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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
"PLATTSBURGS" FOR
SCHOOL TEACHERS
To Be Held by National Security
League Throughout Country
During Coming Summer.

Teachers Plattsburgs," at which
0oo'ooo public school teachers will be
given practical training in patriotic
education, will be held. during the COM
Ing summer In practically every state
In the Union by the National Security
League. The scheme Of this elaborate
new division of the Leagues Patriot
ism Through Education campaign Is
conceived on the same basic idea along
which the League has been working
Tor some time, concentrating on the
teachers OF the youth OF the land and
thereby reaching the children through
the teachers and the people through
their children.
The objects Of the Leagues cam
paign are two-fOld-active combating
OF German propaganda and awaken
Ing more responsible American citi-
Eenship
At Summer Schools.
The Security League will conduct
these Teachers Plattsburgs" through
the medium Of the summer schools for
teachers that are held throughout the
country every year. 1t has not yet
been determined how many centers
Will be used. The matter Is being
taken up with all Of the 700 summer
schools Of the country and probably
between so and rs OF the training
camps will be established, the schools
selected being chosen after careful in
vestikation as to attendance, breadth
OF influence and convenience of loca-
ton.
The training camps will be conduct
ed by leading educators whose cO-oper-
alton will be enlisted by the League.
The actual instruction will be under
the direction Of DR. Robert nj. Neil
roy, educational director OF the
League, and the members OF the ma
tfonal Patriotic Education Faculty"
which he has organized. The League
already has over 1000 experienced pa
triotic speakers on Its Speakers Bu-
reau list. great many OF these men
and women will be detailed to the
Teachers Plattsburgs" and their
number will be augmented by voiun-
teers from the principal colleges and
universities Of the country, whose aca-
demic duties hnve prevented them
from taking active part I'm the patri-
otic education work outside their i'm
mediate field. but who will be free
during the summer months
War Spirit.
The teachers will be given series
Of vital interpretations OF the war by
men and women who have given care
full study to the situation. In addition
to this instilling of the war spirit in
the teachers. the training camps will
. also afford them practical instruction
In the best methods Of imparting to
the youth Of the land the two war
principles on which the Security
Leagues Patriotism Through Educa-
tlon campaign Is based-the menace of
Germany to America, and the neces-
sity of individual service on the part
Of every man, woman and child in the
country I'm order to prevent defeat
A preliminary letter has been sent
by Doctor McElroy to the directors of
all the summer schools Of the country.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
BETHEL.

Mr.. Sandy Campbell has bccn Visit
ing at the home of MIR p $. Camy-
bell
Mrs. Mary Davis returned home
recently after spending several days
in Hartsville
Mr. Bradley Campbell has been
visiting friends and relatives here.
Mr.. Lonnie Sellers visited at the
home of Mr.. Sam Campbell Sunday
Mr. j. o. Carter preached very
interesting sermon at Bethel Sunday
afternoon.
Best wishes to The Advertiser and
it's many readers.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
Chesterfield County Goes Far
Over Top In Red Cross Drive

