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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30
SECOND LIBERTY LOAN GOES
BEYOND HIGHEST MARK SET
LONG DISTANCE WALKER
SPENDS NIGHT AT ROYAL
Jay w. Neville Taking Stroll from
Washington to jacksonville i'm
Sixty Days.

An interesting visitor to the CITY
Saturday night was Jay w. Neville.
or Philadelphia. He was guest at
the Royal, and left Sunday morning
en- little stroll to Jacksonville, Fla.
Neville started out from Washington
on October Is, on a wager that he
couldn't walk to Jacksonville in
sixty days without in any way re-
ceiving aid. If he makes it. he
gets a thousand dollars and a big
dinner at the Seminole hotel in the
Florida city; if he loses, he has
walked for naught, must fork over a
thousand simoleans and pay for the
dinner for ten people.
Mr.. Neville, according to his con-
,ract, must receive no aid Of any
kind; he must not take advantage
of any lift" offered by automobile
or others who chance to pass him on
the road; he must earn his way and
Fay for everything he gets. Fur
theremore, he left Washington with
that amount when he reaches Jack
sonville. He carries no baggage
and he was not permitted to bring
along any cards Of identification
from societies through which he
might secure aid.
He is to take notice of interesting
things along the route and report
them. Among these is the condition
of roads, and he spoke to a represen-
tative of this paper as being rather
unfavorably impressed with the
roads hereabouts.
The wager came about through
the fact that Mr.. Neville was turn
ed down for army service on ac-
count of being hat-footed. He told
the doctor that he could walk as
far as any other man and thus the
argument which is to be settled BY
the little stroll which he is taking.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30
CHESTER YOUNG LADIES
ARE HURT IN COLUMBIA
Misses Durham Knocked Down by
AUTOMOBILE, Though Only
Slightly Injured.

Columbia, Oct. 19.-Misses Flo
ride and Virginia Durham of Ches-
ter were painfully injured Friday
night by an automobile being driven
by Simon Pearson, a negro. The ac-
cident occurred at the corner of Ger
vais and Gregg streets. The women
were knocked down and a wheel
passed over Miss Floride as IL dash
ed down the hill. the young ladies
we're crossing Gervais street going
south and they noticed a car coming
toward the city up Gervais street,
and 1t was then that Pearson rush
ed upon them. Simon Pearson was
placed under arrest and he will be
given hearing this morning.
Those who witnessed the accident
say IL is fortunate tnat tragedy was
not enacted as the young ladies were
in a dangerous position. The young
women suffered considerably from
the shock, but their friends are glad
that the injuries were not so serious
as reported. The Misses Durham
are receiving the best attention pos
sible at the home Of Mrs. NJ. A.
Francis, 1920 Gsrsais street
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30
LANCASTER COUNTY
GOES ABOVE IT'S QUOTA
Liberty Bond Subscriptions Up tO
Saturday Night TOtaled
$242,OOO.

Lancaster county met the issue
sQuarely in the matter of the Lib
erty bond subscriptions. and not
only met the issue but sent in $26.-
600 more than its allotment. In di-
viding up the SIS. 100000 for South
Carolina, $216,OO0 was allotted to
Lancaster county. and when the sub
scriptions were totaled up Saturday
night they reached $242,OOO. This
was divided as follows:
Kershaw banks. $19,8OO; Heath
Springs. $4,000; Lancaster, SILL
400.
Col. Leroy Springs, who subscrib-
ed to 100000 bonds on the first
day of the campaign, wired the local
committee from New York Satur-
day afternoon to increase his SUBJ
scription TO s125,000. This run the
total far beyond the allotment.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30
SOUTH CAROLINA IS
ABOVE ITS MAXIMUM
PROBABLE TOTAL BOND
SALE OF $19,OOO,OOO.
Several Counties, Among Them
Lancaster, Go Beyond High
est Allotment.

