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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
TO LIMIT CONTROL
TO PERIOD OF WAR
Railroad Heads Plan to Urge This Pro
gram on Congress-Chiefs from
1T Roads Meet.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-Railroad ex-
ecutivcs representing Ia roads and 80
per cent of the mileage III the United
States. at n conference held here yes
tcrday to consider plans for safeguard
inc the interests they represent while
under federal management, decided to
ask congress ~ limit government con
troll to the period of the war
The executives believe the bill now
pending in congress is too vague be
rauoa il does not set a definite date for
the government to relinquish the rail
roads. They could see no reason, it
was said, why it should not be fixed
for the duration of the war, as has
been the ease with other industries,
which have come under federal man
agemcnt.
The bill reported out of committee
would empower the President to retain
control of common carriers "ntil 9th
erwise decreed by the congress- The
position was taken that to pass such
q law would be to leave the immense
lv valuable railroad properties of the
country subject to the whims of any
new congress that may he elected, For
that reason, the executives maintained,
III would unSettlc seriously all th2 al
fairs of the carriers. Limiting of con
troll to the period Of the war will be
asked as a safety first - measure.
The conference was at the grand cen
trail terminal and was called by Frank
Trumbull, chairman of the railway eN-
ecutives' advisory board. Nearly 100
men were present. The session was
I executive.
! After the main conference the exccu
/ tiveS of the eastern roads met sepa
rately with Mr.. Loree, who formerly
was chairman of the eastern committee
Of the railroad war board, in the chair
! Special attention was given to the
needs of the eastern lines, although 1t
was agreed their interests were closely
interlocked with those Of the roads il
I other sections of the country.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
BIG LUMBER UNIT.
Engineer Regiment to Be Largest in the
World, 500 Men.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE TWEEN
tieth Engineers being recruited now is
the largest regiment in the world and
known as the Lumberman s regiment,
and consists of 800 men, divided into
10 battalions of $50 men each-eaeh
battalion divided into three companies
of $50 men each.
Their work will be in France, where
they will convert forests into the varl-
Gus requirements of the American En-
gineering corps, among which are saWn
and hewn ties, bridge timbers, plllng,
telephone poles trench planks, PIT props,
lumber for environments and hospitals,
frewood, charcoal, etc.
Through the cooperative work OF
the lumbermen s committee, the for
estrv bureau, and the chief of engineer S
Office of the war department, all OF the
commissioned officers Of this regiment
have been selected from the various
numbering districts of the United States,
with special regard to their practical
experience as woodsmen, logging rail-
road builders, and operators, and saw
mill operators.
Office experience, and experience In
the wholesale selling of lumber has not
qualified men for selection as officers,
nor will it qualify men as privates, OF
for consideration as non-commlssloned
officers in the Goth Engineers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
1875 STARS IN THIS FLAG.
Mine Workers Banner Showing Their
Contribution to Army.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. IA serv-
ice flag, said to be the largest i'll the
country and bearing 1875 stars, Will
be swung as q canopy in the hall when
the United Mine Workers of America
opens its convention here tomorrow
Each star represents a union coal min
er who has dropped the pick to take
up service with Uncle Sam. The flag,
measuring - by 70 feet, required 40o
yards Of cloth in its manufacture. Ac-
cording to table prepared by X. c,
Adams, the union membership i'll the
United States totals 4l0,314, of whom
10, l35 have volunteered or been draft
ed and 64604 are subject to draft.
In regard to the coal shortage and
labor supply, Mr.. Adams said;
Notwithstanding the miners union
has furnished more men for military
service than has been the case in any
other single industry, officials assert
that more than 800 100000 tons of Goa
can be mined annually in excess OF
the nation 5 maximum demand for al
purposes, including export, if the rail
roads could furnish the cars necessary
TO handle the output.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
TO GROW FIGS IN SOUTH.
Agricultural Department Makes Plans
for Smyrna Cultures.