In the Red Cross drive closing
Monday, May 9th, Chesterfield
coanty did her duty we'll. From
e:ery section came fine reports Of
liberal contributions to this most
worthy cause. Chesterfield county
"'a5 asked to give 100000. She
h responded with at least $4,000
and when full reports are in she may
h.ve passed that mark.
The 100000 allotment was d.
vided between Cheraw and Chester
field Chapters as follows: Cheraw,
100000; Chesterfield, 100000. A
complete report has not been receiv
ed from Cheraw, but she is known to
have raised more than $6,O00.0O.
Chesterfield Chapter, which in
cludes Jefferson, Mt. Croghan, Page
land, Ruby, Angelus, and Guess, has
reported $5,805.OO, but the report
is not complete and it is expected
that late returns will greatly add to
that figure.
The purpose of this Campaign and
the needs Of the Red Cross were nut
before the people by many patriotic
and enthusiastic workers and the re
soonse on the part of the people was
most gratifying.
Rally meetings were held in vari-
GUS parts of the county, when much
enthusiasm was manifest. A fine
Getting was held in Chesterfield las
Saturday on Main street in front of
the clothig> store Of H. w. Pusser &
IONS. The Rev. McArn, of Cheraw.
addressed large and attentive crowd
and the campaign here was thus clos
ed with enthusiasm and many con-
tributions.
The co!ored folks, many Of whom
had already contributed, held a meet
i''c in the Courthouse Sunday. Pa
triotic speeches were made bv sew
eral leaders among the negroes. On
invitation, Hon. G. X. Laney, Mr.
w. p. Odom and Mr. Arthur knight
addressed the assemblage. Abou
100000 was quickly subscribed
The reports from Chesterfield and
its auxiliaries follows. The contri
buttons in Chesterfield are given in
full.
Patrick, Middendorf, McBee and
Laney's are associated with Cheraw
chapter, itemized reports of which
have not been received. Their total
however with pass $6,OOO.OO.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
TO THOSE WHO
FAIL TO GRASP
WARS MEANING
BY ELlHU ROOT,

There are doubtless some who do not
understand what this struggle really IL.
Some who were born here resent inter.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
CHERAW ROUTE 2

Mr.. James Poison who has been en-
gagged by the Dudley Lumber Co., at
Lodge, s. c., for the past two months
was called to go to the training camp
on May 16. Mr.. Poison was called by
the Board of Florence, S. c., where
he made his home in 1917. Mr.. Pol
son came to Cheraw to visit his fa-
ther and mother and friends last
week. He was let oc until the 26th,
and left Florence last Sunday for
camp.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
MEETING AT WhMBLE HILL

TO Patrons Of Wamble Hill School:
Your presence is desired at meet
ing of the patrons of the Wamble
Hill School. This is to be very inn
portant meeting and at this meeting
it will be decided whether to call an
election in the district looking to
school improvements and whether the
district wants compulsory education.
Let all the patrons be an hand
at $3.50 p. NJ, June 9th, 10 18.
Trustees.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
CHERAW
Special to The Advertiser,

Special t" The Advertiser.
'hcraw, :. c.. May 80. Former
mel OF Police rcrues is on q visit
h.S family this weekend.
ohc OF the most disastcrous f..s
ever visiting this section was on ,st
hurSday when just before moan
'he Clement Rose Mfg. Campanv's
plan; caught fire from = hot h,x
III Is thoughD in the south end cf
plant and in less than an hour the
entirc plant had been consumed c,us-
hE a tota! loss of about 500. 600 on
win insurance of about SCI. .OOO
The new addition to the mill With
"achihcry valued 1t about 10000. 90
~ included, above being a total los:
Nr. Frank Teal from Zoar secti,n
is on a visit to his daughter. Mrs p
C.. McLaurin.
The boys Of old Company have
.rrl|cd IN France from reports r.-
'"lNrd h"r" in Chcraw.
thomas Smith. son of MIR NJ y
Hmith, OF thiS town has successfully
stood the examination for the ,v;,-
t!"n branch Of service at Boston r., h
and is at home for a few DAYS bef, =,
going overseas.
The pupils of the intcrc,rd; .
grades of the Graded School w,ro
carried t" old Eureka Mill pohI ,.r
an outing by their teacher NJ.
Eleanor Godfrey, on last Tbursd -
afternoon.
IL IS thought that definite .,.
n"uncemcnt will come tn as;ur. ,l,..
many friends of ". i. PoU,ci. a .,
n" Will be in the race for the {; : &.
ate. He is receiving letters E, -
every section Of the state asking h.n
I" run, on account Of the fact ,,,r
great many Of the voters arr
posed to Tillman and Lever.
MY Dudley, of thr national ! :
T. a. Was in Chcraw Che nl..r ;.y
looking to the putting on Of ao ~.
IehsiVe campaign for addiction, II
workers for the y. VI. c. \. III, q.
a fne chance for some of ire ord p
heauS TO serve as no one IN tie tr,ft
age vii! be accepted There is o
age limit or any other lirit exec
inc moral and physical pep that viii
look out for our boys
IN" mail delivery which has bc .,
IN i"ECc on our streets is vnry su..-
ccsEfui ana viii be continued &c
IS found that the volum cf bI1;rrse
nat the City Delivery will soon h. .
viii require an additional c?.rjey !,
tn" near future.
Mr.. Ed. Lancy, of near Chera,y.
has the finest all round crop Of cst-
ton that has ever been seen in this
section at this season OF the yeur
The continued hot weather is max
ing all the cotton crop hum.
| The uniforms for the local military
company have arrived and the bows
we're out in full rcgalia on Tuesday
night The training camp for OIL
GERS begins at Columbia on June Q.
The officers as follows will attend.
| Captain McIver; Licuts. Webb and
Malloy and Corporals Crawley. Har-
ris, Ladd, +. w. Duvall, knight.
Craig, Mcleod, Meikeljohn, Hanna.
w. +. Duvall, Wannamaker, Nelson.
Hurt.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30

