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The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
In Honor OF The Bride.

The beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. s. Thompson was the scene
OF rare beauty on Thursday after
noon of last week when Mrs. ]. s.
Thompson and Mrs. Russell Thomp-
son entertained at party for Miss
Lura-Deane Hamer, the popular
.bride-elect.
Receiving the guests at the dooi
were Mrs. J. B. Gibson and Mrs. }.
Frank Thompson. Delicious punch
was served in the living room, at
tractive with cut flowers and DO,
plants. Shortly after arriving the
guests found the partners for Rook
at prettily arranged tables in the
parlor and reception room After
several interesting games a contest
on How to Manage a Husband" was
engaged in. Much merriment was af
forded when the witty as well as
practical advice written by each
guest was read by the bride Mrs. j.
w. Hamer was found to be the win
ner of the prize and was presented
with box Of correspondence cards
by Mrs. r. p. Hamer. Late in the af-
ternoon cream and cake was served
d bevy of pretty little girls.
Mrs. John Thompson then pro-
posed few toasts which were great
'ly enjoyed. Mrs. Thad Bethea re-
sponded to the toast, Miss Hamer-
Her Past" Miss Gertrude Manning
to Miss Hamer-Her Future" Mrs.
j. Frank Thompson to Our Hus-
bands and Sweethearts" and Mrs.
Russell Thompson to Miss Hamer-
The Bride"
Mrs. l.. A. Manning then presented
the bride with a most beautiful we'd
ding book as a remembrance of this
delightful ocassion Music was fur
nished throughout the afternoon by
Miss Annie Mae Thompson.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
MACHINE GUNS AND
RIFLES DID WORK
HOW AMERICAN BROKE Up HUN
ATTACK ON XIVRAY.
Artillery Barrage Let DOwE Later
by Americans Inflicted COnsit-
cradle Losses.

With the American Army in France
June 1S-The carefully rehearsed
German attack on the American po-
sitions in the village on Sunday
morning was broken up largely by
machine gun rifle fire. The German
attack was made for the purpose Of
taking prisoners, according to state
ments made by Germans who were
captured by the Americans
The artillery barrage let down by
the American Sunners inflicted con-
siderable losses on the large enemy
raiding party as it crossed No Mans
Land, but the raid was actually
stopped by the hot fire from the
American machine guns. The gun
,ners everywhere stuck to their posts
in the face of the attack.
At one point north OF Nixray the
Germans captured an American ma
chine gun after killing or wounding
The crew. but five minutes later the
gun was recaptured and in the sub
s.qIent fighting the Americans took
"a l!gnt machine gun which the enc
my had brought up in the attack
The German prisoners have admit
ted their complete defeat
The detailed report on the Nixray
action received by The commanding
general today gave especial praise to
Lieuts. Irwin f. Downs and Edward
L. Shaw, Sergt. Sullivan and Priv
ates Alva White. Alfred LePage,
Wilmer Bradford, Emmett Sloan and
Anthony Simmons for their bravery
Liuet. Downs with a private pro-
ceeded through a heavy barrage to
an American strong point which was
virtually surrounded by the enemy.
Later he called for volunteers and
with the aid of the above named pri-
Yates went to the rescue of q wound
ed American officer being taken
across No Mans Land by the Ger
mans. They drove off the enemy
and brought back the American.
Lieut.. Shaw, although lying sick in
a dugout when the attack began,
vent through the barrage fire to
rejoin his platoon
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
SAY SUB WAS SUNK
OFF TIE VA. CAPES
PASSENGERS CLAIM STORY WAS
TOLD BY VICTORIOUS CREW.
Grew of American Ship Reports Sink
ing U-BOat off Coast by
Gunfire.

An Atlantic Port, June 1S-A
German submarine and it's entire
crew was destoryed by an American
submersible off the Virginia coast
several days ago, according to a re-
port brought here today by passen-
gers aboard an American steamship.
Officials of the vessel claim to
have been told the story OF the sub
marine combat by memb> IS of the
victorious American under. ca boats
crew
The American liner had just put
into the mouth of Chesa p.akc Bay
Tor shelter in response to submarine
Hainings and tn lie an ::,cs.d near
an American submarine tender
alongside which was moorrd the un-
dersea craft fuel, officers of the
vessel stated. An interchange of
wireless messages followed in which
the submarine crew is reported to
have told of its victory.
The U-boat was sighted while the
American craft was patroling with
only her periscope visible, according
to the story the American skipper is
alleged to have told. When within
range torpedo was released and
twenty seconds later microphones
recorded a terrific explosion, he was
quoted as saying. Rising to the
surface he circled about on the look
out for survivors, but oil coming to
the surface was the only trace found
of the vanquished raider, narrators
of the story said they had been told.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
Dillon COunty's War Record.

