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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18

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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18

Leonard Preston Robertson IA
Benz. G.. Graves 2-B
James Cordy johnson 2-B
kcsler Short Ia
Lee III. Freeman o-B
Charlie Mack Baker IA
Irwin Jones IA
Albert Eugene Lowcry la
Charlton Sellers 2-B
David Elijah Roric la
James Archie Short IA
john Fred Parker 3-A and C.
Elisha Alfred Boan Ia
Charley Columbus Kirklcy IA
Dozicr Watts Ia
Joseph Bridges IA
Willie Webster Brewer LA
Ernest Plyler 2-B
Richard Tlanley Newsome IA
l.onnic Leroy Mum IA
John Franklin Morgan 2-B
Garlic Thos. A. l.. Jenkins IA
Roy j. Burr IA
William Grooms Ia
Thomas Bcnnie Davis IA
Thomas Hadley Freeman la
Willie Pcgues la
Lee Davis Ia
Henry Wilson Davis Ia
John Riley Sellers Ia
jeff HOLMAN Turner Ia
Bon +. Funderburk Ia
rlnrnncn pnhnrt K.,,;,L ID
Kirby b. Gibson 2-B
Carl 6. Hilton la
James X. Watson 2-B
Tillman Wilkins Ia
Ollie A. Watkins sc
Water Broadly 2-B
Joseph Cooley 2-B
Fannie Malloy IA
Anderson Mitchell IA
Clarence Nero 2-B
Sky Baskins IA
Robert Brown l-B
James Ernest Teal IA
Ross Parker la
John Calvin Rivers IA
Thomas Teal IA
Graddy Watson IA
r. Ross Jones Ia
Jesse A. Rivers IA
James ID. Campbell IA
Mark G.. Sellers IA
Osc1r McDuffy IA
William Frank White IA
Robert Paul Sellers IA
Ed Lisenby Ia
DAME Cauldcr IA
James Oscar Parker IA
Erastus II. Burch IA
James Thomas Robinson IA
Hurcy Franklin McCray IA
George Carroll Trucsdalc IA
Oscar r. Mcbride 2-B
Ira Walker Boan IA
Mack l.. Gibson -
Thomas Gainey IA
Shepard Ross Atkinson 2-B
Jesse Alexander Wilks IL.
Sidney David Hilton 5-G
Robert Leon Watkins Ia
julius Clyde Moore la
Ncstcr Jordan la
Oric Merritt Ia
Cyrus Floyd Ia
John Thomas McCray 2-B
Kenneth Campbell Chrisholm IA
Frank Cornelia Baker 2-B
Clarence Stanley Catoe Ia
James McCaskell Ia
Louis Reid la
Joseph Redfearn Ia
James Williams O. Smith Ia
Augustus DeWitte Large IA
John Richard Lockhart 2-B
Henry Thomas Watson 2-B
John Hampton Melton IA
Robert Sykes 2-B
Archie Duncan McLaurin la
Clarence Eugene Lee LA
Allen j. Garrett 2-B
Vernon Britt LA
Earl May Adams LA
Walter Herbert Knight Ia
James Bennett la
Claud Wallace Ingram la
John Ale <ander Mccall Ia
Isaac Scott la
Bronson Curry la
Duncan Hardy McGrcgor la
Roache Poison IA
Lonnie Wallace 2-E
Josie Duncan Ruthven Ia
Jesse Keith, Jr. Ia
Cornelius Kollock Bundy la
Clarence Broadie IA
Thomas Wilson Ia
Isaac Ellerbe Ia
Spurgeon Thompson Ia
Charles Hoyt Belk A
Lawton Dean, 2-E
James Ben Hoffman Ia
William Julian Reid IA
William Yet Jackson IL
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-07-18
NAMES AND CLASSIFICATION
OF NEW REGISTRANIS

Following are the names and classi-
fication of the young men who regis
tered on june 9Th:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
Last Day of ''Pershing's
 Crusaders" at TrianOn

