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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02
England Restricts Rail
ways, Increases Fares,
Adopts Standard Bread
EXEMPT MAN POWER
CALLED TO COLORS
France Raises Postage,
Puts New Tax on The
atre Tickets, Etc.

London. Jan l.-Seyeral changes in
dicsting the general tightening % o.
the conditions OF life, 10 put the ma
ton more firmly on war basis, at
tended the new year here.
All train fares. except those for com
muters. went up so per cent Abou.
400 trains were withdrawn from the
schedules and the others viii take
longer time 70 cover their runs. Many
stations are closed altogether and the
reservation OF seats and compartment
is entirely forbidden. Restaurant and
sleeping cars almost disappear Auto
mobiles are no longer 70 be carried on
passenger trains. Luggage IS restric,.
ed to 100 pounds for each individua
White -four is no longer allowed 20
he the sole constituent OF even the
householde|s home baked bread. Al
though IL is war measure, the new
standard bread IS declared 70 be both
more Nutritious and digesbble.
"Exempts7 Go to Recruits
To-day, also, there was great call
ing up Of men hitherto exempted from
the army. Munitions workers ht for
general service, men hitherto exempted
on the grounds Of occupation or do
nestle affairs, reported 70 the recruit
ing Offices in thousands. For several
months past the tribunals have made
to-day the limit OF exemption in almost
every case.
One feature at the chief recruiting
station IN London to-day was the en-
rolment Of 300 London policemen, all
men Of exceptional physique, who hlth-
erto had not been allowed 70 join the
ranks.
The third New Years Eve Of the war
was extremely quiet here. The dinner
tables in the restaurants were well
filed, largely by soldiers. but al the
establishments closed at II o'clock and
few persons fingered in the streets
or elsewhere to watch the death OF
1916.
There was the traditional gathering
outside st. Paul's Cathedral, but II was
q smaller crowd than usual that Joined
in the singing Of "Auld Lang Syne.'
For the first time since the war began
the cathedral clock bell, known as
Great Paul" ehimed the last hour Of
the year. A few churches held mid
night services, but they were sparsely
attended
Day of National Devotion
The day had been observed as one Of
national intercession, and in recognl-
ton Of the devotion Of the men and
women variously serving their country.
Special services were held in the
churches Of all denominations, and col
lections made for the Red Gross and
the Belgian Relief FUND. The congre-
cations in the leading places Of wor-
ship were very large. King George,
Queen Mary and the royal family, who
had spent Christmas in London, passed
the years end at Sandringham, where
they attended intercessional services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02

fall TO the hand Of Balfour as Foreign
Minister. No one Is better able than no
10 conceive in terms Of high courtesy
and restraint, and 70 put forward the
noble cause and purpose In language
worthy of them. -,
"The Westminster Gazette says
~The reply OF the Allies to the Central
Powers by no means winds up this de-
bate. We have now to reply TO Pres
ident wilson's note, ard we hope we
shall do so in tire careful, reasoned and
courteous manner which is due a
friendly neutral. In this we have not
merely 70 inform President Wilson on
questions which in all probability no
well understands, but 10 make our case
clear to the American public, which Is
not and can rot be expected to be
familiar with European politics unless
It is so instructed.
"There is nothing in history quite
analogous 20 this exchange of mani
festoes between belligerents, whilo tho
armies are still at grips, but let US be
sure it is going 10 play a highly i'm
portant and possibly useful part In the
last stage of this war"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02
Submarine Gives Exhibition

Havana. Jan. 1.-The United States
submarine La, one Of the four which
arrived here from Key West on Satur-
dav. gave an exhibition off MORO Castle
this morning, followed by many
launches and watched by thousands Of
persons who stood along the sea wall.
The submarine left the harbor at. 10
o'clock, with the chief of the Cuban
marine and the Speaker OF the House
on board. She described wide circle
on the surface Of the water and then
submerged. After returning tn the
harbor she made another trip with
army officers as passengers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02
SEES AUSTRIA BACKING
WILSON'S PEACE MOVE