| have made the suggestion that a
permanently bound ledger be bought
and that one third of page be given
to each person from this county who
has served in the army or navy in
any capacity during this war.
We are living in great epoch if
the worlds history. To have served
IN the army of Alexander the Great,
of Ceaser. of Napoleon, of Washing
ton, of Lee or Grant, would seem to
US 10 be an important event in his
tory. But this war so far exceeds all
the others in the past history of the
world that future generations will
look back on the present time as the
greatest event in human history.
feel that Dillon county is about doing
her. share. We should preserve in our
fire proof court house, which is one
of the best in the state, our record
during the war, so that our great
grandchildren may know who SER
we'd his country and the record of
his service.
In response to the suggestion DR..
Joe Cable Davis volunteered his SER
vices to keep our record book, if one
is provided. The price of the book
has been guaranteed. / call on the
Daughters of the American kevolu-
tion 20 cooperate with Dr. Davis in
securing the data necessary to make
the book complete. We will soon
have six hundred men in the army
and navy. We have more than a doz-
en- officers. We should feel proud
OF the patriotic spiri: that is ins,ir-
ing the greater part of our people
for public service.
This book should also record our
record in each of the Liberty Loan
Bond issues. Also our contribution to
each of the Red Cross drives. We can
and must subscribe to our share of
the War Savings Stamps and our
record in this line should be preserv-
ed. If by rigid economy, thrift
self denial and intensive production
Dillon county succeeds in storing up
in this one year half million dol
iHrs--we viii indeed have made his
tory to be proud Of
This record book is to obtain
the name and any particulars
We know of the poorest negro, as
well as the best bred white man who
is now serving his country. If you
have boy or brother or relative in
the service of his country see that
DR.. Davis is provided with the facts.
We wish to do honor to that soldier
boy white or black, rich or poor.
WADE STACKHOUSE.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
VENEZUELA HELPS HUNS.
Government Suppresses Pro-AlIy
Newspapers.

An Atlantic Port, June Icon
firmation of press dispatches that
the government of Venezuela, at the
instiGation of German interests, In
suppressing pro-ally papers and
throwing their editors into Jail was
received here today when Dr. Carlos
Lopez Buslamanti, editor of Ell Fon-
ograto, formerly published in Cara
cas-, arrived on a steamship from the
South American ports.
German money is being spent
freely in Venezuela" declared DR..
Buslamanti. The government is
German and does not attempt to con-
ceal the fact The people. however.
are for the allies and resent the
stand the government has taken. L
have documents with me which
will present to the United States
government at Washington which
will show many German intrigues
against this country. l will not deny
that there are German u-boat bases
in Venezuelan waters
DR.. Buslamanti asserted that after
he had refused to sell his paper, he
had been threatened If he continued
to uphold the allies cause and had
finally been arrested by Venezuelan
soldiers and thrown into prison He
had been chained hand and foot, he
said.
Making his escape after eight
months in prison, he was smuggled
by friends on board the steamship
on which he arrived here
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
CAMERA MEN ARRESTED.
Two Men Making Photographs In
Town Saturday Before Mayor.

There was some little excitement
In town Saturday morning when it
was reported on the streets that two
men were making photographs of
the industrial plants in Dillon. Mayor
Thompson instructed Chief Nc
Cracken to arrest the men on a
technical charge and bring them be-
fore him. The men were using a
large camera and it was reported
that they had made photographs Of
the oil mill, the cotton mills and
some of the public buildings.
When questioned by Mayor Thomp-
son the men stated that they were
travelling photographers and their
business was to travel about the
county making pictures for indivi-
duals. They said they were passing
the oil mill and decided to make a
photograph of the plant for them
selves and that their motives were
good. although they admitted that
they had acted with indiscretion.
The men produced letters which ap-
parently substantiated their claims
but the letters did not satisfy May
or Thompson and he asked them for
more reliable evidence The men fur
nished the Mayor with the names of
certain banks in a North Carolina
town in which they claimed to be
living and the banks in these towns
wired that the men had been living
there several years and were regard
ed as good citizens. Being satisfied
that the men were not engaged in a
fashionable work Mayor Thompson
dismissed them, after admonishing
zen to be more careful in these par
lous times.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
Farmers to Meet SATURDAY.