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. 14.-That
il may be possible within a wear or two
to grow perfect Smyrna figs--the SUI
pcrior imported type-in many local.
ties of the South, is the conclusion of
United States department of agrcul-
ture specialists based upon recent in
vestigations. Developments this season,
it is said, indicate not only that such
an industry can be established, but have
shown that an unexpected condition
exists; that Smyrna fig trees, some Of
large size, already are growing in the
South. They have not borne fruit be
cause the fertilizing insect, blastophaga,
has not been present. The insect was
introduced from California in one see
tion this year and apparently has es-
tahlished itself.
Ever since the successful establish
ment of the capri fig fertilizing insect
in California, and the production of
considerable quantities of Smyrna figs
on the west coast, it has been the hope
of many people in the South and of
the department OF agriculture to estab
lish a similar industry i'll the guilt
states. As many people in the South
know, there are in a number of towns
and villages, large fig trees which ar,
sterile. Recent Investigations by G. =
I Rixford of the federal bureau of plant
industry, and George f. Mu1rcll. hort
culturist of the Southern railway, have
shown that many Of these sterile trees
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
FORESTRY EXPERT COMING.
Washington Sends Man to Confer With
Farmers en- Wood Cutting.

RUTLAND, Jan. 14.-W. \. Spar
hawk of the United States forest serv-
lee, mas left Washington for a trip
through Maine, New Hampshire, and
Vermont to assist the federal fuel adj
ministrators of these states in increas-
ing the use of tirewood in order to les
sen the demand for coal He will also
demonstrate to farmers and other wood
land owners methods of cutting by
which tirewood can be obtained with
the best results to the timber growth.
Plans for securing and distributing fire
wood will be worked out. 1t is hoped
to establish municipal wood yards at
various places and to decide upon sat
isfactory methods of utilizing waste
from sawmills and other Woodworking
plants.
A special appeal is to be made
through directors of extension work in
the three states to the farmers to cut
tirewood this winter while other work
is slack
Mr.. Sparhawk is one of the 10 ex-
perts Of the forest service who have
oeen assigned to cooperate with the
fuel administration to relieve the fuel
shortage IN the eastern states.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
DRAFT BOARDS PAY FIXED.
Allowance of 80 Cents for Each Man
Classified.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14.-Extrava-
giant expense bills filled by many mem
bers of local boards for their services
classifying registrants have led Prov
ost Marshal General Crowder to accept
the recommendation of board members
and others connected with the admins
tration of the selective draft to place
the salary feature of the classification
system on cost basis.
In a telegram sent to all state gov
errors, General Crowder promulgates
new regulations, approved by President
Wilson, under which the boards here
after will receive an aggregate of 80
cents remuneration for each man final
~ classified, exclusive of compensa-
ton for clerks or examining physicians
who are not members OF the board. I'm
der the old rules a maximum of $3.50
a month was allowed for each member
exclusive of clerical help.
While many board members had re-
newed their offers of gratuitous serv-
ices and others had held their expense
accounts down, General Crowder said
in his telegram: "A considerable num-
Der, regardless of the size of registra
ton i'll their respective jurisdiction,
have made their estimates on 50 ex-
travagant a scale that the total cost
could not be paid out of any appropria-
ton which congress would be willing 70
| make or which the people of the ma
ton would approve. =
Under the new regulations, expenses
already allowed board members, will
be considered to have been based
upon the provisions of this regulation
and any and all further payments shall
be computed accordingly The boards,
by unanimous vote, may distribute The
80 cents allowance man among their
| members as they desire, provided that
no member shall receive more than -
cents and no two members more than
| % cents.
| General Crowder praises the patriotic
| members of the boards, who are giving
| their time to the government without
pay, and adds:
" Personal sacrifices are being made
on every hand. The soldiers who are
being selected by the local and district
| boards have given up comfortable
| homes and in many eases sacrificed
| large incomes in order to fight fol
| their country 81 hours a day for $50
| per month Therefore it is not
unreasonable to request the great army
composed of local board members I,
meet the government and co-operat,
| with it in the matter of minimum cost
This IS their country, they are par,
of its army, and it is confidently ok
pected that they will give the govern
ment in the future, as they have in t.,
PAST, the best that is IN them, and tina
they will receive compensation only t,
the extent that may be necessary il
their condition of life
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14

