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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29
Mr.. John B. Mathews Dies
Near Sweetwater.

Mr.. John B. Mathews, n of Edge
field County's oldest and most high
ly respected residents, was called
from life after a brief illness at three
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
In the death of Mr.. Mathews the
county loses a most worthy and
God fearing man. He was for fifty
years a member of S~weetwater Bap-
fist church and for many years served
from her school at Greeleyville.
church, and for many years served
as a deacon. He also had charge of
all the graves at Sweetwater Church
Yard, seeing that they were kept in
order. His age was SO years. From
Sweetwater church will the funeral
services be conducted at four o'cock
this afternoon, Rev. w. C. Allen, pas
tor of the North Augusta Baptist
church officiating The interment
will be in the burying ground of the
above church.
The deceased was unmarried, and
leaves as his nearest relatives, sever
al nephews, some of whom reside IN
Edgefeld County, and others in 9TH
err Acknowledgements Chronicle.
The editor of The Advertiser de-
sires to place a tribute upon the last
resting place of this sanity man
who for more than half a century
has been a tower of strength to the
Sweetwater church and community
by his Cody walk and conversation.
He was as g~uileless and as free from
the communicating influences of the
world as any man we ever knew,
being indeed a living apostle OF Je-
Christ who was known and read
of all men as an humble, consistent
follower of his Lord. His devotion
to every duty that was placed upon
him by the church and his unceaslng
attention to the cemetery near the
church called forth the admiration
and sincere "Well Done" of every
body. We believe that he has entered
upon that eternal rest that is provid-
ed for those who are faithful during
their earthly sojourn.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29

Published every Wednesday in The
Advertiser Building at SIS per year
in advance.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1918-05-29

Entered as second class matter a
the pos.ofice at Edgefeid, sc.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
CANTONlMENT TYPES
THE GUARD HOUSE LAWYl<E

THE important member Of many industrial
member Of the Army or 1 nors
meeting OF the Board OF
his Post OF
his
designation
ManITouple
H Gets into the Bun Pen DS~
Therefore
Regulations and launches into ne
out single does ne
Gratuies can no
a 49,.
anything
ducking in the days wosL
gring H. unusual ner
Ousness peaked
Don't III the straight DOPE ns
he spills out in neaug
you'll hand little stir stuff the Regulations
there's letter he quotes Regu
the
oeits friendly gauies in such Perhaps ne
would forcib apphedO
I
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
FEBRUARY ~ LAST DAY
TAKE OUT INSURANCE

February II is the last day ON
which soldiers in the American army
may insure their lives.
Every soldier should avail himself
OF the opportunity to purchase insur-
ance before that date. This is the
first time In the history Of the world
that any government ever insured its
lighting men. The rates are incred-
IDLY low and the protection of the
highest and best.
seAmerica's soldiers should snow
their appreciation Of this great boon
by taking % much Insurance as they
can pay for without "strapping''
themselves. II private insurance
companies insured soldiers the rates
would be several times those quoted
by the Government. The rates were
published IN last weeks issue Of
Trench and Camp and the officers in
charge Of Insurance In the various
camps win be glad to talk over the
matter with any man contemplating
insurance.
Don't wait until the last minute to
insure yourself. There will be big
rush on the Anal day and you want to
keep oat OF that 90 No 60 be sure you
get your insurance and 70 tighten the
burdens Of the Insurance OiRcers. In
sure today.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
A ROCKIES NERVE

During some recent maneuvara 4
raw recruit had been told OF IA oxn
derry.
On reaching the marquee wherd
the ot1cer was he poked his head N
and bluntly inquired:
Have ye anything for me to do.
mistaRf"
Disgustedly laying down his cigxe.
the ofacef exclaimed:
why the deuce don't You intro.
duce yourself in a proper manner3
SIT down." he added. land will show
you how to report yourself
The rookie" seated himself ana
the Of1lcer. proceeding to the entrance.
walked briskly into the tent, saluted.
and said:
Orderly for the day, sir. Have
you any orders for me?"
The recruit calmly picked up the
discarded cigar from the table and.
between pulfs laconieally replied:
mo, there's very little doing today
You can hoof it,"
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
"OnOard, Christian Soldiers"
Suggested As America S Battle Hymn