Columbia, Oct. 29.-Joining hands
with other States of the nation.
South Carolina went "over the tor"
and answered the Italian offensive
of the German Kaiser by pushing
the subscription to the liberty loan
well beyond the s1S,OOO,OO0 mark
County after county went beyond
its maximum allotment. Charleston
continued in the lead by raising
100000 during the last day. bring
ing the total of the "City by the
Sea" up to $5,OO7,OOO. Richland
county lowered around the s2,5OO.-
900 notch
1t was a great day for South
Carolina. The liberty loan agents
were busy throughout the day and
late into the night. 1t will be sew
.oral days before the final total can
be given. Central liberty loan COM
mittee officials are confident that
the total for the State will reach
$19, 100000. Greenwood went away
over the line with subscriptions,
amounting to 100000. Horny
county increased it's amount by
over-subscribing it's quota by about
20 per cent.
ut is magnificent, it Is fine" said
Governor Manning.
THE people are TO be congratu-
lated upon the wonderful response
to the call of the nation" said Ed
win w. Robertson, chairman of the
liberty loan committee, who has
been directing the campaign. The
following are the subscriptions by
counties.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30

The state copserence Of caasStsss|
and Corrections WIN meet Id 81
November 1s, ~, 1s. 4 s
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30
KILLS WIFE, CHILDREN
AND ASKS TO BE KILLED

Taylorsville, ". c., Oct. 29.-Carl
White, aged about thirty years be-
came violently demented Saturday,
and shot and killed his wife and two
small children at his home eight
miles from here. Following the tri-
pie tragedy, White walked down the
road some distance from his home
and, meeting a neighbor. told What
he had done and asked to be killed.
White had struggle with the neigh
Dor but was overcome and lodged
In jail here, Gakwhfte 81 staxes.
s'tIIe, elsa Arthpr: White 4 ~
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30
PRESENCE OF AMERICAN
TROOPS SURPRISES GERMANS

Washington, Oct. 29.-The pres
ence OF American troops in France
caused great astonishment to the
crews Of the Zeppelins Lao and
L-5O, brought down by the French
last Saturday while returning from
raid on England. Official dis
patches to the state department
said the prisoners declared that not
one of them knew OF the landing of
any American expeditionary forces.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30

FOOD CONSERVATION
CAMPAIGN IS NOW ON
PLEDGES EXPECTED FROM
EACH OF 6,O32 HOMES.
County Has 25O En-
thusiastic Workers Out to
Secure Them.

The Food Conservation Drive in
Lancaster county started yesterday
morning with an army of about $50
enthusiastic and patriotic workers.
lhis campaign in Lancaster county
is part of the great nation wide
canvass of the 22,OOO,OOO homes in
America
The local campaign to secure
pledges is under the direction of
Rev. Hugh r. Murchison- There
are four captains, and three to seven
lieutenants under each captain.
Each lieutenant has ten or more
solicitors or workers. ]. II. Wither-
spoon, DR.. w. S. Moore. Heath
| Springs. ]. NJ. Yoder, Van Wyck and
w. l.. Croxton, Kershaw, are the
captains in Lancaster county.
An effort will be made to reach
every one of the 6,O32 homes in the
county this week. Every house
holder will be asked to sign the
pledge card, agreeing to cooperate
with the United States Food Admin
istration. Every one is expected to
sign. as it is one way they can back
up their boy or some one else's boy
who is fighting to sustain and keep
intact the liberties that are ours as
Americans.
Mr.. Herbert Hoover, U. S. Food
I Administrator says:
I'VE are asking that every home
and every public eating place pledge
themselves to the food administra-
tion to carry out our directions as to
economy and the elimination OF
waste in food so far as their circum-
stances permit.
Economy Urged.
This is~not an onerous service to
ask, yet it is just as vital a service
to winning this war. as the sending
of soldiers to France, the subscrip
tion to Liberty bonds or the build
ing of ships. If the millions of men
women and children among the al
lies are not kept in health ant
strength. the soldiers can not bt
maintained in war. They are tn,
first line of our defense against dom
ination by Germany. Their flags ar,
ours. They must be fed.
"The food administration is work
ing night and day to secure tn,
equitable distribution of our sup
plies to protect both our producer.
and our consumers, and in no wa,
can this great section of our labor,
be so effectually aided as by econo
my and saving of waste
I'VE have abundant food for al
the world fighting against Germany
and at reasonable prices, if ever,
one of the 10000, 900 homes an,
100000 public eating places co
operate with us"
i The campaign will continu,
througout the week and close Sat
urday night.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-10-30
Increase in Wages.

