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business center; furnished or unfurnished. Ad.
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Evening star., 1918-08-29

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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
HARRY LEVISON
WRITES FROM FRANCE

Is the old force still with you? If
so, give my regards to all, and say
that HHachel" often thinks of them,
though far away in distant lands.
Tours is certainly lovely city. 1t
is very old, and has population of
about one hundred thousand. There
are many historical points Of interest
here. Before the war, American tour
lists made this one Of their chief stops
when in France. / am not surprised
at that, for there are many interesting
sights to be seen that are educating
and instructive. My spare time is so
limited that have on1y visited few
of them, but hope ere long to take
in every thing worth seeing. There
are many chateaus, Nathcdrals, parks,
theatres, canals, rivers, etc, to at
tract the strangers eye. Another,
numerous girls to be seen Varieties
of all kinds are to be seen everywhere.
The pretty, semi pretty, ugly, semi-
ugly, good, bad and Indifferent, all
mingle together. Getting a girl in
France is the easiest, yet most dan
gerous thing the American soldier has
to contend with. I, personally, pre-
fer the real American girl, queen of
|all nations.
Morris, send me copy Of the Man
ming Times occasionally. Would en-
joy reading the old "Bull" thrower.
Tell Mr.. Appel and Mr.. Shope that
The Times could do some wonderful
workin France if used right-get me J?
Give my regards to Dunbar, Rogers
and the rest of the animals around
there. Tell Dunbar to send me about
ten thousand glasses of dope" Coca
Cola in France is as scarce as hens'
teeth. The nearest thing to it that I
can find il wine. Wines, beer, cham
palgne, Whiskey, etc, are TO be gotten
in quantities. There are from three
to ten saloons on every block. a few
private residences also sell it, there
fore there is very little trouble neces-
sary to secure all the scimulants any
one desires.
Suppose you think because l am
in France, that / am in position to
give you some inside information on
the peace or war outlook. Sorry to
say that | am not. You no doubt get
more news from the papers than ] get
over here near the battle lines. From
all Indications, we're in for a long
hard struggle. The French people are
more determined than ever to see it
through, therefore there is no prospect
of peace until Germany is completely
crushed. The Allies are only waiting
for Uncle Sam to get into it in full
force. The ball will then begin to roll
and 1t will be Au Revoir old Kaiser
and his entire gang.
Must close now Morris. Write to
me often. Don't be 80 stingy. With
sincere regards, I, am
Your friend,
My address Is:
Private Harry Levjnson, No. 2.3l2,-
437, Co. "D", Ddqrs. Bn., A. p. O.
No. TIT, American u. r. France.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
Predicts Biggest Battle of
War to Start Tomorrow.

follow only after the rout Of strong
American forces, now recognized by
the Germans as among the best con-
ditioncd and most Jealous fighters de-
Tending France.
a. A decisive German victory can
come only after the British army is
utterly crushed. Germany is able to
put forth one last, supreme effort.
This effort must be made against the
British, who are in the majority on the
Flanders line. Only by smashing this
left flank Of the allies can turning
movement against Paris be attempted.
100000 Germans
1t is estimated that Germany has
2O3 divisions ready for the forthcom-
mate force Of 100000 men. Germany
is known to have planned to have at
least 213 divisions OH the western
front by the first Of July. But the in
ternal situations in Austria Hungary
and in Russia and the Ukraine have
forced her to delay in the transrorta-
tion of 10 divisions.
The British armies, the French
legions and the strong forces of Bel
gians, Italians and the strong colonial
forces Of the allies were never more
confident in their leaders and in the
outcome of the pending battle. They
have the assurance that Italy is
II cnacing the enemy on her front, that
the Americans have placed 100000
soldiers on French soil, and that
never since the war opened were their
transportation and supply facilities in
better condition.
In previous offenses on the western
front Germany has been greatly
favored by weather conditions. In her
first drive she met a foe without unity
of command. The past two months,
however, have brought marvellous
change in the allied defensive. 1t is
agreed that the next battle will be the
greatst the world has known.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
AMERICANS FIGHT
LIKE Wild DEVILS.
Could Have Gone Far Beyond Objec-
tiveS at VauX
WAY WAS OPEN FOR THEM
Captured German Guns and Turned
Them Upon the Fleeing
Grey Coats