What do you think of "Onward,
Christian Soldiers" as Americas bait
tie hymn?
A corporal in the Headquarters
Troop Of the 10lst q. 8. Cavalry has
suggested this stirring hymn as the
battle song Of Americas fighting men.
Trench and Camp Is DESTROYS Of as
pertaining the opinions OF as many
soldiers as possible on the adoption
Of the hymn. Write to the editor and
cast your ballot.
In making his suggestion the cor
.poral wrote the following:
"Our great President has outlined
Americas policy and declared to the
Teutonic powers that we seek moth
ing but justice to the oppressed and
an assurance of Everlasting Peace,
with the downfall Of Autocracy. Can
those words mean anything but that
we have q righteous cause-that we
are the inspiration Of our allies
that We are in war for world free
d0m-that we are the reserve forces
of the Almighty sent forth to struggle
for weary brothers in arms, who for
over three years have stayed the on
rush of the diabolical, God-forsaken
foe? Can those words mean anything
bnt that we are the last, final, mighty
blow, called on by the very God Him.
self to bring inspiration and new
courage to the battle-worn hosts Of
Righteousness?
do we not, therefore, need a bat
tie hymn that characterizes the cause
for which We fight and give our very
lives and fortunes for its victory?
Can it better Do expressed than by
that old familiar marching hymn Of:
Onward, Christian Soldiers!
Marching as to war,
With the Gross Of jesus
Going on BEFORE etc.3
''Have you ever heard that WON
derful hymn blared forth by massed
bands? Have you ever listened to
your regimental band play 1t on their
way to or from Sunday church serv-
ice? Have you ever felt the thrill
the cold chill creep up your back
until It came with Q rush 20 the very
roots OF your hair, when you heard
IL, as you marched on parade in the
old home town? Is there anything
more inspiring in its marching
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
CONGRESS CAN COMPEL
MILITARY SERVICE SAYS
SUPREME COURT OF u. 5.

In upholding the eonstitutionality
OF the selective service law. the Su-
preme Court Of the United States
ruled that the power given Congress
to declare war includes power to
compel citizens to render military
service both at homo and abroad. The
draft law came before the Supreme
Court when the appeals Of thirteen
persons were heard. The thirteen ap-
pellants, among them Emma Cold
man and Alexander Berkman, were
convicted Of either attempting to
evade the draft Law or trying to In
duee others 20 not register. This Il
the final decision on the selective
service law.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
GERMANY ZNVENclBLE?

Since the German army was de-
feated ct the Battle Of the Marne
Ia the autumn Of 1914, Il has not
achieved q victory on any froat where
Il was opposed By q force Of similar
sine. with man for man and gun for
gun.
Victories she has gained. to be
sure, in Serbia, In ROumanla and in
demoFalised Russia, where men In
high command betrayed their trust, 20
says o military writer, ''but nowhere
has she met IN ememy Of equal
strength. In any iaeld. without re-
cOilin&."
The German people have been '.fed
up" On "masterfal retreats" and
spectacular drives against small ar
mies, but for the most part the Ger
man army has BEEN advancing to
the rear" and the end In not yet.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23

