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TRIBUTE TO MEMBERS
Of MONUMENT SOCIETY
Frederick L. Harvey Praises Perse-
verance Of Citizens in Erecting
Washington Memorial Here.

Tribute to the disfranchised Wash
ingtonian for his perseverance in
bringing about the erection in the Ma
tional Capital Of a national memorial to
George Washington. after more than
half a century's effort in Congress had
failed to accomplish this result. was
paid by Frederick L. Harvey in pa
per read last nil sht before the Columbia
Historical Society. at the Shoreham
Hotel
Reviewing the history of the various
endeavors suitably to memorialize the
father of his country, which had their
beginning with the introduction of a
resolution in the Continental Congress
as early as 17ss. Mr.. Harvey told of the
formation Of the Washington Monu-
ment Society. and the success it achiev-
ed in raising q national fund OF about
funds with which to complete the con-
struction Of the Washington Monument.
at total cost of about 31.20o.000.
He referred to the numerous me-
mortal resolutions introduced in Con-
gress after Washington's death. all of
House or Senate. The first Of these
measures. introduced in 1898, pro-
vided for the building Of tomb in
the Capitol. where 1t was proposed
the body Of Washington should per-
manently rest. and the erection of a
monument to his memory in front of
the Capitol. While this resolution did
not pass, the spirit Of 1t was observed
by the builders Of the Capitol, then in
course Of construction, and a vault was
provided. Although the state of Virginia
would not consent to Washington's body
being removed to the Capitol, light
him at the Capitol from that day to
the present time, Mr.. Harvey said.
The speaker told Of the election of John
Marshall as first president Of the Wash
ington Monument Society, which started.
in 1888, to accomplish what Congress had
failed to bring about by direct legislation.
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for river landings as far as Mattawom-
an creek. will resume service Friday
or Saturday. and as soon ~ the ice in
the creeks down river IL out Of the
way. It il stated. steamboat service to
the lower river will be resumed. prob
ably In the coming week.
The ice on the tidal basin is showing
big holes. but it 10 SO heavy that it will
be some time before 1t disappears
Though the ice on the basin was the
heaviest in many years, there was less
skating on 1t this winter than last. Just
AZ the skating was good. SHOWS came,
one after another, and the skating was
over for the winter.
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This society appealed to the nation for
subscriptions and enough money was
raised to enable a start to be made on
the construction of the monument in 1s4S.
Incidents which led up to the interesting
sary with which to complete the under
taking were recounted in interesting de-
tail in Mr.. Harvey's paper. He told of the
work done by James Madison and Andrew
Jackson as first and second presidents.
respectively, Of the society. and of the
services rendered by many of the or
ganization's other officials. as we'll as
members The paper will be printed and
added to the societys historical records.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
ASKS LIMITED DIVORCE,
Hrs. Amy g. o. Wood, Yeowoman
Brings Suit Against Husband

Mrs Amy Grace Owen Wood. third
class yeowoman in the United States
Navy. has filed suit in the District su-
pfeme Court for a limited divorce from
Eugene George Wood. a salesman.
Cruelty is alleged and support of the
two children is asked. The wife says
she is in receipt of $3.50 per month
from her position in the Navy
The Woods were married at Phila-
dslphia. November 81, 1901. Attorneys
George H Macdonald and Thomas II.
Patterson represent the wife.
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Germany Admits Nswspayesss

GENEVA Switzerland, February ~
The ban which several weeks ago wvs
placed upon British. Ff~noh and Italt6n
newspapers at the Gssvaan frontier Nas
now been removeS and these puhltcn-
tions are being allowed to enter Ger.
many. American newspapers are ,also
being admitted. but are carefully CEN
sored. especially those articles concssrn-
ing the activities Of Amsrtcan troops IN
France.
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Marquis" Accused Of Petty Theft

NEW YORK, February 20.-An Eng
lish prison record for petty thievery
stands against the erstwhile Marquis
De Castillo" real name Edmund Rous-
selot. the dapper young Frenchman
who came to New York and started
fictitious negotiations through bankers
for a fifty-million-dollar loan for the
King of Spain. Rousselot served Eng
iish prison sentences for stealing a fur
overcoat, and at another time some
motor car wheels. Previously he had
been arrested in France on a charge of
fraud.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
Losses Due to Delays.