ference with their
comfort ani pros
pcrity and the de.
lnandS for sacri-
hce, which seem to
them Unnecessary,
and they fail to see
that the time has
c ON e W b en-. If
Americans are to
keep the indepen.i-
ence and liberty
which their fathers
won by suffering
and sacrifice, they
In their turn must
fight again for the
Of
that independence
and liha-t,
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
CHESTERFIELD, ROUTE 4

Ire farmers of this community are
having troubles of their own with
the grass.
Mr. Guss Clanton, Of near Patrick,
was on this route Saturday and Sun
day telling his friends goodbye be-
fore leaving for Camp Jackson.
Messrs. Erwin Odom and ]. l..
douglass have each purchased a
Ford. Now for some cranking.
Mr.. G. N. Clanton and family
visited at Mr.. w. j. l.. Cassidv's
Sunday afternoon.
The Ice Cream Supper at Mr.. w.
d. Odom's Saturday afternoon was
well attended and highly appreciated
by all.
Best wishes to the Readers.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
G--iMANS GAIN GROUND
BY FORCE OF NUMBERS

chine is in full motion along the DO
mile front in the Aisnc Rivlr s.c.n.
between VniiIy and Ber-v-au. B,c art
greatly outm. rhcr"d, the Bri,i.l az
French ar" giving ground.
according to the German official
communication numerous towns and
villages in the lighting section have
! -ccn ta,.cn by the enemy and lJ,G00
allied troops already have been made
prisoner.
AT last accounts the Germans were
.nGcSvorng TO press back the de-
Tenders upon the Vesle River, which
runs parallel with the Aisne, and at
several points had reached positions
dominating the Veslc valley. The
offensive is being carried out with
the greatest rapidity, for the German
hgh command evidently is we'll
aware Of the fact that Genera! Foch's
reserves have been reported to be
coming up rapidly to reinforce the
hard pressed British and French, who
are fighting va!iantly against the ter
r;blc odds and making wave upon
wave Of the enemy pay dearly in cas-
ualtics for every foot of ground they
obtain.
Notwithstanding the rapidity of
the drive and the large number Of
| the enemy pressing it-Some unofii-
cial estimates place the number of
shock troops alone at 25 divisions or
about 100000 picked mcnJ the al
lied front nowhere has been pierced,
but under the onslaught it has been
bent back in perfect order and all
the time giving battle.
No Material Lost.
With such precision has the retire
mcnt been conducted that both the
British and the French troops have
been able to carry back with them
all Of their supplies and guns, or des-
troy thosr they were not able to
handle.
AT present it is impossible geo
| >
the German gains but it would seem
evident that the deepest salient they
have driven is in the region due cas-
Of the Valley about eight miles. Al
-h"u%h The Germans for the momcn
ut least, Srrmlnuly are having ,hri
own Wy on the southern part Of the
lin" ia France, on the sectors around
Montdidicr and southwest of Yprcs
they are also being sorcly hnrrasscd
by the Americans, British and
French.
Tuesdays fighting in the vicinity
Of MontdidIer will mark an epoch in
Ii" war, SO far as the American
troops are concerned. Here, in az
attack, they captured their first vii
li"p"-- Cnntirny, which lies Il shor
distance northwest of Nontdidicr
they took also several Other objcc
tives and held all Of them in the face
of countcrattacks. The GcrmanS Suf-
fercd severe losses in men Riilc.! ana
