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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26

While IN certain city over here, I
visited large cathedral and saw
cruclfix Of beaten gold. | was told
IL was the largest and oldest crucifix
IN the world. Its value was one mil
ION dollars. All around it were cru
clfixes of a smaller size, all of gold
The inside of this church was the most
beautiful l ever saw.
We are still hard at work defeatinp
"Oid Fritzie." Sometimes our bodies
and minds are over-worked, and we
are sick and tired of this war But our
spirits are never lowered We are for
one end, and that is to conquer the
German people. Let come what NAV.
what may seem hard, we are willing
10 work Tor this cause. | think the
Whole EXpedltlonary Force is led by
determination. And after going thru
what we did this winter we can stand
any kind of hardships without losing
our spirit.
How is Bill, and all the kids at
home? Guess Bill is almost ready for
school isn't he? And what are you
people doing to amuse yourselves
these days. A very few young men re-
nam around home, now / suppose.
And guess those who are not already
called will be called soon.
Has the city" changed much?
Don't guess ! would know the old
town after being away SO long. am
coming back soon to look it over, as
soon as we leave France.
Give my best Regards to all the
boys and girls, and tell them | was
asking about them. If you see Nc
Laurin, ask him if he is going to
save his daughter for me. Give my
love to Leila, Lucy and Shelby, and
write soon.
Devotedly,
CROSWELL.
2nd Lieut. T. s. R.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
SECTY. BAKER IS PLEASED

Washington, June 25.-Between IS
and 70 per cent of the 100000 AmeYi-
can soldiers who have been sent to
France are actual combatant troops,
Secretary Baker said today. "These
figures are necessarily rough esti-
mates," he said. Naturally l would
not care to deal with specific figures
Mr. Baker called attention to the
fact that tomorrow will be the ami
versary of the landing of the first
American division in france. ~ re-
gard the achievements of the past
year as entirely satisfactory" he
said.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
Large Stocks on Hand Despite Heavy
Shipments
THIS STATE 51,12o,ooo LBS.
Growth in Tobacco Has Not kent Pace
With Growth lin
Population

Washington, June 24.--Small dan
ger OF tobacco shortage. despite tre-
mendous amounts being shipped
abroad to the army, seems to be shown
IN pepcrt on the inuustry by the
bureau of the census disclosing that
stocks On hand at the beginning #
this year amounted to l,ITG, ,234, ,637
pounds, an increase Of 1875 per cent
over last year.
Total production for 1917 was L.
l96,46l 900 pounds, Of whicn rs pcr
cent was chewing, smoking, snuff and
export types, 19 per cent cigar types
and per cent imported types. The
ica mig II c:\ idual type was that PFC
Virginia, North Carolina and Soulh
Carolina" c" which there was reprrt.
ed 428,913,604 pounds, or 36.5 per cent
OF the total. Burley tobacco contrib
uted 177,206,8O0 pounds or ]5.1 PEI
cent, and the tobacco classed as clark
fired, as grown in Clarksvillc, Hop
kinsville, and~ Paducah districts"
amounted to 117,118,386 pounds, or
10 per cent.
Leading tobacco States and the es,i-
mated amounts grown by them arc
as foiloWs' Kentucky, 4I6,GO0,0U
pounds; North Carolina, 2O4 ,750, 900
pounds: virginia, 129 800, 900 pounds;
ONO, 99,072,000, pounds; Tennessee,
81 saS ;Sdo,ooo doS pounds; Pennsylvania, 58,-
10000 pounds; Wisconsin, 45, 1856 600
pounds; Connecticut, 29,540,O0O, and
Maryland 22,594,000 pounds. The
acreage estimated for these states
ranged from 474,000 for Kentucky to
Fl 900 for Connecticut, and the pro
duction per acre from 400 pounds for
Connecticut and Pennsylvania to 64O
pounds for North Carolina. The high
er yields are obtained, as rule in the
localities producing the high-priced
types used in the manufacture Of ci-
gars.
Daring the past three-quarters of a
century the growth in tobacco pro-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
ITALIANS CLEAN PIAVE
RIVER BANK OF THE
AUSTRIAN HORDES
Italians on the Offensive in Mountain
Regions Have Made Notable
Gains
lNFLICT HEAVY CASUALTIES
Aastrians Claim All Attacks Repulseli
Say They Have Taken
$4,000 Prisoners