With the American Forces on the
Marine, July 2.--Thc attack by the
Americans on the Vaux positions was
so terrific that they swept right
through the enemy lines and had their
object been to continue the advance
they could have done SO with the
greatest ease, as virtually everything
before them had been cleared. So
great was the enthusiasm Of the men
the officers in some cases had to look
sharp to keep them from going be-
yond the set objectives.
1t is not improbable that the Ger
mans are planning another counter
attack for the coming dark hours, but
preparations have been made to meet
them.
| A vast quantity of material consid-
ering the size of the operation, is be-
ing taken to the rear, but probably
will not be tabulated for several days.
Stormed Enemy Nests
! In the fighting west Of Vaux the
Americans stormed several enemy
nests and killed or captured the oc-
cupants then turned the guns the
other way, using them effectively
against the enemy rear areas.
The Americans penetrated the On
cmy's line to depth Of about kilo-
metre and a half on n total front of
about four kilometres. All day today
/ the troops in the front line have been
subjected to a heavy shell fire They
had some shelter in one patch of
woods which they occupied, but those
who did not enter the wood have only
, the protection which they had provid-
: ed for themselves with their entrench-
ing tools or by taking cover in shell
holes. From one crater slightly in
advance Of the line, but on it from q
technical point Of view, American sol
dierS this afternoon let their comrades
know where they were when one of
their party leaned over the tip Of the
crater and waved his helmet.
Bringing Up Reinforcements
The prisoners taken in, the German
counter attack say they marched fol
three hours as fast as they could wher
word reached the commander Of ar
enemy battalion in the rear of Vaux
which town is on the right of the
American attack. Observers reported
this morning that the Germans wcr,
apparently hurrying to bring up re.
Inducements behind the line.
Al the prisoners questioned TODAY
expressed their relief at being cap.
tured. One speaking excellent English
said to the correspondent:
| "Thank the Lord, Pm ont of there
The American artillery smothered US
more than once and the infantryner
! fought like wild devils, without &
single fear, but when the fight is fin.
ished they are gentlemen. One could
have killed me, but did not, and I gave
him my Iron Cross for my thanks"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
Captain Jake Harvin
Enjoying Sights in France
Writes His Uncle, c. r. Harvin, of the Beautiful
CountryScores Slackers

320th Field Artillery, American Ex-
peditionary Forces in France, June
2, 1913.
Dear Uncle Charlie:
You remember that last summer
promised to send you my first letter
when got to France--so here it goes
AS we cannot mention military af-
fairs, however, and as our time is
absorbed by military duties, letters
are necessarily short and unintercst-
ing. However, ] assure you that
have had n most wonderful trip. The
time on the sea was good enough, but
my travles since landing are interest
ing beyond words. ] was travelling
II total Of thirty-three days, counting
the time ] left Oklahoma. The boat
we were on was quite a luxurious af-
falr--a steamship converted into Il
transport. did not have the slight
est touch Of seasickness and in fact |
ate five square meals day. We had
boat and fire drill to use in case we
were summarized or mined--but am
glad to say that we had no cause to
use them. Aside from those drills oar
only other duties were giving the men
exercise and seeing that they kept
IncmSclNcS cloan. FOR about week
the sea was terribly rough some
times the waves would touch the life
boats on the highest deck We had
several submarine scares, but they
did not amount to anything. However,
after each one bathcd for prccaution
When | see you ] will tell you all
about the convoy and how we were
protected
But the trip on land is the more in
tcresting. We stopped in two rest
camps. In one of them we were
greeted with the news that the camp
had been raided by aeroplanes four
times during the previous week. You
can bet that your young nephew found
himself a hole and then slept by it.
Also slept in my clothes 80 as. not to
embarrass the curious in case Of ac-
cident.
I have been in places that 1 did not
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
AMERICANS BEAT 1.-THE HUNS.
Nine l.. S. Machines Attack Nine
Hun Planes
AMEKICANS WIN VICTORY
Three German Planes Brought Down
Two American Machines
Fail to Return

