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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
MOTHER FATALLY HURT;
GIVES BIRTH TO child

Spencer, n. c., Feb. 18.-Mrs. Zeb
vance Brown, aged about 80 years.
died at her home on Third street
here Friday night following a fall
sustained early that morning and
from which she never regained con-
sciousness. Mr.. Brown returning
from the barn where he had fed
stock early in the morning found
Mrs. Brown unconscious on the floor.
having bruised her face and side in
the fall, and convulsions followed.
A child born some hours after the
accident to the mother is doing well,
One other child. two years old, and
husband survive, besides her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Grubb, we'll
known citizens near Grubb's ferry
in Davidson county. The funeral
will be held Sunday at Smith Grove.
Davidson. by Rev. Mr.. Fry, of
Mocksville.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
BERLlh'S HOPE OF PEACE IN THE WEST
LIKELY TO BE BATTERED BY POL AND
Germany Has Suddenly Found Herself Involved in Maze of
Difficulties on the Russian Front-No Big Battles Are
Being Fought in Any of the War Zones
Sir William Rob ertson Resigns

Germany has suddenly found her
self involved in a maze of difficulties
on the eastern front and in danger
of losing all the large benefits she
was calmly preparing to realize from
her peace with the Ukraine and the
bolsheviki withdrawal of Russia
from the war.
Poland. that land which so fire.
Quently in the course of history has
proved a thorn in the side of mill
tary conquerors, is threatening to
constitute herself the rock on which
the German hope of peace and gain
fnl expansion in the east may be
shattered. Embittered by the tear
Ing on of strip of their territory to
be given the Ukraine for breaking
away from the bolsheviki and sign
ing peace with the central powers,
the Poles are in what appears to BE-
virtually state of revolt
Even the very weapon which Ger
many and Austria were at such
pains to forge in the hope Of deriving
military benefit-the Polish army
bids fair to be turned against them.
Reports in the German newspapers,
which express dismay and alarm
over the Polish situation, indicate
that the Polish legions, now an ef-
fective military force, are on the
side of the prevalent Polish senti-
ment of bitterness against the cen
tral powers. The situation has
grown so serious that the military
are patrolling the streets of War
saw.
Austria-Hungary is particularly
involved in the difficulties. because
OF the prominent part which il was
expected she would play in the fu-
ture government of Poland. The
Polish elements and those sympa
thizing with them in the dual mon.
archy are up in arms over the situ-
alton and further internal troubles
are threatened
Turning to the north, il already
mas been reported that Germany
purposes resuming military opera.
tions against northern Russia. and
this report gains color by the an
pouncement that the commissions
representing the central powers al
fetrograd have left the Russian
capital and naSSed Within tho I,
man military lines. The probable
German purpose to attack the bol.
sheviki is also indicated in q
Vienna dispatch declaring that II
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19

Germany decided to resume military
operations against Russia "the atti-
tude OF Austria" would not be in
huenced thereby. This would seem
to mean that Austria intends IN
leave Germany to fight the battle
alone In north Russia. Whether she
hopes to keep up connections with
the Petrograd government mean
while is not clear, but a Sofia dis
patch declares that Bulgaria is doing
that very thing, having resumed
diplomatic relations with Russia "
However, all the central powers are
in agreement over the situation. n
is declared.
In the west, while the military
situation at the front shows few
signs for the moment Of passing be-
yond the stage Of raids and sporadic
commandments and entering into one
OF major operations by the millions
OF men massed for attack and de-
iense' there has been a development
OIL marked Importance regarding
the nigh command OF the forces on
the entente side of the battle line.
Thus, London advices announcing
the retirement of General Sir vii.
liam Robertson as chief of the Rrit-
ish imperial staff and his repIace.
ment by Major General Sir Henry
hughes Wilson apparently indicate
that something approaching an al
ied general staff was created by the
supreme war council in its recent
session at Versailles. General Rob.
ertson, 1t is revealed, would not con.
sent to take General Wilson'S place
as British military representative on
the supreme war council nor remain
chief of staff with limited power f,
the Inference being that some high
: er authority has been set up.
Premier Lloyd George, with tn,
endorsement of parliament that he
received the other day to back him
IL would appear, has grappled with
me British military situation bold.
J.! and made it conform with IN,
view so many have held. and which
apparently was endorsed by the Yer
Sailies council, that there should he
unlhed control OF the allied ar.
mics. General Robertson seeming
~ was not willing to fit into the
pian' so able soldier that he is and
without any question having beer
raised as to his ability, he has had
TO step down and make way for an.
other.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
DEALER SQUARES SELF
BY RED CROSS CHECK

