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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05
Local
News
personals

Mrs. A. W. Clark and Miss Lilly
Clark spent the Fourth in Monroe,
N. c., with Mrs. Fairly Tiddy.
Miss Annie Hill, who has been
teaching in the Greenville schools,
is at home for the summer.
Mrs. Maggie Pennal and children
are spending their vacation with
relatives in Sharon
!. Davis Kerr went over to Union
Wednesday and Will visit his aunt,
Mrs. Estes, for sometime.
Miss Gladys Wilson of Watts, is
the attractive guest of Miss Eva
Reames.
Misses Eva Reames and Gladys
Wilson are spending the weekend
in Atlanta on a pleasure trip.
Miss Lou HilIhuuse of Anderson,
is in the city on a visit to Mrs. H.
A. Benton. i
Miss Jennie Roseborough is here
from York for a short visit to DR..
and Mrs. J. E. Pressly.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. s. Owens came
up from the busting city of McCor-
mick Wednesday and spent the, day
with Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B.. Hipp and lit
tie Miss Elizabeth, went over to
Clinton Wednesday night to- see rel
atives.
- '
Miss Victoria HOWE left Wednes-
day for Monroe, where she will visit
for some time with Miss Sarah Nc
Nelly. '. 49,.
E. R. Wardlaw, Eugene Gary,
Hunter Link and Frank Wardlaw
left Monday for Columbia Univer-
sity for training. E. R. Wardlaw
was in charge. ..,.
Miss jamie Vance Bowie and Miss
Elizabeth Gambrell left this week
for camp GAS You Like It," a de-
glightful place in North Carolina for
young girls to spend the, summer.
Buster and Tom HOWE have
been in Atlanta for several days of
this week. They visited their aunt,
took a drink at all the soda foun-
stains in town and called on Mayor
Gambler and gave him some points
son how to run a town.
Mrs. James A. Hill and little Miss
Judith Hill have returned home af-
ter a visit of two weeks to MI. and
Mrs. Henry DuPre at Chattanooga.
They saw all the sights of the big
military encampment and the many
points Of interest nearby.
Mrs. Statit Bradley Wideman is
in the city for a visit to her sister,
Mrs. J. C. Klugh. Mrs. Wideman
attended the Graded school at Alb
beville when a girl, and has many
friends who are glad to have her
\ come again.
Major F. W. R. Nance celebrated
his Saith birthday last Saturday. All
the children and grandchildren were
present and enjoyed a picnic dinner,
each bringing a basket.
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ANOTHER CAR FOR RUSSIA
Amsterdam, July 3.-Grand Duke
Michael Alexandrovitch, bro
Their of the former emperor Nicho-
las, has been proclaimed czar of
Russia, according to the Ukrainian
Telegraph Bureau of Kiev. He is
marching with the Czecho-Slavs
| against Moscow. Grand Duke Mi
cbae1 after the abdication of m
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

Mrs. James A. Hill and little Miss
Judith Hill have returned home af-
ter a visit of two weeks to Nh. and
Mrs. Henry DuPre at Chattanooga.
They saw all the sights of the big
military encampment and the many
points of interest nearby.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

Miss Victoria HOWE left Wednes-
day for Monroe, where she will visit
for some time with Miss Sarah Nc
Nelly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

? Major F. w. R. Nance celebrated
his Saith birthday last Saturday. All
the children and grandchildren were
present and enjoyed a picnic dinner,
each bringing a basket.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

Mrs. Statit Bradley Wideman is
in the city for a visit to her sister,
Mrs. J. C. Klugh. Mrs. Wideman
attended the Graded school at Alb
beNille when a girl, and has many
friends who are glad to have her
come again.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. R. s. Owens came
up from the busting city Of McCor-
mick Wednesday and spent the day
with Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. White.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. C. B.. Hipp. and lit
tie Miss Elizabeth, went over to
Clinton Wednesday night to see rel
atives.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

Miss Jennie Roseborough is here
from York for a short visit to DR..
and Mrs. J. E. Pressly.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-07-05

Miss Lou HilIhouse of Anderson,
is in the city on a visit to Mrs. H.
A. Benton. :.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
ENEMY HAS INTEREST
IN PASSAIC MILLS
Alien Property Custodian VIII Take
Measures to Have Ii Cease
Forthwith.

