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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
Aid for Weak Schools.

Columbia.-The State superintend-
ent OF education paid all legal applicl-
lions for term extension aid to weak
schools. The amount disbursed was
$42,47S. Payment was made to 400
districts in 80 counties.
This appropriation is designed to
lengthen the school term in any dis
trict unable to run five months---on its
regular funds, provided such district
hrst levies a two-mill special school
TAX. Regular school funds embrace
four items; district collections from
poll tax, district collections from dog
tax, apportionment to any district from
the constitutional three mill county
tax and the cash balance on hand from
all sources July 1, 1917, the beginning
OF the scholastic year 1918. The
total OF these four items must be di-
v1ded by the total expenditure for one
month In order to show whether the
session can be maintained for five
months on regular funds. In every
district the board OF trustees also has
the amount collected from the local
taxes. Districts qualifying for State
aid thus supplement their regular
fhnds both by their local taxes and
by the amount received from the
State.
The law limits the payment of State
aid to any district to the sum equal
to the proceeds Of the local levy but
no district may receive more than 500
from the State. In not few districts
the local tax OF two mills produces
less than $25. hence in such districts
the amount OF State aid is limited to
Ditfanca
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
PROHIBITION WINS.
IN HOUSE 282 TO 1928
GREAT DEMONSTRATION GREET.
80 ANNOUNCEMENT or THE
HOUSE VOTE.
WEBB WAS LEADER IN FIGHT
Resolution Adopted 10 Identical With
That Passed Last August Except
That It Gives Seven Years Instead
Of Six to Ratify.

Observation-Disclosures prohibi
tion won in the house and only the ad
1ustment OF slight difference in reso
iutions between the house and senate
now stands in the way of submitting
to state legislatures an amendment tc
the federal constitution forbidding the
manufacture, sale or importation OF in
toxicatfng liquor for beverage pur
poses in the United States or its terri
tories.
The vote in the house, taken after
day OF debate before crowded gal
leries. was 2s2 to 1913, with the parties
dividing almost evenly. The margin
for prohibition was eight votes more
than the two-thirds vote.
Both. vets and drys had been pre-
dieting victory all day, and It was no,
until the last few names had been
called that the anti-prohibition forces
conceded their defeat. When Speaker
Clark announced the result. the victors
were Joined by the galleries In such a
demonstration as Is rarely permitted
In the house. Former Secretary Bry
an, an interested spectator nearly all
day. appeared on the floor and Joined
In receiving congratulations with Rep
resentative Webb OF North Carolina,
who had led the fight.
The resolution adopted by the house
Is identical with that passed by the
senate last August. except that It gives
the states seven years instead of six
In which to ratify the amendment.
The Presidents approval is not re.
quired and the state legislatures may
act as soon as they please after Vice
President Marshall and Speaker Clark
have signed the resolution.
Following is the resolution as adopt.
ed:
Resolved. by the senate and house
OF representatives that the following
amendment to the constitution be.
and hereby is. proposed to the states,
to become valid as paIt of the con.
stitution when ratified by the legisla.
lures of the several states as pro-
vtded by the constitution:
"Article-Section 1. After one yea.
from the ratification OF this article tn 2
manufactur. sale or transportation
OF Intoxicating liquors within, the i'm.
portation thereof into, or the expor.
tation thereof from the United States
ana all territory subject to the juris.
diction thereof for beverage purposes
Is hereby prohibited.
Section 2. The. Congress and the
several states shall lave concurrent
power to enforce this article by ap-
propriate legislation
Section g. This article shall be IN
operative unless II shall have been rat.
flied as an amendment to the con.
stitution by the legislatures OF the
several states. as provided in the con-
stitution. within seven years from the
date OF the submission hereof to the
states by the Congress-"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
STRONG OFFENSIVE IN WEST
AIDS ITALIANS IN HOLDING POSI-.
TioNs.-REeAiN SOME LOST
TERRITORY.
General Alienby Occupies Jerusalem.
eoIshevIki Forces Reported to Have
Attained Heavy Losses In Fighting
With cossacks.