The Italians have at last cleared
the remaining Austrian rear guards
from the west bank of the Piave river
and now are in possession Of the en-
tire river front from the Montello pla-
teau to the sea. At last accounts their
forces which crossed the stream in
pursuit of the retreating Austrians
were still harassing them, inflicting
heavy. casualties end forcing the en-
emy TO continue his disortlerly retreat
Fatef however, has turned some
what its balance III favor CT the Aus
TRANS for the Piave river again has
F1sen and some of the pcntoon bridges
the Italians had thrown across the
stream have been carried awav mak-
ing impossible the quick pursuit and
The crushing of the Austric.rs, which
Gen. Diaz had counted on. The Aus
TRANS are declared to be rushing an
reserves from the east.
Austria's Claims
The Austrian war office admits re-
verse along the Piavc, but announces
that the rctrograde movement has
peen carried out in accordance with
plans and without loss Of material. 1t
is added that the Austrians have taxi
en- more than $4,000 prisoners from
the Italians since June Is, and that
the aggregate losses of the Italians
IN the fighting at the lowest estimate
is 10000 men.
In Mountain Region
Holding the upper hand along the
borders OF the Venetian plain, the Ital-
lans have turned on the offensive
against the enemy in the mountain
region and are attacking on various
sectors. Notable gains of ground have
been made and in addition to heavy
casualties inflicted on the enemy a
large number Of Austrians have been
made prisoner and sixteen machine
guns have been captured, according to
fome. The Austrian war office, how
ever, asserts that all attacks in this
region have been repuIsed.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
ALCOLU news NOTES

We are having some hot weather.
Everything is needing rain, especially
the gardens Several of the ladies
are complaining about their gardens
being burned up.
Mrs. Lula Nettles OF Columbia.
spent the day with her brother, Mr..
J. G. Harvin, and her sisters, Mrs.
Julia Hinson and Miss Alice Rarvin
last Thursday.
Mr.. Willie Craig and Mrs. 3. N.
Stewart, Of Alcolu, visited relatives 8
and friends at New Zion, Saturday
and Sunday.
Mr.. Boyd Stewart and his sister
Aline, spent Sunday with their aunt,
Mrs. E. D. Law, at Elliott, s. C.
Miss Edith Minis is off to her horne
for few weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings spent Sun
day with relatives in Sumter.
Mrs. w. j. Floyd has returned TO
her now home at Florence
Mr.. Vernon Hodge OF Colu.r bis
spent Sunday with his parents.
Miss Marie Stewart has returned
home after visiting friends in Sumter.
Miss Emmie Hinson CT Columbia
spent Sunday with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Hinson.
Mr.. K. p. Doyle left for his home
at Timmonsville Monday morning.
Miss Aline Stewart has accepted a
position as clerk with the D. ". Al
derman Company store.
Mr.. Hay Harrington, Of Camp Sc
-Vler stopped in Alcolu Sunday on his
way to visit his sister, Mrs. MclIaur-
IN Lowder.' Hay looks well, and saws
ne Will soon cross the ocean. Nav God
oless and protect all our BOYS in cross
ing over, and save all.
Little Hayward Reed has been on
the sick list, but he is bette, now.
We had the pleasure OF listen NJ. tc
a spl,,ldid sermon ut the Clare,Iion
Baptist Church Sunday night by Dr.
Jamlson, Of the Connie Maxwell Or.
phanage. He spoke of the great work
that has been and is being done at
that most wonderful orphanase. which
we Bapt:svs should feei proud OF.
Miss Matte Craig spent Sunday in
-3lcolu. 80
Miss Alice Harvin has been ON The
SICK list for several days, tut is i'm.
proving now.
Mr.. T. P. Craig is visiting his BOYS
in Columbia.
-W-S-S
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
WOODEN VESSEL LAIlNCHE,E,
FIRST Built Under Government Goa
tract at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Fla, June 24.-1he
Dancey, the first wooden hull steamer
to be built here under governrneI,t.
contract, was launched from the wavs
OF the j. J. Murdock Ship Buildinc
Company shortly before noon today
WITHIN ten minutes after the Dancey
was launched the keel of another yes.
sci was laid.
The Dancey is 304 feet in length
and will develop a speed Of ID knots
per hour. She will be In COMMISSION
within the next twenty days her
.hullderS announced.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
BLIZZARD IN ARGENTINA
Snow Storm Playing Havoc in South
America