Columbia, s. c., Feb. 18.-A
South Carolina wholesale dealer
gave the Red Cross society a check
for $3.50. representing the excess
charges on sugar. The food admin
istratlon agreed not to revoke his
license II he would take this step
and he gladly accepted the opportu-
nifty. This announcement was made
by the food administration. which
did not give the name OF the dealer.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
AVERAGE PRICES HAVE
SCARED 75 PER CENT

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Av-
erage wholesale prices have in
creased rs per cent since the
world war began, according to
a review made public by the
Bureau Of Labor Statistics.
Most of the advance has been
within the last two years.
From January to December
of 1917 the Wholesale prices of
farm products increased 80
per cent; food, 23 per cent:
clothing, 20 per cent; lumber,
~ per cent; drugs, GO per
cent; housefurnishing goods,
81 per cent. Almost the only
relief afforded the househol-
der was 10 per cent decrease in
fuel and lighting. Metals and
metal products decreased 5
per cent.
Retail prices have fluctuat-
ed at a relatively lower level
than Wholesale prices. Dressed
poultry and granulated sugar
only of twenty-eight import
ant foodstuffs show as large
percentage of increase in the
retail than in the wholesale
prices.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
TEACHERS MEETING TO
BE HELD SATURDAY.
Last Meeting to BE Held During
Present Scholastic Year and Will
BE Large One.

Following is the program for the
county teachers meeting to be held
in the Central graded school next
Saturday, February 23. at IL
o'clock:
1. Singing of Star Spangled Ban
ner by the audience
2. Invocation by the Rev. James
Thayer OF the First Baptist church.
3. Address to the teachers by
Mrs. Leroy Springs upon the subject
OF Junior Red Cross work in the
county.
: a. Solo by Miss Lucy Jones OF
the musical department OF the gra-
ded school.
.. Patriotic address by the mayor
OF the city. Hon. Roach Stewart.
8. Chorus by the girls of the
Lancaster high school.
This is the last meeting OF the
teachers to be held here during the
present scholastic year, and the
county board OF education, together
with the teachers and officers of the
teachers association and the associa-
tion OF the trustees of the county are
making unusual plans to make this
the most successful and profitable
session within the history of the ed
ucational associations OF Lancaster.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19

quest. No sort of commission can
be collected from the registrants.
Payment of applications on file
with the State superintendent will
begin in March. Trustees or teach
ers interested in any one of these
eleven items should confer at once
with their county superintendent in
order that he may Ale with the State
superintendent any delayed papers
relating to any district"
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
Manning at GreenyiI,e

Columbia, S. c., Fep. 18.-Gov.
ernor Manning was at Greenville
where he addressed the men az
Camp Sewer Sunday. Father and
Son Day" was observed at the camp
and Governor Rye of Tennessee and
Governor Manning were the speak
ers.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
Oppose Amendment.

Columbia. Feb. 18.--Many of the
judges Of probate OF the State are
desirous OF being heard by Governor
Manning on the bill tightening up
the regulations governing the is
suance of liquor permits before ex-
ecutive approval is given the meas
are.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19

