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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
Given Prison Sentence


w. 8. Rogers, charged in the United
States court here with personating
himself as an agent of the United
States government, brought in a yer.
dict OF guilty. Following the reading
OF the verdict, 8. ]. Williams. indicted
on the same charge. entered a
plea of guilty. This was done
in accordance with an agreement be.
tween the attorney for the accused
and the district attorney. the evidence
in both cases being alike.
Each was sentenced by Judge Fl. A.
M. Smith to fines OF $1,000 and one
year In the Atlanta federal prison.
The men were book agents selling
an expensive work. They used their
assumed connection with the govern.
ment to induce people of German an.
cestry to buy the books. They were
arrested in Charleston. They especial.
ly stressed their alleged connection
with the government in iducing peo.
pie or German ancestry to buy their
books. emphasizing 1t to such an ex-
tent that In some cases II amounted
to coercion. II was claimed that some
people bought the books and made the
Initial payment who were unable with.
out privation to keep up their con-
tracts. There were those who signed
up for the books because they feared
government action IL they refused. The
books sold for over 500 a set.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
May Draft Stenoaranhara-

Columbia.-A letter has been sent
to all of the local boards OF the State
by Capt r. e. Cafwile, S. e. r.. and
approved by Governor Manning. urg.
ing that the filing OF occupadonaI
cards be finished at the earliest possi-
BILE moment. 1t Is recommended that
II 1t Is found to be necessary, that the
schools be closed for a short period to
allow the teachers to give their full
time to this work as IL Is imperative
that the classification be completed at
once 1t Is also recommended to
the boards that IL sufficient teachers
can not be found to do the work. that
citizens can be called to assist in I'm.
dexing the cards.
The headquarters office OF the State
urges upon the secretaries Of the va.
rious boards throughout the State the
necessity OF sending at once list Of
all stenographers who have been plac-
ed In Class l. who are eligible In max
ing up the so called few days ago.
The volunteering has been slow. and
the department states that IL this mum.
Der has not presented itself for serv-
Ice by March 8. preparation will De
made to apportion the number among
the boards Of the State. and call them
by draft.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
NEXT DRAFT IS DELAYED
THOUGH MANY MEN WILL BE
CALLED OUT DURING
THE YEAR.
Announcement Expected to Outline
Manner Of Filling Present oroaniza-
tion to Full Strength.

Washington.-WhiIe largo number
or men will be called out during the
present year to I'LL up tho army and
complete its organization, IL was learn.
ed that war department plans do not
call for the >areation of any additional
divisions in 1918. The announcement
concerning the second draft expected
soon from Provost Marshal General
Crowder may outline the manner in
which less than 1000 900 men-prob.
ably not much In excess of 100000
are to be summoned gradually dur.
Ing the year to complete the existing
organizations.
Delay in the announcement as to
the next draft Is understood to be due
to uncertainty as to which method of
ailoting quotas to the states Is to be
followed. The senate already has
PASSED and the house military com.
mittee has favorably reported an
amendment to the law to base the
quota on the number OF men in class
1, instead OF upon the total registra.
ton OF a state. This change is re-
garded as certain to be made, but TO
avoid further delay schedules of al
lotments under both systems have
been prepared at Provost Marshal
Generals office ready to go out as
soon as final action is taken
AS to the date Of the second draft.
members OF Congress from agricul.
tural sections have been practically
assured that no withdrawal OF men
from civil life was contemplated which
would embarrass harvesting. 1t has
been indicated, however, that a rela.
lively small number OF men must be
called to the colors prior to June 1
and the process may start in April,
when equipment. clothing and quar-.
ters will be available. The men are
needed to ffll up to full strength divI.
sions sla&ed for early departure to
Europe and also for field armr and
corps troops mt attached to divi-
sions. The replacement detachments
also must go forward at an accelerat-
ing rate since American troops are
now actually holding a sector OF the
French front and men are being kill
ed or wounded in action every day.
The completion OF the full program
of the war department without Great
ing any additional divisions probably
will absorb in the neighborhood OF
100000 men. The extent to which 1t
has been necessary to increase ar
tillery quotas throughout the army
and to add special units OF all sorts
mas surprised every officer and ac-
counts for the existing shortages to a
large extent.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
PLENTY OF "sRAINLEsS"
DAYS SAYS SENATOR REED
Says We Will Soon Come to Bread
Cards IL We Leave Il to Hoover.

