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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
PRESIDENT SEES DEMONSTRATION
 OF SUB ATTACK

On Board U. s. S. George Washing ton, Monday, Dec. g, D. m.-(By Wireless to Associated Press)-Presi- dent Wilson stood on the bridge of the George Washington this after noon and saw United States destroyer stage a thrilling demonstra- lion of the work of repulsing a sub marine attack.
 A touch of realism was given by the drill of the men on board the liner and the conveying ships. The great liner was gliding through the tropical waters like chip on a duck pond when bugles and alarm bells called the men to battle stations. President Wilson was taken to the bridge by Captain McCauley so that he might get a better view of the demonstra- tion.
 far astern suddenly leaped forward, her tunnels beIching smoke and white spray dashing from her bow as she tore through the water at clip of 30 knots an hour. AS the de- stroyer came abeam of the liner, depth bombs were dropped and great geysers were thrown high into the | air as the warship zig-zagged it's way through the waters beneath which was supposed to turk the enemy sub marine. Each explosion was distinctly felt on board the George Washington. The concussions sounded like heavy blows being struck against the side of the vessel.
 President Wilson was most inter- ested in the demonstration and asked questions about 1t, going into the most minute detail
 The George Washington will pass into the Azores tomorrow morning and will turn northward on the last leg of the voyage There will be no | stop at the Azores
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
FINDS FLAWS
 IN DRY ARMOR
Authority On Constitutional Law Calls Attention to Unconstitutionality of the Pending Measure.

In the Ohio Law Report of the cur rent issue, Aaron A. Ferris, Cincinnati attorney, has the leading article, in which he discusses the prohibition amendment passed by Congress re- gently. He takes the position the amendment was not legally and con- additionally adopted by Congress, in that there was not cast a two-thirds vote of tht entire membership of the House of Representatives and of the Senate. He also advances the opin- ion until Congress adopts the amend ment legally action by the states rati- flying the alleged" amendment can be of no force or validity
 MT. Ferris says in part:
 "A vital question affecting the foun- dation of representative government in these United States doubtless will come up for consideration by the Gen eral Assembly of Ohio, when the pro- posed amendment to the Federal Con- stitution known as the prohibition amendment is brought before that body
 New York Raises Question
 "A serious question has been raised in the General Assembly of New York by Hon. Eliot Tuckerman, who con- tends the prohibition amendment was not legally and constitutionally before the state for action because the two Houses of Congress had voted to sub init this amendment by a minority of the Senate and less than the required f number of the House when the consti- tuition requires that amendments must be submitted by two-thirds of both Houses.
 "Certihcates from the Clerks of the Senate and House indicate AT of the ss Senators voted yea and voted nay on the proposal and of 43S mem- bers of the House only 282 voted for the proposal. A simple calculation in arithmetic shows GA would be two thirds of the members of the Senate and 2Ss would be two-thirds of the House.
 "The question involved in this pro. posed amendment are so momentou: and vital as to call for elaborate argu. ment. It might well be argued tht proposed amendment trenches upor sumptuary legislation and paternal ism. For example,if the Federal con stitution can be amended to prohibi the sale and manufacture of intoxi eating liquors, what is to prevent tn, proposal by Congress and submission to the Legislatures of the 4S states O -an amendment prohibiting the manu fracture and sale of cigarettes, or pro viding that the people shall go tt church at least once every Sunday
 'The simple inquiry is, what doe Article of the Constitution meal when is says 'two-thirds of botl Houses are required to propos amendments to the constitution? Bu according to the certification of tn Clerks of the Senate and House, les than two-thirds of both Houses pro posed the Prohibition Amendment.
 "We need look no further than tn sections and paragraphs quoted fror N Articles 1, 2 and 5 for light as to wha the constitution means when it pro Vides for the method of amending tn constituion. A search for judicial de cision defining the terms, majority pr 'two-thirds' fail to disclose thei
 Dreaming has been determined jud
 ally.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
AMERICANS ENTER MAVEN.

London, Monday, Dec. 9-American forces entered Maven, near Coblenz, on Friday. This was reported by the Wolff Bureau of Berlin as an entry into Mayence. The Wolff beureau re- ports that newspaper representatives at Treves called at American head quarters. there on Dec. at the re- quest of the American commander, They were told that the Americans wished to avoid interference with the liberty of the press and the public generally and assured that there was desire that matters should remain normal in the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
SECOND GENERAL
 STRIKE IN CUBA

Havana, Dec. 10-Street car traffic ceased on all lines in this city shortly after midnight as aresult of the fail- ure of the government arbitration commission to settle the conflict be- tween the Cuban Railway Company and its employees. The strike move nent begun by the transportation em- ployes will be followed later today by all other union men, according to an- nouncement.
 Apparently the second general strike in Cuba within a month is be- gun. The union of linotypists. has voted to join in the general tie-up and it Is possible that Havana again will be without newspapers tonight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
RAILWAY WORKERS TO HAVE NEW
 PERMANENT WAGE SCALE SOON
Director Carter Claims Changed Attitude of Workers
 Since Government Control; Old Theory of Inevitable
 Necessity of Strikes to Reach Agreements Exploded.