Waxing total of D.. $5036GO
This total falls s57.5OO below
the estimate submitted by the State
superintendent to the ways and
means committee. Economy is all
ways justifable. but economizing in
the public schools is of doubtful
value in the present crisis.
Not few school rooms are with
cut teachers today. Young men bv
scores have been called from the
class room TO the camp. Hundreds
OF young women are entering gov
enment service or are undertaking
clerical work with better compen-
sation. The average salary received
by women in the public schools dur
ing 1916-17 was $349. Fortunately
for the children. teaching has at
tracted many of the finest, best
equipped young women of the State.
but the war prices Of these strenl-
ons times are compelling teachers to
seek better paying positions even
'"t7'' '"O vi III SuNn POSITIONS Is
not so pleasant or attractive as the
hard job of teaching.
Ten of these eleven approprja-
tions are made under statutes pre-
viously enacted. The State super
'ntendent hopes TO discuss each ap-
preparation separately in a later ar
ticle. The eleventh item. providing
for a teachers registration and en-
ployment bureau. has been request
ed by the State Teachers Associa-
tion and provides for a long needed
service in the schools. Any teacher
holding valid certificate is entitled
TO register upon the payment OF
Zee OF 81. superintendent and
trustees seeking teachers will be
given reliable information upon re-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19

ing an eight-mill tax. 100000
High schools 49,. $4,000
Extending the school term 10000
Public school buildings. $4,000
Night schools. =. =. 10000
Teaching of agriculture =. 10000
Public school Libraries .. 5000
school Improvement Assn. 1000
State Board of Education. 1000
Teachers registration and
employment bureau. -. 1000
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
Saving at Expense of Educa-
tiOnal System False EconO-
my, Swearingen Says.
RECENT APPROPRIATIONS
State Superintendent Of Edu
cation Discusses Action of
Lawmakers at the Session
Just Closed.

Columbia, Feb. 1S.-"Economy is
always justifable, but economizing
in the public schools is of doubtful
value in the present crisis" said
John y. Swearingen, State Superin-
tendent of Education. in a short re-
view of the eleven items on public
education contained in the general
appropriations bill. The large ma
jority Of acts appertaining to the
common schools, stated Mr.. Swearin-
gen, apply to local schools. He
thinks this tendency on the part of
the legislature is unfortunate, in
that it makes the general assembly
"a quasi court for the settlement of
local issues and controversies with
out judicial investigation of facts"
Mr.. Swearingen's statement, the
forerunner of several others on the
States system of education as af-
fected by the recent legislature. fol-
lows:
Swcaringen's Statement.
The tendency to encourage local
school legislation is unfortunate. 1t
makes the legislature a quasi court
for the settlement Of local issues and
controversies without a judicial in
vestigation of the facts. Most of the
local measures will not become ac-
cessible to the public until the code
commissioner can compile and edit
the statutes for 1918. District
trustees interested in any one of
these local laws can procure copy
from the secretary of state by remit
ting the fee for transcription.
County superintendents. trustees
and teachers throughout the state
are making many inquiries about
public school appropriations. These
appropriations cover eleven items as
follows:
Rural graded schools. $1S7.5OO
EqualiZing funds for needy
schools in districts vot-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-02-19
Refuse Women Right to Vote.

Cape Town, Feb. 1S.-The house
of assembly by q vote of 81 to 80
rejected a motion in favor OF incor-
porating a paragraph in the elec-
toral reform bill giving the fran
'hise to women.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
AUTO SCHOOL READY
FOR DIX SOLDIERS
Special instruction in Han
ding Motor Vehicles to Be
Given National Army Men
speetal TsIeoranl . rubIle tsagsr

Camp Dix, wriehtstown, N. H., April Z.
Unit commanders will detail men thia
week 10 attend the Camp Dix autono-
bile school. which Is ready 70 begin
work under the direction OF Captain
Carter, OF the Motortruck Company. The
classes will be divided into eight Soc
tIons, which will meet about three times
a week, each period lasting two hours.
More than $4,000 worth Of equipment
has been received by II. A. Townsend.
educational director of the Y. NJ C. A..
who is the prime mover in the eslab-
liHhment of the school, which will BE-
patterned after the Y. NJ. c. A. school
at Newark, N. j. The equipment win
be moved into the workshop OF the motor
company. which will be used for instruc-
tion purposes and which will contain all
the necessary appliances for detailed
study
Artillerymen Of the Seventy-eiehth
Division had an opportunity Of getting
In some real practice yesterday when
the new 3000-yard rine range was
opened. The three batteries Of the 1881
Artillery Brigade. Brigadler General c.
c. Hearn, commander with the field
officers, received their first instructions
and the range will be occupied nearly
every day from now on, as officers and
men are very anxious to complete their
training and get "over there"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
SHIPPING OF POULTRY
Is BEING INVESTIGATED
y. 5. Inquiry to Determine Whether
Ice Packing Causes De-
terioration of Product