The farmers OF Dillon County and
all other persons interested in the
cotton marketing plan as adopted at
the recent state meeting are urged
to meet at the court house next Sat
urdny morning at IL O'Clock. II view
of the prospect for very large
yield this fall. the acreage reduction
plan or some other plan that will
have tendency to keep the price of
cotton above the cost of production
will be discussed at this meeting. 1t
is important that representatives
from every section of the county be
present. Delegates will be elected to
the statewide meeting to be held at
Columbia on Monday the cath.
WADE STACKHOUSE,
Chairman for Dillon County.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
Lieut..Gov. Bethca Here.

Andrew J. Bethea, Lieutenant
governor. spent Sunday in the city
with his sister, Mrs. W. Thad. Bethea
Gov. Bethea was returning to Colum-
bia from Aynor in Horny county
where he delivered patriotic ad-
dress. Mr.. Bethea is making strong
campaign for governor and express
ed himself as being well pleased with
the outlook. He greatly appreciates
the endorsements given him by his
home people at the county conven-
tion. Mr.. Bethea says he is receiving
many assurances Of support from all
over the state and is entering upon
the campaign with bright prospects
and determination to win.
Mr.. Bethea returned to Columbia
Sunday night.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
To Cut OFF American Tobacco.

Washington, June 15.-Investiga-
ton by the State department of re-
ports that China is about to close
her doors to American tobacco ship
ments was asked of Secretary Lans-
ing today by Senators. The Senator'S
told the Secretary that they had
heard control of Chinese tobacco
market was to be turned over to Ja-
pan through negotiation in Japan of
Chinese loan. If inquiry develops
that the reports are true, the Sena-
;ors asked that protest be made
American tobacco interests. the
Senator'S said do a $3O.OO0.00O to-
bacco business annually with China.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
Lake View.
AtAk0 view.
drs. r. F. Ellington is visitin,

Mrs. r. F. Ellington is visiting
at Raleigh. N. c.
Miss Florie Ford is spending a
month at Georgetown with friends.
Mrs. Willie Rogers has recently
at Savannah, Ga.
Misses Jane, Alimae and Christine
Temple are home for the summer.
Messrs. j. G. Tingen of Burlington,
N. c.. and M. E. Stoneville we're here
a few days last week in the interest
Of the tobacco market.
Rev. E. I. Mason of Modest Town.
Va. has accepted call as pastor of
the First Baptist church here. He
arrived with his family several days
ago. but his car of household eoois
has not arrived yet.
Solicitor J. Monroe Spears, of
Darlington and J. B. Gibson of Oil
Ion delivered an address at The
school auditorium Thursday evening
in interest Of the W. S. s. campaign
which is now on.
Miss Grace Mason returned home
the past week. She attended the
Virginia College the past winter.
Mr.. J. B. Gibson of Dillon made a
talk to the colored people here Sun
day and raised in cash and pledges
twenty-five hundred dollars for W..
8. s.
State Constable Ewards, of Fork,
assisted by Mr.. Mcqueen captured a
whiskey still in the house of Hamp
Booths early Sunday morning. They
got the rum, still and also Booth.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
Thrift Stamp Campaign Dates.

Following are the assignments of
speakers on the Thrift Stamps Cam
paign for the remainder OF the week: ::
Latta-Hon. J. Monroe Spears art
the High School building this after
noon at o'clock
Kirbys Cross Roads-Hon. j. Mon
roe Spears at $50 O'Clock this af--
ternoon
Little Rock - Hon j. Monroe
Spears at High School auditorium
tonight at 9 o'clock.
Dillon-Hon. j. Monroe Spears
at the High School auditorium next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Kirby's Cross Roads (Colored Peo-
ple.) Joe p. Lane and and A. B. Jor-
dan tonight at 9 o'clock.
Dothan-J. P. Lane and Rev. c..
S. Chandler tomorrow, friday
night at o'clock
Little Rock (Colored People,
B. Gibson tomorrow (Friday) night
at 8 o'clock
Sunday speeches will be made to
the colored people at Hamer in the
morning, at Pine Hill colored church
at O'Clock. and at the colored
church near Bermuda Sunday night
Addresses will also be made to the
colored people of Dillon Sunday
night at the colOred Methods,
church.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
Gaddys Mill Takes $5OOO.OO.