Cards IL We Leave Il to Hoover.
Observation-Disclosures on govern
ment price-fixing and the activities of
the food administration monopolized
one days session OF the senate.
Led by Senator Reed. OF Missouri
Democrat, a group Of senators OF both
parties made the attack Charges that
general policy OF fixing prices for
farm products. not authorized by the
food control law, is being instituted
were made by Senators Reed and b.
the law was being so used that it's
actual result is an unauthorized price
fixing program.
In four-hour speech teeming with
bitter criticism. Senator Reed also de-
nounced the fuel administration. as
serting that Administrator Garfield
had not told the truth regarding re-
suits of the coalless days order,
which he described as lockout" OF
certain eastern industries.
Senator Wolcott. Democrat. OF Della
ware. said Mr. Hoover had denied
adoption Of a farm produce price
fixing plan. disclaiming authority. but
he and other senators insisted that
acts OF the food administrative, par.
ticularly under its Wholesale and re-
tail dealers licensing power was hav-
ing that effect In actual practice.
I'VE would not have had SO many
meatless days IL there had not been
so many. many brainless days" Sena-
tor Reed declared. "A few more acts
OF the fod administration. and we
will have bread tickets. I believe the
efficiency OF the United States has
been reduced 20 per cent by
ignorant interference with business
methods"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
TORNADO TAKES TOLL
OF LivES-WRECkS HOMES

Lima. Ohio.-Five persons are
known to be dead. several other are
reported killed. scores are injured.
scores Of homes were completely or
partly demolished and hundreds Of
barns mad outbuildings were razed by
the tornado which travelled across
northwest Ohio. Estimates of property
damage was one to five million dollars.
No serious damage was done in any
or the larger cities, most OF the de-
struction having been reported from
country districts. The tornado began
in Vanwert county. on the OhioIn.
diana state line. and travelled in a
northeasterly direction. lessening in
intensity until 1t died out east OF Tiff
fin. Towns suffering the most were
Vanwert, Middlepoint. Convoy. Lima.
Deshler Hamler. Continental. Ottawa.
Findlay Napoleon. Holgate. Miller City
and T!ffin
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
TEACHER SHORTAGE
ANOTHER PROBLEM
WAR IS BRINGING DEARTH SAYS
STATE SUPERINTENDENT
swEARINoEN.
STATE BOARD HOLDS MEETING
Appeals for Free Tuition to Winthrop,
University, Clemson and tho
Citadel Arc Sustained.

Columbia.-A general dearth OF
teachers is expected for South Caro-
lima schools by John E. Swearingen,
State superintendent OF education.
This statement was made by Mr..
Swearingen following a meeting OF the
State board OF education.
II was also emphasized by Mr..
Swearingen that in all appeals for free
tuition. in cases denied by the State
board of charities and corrections, the
appellants were sustained. There were
is or 16 OF these. The following state.
ment was given out by Mr.. Swearin-
gen:
The State board OF education has
adjourned. The special business OF
the meeting was the disposition Of
appeals from students at Clemson.
Winthrop, the University and the Cit
adel, who had been denied free tuition.
The parents and guardians OF the
interested students sent their evidence
in writing. The secretary OF the state
board OF charities and corrections was
called on for the records OF his board
and furnished an oral statement. Two
appeals were carried forward to d
later meeting. In all other cases the
applications for free tuition were
granted by the State board.
The question OF the addition OF t..
ties to the library list was sent for
the next meeting. The difficulties Of
the book trade have made 1t impossi-
BILE to purchase at least one-third OF
the titles now on the library list De.
sirable volumes like "The Maid OF tho
Foothills" Palmetto Stories" ETC..
have gone out of print A new and
revised library list will probably be
ready for distribution at the opening
OF the schools in the fall
Some 700 rural graded school appli
cations will be paid. Many teachers
and many schools are inQuiring about
this payment and the money will be
forwarded at the earliest practicable
date. Local school officers should call
upon their county superintendent or
their county treasurer for information.
In accordance with the standing reg
ulation OF the board. the spring teach.
ers' examination will be held at every
county court house Friday. May 3. All
prospective teachers are advised to
take this examination. Every indica-
ton points to a shortage oc teachers
unless the available supply is inoreas-
ed at this examination and at the co.,
lege commencements In the early sum-
mer.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
TALK OF OFFENSIVE DW|NDLES
TRANSPORTATION EoUiR
MENTS OF THE ARMY RUN
MING ON SCHEDULE.
Great Battles May Not Materiaiixe in
West This Month-Generaiiy
In April.