Washington, April 2-Hearings to de-
w.nline whether present methods of
smpping ice-packed poultry bring the
pluuuet IN conflict with the pure food
sne qrug act will be held here today
'ne Bureau of Chemistry, Department
y y agriculture, with representa- tives of
"'e poultry industry in attendance.
PROTESTS have been received for some
en'e mat adulteration OF poultry was
.tvugnt about in many instances
.afough melting ice. II was charged
va ". .ne water absorbed by the poultry
.eaeu 70 their weight and caused the
..A,uner to pay an increased price for
ap Inferior product.
" Carl l.. Alsberg, chief of the Bu-
,,-u Of Chemistry. declared that the
.a srp nda nothing to do with the war nor
w lood administration, but was merely
ee'ure OF the bureaus work. Proba-
eipsy Of ruling on the subject has
~ veen considered, he said, and will
~ ns until after the hearing has
s.ousnt out the views Of all parties
~ aensed absolutely that It was the
'2nuoh 70 place a ban on ice-packed
PNsnts and allow only transportation
poullry preceded by mechanical re-
tslaSion and then shipped in refrigera-
psfs This report, said to be cur
H XIV. me smaller poultry-produclng
e,ss which would give the packers
Nynopoly on the business, Is without
''unastion. Doctor Alsberg declared.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
GOVERNORS WIFE SERVES FOOD
WITH SENATOR'S FOR SOLDIERS
Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Wadsworth Fill Nches at
Camp Meade's Y. w. G. A. Hostess House.
Writes National Army Man to Sister

Somebody has to do this kind Of work.
and l enlisted"
incidentally, by serving in this capa-
city the Senator's wife saves to the
organization the salary OF some woman
who would have 10 be employed IL she
failed TO take up the work Further
more. the women who would be paid
for such work are released for work THAI
pays them high wages In the muntion
factories in Baltimore. So, after all.
Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Harrington
and the score of other society women
are making substantial contribution
toward the war
I met Allen Davis today. lie was "A
Philadelphia newspaperman before he
joined the Camp Meade outfit. lie is
attached TO the l54th Depot Brigade
and besides his field work is learning
the intricacies OF army bookkeeping in
the barracks of the Fifth Company.
Since his arrival, a little more than
six weeks ago, he has gained FIVE pounds
in weight and nearly a ton In muscle. ]
wanted to interview him, but Allen 80.
fused
81 shall let General Pcrshing discuss
the National Army" he said when
pressed him for an interview But
can tell you, though. and without Vio.
lating any confidence. that Allen Is 20.
| ing TO take a big part in our Libert,
Loan campaign that will be launched
next week.
| Good night. Sis My best love.
Your sodier-brother BOB.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
RIFLE RANGE TRAINING
OPENS AT MCCLELLAN
Inquiry Boards Named to
Probe Suicide and Accidental
Shooting at Camp

