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Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
ARMY cANroNMENr AT
6EvoiR, VA, AUTHORIZED

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of an
army cantonment at Bevoir. Va. near
Washington, for the training OF $4,000
engineers for overseas duty. was au.
thorfzed by the war department.
Three months will be required to com.
plete the camp. but troops will be
sent there as soon as accommodations
;an be arranged for small units.
Drafted men. who by training are quail
fied for engineering work. will be
among those sent to the new camp
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
UNCLE SAM MAY TAKE
CHARGE OF ALL SUGAR

Washington.-Government purchase
OF and sale to consumers of all sugar
used In the United States and control
OF the amounts and kinds OF food to
be served In public eating places were
advocated to meet the abnormal war
conditions by Food Administrator
Hoover In testimony before the SEN
ate committee investigating sugar.
He said additional legislation confer.
ring upon the food administration such
powers should be enacted by congress.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WITH
RUSSIANS is SUSPENDED
Germans Would Not Transfer ParIeys
to Neutral Soil.


to Neutral Soil.
The peace negotiations between the
central powers and the bolsheyiki gov.
ernmont in Russia have been "tem.
porarily suspended" by the Germans.
From the meagcr advices received
- appears the rock upon which a con.
tinuatlon OF the pourparlers split was
the demand of the Russians that the
conference be resumed at Stockholm
instecd of at Brest-Litovsk. Dissatis.
ned with the proposals for peace made
by the Teutonic allies before the re-
cess OF the Brest-Litovsk conference
Leon Trotzky, the bolsheviki foreign
minister had been insistent on the
deliberations being held on neutral
SOIL instead OF at the German east.
ern headquarters. The Germans, how
ever. had been equally firm in their
determination not to treat with the
Russians ct any other place than
Brest-Litovsk.
German advices Saturday were 10
the effect that the bolsheviki dele.
gates. on finding that the representa-.
tives OF the Teutonic allies were at
Brest-Litovsk awaiting them. had
started for this town, but nothing has
come through to show that these had
any foundation in fact The decision
OF the Germans to discontinue the sit
tings was arrived at during a crown
council held. in Berlin Saturday
which was attended by Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg and General Won Lu.
dendorff. first quartermaster general.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
MOTOR TRUCK TRAINS
FROM DETROIT TO COAST

Washington.-As a result of a sue,
cessful trial run by an army motor
truck train from Detroit to the eAtlan.
tic seaboard the quartermaster's de-
partment decided to start similar
trains from Detroit every day for six
weeks. beginning January 10. In this
way the department hopes to aid In re-
lieving railroad congestion by trans.
porting army supplies overland and at
the same TINE eliminating the neces-
str Of shipping the trucks.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
FOOD SITUATION OF
ALLIES is VERY GRAVE

Washington.-The food situation In
the allied countries OF Europe is grav.
er than 1t has been at any time since
the beginning Of the war and is giving,
American government officials deep
concern. Official reports picture ex.
treme food shortages In England
France and Italy.
The fact that conditions in Germany
and Austria are far worse offers the
only ground for optimism in viewing
the situation.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
SENDING RELIEF NOW
TO VARIOUS SECTIONS

Washington.-Fue shortages in va
rious parts of the country were given
attention by the fuel administration.
Further measures were taken to speed
the movement Of coal. and TOO cars
OF bituminous were ordered diverted
from the West Virginia fields to re-
lieve distress In Ohio Michigan and
Kentucky. Producers supplying New
England were directed to make up
solid trainloads of 25 cars of coal daily
for routing over the Boston & Maine.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
Water Wheel crushes Out Life.

Spartanbprg-- g--AWilliam B. Ledbette-.
65. years Of age "a resident of this city
was killed by being crushed under n
water wheel at'Johns Mills, six miles
north ef tine city" Ledbetter was op-
Grating the. wheel and was thought to
have, beep attempting. to clear the
wheel OF ice when he. was caught in one
OF the cogs and dragged und erneath
the wheel. He Is survived by his wife
and q: number Of children.
Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1918-01-10
EACH Of HIGH SCHOOLS
STATE RECEIVE FROM "
1900 TO $3.50.
PAYMENT TOTALS $4,000
About One Hundred and Twenty Re-
eeive Aid on Basis Of Two
Teacher School.