rhythm-its words and simplicity Of
meaning? Has it not been the old
reliable Of band leaders for years 70
bring applause from an unfespOnglve
audience? Does It not appeal to you
as the battle hymn of the hour-the
very thing we need-that extra
something not expressed by bayonete
or bursting shells, but the human dy.
manic force back OF them inspired to
an overwhelming victorious strength
I'VE will not have time to sing 70
in the trenches -aor going over the
top, but we can sing 1t and have our
bands play 1t as they march through
the streets of America, England,
France, Italy and Russia, on our way
to the front. It will proclaim to
nations everywhere that America has
a divine objective.
LET us then sing it everywhere.
on the march, in the divine service
in our hearts. Let it grow and kim
die within uS. Let us thoroughly
understand our objective In that
song, 60 that no matter what the
experience or sacrifice may be we win
stick to our task with that tenacitY
which has ever marked American VIC
tory. Therefore let the bands sound
06-The Battle Hymn Of America:
Onward, Christian Soldiers!
Marching az to war,
With the Cross of Jesus
Going on before,
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe,
Forward into battle
See His banners co."
Commenting on the suggestion. tAA
Camp Hancock edition OF Trench and
Camp. published at Augusta, O.,
says:
Ellis suggestion Ia an excellent ona.
No hymn is more universally suns.
No hymn rings with the martial spirf9
a. does Onward. Christian Soldfers.t
There Is q dignity. a sweep OF ma
jesty In the setting that enraptnrea
and ennobles any soul the least bic
responsive to emotion. We have
heard 1t sung by 10000 people ana
the effect was tremendous. Il haa
been sung In our hearing by small
gatherings and never does it fail 10
impart virility and a challenge to TIA
hottest impulses. We heartily IN.
dOrse the suggestion"
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23

these soldiers have imbibed courage
and patriotism that viii be proof
against all distress, that win endure
al hardships, that win meet the Ger
man wiles and snares, and will stand
at length triumphant in the forefront
Of those who have sacrificed an that
the world might be made safe.
England and France have held the
Hun. Now comes America, with Eng
Land, France and Italy, to infiict such
a defeat upon Prussian aptocrats rs
viii forever establish in this world the
truth that Democracy is able to pro-
tect itself in the face Of whatever
assaults.
This 10 the reason for our entrance
into the war, and with bayonet and
grenade, with trench mortar and rife
FIRE, with aeroplanes and cruisers, the
Americans win force their way to q
glorious victory!
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
ssPERFECTLY KIILNC3r

The Lbertyvflle Home Guards In
Waukegan. Ill. were giving their
frst exhibition drill. Mrs. John King
man, a farmers wife, was approach
ing In a buggy drawn by an ancient
horse. The horse took one look at
the formations and dropped dead.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-23
THR BEST WAY

The best way to save the copies Of
Trench and Camp Is to send them
home and ask your relatives to keep
them for you. Incidentally, they will
enjoy reading Trench and Camp.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
OPPOSES
WAR BOARD PLAN
Gets Into Fight to Prevent Re-
organization of War De-
partment = Confers
With Baker.

Washington, Jan. 21.-It was stated
officially To-Day that President Wilson'S
opposition to the creation of a minister
of munitions, with a cabinet rank,
extends to the proposed creation OF a
director of munitions and establishment
Of a war council of three. He is said
to feel that the proposed avs would
have the same effect as that to which
he was opposed.
In the report Of the Senate military
committee to secure administration ap-
prevail for the bin, Senator Hitchcock
today submitted a copy OF the bill to
Secretary Baker, who will discuss it
with President Wilson.
Administration support or at least
acquiescence. is expected ultimately
by committee members.
President Wilson went over to Sec
rotary Bakers office today and was in
conference with him about half an hour.
1t was generally assumed that they
discussed the war council bill. but no
announcement was made.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
Wakes APPEAL TO REJECTED
Sporting Goods House Has Shrewd
Idea in a Combination of Pa
triotisn and Business.

