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Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
Those Engaged in Unimport-
ant Pursuits and IdlersH
To Be Taken.
PLANS ARE SUBMITTED
TO PRESIDENT TODAY
Men in Lower Sections of
Glass l Must Be Employ
ed, Says Crowder.

Washington, April 6-Presi-
dent Wilson had before him to-
day a plan submitted by Off
Gals of the war and labor de-,
partments designed to use the
machinery of the draft to put
industrial slackers to work.
The main purpose of the
new program as agreed on by
the provost marshal generals
office and labor department Of
f1cials is to purify" the sec
ond, third and fourth classes of
registrants who are not engag-
ed in productive industry, but
the lower section of Glass 4
also is given attention.
Trainers of the plan see in it's
working solution Of the nations
labor problem and a large increase in
III
life.
Every registered man who has been
given a deferred classification would
be given to, understand that his ex-
emption is not legal right but a
privilege and that if unfair advantage
is taken of that privilege it will be re-
voked. The proposal provides for a
survey of the lower sections of Glass
1 and other classes to identify idlers
or those getting their living from I'M
desirable or harmful pursuits.
Gambling is suggested under the
latter head. Notification would be
served on these men that unless they
found employment in useful industry
their status would be changed and
they would be indicted into the milf
tary service Immediately.
The principal increase to the labor
supply is expected to be derived from
men in the lower sections of Glass 1,
whose position in that class gives
| them practically deferred classified
ton.
With the addition of those who
| have reached the age of 81 since the
passage of the selective draft law
Glass 1 will include not less than
100000 men. Even should the pro-
portion of those who are not engaged
in productive work be small, the ag-
gregate will run into the hundreds OF
thousands.
AT present the top tier of men in
Glass 1 in any local district may be
composed entirely of men who are
steadily employed in valuable indus
tries, while just below them in the
same class may be a number of idlers.
In such a case it is planned to warn
the latter that they must seek en-
pIoyment or their status on the list
will be altered to insure their being
drafted ahead OF the workers.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
COMMITTEES JAIL
TERM OF RYAN

Washington, April 6.-President
Wilson has decided to commute to ex-
pire at once the prison term Of Frank
M. Ryan, formerly president of the
International Union of Structural Iron
Workers, now in Leavenworth peni-
Tertiary. Ryan was convicted in the
dynamite conspiracy and his term
originally would expire July 20, 1919.
Ryan was one of "A union leaders
convicted as an outgrowth of the SEN
sational Mcnamara case and the dy-
namiting Of the Los Angeles Times
building. The president also has
commuted the terms of four of the
men sentenced with Ryan and the
terms of all but three others have ex-
pired.
Repeated efforts have been made for
Communication of all the sentences.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
5 men ARRESTED
FOR HANGING OF
TEUTONIC Miner

Collinsville, ILL.,, April 6.-The COR
oner of Madison county today applied
for warrants for the arrest of five
men whom he had been informed
were in the mob that lynched Robert
Prayer, early Friday morning. Four
justices of the peace refused to issue
warrants.
Nose Johnson, district board MEM
Der of the United Mine Workers of
America, has promised that lat the
proper time" he will issue a statement
to show that members of the mob
weer in possession of certain infor-
nation that caused them to take dras-
tic action.
Gov. Lowden has issued a warning
to officials in this district in which he
says that a recurrence of the present
situation probably will result in a
proclamation Of martial law.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
TEACHER SAVES
TROOP TRAIN

Toledo, o., April 5.-Discovering a
tie spiked across the Baltimore & Ohio
track 10 miles south of Toledo, near
Perrysburg, last evening, Grace Doyle,
10, a country school teacher in Roach
town, ran down the track removed
her coat and with it tagged a train,
rapidly.
It was a freight, followed closely by
a heavy troop train. 1t took the
freight crew 20 minutes to remove the
obstruction.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
GOVERNOR EDGE
ENTERS CONTEST
FOR U. S. SENATOR

Trenton, N. j., April Gov. Edge
announced today his candidacy for
United States Senator. He will go be-
fore the Republican primaries next
September seeking the nomination as
successor to David Baird, whom, he
appointed to serve the unexpired term
Of the late Senator Hughes, which
runs until March next.
This means a hree-cornered fight
for the Republican nomination with
Col. Austen Colgate of Essex and
George L. Record of Jersey City, who
have already announced their candi-
dacy, as the other principals.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
REFUGEES SEEK
SAFETY FROM
HUN TROOPS