wounded and in addition left bchmG
200 men made prisoners, among them
two officers.
Americans Lose Two.
Tbn Anor;c,r ,,s,.I,i,.,.. ,,.,.,,. .,l,
t;ycly small Tho Cor.,,,r o,Hci,l
rcport announces th. t,kiry of Anna.
r,c,r prisoners The rc,nr, fr,,,
American bcoduu,rt.r. sho,y. o,l,.
TWO A ncr cans MISSING
Likewise south of Tprcs the enc
nv received hard usage at IN. hands
of the British and French east or
D;ckcrusch Lake. whore Nnudrv no
i;crm"ns in an attack had tok.n
.ound. .taYtinp Immediately ,rter
Ic @. = YVES mad. the british ord
French began coun;crattachs in i,
cndca,or to wine ON, the contur,d
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-05-30
MEETING COUNTY EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE

The County Democratic Executive
Committee is called to meet in the
Courthouse on Monday 3rd day of
June next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to
transact such business as may pro-
perly come before it.
M. j. HOUGH, Chm. Ex. Com.
J. C. RIVERS, Secretary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
GERMAN U-BOAT SUNK
Captain Ends Life with Gun While
Nine of Crew Surrender to
United Statcs Shin

AN ATLANTIC PORT. March "a
German U-boat was sunk and lis
nine survivors were captured near the
french coast by an American liner on
March 10, according TO w. S. Hambiing.
VINO landed here to-day on French
liner. The prisoners were the first
members Of submarine crew captured
DS an American liner during the war.
me C-boats commander saved him
sen with his automatic gun as his
vessel sunk.
rambling, who is connected with
the ordnance Department of the Amer.
lean army. said:
Il personally saw the nine nr;son-
ers marched down the Eangplank AZ
me French port. / heard that when
the liner was two days out of MORT II
mad running fight with q German
o-noat. in which the submarine was
SUNK and the nine prisoners were tho
only survivors picked up. When thc
submarine commander saw that his
BOAT was about TO be lost he sbo, hin
self dead"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
AMERICANS MAKE DYES
Famine Which Has Existed Since tho
War Began VIII Now lie
Relieved.

WASHINGTON, March 2t.-Manufac-
;ure Of German dyes by American com
panies has already been begun \ dye
IA mine which has existed since 1914 Will
be relieved.
The Federal Trade Commission an
nounces to-day tho first issuance of
Licenses under German dye patents.
Proper formulas have been secured
after long months OF experiments In
practically ali Instances Teu,onic irms
had given insufficient descriptions. and
ii was almost Impossible to dc,erm inc
the correct formulas.
In some cases where attempts were
made TO combine ingredients explosion
occurred. Failures were numerous. ON
other eases the formula worked out
satisfactorily in laboratory tests but
failed when commercial production was
attempted.
The licenses for American use Of the
enemy patents are for tho entire life
of the patent. instead of only for tho
duration OF the war, IN practically every
sinstapce.-
Concerns bcneittins by the licenses
Will pay the alien property custodian )
per cent Of their gross e.e:p;s FROM
the sales OF the articles involved or )
pc" cent OF a valuation determined by
the Trade Commission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
DECLARES SEIZURE ROBBERY
Holland Papers Decry Act of Allies in
TnkinE Over Dutch
Shipping.
LEY Associated rress.l