Columbia.-At the recent meeting OF
the State board Of education the high
school appropriations we're passed
upon. On the 3lst the State superin-
tendent sent out the first payment OF .
$4,000, the initial appropriation The
initial appropriation is made on the
basis OF y two teacher high school.
The additional appropriation for more
than two teachers Is made at the time
OF final payment in May.
The following payments were made:
Abbeville County--Abbeville $3.50.
Due West $3.50.
Afken-Graniteville $3.50; North Au,
gusta $3.50; WAGNER $3.50.
Anderson-Anderson $3.50: Bolton
$3.50; Honea Path $3.50; Iva $3.50; Pen-
dleton $3.50; Townville 1920: VIII.
lfamston $3.50.
MISUNDERSTANDING $3.50: Denmark
$225; Olar 1925.
Barhwell-Allendale $3.50; Barnwel
s225; Blackville $780,. Fairfax $3.50:
Williston $3.50.
Calhoun-Cameron $3.50; st. Mat.
thews $3.50.
Observation-Disclosures $3.50.
Cherokee-Blacksburg $3.50: Gaffnev
$3.50.
Clarendon-Manning $3.50; Pine.
wood s22o; Summerton $3.50.
!. Colleton-Walterboro $3.50.
Chester-Chester $3.50. d.
Chesterfield - Chesterfield $3.50.
Pageland $3.50
Darlington $3.50; Harts.
vile. $3.50; Lamar 1920.
Dillon-Latta $3.50.
Dorchester-St. George $3.50; Sum.
merville $3.50.
Observation-Disclosures $3.50; Johnston
$225..
Fairfie'd-Ridgeway s2ss; winns.
boro $3.50.
Flerence-Florence $3.50: olanta
5000; Timmonsville $3.50.
Georgetown-Andrews $3.50; George.
town $50; Rome $3.50.
Greenville-Foun,ain Inn $3.50:
Greer $3.50; Simpsonville $3.50.
Greenwood $3.50; Nine
ty-Six $3.50.
Hampton-Brunson $3.50; Crockett
vile $220; Estill $3.50.
Horry-Conway 1925; Loris 1920.
Kershaw-Bethune 5000: Camden
$3.50.
Lancaster-Heath Springs $3.50:
Kershaw $3.50; Lancaster $3.50.
Laurens-Clinton $3.50; Cross Hill
$3.50; Gray Court Owings $22O; Laur.
ems $3.50
Lee-Bishopville $3.50; Lynchburs
1920. -
Lexington--Batesburg $225; Chapin
1920; Leesyille $3.50; Lexington $3.50;
Swansea 1920.
INSTRUMENTATION $3.50: Mullins $3.50.
Observation-Disclosures $3.50: Clio
$780, McColl $3.50.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $3.50; Plum
Branch $500. G
Newberry-Little Mountain $3.50:
Newberry $3.50; Prosperity $3.50;
Whitmire $3.50.
oconee- Seneca s225; walhalla
$3.50: Westminster $3.50.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $500; Branch.v
vile 1920; Elloree $3.50; Holly Hill
$3.50; North 5000; Norway $3.50; Or.
angeburg $3.50; Springfield $3.50. 8S
Pickens-Central $3.50; Easley $3.50
Liberty $3.50; Pickens $3.50.
Rfchland-Hyatt Park $3.50.
Saluda-Ridge Spring $3.50; Saluda
$3.50. -
Spartanburs - Campobello 1920:
Chesnee 5000; Cowpens s22O; Cross
Anchor $3.50; Fairforest $3.50; Inman
1920; Landrum $3.50; Woodruff $3.50
Sumter-.Sumter (boys) $3.50; Sum
ter (girls) $3.50.
"Union-Jonesville $3.50; Union $3.50.
MISUNDERSTANDING $3.50.
York-Clover s22O; Fort Mill $3.50:
Rock Hill $3.50; York $3.50.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
INVITED TO HEAR TALK
ON MOTHERS PENSIONS
Representatives Of Organizations
Favoring the Legislation to At
tend Monday Evening Club.