Washington.-Troops and supplies
for General Pershing's forces now are
moving to France on schedule time. it
was learned on high authority. While
figures may not be published 1t was
stated positively that transportation
requirements OF the army are being
met by the shipping board. and the
immediate situation as to ships was
described as satisfactory.
In view Of this assurance that the
United States will be able to main.
tain its place as fighting unit on
the battle front, reports from the
western front are being scanned more
eagerly than ever by officers here for
the first signs OF the 1918 campaigns.
1t is felt strongly that the opening Of
major operations in what President
wilson has predicted will prove the
decisive year OF the great war will
not be much longer delayed
Mud has been the determining fac
tor OF many previous western front
operations. So long as the ground Is
soft with the winters rains, it is i'm
possible to move forward great guns
and necessary transport trains to
support an advancing line. Even in
Flanders. however, indications this
year are that the ground will harden
early in spring. permitting either side
to undertake the enterprises planned
In April Heretofore.
In previous years. April has seen
offensive operations set in motion by
the allies. For that reason many Off.
GERS here seem to anticipate raiding
and minor assaults before the middle
OF next month will show in Themselves
that the ground Is being mapped. in
formation obtained and local strategic
advantages established by one side or
the other In preparation for n great
effort
To others 1t appears probable that
no offensive will be undertaken On
any considerable scale before May
They form that view on reports that
the French offensive in 1916, started
in April. proved to be at least two
weeks early. The guns and trans
ports could not be brought forward
TO consolidate all the ground the
troops were able to wrest from Ger.
man control.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
LIST OF CASUALTIES
NO LONGER ISSUED
INFORMATION COMMITTEES DIG
CONTINUES PRACTICE ON
WAR DEPARTMENT ORDERS
REQUESTED BY GEN. pERSH|NG
Enemy Able Through This Source to
Gain Valuable incarnation as to
Units in France.

Neutrality-suspicious. OF daily lists
Of casualties among the American ex-
peditionary forces was discontinued by
the public information committee az
the result of an order Of the war de-
partment under which the names Of
next of kin and the emergency ad-
dresses OF soldiers whose names ap-
pear on the lists hereafter will be
withheld. The official explanation is
that the purpose of the order is to keep
Information Of value from the enemy.
On being informed OF the order the
committee took the position that long
lists of men killed or wounded would
be worthless to the newspaper corre-
a notice was issued advising the press
that In future all information regard
ing casualties must be obtained from
the war department. At the adjutant
generals office it was stated that the
lists would continue to be sent to the
committee and would be available
there
While the disagreement between
the committee and the department
probably will be Strengthened out soon
so that the "expurgated" lists may
be made available to all who desire
them. the purpose OF the department
to withhold the addresses apparently
is unalterable. Acting Secretary
CroweH said the order was issued at
the urgent recommendation OF Gen
eral Pershing and that it would be
permanent. Both Mr.. Crowell and Maj.
General Barch. acting chief OF staff.
declared that the purpose was to close
up channel through which the enemy
might obtain valuable information. and
both disclaimed any intention OF seek
Ing to conceal heavy casualty reports.
you may say for me-" said General
March, that the war department has
not and will not hold up a single name
for an instant longer than 1t takes to
get It out.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
AMERICANS RAID
GERMAN TRENCHES
DESTROY THEIR DEFENsEs AND
PICK UP MUCH WAR
MATERIAL.
ONLY FEW AMERICANS LOST
American Batteries Levelsd German
Trenches Before Infantry Made A.
nek.-use Gas Shells Effectively.