New York, Dec. --Establishmen of permanent wage rates for the 100000 railway workers of the United States, to continue atfer the cost of living has decreased is the aim of the United States Railroad Administra- tion according to W. s. Carter, Direc- tor of the Division of Labor, who speaks here today on '"The EffectA of Federal Control on Railway Labor" before the Academy of Political Sci ence.
 MT. Garter, in his address, in which he outlined what Director General McAdoo had accomplished for railway workers during the past il months of Federal control, and in making note of the fact that under the existing Congressional act the lines will pass back to Federal control on or before q months after the declaration of peace, expressed the hope that the rights and aspirations of latDr in the operation of the railroads will receive due consideration if Congress decides to enact additional legislation affect | ing them"
 Workers Depressed
 The government, said MT. Carter, took over the railroads with ma jority of employees mentally depressed and educated by experience to be- lieve in the theory of the strike and it has taken time and patience to con- vince them that under Federal con trol justice will prevail, without strike or threats of strike"
 This change of attitude on the part ! 4Ioo lrar roi6 IIy<ll due in no small measure to the or ganization by Mr. McAdoo of Railway Boards of Adjustment composed of an equal representation selected by the labor unions and the regional direc- tors of the United States Railroad Ad- ministration.
 Strikes Believed Inevitable.
 Tt was with the belief" declared MT. Garter, that deadlocks were in evitable that some railroad men of long experience, both officials and em- ployes, doubted the practicability Ot the plan but experience has not pro- duced a single failure of these boards of adjustment to reach decisions ac- ceptaIbIe to both sides. The deter imitation of the members of these boards to be fair has made deadlocks Iavoidable.
 Back of that, the chief executives of the employees organizations are de- serving of much of the credit for sue cess, for they have said, in effect, tc their respective representatives whom they have elected. for these adjust ment boards: You are no longer ar advocate You are now a judge
 Standard Wage Scale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
AUTHORIZE EMBARGO.

Washington, Dec. 10-An embargo on hog shipments to the Union Stock Yards, Chicago, until Thursday, was authorized today by the railroad ad- ministration.
 The yards now have enough ac- emulation on hand and in transit to keep them busy until Thursday and the embargo to prevent serious con- gestion was recommended by the bu- reau of markets of the department of agriculture and stock yards officials. Shipments will be resumed Thursday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
PERsH1NG's CoMdUNIoUE.

Washington, Dec. 10-The Ameri- can army of occupation marching into Germany has reached the Rhine, General Pershing under date of last night reported:
 ''The American Third Army con- tinuing its advance into Germany to- day reached the Rhine from Roland seek to Brohl, and at nightfall was or the general line: Rolandseck-Broh -Wassenach- -Munstermaifeld Rhefn' bollen"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
RECEPTION TO
 WILHELM COMEDY

Paris, Monday, Dec. 9-The city council at Spa has documentary evil dence proving that a Dutch general came to Spa to meet the former German emperor before his flight into Holland, according to the Matin. It would appear that his reception and that of the crown prince and suite at the Dutch border was "a mere com. edy," the newspaper continues.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Eight Hour Dav
WOMAN FALLS
 DOWN STAIRS

Suddenly stricken with an epiIeptic attack as she was going down stairs at her home at 639 East Washington avenue, Mrs. Thomas Pritchard, AS years old, lost her balance and fell the entire flight, 25 steps. She was picked up unconscious, and the Emergency hospital ambulance was called Dr. J. F. Keegan found Mrs. Pritchard suffering from shock and a slight scalp wound. He took her to the Bridgeport hospital, where her condition is reported as favorable. It is expected she will entirely recover in a few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