London, April 6.-More than $780,
600 refugees from the regions taken
from Russia by Germany are seeking
safety from the German troops on the
eastern frontier of the Ukraine. The
Russian government, according to
wireless statement, has notified the
German government that since the
conclusion of peace the situation has
become intolerable and the refugees
have concentrated on the frontiers of
the Provinces of Smolensk, Vitebsk
and MohiIev. The Russian govern
ment says it purposes to open the
frontiers for these refugees until their
definite fate is settled.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
INVESTIGATE
FREIGHT RATES

Washington, April 5-A general in
vestigation OF z-'oad freight rates
on petroleum products was ordered
today by the interstate commerce
commission.
The investigation was decided on in
view of wide differences in the
amounts and percentages OF recent
rate increases sought by the railroads.
It appeared. said the order, that an
equitable adjustment of rates could
be effected only by a general adjust
ment covering the whole situation.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12

Officials OF Stratford are reticent
ABOUT the matter, and will not make
statement covering the case in full.
ouC IL was learned from one Of the
IoWn ofhc1als that the charges against
remain were based upon a number
OF remarks he is alleged 10 have made
cr1tlclslng the local board of select
men Tor tending an official farewell
TO the men of Stratford who were
drafted.
1t is understood his case has been
turned over to the agents of the De-
partment of Justice and that they are
giving his case a thorough investiga-
ton.
He still retains his position as
I'orldgetender, but it is reported his
stay In that position will be very
brief
When seen today First selectman
James Lally, of Stratford, declined to
go into details, but said said that the
charges made against Pelham had
l'oeen reported to the board by a thor
oughly trustworthy and respected cit
1zen who testified that every remark
made by Pelham reflected upon the
character of the President of the
United States and the government in
general. He also stated that the town
of Stratford did not desire to have
upon its force anyone who was in any
way antagonistic to the government
of the United States.
Efforts were made to get the name
Of the person who reported the al
legged utterances to the Stratford au-
thorities, but the officials handling the
case refuse to disclose his identity.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
ADVISES
TAKING OF LOANS

Washington, April 6-Alien Prop
erty Custodian Palmer today advised
all the government directors in the so
or more large concerns taken over by
his office because of enemy alien own
ership TO invest surplus funds of the
concerns in Liberty Bonds. The pol
icy of the government will be to util-
ize the resources taken over in this
way for the best possible results in
the Liberty Loan campaign.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
HANG BELLS, ON
100000 n. Y.
HOUSE KNOBS

New York, April Twenty thou
sand persons will hang pasteboard
Liberty Bells" inscribed Ring it
Again on 1,O50,o0O door knobs in
New York tonight, and an army of
small boys will ring the door bells to-
morrow morning to acquaint residents
that the Third Liberty Loan drive has
started. The police have promised
not to modest the boys.
Other spectacular features will at
tend the opening of the campaign
here.
Seven areoplanes from Mineola will
fly over the city and drop bombs of
loan literature.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
MAINE PLANT is
BURNED IN-FIRE

Bath, Me-, April 6.-The plant of
the Watson-F'rye Co.. engaged in the
manufacture of bronze castings for
the emergency feet corporation and
machinery for paper and pulp mills,
was destroyed by fire today with a
loss of SIS, 0o0, spontaneous eombus-
ton believed to have been the cause.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
TELEGRAM SENT
BY KING GEORGE
ON ANNIVERSARY

London, April 6-Replying to tele-
gram sent by the Lord Mayor of Lon
don and his guests at a luncheon at
the Mansion House, to celebrate the
anniversary of the entry of the
United States to the war, King George
said:
American troops are daily taking
their place in the battle line and this
increases more than ever the conf
dence with which we look forward to
the ultimate victory Of our united eff
forts in defense of the rights and
liberties Of civilization"
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
8,748
TONS OF FOOD

Washington, April s-Hote1s and
restaurants in Massachusetts, saved
S,47S tons of food during the month
of January, according to official fig
ures received by the food administra-
ton today from Frank c. Hall, dis
trict hotel chairman for New Eng
land.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
HISTORIC BELL
SOUNDS AGAIN

Concord, Mass, April 6.-The old
bronze bell that summoned the farm
ers of Concord to arms in 1775 rang
again today to call forth the resources
of the citizens in support of the Lib
erty loan. Workers set out early to
obtain subscribers exceeding the $685.
500 allotment.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
u. 5. Will GIVE
HUNS SURPRISE
OF THEIR LIVES
This Will Take Place in a
Few Weeks, Says Premier
Lloyd George.