Today will be the last showing Of "Pershings Crusaders" the official gov- ernment picture that has been enjoyed by thousands at the Trianon theatre.
 Those who haven't seen it are expected to flock to the Trianon today and not overlook the opportunity of seeing what America has done since entering the world war.
 A Birmingham boy. Jerome billiard. former employe at the postoffice, is in the picture. His mother in the audience Thursday evening recognized him and declared it was just like having 'her son home on visit. ffe appears in the scene where the government, in illus trating the strides in messenger serv- ice, show a mule and a motorcycle. Jerome billiard is shown holding the mule. His mother was overjoyed and delighted. Other mothers who have boys in service have the same opportunity or seeing their sons.
 This production shows scenes of the soldiers life and it is like following your, boy to France TO view this picture.
 Today will be the last opportunity to see "Pershings Crusaders and to see what your country is doing in this world war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
Dun's Review

New York September 6.-Duns tomor- row will say:
 Not only has the changing season ha l less than the usual stimulating influ :. ence on general business but the ten dency in not a few civilian channels is toward still further repressing of activities. the war demands enlarge and become inceasingly imperative More completely than at any previous period, the producing and distributing forces of the nation are being concen- trated on work of the more essential character, and official regulations and restrictions extend to evey industhry and trade of importance Under the cir cumstances, odinary transactions arc not unnaturally confined within closer limits, and conservation is the predomi- nant sentiment in commercial and finan- cial circles. Moreover, the dispositioa a to proceed cautiously is entering upon forward commitments has been &C., centuated by the impairment of agri- cultural prospects, and in sections where the crop damage has been greatest. as in the southwest cancellations of future orders arc not wholly absent.
 Weekly bank clearings $5,016, 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
CROWDER TAXES NEW STEP FOR
 SPEEDING DRAFT
Local and District Boards to Be Enlarged Where Neces- sary in Order to Expe-
 dite Proceedings

Washington, September 6.-As an ad- ditional step in the process of speed ing up the draft organizations in the cndeavor to secure for induction into military service in October men from
 the new draft registration next Thurs day. Provost Marshal General Crowder lis planning enlargement of the local and district boards wherever neces- sary.
 Announcement was made today that General Crowder had telegraphed draft executives in all states asking if an
 increase in the size of the boards would
 hasten their operation. Boards already have been authorized to use additional registrars on September 12.
 Employers or dependents of regis tered men who for patriotic reasons may object to entering claim for de- ferred classification on the grounds of dependency or the nature of their oc- cupation, will expedite proceedings and prevent injustice by making the exemp tion for the men it was declared today at the provost marshal generals office There is form for such claims in the questionnaire. it was pointed out, and local boards will find their duties more complicated if registraints entitled to exemption do not claim it or some in- terested person does not make the claim in their behalf.
 Details in the appointment of ad- visory committees to each of the dis trict draft board to asisst the boards in passing upon exemptions claimed on occupational grounds. were discussed today at a conference between .repre- sentatives of the provost marshal gen. reals office the war labor policies board and the department of labor. Draft boards will name one of the three members to compose each committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
MATRONS ID TAKE
 CHARGE OF BOOTHS
 IN SAVINGS DRIVE
Church and Eastern Star to Sell Stamps-Memory Cup and Other Prizes
 Are Offered

Interest in the downtown sale of War saVlngs Stamps was stimulated yester- day at a meeting of the booth captains held at the headquarters of the wom- ans division in the Empire building. Mrs. R. r. Johnson, state chairman presided and made a most inspiring talk on the work the women were doing in the War Savings campaign and urgel them to make still greater efforts to make it success.
 A splendid response to Mrs. Johnston's appeal for women to take the place of the school girls in the downtown booths was made at the meeting and it was decided that the several churches of the city and the chapters of the Eastern Star would continue the work done so faithfully and so well by the school girls during their summer vacation.
 It was decided that the booths should be assigned by lot, drawing was held and the booths were so assigned with a captain representing each church or or ganization in charge. While all the churches in the city were not represent ed, the committee extends cordi Il invitation to those not included in the first assignment to take part in this pa triotic work.
 A pleasant surprise was sprung when Mrs. Johnston announced that pr. Mas berg of the Arnold Masberg Drug com pany had donated beautiful solid sll- yer memory cup to be presented 70 the captain selling the greatest number of stamps and that t2 Baby Bonds had also been given as prizes. The cup is an exquisite piece of work and will be placed in a downtown store when the contest gets under way.
 Mrs. Bert Meadows was appointed col onel in charge of the booths and Mrs Zelma Cousins appointed chairman of the publicity committee.
 The drawing resulted with the follow ing captains in charge of the booths:
 Mrs. B. A. Pepperman, Christian Sci ence, Loveman. Joseph & Loeb.
 Mrs Forrest Robertson, Independent Presbyterian, Saks.
 Miss Irme Merle Bazemore, Fountain Heights Presbyterian, Caheen's.
 Mrs Ed l.. Keiser, Highlands Meth odist, Nunalley's.
 Mrs. Frank l.. White, St. Paul Cath- ollie, Postoffice.
 Mrs. R. B. Boyles, Woodlawn Meth odst, Steele Smith.
 Miss Annie Lynch, Business Women association, Terminal station.
 Mrs Hale Tarrant Church of the Ad- vent, Hagan Dunlap.
 Mrs. Charles Estes, Southside Baptist, Burgers.
 Mrs. Herbert Levy, Temple Emanu-El' Brown Marx,
 Mrs. B. H. Bailey, Salter chapter, Or- der of the Eastern Star, Norton's.
 Miss Maud Green, Orema chapter, or der of the Eastern Star, Parker's
 Mrs. s. K. Reed, Birmingham chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Nenaple s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
Hsu Shin Chang Is Named President of
 the Chinese Republic