The Gaddys Mill community did
itself proud Monday night when $5,-
10000 worth of Thrift Stamps were
subscribed in few minutes. A rally
was held at the church and talks
were made by Joe p. Lane, J. R.
Regan and A. B. Jordan. When sub
scriptions were solicited Mr.. Robert
Oliver started the ball rolling by
subscribing 100000, the full
amount allowed by the government.
This was followed by other subscrip-
tions of $500 and $1OO and on down
to SIS. Gaddys Mills quota is $12.-
10000 and good start was made
at Monday nights meeting. Commit
tees were appointed to make a can
vass of the district and it is safe to
say that Gaddys Mill will go over the
Top by the 2Sth.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
Neal & Dixon Enlarge Warehouse

The tobacco people of Mullins
are making great preparations to
handle the new crop of tobacco. We
notice that Messrs. Neal and Dixon
Brothers are building a big addition
to their warehouse. which will add
over 1000 square feet of floor space
making it decidedly the largest ware
house in this section. Mr.. John Dix
on having bought an interest in the
business necessitates the adding of
more floor space in order to handle
their large trade. This trio, hooked
up together. will make one of the
strongest spike teams in the busi-
ness-Mullins Enterprise 6-2O-1t
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
FlOydale.

A large number of the young folks
enjoyed a moonlight picnic at Cam
last week.
Rev. D. H. Everett and daughter,
Miss Glare, of Ruffin, s. c., visited
friends here last week.
Master Burke Hayes visited friends
in Bennettsville this week
Miss Bessie Stackhouse visited
Miss Alice David near Dillon this
week.
Mr.. M. F. Morris and daughter,
Miss Grace, visited friends and rel
atives at Angler, N. C. this week.
Private Tom Wiley and Junius
Harris. of Fort Moultrie, visited
friends and relatives here last week
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
WORK FOR RAILROADS
OUTLINED BY McADOO.
Director General Announces Purpose
of Government Control to be to
Win War.

Washington, June 16.--In a com
prehensive statement of policy made
public today. Director General NC
Adoo declared the railroad admins
:ration's aims in order of. import
ance are to win the war by moving
troops and war materials promptly.
to give efficient service to the public
to promote sympathy aud undertak-
ing between the railroad manage
ment, employees and patrons and to
apply sound business policies to rail-
way operation.
He said he hoped future develop
ment would .humanize the science
of raifroadfng and negative the idea
that corporations have no souls"
The policy OF the United States
railroad administration" said the di-
rector general, has been formed and
shaped by desire to accomplish the
following purposes which are named
in what l. conceive to be the order
of their Importance.
"First-The winning OF the war,
which includes the prompt movement
of the men and material that the gov
else must be subordinated.
''Second-The services of the pub
lie, which is the purpose for which
the railways were built and given
the privileges accorded to them. This
implies the maintenance and m
provement of the railroad proper
ties SO that adequate transportation
facilities will be provided at the
lowest cost, the object of the govern
ment being to furnish service rather,
than to make money.
Third-The promotion of a spir--
it of sympathy aid better under
standing as betwee the administra-
ton Of the railwa. :; and their 1000
600 employees, as well as their 100.
100000 patrons, which latter class
includes every Individual in the ma
ton, since transportation has be-
come prime and universal necessi-
ty of civilized existence
Fourth elimination OF a super
fiuous expenditure;
The payment, of a fair and living
wage for services rendered and a just
and prompt compensation for inju-
ries received;
THE purchase of material and,
equipment at the lowest price con-
sistent with a reasonable but not an
excessive profit to the producer;
The adoption of standardized
equipment and the introduction of
approved devices that will save life
and labor.
The intensive employment OF air
equipment and q careful record and
scientific study OF the results 1btaln-
cd, and view to determining the
&C Imperative efficiency secured.
The development Of this policy
will of course, requ:c.. ti..e. The
task to which the railroad admins
tration has addressed itself is an i'm.
mense one. 1t is as yet too early to
judge Of the results obtained, but I
believe that great progress has been
made toward the goal of our ideals.
All those who have had a share in
this great work have shown intelli-
gence, pubic spirit, loyalty and en-
thusiasm in dealing with problems
that have already been solved and at
tacking those that still await solu-
ton. ~
With their continued cooperation
feel assured of future in which
the lessons of our accommodating en-,
perience will be effectively employ
ed to humanize the science of rail-
reading and negative the idleg thxt
cOrDOrationa h1ve M souos %
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
COUNTY NEWS
AND HAPPENINGS
NEWS LETTERS BY REGULAR
CORRESPONDENTS
News Items Of Interest to Herald
Readers. Ebb and Flow of the
Human Tide.
Calvary.