bottles and am now entirely well-so |
do ali my work - and not trace of
my old trouble. | have told many Of
my friends what wonderful results they
will get from its use. - Mrs. S. j.
SEMIER, 1850 5th Ave, Troy, N. Y.
Women who arc in Mrs. Semler's
condition should not give up hope or
submit 10 such an ordeal until they have
given Lydia f.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound trial.
For suggestions in regard to your
condition write Lydia T.. Piullham Med
icine Co, Lynn, Mass. Theresultof their
40 years experience is at your service.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14

are, in reality, Smyrna trees which have
not borne fruit owing to the absence of
the particular insect necessary to fer
tilize the flowers. Both male-called
capri trees-and female Smyrna fig
trees are present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14

and three doctors
told me | would
have TO have an
operation. | had
d ragging down
pains, b * q ch e
and headaches and
could not do my
homework. My sis
ter who had been
helped by Lydia E
Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound
nskedme to tryit. |
have fo',pn general
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14

The hospital ship Rewa was torpe-
doed and sunk in the Bristol channel
on Jan. 4, according to official an
nouncement made last Tuesday There
were $50 persons on board, including
number of wounded and sick. All
were rescued except three members of
the crew, who were killed. \ news
despatch from Cardiff Tuesday said
that the torpedo which sank the Rewa
went directly through the Red Cross
painted on her side.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
BERLIN EvASIVE ON SINKING.
Suggest That Torpedo Did Not Hit
British Hospital Ship

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 1.-THE Wolff
Bureau, the semi official German
agency, in a communication regarding
the sinking OF the British hospital ship
Rcwa, says that the German authori-
ties cannot vet give final statement.
as the submarine which might have
been concerned is still at sea The COM
munication adds:
Nevertheless, competent quarters
regard il as impossible that the ship
should have been torpedoed by sub
marine. Accordingly the only posi-
biiity is that she was sunk by mine. F."
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
THIS WOMAN
ESCAPED AN
OPERATION
By Taking Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Com
pound. Many Others
Have Done the Same.

Troy. N. Y.-"I suffered for more
than seven months from a displacement
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14

Z. L. TRACY, M. d. Once and residence.
2l4 Main ST Hours: 20 go a. m, / TO }
and 20 $50 p. IN. Tel. go.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

DR. GRACE W. BURNETT, Physician and
surgeon. Market block, Elliot ST. Once
hours: $50 TO 80 a. M. $50 10 go, and
70 p m. Telephone, Jaw.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14

W. X. MOVES, NJ. D., Eye, Ear, Nose and
IhToat. TO Il, l50 To 5. Wednesday aud Sat
urday evenings. Other hours and Sundays by
appointment Appointments for glasses ut.
iings made BY mail az phone. American Bldg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-14

DIR. II. p. GREENE, Physician and Surgeon.
once Bank block. Hours. go to 10 a. NJ
] to :, and to p. M Residence, SIS Green
y, Telephone connection.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

and Sergt. Miles A. Martin, Of Ten
nesse, who were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. M. T. Coleman for a four
day furlough
The three Sergeants ape members
of the regular army and wear SER
vice stripes for duty at home and
abroad. Sergt. Smith was in the
drive at Chateau Thierry and as a
member of the Field Artillery of the
End Division helped to save Paris
from the invading Hun. Sergt. Smith
is at home as an instructor at Camp
Jackson. Sergt. Tisdale was station
ed in Honolulu prior to Americas
entrance into the world war and
wears three service stripes.
Sergt. Martin also wears three ser.
vice stripes and was one of the first
boys to enlist for service. in Mexico
His record is enviable and commend
able. Many social attentions were
shown the soldiers three during their
visit to Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
THE SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT

