing to obtain cordwood. which set
tiers may obtain free for their home
use. and which is sold at low rates to
persons cutting and hauling in order
to sell to others.
The forest service officials say that
since the material thus utilized Is
mainly dead timber its removal helps
clear up the forest and thus lessons the
fire menace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
ZIONISTS IN CONFERENCE.
Affiliated Organizations Continue
Annual Session in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, June 2s-The lavish
organizations affiliated with the Ameri-
can Federation Of Zionists-the Inter
collegiate Zionist Association and the
Hadassah. the women's section-re-
sumed their annual sessions here this
forenoon. the federation proper not
A conference to amend tho fadera-
tons constitution was to be held dur
ing the day and the report OF the nonnf-
mating committee for officers Of the
RECREATION was expected to be made.
Deiegates 10 the convention assembled
mere sunday. The Intercollegiate As
ISOLATION and the Hadassah met yes.
terday. Louis Laskey. editor OF the
Maccabean. delivered an address on ..The
Function OF the Intercollegiate. Re
ports of committees follower
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
GIRL Filler BRINGS CHECKS
FOR RED CROSS WAR FUND
Miss Stinson Brings Campaign Here
to Spectacular Close-Congratu-
lated by Officials.

Spectacular was the formal close of
the Red Cross campaign for 10o,o00.000
humanity dollars, when the young and
pretty little aviatrix. Miss Katherine
Stinson of Chicago. volplaned from $500
feet in the air to the polo field ana a rev
minutes later delivered checks Tor nun
dreds of thousands Of dollars 10 sec
rotary McAdoo on the Treasury steps.
Driving a War Department Gurtiss
biplane. Miss stinson had come 10 Wrsh-
ington through the air from Bunaio'
n. Y. picking up war service fund sub
scriptions en- route. She barely out
stripped darkness in her fight to WASH
ington after having been delayed
couple of hours in Philadelphia by engine
troubles. 1t was TAO pm. when the
throngs that had been watching for more
than four hours discerned the speck over
the northeast section Of the city which
gave first apprisal of her having sue
ceeded in her fight to be in at the
cheering when the campaign closed.
AS she alikhted from her machine she
was greeted by Mrs. ]. Borden Hartman
and an escort from the woman volunteer
motor service and also by Henry B. F.
Mcfarland, chairman of the finance com
Red Cross.
Flushed with triumph the young
birdwoman handed Mr.. Marfarland her
satchel, containing the checks for the
Red Cross. and said.
Il wanted to do my bit. I do hope
have stirred up interest in the Red Cross
by flying for it."
You most certainly have" said Mr..
Mcfarland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
ROGER WILLIAMS RESIGNS.
Quits Employ Of District After Near.
~ Forty Years.

Roger Williams. an employe of the
District for nearly forty years. has ten
dered his resignation on account Of Ill
health. It Will take effect July 5. Mr..
Williams present assignment is in the
ONCE Of the license clerk.
He entered the District service as
clerk in the executive office October 1,
1879. From March Is. 1899. to March
IS. 1900. he served as assessor and later
was appointed clerk to the excise
board. He held this position until 1913.
when the present excise law went into
effect.
Mr.. Williams has been in failing health
for several years and announcement OF
his resignation was received with re-
gret by officials and employees. with
whom he was extremely popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
The Red Cross Appeal.

Give. give. till yon feel It.
And don't try to conceal IL:
Let the good done reveal II:
II is for the Red Cross.
II may perhaps save one,
And may keep from the grave one
Some noii" and brave one.
While you suffer no loss.
Think Of thousands now lying
TN some battlefield diving.
And for help loudly crying.
While you're at your ease;
Let that picture prove you
For II it docs not move you.
II srra docs behoove you
To fall to your knees
And ask God to awake you,
Or an earthquake to shake you,
Or some fierce wind to take you
Across the blue seas;
There. with nought intervening,
With no shelter nor screening,
You may learn the true meaning
or the Red Cross pleas.
HENRY A. BEACH. Pension Bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Editor Gray Of Atlanta Dies.