Camp Mcclellan, Admission. Ala. April :.
Having successfully bombardcd with
big guns every kind of an enemy posi-
ton that could be created in the imag-
ination OF the artillery experts here,
the entire Fifty-fourth Artillery Brigade
today started their round Of work on
the rife ranges with their Springhelds.
Following the Runnery OF the last
two weeks. during which they kept the
valleys ringing with the snap OF shrap'
mel and the boom OF three and six inch
guns. both by day and by night, the
work with the smaller weapons will
probably prove novelty to the artil.
lerymen. But every one of them is to
be put through the usual course of fire
Lieutenant Colonel Claude A. bantcr.
man, of the 1l2th Heavy Field Artil'
lery, and for many years one of the
oficers on the big national rifle shooting
range at Sea Girt. has been detailed in
charge of practice for the brigade. II
will probably extend over into next week
but the three regiments may complete
the course this week.
Two special boards of inquiry have
been named in the division to investi.
gate shootings. one board, consisting
of Major Herome L. Ope, t16th In.
fantry; Captain Herbert L. Grymes
115th Infantry, and Captain Henry i
Robb. 115th Infantry. was named &c
investigate the suicide Of Paul 4. Lit
tie. Westminster. Md, who shot himself
while on guard duty at a warehouse IL
the camp Of the 112th Machine Cur
Battalion, in which OUTFIT he was =
private.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
KEYSTONE INSIGNIA
POPULAR AT HANCOCK
Emblem of Pennsylvania Ma
tional Guard Seen on All
Sides and With Variations

Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ca, April
2.--The Keystone insignia OF Twenty
eighth Division Is making its appearance
everywhere at camp Hancock. The
name "the Keystone Division has been
selected as the unofficial designation OF
the old Pennsylvania National Guard'
which Is encamped at Camp Hancock,
and the keystone with the letters IS u. ;.
has been selected as the official insignia
Of the division.
was announced about the middle or
March and since then keystones have
i,iossomed everywhere. They appear on
ofncers' automobiles, on trucks, on
trunks. boxes. stationery and in every
other conceivable place.
So favorably has the keystone in
siqnta Eripped the PeunsylVanians at
Camp Hancock that the various units
have adopted VI with combinations OF
colors to match their respective or
Eanlzations. Headquarters in whlte tne
artillery, a red base with devices the IN
fantry a blue base with devices; the
engineers. a red and white base win
devices: the motor supply train, black
base with devices; and the sanitary
train. a green base with devices.
THAT the Keystone name and insig-
rin are pleasing back home Is contained
| IN a recent letter from the AdJutant Geh-
| eral of Pennsylvania 10 Major General
| Charles H. Muir, Camp Hancock COM
! mander, in which he expresses the APP
| preciation Of Governor Martin G. Brum-
| baugh for the distinction conferred upon
| the state in the selection of the unof-
| fetal name and insignia.
! Colonel Ashur Miner has returned
from Fort Sill, Okla, and has re-
sumed command of his regiment, the
IO9th Field Artillery. lie has been abb
sent from Camp Hancock for almost
three months. leaving here during Jan
uary with six other colonels of the
Twenty-eighth division for the officers
training camp at Fort Sam Houston
Texas. He is the first of the colonels 10
! return.
six hundred soldier from Camp
Travis, Texas, arrived at Camp Hancock
Yesterday after being on the road several
DAYS. They are recruits for the divi'
sion and will be used to bring the di-
vision up to the required strength They
will in all probability be distributed
throughout the division, although nc
Cf1clal announcement has been made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-02
u. S. INDICTs AMERICAN
GIRL AND FIVE HINDUS
All Are Charged With Conspiracy to
Violate the Espionage
Law

New York. April a. The Federal
Grand Jury has indicted Salindra Hath
Chose, Hindu, and Agnes Smedley, a
young woman from California, recently
arrested here on charges Of being con-
cerned In a conspiracy TO violate the
espionage act and Of acting as agents
in this country for the Indian National
Il party. a body of alleged insurgents
opposed to government by Great Britain.
with the couple we're indicted Pulin
u. Bose. Tarak Nath Das, Jadu Gopal
Mokerjee and Bhai Bhagwan Singh,
all Iiindus.
Bose is described in the indictment
as being provisional president OF the
supreme council OF the Indian Nation
alst party and the other defendants are
charged with being members OF spe-
clal commission representing the insur-
gents.
The indictment alleges that Miss
Smedley addressed a communication Ia
the Japanese embassy in Washington
last January regarding the AFFAIRS ot
the Indian party and that Bose, on
March s, sent similar communications 10
the Swedish Secretary OF State at
Stockholm and the Swedish legation in
Washington.