More than $500 commuters live along
the lines of the railway. many of them
being in government employ. 1rregu-
larity of trains. according to state
ments of interested persons today, re-
suits in large numbers of these clerks
being delayed in getting to work. the
government in consequence losing hun
dreds of hours of time Of such clerks.
Farmers delivering milk to dealers in
the city are interested because of unre-
liability of milk train service. At one
station, it was stated, $50 gallons of milk
delivered at the station in time to reach
this city by O'Clock in the morning, was
still on the platform awaiting train at
noon a few days ago. Delays of mail for
as much as twenty-four hours was also
alleged to be Of frequent occurrence.
Investigation of the passenger tariffs
of the lines is also to be asked, the state
ment being made that rates from various
inland stations to Washington are higher
than rates from Washington to the same
stations.
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Unrest May Bring Strike.

1t was asserted today that a condition
of unrest exists among employees of the
railroad. due to inequalities Of pay of men
engaged in the same kind of work and
putting in the same number of hours
This condition, it is claimed. is spread
ing and threatens to bring about another
strike such as that which tied up the lines
for some time about two years ago.
Residents Of the many rural communi-
ties along the lines are anxious to do all
they can to improve housing conditions by
providing accommodations for some Of
the thousands of men and women coming
to Washington to enter government en-
ploy. Under existing conditions, it is as
serted. such persons are afraid to take
any steps along this line. because they can
give no assurance Of good car service into
and out Of the city.
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Explosion and Fire in Kansas CITY.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. February 20.-Fire
caused by an explosion of undetermined
origin yesterday destroyed one building and
damaged two others in the business dis
trict. The loss is placed at $4,000. Three
firemen were injured The police arrested
a man who gave his name as NJ. M. Hoad-
ley, and held him for investigation in con-
nection with the fire.
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made liable to servtcs. while a. laoa1
$4,000 will BE- affected by the AA0nNAs
Canadian treaty. Estimates place tke,
number Of draft-age AHaortcaAs In 1neS
land at approximately 1ss0oe ana n
Canada At about Se,oeo.
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: Regarded as Significant.

-Ia&en In connection with President
WILSON'S recent statement that 1918 would
Dc the decisive year and the repeated
warnings from the western front that a
great German offensive is imminent there.
today's proceedings in London are regard
ed as highly significant
It has been asserted officially and un-
omclally that the allies still have a pre-
ponderance of men and guns on the west
etrn front, and the belief here Is that the
ahfed council would not be content to
await the blow of the enemy.
The explanation Of the premier Of the
re3ection OF Gen. Sir William Robertson 8
pfQpQSal to place a subordinate officer as
Great Britain's representative on the su-
preme council probably throws light upon
the purpose of the Washington govern
ment in continuing Gen. Tasker H. Bliss.
its representative at Versailles, as chief
OF stan. although all his functions in tina {
capacity are in process of transfer to
Maj. Gen. Peyton c. March
Evening star., 1918-02-20

The adjustment of the furniture trade
to the new conditions arising from the
war will be considered by the Ohio Re-
tail Furniture Dealers Association at
its annual convention today in Toledo.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
RAIN MELTS ICE
PACK ON POTOMAC
Tugboats Salvaged From Jam,
While Sailing Craft, Maroon
ed by Cold, Ready to Move.

Warm rain yesterday and last night
today made further inroads on the
packed ice near Highway bridge and
in the shadows along both sides OF
the Potomac The Ice, rapidly melt
ing, is being carried down stream.
though great quantities remain
anchored in places where the ice was
left by the receding water last week.
The tug Baby. the smallest Of the
three tugboats OF the Columbia Gran
lite and Dredging Company. caught in
the ice jam that swept Georgetown
channel clear Of all floating property
last week, was salvaged yesterday and
is lying at the wharf foot Of 9Th
street southwest. She was brought
out of the ice by the tug Capt. Toby,
in charge of Capt. Frank Taylor, and
it is thought she is little damaged.
This morning the big sand scow and
were still lying between the
Highway and Railroad bridges, and
Warmers holster. with one end under
water, was lying in comparatively open
water on the channel bank.
River Navigation Resumed.
sumed, the Norfolk line steamers being
in service and making regular trips.
The tug James o. Carter is down the
river after a wood-laden lighter that
has been frozen in all winter. AS soon
as a wind comes out of the north. 1t
was stated today, sailing craft laid up
here for the last two months or more
will leave for river landings.
Tugboat captains said today they
would not try to navigate Georgetown
channel until it has been swept. The
food and ice jam, they said. probably
filled the river bottom with obstacles.
snags Of various kinds, and in all prob
ability built up shoals that will have
to be located before navigation can be
resumed.
Repairs to boathouse and clubhouse
property wrecked by the ice foes, it
was stated today, probably will be de-
,ayed for some time, or until real
spring weather arrives, as materials
are hard to obtain and rivermen are
still apprehensive of a possible freshet
when accumulated snow in the noun
tains around the headwaters of the
Potomac and it's tributaries melts and
sends down another large volume of
flood water. No possibility Of further
ice damage exists, they say, as all ice
is now out of the upper river.
To Resume Service.
1t is probable the steamer Volunteer.
Evening star., 1918-02-20
UNIFIED WARFARE,
AMERICAN DEMAND
President Determined U. S.
Shall Not Waste Strength in
Conflict, Says Lloyd George.
CITE ITALIAN DISASTER

