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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
JUNIOR RED CROSS.

The Junior Red Gross Chapter is
moving along with the most rapid
workers in any place. They have
contributed "a dozen substitute
handkerchiefs for use in the hospi-
tails. These articles were made by
the young members and brought to
school to their teachers who gave
them to Miss May Robertson, who
presented them to the Red Cross
Chapter here. They will be sent on
with other things that are ready.
Willing hands make the work light
er on all and so much more inter-
esting.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
AMERICAN SOLDIERS KILLED.

With the American Army, We'd
nesday, Jan. 3o.-An American Po-
sit;on in a certain section of the
French front was raided during a
heavy fog shortly after daylight this
morning. The attack was preceded
by a violent artillery and barrage.
Two Americans were killed and
four wounded. One missing is be-
lieved to have been captured by the
enemy.
Casualties have been occurring al
most daily now for some time:
1t is permitted to disclose all re-
cent casualties given out in Wash
ington whcih occurred on this Sec
tor. The deaths were caused by
shell fire, mostly shrapnel.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
DEATH OF MRS. P. A. ROCHE.

Mrs. P. A. Roche died yesterday
about one o'clock after long and
lingering illness. For the past two
years she has been ill, trying in ev-
cry way to regain her health. Last
summer she went to DR.. Pryor's hos
pital in Chester in the hopes of be-
ing benefited, but on returning
home she was confined to her bed
most of the time.
For the past several days her
death has been expected and the
end came as a relief to her intense
suffering.
Mrs. Roche was daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Cheatham who lived
at Warrenton. She was born fifty
one years ago. One brother, Mr..
Bar Cheatham of Columbia, survives.
Thirty-three years ago Wednes-
day she was happily married to Mr..
P. A. Roche. They made their home
near the city for quite long time
and for the purpose of giving their
children the advantages of the grad
ed school here they bought the
house in which they live. Mr.. Roche
and the following children are left
disconsolate: J. E. Roche, Miss
Hattie Roche of Greenwood, Willie
Pat Roche of Dublin, Ga., Misses
Mamie, Annie, Hannah and Ange-
la, Messrs. Julian, Frank, Ged-
dings and Bernard, who are at home.
Mrs. Roche was a member of the
Baptist church and was consistent
with it's teachings. She was a wo-
man of deep Christian character and
lived a noble life.
Much sympathy is felt by the
community for the family whose be-
reavement is indeed great.
No funeral arrangements have
been made as we go to press.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
LABOR LEADERS
CALLED TO HELP
Name Conference Mem
bers for Big Discus
PLAN OF REVOLUTION
Hope for Workers and Employees to
n-n T-.>xI>. - pnara and
Y OF REVOLUTION
Hope for Workers and Employees to
Dwell Together in Peace and
Unity.

Washington, Jan. 30 The ma
tional industrial conference board
through Magnus Alexander, execu-
tive secretary, and the American
Federation of Labor, through Samu'
ell Gompers, have been asked by the
department of labor to name the
conference members representing
capital and labor who will. endeavol
to outline policies which shall gov.
ern their relations during the war.
Prevention, rather than arbitra'
ton of disputes will be the aim OF
the department of labor in reorgan.
izing its administrative machinery
and obtaining the definite formula
ton of policies, to meet the promlem:
raised by the war.
A formal announcement today Of
the proposed changes in the depart
ment was in accord with the outline
already made public. The admins
tration system for avoiding indus
trial disturbance will be based or
zones with mediators in charge o1
each who will keep in close touch
with conditions and bring both sides
together before a grievance has tims
to develop serious proportions.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
GERMANS REFUSE $;;
RUSSIAN PROGRAM.
Representatives of Emperor Expect
to Be Reimbursed for Losses, But
Balk at Paying. x