Representatives Of large number OF
Washington organizations which are
backing the campaign for passage of
mothers pension legislation at the
present session of Congress have been
invited to attend a discussion of details
of the measure before the Monday
Evening Club next Monday evening.
Miss Grace Abbott of the children's
bureau will make the principal ad-
dress, and Miss Laura Thompson of the
Department of Labor will make a brief
statement showing the provisions of
laws already enacted in various states.
DR.. c. w. Doten of Boston, who has
studied the operation of the law there,
and other speakers are on the pro-
gram
The program was arranged by Mrs.
Edna K. Bushee. executive secretary of
the Juvenile Protective Association.
who heads the clubs committee on
mothers pensions.
Clauses providing for mothers pen
sion legislation are included in the
drafts of the Juvenile Court bill and
that of the board of children's guard
ians, to be introduced later this ses-
sion. There also has been introduced
a separate bill at the present session
providing for such pensions. One aim
of the meeting Monday evening is for
a discussion which will bring about
agreement of all the interested organ
izations on the principal provisions OF
the proposed legislation.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
Eddy Brown Recital.

After a most successful concert in
Washington last season it was not sur
prising that a large audience greeted
Eddy Brown yesterday afternoon at the
National Theater. Brilliant as was the
concert of last year. Mr.. Browns work
of yesterday excelled that at his former
appearance. Those present will not
soon forget the hour and half of de-
lightfully interpreted musical gems, in
appreciation of which the young artist
was recalled many times. The heavier
part of the program included Sonata
in G Major" Tartini; Concerto" by J..
Conus, and two Bach numbers, "Cia-
coma" and "Gavotte," the former played
without assistance Of the piano. In all
these Eddy Brown displayed wonderful
technique. His triiling was splendid.
but it remained for the latter part of
the program to bring out the beautiful
melodies and sympathetic tones. which
aroused the enthusiasm of the audi
ence. Mr.. Browns own arrangement
of Cramer's "Rondino,' played with
mute. was delightful, and repetition
was demanded. THE Orientale." by
Cui, rightfully named. was also repeat
ed Guitar" by Moszkowski, and
"Rondo Papageno," by Ernst, COM
pleted the program. MIR. Brown added
for encores a Spanish Serenade," by
Chaminade, and a Folk Song" by Fritz
Kreisler. Mr.. Stuart Ross was the ac-
companist. and his skill contributed
much to the success of the concert.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
CCLORED CHILD KILLED.
Rernice Harris, Ten Years Old, Run
Over by Motdr Truck.

Bernice Harris. colored. ten years old,
617 New Hampshire avenue. was run
over by motor truck belonging to
the United States forestry service
while crossing near 26th and F streets
yesterday afternoon and SO seriously
hurt that she died before she reached
Emergency Hospital. One wheel Of the
vehicle passed over the child's head.
it is stated.
Charles L. Smith. who was operating
the truck, was detained by the police
until an investigation of the affair con
vinced them the child was victim of
an accident, for which the chauffeur
was not responsible. Coroner hewitt
viewed the body at Emergency Hos
pital and arranged to hold an inquest
at the morgue late today.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
BERNARD ]. WATERS DEAD
Had Been a Resident of Washington
for More Than so Years,