London, April Pre-
mier Lloyd-GeOrge tele-
graphing today to the Lord
Mayor Of London on the
occasion of "a luncheon
given to celebrate Amer
ica'S entry to the war, said:
During the next few
weeks America will give
the Prussian military junta
the surprise of their lives"
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
FIRE POLICE OFFICER
OF STRATFORD FORCE
FOR SEDiT|OUS TALK
ALLEGED TO HAVE CRITICISED OFFICIALS FOR
GIVING DRAFTEES ROUSING SENDOFF-
SPOKE DISRESPECTFULLY OF WILSON
AND IS STRIPPED OF HIS BADGE
Especial to the Bridgeport Times)

Stratford April Especial Officer Charles Pelham bridge
tender at the Washington bridge and member the consabu
larry brought before the Selecmen meeting held few
days ago to answer charges of dsoya Upon hearing the
testimony against him it decided fire" him from the
force His badge taken away by Chief of Police William
B. Nichols upon instructions from Clerk Harold Lowell
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
MERCHANTS SELL
STAMPS IN STORES

Washington, April 5-Appointmens
of merchants to have charge in the
respective states of the campaign to
sell $10O,00O,o0O worth of war saving
stamps through the retail stores, an
nounced today. includes:
Rhode Island-Walter Calender,
Providence.
Appointments for other states Will
be announced soon.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12

Members of the deposed Romanoff
family living in the Crimea are not
permitted to call upon each other. All
are At work in gardens under guards.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12
INTENSE ENTHUSIASM MARKS LOAN DAY
WILL DRAFT INDUSTRIAL SLACKERS
BRITISH A1RSHlPS SINK
TEN HUN SUBMARINES

London, April "Details concerning the destruction
Gently Of 10 German submarines by naval aircraft eight by
aeropnes and the others by dgbes have been obtained b!
the Associated Press from admiralty reports The first
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12

Ia large radio station was built at
Jaederen, Norway, providing eonnec-
ton with America.
Republican farmer., 1918-04-12

Fffty-eight men of Harvard have
died in the serYice.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-20
DISTINGUISHED WEDDING.

The home OF Chief Justice Eugene
B. Gary was the scene of an inter-
esting marriage ceremony Saturday
noon, when Miss Eliza Tusten Gary,
daughter of the Chief Justice, be-
came the bride of DR.. William Tray
lor Briggs of North Augusta, S. C..
DR.. Geo. W. Swope oficiated at
the service, which was marked with
impressive simplicity. The bride
was 'attractively attired in a brown
-ravelling suit. Only the family and
immediate relatives were present.
Private Eugene Gary Jr., succeeded
in rea ching the city, after an elev-
enth hour trip from Columbia.
Following the ceremony, the
young couple left Immediately on a
bridal tour. They will make their
home in North Augusta, where Dr..
Briggs is a practicing physician.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-20
BLEASE CAN NOT BE
FRIEND OF WILSON

Spartanburg, Aug. 15.-President
Wilson has addressed a letter to
Thomas H. Daniel, Washington cor
respondent of the Spartanburg Her
aid, in response to a request for an
expression of views on the senatorial
race in South Carolina, in which
Former Gov. Cole L. Blease is a
candidate lin which he says:
''Let me say that have perfect
confidence that the people of South
Crolina will judge rightly in the
senatorial contest and I have net the
least fear that they will believ that
Mr.. Blease is or can be a friend of
the administration. The record of
his opinion is already written and
it; is little late to expunge it."
Mr.. Blease, who is candidate
for the senate to succeed the late
Senaor Tillman, is in Spartanburg
tonight and will make a campaign
of the county tomorrow.-The
State, Aug. 16.
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Of WAR
FOOD}FOR ALL
All Nations Fighting
Germany Will Be
Well Fed.
OF BETTER QUALITY =
THAN PREVIOUS YEAR
Administrator Hoover Tells of Plans
Worked Out by Meeting of Con-
trollers in London-Rigid Econ
omy Necessary But Danger .
Of Privation Over.