American initiative has asserted
itself on the Lorraine front in France.
Three savage raids on the German
lines have been made by the Ameri.
cans, who succeeded in reaching the
second line OF enemy trenches before
ordered to return. During their stay
In German-held territory they destroy
ed gracefully built defenses and pick
ed up much war material.
The American artillery ably assist.
ed the infantry in the operation. A
heavy brarage fire was laid down in
front of the advancing Americans and
the Germans had fed before the wave
OF infantry reached the hostile posi-
tons. Alter the Americans had been
In the German trenches for a few
minutes, the German barrage fire was
ioosed on them, but the American
guns answered shot for shot, and ST.
fenced number of batteries. The
American artillerymen used gas shells
with good effect Near Toul the
American heavy guns have been In
action.
Three riads on the British lines
have been attempted by the Germans
In the Armentieres sector, but the
British. In spite Of a heavy fire frorm
the enemy's heavy guns, repulsed the
Teutons. The fighting has spread along
the flanders front. the Ypres and
Passchendaele sectors figuring in the
Official reports. The activities of the
contending armies have spread farther
south. encounters near St. Quentin be-
Ing mentioned for the first time in
recent weeks.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
Will Sue the State.

Columbia.-The act empowering tho
estate OF Thelma Sandel and Minnie
Sandel to sue the State for damages
for the deaths OF the two children at
Lone Star in 1915, alleged to have re-
suited from the injection OF anti.ty.
phoid serum, supplied by the State
board of health. has been signed by
Governor Manning. A number of 9TH
er persons. at that time were made i'll.
1t Is alleged. by being injected with
this same serum. The case is to be
brought in the court OF common pleas
for Richland under authority OF act.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
WILSON EXTENDS SYMPATHY
TO THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE
Pledges Any Aid Possible In Drivina
Out Autocraey.

Pledges Any Aid Possible In DRIVING
Out Autocraey.
Washington.-On the eve of the
gathering at Moscow OF the Russian
congress OF soviets. which is to pass
Judgment on the German peace ac.
cepted by the bolsheviki at Brest-Li.
tovsk, President Wilson has sent a
message Of sympathy to the Russian
people through the congress. with a
pledge that the United States will
avail Itself OF every opportunity to
aid them in driving out autocracy and
restoring Russia to her place in the
world with complete sovereignty and
independence
The Presidents message, telegraph.
ed to the American consul general ar
Moscow for delivery, follows:
MAY I not take advantage of .he
meeting Of the congress of the soviets
to express the sincere sympathy which
the people Of the United States feel
Tor the Russian people at this mo-
ment when the German power has
been thrust In to interrupt and turn
back the whole struggle for freedom
and substitute the wishes OF Germany
for the purpose Of the people OF Rus
sia. Although the government of the
United States. unhappily. is not now
In position to render the direct and
enective aid 1t would wish to render.
I beg to assure the people of Russia
through the congress that Il will avail
itself OF every opportunity to secure
FOR Russia once more complete SOW.
ereignty and independence in her own
affairs and full restoration to her great
role In the life OF Europe and the mod
ern world. The whole heart of the
people of the United States is with
the people of Russia in the attempt to
free themselves forever from auto.
cratic government and become the
masters OF their own life.
(Signed)
WOODROW WILSON,"
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
SOME CAMP SEWER NEWS
Bomb Found In Warehouse Prove to
Be Piece Of Fireworks.
Masons Form Lodge.