Bernard ]. Waters. a resident OF Wash
fngton for more than half a century.
died Wednesday evening. Funeral serv-
ices were held this morning at 9 o'clock at
st. Martins Catholic Church. Mr. Waters
had been iii for some time from an af-
fection OF the heart
: Mr.. Waters was born in Ireland sew
enty-hve years ago and came to Wash
1ngton when he was twenty-five years
old, serving in the government bakery
during the civil war. At the close of
the conflict he went into business for a
short time and afterward entered the
Army as member of Clusters repi-
ment- He was transferred from that
regiment shortly before the Custer
massacre
When his term of enlistment in the
Army expired Mr.. Waters came To
Washington and entered the employ
of the Washington Gas Company. after
which he had charge of a paper route
of The Star He gave up this position
twelve years ago to become assistant
inspector OF gas and meters for the
District of Columbia
Evening star., 1918-02-16
LABOR SECRETARY TESTIFIES
Mr.. Wilson Urges $50,000,0o0 TO,
Housing and TRANSFORMATION.

Secretary of Labor Wilson appeared be
fore the House committee on public build
inSs and grounds yesterday. urging that
the $4,000, 900 bill for providing housing
and transportation facilities in shipyards
and other industrial establishments en-
gagged in making government war supplies
should be enacted as soon as possible.
Secretary Wilson explained in general
way the housing and transportation prob
lens which are impeding work on govern
ment contracts and shipbuilding. This
was the first hearing before the committee
on public buildings and grounds to which
this measure has been transferred from
the jurisdiction of the House labor COM
mittee
The housing problem in Washington was
mentioned incidentally, but no detailed
statement was made regarding conditions
here or in any other particular locality.
The hearing will be resumed tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
Change of Topics

In olden times, when peace was
waving her bright wings DER the
globe, and all the nations were
behaving, and no king tore his
robe, whenever people got to-
gether, in any mundane cline,
they talked about the crops and
weather, and had splendid time.
Will such glad times come back,
l wonder? Will neighbors ever
meet, and pass up swords and
blood and thunder, to talk of rain
and wheat? My neighbors often
come to see me, to sit upon my
porch, when twilight's hour is soft
and dreamy, and smoke the even
ing torch. They always talk, with
lungs of leather, of blood and war
fare vile; they never more discuss
the weather, although it's we'll
worth while. They speak not of
the crop OF onions, but cry,
we'll win the war! The Prus-
SLAMS lIdmpieQ on our Oun1OnS,
and now they'll get whatfor!"
I'm sick to hear some fellow talk
ing about the winter wheat; 1
yearn for him, as l sit rocking,
with my rheumatic feet. 1t seems
to me Id give a dollar to see that
gent again who puts up an un-
holy holler because we don't get
rain. I'd give dollar and quar-
ter to meet the gentle fiat who
says the nights are growing
shorter. and talks for hours of
that The dear old themes that set
us yawning in old times are no
more; since battle had its GRIM
son dawning we talk of bones
and gore. WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
CAPITAL TRACTION LINE
TO HAVE 20 new CARS

the equipment of the Capital Traction
Company. This information has been
given the Public Utilities Commission by
Vice President Hanna. who is now in
vestigating as to the type of cars to be
purchased.
Officials of the Capital Traction and
the Washington Railway and Electric
companies have been in conference with
the commission regarding the proposed
establishment of skip-stops on Wash
ington street railway lines, as recon-
mended in the Beeler report. Other
conferences are to be held. The com
mission il expected to issue an order in
few days directing the elimination OF
nearly 500 stops now observed by thu
Evening star., 1918-02-16
CORONER INVESTIGATES
. THREE CASES OF SUICIDE
Woman and Two Men Found to Have
Taken Their Own
Lives.

DR.. J. Ramsay Nevitt District coroner.
Investigated three suicides yesterday.
Early in the morning he was called
upon to inquire into the death of Miss
Anna Amelia Talbot, fifty three years
old, 925 Maryland avenue southwest,
who ended her life by inhaling IL
Eliminating gas. having previously at
tempted suicide by swallowing ground
glass. It was thought her act was due
to an impaired mentality.
Samuel Daniel Webster Everett,
sixty-three years old, 1875 Maryland
avenue northeast, committed suicide by
hanging. He also was suffering from
mental trouble. the coroner was in
formed. 1aboring under the belief that
a conspiracy had been formed against
him. Miss Maud Everett, his daughter.
found his body suspended from a tran
som on the fourth floor of the Everett
home about 4:S0 o'clock in the after
noon
Evening star., 1918-02-16