An increase of nine per cent in the
wages of all motormen and conduc-
tors in employ OF the Southern Pub
lie utiuttes Co., has been granted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
H0TCHkISSERS ON
COMPOUNCE SHORES
Annual Reunion Proves to Be
Pleasant Social Gathering

The annual reunion of the Hotch-
kiss association, was held at Lake
Compounce. yesterday. The commit
tees were: Charles T. Hotchkiss,
chairman, West Cheshire; William S.
Strong, Waterbury,; Mrs. Robert
Hotchkiss. Waterbury; refreshment
committee, Charles Fem, chairman,
Prospect; Rollin Bird, Waterbury;
Robert Hotchkiss, Waterbury,; Mrs.
Hattie Hotchkiss Pardee, Cheshire;
Mrs. Frank r. Sloper, Cheshire First
on the program the family had their
pictures taken in a group. The next
in order was the dinner which was
partaken of by about $50 people. Not
the least of it was a beautiful Birth
day Cake with white decorations
| and the name Hotchkiss across the
top, presented by Mrs. Thomas of
Bristol. Rev. l.. Todd of Pennsyl-
vania asked the blessings. He is now
living in Oakville. He is a new and
| welcome addition to the family. Mr.
Todd claims relationship from the
Sperry side and wanted to be an
| adopted son.
Among the entertainers were the
| following: Instrumental music, by
Miss Irene Higgins; two recitations
| by Miss Mary Bronson; address by
| Fred Brown of New Haven; Mrs.
| Minnie Hotchkiss Andrews, recita-
| tons; Rotations by Mrs Gilyard
| Charles H. Norton of Worcester,
| Mass, now of Plainville, made a few
remarks. The Hotchkisses will meet
again next year at the same place the
last Wednesday in August and it Is
hoped that If there are any of the
relatives that have not attended in
the past they will come then and
give all the information they can in
regard to their ancestry.
| officers for the next year are:
President-William B. Hotchkiss,
Waterbury.
Vice President-Seymour Hotch-
kiss, wallingford.
Treasurer-Charles T. Hotchkiss,
Cheshire.
Table Committee. H. Stubble,
Waterbury; Robert Hotchkiss, Wa
terbury; Rollin Bird, Waterbury:
Mrs Theron French. Cheshire: Mrs
Thomas, Bristol.
Program Committee-Charles T.
Hotchkiss West Cheshire; w. S.
Strong, Watertown; Mrs. Robert
Hotchkiss, Waterbury.
Press Committee-Miss Lottie Stop
er, 80 Chestnut street, New Britain
Andrew Hotchkiss. New Haven;
Thomas Gilyard, Seymour.
Social Committee - Miss Ruth
Hotchkiss, Prospect; Mrs. Seymour
Hotchkiss, Wallingford.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30

supreme effort and the final test of
democracy. Failure is not to be
thought Of The world will not slip
back into barbarism-into a heart
less feudalism made terrible by APP
piled science. The cause for which
we contend is sacred as right and JUS
tice and honor and humanity and
charity are sacred.
1--WE have the sanction Of our ma
tional conscience, the approval of en-
lightened contemporary opionion and
we are fearless Of the verdict of
history Those who in this hour servo
America, serve humanity 1t is the
highest and noblest cause to which
we have ever been summoned"
Why Is the Draft Fair to All-Rich
and Poor Alike?
An interview with Hon. Joseph A.
Cooke, Mayor of Meriden.
Mayor Joseph A. Cooke in another
of the Connecticut State Council of
Defense series of "Made-in-Connecti
cut" war interviews, also made pub
lie today, has answered the question
"Why is the draft fair to all-rich
and poor alike?" in the following
manner
The method used in the present
war draft is among the best that
could be chosen. There was no OPP
portunity for favoritism and all were
given a fair chance. Sons of wealthy
parents as we'll as those not SO well
supplied with this worlds goods were
drafted and they will have to serve
their country, except there be some
good reason for exemption. In fact,
young men will be taken from all
walks Of life. Thus the duty is dis
tributed as equally as possible.
1.-THE fairness shown in drawing the
draft numbers in Washington has
created confidence in the young men
that they will be given square deal
all around by the government. Many
of them are not only willing but anx-
ious to enter the service that they
may assist in the fight to continue the
freedom we now enjoy.
"As our country is engaged in the
great European conflict we must fight
to the end. There can be no backing
out To do this the government must
have the loyal support Of her citizens!
Undoubtedly this will be given liberal
ly, and American patriotism will. now
as before, stand out as the greatest
in the world"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30

