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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-17

Happiness and misfortune stand IN
q continual balance. Every mlsfor-
tune is, as it were, the obstruction OF
q stream, which, after overcoming this
obstacle, bursts through with greater
force.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-17

All the worlds stage, but some pre-
fer automobiles.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-17

Life is made up not of great sac
rifices or duties, but Of little things,
in which smiles lnd kindnesses and
small obligations, given habitually, are
what win and preserve the heart and
secure comfort.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-17

The interest Of mankind is peculi-
arly attracted by examples of signal
goodness In high places; for that tes-
timony to the worth Of goodness Is the
most striking which is borne by those
to whom all the means and pleasure
and self-indulgence lie open.
The courage to try to do thing be-
fore you know how, the patience to
keep on trying after you have found
out that you did not know how, and the
perseverance to renew the trial as
many times as necessary until you 40
know how, are the three conditions
of the acquisition Of physical skill,
mental power, moral virtue or personal
excellence.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-01-17

has flavor as different it is delightful You never
And that isn't strange, either.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
WAR CENSORSHIP
IS NOW IN EFFECT
Government Takes Control OF
Telegraph and Cable.
MESSAGES MUST BE O. KID
Restricts Companies From Sending
Or Delivering Any Telegram Or
CabIegram Until Censor
Has Approved 1t.

Neutrality-suspicious. war censor
ship went into effect Tuesday. Act
ing under an executive order issued
by President Wilson, the War Depart
ment took over control Of all teie-
graph and telephone lines. At the
same time the Navy Department as
sumed charge of the cables. AS re-
suit of this action hereafter only mes
sages which actually have passed the
censor will be transmitted.
The Presidents order placing this
censorship, first of the real war
moves, into effect was as follows:
Whereas, the existence of state
of war between the United States and
the Imperial German government
makes it essential to the public safety
that no communication of character
which would aid the enemy or its
allies shall be had
Therefore, by virtue of the power
vested in me under the Constitution
and by the joint resolution passed by
Congress on April 6, 1917, declaring
the existence of state of war, it is
ordered that all companies or other
persons owning, controlling or oper-
ating telegraph and telephone lines or
submarine cables are hereby prohib
tied from transmitting messages to
points without the United States and
from delivering messages received
from such points except those per
mitted under rules and regulations to
be established by the Secretary of
War for telegraph and telephone lines
and by the Secretary of the Navy for
submarine cables.
ITO these departments respectively
is delegated the duty of preparing and
enforcing rules and regulations under
this order, which is to take effect i'm
In a statement issued dealing with
the subject, the committee on public
says that an expert per-
sonnel went on duty Immediately to
carry out the orders of the President.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
their home precincts by registration
Absentees and the Sick.

day.
Absentees and the Sick.
Persons absent from their home
counties may be registered by mail. If
so absent, man should go to the clerk
Of the county where he may be staying,
on the sixth day after the date of the
presidents proclamation. If he is in a
city of over 10000 population, the city
clerk is the official to whom to apply.
The absentee will be told how to reg
lister, but he must mail his card in
time to reach his precinct by registra-
ton day.
Persons too sick to present them
selves for registration must send a
competent person to the county or city
clerk on the sixth day after the is
suing of the proclamation. The clerk
will give instructions for registration.
Colleges, Universities, Homes ard 9th
er Institutions.
Officials of educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply for
instructions to the county or city clerk
on the sixth day after the date OF the
proclamation for instructions as to a
convenient method of registration.
The wardens of jails, penitentiaries,
and reformatories should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date of the pres
ident's proclamation complete regula-
tions will be in the hands of all sheriffs
and of the officials of cities Of over
10000 population.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
MAY CENTER IN WASHINGTON
Probability That One Committee Will
Purchase All Supplies Needed by
the Allied Countries.