Picking, September 6.-Hsu s;hih Chang. former president of the privy council, has been elected President of the Chinese republic by large 1na- jority.
 Hsu Shin Chang became prominent during the latter days of the Chinese monarchy. He was one of the leading statesmen who conducted the negotia- tions preliminary to the settlement of relations between Japan, Russia and China as the result of the Russo-Jap- anese war
 When the constitutional government was established Hsu became vice prime minister. Tn Jure, 1917, ha was named dictator by rebel conference at Tien- tsin. When Hsuan Tung relinqushed the role of Emperor in the summer of 1917, Hsu was appointed his guardian Last month he was nominated for the presidency by the generals of the north ern Chinese army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsvllls September 6-(Speclall ) The campaign for city offices to be filled in the municipal election of Sep tember IS is progressing at lively rate and there is a great deal of in terest in the probable result. owing to the prominence and popularity Of the rival candidates for mayor. w. T. Hutchens, who served as mayor before becoming postmaster 20 years ago, is candidate for mayor and his opponent is Henry 5. Chase, president of the city council. Both men head full tickets of candidates and both factions are mak- ing the campaign on an issue of law enforcement and good government.
 The lowlands of Madison county were flooded and small streams were out of banks yesterday morning as a result of heavy rains during the night. The floods have come too late to save cot ton and corn from great damage, which they suffered by reason of the pro- tracted drouth but cattle growers will profit greatly by the renewal of the pastures. Many of them had begun to draw upon their present corn crop for feed. the pastures having failed. The people Tn many communities had begun to haul water because of the failure of wells and springs.
 Mrs. Sarah Weaver Boyd, formerly of Tullahoma, Tenn, died yesterday in West Huntsville. She was 65 years old and is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter
 Mrs. J. M. Hampton of Meridianville has announced the marriage of her Maibec, and Lieut.. John F Shinkle of Camp Pike, Ark. The we'd ding occurred September B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
LAFAYETTE DAY MARKED BY MANY
 STIRRING TALKS
French Ambassador Chief Speaker at New York. Messages Received from
 Many Allied Leaders

New York, September GA stirring ad dress by Jules Jusserand. French ambas sador to the United States, in which i,c asserted that "the enemy is doomed" and we shall choose and appoint the day for peace" brought to an end tonight New Yorlss celebration of the 161st birth day anniversary of the Marquis de La Fayette and the fourth anniversary of the first battle of the Marne.
 In this address, delivered at a banquet of the Franco-American society, M. Jus seranI paid tribute to Americas efforts in the war, showed the insincerity of for mer German peace offers and predicted that the cnemy's next peace offensive will sal as well as his other offen sives.''
 Tonight's meeting, however, was only one feature of the programme arranged for the joint celebration. At an impress sive ceremony in the city hall were read messages from American and allied lead CTS, all expressing confidence in ultimate victory.
 One from Marshal Foch asserted that if the allied dead could open their eyes they would see the blue sky" The oth- CT messages were from President Pom care Marshal Joffre, General Pershins, Ambassador Sharp, Admiral Sims and Count Di Cellere, Italian ambassador to the United States.
 Addresses were delivered by Col Theodore Roosevelt and John Jay Chap man, each of whom has lost a son hght- ing with the allied air forces.
 At tonights banquet, at which pr. Nicholas Butler, professor of Columbia, presided M Jusserand reviewing Amer icais war efforts declared that thd Ger mans. with their thousands of spies and their millions of dollars for what they were pleased to call propaganda (which included murder), had no idea that America could lend such aid.
 There was one spot open to us all, but into which German spies could not pry-the American heart" he said
 M. Jusserand described the American forces in France as "a valiant army, the praise of which is on every lip; d youthful, cheery army whose every sol dier is welcome in the castle and in the hut; an immense army that ceaselessiy grows
 Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior. who followed M. Jusserand, declared that America is, indeed, fighting nation" And that her answer ito the sinking of the Lusitania, bomp- ing of Red Cross hospitals, cruclflxlon of Canadians, mustard gas and all the horrors of Belgium is the registration for military service of 2S,000,000 men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07