Buenos Aires. June 24..-A snow
storm that began Saturday developeI
into a terrific blizzard throughout
Southern South America doing rra1t.
damage on land and spreading ha, O.
among Tie shipping along the SOUL.
ern coast. Nothing afloat has vet
been able to enter or leave Montev,,l-
&C harb?r. An American merchant
man anchored here was forced t. sig
mai Tor assistance to prevent h.. be.
mg s3rn from re, :hoor1ngs. Vrnrlcss
calls were received from several larp,
ships at sea.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
SUGAR ADMINISTRATIONS

Washingto, June 25.-Food Ad-
mnlstartor Hoover has selected G. 4.
Labriskie of the milling division of
the administrator to become sugar
administrator, and direct enforce nent
OF drastic new sugar regulations
whlch are to be announcer shortly et-
fective July /.
1t was learned today that Mr.. "a
briskie probably will work out zon-
ing plan for distribution. 1t will be
the aim to have beet sugar consumed
IN beet country and cane sugar in
cane country.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
TREMENDOUS PEACH CROP
Production in Georgia This Year Nav
Break Record

Washington, June 25.-The Georgia
peach crop this year is probably the
largest on record, a Department Of
Agriculture report today stated. A
crop of 6,392,000 bushels, or about
one-:seventh Of the entire country's
production was forecast from June |
conditions for Georgia. Last year
4,716,0O0 bushels were produced, and
IN 1912 the crop was 6,175,O0O.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
ENGINEER UNDER ARREST
Charged With Manslaughter
Wrecking Circus Train

Hammond, Ind, June 25.-Alonzo
Seargent, engineer of the train which
caused the disaster to the circus
train near Gary, Ind, last Saturday,
was arrested charged with man
slaughter while at the inquest TODAY.
Seargant, called as witness, declined
to teatify on advice OF counsel.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
ADVOCATES WAR ON TURK

Washington, June 24.--Representa
tive Fess, Of Ohio, speaking in the
House today, advocated the closing of
the bulgarian embassy in Washington
and a declaration of war on Turkey
and declared that Japan and the
onfhed States should go hand in hand
INTO Russia
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
U-BOATS OFF COAST
BROUGHT RECRUITS
Enlisted Personnel of Navy Now To-
tails 100000
STATEMENT BY MIR. DANIELS
Enfistments in Naval Reserves Total.
ed 1906; Marine Corps Was
Swelled to $4,000

Washington, June 23.-The appear
ance Of German submarines off the
Atlantic coast and the exploits of the
marines in France have so stimulated
recruiting that the enlisted personnel
OF the navy now totals 0,000-2G,-
285 officers and 423,808 men.
Secretary Daniels announced TO-
night that enlistments in the naval
reserves the first week Of this month
when it became known that the sea
wolves were preying on shipping off
the American coast, totalled 14,406, a
record for this branch Of the service,
while in the following week 12,30S
me nwere added.
Enlistments in the marine corps
have brought the total strength of the
corps to approximately $4,000 men,
Recruiting is proceeding so briskly
at the stations throughout the coun-
strength to the 75,5OO authorized in
Guilty in speedily bringing the corps
the naval appropriation bill
Enlisted Strength
The enlisted strength of the Various
branches oF the 1aval serv e were
given by Nj. naHie,s as follows:
Branches Officers Enlisted
Regular navy - ---9,204 20H, ,79S
Naval reserves ----14,704 l4S.505
Marine corps - 1854 1S,5U5
Nat. naval reserves f95 1900
Coast guard 228 G,0U0
-W-S-S-
mr.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26
See Anxious Days
Ahead for Allies

Lloyd George Expects Next Blow to
Fall Soon
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-06-26