Washington.-Creati of q central
purchasing committee in Washington
for all supplies bought in the United
States for the allied governments was
forecast here by Sir Hardman Lever,
financial expert of the British war
mission. The committee will supplant
]. p. Morgan & Co.
Discussing the world financial situa-
ton, the British expert expressed the
opinion that Germany will be practical
ly bankrupt in the credit markets
after the war.
"Our enemies" he said, "for all their
boasted efficiency, have never had the
courage to face their financial prob
lens, with the result that when the
war is over they will be hard put to
it,
The Teutonic governments having
pyramided one internal loan upon an
other, he explained, their interest
charges would be so great that he be-
lieved they would either have to repu-
date large part Of their debt or face
inability to buy the enormous quanti-
ties of material they would need for
reconstruction.
The allies, he added, had paid their
way in the war "by the StraightfOr-
ward and natural means, by pouring
out their gold, by selling enormous
masses of American securities, by rails
ing loans" AS a result, he predicted
that the end Of the war would find the
allies in good shape financially, despite
their enormous permanent debts.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
CARRANzA NOW
HEAD OF MEXICO
InauguratedFirst Constitutional
President Since 1918.
BIG CROWDS AT EXERCISES
Simple But Impressive Ceremony
Marks Return Of Southern Re-
public To Constitutional
Government.

Mexico City.-Venustiano Carranza
on May 1st took the oath of Office as
the first constitutional president of
Mexico since the assassination OF
Francisco Madero, on February %,
1913 Backed by a majority of nearly
100000 votes, given him by the Mexi-
can people at the March elections,
President Carranza drove from the
national palace to the chamber OF
deputies and swore to uphold the new
constitution.
President Carranza left the presi-
Dental gate at the palace in an open
carriage drawn by a magnificent
team of bays. Seated beside him was
General Obregon, minister Of war in
the provisional cabinet and the man
who more than any other, is credited
with enabling the president to
weather the storms Of the last four
years The carriage was escorted by
the survivors Of the signers of the
plan of Guadeloupe, which formed the
basis Of the revolutionary scheme.
At the chamber of deputies Presi-
dent Carranza was received by COM
mittee of congressman who led him
to the rostrum where the president OF
the chamber administered the oath.
The ceremony was extremely simple,
consisting Of the reading of the oath
and General CarranZa's reply, Il
swear it."
The members of the diplomatic
corps attended the ceremony and sub
sequently returned with the president
to the palace, where United States
Ambassador Fletcher, as ranking Off
Ger, offered the president the congra-
tulations Of foreign nations on Mex
ico's return to constitutional govern
ment
Later in the evening a parade of
more than 10000 persons, composed
of soldiers, students, government en-
ployes, labor unions and commercial
organizations, formed at the Juarez
monument, and marched to the palace,
where it was reviewed by the presi-
dent
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
BANKS ASKED TO COOPERATE
Secretary Authorizes Financial lnsti-
tutions to Receive Subscriptions
for the Bond Offerings.

Washington.-Secretary McAdOO tele-
graphed the entire list of 27,513 nation
al and state banks and trust companies
in the United States, authorizing them
to receive subscriptions for the $2,OOO,-
100000 bond offering, enlisting their
cooperation, and requesting them to
telegraph q rough estimate of the
amount of bonds each would take for
itself and its patrons.
You can render an invaluable serv-
ice to your country" Mr.. McAdoo told
the banks, "by receiving subscriptions
and cooperating with the federal re-
serve bank in your district"
Loan Subscriptions Pour In.
To.all clearing house associations in
the country Mr. McAdoo sent tele-
gram in which he said:
"The amount of the initial loan has
been determined by the needs of the
government and not arbitrarily. The
enthusiastic and patriotic cooperation
of the banks and bankers of the cOnn-
try will guarantee the success of the
undertaking"
The result of the first announcement
of the loan has been a deluge of sub
scriptions. aggregating many millions.
Most of these came in by wire to the
treasury. Virtually every large city
and every state in the Union was rep
resented.
Lend S1oo,ooo,0oo to Italy.
Negotiations continued today with
representatives of the nations to
which the United States is extending
credit. Count di Cellere, the Italian
ambassador, received the full amount
of the first S1OO,OOO,OOO loan made by
this government to Italy.
Subscriptions to the second offering
of treasury certificates were received
during the day by the federal reserve
banks Indications are that the secre-
tary will call for the proceeds within
a week, possibly few days.
The $1O0,0O0,OO0 loan to France will
be turned over to Ambassador Jusser-
and, in whole or part, within day or
so,
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
TO BREAK WHEAT PRICES.
Plans Under Way For Joint Action RJ
Canada and the U. S.