With the American Army in France,
July 2.-An American air squadron
composed Of nine machines had q
thrilling half-hour fight this morning
north of Chatcau-Thierry with a Ger.
man flight squadron Of the SAINT
number. At least three Of the German
planes We're driven piunging to the
earth, and up to o'clock tonight two
Of the Americans had not returned.
The patrollng party came upon the
enemy shortly after o'clock in the
morning and Immediately attacked
With the advantage OF the offensive,
the Americans succeeded in getting
above their adVersaries and after
furious exchanges at an altitude of
more than two miles, drove the Ger
mans down a distance of mile.
Three Huns Destroyed
Two of the American aviators saw
one of the Nicuports, driven by an
American pilot, go into dive and
disappear, but three American pilots
have reported that they observed
traccrs go through the fusllade Of
the three enemy machines within a
fe wminutes Of each other. tch planes
crashing carthward
The fighting was fast and furious
and all kinds Of manoeuvres were
brought into play. Finally the Ger.
made off hurriedly.
When the Americans returned to
their field, they found two of the
machines Of the patrol were missing
and they have not heard from them
so far The nature Of the engagement
was evidenced by the numerous bul-
let holes in the machines which re.
turned. One Of these had been struck
thlrteen times; one bullet graZed the
gas tank, another cut strut, while
the fusilage was like a sieve.
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me, and he is man who don't make
mistakes, that that act of the attorney
generals office was unprecedented in
the annals of South Carolina" Turn
ing to Major Richards, Mr.. Deschamps
said: II am informed by a minister
of the Gospel that when you are in
terrogated by Mr.. Blease's friends and
they say to you who are you going to
vote for for the senate, your answer
Cole l.. Blease.'" Turning to the audi
ence, he continues: eff he feels that
way he ought to have the manhood to
stand up and say it now"
There Is no man nor any one pre-
suming to be a man." replied Major
Richards, as he arose from his chair,
who can question my manhood If
the gentleman wants to PROFOUND the
question as to how they are going to
vote to all the candidates for state Of
flee, I'm willing to state how I stand.
believe every man in the state knows
as to How Pm going to vote and l
want to ask Mr.. Deschamps If he is
going to PROFOUND that question to
the other candidates 2"
Mr.. Desch2mps replied: "I'vc men
toned it from the standpoint that it
mas been brought to my attention."
whenever the people of South Car
DINA or any one whom regard as en-
titled to an answer ask the question.
/ will answer it, but there is not a
man nj the state but knows how I
stand" said Major Richards.
Il tell you / am going to vote for
Ben r. Tillman," said Mr.. Deschamps.
II ask. the audience if they want to
know how am ging to vote" SAID
Major Richards. 81 tell you am 90
ing to vote for the man who has
never been known to stab a friend in
the back and who has never lodged
an issue.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
All Indications Behind the German
Lines Point to :he Greatest Battle
In the Worlds History, Opening
About July Somewhere On
tween Arras and Ostend on
the British Front

Washington, July 2.-The German
general staff has practically complet-
ed preparations for another huge
drive against the allied line in France.
Great trains of supplies have been un-
loaded at the railroads. Thousands Of
troops are in movement behind the
German lines, great forces apparently
being sent to reserve camps on the
Flanders front. Many observers be-
lieve the offensive will begin July d.
These facts, reported here today,
through official channels, from the OBJ
servation Of allied agents on land and
in the air, led military officers here to
predict that within the next 48 hours
the supremely critical battle Of the
war will open. An allied officer, who
office Of his government, said:
"The next day or two promises to be
quiet, but after that, be ready at any
moment to hear that Ludendorff has
given the order to move forward"
Where the Blow May Fall
Military opinion as 70 the point
where the blow will be launched ap-
pears almost unanimous here. The
opinion is general that the assault
will be directed against the allied line
somewhere between Arras and Ostend
That the drive will. be made directly
towards the channel ports is predicted
upon the following causes:
l. The allied line north of the re-
gion of Arras now is so strongly held
by infantry and artillery that were tn,
German leaders able to break the
western front to the south of Arras
they would place themselves in DANCE,
Of terrific blow upon their right
flank.
2. Progress across the Marne would
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03