What was by far the best show that
has visited Abbeville in several
months, was presented on last Satur-
day night at the Opera House.
"The Brat" is everything that it is
advertised to be, and Manager Kay
is to be congratulated on being able
to secure such high class attraction
at this time;-as there are very few
such organizations on the road.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
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y SOCIAL NEWS. =
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

There was very pleasant dance
It the home of Miss Maggie Brooks
Saturday night, complimentary to
he young men in the 59th Artillery
Sand, who were in town for the un-
furling of the service flag.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Coleman en-
tertained at delightful Christmas
dance Wednesday, 25th, in honor of
their guests, Sergeants Smith, Tis-
dale and Martin of Battery B, Goth
F: A., Camp Jackson. ..
The evening was most enjoyable,
and especially festive because OF
Christmas decorations, charmingly
dressed young ladies, and uniformed
young men.
. Those enjoying the dance were
Misses Margaret Bradley, Mary and
Sara Haigler, Ruth and Victoria
Howie, Terry Anderson, Susie NAB.
ry, Mary Hill Harris, Mary Greene
Mrs. E. C. Lucas, Mrs. D. T. Smith
and Mrs. W. P. Kennedy, Lieuten.
ants Albert Rosenberg, Frank Les.
lie, Sergeants Smith, Tisdale, Martin
Privates Leslie, Hughes, Smith
Corporal Morse and Sanford Howie
and James Coleman. ...
Miss Ruth Beeks entertained four
teen Of her young girl friends at 6
delightful six o'clock dinner last Fri
day evening in honor of her guest
Miss Susie Leamon of Cross Hill
Those invited were: Misse!
Mildred Cochran, Eva Brown, Coma
Phillips; Marion Wilson, Howard Hill
Alice Cheatham, Victoria Howie
Gwen Bristow, jamie Vance Bowie
Catherine and Ada Faulkner, ant
Florence Neuffer.
z .!ss" - 80
Mrs. W. A. Harris entertained a
four tables Of Rook last Friday after
noon at her home on Ellis street il
honor of her niece, Miss Coma Phil
lips, Of Columbia: A delightful salat
course was served after the games
by little Miss Frances Hill, to th'
following youhg girls; Misses CONS
Philips; Mary Greene, Helen Milford
Florence Neuffer,, Mildred Cochran
Lydia Owen, Marion Wilson; How
ard Hill, Victoria Howie, Gwen Bris
tow, Susie Leamon, Ruth Beeks
jamie Vance Bowie, Catherine ant
Ada Faulkner. ;.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
STRIPPED HIS GEAR.

- Hugh Bradley, Of Greenville street,
!. was down among the rough boys
from other streets, one day just be-
fore Christmas. He heard that Lieut.
$eHant Longshore had been awarded
the Croix de Guere. He rushed up
the street Of quality to spread the
news, and by the time he reached
Col. Kerr's mansion, he told it this
syay; "Mr. Longshore shore did
whip the Germans some. He was
worse than Wardlaw Lyon. He ran
them so fast that he stripped his
gear"
=.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Frank Padgett of Anderson, was
in the city several days last week
with his friend, Neil Swetenburg.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
SWEDENS THREE.

r Among the notable visitors in Alb
.beville during the holidays were:
Sergt. Sidney Ellis Smith Of Iowa,
sergt. John W. Tisdale of Oregon,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Miss. Clara Baer of Atlanta, is in
the city on q visit to Miss Gertrude
Calvert and other friends.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Miss nellie Hunter of Clinton,
spent several days last week here
with Mr.. and Ms: C. B. Hipp.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