AT least one of the downtown
,porting goods houses is making much
,f the fact that applicants for enlist
llent in the army or navy have been
rejected because of undeveloped
physiqueS.
Using this as u basis, a gymnasium
has been set up in the main show
window and at Intervals during the
lay a so-called strong man goes
through q series Of exercises which
are calculated to correct the physical
defects that humanity is heir to.
While the strong mar goes through
his motions the men and boys grouped
outside the window steps at him
in open-mouthed aStonishment. He
does everything from picking up a pin
to hosting Il 10O-pound d%ulnbbell above
his head.
And, while the man exercises, q
message of. hope is conveyed to those
who have been rejected, through the
medium of a large sign in a con
~spicuous position in the window. The
sign reads thus: IF You have been
rejected, buy II home eXerciser and
correct your faults. Uncle sam needs
you."-NeW York Times.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
ADVERSE REPORT ON
PREMIUM BOND PLAN

London. Jan. 19.-The parliamentary
committee appointed to consider the
question Of issuing premium bonds has
reported against such a step "at the
present time or until further efforts
have been made to make the present
issues more attractive to investors
The committee expressed the opinion
that the opportunities Of investment for
the general public were sufficient to
obtain their free support and that there
was a considerable untapped source of
investment which might be obtained
for war needs by the means of, an is
sue Of bonds which would, by its spec
lative element. attract small invest
ors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
Firmly Refuse to Give
Up Loot; Peace Parleys Halted

London, a 2I,-The negotiations at
Brest-Litovsk have been interrupted
temporarily according to II Petrograd
dispatch to the Daily Mail dated Thurs
day, and h Russian delegation is re-
turning to ~Petro2rad. The Germans. it
is added, appeared to be maneuvering
to force the Russians to break the par
ley over d minor point. so us to throw
the blame on the Russian representa-
tVes in the Eyes of the Russian people.
London, jar. 2~1.-I'urther Dispatches
from both the German and Russian
sides regarding the negotiations at
Brest- Litovsk indicate that the discus
sion on Wednesday turned largely on
the question of the conditions to be
recognized in ~dispoSing of Poland,
and C%ourland. DR., Won
kuehlmann, the German foreign secre-
tary, said in effect that his government
was willing to permit the peoples Of
the territories occupied by German and
Austria Hungarian troops to vote in re-
gard to their political future, such vote
to be taken not later than one year
after the conclusion of a general a
According to the Russian version.
Leon Trotzky, bolshevist foreign minis
ter. attempted to obtain a clear state
ment whether the voting would be
preceded by evacuation of those terri
tories by the German armies. After
several attempts to eVade Il direct re-
ply, DIR. Won kuehlmann declared that
Germany could not undertake any OBJ
legation regarding withdrawal of the
armies.
NJ. TrotZky returned to Petrograd on
Thursday night. Apparently the nego-
tiations Were suspended Thursday. al
though there is nothing to indicate how
things We're left at adjournment.
The PetrO2rad correspondent of the
Daily News, telegraphing OF Thursday,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
Disasters of Great Magnitude.

Catastrophies on land since 1900, in
which more than 1000 persons lost
their lives: 1908, Italy. earthquake,
ga, $50 killed 1902, Martinique, earth
quake and fire, 10000 killed; 1915,
Italy, earthquake, $4,000 killed; 1889,
Japan, flood 10000 killed; 1900. Gal
weston. tidal wave, 1000 killed: 1883,
Quito, earthquake, 5000 killed; 1896,
China, flood, 5000 killed: 1912, Cape
Haytien, earthquake, 1000 killed 1894,
Venezuela, earthquake, 5000 killed
1887, Japan, tidal wave, 5000 killed !;
1889, .Iohnstown, Pa, flood, 2,275
killed; 1910, Japan, flood. 1000 killed :;
1910, Costa Rica, earthquake, 1000
killed: 1917, Halifax, explosion, 1000
killed.-Capper's Weekly.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
MIGHTY THRUST
MAY De AN5WE \
Washington Thinks German
Blow in West Will Be Re-
ply TO Wilson and Lloyd
George.
BY United Press.