ners 1mpat1ently awaiting the order
to fire, when a sudden fog descended
When the fog lifted the commerce
raider had disappeared and was
never seen again.
In speaking of his experiences
young Long states that the appear
ance of a submarine at sea is an awe
inspiring one insmuch as every per-
son on board the ship knows the
terrible danger. He says that the
first sign of the hostile craft is a.
ridge of white caps breaking the sur
face of the water in the distance.
Next the periscope becomes visible
and then, if the U-boat commander is
bent upon sinking the other vessel,
the torpedo is discharged. From the
moment the torpedo leaves the tube
it's course can be traced by the anx-
ious watchers on deck. AS 1t speeds
through the water, at depth of a
few feet, it leaves train of foam be-
hind it not unlike the wash from a
highspeed boat. The explosion from
the torpedo is terrific, young Long
states, and literally tears the vessel
to pieces. An idea of the delicacy
of the mechanism Of the torpedo may
be gained from the fact that it taxi s
only force of five pounds on the
nose to explode it. Long states that
the mines laid in the war zone are
even more explosive, some Of them
being discharged by the pressure OF
eightee ounces.
Asked If he really liked the life in
the navy, Coxswain Long said that 1t
was the only life for him and ne
considers it the best branch of the
federal service. Asked what his sem
sations were during the battle when
he saw the torpedo headed for his
boat he admitted that they were not
pleasant. Gee, the hair on every
mans head stands up straight when
he sees that blue streak coming
through the water, he said. Another
dramatic incident in connection with
the sinking of the Moreno, as told by
the Elm street boy, was the death of
- -- who went down with
the ship as he was trying to pull the
Stars and Stripes from the masthead.
gun crew.
Meets Friend at Sea.
Francis Murphy, another local
boy in the United States navy, is
home with Long on a furlough. Muir
ply is a seaman on the u. S. S.
Louisiana and has just returned from
a cruise to China, Japan and the
West Indies. He states that while
back to home waters his
vessel encountered the U. S. S. Scout
Cruiser MacDougal. Albert Wagner.
son of Police Officer and Mrs. Fred
Wagner of Glen street. was member
Of the crew of this ship and was
seen standing on deck by his fellow
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
"OUR CAUSE"

| An interview with Homer S. Cum
mings of Stamford. a. member of the
Connecticut State Council Of Defense.
The call to America to do her part
in this war Is called 1.-THE highest
ana MODEST cause to which we have
ever been summoned" by Homer s..
| Commlngs OF Stamford, member of
! the Connecticut State Council Of De-
I tense IN "Made-in- Connecticut"
| war interview secured by repre-
! sentative Of the council and made
public through the newspapers to-
day. Mr.. Cummings interview fol-
lows:
"Our country has undertaken the
greatest and the most critical task in
hisory The issue involves not only
our honor, our safety and the per-
petuity of our institutions; but 1T
also concerns the political freedom of
the world, and by the same token the
happiness and progress of mankind
preparation is going forward with
great energy, intelligent and disinter-
ested men and women are every
where at work and the patriotism,
fidelity, and skill of our soldiers our
sailors, and our leaders cannot be
doubted. Great undertakings are
afoot here and across the seas, the
like Of which our people have never
before contemplated. All this in
wolves self-sacrif1ces in every field of
endeavor, in every ship, on every
farm, and in every home. There is
work for everyone-and later there
will be still more work-heartbreak
ing, soul-searching, unremitting work.
There is no room anywhere for the
doubter, the debater, the Stacker, or
the coward. There is no room for
anyone except patriots. Either we
shall win this war or our country will
be Inundated and dishonored and all
the things that make life sweet and a
nation proud will be polluted and
soiled.
"Our flag has cost so much in
blood and toll and means so much to
US and to the stricken and despoiled
peoples of the world that we cannot
permit it to be trailed in the dust
of defeat. May the good God give
us strength and courage for this Or
deal! It is a war against war, against
hereditary power and against all the
cruel things that have menaced man
kind from the beginning. 1t is the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
dickinson Drug Co.
!. 1871 Main Street
City Items
loodness Of Aunt Delia's Bread

koodness Of Aunt Delia's Bread
&c.
here will be a Cottage Prayer
ring at the home Of Mr.. Tracy,
ner Of Maple and Whiting streets
the rear. of brick house Friday
aing at 1880 o'clock. Everybody
come.
Arkerhouse roll sale Friday at
llnan'S.-advt.
fly Engineer Hall and e. N.
nphrey have decided to repair
wood street. The conditions Of
1 cutters is bad and the general
Altion Of the street is below stan
4. The work of repairs will com
zee rs soon as possible.
Il. w. e. Norton of Maple Hill
enlisted In the Dental Corps of
y. 3. army.
team driven by H. Lipman OF
Willow street was struck yester-
1t the corner of Jubilee and Mar
streets by a Hartford trolley
nd for New Britain. Tho driver
bruised about the shoulders and
horse was cut on the legs. The
II was smashed.
our new all hat at the Roseben.-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
Sights Raider MOewe.