]. r. Cochran returned to Waynes-
vile, N. c., Saturday after few
days visit to his home folks.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Miss Mary Lawson Link is in Spar
tsnburg on visit to Mrs. Joseph W.,
Everett.
Miss Alberta Clinkscales left this
week for Hartsvilie to resume her
xg1k as teacher 1t that place:
Lewis O. elnkscales leaves for
Spartanburg today, where he will
take up his studies at Wofford Col
lege.
Miss Annie Hill has returned to
her school In Greenvilfe after spend
ing tKs holidays With her home peo-
pie. +.
Mrs. Frank Evans Of spartanburg,
Is hare On . visit TO sMr. and Hrs.
George White. ST., and other rela-
tives. =
Miss Ruth Calvert returned to her
school at Pinewood, S. c., Sunday
after spending the holidays with. her
home folks. E..,
Miss Leola Harmon left Sunday
FOR her home in Charlotte after
spending a week here with Mrs. Jas.
s. Cochran. 's s'Si'
!. 81 Mrs. D. A. Dewey and Walter Nc
Cord went up to Greenville and spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Nurchison.
5 Mr.. H. J. Power and Miss Allie
Nae Power of Brownlee, spent last
week in the city with the family Of
Mr.. W. L. Power and other relatives.
Sergeant Amos Morse spent the
holidays at home with his fathers
family. He is stationed at Ft. McIn-
ssh, Loredo, Texas. He leaves Mon
day to join his regiment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Maultzby re-
turned to their home in Benefits
vile Sunday after spending Christ
mas here with Mrs. C. B. Klugh and
family.
Fraser McDill has been home on a
short vacation before returning to
his work in Columbia. He is just
out of the army and goes back to a
better job with the Columbia Tele-
phone Co., than he had before. The
signing of the armistice caught Fras-
er in mid-ocean, and his ship was
turned around and headed for home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
!. WANTS: I,

FOR SALE:-House and lot near the
square. Apply to T. G. or W. H.
WHITE. 12-s1-f.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Allen spent
part Of the holidays in Greenville
With their home folks. \
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Miss Mary Lawson Link is in Spar
tanburg on a visit to Mrs. Joseph W
Everett.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
local
.'lfaeWs
PERSONALS ::

Andrew McDill is at home after
en- extended stay in Columbia.
Miss Louise McDill has returned to
Kelton, in Union County, where she
is q successful teacher.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

kosT:-opal Scarf Pin, on. Christ
mas Day. Return to F. E. Harrison
at Farmers Bank, and receive re-
ward. '. 12-27-1tC.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

The subscription rate to The Press
and Banner IS now $2 per year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

WANTED Seed Cotton at the high
est market price. See me on the
square, or Sc Church St., Jno. T.
Sutherland, ABbeville, s.. G.
i2-31-3t. Pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

LOST:-Friday, Dec. 20, on the
streets of Abbeville, Gentleman's
Gold Ring, set with Sardonx; w.
W. W. stamped inside. Finder will
please return to Press and Ban
ner Office and receive reward.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

FOR ANY KIND OF TIN WORK
or Radiator. work, see Jenkins, the
Timer. Shop next door to A. M.
Hill's Store. 12-S1-St. Pd.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Engraved Cards and Invitations a
The Press and Banner. ~ -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Miss Alberta Clinkscales left this
week for Hartsvilie to resume her
xpzk rs teacher at Tat place:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Lewis O: elinkscales leaves for
Spartanburg today, where he will
take up his studies at Wofford Col
lege. :;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31

Miss Annie Hill: has returned t
her school In Greenvflfe after spend
ing tKs holidays With her home peo
pie. "a. /
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-10-18
Can Now Eat and Sleep in Comfort

If troubled with indigestion or sleep
lessness you should read what Miss Ag-
mes Turner, Chicago, ILL.,, has to say:
"Overwork, irregular meals and care
lessness regarding the ordinary rules of
health gradually undermined it until
last fall l became wreck of my for
mer self. l suffered from continual
headache, was unable to digest my
food, which seemed to lay as dead
weight on my stomach. | was very
constipated and my complexion became
dark, yellow and muddy as | felt.
Sleeplessness was added to my misery,
and l would awake as tired as when l
went to sleep. 1 heard of Chamber.
lain's Tablets and found such relief
after taking them that l kept up the
treatment for nearly two months. They
cleansed my stomach, invigorated my
system. and since that time ! can eat
and sleep in comfort. am today en-
tirely we'll. -