Washington, March 9.--German
financial interest in the great string
of wooden. worsted. cotton and other
mills in the German infested belt
around Passslc, \. j.. viii cease forth
with. The government VIII take up
the stock held by allen enemies and
elect members OF the board of direC-
tors of the companies to wipe out the
alien influence.
A. Mitchell Palmer. alien property
custodian, announced today that there
is a large enemy interest in six or
seven of the mills III s'stssaic. 1t is
believed there Is a similar interest in
the numerous mills of Paterson, Do
yer and surrounding towns. but the
proprietors have been doing everything
possible in some cases to cover up the
enemy interests.
I'm some cases." said Palmer. this
enemy interest constitutes the major
ity holding OF the stock. In other
cases only a minority. No change in
the executive management OF the COM
pandes is. contemplated The alien
property custodian holding large blocks
of stock OF these companies expects
to cooperate with the present man
ayers of the companies to see that
production Is kept up to fun capacity.
No sale of the enemy interest In these
companies is in contemplation"
Efforts are ber>g made to give the
alien property custodian power to sell
in such cases, for the anomalous po-
sitton is presented of Germans with
avowed loyalty to the kaiser. making
money by manufacturing stocks for
The alliAe-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
BRITISH TROOPS HURL
HUNS BACK WITH Loss
Initial Success Ia Met by Counter.
Attack That Drives Ger
mans From Trenches.
ADVANCE ON MILE FRONT
Thrust Ia Delivered Against Wedge
Forced Into Fnerny's lines ny
Hatgs Men al Houthulst Forest, ON
Flanders Front. Last Winter.

London March En- the most de-
termined large scale infantry attack
launched against the Rritish front this
year, the Germans have been defeat
cd after initial success. The thrust
wedge driven into the German lines
by the British last fall when Haig =
troops wiped out the German lines
on tho southern and southeastern out
skirts OF HouthulSt forest in Flanders,
and captured most of Paschaedaeie
ridge thereby selling the dominating
positions in that sector.
Throughout the day the German
big guns had battered away against
the British positions. When tho
storming columns were sent forth
into battle they were supported by
an intense ham bardment- The at
tack was on a front of nearly a mile.
from south of the Menin road to north
of the Poelderhoek chateau only
on the left flank of the British de-
Tense we're the attackers able to ad-
vance Here they pushed forward to
a depth of about 500 yards.
The British rallied quickly and
launched a furious counter attack
which completely restored their lines,
the war offlce announces. The Ger
man official statement merely reports
sharp infantry combats on the Brit
ish front and claims that numerous
prisoners were taken.
The attack Is generally regarded az
a forerunner TO concentrated Ger
man drive,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
DIR. MITCHELL COMES
FOR SUNDAY Sing"
He WHi ne Principal Speaker THIS A.
ternoon In City Anditorfum--No
Collection.

Chairman Winfrey announced last
night that there will be no collection
taken at the Sunday sing this after
noon. The amount taken in last Sun
day. $500, was sufficient to carry on
the concerts for the next six weeks.
The sing will be held as usual In the
City Auditorium with the orchestra and
choir, Professor Mercer directing.
DR.. s. c. Mitchell will be the prin-
cipal speaker. He was at one time
professor Of history at Richmond col
lege and while In this city became in
terested and did a great deal for the
welfare of Richmond. DIR. Mitchell
was intensely interested in all that
concerned Richmond and In it's people
in every section Of the city. He has
a large number OF friends here.
DR.. Mitchell served as the president
of Medical College OF South Carolina.
and is the man who effected the ANAL
gamatien Of the two Richmond medi-
cal colleges. the Medical Collage of
Virginia and the University College
of Medicine. He IL at present the
president of the state College of Della
ware.
The orchestra has been enlarged.
and with the John Marshall High
school chorus will again be. under the
direction of Professor Walter Mercer.
who will also direct the sing.
1t Is expected that O large crowd will
again be on hand and those who de-
sire to attend are requested to come
early. In the past hundreds Of per-
sons have been collecting hours be-
fore the sing is scheduled to begin
and even those who possess stage tick
rts. rho some ate, -annc. -stE ID
0ittAncA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
Sixteen Killed in Action.