wa-Announcement was made
in Parliament by Sir Thomas White,
the Minister Of Finance, that plans are
under way for joint action by Canada
and the United States to reduce the
price of wheat Sir Thomas said the
price of -four wheat or any other
necessity could not be regulated by
the Canadian Government alone To
be successful the regulation of food
prices must be the simultaneous action
of the United States and Canada.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
MILITARY DIVISIONS CHANGED.
West Virginia Moved From Eastern
To Central Department.

Washington.-Geographical limits of
the military departments, as now re.
vised, move West Virginia from the
Eastern to the Central Department,
Arkansas and Louisiana from the
Southern to the new Southeastern, and
Wyoming from the Central to the
Western Department. Needs Of the
transportation and communication
systems made the transfer necessary.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

concealed damage is discovered. They
will add 535, ,722 tons to Americas mer-
chant marine. Some can be made
ready in four months for transports if
wanted.
neutrality-suspicious. have been
closed between the Matson Navigation
company and the federal shipping
board, it is reported here, to tow the
interned German vessels in the Ha-
waiian islands ports to the Pacific
coast for repairs, after which it was
said the ships would be used for war
purposes.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
BELGIUM TO GETA LOAN.
$50, 0,000, 900 To Be Allowed To Meet
Pressing Requirements.

Washington.-Belgium will shortly
receive loan from the United States
the amount of which will be deter
mined upon at another conference be-
tween Secretary McAdoo and Baron
de Cartier, Belgian minister The
loan, which is understood to be needed
to maintain Belgian refugees in
France and to meet military require
ments, is unofficially estimated at
about $150,000,000. Tentative esti-
mates of Belgium's needs were laid be-
fore Secretary McAdoo by Baron de
Cartier. The proposed loan is in ad-
dition to loans of from 100000 900 to
$500, 100000, which will be made to
France and Italy.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
81 MORE SHIPS SUNK.
British Losses Last Week Included 50
Vessels.

London.-The British official an
nouncement of the number of vessels
sunk in the week ending on Sunday
last shows that SO merchant vessels
of over 1000 tons each were sunk.
those of less than 1000 tons numbered
13, and eight fishing vessels were sent
to the bottom by submarines or mines.
The announcement says:
Arrivals of all nationalities over
100 tons 2,716: sailings, 1880
British merchantmen sunk by sub
marines Or mines, over 1000 tons, in
Guiding three not previously recorded,
So; under 1000 tons, including one not
previously recorded, IS.
British vessels unsuccessfully at
tackled, including two not previously
recorded, "a.
British fishing vessels sunk, includ-
ing two not previously recorded, S."
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
MEXICAN OIL WORKERS STRIKE.
Those At Tampico Want Hioher
Wages.

Galveston, Texas.-Mexican workers
employed in oil loading plants at
Tampico have gone on strike for
higher wages, according to informa
ton from the commander of a tank
steamer which has arrived at an
American port. 1t is understood work
men throughout the oil fields are
threatening to strike.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
PLENTY OF FISH FOR WAR.
Alaska Can Supply Many Millions Of
Pounds.

Washington.-In the fisheries of
Alaska the United States may find
millions of pounds of food for the war
emergency. Fish Commissioner Smith
told Senate committee that the sup
ply of cod, salmon, herring and other
edible fish was practically unlimited
and that the Government might well
so into the fishing business.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
SWEDEN STOPS FOOD EXPORTS.
Nearly All Articles Previously Allow
ed To Go Out Affected.