PRESIDENT FAVORS RECESS
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
UNEMPLOYMENT GREAT DANGER
 FOR SOME TIME
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.--Nathan Smyth. assistant director of the fede- ral employment service, stated today that the greatest danger confronting the United States for the next six months would be the unemployment of the large number of men that would be discharged from the service Due to the idleness of several hund- red thousand men he believed that greater vigilance on the part of the peace officials would have to be ob- served, as some of the men would likely become put to sore straits because of lack of work
 After that period the problem would be solved thru large number of foreigners leaving for their own countries to take advantage of the change in conditions occasioned by the war. Smyth stated that he be- lieved that immigration to the United States this year would be less than at any time within the past fifty years.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
MANY FUNCTIONS
 BEING PLANNED
 TO ENTERTAIN
(The Associated Fress)

PARIS, Dec. 9.-The French gov ernment Is planning entertainment on an elaborate scale for President Will son during his sojourn in the French capital. Already the state dinner has been planned, at which will be present all of the heads of the world powers. Official calls will be includ- ed in the program and it is probable that a gala night at the opera will be held.
 It is expected that the President will arrive at Brest next Saturday. President Poincare and other officials will be present to welcome him to the soil of France. In honor of the Presidents arrival several of the large establishments have announced a gen. eral holiday. and it is probable that the entire nation will hold the same observance.
 On the arrival of the American peace delegation it is expected that the celebration in honor of that event will be the largest ever held in the history of the French nation. The city is fast assuming a holiday ap- pearance. flags and bunting being profusely displayed with the tri-color and the Stars and Stripes flying side by side.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
TROUBLE BREWING AT COLOGNE;
 GERMANS SHOCKED WHEN TROOPS
 COMPEL THEM SALUTE BELClANS

AK LA CdAPELLE, Dec. 9.-A hurried call was sent this place from Cologne calling for strong detac of troops maintain order The seriousness of the disturbance is stated in the message although reports received that the Red faction had started rioting
 BRITISH TROOPS DESPATCHED
 As the call received several companies oi British troops placed aboard fast trains and despatched for Cologne The train given the right of way all other rolling stock and the distance is great believed that full report will be received concerning the urgency of the call
 ARTILLERY TAKEN I.ONG
 With the troops taken several pieces of light lery and many machine guns with sufficient oper ate hem It is believed that another large detachment will ready sent
 ARE NOT OVERPLEASED
 AK LA CFIAPELLE, Dec 9-The German citizens city by the allied troops The British forces have occupied the city for the past few days and in complete control
 OBJECT TO MARTIAL LAW
 The citizens whole making objections to the establishment of martial law, especially under the British whom they deest deeply They are much galled by the yoke placed upon them and claim that is an injustice as peace is practically declared
 GERMANS ARE SHOCKED
 large force of Begans arrived here today to strength en the British troops. Those of the population who standing on the sidewalks Were shocked when they ordered stand down in e streets and when the Belgian troops marehing by or whenever Belgian officer approached Upon remonstratng against being com peed to do the bidding of their keepers they informed that the people of Belgium and other places occupied by the Germans were forced T do the German officers and troops and that the dgny only fitting reprisa of what others had to oj6ndergo.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
ON
 AMERICA NOW
 BEING NOTICED
(The Associated Press)

BERNIE. Dec. 9.-Many publications printed in the German and French languages in Switzerland are giving the widest publicity to America thru the medium of their representatives which have been for some time in the United States and are now back with their papers.
 The results of the observations of these correspondents are giving the people a different insight to the American nation than ever before and it is thot that much good will come of the articles.
 During their stay in the United States the correspondents were the guests of the committee on public in. formation. To that organization they give high praise for the courtesies shown.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
ROYAL MANSION
 AT DISPOSAL OF
 THE PRESIDENT
(The Associated Press)