Washington, March 9--The war
department announced tonight the
names OF sixteen members of General
Pershings expeditionary force killed
in action on various dates. The names
of forty wounded also are included.
The department with It's announce
ment also issued the following state
ment;
In order 10 relieve appreh ension
of relatives and friends OF the sol
diers whose names appear in the cas-
ualty list issued by the adjutant gen
eral, IL Is stated that telegraph notice
is Immediately given to the next OF
kin of the soldier named and II per
sons most directly concerned regard
ing soldiers of like names fail to re-
ceive such notice it is nal evidence
that they are not the soldiers whose
names appear IN the casualty lists
The list is as follows;
Killed in action-Captain Harry G.
McHenry. Corporal Dean Parrish. Ser
geant Walter J Persch, Private AL
bert n Hoschler, Sergeant James w.
Wedding. Private Edward Nash Pri-
waite clifford J. Worden. Corporal DON
aid II Macrae. Private Isaac David,
Private Byron Van Radeu. Private
Guy o. Morley. Sergeant Alvah F,
Eaton, Private John F, Ellis, Private
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
SHOPS WILL FURNISH
BIG FASHION DISPLAY
Worlds Creative GeniusaS Contribute
to R4chmond's Approaching show
in Spring Wear.
SOME FREAK STYLES.
United Opening Begins "Wednesday,
But Beautiful Window Exhibition
VIII Ee on View Tuesday Night
When Curtains Are Raised.

Redecked in all the glory of novel
and glowing springtine styles, FASH
ions and colors, Richmond shops VIII
blaze forth this week to make fashion
week this year the very graudest and
proudest that this city has ever seen.
For weeks shopkeepers have been
preparing for the event. Fronting by
experience. they have gotten long
start this time and the result promises
to equal any previous efforts. There
will be gowns ana headgear and fur
nishings and other things multi
tudinous and muldfarious The en-
tire market OF the country has been
searched over by the buyers of the
Richmond retail concerns, and need
less to say, shoppers viii have the
benefit of the very best.
While the effort has bean to bring
a larger collection of different styles
and modes to this CITY than has ever
been seen here, an eye has been Kept
on solid value by the buyers and what
shoppers will see In ths windows this
week will represent the utmost show
ing Of styles commensurate with q
careful attention to intrinsic value.
Oh, yesl Thers'n be some freak
styles such as fit like phantoms across
the horizon of the world OF fashion
and then vanish like the blaze of q
comet. but this In not the prenominat-
ing idea OF fashion week by any
means. Richmond merchants realize
that inherent value Is quite as fmpor-
tant as the glamour of ornamentation
and novelty and are bearing that we'll
In mind.
However, 1t will be gorgeous
array OF the fashions of the season
and will be comprehensive, embrac-
ing the whole Kaleidoscope panaroma
that has been evolved by the fertile
ingenuity OF the creative artists the
worid over.
The plan of united opening has
proven a great success through several
seasons. It Is splendid evidence of
that advantage to both shopper and
shopkeeper which Ia only to be Sc
cured by that spirit of cooperation
OF which the grand success which
has crowned the previous fashion
weeks OF this city Is an evidence.
The united opening will begin Wed
nesday and will continue through
Thursday, but the window displays
will be in order Tuesday evening. and
It 10 then that the curtains will go UP.
The shops viii be thrown open to the
public wednesday morning. and IL the
enthusiasm of the buying public on
previous occasions. coupled with the
superiativs efforts which have been
put forth by the shopkeepers this
year. 10 any indication the shopping
|.Aorousn1Ares % ene CITY viii Be
fhrongo4 with shoppAra.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10