propose amendments to the Federal Constitution.
 Tt behooves the General Assembly of Ohio, and of other states as we'll, when the question comes before them, so to act and vote on the great ques- ton as to stand the test of a decision by the Supreme Court of the United States. .'-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Standardization of wages and work ing conditions of railway employees. MT. CaaTter believed, would prove to be the most pronounced effect of Fed eral control. By it the old system of "dfstrict wage movements" whereby workers in the West, for instance, ob- tained better terms than those in the East, would be done away with and the desire of many employees that all workers should be paid the same wages for the same work probably would come into vogue. Notwith- standing the advance in the cost of living, the speaker stated, certain classes of railroad men have remained true to their hope of wage standard ization.
 While the complete harmoniZation of lab'or has not yet been achieved by the United States Railroad Admins tration, MT. Garter said, "the Director General has ordered the Board of Railroad Wages and Working Condi- tions to make further Investigations so that all may know they will have a square deal'"
 Eight Hour Day l In conclusion, the speaker referred l to the recognition of the eight hour l day by MT. McAdoo and said it had
 marked a great advance in nullifying
 disc'ontent and unrest. Anarchy is
 the natural child of tyranny" he said
 although, 'tis true, that no tyrant
 confesses his percentage. Happily, nc
 railroad employe had yet become a IBolshevik but the leaven was there
 unwittingly implanted by those whose
 selfish interests had blinded them tc
 the destructive agency of their own
 creation"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
PORTUGUESE DELEGATES.

Lisbon, Sunday, Dec S-Four gov ernment delegates, headed by the minister of foreign affairs, have left for France to participate in the dis cussions preliminary to the peace conference.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

The United States supreme court holds the Minnesota oil inspection law of 1909 as constitutional.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Germany raised more than s27,. 850,O00 in this country for propagan- da purposes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
CLUB NOTES,

Dear Doctor: I have read your ar ticles for many. years but have never written you although I've felt incIin- ed to do so many times, I have ca tarrh of the nose; several years ago clear phlegm began to come out of my nose and now 1t feels as if I were going to have trouble there. I am dizzy and have headaches a great deal, which makes me so .-forgetful and slow. have tried many things tut have received no benefit. If you can give me any advice I would be very grateful as I have confidence in your methods.
 MRS. S. A.
 (Answer) The first suggestion I wish to make is that you practice daily the exercises given in the Home Health Club book, Vol 2, in the ular habit to practice these deep breathing exercises, even twice a day, for these Very same exercises have proven themselves very effective in such cases as yours. Still better re- suits would be obtained if you take internally a special preparation of tissue foods, which I have referred to from time to time.
 Dear Doctor: I am wondering If you do not think that can change my | diet now. I have continued with the fruit and vegetable diet for some time, but I have found 1t very bene- | ficial. I am now so we'll that il | seems to me that I cannot get much better, and I can never thank you enough. If I only can keep vel now. I am much stronger and heav- ] fer in weight. Do you think it is dangerous for me to ride now? am very fond of riding but have no done so for over a year.
 (Answer) I was very glad indeed to get your report of your vastly i'm proved condition and sincerely hope that you may be able to retain tht excellent health which you now have It would be perfectly all right fol you to now change the diet gradually to other foods, but continue to ust an abundance of fruits and vegeta bles. You should remember that { method of living and diet that vii make a sick person well ought tC weep a well person well. I thinl that riding would be a very goot habit and it will be all right for vol to again take up that pleasant pas | time. You should guard against al lowing yourself to become constipat ed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10

Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter Of President Wilson, arrived at St. Ma zaire and sang for 13, 300 homecoming troops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Home Health Club
 by DR. ]. RFEDER, Chicago

in the New York Mexican Journal, the balance is the Home Health Club method:
 Lactic acid. ...... one-half fluid ounce Compound spirits
 of Lavendar ... one Tincture Cin-
 chona ......... one Castor Oil .. one-half Alcohol ...... four |" Rose Water ..... two
 This will be found a most excel lent hair tonic or scalp lotion, and any druggist should be able to make it for you at a reasonable cost. O1 course, alcohol and castor oil are both very expensive just now, but the quantity made will last for a long time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
No Alcohol or Dangerous Drugs

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  Crowd building elements Father  lis safe reHab
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Removal Sale

to enseIn to our rmcease We arcc out preentt O. Dress
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-10
Extraordinary Low Prices

practically
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
Five Men Sent to Camp Jackson

In compliance with an order from
the Adjutant General, the local
board sent the following white men
to Camp Jackson Monday morning:
Messrs. Mack Jackson, Clarence D..
Watson, John Harris, James Wal,
ton and Wade Morris. Mr.. Lee
Mcintyre was notified to come to
the office of the board to be sent to
camp, but the man who promised TO
brig him in car from Parksville
Monday morning refused to come
after the rain early Monday morn
ing, so he came on the train Mon
day afternoon, and was sent at once
to Camp Jackson. He will take the
place oil Mr.. Morris, who will be
held back until the next call.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
. The Dixie Highway.