London, Jan. THE Austro-Hun-
earian Foreign MinIster is quoted in
dispatch to Reuters Telegram Com
pany, from Vienna by way OF Amster-
dam, as saying, with regard TO the
notes Of Sweden, Denmark and Norway
concerning peace:
The Austro- Hungsrian goyernmer
is glad 70 state that its views in this
matter agree with yours IL has SYM
pathetieally accepted President Will
sons suggestions and therefore with
satisfaction sees Sweden, Denmark and
Norway support President Wilson's
initiative"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02
GERMANS FAIL AT vERDUN
IN DRIVE ON LOST LINES

Attacks Also Beaten of at Auberive
in Champagne
Paris, Jan. 1.-The communication
issued this evening by the War Office
says:
con the right bank Of the Meuse
the Germans directed a strong sur
prise attack against the trenches we
had taken to the east OF Chambrettes
Farm. The attack failed completely.
ON the Champagne yesterday, after
a violent bombardment with trench
guns. the Germans made two success
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02
Germans Deny Fatal Riots

Berlin, Jan. (by wireless 70 Say
ville).-A report published by "The
London Express" that a thousand per-
sons we're killed or wounded in riots in
Hamburg on December 7, s and 9 is de-
MED By the Overseas News Agency,
which says: AT Hamburg this incident
WAS absolutely unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02
TO REBUFF
WILSON, is BELIEF
Continued from page |

choosing the present as the opportune
time to offer mediation.
Republicans Adopt Sane Attitude
II Congress is led to take official &C
ton on the peace situation, il will be
made plain by the Republican leaders
that there is no sentiment anywhere in
the United States TO have this govern
ment appear TO oppose peace. At the
same time Republican leaders in Con
gress-with one notable eNception-feel
that this government never will be able
10 act successfully the role Of peace
maker until we are invited by one side
or the other to play that role. They
feel that any action which has the ap-
pearance Of sbutting IN" will surely fail
Of its purpose.
In the Senate among the Republican
members the opinion Is that no one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02

bpt a person overwrought with oe
sire 10 participate in the settlement
Of the worlds greatest war would nh'0
been led to do what President wilson
has done at this time. These men take
q lesson from our own Civil War. some
of their memories run back TO the uat h
davs of 1868. when Great Britain
nearly recognized the Confederacy ana
nearly took the position OF FORCING
mediation. President Lincoln then, the
Renublican members Of the Senate leel'
was in the position OF the leaders IN
the governments Of the Entente to-day.
Mann IL the Exception
The single notable exception among
popublican leaders in Congress Is
James r. Mann, minority leader OF the
House. FL
On this point he has narrow 10, 10Y
lowing. In indorsing President WIZ
,on', peace move he is 10 be consld-
cred as speaking for himself. ne
committed a wrong against the party
In Giving TO his remarks the weight OF
Republican leader OF the House o.
REPRESENTATIVES
Republican members Of the Senate
I keenfv feel that the party has been
mIsrepresented. The only vocal eH-
nressfon so FAR has come from MT
Mann. His words have received UNDUE
emphasis because they stood aiohe
nd anpeared TO be the expression OF
Republican opinion. They were not
B. be expression Of Republican opinion
but only the opinion Of James n
The Tribune is informed that very
soon in Congress there will be an eA-
pression from the present minority
nartv which will call public attention
10 the weakness Of the attitude OF inc
Administration. Sentimental, vince
ding and Whispering were the worus
used tonight by one OF the mosu
prominent Republicans In the Sehste
in referring 20 the attitude OF Minority
Leader Mann.
situation Stands Unchanged.
60 far as the government Of the
limited States is concerned, the situa-
+ ton remains exactly as reported IN the
/ editorial and news columns OF me
/ Tribune after the announcement OF the
| Presidents peace move. This SITUATION
IS: c.u
/ request Tor peace NOIlA, en-
means of a note Of his own, dispatched
at a strangely inopportune time.
/ The Secretary Of State explained ina,
neither he nor Mr. Wilson regarded
| this as "a peace note" but rather as a
warning that the United States was on
/ the verge Of war ITSELF.
Finally, that there Is an undisgulsed
/ fear among all high officials OF the
| American State Department that be
+ fore many days new outbreak OF
/ German submarine frightfulness, spar
ing not even neutrals, will shock the
world.
In other words. the Wilson Admins
tration has warned" the country. Has
| il done anything Not one thing.
I Mr.. Wilson writes and talks lie
\ does not lead or plan or act.
The neutral world, and especially the
/ people OF the United States, wonder
/ what he will do when the note Of the
Allies has been received and he IS told
politely what France and Great Britain
are fighting for and that they expect
/ to keep on fighting until their object
/ Is attained.
Congress is asleep, dead TO the need
Of defence. II dreams Of prohibition
/ and pork and patronage from the ex-
ecutive departments.
| Secretary Lansing says we are on
/ the verge Of war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02