Calvary.
e. Pearl Virgins and family spent
Sunday last in the Pleasant Hill sec
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Hays spent
Sunday last in the Gaddys Mill sec
ton.
Robert M. Moody and his sister,
Addie. spent Sunday last in the Ber-
muda section.
Mrs. J. A. Hursey of Dillon, her
daughter, Laura and Master Frank
and Wade. spent Sunday afternoon
in this section.
Isaiah Mckenzie Is expecting to
fill in his first barn OF tobacco this
week. II nothing prevents the Aug
ust worm will not get any OF his
tobacco.
All members of Hamer Lodge X.
Of p. No. I'll are asked to be present
this Friday night to aid in confering
the rank of knight and preparing
the report ending June the 3Oth.
1t was announced Sunday last in
the Sunday school at this place that
Professor s. H. Moody of the Dow
ney Institute. Augusta, Ga. will ad-
dress the school in the interest Of
higher standard in the Sunday
school work. Also Sunday afternoon
at five o'clock he is expected to ad-
dress the young buys and girls and
try to show them the necessity of
their becoming christians and using
their talent in early life. The public
is cordially invited to attend both
of these services.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20

justice and let us not forget that
every dollar that we invest in these
stamps will be returned to us with
compound interest.
Our government is trying to raise
two billion dollars by this method
and in the years to come the money
that we are now lending the nation
may be the means Of averting serious
financial troubles.
In the absence of Rev. ". w.
Hook who was to have cond ucted
quarterly conference at Bethesda
last Saturday. Rev. B. G. Murphy of
Latta occupied the pulpit and Rev. ].
b. Weldon conducted the business
session Of the conference.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1918-06-20
REPORTS DRIVE CHECKED.
W Washington Views Situation With
Air of Optimism.

Washington, June 17-With prac-
tically all official and unofficial re-
ports today indicating that the Aus
trian drive in Italy has been sharply
checked by the reorganized l Italian
army and the British and French
units supporting it, officers here dis
cussed the situation with an increas-
ing air of optimism.
In some quarters it is believed
these operations may have a decided
effect upon the situations on the
western front. There is strong feel
ing that if the Austrian drive breaks
down. the Italians will launch a
counter offensive on large scale In
that event officials are certain that
Germany would rush divisions of it's
troops to aid it's ally because of the
effect an Italian success would have
upon the already turbulent interna-
tionai situation in Austria.
some officers are confident the
lack Of success for the Austrians now
disclosed already has resulted in a
shifting OF the German forces on the
western front in preparation to rush
divisions to the Italian front to prop
up wea.. spots in case OF counter
drive. Certainly, German reserves
must be held for that service, it was
argued. as the disorganization result
ing from the failure of an attempted
drive to get through is almost as de-
moralizing to an army as an enemy
advance.
While there is any doub. in the
minds of the German leaders as to
the progress of events in Italy, a con-
siderable force of German. shock
troops probably will be kept out of
the western front fighting and held
at points in Germany where they
can be fastened to Italy if needed.
Some officers hold that the lull in
the west may be due in part. at least
to the fact that the Germans feel it
necessary to await developments in
Italy.
In connection with the Italian sit
ultion Secretary Baker stated today
that no American fighting units are
in that region. American medical de-
tachments have been in Italy for
some time and some American avia-
tors have been in training there.
The War. Secretary recently stated,
however, that American troops are
to be sent to the Italian front but
Tor military reasons the plans of the
expedition have not been disclosed
Persistent rumors that Major Gen.
Leonard Wood was slated to COM
mand the expedition have been cur
rent ever since that officer was de-
tatched from his division just before
! il sailed for France. No confirmation
has been obtainable but the fact that
Gen. Wood has been regularly as
signed as commander ut Camp Fun
ston is not believed to have any bear
ing on such ultimate duty, as there
are indications he is under considera-
tion for more important service.