AMSTERDAM. March @i.-Thc sci2-
ure Of Dutch ships is characterized By
tho Nieuwc RctterdamSchc courant as
an "act OF robbery and Il stain on the
history OF the Uuited states that can
not he wiped out in decades" ON the
other hand, i; believes this solution
Is the best which. under the circum-
stances, could he attained.
There is no resisting, ii says. oi
"organizcd injustice for small coun-
try like ours when faced by practica lily
half of the world. Not only have the
associated governments removed tho
last semhlancc of right from their iron
first deed and openly exposed them
selves as militar!sts with whom ncces-
sity knows no moral or legal law, but
we avoid Holland itself becoming an
accompiicc to an action which cannot
bear the light OF day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
TO TEST WAR ENGINE
no>ton Mans Invention tn Rc Given
Thorough Trial by Federal
Authorities.

BOSTON. March 2t.-Thc device
which draws free energy from tbs
air and converts. II into extremely
powerful units viii have it's tests with
in three days. according to Gurabad
i. Is. GirGaosin. the inventor. Five
scientists will pass upon it.
The ultimate verdict is awaited with
interest. in view OF the reported long
range gun OF the Germans. which. ac.
cordinS to unofficial word, is lombard
ing Paris.
Secretary Of the Interior Lane. on
behalf OF the government. has agreed
upon ,he names Of the scientists which
tho inventor sent him
Because Of the Importance Of the
invention to the United States T can
not discuss IT," said the inventor To-.
night. Il cannot even tell tho names
OF the scientists at this :ine. Their
names. however. will be signed to .hc
report pronouacins my device either
a success or failure.
Garabad says he will give tho do.
vice to the government for war pur-
poses free.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
instance.
ONE KILLED; SEVEN HURT
Touring Cnr Turns Over While Trying
10 Negotiate Curve Near New
port News.

Especial to The Times Dispatcr.l
HAMPTON, VA, March 2f.--W. G.
Williams, OF Newport News. was killed
and seven passengers were injured late
this afternoon when a large automobile
turned over on the KccouEhttan Road.
The machine was being driven by Il
T;an named Baker. who attempted TO
make IL quick curve TO avoid n collision
with another car.
Mrs. Williams. Mrs Cox, Mr.. and
Mrs. Baker and TWO young boys. Cox
and Williams. were hurt. although Mrs.
rakcr is tho only one thought TO be
dangerously injured.
Williams had his back broken. his
breast crushed and his leg broken. and
lied within a few minutes after being
taken 10 the Dixie Hospital All of III"
party was from Newport News, AMI
Lad been on pleasure trip TO old
Point.
Mr.. Williams was thirty eight years
old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
MORE MOTOR VEHICLES
Ordnance Department Also Rules Out
the Horse for Everything
Wheels.

WASHlNciToN. March ei.-rhc Ord :
nance Department, under the stress OF
war. has developed TO such an cxtcn,
that it can now minister in Samaritan
like fashion 10 anything on wheels.
Improved equipment and added re-
pair facilities have also rut il in the
position of being able to render first
aid to any damaged gun or piece
of artillery.
The accomplishments are set foiti,
in an explanatory statement !ssacd by
The department. to-day through the
committee on public information.
The statement Indicates the further
rclesat!on Of the horse from tho realm
modern tractors. capable OF performing =
the labor OF hundreds OF horses. pu-
ties of some of these new pieces of
ordnance are told as follows:
The artillery supply truck IN mo-
ior1ed batteries takes TIE place and
carries the cquir:ncEt OF the battery
and store wagons of what was forircr-
ly hor sc drawn field artillery.
'':rhc tiftccn-ton artillery tractor. &c, :
600 pounds and q maximum speed of
,hrcc ara onc-hal. miles an hour. and
tho I20-ho:sc pc"cr artillery tractor.
5000 pounds and a maximum speed ot
three ard cnc-hn!t miles AN hour. are
or tho tack -layiu: typc and arc uSac.
tor heavy loads Which arc not sub
divided for transportation. These t-ac
tors. which will hc supplied in limited
numbers. are similar TO those used by
the French ana EIitish"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
100000 BUILD SHIPS
Department of Labor Announces That
Skilled Men only Are Needed
Now