Stockholm.-A prohibition againSt
exports which went into effect Thurs
day covers nearly all the articles OF
foodstuffs the export of which pre-
viously had been permitted. The most
important prohibition is that covering
pork. Among other articles affected
by the new order are fruits, berries,
nuts, hops, edible fungi, caviar and
other fish roe, and kitchen herbs.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
DENIED TITLE TO SHIPPING
Measure Asked For by Administration
Blocked in the House, Un-
der the Rules.

bill to give title to seizure of German
war-bound ships was blocked again in
the house. Mr.. Mann objected.
Seventy-one German and Austrian
merchant ships seized by the govern
ment will be repaired and ready for
commission within five months unless
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

force to France. We are convinced
that the presence of United States
troops on the battle front would tend
materially to shorten the period Of the
war and impress upon the European
powers in tremendous fashion the
strength and virility Of our nation
Kindly let us know when your arrange
ments have been made. (Signed) J..
Ogden Armour, William Wrigley, Jr,
E. D. Hubert. DR.. Frank Billings, Sam.
uel Hastings, G. II. Poppenhusen, DR..
A. d. Bevan, Fred S. James, Frederick
D. Countiss.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
CHICAGO TO RAISE REGIMENT
influential Men Behind Movement
That Will Add Force to Nations
Military Strength.

Chicago. : Chicago captains of
finance and industry will raise regi-
ment to send to France. Details were
made public through the following tele-
gram which has been sent to Theodore
Roosevelt:
Chicago desires to raise the first vol
teer regiment for the expeditionary
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
GEORGE HARVEY ELLIS ENLIsTs
Is Son OF Only Man Killed In Battle
of SANTIAGO.

New York.-George Harvey Ellis.
whose father, George H. Ellis, was
killed 10 years ago in the naval battle
on Santiago while chief yeoman on
Commodore Schley's flagship Brook
lyn, has enlisted in the navy, it was
learned. He is 19 years old and has
been assigned to the radio class at the
Navy Yard here.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
NAVY NEARLY FULL
Enlisted Strength Is Now Within 700
OF War Quota.

Washington.-The enlisted strength
of the Navy now has reached S6,326.
within less than 700 of the full war
quota now authorized. The marine
corps has already completed recruit
ing its full authorized strength of IT,
400, but both services will continue
recruiting campaigns without modi-
ficatlon, as bills pending in Congress
are expected to give the Navy an au-
thorized total strength of 1900 and
raise the marine corps to 10000.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
army DRAFT Law
NOW IN EFFECT
War Department Issues Instruc-
tions for the Guidance of
Officials Concerned.
GOVERNORS TO HAVE CHARGE
Chief Executive of Each State Made
Head of Registration Therein
Mayors and Selected Boards
Given Authority in Cities
of More Than 10000.

Washington.-Instr concern
Ing the methods of carrying into effect
the mandates Of the army draft law
have been issued by the war depart
ment. Responsible officials will be gov
erned by the following orders:
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
$1,000 MEN ENROLLED.
Only Minor Step In Nationwide
Mobilization OF Labor.

MoDllIZd.ion Ut Labor.
Washington. - In announcing that
Department of Labor employment
agencies throughout the country had
registered $4,000 skilled shipbuilders
for work on the great wooden mer-
chant fleet Secretary Wilson said this
achievement was "only a minor step
in the nationwide mobilization of la
Dor" proposed by the Administration
as a war measure He made a plea
for popular support and cooperation
and for larger Congressional appro-
priation for mobilization work
Reorganization of the man power of
our vital industries at home" said the
Secretary, lis just as necessary in this
war as the proper distribution and use
Of our man power at the front
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
The president is authorized to

The president is authorized to
call upon all public officers to as
sist in the execution of the law.
The plan is, however, to rely on
the people for the proper execu-
tion of the law. 1t is expected
that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars.
Such services will be greatfully
acknowledged. Volunteers for
this service should communicate
Immediately with the proper Off
cial.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
SAYS 100000 GERMANS DIED.
Former Member Of Reichstaq Tells OF
Nations Losses.