Patriotism and Sarah W. Brown on
war savings stamps.
Henry J. HouEh, q graduate of West
ern High School and student at George
Washington University, left Washing
ton today to take up training course
in the Naval Aviation School at the
Massachusetts, Institute of Technology.
Mr.. Hough left George Washington
University to enter the government
service at Picating arsenal, and has
resigned his position there.
The meeting Of the board Of educa-
tion scheduled to be held Wednesday
of next week will be held Monday at
$3.50 Pm, according to Harry o. Hine,
secretary of the board. Consideration
Of matters OF great urgency is given
earlier than scheduled.
Prof. Henry b. Learned Of the board
of education will address the Twelfth
Street Branch of the Y. M. c. A. to-
morrow afternoon at 3:45. A special
program in connection with father
and-son" week has been arranged.
"The God of Our Fathers, I. the
topic for next Friday evening services
at the Washington Hebrew Congrega-
tion, according to an announcement
made in the Temple Bulletin. just is
sued. The subject for Friday evening
March l. will be THE Story Of a Blade
of Grass"
a collision between automobiles on
a dark rainy night last January is
made the basis of a suit to recover
$4,000 damages filed in the District
Supreme Court by Daniel p Ashford
against c. Ray McClelland The plain.
tin says the defendant was driving his
, car at an excessive speed. and the i'm
pact of the collision almost demolished
Mr.. Ashford's car and rendered him
sick. sore. lame and disordered" At.
torney w. A. Coombe represents tn,
| plaintiff
| The Thomson school Commupit,
Association will give a dance at
o'clock tonight for enlisted men at tn.
Thomson School building. 18th and l
| streets northwest After the dance
| program there will be recitations ant
singing.
The Washington Railway and E;Iec
| trio Company is named defendant in ;
i suit to recover $4,000 damages fIet
! in the District Supreme Court by Car
| rie J. Pritchard. as administrators o
| the estate of Ida J. Marye, who die,
! June 10 last. after being struck by
| car on the previous evening whe,
crossing East Capitol street near 6tl
! street. Attorney Thomas Fl. Patterso,
| represents the Administrative.
@Truth and How to Know It'' will h
/ the subject of an address by L. G
| Schroeder of Russia and New Yorl
| Sunday at pm. at New Though
rooms. 500 11th street northwest
Evening star., 1918-02-16

A meeting of the Columbia Rhetorical
Society will be held in the gold room
of the Shoreham Hotel at 8 o'clock
Tuesday night. Frederick l.. Harvey
will give an account of the Washing
ton National Monument and the Wash
ington Monument Society.
Hsich Tehyi II to bring "a Message
OF Good Will From China" to How ard
cred tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
at Rankin Memorial Chapel. There is
to DE special music by the university
choir.
Sparks from the chimney Of nm ad-
Joining building yesterday afternoon
started a small fire in the garage of
H. ]. Weldon, rear of 1909 18th street
Less than $40 damage resulted.
Miss Molly Condor, national organ
izer of the national woman's party. is
to speak at meeting of the Midcity
Citizens Association Monday evening,
February 25, at Flynn's Hall. Sth and
K streets northwest. She will discuss
the present suffrage situation.
Discussion of the suffrage issue will
be feature of the meeting of the So
cialist party tomorrow evening at 8
street northwest Miss Beulah Ami
don, assistant press chairman of the
national woman's party, will explain
the present situation.
meeting Of the Central Citizens,
Association is to be held Monday even
ing at o'clock at the North Capitol
Savings Bank building.
Mrs. Anna Fnbnestock of the United
States Food Administration will speak
at the meeting of the conservation sec
ton of the Twentieth Century Club in
Il a n
afternoon. Her subject will be The
Necessity for Saving Food"
Mrs. Sally G. Brooke has dismissed
suit for maintenance filed about two
years ago against her husband, Will
| liam West Brooke, and began a pro-
ceeding for an absolute divorce. They
have one child. Misconduct is alleged
and correspondent named.
Gus Walter Freeburg. thirty-fiye
applied to the District Supreme Court
| for first papers, declaring his intention
| to become an American citizen.
A meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Washington Alumni Associ-
| alton of Howard University will be held
tomorrow evening at the home of Rev
d. L. Wiseman. $50 w street northwest
"The City Beautiful and the American
| Congress- is to be the subject of an
| illustrated historical discourse TO the
students and guests of Holy Cross Acad
emy in the auditorium of the college
| Monday evening by r. ]. Haltigan
reading clerk of the House of Repre-.
sentatives.
Mrs. Helen Won Anderson Gordon 1,
to continue her talks to young womer
| on the subject of Marriage" at
o'clock this evening at the New Though
| rest and recreation rooms. 500 It'll
| street northwest.
The Warrington Alumni Association
OF the Hampton Industrial Institute will
hold meeting tomorrow afternoon a
S o'clock at 923 r street northwest
Arrangements are to be made for tn
| celebration in Washington of the flf
tieth anniversary of the founding o
| Hampton Institute, April IS. Rev
Henry ]. Callis will speak on "Churcl
Evening star., 1918-02-16
Funeral Of Lieut.. March Monday,