Washington. March s.--GermAzcs
has threatened to close the whoae
North sea against the northern nss-
trails, Hints OF German dispieaaura
over the signature by Norway, Eww-
den and Holland OF ratloning agree
ments with the United States and the
allies have already been made lncwn
here. Today's move coming In an
official diplomatic dispatch marks the
first menacing thrust OF the kaiserAw
sword against his former friends.
/ Typically IT is the submarine weapon
with which he threatens. The dis
patch is as follows:
Referring to the proclanatiou
made by the British government here~
tofore that the whole of tho North
sea is a danger zone, the German gov~
eminent has informed the Swedish
government of the dangers which
threaten neutral navigation In SAID
waters in consequence OF German re-
taHauon.'
The use of the word retaliation as
considered obviously a pretext Eng
land. It is stated at the British en-
bassy, has mover declared the North
sea & danger zone. Traffic has been
free between England and all tina
neutral nations through this area. ex-
cept as II Mas been hindered by the
tofpsdOlnE OF neutral vessels by Ger
man submarines and the raiding of
neutral fleets by German destroyers.
Certain mail areas have been closed
to all traffic as fields of naval opera
ton or mine laying
The German threat to "ciose the
North sea" IL interpreted only in this
/ light-that il ia an effort to prevent
Sweden from completing the ration
| ing agreements, a preliminary outline
OF which has already been signed
granting Sweden over 10000 tons Of
striction of her exports To Germany
and the allowance OF certain Swedish
tonnage to the allied uses
The preliminary terms OF the Swed-
ish agreement which has been nego-
tiated in London includes export IL
censes for foods, petroleum. and medi-
cines. Without these commodities NOT
only will the industrial life of Sweden
cease, but as indicated in reports re-
ceived here today, the barest food
necessities will be exhausted within
q few weeks.
Germany's threat. which would at
feet Norway. Holland and Denmark
as we'll as Sweden. is interpreted an
growing from her satisfaction at the
ease with which her arms have pre-.
vailed In Russia. II follows natural
~, in the opinion of Scandinavian Dip
lonsts, her movements in Finland
Assum ption of control OF the Aland
islands was in direct violation OF
Swedish wishes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
New York Dry Forces Confident
of Victory; Vets Are Alarmed

New developments prohibition ad
ton tnextw
The prohbionsa freely predict that the ratification resolution
assembly with
hed Wednesday when the judiciary committees favorable report
was to IS.
change heart Of Of the members ratification cannot be
eight pledged
The Socialists personally for prohibition but they do not
the without
ing the people regard the question Eight Of the ten Socialists
leader ShiplacoT
OF the Socialist declared that attempt is being
Socialist committee and
notice that the sentiment Of the COMMITTEES cannot be
house the e will find tho Socialists aligned with tho
advocates Jublant
If mstsriaiEe
be
Malone bill referendum
question this fall believed by the prohibition forces be
adetrack the Hill cNeb
They II will defeated
announced that
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
OFFICIAL DISPATCH
IS REGARDED AS
MENACE TO FOUR
Holland, Denmark and Nor
way Are Equally Affected by
Retaliatory Message Grand
Duke Michael Arrested
WAR NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.

Leon TrotZky, strong man OF
BolshevtsTn, resigns as soFs&gn
minister.
Grand Duke Michael, fnxnaw
cZar's brother. arrested by Bofaho~
Wiki government when plot. In dis
covered for surrender of rSsro-
grad 10 Germans and restoration
of monarchy with Michael new
emperor
German avistors bomb Paris fue
three hours.
RunlRnia concludes peace with
Russia, breaks par1eys with cxus~
trail powers, is report,
British regain lines Germans haka
temporarily broken.
German destroyeFs sink ewu
Russian transports after fight I'm
Baltic.
Dictatorship looked for in SPAIN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
Oratory and Roll Calls Alter
nate in Steady Succession
While Clocks Are Set Back
COMPROMISE MADE
ON TAX LEVY FOR
SPECIAL PURPOSES
Appropriation Measure Goes
to Conference and Recess 10
Taken Until This Morning
for Final Action on Report

The general assembly for the
year 1918 has passed into history.
By the usual CanSoufiagc with
the hands OF the clock the house
and senate were held in session
until the early morning hours,
awaiting anal action ON the ap-
preparation bills.
The Mnpp prohibition bin was
passed by both branches on adop-
ton Of the conference report ny
both bouseS.
The house and senate renched
n compromise ON the Proposal To
raise additional taxes by special
levy, agreeing on an extra four
cents for schools, three cents for
roads. and one cent for CatAwba-
The Baker dog law as passed
by the house was concurred In by
the senate.
The senate yielded to the house
In fixing the new rate of taxation
ON shares of bank stock mt S1.35,
making the rate mandatory and
Uniform all over the state,
npproprtattng ten cents thereof to
the state school fund and segre-
eating the remainder TO the To-
calitfes.
The Hudgins- billiard anti trust
law. specifically urged by the gov
ernor. died on the senate calendar
The motion picture censor
ship bill passed by the senate died
In the house.
At midnight both houses were
marking time awaiting the en-
xrossment OF the senate finance
bill.
The program at thai hour was
to have the house act on the bin
and then send 1t to confe rtncse.
with both branches remaining In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
Has Free Route to Border of India,
German Press Agency Announces

Eve a direct free
Wolff bureau. semi-oflcial
OF
In
or
Al
~ possibls
OF
actve
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10