Frank admission by Premier Lloyd
George that the convincing demand for
unified military effort under a single
directing body had come from the
United States confirmed the impression
that has prevailed here since the pro-
posaI to send the mission headed by Col
House to Europe first became known
1t was known unofficially at that time
WINGED that the allied cause stood in
grave danger unless central body
could be erected with authority to
initiate vigorous warfare based on a
well digested plan of strategy that COW
cred all fronts.
The President was determined that
the United States should not waste its
strength in the war, but should. with
the co-belligerents. wage an offensive
battle of the most vigorous character.
His military and naval advisers had
Et-2lgly urged upon him the advisable
ity- of seeking to unite all the forces
opposed to Germany into single unit
CT military power, striking every blow
for its relation to a grand scheme OF
Campaign and wasting no strength in
taInor engagements or disrelated Of
1Sasives on the several fronts.
Cite Italian Disaster.
The Italian disaster has been cited a
q striking example of what the lack of
complete cooperation among the allies
might bring about. When the Austro-
German drive into Italy began the
Italian armies were threatening the
very heart of the whole German mill
tary fabric. The mighty German de-
fenses on the west front were
threatened from the rear. for Austria
vas crumbling under the punishment
n mi hyv he ~
Cadorna-
There are officers here who believe
that the war would have been virtually
over now had Cadorna's great effort
British and French behind it. Failing
that, it was swept back and the enemy
given the best military position he had
occupied since the defeat of his drive
at Paris in 1914.
Ignorant Of Campaign.
Army officers here profess complete
mapped out by the Versailles supreme
var council. and upon which Mr. Lloyd
George unhesitatingly staked the sur
Yyal OF his government In boldly
chaaien ging parliament, it was pointed
out, the premier knew beyond question
that the defeat of his ministry and the
consequent withdrawal of Great Britain
from adherence to the full purpose of
the Versailles council meant that no
mighty organized allied offensive could
pe looked forward to this year.
Ine premier's statement did not throw
any, light on the plan of action agreed
upon at Versailles His words appar-
entfy-were carefully weighed to prevent
any inkling Of that plan from being drawn
from them. The promptness of his chaI-
Ienge to his critics. however. and the un-
reserved nature of that challenge was in
terpreted here as a hint at great events
soon to come.
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1t is probable the steamer Volunteer.
Evening star., 1918-02-20

Charming spring styles In linz
hroidered, lace trimmed and en-
broidery trimmed effects. in won-
derful variety.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-06-25
& L DEPARTMENT URGED
TO MAKE DRIVE AT SELLING
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS

Columbia, S. c., June 22.-At
the recent meeting of the Tri-State
Water and Light Association of the
Carolinas and Georgia a resolution
was enthusiastically adopted recon-
mending that every Office Of the
water and light companies through
out North Carolina, South Carolina
and Georgia be made a distribut-
ing point for the sale of War Saw
ings Stamps. You r respectfully
requested to offer the Government
stamps for sale at your depart
ment office and advertise the move
ment.
Show the American Spirit-Aim
at the Kaiser. .
w. F. Stieglitz, Sec.-Treas.
Columbia, S. G..
w. E. Vest, President,
Charlotte, N. c.
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WHEAT MILLING RULES FOR
FARMERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