Petrograd, Jan. 29.-Chairnan
Joffe, of the Russian delegation at
the Brest-Litovsk peace conference,
declared today to the Associated
Press that the conference with the
Germans on the legal phases Of
peace showed the Germans were
wholly unwilling to accept the Rus
sian program of "no contributions
and no indemnities.
CAT first" said M. Joffe, sthe Ger
mans indicated a willingness to be
reasonable, but clearer definitions
of their position showed they expect
Russia to reimburse German citizens
for losses which they had suffered
as the result of laws passed by Rus
sia, but are unwilling to pay Russia
peasants for goods commandeered
by the Germans. q
"The Germans argued that all
contributions exacted from occupied
cities and territories as well as all
acquisitions were for supporting or
der ami consequently should not be
refunded. The German members
said the Russian plan for creating
an international fund to indemnify
individuals for losses was impracti-
cable and they also declared that
submarine, Zeppelin and airplane
damages were not indemnifable."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
MR.. RISER REELECTED.

At a meeting of the Board OF
Trustees of Abb eville School Dis
trict held on Wednesday afternoon,
Mr.. D. R. Riser was unanimously
reelected as superintendent of the
schools for another year. Mr.. Riser
has been here only one year, but
his work in the schools in that time
has already told. His election is
somewhat earlier than the elections
are generally held, but it is the de-
sire of the trustees that he COM
mence early with view to strength
ening the teaching force. Teachers
for the grades and for the high
school will be elected sometime Ia
ter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
Thousands Of Men and
Women Said to Have
Struck
WORKERS QUIT JOBS @
AT MANY PLACES =. y
Nearly Half Million Persons Re-
ported on Strike IN Berlin Alone.
Little News From Austria
Italians Develop Pronoune- &
ed Success Against Austro- Is 8
German Forces. ;si

Transcending in interest even the
great victory of the Italians over the
Austriaus, apparently a large part
of Germany is IN the throes OF q
great labor upheaval, due to dissat-{
isfaction by the working classes over
the progress Of the, peace negotiar
tions and over internal political con-
ditons, generally. Throughout the
country thousands upon thousands OF
the working classes, both men and
women, have struck and many Of the;
great manufacturers and industries
are affected. = ~ 4. ~ S
In Berlin alone nearly half mil
lion persons are reported on strike
and hourly those who have quit work
are receiving reinforcement. Like.
wise in Kiel the great shipyard CEN
ter, and ,at the Hamburg iron works
and in 1. the Rhenish Westphaliasnn1s NJ
mine + ). ion workers have left their heir
jobs, sz 8
The fighting in Northern Italy
continues to favor the Italians on on
the Asiago Plateau. An intensive
artillery duel is now in progress
along the entire front. Two Aus
trian divisions were almost complste--
ly wiped out during the fighting for
the height positions and more than
$500 prisoners, six guns. and 100
machine guns fell into the hands of
the Italians. ~. + IS
Mutual bombardments and small
raiding encounters continue to fea-
ture the fighting on the other fronts.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
Not Enough.

"But that was not enough. They
admitted that it was impossible to
draw that picture. They could des.
cribe to US and bring the specifca,
tions and drawings for a piece Of
artillery, but they could not tell us
why the British theory of the use OF
artillery was by the British pre-,
ferred to that of the French. They
could not picture to US barrage OF
heavy howitzers as compared to a
barrage of 75-mm. guns. They could
not picture to us the association OF
aircraft, balloons and mobile air.
craft with artillery uses. They
could tell US about it, but even while
they told US the story grew old.
Gigantic Thing.
"The very, one thing they told us
from the very beginning to the enc
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CONTINUED on Page Three)
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FROM MT. CARMEL.

The Red Cross Auxiliary at Mt.
Carmel last week sent in 80 pairs of
pajamas and SIS bed shirts. They re-
port they are busy knitting socks
and sweaters. W..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
NO DATE FIXED
FOR NEXT DRAFT
Expansion of Army De-
pends on Two Import
ant Factors.
QUESTION OF SHIPS
AND EVENTS ABROAD
Registering Men Attaining Their Ma
jority Since War Originated, APP
proved by Senate Committee.