The Germans, following their heavy
artillery preparations OF recent days,
have attempted to drive a wedge into
the British line west of Cambrai. but
although they used numerically supe.
rior forces, their effort brought them
only minor gain.
The attack, launched between
Bullecourt and Queant, was similar to
that adopted by Crown Prince Rfp-
precht's troops when they pierced
General Byng's front southwest. of
Cambrai nearly two weeks ago and
caused retirement OF the British on
the salient General Byng previously
had driven toward Cambrai. The
British held tenaciously to their
ground, except at one point, where
the enemy penetrated a front line
position.
AS In their previous attempt to
wreck the Cambrai salient, the Ger
mans lost heavily, the British now
ing them down with machine gun
and rifle fire In the fighting, which
lasted from dawn until 1 o'clock in
the afternoon.
Notwithstanding their failure. the
Germans are keeping up an intensive
bombardment of British and French
positions all along the western front
and daily are receiving additional re-
inforcements in men and guns from
the eastern theater.
Snow is falling heavily in the
mountains along the northern Italian
front, and optimism prevails among
the Italians that this will aid them
definitely in holding the Austro- Ger.
mans back from the Italian plain.
Amid the first furries OF the storm on
Tuesday the enemy resumed his at.
tack among the hills and was re.
warded by the capture of several DO.
sitions. Later. however, the Italians
In a counter attack regained their lost
terrain. after which the artillery duels
were resumed, but with less strength
than had previously been shown.
The Cossacks. under General Kale-
dimes, and the Bolsheviki forces are
reported TO have met In at leas. two
fights. with the counter-revolutionists
the victors in both, The engagements
occurred at Mohellv and at Tama-
novka, and the Bolsheviki losses are
declared to have been heavy
General Allenby. commander OF the
British forces in Palestine. has en-.
tered Jerusalem and taken over con.
troll OF the Holy City, The populace
greeted the British commander cor
daily. In a proclamation. he told
the inhabitants that all sacred build
ings and holy places would be protect.
ed and maintained. Meanwhile, the
British army continues its successful
operations in Palestine. having can
tured several additional qpositions
from the Turks.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
CONGRESSMAN FIRED
CANNON AT AUsTRiANs.

Italian Army. Headquarters in
Northern Italy.-The first American
shot against Austria was fired by Rep
resentative Tinkham. of Boston. on
the lower Piave when Mr.. Tinkham
pulled string firing large 14s milf
meter gun sending a shell hurtliing
across the Piava TO the Austrian posi-.
tions at Confo. A huge cloud of black
smoke marked the place where the
shell burst.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
HOT STATEMENT v MR..
HOOVER AGAINST SPBREckELS

Washington. Charges made by
0laus Sprekels, president OF the Fed
eral Sugar Refining Company. before
a senate investigating committee that
the food adm!nistra tion is responsible
for a sugar shortage drew from Food
Administrator Hoover vigorous at
tack on Mr.. Spreckels. An open inti-
nation is made by Mr.. Hoover that
Mr.. Spreckles' testimony was inspir-
ed by the fact that the food admin
istration cut profits In sugar.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
EeReERT HOOVER WON'T
CAN TIE COMING YEsa

Washington.-Offcials OF the yir.
Gaia Gamers exchange. surcmo,od
to explain certain papers found In
their fles by investigators for the
federal trade commission In the eou .,e
OF the inquiry into charges of f,or
speculation made by the food admin,
istration. agreed to withdraw all ref
ters and papers which might be con
strued ils suggestions for price. fix,ny
nnd to refrain in tho future from al
activities tending to such an eject,
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
NO TEUToNs WERE
ABOARD THE IMo

Halifax.-There were no German.
or Austrians aboard the limo when It
coilided with the Mont Blanc, Alex B.
B1orssen, second officer of the limo.
testified at session of the government
inquiry into the explosion. So far as
ne knew the captain and pilot were
both on the bridge of the ship until
aIter the collision. He had noticed
no change in the Imo's course prior
to the collision. Twenty minutes
"'ansed before the explosion occurred.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
GERMANS USED WIRELESS
ON SHIP AS BAND PLAYED

Honoolulu.-While the ships band
was playing lively tunes to drown out
all tell-tale sounds. the wireless appa-
ratus of the German cruiser. Geier,
while interned In this harbor, relayed
messages between German agents in
the United States and Japan In fur.
therance OF plot to emtro;l the two
countries In war. according to an ar
ticie printed in The Star Bulletin here.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
ARE NOT EXPECTED TO
RESIST TAX IMPOSITION