The wheat mills in South Carolina
must observe the following rules
which become effective Immediately:
/: Mills must not grind for farm
ers more than enough wheat to sup
ply the farmers themselves and
members of their household and
their tenants with enough -four from
the date of the grinding to October
1, 1913. In estimating how much
flour to grind for a farmer from
his wheat, millers may base their
estimate on allowing twelve pounds
of flour per person per month for
each member of the farmers house
hold or tenant.
2: Until the new rules in regard
to wheat substitutes n enacted,
wheat mills must not deliver any
flour to farmers unless they sign the
pledge card agreeing to use one
pound Ct flour substitutes for every
pound of flour used.
8. Rule 26-D in circular of the
Milling Division is modified to the
extent stated above.
VIM. Elliott,
Food Administrator for South Caro-
lima
June %, 1913.
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sPARTANBURG CAT BIRD
HAD VERY VALUABLE NEST
Spartanburg Special to Greenyiue

Spartanburg Special to Greenyiue
News.
While on a visit to his parents,
who reside near Spartanburg, Capt.
lllson Miller of the city fire depart
ment, Sunday found a catbird which
is at least patriotic. MI. Miller was
walking about the farm when he
came across a catbird's nest. Upon
examining it closely he found con-
cealed in the nest a Liberty bond Of
the third series. How the bond came
to be in the possession of the birdn
not known.
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SOCIAL NEWS.


Misses Mary and Sarah Haigler
have as their guests a bevy of pref
ty young ladies from Coker College,
who are frightening up u old
town with their charming vivacity.
The visitors are, Miss Gladys See
CARS, of Huntsville, Miss Janesse
Hall, of Orangeburg, Miss Montine
Robertson, of Winder, and Miss
Wilma Printers, of Greenville.
Monday night Mr.. and Mrs. Haig-
Ter entertained at a delightful lawn
party complimentary to the Misses
Haigler and their guests. A large
party of young people were invited
and were entertained most pleasant
" on the beautiful lawn and the
wide and spacious porch. Punch was
served throughout the evening.
Enjoying the many pleasures OF
the house party at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Haigler, are Mr.. Wallace
Graham, Mr.. James Candy, MI.
Frank Beard, of Huntsville and MI.
Francis G. Stack of Georgia. These
YOUNG men add much to the pleas
ure and gaiety of the young people.
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Some one has said: eff one of our
boys hesitated as long in going over
the top as some people do in buying
Liberty bonds or War Savings
Stamps, he would be court-martialed
and shot for cowardice. And if the
same punishment were meted out to
noncombatants for financial cowar-
dice an awful lot of people would
be shot at dawn"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-06-25

Samuel Gompers says: "There are
still many to whom this world cata-
clysm has so little meaning that
they are still pursuing Injuries and
self-indulgence." Are you one of
these people, or do you save to the
utmost of your ability and with your
savings buy War Savings Stamps?
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He is a poor sort of a patriot
who can not find some way to econ
omize in order that he may buy
War Savings Stamps, and in so do
ing give the Government more
money, labor and materials with
which to fight the war.
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take at least one ride in an air
plane before he dies. He wants to
20 at least as far as Columbia and
wants to fly just high enough up to
see everything on the earth.
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How much of your income do you
fritter away and how much do you
invest in W. S. S.? Remember that
many of the men at the front give
their lives.
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Misses Bessie Lee Cheatham and
Benie Watson, Mr.. P. A. Cheatham,
Geo. S. Wilson and Rev. H. c. Fen
nell left early yesterday morning to
see our soldier boys at Camp Sewer,
DR.. and Mrs. J. R. Power, Miss
Rebecca Jones and Lowrie Wilson
spent a very pleasant day with Mr.,
and Mrs. Eakin Cochran Sunday.
Mrs. Thompkins Ramey and Miss
Sallie Sue Ramey came in from the
country Sunday morning and were
interested attendants on the meet
ing at the Methodist church.
Misses Mary Greene and Victoria
HOWE went over to Atlanta last
Wednesday and spent until Friday.
They were the guests of MI. and
Mrs. Dry.
Marion Gambrell is in the city
from Lethe and is spending some
time with his grandparents. Marion
was on the honor roll every month
at Lethe.
Mr.. mad Mrs. J.. W. Gresham of
Hodges, spent Sunday afternoon
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Martin at
Mrs. Pennal's.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cheatham and
family spent Saturday and Sunday
with Robert Cheatham at Camp
Wadsworth in Spartanburg.
Henry Arnold, of Atlanta, was
in Abbeville on Monday visiting his
friend, Bishop Link. He was look
ing about as pious as usual, but it
is not known whether he was seek
ing a new appointment or not. Mr..
Arnold was born at Cokesbury and
still loves AbbeviIle County.
Mr.. D. H. Howard spent Sunday
with his daughter, Mrs. Azilie Will
son. MI. Howard says he wants to
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Misses Grace and Mabel Richard
son from Lethe, are spending the
summer with their mother, Mrs. Liz
zie Richardson.
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Local
News
{: personals