Washington, Jan: 30.-E&pansion
of Americas fighting forces beyond
their present strength depends upon
such factors as events abroad and
the shipping situation, Secretary Ba-
ker said Tuesday night in disclosing
that the war department has not yet
fixed date for another draft nor
even determined how many new men
shall be called.
When Mr.. Baker told the senate
military committee Monday that the
United States would have million
men in France early this year and
that in all million and half could
60 across if ships could be found to
carry them, he referred to the di.
visions now in training camps and
those already in Europe. Future
developments will decide what addi.
tional forces will be sent.
The secretary made clear his opin.
! ion that if events made it necessary
to call out more than another incre.
ment of half a million men, the ex.
ecutive's authority to draft men fol
fighting units other than reserves
would be exhausted and further leg.
islation by congress would be nee.
essary. He said, however, that un.
der the authority to call two incre,
ments of line soldiers of 100000
each and such additional numbers
for recruit battalions and specia!
units "as the. president my deem
necessary" the second draft might
bring out in all as many as million
men.
For New Registration.
The senate committee tentatively
approved legislation proposed by the
war department to provide for the
registration of youths attaining the
age of 21 years since June 5, au-
thorizing the fixing of quotas as the
basis of Class 1 of the new classi-
fication and empowering the presi-
dent to call men needed for special
military or other work. Maj. Gen.
E. H. Crowder, provost marshal gen.
eral appearing to explain the bills,
told the committee it was proposed
to hold a new drawing to establish
the order of liability of the new reg
istrants. When the new men have
been given their serial numbers,
their names will be inserted in the
classes to which they may be assign
ed according to a plan being worked
out.
It is assumed, General Crowder
said, that most of the new regis
trants will fall into Class 1, giving
that class this year a total of some
100000 men. From Class l, it is
proposed to take the next and any
future drafts.
In a formal mmorandum present.
ing his views, the general, also dis
approved suggestions that the regis
tration be extended to men beyond
the age of 81, saying the effort of
classification is great and so expen-
s;ve and the number of persons past
81 years without being called into
so small that the task would not be
worth while.
Although Secretary Baker relter-
ated his desire to have exempted
registered men who reach the age of
81 vars without being called into
the military service, the committee
refused to include such provision
in the legislation. General Crowder
disapproved the suggestion.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01
Gigantic Thing.

"The very one thing they told us
from the very beginning to the end
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01

"It is easily imagined that we
might have perfected an army over
here and carried it across the ocean
and found it wholly unadapted to
its task, and it might well have been
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-02-01

Paris, Jan. 31.-Twenty persons
were killed and so injured in last
nights air raid, it is announced Of
fcially.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27
Enforce License Tax
Under City Ordnance

Taxi drivers, jitney drivers aud all
others who operate automobiles for
hire are looking for trouble if they do
not pay their annual license of SIS. ae-
cOrding to instructions issued to Chief
of Police J. A. Foland by the city at
torney, B. w. Macy.
The instructions read that the chief
is to arrest all drivers who cannot
show their license today. In Salem
there are about II automobiles operat'
ing for hire and so far this year, the
owners have chosen to ignore the. law
providing for a SIS annual license.
This ordinance was passed in 1913
and heretofore the auto owners have
been inclined to pay their license fees.
But so far this year, only two have
complied with the la~.
There is a fine of $40 for violating
the ordinance and with the orders
Chief Foland has received, the owners
who have autos for hire are facing the
proposition of complying with the law
and paying the annual fee Of $l5 or
taking chance at the $50 fine or of
beating the law.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Mum, accom-
panied by Mrs R. E. Lee ;Neiner and
small son, Milton. returned last nAght
from a week end trip to Neskowin'
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27
Oregon Pioneers In
Annual State Reunion