More than dozen representative
Edgefeld citizens attended the mass
meeting which was held at Green
wood Monday in the interest of the
Dixie Highway. No definite route
has been decided upon, but we feel
confident that if the route FINELY
selected is by way Of Greenwood to
Augusta, Edge6eld will get the
road. This county can be relied
upon to build its portion of this
great thoroughfare. We cannot af-
ford to lose the opportunity that is
presented. supervisor Broadwater,
Edgefeld's official head in the mat
ter of road building, is actively in
terested and alert, and our people
will stand by him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
Addison Mill Doubled.

The people of Edge6eld welcome
the announcement that the Addison
mill is to be greatly enlarged, max
ing its capacity double that of the
present. The Advertiser has been
Informed through MIR. T. A. High
tower, the popular and very capa-
BILE manager, that work of enlarg.
ing the mill will begin as soon as
material can be secured. At present
it has a capacity of about 1900
spindles and after the annex is COM
pleted the capacity will be around
10000 spindles. The new portion of
the building will .,roject northward,
between the present building and
the street. 1t is probable that a
number of new cottages will also
be erected to provide room for the
additional operatives who will be
needed when the addition is COM
plated. While the people of Edge
field have no money invested in the
mill, yet they are delighted that the
property is paying investment for
It's owners. The more the mill pros
pers, the greater its value as bu-
siness asset of the town Of Edge
field. We wish the owners of the
Addison Mill continued success.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
MIR. MelIichamp Nominated.

Mr.. G. NJ. Mellichamp, having
made the highest average in the
civil service examination held sew
eral months ago, has been nomina-
ted by President Wilson for the
Edgetield postmaslership. Soon af-
ter the death of Mr.. j. P. QUITS
Mr.. Mark Miller was appointed
postmaster, aud has been in entire
charge since that time. He will
continue to serve as postmaster un-
til Mr.. Mellichamp receives his
commission. The experience which
Mr.. Mellichamp has gained as as
sistant postmaster will be of great
value to him when he becomes post
master.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
Bank of Edgefield.

The stockholders of the Bank of
Edgefeld held their annual meeting
Saturday. That the institution has
had vely satisfactory gear is
shown by the statement which has
been issued by the bank. The capl'
tai stock of the bank is s57, 400. 90
and the loans amount to. S377.l91.-
As and the deposits aggregate S403,-
023.23. After paying out 10 per
cent. of the years profits the re,
mainder was passed to the surplus
and undivided profits account. The
officers Of the bank were reelected
and all Of the directors were also
reelected except Mr.. G. G. Fuller
who declined reelection. Mr.. B. B.
Bouknight of Trenton was elected
in his stead.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
Monthly w. L. T. U. Meeting.

On Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
there will be a meeting of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
at the home of Mrs. j. w. Peak.
This will be a business meeting, all
members who are in arrears are
asked to come and bring their dues.
The bandages will also be collected
and sent on. All those members
who have not brought theirs will
do so at this time. As no business
was attended to at the last meeting,
a number of matters will be re-
ported. Help the treasurer to make
a good report by bringing in all
dues.
Remember the patriotic meeting
on Sunday and come and bring all
your family and friends.
Mrs. J. L. Minis,
Pres. w. q. T. U.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
The Farmers Bank.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of the Farmers Bank was
held Saturday morning and the
statement issued shows that the
bank has had a very prosperous
year. The capital stock of the bank
was increased from S5S,O00 to s60,-
900. The loans aggregate s549,47l.-
80 and the deposits aTount to S5l5,-
lsG, 80. From the earnings Of the
past year, a dividend of l6 per cent.
was ordered paid to the stockholders
and the remainder of net profits
were passed to the surplus and un.
divided profits account. The officers
and directors were reelected.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
Goff-Hart.

On the 18th of March, Mr.. Frank
Hart, son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Hart of Edgefeld, was married to
Miss Josephine Golf, formerly of
Orangeburg but now of Camden.
The marriage took place at the
home of Miss Elizabeth Golf, an
aunt of the bride, where Mr.. and
Mrs. Hart are boarding.
Mr.. Hart was for a number of
years connected with the Southern
Bell Telephone Company here, and
has charge of the office in Camden,
where they are making their home.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-04-03
Meeting in the Court House Sat-
urday Afternoon.

Through the efforts of Miss
Elizabeth Rainsford, patriotic
meeting will be held in the court
house Saturday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock under the auspices of the
Council of Defense. Mr.. A. E. Pad
gett, the county chairman for the
Liberty Loan campaign requests all
solicitors appointed by him in the
different rural communities TO at
tend this meeting. The program for
Saturday afternoon is as follows:
Mr.. A. E. Padgett-"What the
Liberty Bond Means"
Gov. J. C. Sheppard-"Why we
Should Buy Bond.
Mr. V. L. Willet-"The Sol
diers OF Democracy"