London, Aug. 17.-Universal war
bread Of better quality than last
year for all the nations fighting
Germany, particularly without ra-
tioning will be one of the chief re-
suits of the food conroller's con-
ference at London. =
Herbert C. Hoover, American food
administrator, announced to the
Associated Press today. He added,
that there will be ample supplies of
fats and meat if the populations
are economical and avoid waste:
THE danger Of privation is now
passed." he declared. He said the
people Of North America were now
able to take overseas the great bulk
of food supplies required and it will
therefore be possible to curtail the
total length of the voyage necessary
to bring these supplies to the Eu-
ropean allies, thus effecting a con-
siderable saving in tonnage.
Mr.. Hoover said a program had
been reached regarding the different
commodities that are required, not
only to maintain the health but the
comfort of the armies and civilian
population. He appealed to the IN
tied Safes for Continued rigid eco
nomy in consumption to meet the
increased demands of Europe and
to enable us to carry over from this
years harvest stock of foodsuffs
that will form positive insurance
again any possible climatic eventu-
alities in the. next harvest" E.
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PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

Little George Tate, aged one year,
was seriously burned Friday morn
ing, when the mosquito netting over
his bed caught fire and burst into
flame.
: The baby was playing with some
papers on the bed when Jack, who is
only three years old, struck a
match, it is supposed, which he
found lying around somewhere. The
papers and netting were lighted and
Immediately blazed up. Mrs. Tate,
who was in an adjoining room,
heard the children's screams and
rushed in to the baby's rescue. But
the little one was painfully burned
one side of its face being seriously
blistered. The. child is getting along
better at the present time.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-20
Work For Congress
After Summer Rest
MAN POWER BILL FIRST AND
MOST IMPERATIVE OF SEW
ERAL BIG QUESTIONS.

Washington, Aug. 18.-Summer
vacations ended, many members of
congress lTeturned to Washington
today in preparation for important
legislation which is expected to keep
them engrossed until the November
elections or even later. The three
day vacation recess agreement of
the house expires tomorrow and
while the senate's arrangement runs
Until August 20 leaders hope to set
it aside tomorrow and get down to
work. Thursday on the man power
bill extending the draft age limits
to IS and 45 years.
Delay in setting aside the vaca-
ton agreement would postpone ac-
ton on the man power legislation
until the following Monday at least.
The man power measure will be
taken up tomorrow by. the house
military committee with Secretary
Baker. General March, chief of
staff, and Provost Marshal General
Crowder scheduled to- appear. The
prospects are mat The bill will be
passed by. the senate before the
house is called upon to act. Chair
man Dent has announced that the
hearings at which the war depart
ment chiefs will give. their views
will be open to the public.
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FIRST AMERICANS
: -
AT vLADVOSTOK
Uneventful Voyage Is
Made From Manila.
FIND GREAT WELCOME.
Soldiers Kept on Board Ship Await
: ing Arrival of Companions on
Another Transport.

Vladivostok, Thursday, Aug. 15.-
The transport carrying the first con-
tingent of American troops arrived
here this afternoon after an un-
eventful voyage of seven and half
days from Manila. The men were
in excellent spirits and crowded the
rails and rigging, cheering and be-
ing cheered by the men of the allied
warships in the harbor.
The crowds on the water front ap-
peared amazed at the noisy entry of
the Americans as contrasted with
that of their lesss demonstrative al
lies.
Groups of Czechs about the docks
were vociferous IN their welcome of
the Americans, who will be kept
aboard ship until the arrival of 9TH
,er transports due tomorrow.
This transport bearing this first
contingent of Americans lay fog
bound outside the harbor for five
hours.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-20
-
REGISTRARS.

AN young men who have become
FL years of age since June 5, 1918,
must register on Saturday, August
"a, 1918.
The following will act as regis
trans:
E. r. Hiller-Long Cane Township.
M. J. Ashley-Will be at Honea
Path S. C.
j. B.. Winn-Donalds, S. c.
A: D. Kennedy-Due West, S. C.
w. " Wilson-Level Land, S c.
E. R. HcCarter-Antreville, S. C.
T. C.. Liddell-Lowndesville, S. C.
F. C. Nance-Calhoun Falls, S. C.
All those who register in Able
vile, will register at the Local
Board office.
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Germans Seeking Safer
Ground i'm Famous
Lys Salient.
FORCES OF KAISER
- GAIN LITTLE REST
Franco.British Troops North and
South of Somme Keep UP Heavy
Fire While Americans on Vesle
and in Lorraine Continue
Activity.