The 46th reunion of the Oregon Pion-
t.r association will be held June 20
81 Portland in the public auditorium.
TIE announcement is made that all per-
sons coming to or born in the. original
,,r.,iory Of Oregon up to 1859 inclusive
ARE eligible to membership without re-
gard 10 their present residence. Mem
'crs!,ip applications may be had by
Writing the sOtlttary, George II. Hims,
auditorium, Portland.
The program for the day will include
an address of welcome by the mayor OF
Portland and response of w. H. II. Du-
fur, 1859, president of the association.
The annual address win be delivered
by Judge Fred W. Wilson of The Dal-
les, SON Of Judge j. G. and Mrs. Eliza
beth Wilson, pioneers of 1852 and 1851.
As special service, there will be
greetings to Mrs. Rebecea j. Barger, a
pioneer Of lS47, who was crowned
''mother of Oregon" last year. She is
now 80 years old.
There win be "Klosehe Muek-a-
muck in the auditorium at 1880 clock
by the organized Woman s auxiliary of
the Oregon Pioneer Association. After
the Klosche- Muek-a-Muek" " there
win be the social hour, "hi-yu wa.wa
Ihi-yu he-he. In the evening at 1880
o clock there viii be the annual business
meeting and election of officers.
The annual camp fire win begin at
8 o. clock in the evening, past president
T. t. Geer, ls4s, presiding. At this camp
fire five minute addresses will be made
by pioneers and old time melodies will
be sung. Also Chinook songs, old time
and pioneer fiddhng.
The oldest male pioneer win receive
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27

a prize and also the oldest pioneer
couple. Those relieving prizes hereto
fole are barred.
The Indian war veterans will hold
their annual meeting at the Masonic
Compile ON June 10, with a banquet at
noon and a business session in the af-
ternoon.
Fol information regarding both meet
ings, write George H. Hines, secretary,
Auditoriom, Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27
SINN FEIN GERMAN
CONTINUED from page one)

eyed me supieiously, but did not stop
their drilling.
= couple of miles down the road, a
palr of lookouts on bicycles dogged the
steps of several policemen, ready to
warn the drilling men should the police
show any hostility.
In front of Dublin churches, Sunday
girls sold anti-conscription flags. Thru.
cut the day small boys marched behind
fife and drum corps bearing the Sim
Eein eolors and at night groups of young
men sang soldier songs in Saekvillt
sleet. l myself saw girls marching and
drilling after they had been in church
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27
OREGON GUARD DIFFERS

Continued from page one)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27
THIRTY-FTVE BILLION
Continued from page one)

issued Inasmueh as the total authorize
tons and appropriations will not be
spent within the year, this sum, congress
sional leaders said, will doubtless see
the government through.
Congress is unhappy but yielding to
the inevitable in the tax bill fight. Pre-
sident Wilson this week is expected to
announce his program for taxation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27

An entertaining program TO oa gwen
Mt Union hall tomorrow night is that
being arranged by the Royal Hagh-
landers as a benefit for the members
of the lodge, who are in the service.
Tho proceeds win be used to pay the
assessments Of soldiers, who belong to
the ROYAL Highlanders. The program
which begins at Sis aud will be fol
lowed by dancing, numbers an unusual
Iy fine choice of selections as follows:
Overture by the orchestra; Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Lee. Mr. and Mrs. Miller
Bcvier, Earl Wrosen, ". II. Mills
Vocal solo, Frances Ward.
Number BY the orchestra
Reading. David Howard
Vocal solo, ]. C. Taeger,
Address by c. NJ. Headrieks OF
Portland. state manager Of the Royal
Dance in costume. Highland Fling,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27

be uniformed.
Hence for convenience it is well to re-
member that the three military forces
for state duty are as follows:
Oregon Guard, similar to the old Conn
pany NJ.
Oregon Home Guard, same as special
deputy sheriffs. No company in Salem.
Oregon Military Police, state con-
stabulary or police, giving its entire
time for police duty in any part of the
state.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27
C0REGA
Holds False Teeth Firmly
In Mouth

Gums shrink or swell and plates be
come loose, which is no fault Of the
Dentist. An application of COREGA
sifted evenly on the Dental Plate re-
lieves these conditions. 1t holds the
Plate firmly and comfortably in posi-.
ton. Also promotes mouth hygiene.
25c at Drug Stores and Dental Sup
ply Houses. Your Druggist can get it
from his wholesaler. Free sample
from Corega Chemical Co., Cleveland
0hio.-Adv.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27