Louisville, Ky.-Collection by the
State OF Kentucky. without a contest
Of approximately 100000 in inher.
itance taxes on the estate OF the late
Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham was In.
Heated by announcement that an in.
'entory OF the entite estate would be
He'd with the state taxing authorities.
me announcement was made by OIL.
ers OF Loriseville trust company,
administrators OF the estate with will
annevas ~
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
TWO LIGHTLESS NIGHT
FOR EVERY WEEK ORDERED

City White Ways and ADVERTISING
Signs Must be Darkened Sunday
and Thursday Nights.
Washington-Two "lightless nights"
week were ordered by the fuel ad-
ministration. Next Sunday night will
be the first and thereafter Sunday and
Thursday OF every week will see the
city white ways and advertising signs
darkened only necessary street lights
used and only such lights as the law
requires in offices and stores not open
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
WAR MISSION is HOME
FROM ITS EUROPEAN TRIP

New York-What the American
mission was sent to accomplish in tho
has been successfully and satisfac-
torily done" was the message brought
to the American people by Col. F.. NJ.
House head Of the mission. who re-
turned to the United State with four Of
his colleagues.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
Is Darkest Hour.
WAR RESOLUTION is
UNANIMOUSLY PAssEo

Havana.-The senate unanimously
adopted a resolution declaring that a
state OF war between Cuba and Aus.
tria-Hungary exists. The resolution
was the same as that passed by the
house.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
NEARING GOAL DESPITE SOME
uNTowARo CIRCUMSTANCES
SAYS LLOYD GEORGE.
DARKEST HOUR IS JUST NOW
Because Russia Has Quit and Gone
Into Revolution and America 10 Just
Coming in.-Every Passing Hour is
Brighter.

London-That steady progress to.
wards the desired goal is being made
by the allies, despite some untoward
occurrences, is the firm conviction of
Premier Lloyd George, ne declared.
1t Is because of this fact, the pre-
mier said, that he would regard peace
overtures to Prussia at the moment
when her military spirit was drunk
with boastfulness as a betrayal OF the
trust of himself and his colleages. The
premier's words were:
1T is because l am firmly conyinc-
ed that despite some untoward events.
despite discouraging appearances we
are making steady progress toward the
goal that I would regard peace over
lures to Prussia at the very moment
the Prussian military spirit is drunk
with boastfulness as betrayal OF the
great trust with which my colleagues
and myself have been charged"
IL Russia persists in her present
policy. the premier pointed out. the
withdrawal by the enemy from the
east OF third of his troops must re-
lease hundreds of thousands of men
and masses IL material to attack
Great Britain. France and Intaly.
America Is In.
III the Russian democracy has de.
cided to abandon the struggle against
military autocracy the American de-
mocracy Is taking II up"
Germany's victories were emblaz-
oned to the world. the premier said.
but her troubles did not apepar In
bulletins. Something was known of
them however. The deadly grip of the
British navy was having it's effect and
the valor OF the troops was making
an impression which would tell In the
end. He said those who during the
past fortnight were organizing a ner-
vous breakdown in the nation were
the same as those who recently were
organizing an hysterical shout over
the Flanders victories.
Mr.. Lloyd George said he was glad
to understand that Lord Landsowne's
recent letter had been misunderstood
and that Lord Lansdowne was in
sympathy with President Wilson.
Il Also" the premier declared.
agree with President Wilson and do
not desire to force controversy
where. none exists.
Il warn the nation to watch ths
ma nwho thinks ther eisahalafw-y
man who thinks there Is halfway
house between victory and defeat"
the premier admonished. "shere are
the men who think you can end the
war now by some sort OF what they
call peace-by setting up a league of
nations. That is the right policy after
victory; without victory it would be
a farce"
Premier Lloyd George, who was
speaking at the dinner at the Crews
Inn Benchers. said:
Is Darkest Hour.
III this is the worst moment, II ia
because Russia has stepped out and
America is only preparing to come
in. Every hour that passes will see the
gap formed by the retirement of the
Russians filed by the valiant sons
OF the great Republic. Germany
knows 1t and Austria knows il, hence
the desperate efforts that they are
making to force the issue before
America is ready
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1917-12-20
UNITED STATES GUARD
is NAME SELECTED
Auxiliary Force Of Troops VIII Mum.
Der 25,O00