PARIS. Dec. 9.-Provision for the accommodation of President and Mrs. Wilson have been completed. They will occupy during their stay in Paris the mansion of Prince and Princess Murat. which has been placed at the disposal of the chief executive of the United States.
 The President will have much se- clusion as the house is enclosed with a stone wall ten feet high and all approaches permit of . close guard being maintained. A guard of honor from the American troops will be stationed at tho mansion. camping on the large graveled area in front of the building. A force of the sig nal corps are now installing . com plete telephone system turnout the building. which will bs connected with the city lines.
 The mansion is one of tho best appointed in tho city of Paris. the rooms containing many antiques of priceless value. Tho sleeping apart ments are furnished with hugo four poster beds which require steps for them to be occupied. Elaborate con. servatories are at the rear of the mansion. filled with blooming flowers and all manner of hothouse produce.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
PRESIDENT HOLDS JURISDICTION OVER FISHERIES OF ALASKA IS
 DECISION OF SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON, Dec o.-By recent decision of the supreme court of the United States in which the decision o1 federal court upheld the President has the power to grant the exclusive fishing rights in public waters
 INDIAN GRANT CAUSES CONTENTION
 The point at issue wherein the President had set aside the surrounding the Annette islands fo he exclusive use of the Metakata ndans which acton was taken exception by the Alaska Pacific Fisheries com panv on the grounds that the President assisted in the ex cson of the fishing company from the of the waters adjacent to the island and also prevented the from erecting canney plant place selected by them on one of the islands.
 FEDERAL COURT SUSTAINS ACTION
 The matter was taken law and the federal court be- fore which tried rendered the decision that the set ting aside of those for the exclusive of the In dian tribes was within the jurisdiction of the President An appeal was taken by the company the supreme court of the United States which, after due deliberation the points at issue sustained the decision of the federal court
 PROCLAMATION HAD BEEN MADE
 The establishing of these waters for the exclusive use of the Indians Metlakatla for their salmon fishing had been made by Presidential proclamation and the fishing company sought the legality of such action by suit The decision rendered sets rest all doubt to the power of the chief executive in establishing fishing rights of the natives for food that of corporations for gain.
 INJUNCTION MADE PERMANENT
 To prevent the fishing company from depicting their fish supply the Metakata tribe had injunction served the company prevent their taking any fish from the aside for their The decision of the carried with it the making of the injunction of permanent nature.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
OF
 GERMANY FEWER
(The Associated Press)

LONDON, Dec. 9.-As required by the terms of the armistice there was surrendered to the allies last week two thousand German aeroplanes of the most recent make.
 Germany has suffered considerable losses in her air fleet. both by sur. render and combat. The British claim to have destroyed during the war g. 06O machines of all classes and to have downed out of control 1,174 machines. The total losses of Ger many in this branch of the service during the war are stated to be over six thousand machines. Some of the best pilots of the service met their deaths thru the effectiveness of the allies air squadron.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
HAILED
 AS PRESIDENT
 GERMAN NATION
(The Associated Press)

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 9.-Chancel- Tor Ebert is hailed as the first presi- dent of Germany by the soldiers and workmen's party. A big demonstra- tion on the part of the constituents of that class was held in the streets of Berlin showing that he is their choice.
 In an address before . large gath. ering of the soldiers and workmen's council the chancellor stated that be- fore he accepted the honor he would first confer with the government, and if it was agreeable to the government he would accept.
 Perhaps no other person in Ger many received such . demonstration of popularity as Ebert who spoke feelingly on the honor which was rendered him.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
DUNCAN LEFT FORTUNE
 TO HIS CHARGE
(The Associated Press)

SEATTLE. Dec. 9.-The will of the late Father William Duncan was ad. mitted to probate here today. By the provisions of the will the entire estate. $146.179. was left in . per. petual endowment for the benefit of the natives at Metlakatla. among whom he labored for over sixty years.
 H. c. Strong. of Ketchikan. was named as one of the trustees.
 Father Duncan was the best known of all the religious instructors in Alaska and over sixty years ago took up his work with the Indians at Met. lakatla. at which place he established a mission. Under his tutelage the natives made great advances in self government end h othsv vayv.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
BIG FLEET TO
 ACT AS CONVOY
(The Associated Press)

WASHINGTON. Dec. 9.-Under command of Admiral Sims a large meet the transport George Washing. ton, hearing the President. and com. bine with the present convoy to form the guard of honor to Brest. When the merge has been made the entire fleet will be under the command of Admiral Mayo.
 The fleet that will meet the Wash. ingtou will consist of nine battleships of the line and thirty destroyers, making one of the most powerful representations of sea power that America has ever had in foreign wa. ters.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-12-16
WILL RESTRAIN
 OTHER SEIZURE
(The Associated Press)

NEW YORK. Dec. 9.-The Com mercial Pacific Cable company have injunction for restraining Postmaster General BurelsOn from further con Lrol of the cables between San Fran CISCO and the Orient.
 It is set forth that the government has already taken over the Atlantic lines and should the Pacific lines be taken over it will greatly hamper the commercial utility of the line for the public.