On an earlier trip to the war zone
Long tells of encountering the fam
Gus German commerce raider Moewe.
He said that attention OF his COM
mander was first attracted to the
strange craft by her unusual maneu-
vers and as she attempted to violate
the rules OF the sea in passing other
vessels her identity was discovered.
The gun crew was told to prepare
for action and every gun on the boat
was trained on the raider. the gum
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
POLLING GROUND SQUIRRELS.

Washington, Aug, 30.-More than a
million dollars worth Of crops were
saved from ground squirrels in North
Dakota this year, as a result Of cam
paign conducted by the department OF
agriculture in cooperation with state
authorities Similar savings may
readily be effected elsewhere in the
vast areas infested by these animals, !"
declared a department statement to-
day. The squirrels on over 1000, 900
acres of ground in North Dakota were
killed by means Of poison at cost
of about cents an acre.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30

kindness is a perfume which you
cannot sprinkle on others without get
ting a few drops on yourself. Omar
Khayham.
The truth of the above passage has
time and time and time again been
fully demonstrated.
1t would indeed be doing a kindness
to the soldiers, and not only kindness
but justice, if the campaign which the
Herald has started could be brought
to successful finish.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30

Trying to compile list Of the
names of those who volunteered their
services for the sake Of democracy is a
difficult task. 1t is extremely hard to
reach each and every home which has
sacrificed one or more young men.
We are asking for your aid in clos
ing the campaign which Is nearly<
finished. If you know of a young man
who has answered the call to the
colors fill out the above blank
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
Events Tonight

.yceum Ntheater. superior photo
vs.. fsa4o
Iigh class photo drama, Fox's
alter. Ia, ...
Vaudeville and moving pictures,
eney's theater.
turner society meets in Turner
l.
lexington lodge, I. 0. o. F., meets
Jr. o. U. A. M. ihall.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
sURPRIsETO VATICAN.
. Apparently Expected Favorable
Reply From u. S.

Aoms, Aug. 30.-The Osservatore
kmAno, the organ of the Vatican.
Esnts q long article embodying a dis
sSlon Of tho objections made to the
pes peace proposals., from which
would appear evident that the Pom
hopes to obtain q favorable an
or from the United States.
1t IL intimated by the paper that
" step taken by the Pope is per-
[tently misinterpreted and subjected
lunfAir criticism, and that the pres
q proposal is no exception. For IN
[,nce, It is pointed out, the note has
Tan criticised because the Pope has
|@ered the realm of material things
Cher than spiritual, when. In fact,
t3vious notes issued by him have
|lly covered things spiritual. It adds
IAt the Vatican declares it cannot be
nsed of favoring the Germans in
4 face Of frequent denunciations by
\ Holy Father Of the Belgian out
Tres and the bombardment OF open
les.
the Pope's silence on the
koblem, it Is further pointed out
ht the Pope cannot offer an i'm
ksdiate concrete solution of ques-
IN which has long troubled the
E.tesmen of Europe. The Pope,
viewer, in his note. the paper adds
acifically invites the powers to meet
d arrive at an equitable agreement
The Osservatore Romano. discuss
( the moral basis of the note. says
1t the Holy Father. like President
lson In his notes. suggests thu
bstitution of the moral force Of
mt for material force, and likewise
uwares passages in the statements
President Wilson to the Papal note
harding the freedom Of the high
rs as being Identical. With respec
the expenses OF the war. the paper
VS. that the present Russian policy
one of peace without annexations
indemnities, and that this policy
rs already been accepted by thu
kustro-Germans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
BOSTON FIRE LOSS REDUCED.

Boston, Aug. 3o.-A large decrease
fire losses in this city in 1916 is
etributed by Fire Commissioner John
brady in his annual report to q new
F.spection system, great efhhhciency OF
he fire department through motoriza-
Ton Of such apparatus and the inves-
kgation which resulted in the convtc-
on of many persons for arson. The
ksses totalled s2,47s,s01, q reduction
8 $530,799 from the previous year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-30
DRAFT TAKES MILL HANDS,

Plainf1eld, Aug, 30.-The draft call
has made inroads into the labor sup
ply of the textile mills of north
eastern Connecticut, and in many of
the mill villages looms are idle in spite
of the fact that wages have been in
creased from 80 to A per cent since
the entrance of the United States into
the war. Every inducement is made
by mill men to attract weavers, spin
ners and other classes Of textile help