WASHINGTON. March 2i.--.\prroxi-
mattel! 23e,G0o now arc engaged in
shipbuild;ng III American Yards. t-n TO
this time there has been no shortage
of labor. except for highly skilled mcn.
y statement TO this effect was issued
tonight by tho employment service of
Tho Department OF Labor.
There are about 500 ships under CON
strGCtior. Scvcnty-SiH yards ARC build
ing wooden Vessels. Ffty-four com
panicS are building Stccl vessels IN
si%iy-siS yards tho statement adds.
IN" hundred and forty ships already
have pcsn launched. Most Of thcm
we're under construction when tho gov
crnmcnt took them over. 1t IS explained.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25

German fortiiicntions n group Of Of
fcers stood In the moonlight exam
ininE whist looked supcrRcinIly like
tho hnnGnr OF small diriEtblc.
From the open end Of the house
the cylindrical barrel of the EiEnn-
tie engine OF wnr raised itself Into
the mir at angle or forty dc-
Srccs.
"rhc projectiIc of this WINS nine
~ nrc centimctcrs In diameter.
which in full flight. twenty miles
from the gun and mt the top of its
trajectory. exploded In mIduIr, hur-
ling forward It's contained proJcctiIc
with an additional velocity of 3,0sH
feet per second. This process re-
pcnted Itself, tho nn.l or core bomb,
weighing over 500 pounds, mud
filled with iydditc. reaching Its
mnrk ono minute thirty-fvc seconds
after the firing of the gum
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
French Send Appeal
to u. S. for Wheat

WASHINGTON, March 25.--Andre
Tnrdicn, French high commissioner,
Tonight appealed to the American
people TO send more wheat to
France during 1918, I'm communi-
cntIon addressed to the Four-Minute
Men OF America.
The daily bread consumption OF
the civil population OF France Inns
been reduced from twenty six
ounces to ten md one-hnlf ounces,
he said. Inst yenr's hnrvcsts were
scanty and ure already exhausted to
maintain even this ration until the
new crops come In. TO continue to
feed belgium, America must grcnt-
~ Increase her Whent acreage this
rpring md reduce her own wheat
consumption.
That all farmers SOW moro spring
wheat than ever before and that
every American family rnise it's own
vegetables this year will be the np-
peal to the people of the 5000
F'our-Minute Men, starting to-mor-
row.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-25
F'IEE=.>:>.e1E E=.:>.1E STRUGGLE
R1.:"IES UNABATED
Mysterious German Gun Was Foretold in
Book, "The Man Who Rocked the Earth .

BALTIMORE. MD, March "a
Gcrmany's mSstcriou. supcrcnnnon
WINS predicted In novel, .The Man
Who Rockcd tho Earth" written
three years. ngo by Major Robert W.
Wood, former professor OF physics
nt Johns Hopkins University, In col
iaborntfon with Arthur Train. The
writer's described the Smelling of
PnriH from distance of sixty
miles by II monster gun whose pro-
jectile. exploding, shot forward n
Hmniler shell. the operation being
continued until tho inside or core
shell finally fell upon the city. The
description follows, In part:
'Snfc In the knowledge That tho
Germans sccond advance hnd been
blocked si-ty miles outside the
wnlls, P::ris sIumbcrcd peuccfuIly.
"Dchlnd n small hill within the