The Oregon Guard includes two bat
talions under the command of Colonel
North of Portland. Lieutenant Colonel
A. T. Woolpert is second in command
of the Second Battalion including the
three companies in Salem and Company
H of Silverton, with A. A. Hall as ma
jOr. Company l has been organized at
Stayton with 100 members, but has not
as yet been attached to any battalion,
All companies in the Oregon Guard will
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27

Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Haaek and MIR.
and Mrs. Louis Josse motored down
from Portland yesterday. They were
the guests of Mrs. Pauline Josse for
the day. Accompanying them to sa'
lem was Mrs. Clifford Farmer, who has
been enjoying a few weeks visit in
Portland.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-05-27
BELL:ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. Druggists
refund money if it fails. 25c

Martel Ship.
EuphOneum solo, Ivan Martin.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-07
GET STATISTICS
ON LIVING COST
Wage Commission Has I'M
mense Amount of Data
On Subject
tBy Associated Press.) )

washington, March THE most
extensive investigation into living
costs ever undertaken in this coun-
try has been made by the railroad
wage commission in it's search for
information on which to base recon-
mendations for wage increases. More
than 500 newspapers and every cham
ber of commerce in the United States
were called on by the committee to
furnish data on the rise I'm prices.
"The result was astonishing, -
Secretary Lane. chairman, said to-
day. I'VE found some families saw
ing money on incomes OF $500
year"
f Elaborate charts OF wages paid by
railrOads show that i'm the United
States approximately per cent OF all
railroad workers receive about $50 a
month, the percentage increasing as
WAGES advance until 1-2 per cent
are paid from $61 to 265 a month.
When wages reach $3.50 a month, the
man In each division as the pay
advances SIS, total less than / per
cent Of the entire number
For the first time in history, an
.ccurate census of all railroad work
ars has been taken. showing that L.
1850. 900 men and women are employed
In transportation.
The recommendation OF the COM
mission to the director general viii
be final.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-07
German Success Will Re-
suit in Loss of Liberties
Gained by Revolution
RUMANIAN TREATY
BEING OUTLINED
No Mention Is Made of Any
Change in the Present
Dynasty
CBy Assoelated Press.1

Vologda, Russia, March e.
CWednesday.)-In a public statement
to the people Of Vologda today on
the international situation as 1t af-
fects Russia, David r. Francis, the
American ambassador, said: Amer
lea has no plans or desires for ter
ritorial conquest in Russia. While
the present government has never
been formally recognized by my gov
ernment or any of the allies, both
Premier Lenine and Foreign Minis
ter TrotzlSy are aware, because l so
advised them, that l had recon-
mended to my government that 1t
recognize any government the Rus
sian people might select and would
also earnestly urge that material
assistance be rendered to such gov
ernment, provided that it would
continue the war against the central
powers. ....
s'The success Of Germany would
result in the loss by the Russian
people Of All the liberties they have
gained by the revolution. Conse-
Quently the free people of the United
States sincerely hope that the severe
terms of the separate peace imposed
by Germany will not be ratified by
the Russian people"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-03-07
Missing Patrol
Returns Safely
To, OWn Trenches
(By Associated Press. }

With the American Army in
France, Wednesday, March g.
An American patrol comprising
one officer and eight men which
had been missing since last night
In the sector northwest of Toul
suddenly emerged from a shell
hole close to the German lines
today and made a dash across
No Mans Land, without a shot
being fired at them.
It was noon when the patrol
carried out its rush to the Am
erican line. The mems COM
rades, looking on, expected
every second to see them wiped
out and their safe return was an
agreeable surprise. They ex-
planned that they had lost their
way in the dark.
The enemy artillery has not
resumed it's activity. The Am
erican guns today effectively
shelled the enemy first lines and
also a town behind the German
lines, where buildings their
troops were using were destroy
ed.
There was much aerial activity
throughout the day, the Ameri-
can anti-aircraft battlers driY-
ing off a number of enemies.