Nations Losscs.
Amsterdam.-One million three hun
dred thousand Germans have perishod
in the war, according to a statement
made by Joseph Friedrich Naumann,
formerly Conservative member of
the Reichstag. Herr Naumann, lee
turing on the Influence of the War on
Population" said in part:
Until now the war has caused a
loss of 100000 dead. This, together
with the decrease in birth, gives a re-
duction Of 100000. The surplus of
females has increased from 100000 to
far more than 100000. The nation
has bled as never since the Thirty
Years War"
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK.
Struck Mine In ChanneI-Officcr and
81 Men Drowned

London.-The loss of a torpedo-boat
destroyer and of probably one officer
and 81 men is announced by the Ad-
miralty. ''The Admiralty announces
that destroyer Of an older type struck
a mine May 2 in the English Channel
and sank. One officer and 81 men are
and are presumed to have been
drowned
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12

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There was a time in the country's
history when military enumerators,
becked by bayonets, went out among
the people to take a compulsory serv-
ice census. Today, under the principle
of universal liability to service, the ex-
ecuton CT the law is put into the
hands of the people.
The approval Of the new national
army bill and the presidents proclama-
ton Hereunder have been coincident.
All persons within the age limits pre-
scribed are required to present them
selves for registration at the customary
voting places in the voting precincts
In which they have their permanent
homes, ON day which the president
will announce.
The governor of each state is the
chief of registration therein. The ma
rhinery of registration in each county
Is in charge Of the sheriff, the county
clerk. and the county physician, act
ing ex officio, unless q different board
shall be announced by the governor. In
cities containing populations Of more
than 10000, the registration will be
under the control of the mayor and Sc
lected boards of registration. In order
officials, and the people generally, can
get clear understanding of the cen
sus methods the following brief out
line is given:
The sheriffs, or other designated Off
cials, Immediately upon receiving no.
tice from the governor, shall appoint
registrars for each voting precinct.
Apportionment of Registrars.
The proportion Of registrars shall be
one for each 10 persons TO be regis
tered. Each age to be registered will
comprise about per cent of the popu
lation.
If, for instance, all men between
nineteen and twenty-five years of age,
inclusive, are to be registered, the reg
istrar would have to enroll about Z
per CtHL VI lilc IlSIlHNl
It is desirable to accept the services
of competent volunteer registrars to
serve without compensation. All reg
istrars must be sworn.
The voting place in each precinct
must be prepared for registration. Full
printed instructions covering every de-
tail of registration will be in the hands
of sheriffs and mayors on the fifth day
after the presidents proclamation.
Cities Of Over 10000 Population.
The mayor of a city containing more
than 10000 inhabitants, or the officials
designated by the governor therein,
shall, with approval of the governor,
appoint for each ward or convenient
minor subdivision containing about 30
600 people one registration board, and
shall designate one officer of each
board to perform duties similar to
those imposed on the sheriff. as here
tofore outlined. If the mayor desires.
he may appoint central board to CO.
ordinate the work of minor boards.
Duties of County Clerks, and of
Clerks Of Cities Of Over $4,000
People.
On the fifth day after the president
has issued his proclamation, clerks of
counties and cities of over 10000 must
secure 4 supply of blanks and copies
of the registration regulations from
tho cJ, or;ff fya, hn
tees and the sick will apply to such
clerks to have their registration cards
filled out. In no case shall such per-
sons be given registration certificates.
They are to be instructed by the clerk
that the burden is on them to see to it
hn& <l. oh ha icfro Of
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
SCHOOLS CANNING FACTORIES.
Fond Du Lac, Wis.,, Will Give House
wives Free Use.

Fond du Lac, Wis-Public schools
of this city will this summer be turned
into canning factories, the School
Board announced. Pressure cookers
for canning fruit and vegetables will
be installed for the free use of house
wives, and competent domestic science
instructors will be provided.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
CHILE BREAKS WITH GERMANY.
Minister From Republic Demands His
Passports.

London-The Chilean Minister to
Germany has demanded his passports,
according to Central News dispatch
"A message received from Berlin says
the Chilean Minister to Germany has
demanded his passports and an
nounced a rupture of relations be-
tween Chile and Germany.
Middletown transcript., 1917-05-12
NEARLY 5000 RECRUITS A DAY.

1926 Enlisted In Regular Army Since
April 1.
Washington.-Regular army recruit
ing is nearing an average of 5000 men
a day. With 2,786 men accepted May
8, 1895 were enlisted since April 1.
Illinois again leads among the States,
with $40 men, Pennsylvania being sec
ond, with 29S, Nevada, with quota Of
162, has furnished 225 men.