Camp SEWER Greenville.-A presi.
dental warrant was received for the
continued detention OF the three alien
enemies who have been lodged in the
county jail here for the past several
days. No charges were made against
them at the time they were taken
into custody.
Two OF the men are Austrians and
the third a German. The latter and
one Of the Austrians were soldiers at
Camp Sewer. while the third was
taken into custody when he offered
for enlistment.
A training school for army secre-
taries was commenced by the Army
Y. NJ. c. A. here. The course will run
hours instruction each week. The
Camp Sewer staff will first be put
through the course. which will be re.
peated regularly. secretaries who have
just entered association work being
sent here to take the training. Mem
bers OF the local staff and outside au-
thorities will give the lectures. all of
which will be essentially practical. re.
lating to the methods to be used In
daily work. III. F. Holtzclaw. Phi. D..
the educational director. has been ap.
pointed dean Of the school
Firing on the artillery range at
Cleveland Mills, &c miles north OF
here, will commence soon. The range
has been practically ready for some
time, as have the barracks, which will
accommodate one battalion. The order
range has not yet been decided upon.
but each will stay two weeks. Four
or the brigade's six three-inch guns
will be used in the firing.
An ordnance repair shop. In which
all the ordnance equipment OF the di.
vision. from six inch howitzers down
to web belts. will be repaired is be.
ing constructed. The shop will con.
tain lathes. drills. planning tables and
similar machinery. all driven by elec.
trical power. and even a complete op-
tical repair department for the repair
OF the telescopes with which field
guns, range finders and sharpshooters'
rifles are equipped.
The American expeditionary forces
will outrage the continental belief that
woolen underwear must be worn the
year round. On the recommendation
OF General Pershing. cotton underwear
has been prescribed between May 1
and September l instead OF light wool
underwear. as heretofore. Heavy
woolen underwear Is still prescribed
for the winter months.
An army lodge has been formed
among the Masons at Camp Sewer.
Excitement over the discovery of
a supposed bomb In a large warehouse
located in railway terminal in Green
vile was changed to amusement when
1t was discovered that the bomb" was
piece of fireworks left over from a
celebration held some time ago.
Sterilizing of water for human con.
sumption was discontinued, after hay-
ing been in force for several months.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14

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Washington.-Upon hearing of Sec
retary Bakers safe arrival in France
through the Associated Press dispatch
from Paris. the war department an
nounced that the secretary's visit is
purely military and not diplomatic,
and Is for purposes Of inspection and
personal conferences with military Of.
ficials. Mr. Baker is accompanied by
Major General William NJ. Black. chief
OF engineers; Lieutenant Col. NJ. L..
Brett and Ralph Hayes, his private sec.
retary.
No official report on the secretary's
arrival had been received. The de-.
department issued this statement:
Sailed February 27.
"A cable dispatch from Paris to
the Associated Press announces the
arrival at French port Of the secre-
tary Of war.
For some time Secretary Baker has
desired to visit the headquarters Of
the American expeditionary forces.
He sailed from an American port
about February II.
Secretary Baker has not determin.
ed the length Of time he will remain
in France but his stay will be long
enough to enable him to make a thor
ough inspection OF the American forces
abroad and to hold important confer
ences with American military officers.
1T Is expected that not only will
Secretary Baker Visit the American
headquarters. but his inspection tour
will cover construction projects, in
Guiding docks, railroads and ordnance
bases, now under way back Of the
Amerian lines.
THE secretary's visit is military and
not diplomatic. 1t is essentially for
the purpose of inspection and personal
conference with military officials.
Secretary Baker plans to spend a
brief time in France, inspecting in
person the concrete results already
achieved in the efforts of his depart
ment to place in the field this year
an army that will be factor in the
campaign. On the eve of his depart
ure. Mr.. Baker told members Of the
press who had been in the habit of
seeing him every day that he did not
expect to be away for any considerable
length of time.
The secretary and his party left
Washington without any other at
tempt to conceal their movements
than request that the press refrain
from reporting his departure. The
newspapers again worked In hearty
cooperation to make the journey as
safe as possible from German subma-
rines for the party. No hint of the
trip has been printed.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
MORE U-eoATs DESTROYED
THAN GERMANY BUILT

In December, 10 Statement Given Out
at Washington.
Washington-More submarines were
destroyed by the allied and American
naval forces in December than Ger.
many was able to build during that
month, according to information that
reached Washington. This fact devel-
oped In discussions of the statement
made to parliament by Sir Eric c..
Geddes. first lord of the British admi.
ralty. that the submarines were be-.
Ing checked.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-03-14
RAILWAY LOSE MAIL
SUITS FOR $40 ooo. 600.

Washington.-The attempt OF the
railroads to recover from the govern.
ment $4o.ooo.000 under the old system
OF weights compensation for transport.
ing mails was defeated in the court OF
claims. The court reaffrmed a for
mer decision In favor of the govern
ment The court also held for the
government in the suits OF New Eng
land railroads who claimed extra pay
for transporting parcel post.