sive attacks on our advanced posts
west Of Auberive. These two attacks
were repulsed completely by the Are
of our machine guns and the throw
ing of hand grensdes.7
The Belgian communication says:
"To the east Of Ramscapelle and
toward DiImude reciprocal lombard
ments took place. A spirited struggle
by means Of field and trench artillery
is reported At Het Sas."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02

London, Jan. The Official state.
ment tonight says:
During the night the enemy srtil-
lerv was somewhat more active than
usual north of the Ancre. To-day the
artillery activity continued By both
aides AZ various places along the front.
being most marked on the Loos salient
and in the neighborhood Of Faquissant
and Ypres."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02

payne, cigars and oranges, while the
officers received double rations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-02
SAY BULGARIA
DESIRES PEACE

Continued from page 1
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

In accordance with an agreement
between the heirs of the estate Of
the late Mrs. R. C. S ealy, deceas---
ed, I will sell to the highest biddeT
at public: outcry in front of the
Court, house door at Lexington S. G.
on the first Monday in January, 1918
the same being the 7th day of said
month; all that piece, parcel or tract
Of land, situate, lying and being IN
Lexington County known as the ia
cob NJ. shealy place containing $50
acres mere or less well tinbered and
watered adjoining lands Of Geo. C..
Clarke. estate Henry Gunter, Lott
shumpert and S. Perry Smith. This
tract Of land may be sold Is. a whole
or divided into 49, separate tracts.
r. Terms Of Sale-Cash. >sA1s,": i
F" .:.~. .-':.: J. J. sHEAtY,
3tpd. x.r. 4.-, Administration.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19
s:iclLSRK's SALE.

+. Y STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
County Of Lexington. Court Of
Common Pleas.
Mrs. Maggie Goodwin, in her own
right as administrative of the estate
of G. A. Goodwin, Plaintiff VS.: An
!, drew B. Goodwin, ct al. Defendants.
In obedience to an Order made in
this case by Judge J. w. DeVore. l
will sell before the Court House door
ION salesday in January, the same be-
ing the 7th day of said month, DUR
ing the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing described property.
1. All that piece, parcel or tract
of land, lying and being in Lexington
County, State aforesaid, containing
seven hundred seventy-two (772) a.
cres. more or less, on Head Waters
of Savannah Hunt Creek. waters OF
Congaree River and bounded on the
north by lands of Preston Lucas. east
by lands of Socrates M. Sightler,
south by lands of V. V. Sightler, j..
W. Sightler, and other; and on the
west by lands of Geo. W. Sightler, W
A. Sightler, and Preston Lucas.
2 In two or three separate par
cells to be delineated on a plat on ME
in the Clerk of Courts office, all
that piece, parcel Or tract OF land,
situate lying and being in and around
the twon of CASTOR, said County and
State, containing 81 acres. more or
less. and bounded on the north by
" S;oht1er- east by G.. G.. Good
win. south by M. L. Leopard, and on
the west by James H. Hutto.
8. All that piece, parcel or tract
of land lying and being in the County
and State aforesaid. one mile north
of CASTOR, through which the Sea-
board Air Line Railway runs. con-
tanning one hundred thirty-four a.
cres, more or less, and bounded by
lands now or formerly of Geo. w.
Sightler, William Sightler and 9th
ers, and known as the Old Home
Place of the said G. A. Goodwin.
4. Also all that tract Of land In
said County and State. belonging to
the estate of C. L. Goodwin. the, first
wife of G. A. Goodwin, containing
one hundred six and one-half (1O6
1-2) acres, more or less, lying on
the waters of First Creek, and bound
ed by lands now or formerly on the
north Beckman, on the east by Geo.
W. Sightler and others, and on the
west of F. E. Williams and others
being the. tract Of land conveyed
to C. L. Goodwin by W. A. Sightler,
on &uo71st I 1873 deed recorded in
deed book ss'Z", page 21. Y. -
Terms of Sale: One third cash,
balance on credit of one and two
years, secured by bond of the pur--
Chaser and mortgage Of the premises
mortgage to contain the usual clause
as to attorneys fees in case Of fore.
closure, with option to the purchaser
or purchasers to pay all cash. pur-
chaser to pay for papers. go
H. L. Harmon,
Clerk of Court for, Lex. Co.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19