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Miss Lucy Brough of Nj. Carmel,
was in the city Saturday shopping.
Mr.. Louis Levi left Monday on a
visit to Manning.
Mrs. Reames of Magazine street,
is visiting relatives in Williamson.
Misses Pearl Hagen and Marie
McCaslan went to Clinton Sunday.
Mr.. Dewitt Hall went to Atlanta
Monday on business.
Mrs. j. E. Brownlee of Brown
lees, was in town Monday.
:. Little Frances Johnson is in Col
umbia, visiting relatives.
Miss Guile has gone to Asheville
for the summer.
Miss Maude Adams of Bishop
vile, is visiting her home people.
Frank Allen of Camp Sewer, was
here for Sunday.
Mrs. C. ]. Lyon of G~reenville,
spent Saturday in the city.
Mrs. J. C. Kennedy of Troy, was
in the city Saturday.
Mr.. Stuart Miller spent the week
end in Laurens with relatives.
Misses Mae Welborn and Daisy
Maxwell spent Sunday with Miss
Bessie Wardlaw.
E. w. Acker has returned to the
city after an extended visit in VIII
liamston.
Miss Nina Wham of Darlington,
is visiting her home people lea the
city.
~ -
Miss Helen Britt of Mccormick,
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with Miss Lydia Owen.
Mrs. John White and Mrs. Annie
Mabry left Saturday for Chester for
an operation for appendicitis.
Mrs. Boyd, of G~reenville, visited
her daughter at the Community
House last week.
Mr.. Lee Link of New York, is
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Link.
Miss Lizzie Nance spent last week
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.. Nance at
Monterey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Rosenberg car
ried their baby to Columbia Friday
to consult a specialist.
Mrs. Sallie DuPre and Mrs. w. S.
,DuPre and children spent Sunday in
Newberry.
MI. Charles Pennal from McCor-
mick, spent Sunday afternoon with
Mrs. Agnes Pennal.
Miss RUTH McLane is attending
the summer school at Winthrop Col
lege.
Miss Mary Graydon of Columbia,
is the pretty and attractive visitor
of Miss Mary Hill Harris this week.
Miss Clara Harrison spent several
days last week with her sister, Mrs.
M. Luther Link in the Lebanon Sec
ton.
Mrs. Emma White Evans is here
from s%partanburg for a visit of
some duration to her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George White.
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If you despise what the Germans
do, let your savings help fight them.
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DR.. George W. Swope has return
ed to the city after attending COM
mencement at Harvard, accompanied
by his son, Leslie M. Swope, one OF
this years graduates. The doctor
preached Sabbath morning to his
congregation.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-06-25

Mr.. George C. Hodges of Green
wood, was a visitor in the city on
Monday. Mr.. Hodges was at one
time School Commissioner for Abb
beville County, and he made a fine
officer. He is one of the leading
citizens of the progressive city of
Greenwood.
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Misses Bessie Lee Cheatham and
Benie Watson, Mr.. P. A. Cheatham,
Geo. S. Wilson and Rev. H. c. Fen
nell left early yesterday morning to
see our soldier boys at Camp Sewer.
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DR.. and Mrs. J. R. Power, Miss
Rebecca Jones and Lowrie Wilson
spent a very pleasant day with Mr..
and Mrs. Eakin Cochran Sunday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-06-25

Mrs. Thompkins Ramey and Miss
Sallie Sue Ramey came in from the
country Sunday morning and were
interested attendants on the meet
ing at the Methodist church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-06-25

Misses Mary Greene and Victoria
HOWE went over to Atlanta last
Wednesday and spent until Friday.
They were the guests of MI. and
Mrs. Dry.