Amsterdam. March Leon Trotzky
has fallen victim, II is believed in
many circles. of the German govern
ment's revenge. His resignation at
Bolshevfki foreign minister was an
nounced by himself in a speech before
the central soviet at Petrograd. With
him disappears from the controlling
councils of Great Russia the arch foe
of autocracy.
Nioolai Lenine. who would still be In
his Swiss exile had X not been for
Berlin's permission and assistance to
past through Germany, remains pre-
mier.
Trotxky's resignation" is ascrihed
in petrograd dispatches to split be-
tween him and Lenine over the peace
issue. Those here who have been for
months in the closest touch with the
Russian situation believe the German
government insisted on his elimination
from the councils of Smolny institute.
In one quarter the theory Is ad-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
DIR. CANNON SAFE
AT BRITISH PORT

A cable message received at the
Anti-saloon league officss yesterday
announced the safe arrival at Brit
ish port Of DR.. James Cannon. Jr., his
s7n. 3iosArS. -.nd ~. y :. Nsors. q
WestsrvtIla. ohin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
Arrest Grand Duke Michael

Stockholm March 9.--Grand Duke
Michael Alexan irevitch. brother OF
former Gear Nicholas, rs under ar
rest at the Smolny Institute on
charges in connection with a plot
TO surrender Petrograd to the Ger
mans. have the latter restore the
monarchy and make Michael en-
peror. Numerous other arrests were
made as a result of the discovery
of the alleged plot.
IT was Grant Duke Michael in
whose favor Nicholas II abdicated.
Michael refused to accept the crown
except on the condition that he was
chosen by the Russian people. His
reputation is that of an aristocrat
with strong democratic Tendencies.
During his brothers reign he FREE
quently warned Nicholas that the lat
ter was being deceived by his minis
ters and that revolt was inevitable
unless the people we're granted free
dom. Since his rejection of the crown
his name has been repeatedly linked
with movements for the restoration
Of the monarchy. I Last September
both he and hts wife were arrested
IN connection with a conspiracy OF
that kind but both wore later re-
leased He is thirty-eight years of
age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10

washington, March s.--The deci-
sion of the war department to give
out only the bare names OF American
soldiers killed or wounded was haned
on a protest made TO General Per-
shing by the French government. Thio
was reyea led late today whad Ma5er-
aAnAral Psyton c. Maech. aek1g
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
CITY MAY ESTABLISH
MUNICIPAL DAIRY
DIR. Roy X. Flanagan, Chief Health
Officer. HAS Solution for Local
Milk Problem.
QUESTION OF PRICE
Producers Want More Than Big Dis
tributing Plants Care 10 Pay. With
out Increasing Cost to Consumers,
Which is Already High.

Relative 10 the many discussions
concerning the milk situation in
Richmond. Including the proposed
plan Of Or. Flanagan OF the health
department. many matters still re-
main up in the air, and a serious
problem Is vet facing the city. Not
only around Richmond are the dairy
men and their constituents having
troubles OF their own, but the stuA-
ton IS resolving spirited agitation
throughout the entire state.
The dairy farmers around Rich'
nond threaten IN take their milk TO
other markets unless they gs& high
er price from the large Richmond
dairies The managers OF these
diaries state THAI they are willing 10
pay more than the price they are
now giving but that they Will have
TO charge the consumer proportion
ately larger price. Or. F1annaga n
declares that the consumers is now
paying all that they can afford 10 pay
Cor milk and that to increase the
price woul8 nea n 10 stop the con-
sumption. which would ultimately re
suit in An Increased rate of infant
mortality. especially during the hot
summer months
DIR. FTannagan's Solution.
DIR. FIannagans solution is 10 have
the city enter the milk business as
distributing agency. He thinks that
the city can conduct the business with
out profit. thus TO a large extent re-
ducing the cost OF the milk 10 the
consumer, while increasing the price
10 the producer.
The dairy business OF the state has
Increased wonderfully during the past
six years, but. according 10 the state
ments OF Dairy and Food Commission
er Benjamin IA Purcess. the increase
has not kept pace with the demands
during the last year, hence the al
legged shortage In tfw supply In this
city as well az IN other large distribut-
ing centers. Several OF tho large deal
err, however. have stated that the
heraldeS shortage is unfounded. and
tibet reasonable demands Will be met
NV the state datrymen.
pr Flanagan stated yesterday that.
~ the situation demands action by the
city, he Will urge the establishment of
~.
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