Gregory-Conder Mule Co., Columbia
S. C. have had the most successful
year in the history of their business
which has increased so that they have
t-2 of the stock yards at Royster
where they will carry the largest
stock of mules south of Atlanta. They
also carry a full stock Of bu ggies, wa
gons & harness. If you need any
thing in this line you will always find
them: to treat you right, so if you
need anything in stock or vehicles
call and see them at their Stables on
Hampton st. Columbia, S.. C. r..
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19
WHY NOT US

Since announcing to our subscrl-
bers that after January 1st we would
increase the subscription price OF
The Lexington Dispatch-News to 81
so per year, we have had quite a
large numt sr of our old subscribers
come in and pay for a year in ad-
vance. We are glad to see them do
this. for really we regret the fact
that circumstances force Us to ask
q $3.50; but in keeping with every
thing else, the cost Of paper, ink,
labor and all printing material has
increased to the extent that we can
saot longer continue to put out pa
Ser at 81. 90 per year. In fact there
are many reasons why the subscrip
ton price Of q weekly perer should
be increased where the rates are no-7
below the standard of war pricea.
The first Of these reasons is that
the publisher who does not increase
his rates will not be able to contin-
ne his publication on the standard
Of efficiency and value 70 his com
munity his paper! has or should be
giving.
There is not now, and never has
been, any reason for the existence
Of any newspaper that is not Of val
ne to the community in which it is
published. But the community can.
not afford to lose any newspaper
that is Of value, and the people will
net willingly sacrifice that which is
sf value to them as whole, and as
individuals for the, small sum Of one
or two cents per week. We ask our
friends to "stay with rs" and we will
do our best to earn it.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19
TREsPASS NOTICE,

=. This is to notify all persons not t.
hunt. haul wood or straw or tres
pass in any manner upon our Land
The Law will be enforced against al
trespassers.
J. L. Sease, Mrs. E. S. Sease, j
@. Keisler, B A. Keisler, N. L. Keis
ler, K. A. Keisler, O. L. Keisler, J. c
B. Price, w. M. Harmon, W. A. Sease
P. C. Keisler, W. S. Hook.
Dec. 18-4w-10pd.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19
LORICK AND LOWRANCE

We call attention to the adver'
tisement of Lorick and Lowrance IN
this issue. .,.. ..., e--;- =.
This long established firm of Co
lumbia has been serving the people
of Lexington county for nearly
half century and have established the
reputation of giving honest values
and fair dealing. Their business
represents the efforts of two genera
tions, as the older members of the
firm have retired from active busl-
ness and have been succeeded by
their sons, who are live, up-to-date
and courteous business men. We re
commend this store to the people OF
Lexington.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19

Columbia, Dec. 15:-Comptroiler
General Sawyer stated today that he
would send out December pay war
rants next Saturday Dee. 22, so that
EMPLOYEES and state officials would
get their money for Christmas The
amount to be paid out will approxl-
mate $4,000.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19

R. G. Able a leading citizen Of the
'Steedman section gave Us pleasant
call yesterday and paid for. year in
advance. - '.--<~,. i
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-19