ATLANTA, Ga. June 26-James r.
Gray. editor of the Atlanta Journal, has
died here.
The funeral will take place from the
resident, Graystone, on Peachtree road
Thursday morning. All city courts closed
for the term today out Of respect for the
nently identified for several years with
the city's foremost achievements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26

ahssimo or Gen. Haig or the American
general" Henry William Forster
financial secretary Of war replied:
The American government will
doubtless make suitable announcement
as to the disposal OF their forces when
they consider ii opportune to do so"
Continuing to question the secretary,
Mr.. King asked: Does that imply that
he doesn't know what the answer is?"
NO. IT does not imply that Mr. For
ster answered. 1T means l do not
think il desirable to say"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26

messenger boy at North Platte. Neb.
twenty-cight years ago. has been chosen
vice president OF the Union Pacific rail-
road. Mr.. LETTERS has been general man.
ager of the Union Pacific for several
years. He retains the general manager.
ship with his new duties. The appoint
ment becomes effective July 1. LETTERS
is about forty-one years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Considered High Living Cost.

The federal reserve board, however.
considers that 1t anticipated the condi-
ton and provided increased compensa-
ton for its employees January l. in con-
sideration Of the high cost Of living.
An estimate Is made that there Is
$450.000 available for compensation of
employees in the Navy Department that
does not carry increase: 100000 in the
War Department.: 5000. 900 in the Treas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
ARGENTINE STEAMER
SUNK OF GIBRALTAR

BUENOs AIRES. June 2s.-The Ar
gentine steamer Toro has been tor
pedoed off Gibraltar. according to in
formation received by the government.
The captain and crew of the steamer
are Argentineans The Toro was bound
for Genoa with a cargo of Argentine
products.
The foreign minister has sent a mes
sage to the legation at Madrid to insti-
tute an inquiry into the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Entire Band Wants to Enlist

CHICAGO. June o6-The entire mu-
nicipal band OF Holton Kan. wants
to enlist in the marines Walter p
Smith of the United States Marine
Band will go there to sign them up
Those who are accepted for service
VIII form the nucleus of a band for
the Cd Regiment of the marines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26

ONEY-MoNEY-MONEY
For Old Gold. Diamonds. kubics. sapphires.
Emcralds and Pesrls. Old Gold. sii-er or Piati-
mum. Old Broken Jrwelry Of all kinds.
No amount too small large.
ROOM SOL. MET. NATL BANK BLDG,
Gl3 18th NV. Third Floor.
II unable call. phone write. representa-
tive viii call.
NJ. 7l0S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
RUSS OCCUPY HEIGHTS
IN BATTLES WITH TURKS

PET3oGHAb. June 26.-An official
conan unscat!on issued h. the war office
says:
or the Caucasus front we occupied
n se-ic% OF heights. On Eargin summit
thirty niles southwest OF Cshnue the
Turks attempted to attack but were
repulscd by our fire. West of Semnes
we forced the kurds from positions
west OF the summit of Ashkan"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
SILENT ON AMERICAN FORCE.
British Official Refuses to Answer
Question in Parliament

LONDON. June 26-Asked by Joseph
King. liberal member for North Somer-
set in the house of commons, today
whether "the American soldiers now
on tine western front are under the SUI
preme command of the French gensr-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Crowd Breaks Lines.

Just then the crowd got away from
the police and rushed to get a closer
view of the young woman fiier. Mrs.
Hartman. seeing possible danger. hur-
ried her into Red Cross automobile.
which headed a motor car parade escort
ing her to Secretary McAdoo.
When Miss StinSon was delayed Sec
retary McAdoo had gone to his home in
r street. and, with the honking of
many horns and the Red Cross banners
waving. the procession set out for the
McAdoo home.
When they arrived there. shortly after
8 o'clock. it was learned that the Secre-
tary had returned to the Treasury and
was expecting her there. The line then
proceeded back downtown to the Treas
ury, where Secretary McAdoo. amid
throng of more than 1000 spectators,
was waiting to receive her.
When she formally delivered her
precious package Of contributions Mr..
McAdoo congratulated her, saying:
You have made a remarkable and
daring trip. You have typified by your
act the spirit of the Red Cross, which
is to dare anything, even death itself.
for the sake of bringing relief to suf-
fering humanity"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Coming Tower Sighted.

against the sky was visible to the
gunners for a moment. They soon lost
sight Of the raider in the darkness,
however, and were unable to tell
whether any of the shots fired hit the
mark.
Two minutes later gunners at the
stern of the ship saw a coming tower
above the surface of the water, in the
wake Of the steamer The vessel was
rolling SO heavily that the gunners
were unable to get their gun pointed
before the submarine again disap-
peared beneath the surface
Every ounce of steam available was
fed to the engines and the ship was
quickly out Of the danger zone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Plans for Export Trade Control.