No such draft will be needed. ' he declared, for the allies have got their second wind. and if I understand Foch's tactics alright, he will never let the Germans get their second wind"
 Messages from President Wilson, King George, Marshal Foch and An drew Tardieu were read at the ban quet.
 After expressing the deep apprecia- ton of Lafayette felt by Americans. President Wilson's message contiu- ued:
 We are in a better position now, perhaps, than we ever were before, to realize what it meant that men like Lafayette should have joined their fortunes with ours. in great strug- gle for liberty, and that the govern ment of the great country which La Fayette represented should at the hour of our greatest need have extended it's hand of effective aid across the seas"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
TWO-POund Ration of
 Sugar Is Retained

Washington. September 6.-Retention e, the present sugar ration of two pounds by the food administration today at the conclusion of two-day conference at- tended by administrators from most of the states called here by Herbert C. Hoover The certificate system by which sugar is allotted dealers was explained. and general canvass of the situation over the country showed that it would De inadvisable to permit change in the ration at this time.
 Notwithstanding the promise of a bountiful harvest, the administrators agreed that food conservation must be intensified to carry out the plan of send ing l50OO,O0o tons instead of 10000 900 tons overseas in the next year, and to meet demands of a growing army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
WASHINGTON CELEBRATES

Washington, September 6.-President Wilson was the guest of honor and Secretary Daniels and Count De Cham brun, great, great grandson of Marquis De LaFayette, and counsellor of the French embassy, were the speakers at the joint celebration here today of the 161st anniversary of the birth of La Fayette and the fourth anniversary of the battle of the Marne. Messages to the American people from President Poincare of France and Marshal Joffrs were read.
 The exercises were held at the foot of LaFayette's statue in Lafayette Square, across Pennsylvania avenue from the White House, and were under the auspices of the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution. The statue of the French general was covered with garlands of flowers sent by patriotic societies and the foreign embassies and legations in Washing ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
TWO HELD ON BOMB
 PLANTING CHARGE

Chicago, September 6.-Two men named Wilson were taken in custody today in connection with the planting of bomb in the federal building Wednesday and both have been identi- fled as having been in the postoffice shortly before the explosion that killed four persons and maimed many others.
 Police do not charge that either man was implicated in the plot but States Attorney Hoyne tonight said that one of the Wilson's was the man who placed the bomb. John w. Wilson was arrested last night. He was once a clerk for William D. Haywood, con- victed secretary of the I. W. w. He said he was in the federal building shortly before the explosion, but sim ply to assist Haywood who was there when the bomb was detonated. He was accused of implication in the plot today by Assistant State Attorney Sullivan. Later Chief of Police Alcocll said he could not say whether the man was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
Negro Porter Proves
 Unfaithful to Trust

Will Wilkes, negro porter for the Hlll Grocery store on Second avenue. was arrested last night while atten,pt- lng t" enter tine store. Among his du- ties was that of closing and locking the rear door of the store and from the fact that goods had been nisseds from the store from time to time watch was placed on him, and an officer detailed for dut yinside the store
 Last night the negro closed the store as usual and when, as he thought. the coast was clear, entered the store by the rear door and was arrested by the officer on duty inside
 James Blackledge, negro, was arrest ed yesterday afternoon by Officers Alexander and Propsr for stealing two suits of clothes from the ,ilothes Shoppe, corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street. The negro was porter at the store. The clothes. which were valued at $40, were recovered,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
First Aerial Mail From
 New York to Chicago