expect to ever see. The most intereat-
ing was the trip through Normandy.
1t seemed so funny to see the cave,
dwellcrs. The houses are built jn
the sides Of cliffs, with their chin.
ncvS coming out of the top of The
hills.
must end my letter. and YET
haven't mentioned my present sur.
roundings. Win say, however, that
! am in one Of the best camps in
France. The surrounding country is
glor,ons-evcn more beautiful than
Carohna's Land Of the Sky" The
French people are foolish about Amer.
of being an American. The French,
are wonderful people, and one will
never appreciate them without visit.
ING France. 1t is a perfect Joy to see
them. They are so friendly and SO
sincere. Their feeling is almost fra
terna!. The women are beautiful
as rule. They are doing all kinds
OF work, such as plOWing, be,nC
brakcmcn on railroads, etc Even il
America were not in the war, | would
gladly die for France--so there arc
two sources of patriotism. However
am not figuring on dying for either
80 II my folks should worry about
me tell them they will have to conteoA
with me many years yet. am in
perfect health, and am genuinely hap.
py., A Stacker is to be pitied as well
as treated with contempt. He is miss.
ing an opportunity which will never
come again-and in after wears his
cowardice or disregard of dutv must
be burning regret to him always. "A
would not take the remainder of nv
lie for being where | am at present
Everything seems so wonderful, so ga.
cred.> 90
! must stop. Tell the home folks
VIII write them next. Lots of love to
yourself and to the others.
Your nephew,
n JAKE,
+. 3. Tell Uncle Allan long letter
from him would be delightful.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03

On Active Service with the American
Expeditionary Force,
Tours, France, 5-2-I8
Dear Mcrris:
Although have heard lo:fling from
you siece coming over, am gcirg to
treat you better than You treat me,
and write again.
Since writing you lest my position
and location has changed considerably.
OWING to my present location being
far away from the theatre of the
grca. war, am permitted to give you
the name of the city. / therefore take
great pleasure in informing you that
/ am located in the city of Tours,
France. Have been in this city only
a couple Of weeks. Had a wonderful
trip of about four hundred miles thru
some of the prettiest country that my
eyes have ever feasted on. Passed
through some very large and interest
ing cities. We were permitted to get
off at the various cities, so ] have
post cards Of quite few of them
Sorry I cannot send you any. AS you
ular about what goes through the
mails. Will send you a few just as
soon aB the restrictions are lifted.
Received letter today stating that
Harry Riff had been called and was
now in camp. I understand he is sta
toned at Spartanburg. Let me know
what his address is, would like to
write to the old boy. How does he
like the Soldiers life? Bet he makes
an attractive soldier. Would give a
third of my possessions to get a
glimpse of him in his new spring cult
! wonder if it is Style Plus. Would
be willing to bet little it isn't. Ask
him how he likes the change.
Well, / suppose Ben will be the next
one to hit the trail. Think the change
said to brace up, the worst is yet to
come. Wait until they become season
ed soldiers like myself, then they will
appreciate what u. S. uniform real
ly means. Am going to enter the "Old
Soldiers' Home" when get back
Work with me will be something to
think of, but never do. I am going to
join the absolutely Refuse to Work"
Club. There will be reward for
anyone catching me doing labor of
any description. In other words
"Rest" will be my motto.
Was very glad to learn that your
wife has returned to Manning much
improved. Give her my regards, and
say to her that I hope her health will
continue to improve and become nor
NAL again.
Well, Old Scout, how are things go
ing with the New Idea Co., these days.
Turmoil and strife? Hope you are
having successful Spring season
Don't forget to boost old "Schloss"
one for me. Remember, my record
must be maintained at all costs. Tell
Miss Annie not to forget to sell my
share Of che coat suits. They too
must be kept on the move.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
TERRIFIC BLASF-- MANY KILLED.
Syracuse Police Believe Casualties
Will Exceed 100
EXPLOSIONS ROCK THE CITY
All Wires Down and Exact Cituation
at Big Munitions Plant
Unknown