Funeral services for Lieut.. Peyton
C. March, son Of Maj. Gen. Peyton C.
March. the recently appointed chief of
stan of the Army. who was killed
while flying his airplane early in the
week in Texas. will be held Monday
morning at 10 o'clock at Gen. March's
residence at Fort Myer. .htermepk
will be- In, Arlington. cemeterX
Evening star., 1918-02-16
A. ]. Harvey Shoots Self.

Arsemius ]. Harvey. twenty-six years
old, who resided at 22o1 Champlain
street and was employed in the house
of packing company on Pennsylvania
avenue, was the third suicide victim of
the day. He registered at Charles
Hotel. ASS Pennsylvania avenue, and
was found dead with a bullet wound in
his head. The pistol with which he
committed the deed was clutched in his
hand.
Identification of the body was brought
about by means of registration card
found in one of the pockets of his coat.
He had recently been accepted in the
draft. No explanation Of the suicide
was learned by the coroner. A pint
bottle partly filed with liquor was
found in the room. but in the absence
of definite information the coroner
simpy passed the case as being one of
suicide.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
CITY ITEMS

39c and 75c; Gunpowder Tea. 44c and
59c; Blue Label Coffee, 25c; White Po-
tatoes. Sc: Onions, Sc; Black-eyed Peas.
lie: Navy Beans, 17c; Lima Beans, lie;
21 OF. Van Camp Beans, tic; Red Kid
ney Beans, 15c; Macaroni or Spaghetti.
12c; Large Herring, SC: Fat Mackerel,
15c; 13 or Sardines, 15c; Bluejacket
Sardines. 10c; % OF. Hominy Grits.
121sc; Seeded Raisins, 915c; Seedless
Raisins, 15c; Cluster Raisins, CSC 412
4th Sc. and all the ]. T. D. Pyles Stores.
500 Reward! See Page 3, Column 1.
Evening star., 1918-02-16
Washington Couple Licensed to Wed

ROCKVILLE. Md. February 16.-A
license was issued by the clerk of the
circuit court here yesterday for the
marriage of Miss Constance Weaver
and Henry Clay Thompson. jr., both of
Wa shinPfnn
Evening star., 1918-02-16
January Circulation.

Ustfict OF COLUMBIA, ss,:
FLEMING SEWB0LD. business man.rpr =,
IhE EsESING and SUNDAY STAR. does SOL
EMMY swear that the actual number of comics
OF the paper named sold and distributed dnr;no
the month Of January. AID. 1918. was as fol,
Evening star., 1918-02-16

Cut and Growing Spring Flowers.
Popular prices. Shaffer, 900 4th st. n. W
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