Plans for the organization Of the
1oTce which VIII carry into effect the
oroers OF the export trade council have
nearly been completed Secretary Red
held OF the Department OF Commerce,
In whose department the law will be
executed. has called upon the civil serv-
noe snd 70 furnish ninety ste
ately- Secretary Redfield said that the
entire force will be under the civil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26

ury Department and big sums else
where Most. but not all. is for addi-
tional employees. The force of care
takers for the new Interior Department
building do not share in the increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
Hotel Burlington

VERMONT AVE. At THOMAS CIRCLE.
Four blocks from White House: 4at roomss
new addition: finest cuisine: ROOM AND
PRIVATE BATH. $50 DAY: American
plan $500 day: special monthly rate: two
10 six rooms. hath. kitchen. furnished un-
furnished. china. silver. week or month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
FOR RAISING
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PAY
Benefits Provided Specifically in
Only Eight Bills Passed
by Congress.

Employees Of tho government appro-
priated for specifically or in lump sum
appropriations in eight bills only that
per cent increase on salaries under
$1,000 a year and per cent on salaries
between that and $500 a year. There
are hosts of other employees who will
not receive the increase.
Those who failed to benefit by such
legislation are mostly additional en-
ployes authorized in a number OF meas
ures. The provision for increase Is par
ticular to each measure to which it Is
attached and which passed Congress
There has been no general provision
for increased compensation.
Benefits Under Eight Bills.
The eight bills which provide for in
creased compensation for those employ
ed under its provisions are army. navy
legislative. sundry civil. agricultural
Indian, postal and District of Columbia
appropriation bills.
The general deficiency bill. passed
April II last. carried no provision for
increases, although it appropriated fol-
a large number of employees. The
urgent deficiency bill, passed June Is
military and naval establishments or
account of war expenses One of these
measures was passed before and the
other after the eight bills carrying in
creases were disposed of.
The federal reserve board. which
fixes the rates Of the compensation OF
all it's employees. other than the mem
bers of the board, does not como under
the necessity clause to increase the pay
Of employees. inasmuch as no appropria-
ton bill is made for 1t. and therefore no
such specific provision Is made. 1t is
a government establishment, but the
status is affected by the fact that Its
entire expenses. except for free quar-
tiers in the Treasury Department build
ing, are paid by the member banks. on
assessment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
AMERICAN GUNNERS
FIGHT OFF SUBMARINE
Liner Narrowly Escapes Torpedo
While Off the Coast of
Ireland.
By the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
AN ENGLISH PORT. June 26-Amer-
lean naval gunners successfully fought
Off a big German submarine which at
tackled an American passenger liner off
the coast OF Ireland Sunday night. A
torpedo flredl by the submarine missed
its target by less than twenty feet.
The encounter occurred at midnight
after the liner had been in the sub
marine zone many hours. A large
number of the passengers on board
were reading in the cabins or lying in
chairs on deck. ready for an emergency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

TO WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN-ALL FURNI-
tnre and household goods stored with Smith
Transfer and Storage Co. by James Ihomas
Rena Harris. Ella Dyson. Caste Carter. Mrs f.
Il. Wood and Lloyd Carter will be sold for stor
age and other charges July ii. 1917. at
Weschler's. 920 Pa. ave. NV, unless setued Ior
before the above date.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
American Security and Trust Company has de-
clared its usual quarterly dividend OF three
per cent $50 its capital stock Of three mil
to the stockholders of record at the close of
hhsness on June 80. 1917 and that the transfer
books Of the company will be closed from July
LIST to the 10th. inclusive AMERICAN 81
CUIlTY AND TRUST COMPANY. Charles j.
Bell. president. James +. Hood. Secretary
/ Will. NOT RE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
bills or debts contracted by any person other
than myself. FRED n JULIAN. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-26
In Welcoming Party.

Among those who gathered behind
Secretary McAdoo to welcome Miss
Stinson were Rear Admiral Robert E.
Peary. Senator Morris Sheppard of Tex
as and Representative Murray Hubert
Of New York. all members Of the ma
tional aerial coast patrol commission.
They also had with them kilograms Of
congratulations from the Aero Club of
America. including one from President
Alan r. Hawley. who landed almost on
the same spot on which Miss Stinson
did. when he flew from New York to
Washington a year ago last month,
with Lieut.. Victor Carlstrom
Later former President Taft also
called on Miss Stinson to thank and
congratulate her.
After she had gone to her hotel Miss
Stinson was asked about her fight.
You ask me how felt" she said. II
feel happy in the thought that have
done my little bit for the Red Cross
done more"