Chicago, September 6.-Max Miller arrived in Chicago at 703 tonight with the first aerial mail from New York, He left the eastern city at 7:09 east ern time Thursday morning, requir' Ii 5 36 hours and 56 minutes for the trip. Much of this time was consumed in an overnight rest at Cleveland with the aviator having been 150 miles out of his course yesterday near Pitts burg.
 Edward " Gardner pilot of the sec ond airplane with mail from New York, landed at Westville, Ind, at 7:20 to-. night on account of smoke and dark ness. He will drive his machine to Chicago in the morning. Flares were kept burning in Grant Park until near ly 10 o'clock, when word came of Gard : nerS descent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
PERsHING's CoMMUNIoUE

Washington, September 6.-Occupation by American troops of three additional villages north of the Vesle was announced in General Pershing's communique for today. received tonight at the war de- partment. American patrols were report ed on the southern bank of the Aisne canal The statement follows:
 "Headquarters American Expeditionary Forces, September 6.--Section A: North of the Vesle our troops have taken the villages of Longkeval. Merzal and Glennes and have reached the line of Vierel-Arcy- -Vilieres- s-en-P Prayers -Revillon. Our patrols are on the southern bank of the Aisne canal Elsewhere the day passed without incident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
93 I. w. w. Members
 Sent to LeavenWOrth

Chicago. September 6.-Ninety- three members of the Industrial Workers of the World, including Secretary Will liam D Haywood. were placed aboard a special train on the Rock Island road tonight.under heavy guard to be taken to Fort Leayenworth prison to serve terms inflicted by Federal Judge K. M. Landis after they had been found guilty of violating the espionage act in fighting the selective draft and op~ posing the war and otherwise.
 The prisoners were taken from tho county jail at 10 o'clock and conveyed to the station more than mile away. So secretly was the start made and so unostentatiously was the transfer made that no crowd was attracted.
 All efforts of the convicts to obtain bail or legal delays were abandoned today after many efforts had been made to keep the men from prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
FIVE LIVES LOST

Atlantic City, N. J., September 6. Five lives were reported to have been lost when the United Fruit company steamer Almirante was sunk by the Hisco. The Hisco picked up four of the dead along with the survivors and the crew of a coast guard station picked up the body of the fifth victim and placed it on board the Hisco.
 The collision occurred nine miles east-southeast of the Atlantic City lighthouse during a heavy fog
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
'ALM|RANTE SINKS
 FROM COLLISION
Five Members of Crew of United Fruit Go. Steamer
 Are Believed Lost

Washington, September 6.-The Cni- ted Fruit company steamer Almirante, has been sunk at sea in collision with the United States supply ship Hisco. the navy department was advised to- day. The place of the collision was not stated, nor was there any mention of any loss of life.
 The Hisco the department was in formed. was proceeding to port with the survivors of the lost vessel, which was carrying some passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
Marine Regiment Is
 Presented Standard

Washington, September 6.--fhe Thir- teenth regiment of marines, under Col Smedley Butler, which soon is to join the devil dogs" fighting in France, was presented with standard of colors tonight by Secretary Daniels at Quan- tico. Va. where they have been in train ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
HAM AND CHAUNY
 FALL TO THE FRENCH
Continued from Page one)

night by stores and villages set afire by the Germans to celebrate their final re. tirement from this part of their captured territory.
 The machine guns efe behind to check the American advance were quite inadeJ quate even to slow up the pace at which the Americans were going and the she'll ing of the roads along which they were marching and the villages through swhcli they were passing was without any ap- parent plan.
 Further east the British are up against stiffer resistance, but the Americans ev- anywhere have gained the crest of the hills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
Miss Detroit III Wins

Iorohto, september 6.-Miss Detroit iII won the second heat of the race for the international Gold Challenge trophy yes terday, covering 10 miles over a five mIla course Tn S minutes, B seconds.
 MISS Minneapolis crossed the starring me first and held the lead for 15 minutes She finished second in 34 minutes 35 soc ohus' W Whip-po-will, Jr., the winner of Sesterday's heat, started third, but de- veioped engine trouble Leopard 1T dropped out at the last trun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-07
Jeff Anderson, Negro,
 Dies From Wounds

Jeff Anderson. a negro. who was shot through both lungs by neSro woman several days ago. died at local infirmary last night. Anderson killed the woman after he had been shot by her. The shooting occurred at Avenue c and Fifteenth street. An- derson, after being shot, tried to make his escapen but was caught by officers who took him to local infirmary tor ire