Der 5000.
Washington.-The United States
guard will be the name OF the 25 900
auxiliary force of troops, authorized
by the war department, to supplement-
state and other forces now guarding
war supplies. war industries and do
ing police duty essential to the con.
duct OF the war. including patrol Of
water fronts.
Forty battalions will be organized
to relieve regular troops. national
guard or other purely military units of
this guard duty.
President Wilson has signed the or.
der for organization OF the force and
further orders were going out from
the war department.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-14

Don't walt until your pipe bursts,
then boiler for a plumber. Have II
done now and save the freeze eIpnse.
Phone 81. ]. T BELL q co
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-14

Wake Upl "Ye that sieepeth" get
the Christmas spirit and trade with
G. Il. Lockhart Grocery Co. the bal
ance Of December. Phone 17e.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-14

Dr.. Warren has gone to Post to
see his son VIII who is reported sick
with pneumonia.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-12-14

Rev. W. II. Sims Is on business
trip to Dallas this week.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Notable among the Sunday morning
arrivals at the Ridgewood were Mr.
and Mrs. E. n. Hamblen. of Spring
field. Mass. The Hambleps were
guests at the Ridgewood last winter.
and will remain until late March, this
year Mr.. Hamblen is prominent
business man of Springfield where he
owns and operates the largest real
estate brokerage business in that city.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Bridge is proving one of the most
popular diversions at the Seaside Inn
and there is always a group of devo-
tees TO be found about the tables after
dinner Among those who play are
Dir. and Mrs. ]. S. Hutsell OF Win
chester. Ky: Mrs. ]. ". Stall. OF Lex
ington. Ky: Mrs II. s. Gay. of Craw-
fordyille Ind: Mrs ". S. Barnes. OF
Lexington. Ky. and r. S. Palmer. OF
New York City.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Mrs. Lee S. Bernheim, of Louisville.
is a guest at the Despland hotel for
a short stay Mrs Bernheim is the
wife of the noted horse trainer of
Kentucky. who has one Of the largest
blue grass stock farms of Kentucky,
located just outside of Louisville
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Mrs. L. D. Foreman and attractive
Miss Ethel Foreman are charming
acquisitions 10 the social life of the
Princess Issena. Mrs. and Miss Fo
man arrived yesterday from Peoria
H.. and will remain in Seabreeze for
an indefinite stay
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