WE ALSO Have the Harness and
y Wagons that worked with these
mules and can furnish, teams with
harness that worked on them. so
head small and medium size mules.
We have large stock, every size
and grade
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

evening. The couple have six chill dren, all of whom are girls.
 Brief Items.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Morse of West Main street, New Britain, have announced the engagement of their son, Luke S. Morse to Miss Mary Bates of Broad street. No date has been set for the wedding.
 Franklin council, o. U. A. M. will hold its annual meeting this evening in l. O. O. F. hall and will elect off, cers for the ensuing term.
 The Plainville Young Mems clubs basketball team had an easy time with the Pioneers of South Manchester last evening. In the game played in the Town hall the visitors were defeated 7S to II. The South Manchester boys have good rating in basketball circles but they showed poor form last night and Plainville had no trouble with them. The local boys will play in New Britain tomorrow night, hav- ing Company for their opponents. Next Thursday night they will meet
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

When Thomas E. Campbell, who is called governor elect of Arizona, went to the state house in Phoenix to take over his duties, Governor G. w. P. Hunt, Incumbent, refused to surren- der the office. A ballot recount, which gave Campbell a slight lead, is incomplete, and Governor Hunt told Governor Campbell that he could not recognize the latter's credentials Af- ter a formal demand for possession of the executive office Governor Campbell withdrew and will main- tain his headquarters in a downtown office building pending the outcome of legal proceedings to force Govern or Hunt to, give up the office.
 The meeting between the two gov ernors was strictly formal, and the conversation was conducted princi- pally by the attorneys. The post of flee department has ruled that mail addressed to the governor of Arizona shall be delivered to Governor Camp bell at his temporary office, but that mail addressed to Governor Hunt shall go to him at the capitol.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05

Britain officiating, funeral services for 1 Sylvester N. Ryder and his wife, both of whom succumbed to pneumonia ] during the week. were held this aft ernoon at their home on Pennington avenue. It was Plainville's first double funeral in number of years. The Ryders were old residents of this place and had many friends, a fact attested to by the numerous floral ] tributes at their funeral The burial was in Fairview cemetery New Brit ain. The funeral of Mrs. Burton Buell., who died Wednesday in Hartford, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank T. Wheeler. Rev. w. P. Downs, rector of the Episcopal church of Bristol, was the officiating clergyman. Oak Hill cemetery, South ington, was the place of interment. Object to Increase.
 That a fifteen mill tax rate is am-
 pie to pay the running expenses of the town for the fiscal year is claimed
 by certain property owners and at the town meeting next Monday night they declare they will resist any effort to raise 1t. According to the budget
 prepared by the selectman fifteen mill rate may produce enough revenue to pay the bills, although the margin will be too small for comfort. For that reason there has been sentiment in some quarters for the addition of a quarter of mill which would raise the revenue by a few hundred dol
 lars. Others claim they would not object to making the rate 15k mills for safety sake. Some of the items in the budget are declared by the low tax rate advocates to be high and if properly pruned
 would show that there win be bal
 ance after paying all bills without increasing the rate.
 The amount involved in the case
 of an individual property owner is so
 small that it is not expected to cause much of a disturbance at the meet ing. An additional half mill means
 but soc on s1.00O, and while it would
 draw on the resources of the indi- vidual taxpayer only to the extent of a few paltry dollars it would add over
 $1,20O to the towns income.
 The selectmen will not urge in- creasing the rate, however, and will
 have no objection to the town voting fifteen mill tax. From other sources an addition may be suggested
 but the indications are that it will
 meet with some opposition.
 Sextet of Girls.
 N6 ol,xS oF
New Britain herald., 1917-01-05
OIL NEAR $3 MARK.
Producers Near Pot. of Gold on Rain
 bows End.

Pittsburgh, Jan. 5.-Pennsylvania crude oil today came within fi"c cents 8 barrel of the goal for which produc- CTS have been contending for many years, when the principal purchasing agencies announced an advance of ton cents to $2,95 at the opening of the market. Other grades were advanced as follows: Mercer, five cents to $c.S5; Corning. five cents to $2.50; Cabal, five cents to $2.20; Somerset, five cents to $2.1O; Ragland, two conts to 97 cents.
 Refiners say that the rapid increase in prices has not brought them a great deal of oil, although there are large quantities above ground. Producers, they say, are marketing as little as possible and they do not expect a rush of oil until the $3 mark has been reached.