Gradually the famous Lys salient
in the region west of Armentieres is
giving way under the pressure of
the British. Again Field Marshal
Haig's forces havecompelled the en-
emy to seek ground on the east where
he will be secure from the shells of
big guns that for several weeks have
been firing criss-cross over the en-
tire salient, working havoc among the
defenders of the insecure line.
Likewise the Germans are being
given no rest by the Franco-British
forces north and south of the Somme
and the French and Americans along
the Velse and the Americans in Lor-
raine also harrassing them by artil-
lery fire and local attacks.
Nowhere has the enemy had the
better of any encounter.
Over a front of four miles between
Bailleul and Vieux Berquin on the
-Lys sector, the British haye forced
back the Germans to a depth ranging
from 1000 to 1000 yards, taking in
the maneuver the village of Outer
steen anl 400 prisoners. A little to
the south along the Lys river near
Merville the British also have ad-
.yaneed their lines and still farther
south between Arras and Albert the
Germans have been relieved under
pressure of further terrain near
Busquoy.
While, as a whole, the German
lines between the Somme and the
Disc rivers are still holding, notwith-
standing the terrific pounding it is
receiving from the allies, the British
have withdrawn nearer the road
leading from Chaulnes to Roye, be-
tween Chilly and Fransart, placing
Roye in greater jeopardy by attack
from the north.
In Lorraine where the Americans
captured the village of Frapelle,
near st. Die, Saturday morning they
have pressed on and gained more
ground Notwithstanding heavy
bombardment by the enemy.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-20
MR.. HILLARY :DEVLIN
. OF VERDERY PASSES AWAY

Mr.. Hillary Devlin, of Verdery, a
well known known citizen of the
county, and a large farmer, died
suddenly at his home at Verdery
about midnight last night.
y. The news of, his death was a dis
tinct shock to. his many friends as
he was thought to be enjoying his
usual good health: He appeared as
we'll as usual Tuesday. After supper,
it was stated, be: went to the home
of a relative nearby to look at a
COW and on the way seemed not to
be feeling we'll, but said that after a
nights rest he woull be all right.
After he had gone to bed Mrs. Dew
lin noticed his heavy breathing and
became alarmed. His sons were sent
for but before the doctorarrived the
end had come.
Mr.. Devlin was 60 years old, hav-
ing been born in 1850. He is sur
vived by his wife, who was Miss Ag-
new, a daughter by this second
marriage, Miss Lucille Agnew, and
three sons by his first marriage,
Messrs. Walter, DR.. E. o. Devlin, of
Verdery, and Mr.. Jerome Devlin, of
Florence, Ala. He also leaves one
brother, Mr.. William P. Devlin, of
Bradley and two sisters, Mrs. ]. B.
Muse, of Due West, and Mrs. Cog
burn, of Ridge Springs.
The funeral will be held Thursday
afternoon at Cedar Springs church
yard.
Mr.. Devlin was large farmer
and had number of friends in the
county who will be grieved to learn
of his death.-Greenwood Index,
Aug. 18th.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-08-20
RIOTS IN TOKYO
GROWING SERIOUS
Empire May Be Facing
Social Crisis.
MUCH DISORDER SEEN.
Poor and Middle Classes Protesting
Against Economic Conditions in
Japan.

Tokyo, Wednesday, Aug. 14-The
newspaper comment here seems to
indicate that the food riots through.
ou tthe country are an expression of
growing social unrest among the
people and to reflect the belief that
the empire is advancing toward a
social crisis: The riots are spread
ing, involving alike the poor and the
middle classes, who feel impelled to
protest against economic conditions.
1t is remarked that the uprisings
are often anticapitalistic in nature,
the mobs attacking and destroying
the property of the wealthy and
voicing anger at evidences Of lux
ury. Geisha girls have been stoned
while driving through the streets in
automobiles and the houses of the
rich have been assailed. While the
war has created millionaires and in
ceased the luxuries of the rich it
has also increased the misery of the
poor because of insufficient wages.
Factory hands especially are fo-
mented by the ring-leaders of the
riotss which are the first of the kind
to occur since Japan was opened to
western civilization.
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POOR PREACHER!

Rev. J. L. Daniel and Mrs. Dan
iel, Miss Marion Daniel and Mr.. Nc
Tyiere Daniel, potored over to Lau-
rens Thursday and enjoyed a visit
with friends and relatives until Sat-
urday. While in the metropolis, the
Reverend complacently exploded
the whole theory of the "poor par
son" and purchased a brand new au-
tomobile. 1t is of the same make
as the former one, but larger and a
newer model.