vile, o. The party remained until
Monday morning thence departing for
Mr.. Browns winter home at Winter
Park which is one of the show places
Of that section.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Mt. and Mrs. T. NJ. Jones, of Spen-
Ger. Ia. are registered at the Sc
VILE Mrs Jones will remain for the
winter, Mr.. Jones planning to stay at
least two weeks here before return
ing TO business st Spencer.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Mrs John Boydell and Mrs. Mary ].
Goodsell of Detroit are registered at
the Windsor for the winter. This is
the ladies' first visit and they are
delighted with DaytonA and its
virOns.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Motorists to register a, the Ben
nett on Saturday included Mr.. and
Mrs Will s. Brown. Mrs. D. H. Pond.
OF Cleveland; David MCGOWAN. ST..
and David MCGOWAN, Jr.. of Steuben-
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Miss F. Topliff of Orlando, accom-
panied by Mrs. W. l.. Hannaca. OF
Kansas City. Kan, motored to Day
tona from Orlando Saturday and are
among the guests at the Prince
George
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Daytona friends of Mrs. Emma R.
Kahlen and Mrs NJ. c. Donden, Of
Millersburg, Pa, will be delighted to
hear of their arrival here yesterday.
Mrs. Kahlen and Mrs. Donden are
registered at the Prince George.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Arriving from New Hampshire yes
terday were Miss NJ. Cross. OF Cole
brook and Miss f. NJ Patten. OF North
Stratford, who will be guests al the
Prince George during their stay in
Daytona
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23
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= registered q the Seville for the
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Mrs. c. E. Trippe, OF Cleveland. is
again at the Despland hotel for the
winter, where she has wide circle OF
friends who are cordial in their greet
ings. Mrs. Trippe is q member OF the
Palmetto club and takes active inter
est III its work
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Where auto is always waiting
vile, 0. The party remained until
Monday morning thence departing for
Mr.. Browns winter home at Winter
Park which is one of the show places
of that section.
Mt and Mrs. T. NJ. Jones, of Spen-
Ger. Ia. are registered at the Sc
Vile. Mrs. Jones will remain for the
winter, Mr.. Jones planning to stay at
least two weeks here before return
ing to business st Spencer.
Miss F. Topliff OF Orlando. accom-
panied by Mrs. W. L. Hannaca. OF
Kansas City. Kan. motored to Day
tona from Orlando Saturday and are
among the guests at the Prince
George.
Arriving from New Hampshire yes
terday were Miss NJ. Cross. OF Cole
brook and Miss T. NJ Patten. OF North
StratfOrd, who will be guests al the
Prince George during their stay in
Daytona-
Mrs. c. E Trippe OF Cleveland. is
again at the Despland hotel for the
winter, where she has wide circle OF
friends who are cordial in their greet
ings. Mrs. Trippe is & member Of the
Palmetto club and takes active inter
est in its work
The Princess Issena is proving pop
ular with Illinois visitors this sea
son. the most recent additions to the
group from that state being Mr.. and
Mrs. J. o. Hinckley of Lake Front
and Mrs. James Appuson. Of Bloom
ington.
Mrs Z D. Strong and Mrs. v.
B. Wall. OF Randolph VI. are again
domiciled at the Despiand hotel for
the season. Mrs. Strong and Mrs.
Wall are regular season guests at
the Despland and have a number OF
friends among the hotel clientele and
the cottage colony.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Bowles. who are
guests at the Prince George hotel.
are finding the balmy climate Of Day
tona welcome relief from the snow
and sleet which they left behind them
| in Hannibal. Mo They arrived Sun
day and expect to spend several weeks
/ in Daytona.
Among the prominent hotel men who
are wintering in Florida are Henry
Winnette. owner OF the Queens hotel
and Paul H. Thompson. owner OF the
| Prince George hotel. Toronto Canada
/ Mr.. Winnette and Mr.. Thompson &C
| companied b. Mrs Winnette and Mrs
| Thompson, will spend several weeks
| in SeabreeZe as guests Of the Princess
| Issena
Mrs ~ L. Quimby, OF Rochester. "
! y. is again guest al the Ridgewood
i for the remainder OF the season. Mrs
Quimby has been coming TO tie Ridge
wood for number Of years and says
| she is always pleased when the time
| comes for her winter sojourn here
Although Mrs Quimby has travelled
a great deal and has visited every
section of Florida she says that Day
| tona is the best
| On Saturday evening the first card
party Of the season was given at the
| Ellington and was participated in by
many of the guests and friends from
outside of the hotel Five tables
were devoted to auction and one Ia
bic to five hundred During the game
punch was served Mrs j B. Par
kinson. the charming proprietor OF the
hotel. announced that a card party
will be given every week during the
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Y. Bachelor and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Bachelor, who
form a group from New York touring
the east coast, spent several delight
full days in Daytona at the Schmidt no.
tel and left yesterday for Miami.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Nh. ]. p. Gregory and daughters o
Louisville, are registered at the Pal
meGto house for the remainder Of tn
winter.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. C. g. Weir. of Ham.
fltou, Ontario. left yesterday for St
Augustine after . delightful visit in
Dayto0a - guests OF the Prince
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

d.. r. w. Wakefield of Bar Harbor.
Maine, who Is q guest at the Des-
pland, entertained Miss Jones and
Miss Wecott. Of Ormond as his guests
1t dinner on Sunday.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Among the prominent guests at the
Schmidt's hotel Sunday was ]. E. In
graham. of St Augustine, vice-presi-
dent of the Florida EatsCoast system.
Mr.. Ingraham left Monday afternoon
for Palm Beach and Miami
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

Registered at the Bennett for the
season ID 1Grs. II. L. Nevin, of Louis
Vile. who VIII be later Joined by her
husband. who IL ct present at a fish
ing camp a. Aston.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-01-23

The Princess Issena is proving pop
ular with Illinois visitors this sea
son, the most recent additions TO the
group from that state being Mr. and
Mrs. J. o. Hinckley of Lake Front
and Mrs. James Appuson. Of Bloom
ington.