Syracuse, July 2.-Many persons
wcr erepOlted to have been killed or
injured in two terrific explosions to-
night at the huge plant Of the Semet-
Solvay Company, located at Split
Rock. suburb.
The force of the explosions rocked
this city. Plate glass windows in
the business section were broken, and
residences swayed perceptibly, caus-
ing their occupants to rush into the
streets.
All telephone wires were down and
the exact situation in the big munition
plant was unknown at 1890 o'clock
tonight, about one hour after the cx-
plosions occurred.
Every ambulance in the city was
rushed to the scene and svuads of
police were hurried to the plant to
preserve order.
The output Of the Scmct- -Solvay
Company is largely "T. N. r." a pow
erful explosive used in the manufac-
turc of munitions.
Many Employees
More than three thousand are en-
ploycd at the plant, virtually all of
whom reside in this city.
Police headquarters reported at
IL 80 o'clock that an incomplete inves-
llSatlOn showed sixteen persons had
been killed and scores injured, many
probably fatally.
Fire, which preceded the explosion,
had lcvelcd three Of the buildings and
was still raging fiercciy.
Many Casualties
The pole" believe the list Of dead
and injured will mount above 100
when final details are available. Un-
equipped with fire apparatus, volun-
teer firemen were unable to make
hcadway against the spreading
flames.
Columns Of flames shot 800 feet in
height. The heat was 80 intense that
it cracked glass huncrcds of wards
away and thick noxious smoke com
bined to handicap the fire fighters and
rcScucrS.
Wrecked Buildings
The first explosion in one Of the
"T. n: T."' vats ripped building No.
aprt, buried guards under the debris
and scattered the flames to adjoining
buildings.
Two workmen, caught in between
two burning buildings, we're hurled
through wall by the force of the cx-
ploAion. Still alive, they were picked
up without a shred Of clothing on
their bodies. Both probably will die
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
UARTSVILLE MAN BRINGS
DOWN a GERMAN FLYER

With the American arm yat the
Marne, July 2.-The fetal number of
Germans captured by the Franco
American troops west Of Chateau
Thierry last night is more than 500.
American aviators assisted our units
for the first time on tbs front.
Leuts. William j. Hover, of Harts-
vile, S. c.; Alfred A. Grant, of Man.
haitian, Kan, and John Macarthur, of
Buffalo, N. Y, each brought down
German airplanes in spectacular
fight early this morning over Cha.
teau-Thierry.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-07-03
MISS AILEEN HOWLE
SHOWERED

Alcolu, S. c., June 27.--Spccial to
The Times-Yestcrda% afternoon Mrs.
Il. J. Alderman and Mrs. p. r. Alder
man entertained delightfully."- at o
miscellaneous shower" in honor of
Miss Aileen Howle, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence Howle of Man
ming, S. G. Miss Howlc has been
the popular principal Of the Alcolu
Graded School and her approaching
marriage to Mr.. j. l.. Alderman of
this place is interesting her many
friends.
The parlor, reception hall and sun
parlor of Mrs. p. r. Alderman's lovely
home were thrown open for the
guests, all three rooms being decorat-
ed with pink and white carnations
entered, they were asked to help fur
nish the home Of the bride-to-be by
hemming a cup towel, and some little
time was spent in this occupation,
while three young girls, Misses Maudc
Lee Talbert, Priscilla Shaw and Mary
Alderman, served delicious fruit
punch. When the sewing was COM
pleted, paper and pencils were passed.
around and all were asked to write IA
faVorite recipe for use in the home Of
the bride elect. Miss Howlc was then
handed several slips Of paper contain
ing directions for search for the
various contributions to the shower"
brought by the guests She was fol-
lowed by three small children, Lula
May Shaw, Jennie Alderman and Paul
Rep Alderman, carrying large
lothcs-hampcr, which was filled to
overflowing with gifts. On the porch,
under couches, up the stairway, in
book case and desk, many beautiful
and useful gifts were hidden away
for the guest Of honor.
The jolly search over, cream and
cakes were esrved. Mrs. ID G. Shaw
of Sumter, Mrs. Blair Rice Of Bolton.
Mrs. Lawrence Howle and Miss Lucic
johnson of Manning, were among the
many guests.