Washington, Jan. 21.--American and
allied officialdom is now certain since
the German military party is firmly
e~ntrenched, proposes to make "A west
front drive as an ansWer to President
Wilson's and Lloyd Georges war aims
addresses.
This is the meaning international ex-
perts interpreted today into Lloyd
Georges warning and likewise many
saw u direct connection between the
west front situation and Garfield's
IA order to help clear transportation.
While Chancellor Won Hertling prob
ably will make some reply to the war
aims as officials see it, everything re-
vealed to this government indicated
there will be no concessions now. Eng
lands man power bill is intended to
give sufficient men to offset Germany's
temporary advantage gained from
shifting men from the east to the west
front.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
No HARMONY IN
TEUTONP POWERS
CzernIn, Opposing Annexations,
Resents Intrigue Against
HertIing, Who Holds
Similar Views.

London, Ian. 2l.-The report tina the
German imperial chancellor for IA third
time had postponed his reply caused no
great surprise here, for while ii was
fairly certain that the German mill
tariStS had Won over Emperor William
to their side and annexation of occu-
pied territories was the policy to be
pursued, the advocates of a peace by
negotiation which includes most of the
Hungarian leaders must be con
cillared.
The nilitarists have the support of
the junkers and the war protiteerS, but
on the other side are the socialists and
a large proportion of the working
classes and of the moderate middle
class, of which the Berliner Tageblatt
terests represented by DR.. Bernard
Dernberg INC the Frankfurter Ieitung,
which have heen emphatic In their de-
n~unciation of the anneXationistS.
The attitude of the Austrians may
be gathered from an article published
in the F~remdenblatt, of Vienna, organ
of Count Czernin. he Austro-Hun-
9arian foreign minister, which sharp
ly deals With rumors that Prince Won
Count Won Hertling in order that he
may become German chancellor. The
article d~enounceS Won Buelow as a
traitor against Austria-Hungary, say
ing that he offered Italy Austro-Hun
garian territory and also gives express
sion to the dissatisfaction of the Aus
trian government With the agitation
of the German annexationists for the
Incorporation of the great Polish dis
tricts in the German empire, which it
asserts would be a blow at Austrian in
teregtS.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
new Chief OF STAFF
IS CHOSEN BY HAIG
Lieutenant General Lawrence
to Become First Aid to
Field Marshal.

London, Jan. 2l.-Amons the drastic
changes Field Marshal Sir Douglas
Hais is making at British headquarters
in France according TO the Times, is
the appointment of Lieut.. Gen. Sir Her
bert A. Lawrence as his chief of staff.
Sir Herbert Alexander Lawrence
was born in 1861 and had been retired
from active service al the outbreak of
the wal. He served in South Africa
lS99-l902, n has the French Legion
Of Honor. His two sous have been lost
in the war. The eldest son was lost in
action in 1915, and the youngest. n lieu
tenant, in the Cold Stream Guards, died
in 1916 of wounds received in action.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
new CHILEAN CABINET
is ANNOUNCED TODAY

Santiago, Chile, Jan. ia new Chill
can cabinet is announced as followsi
Minister of interior. Domin;nso
AIrunategni, minister Of foreign af-
fairs, Guillerrno PereiTai minister of
finance, Manuel Hererraj minister of
justice, Pedro Aguirrej minister Of war,
Luis Vicunai minister of industries,
Francisco Lan6a.
The previous Chilean Cabinet, of
whose resignation there has been no
report, was formed October Is, 1917.
Eduardo suares Nutica, former an
bassador to the United States, was min
lister Of foreign affairs.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
MOST IMPORTANT POST
is GIVEN TO BERLAMGA

Mexico, City. IAN. 21.-Manuel
Agnirre Berlanga, II was
late last night. has been appointed min
lister of the interior, or G~obernascon, OF
which department he mas been under
secretary. This is the first of I've new
cabinet appointments to be announced
and the position Of minister OF the in
terror Is he most important In the
cabinet.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
OPEN NEW

San Salvador, Jan. 19.-President
Carlos Melendez, accompanied BY a
large party, left the capital. today to
attend the ceremonies marking the
opening of the international railroad
from the seaport Of La Union on the
Gulf OF Fonseca, to the city Of San
Vicente.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
czERNlN WILL SPEAK.

Berne. Jan. 21.-Count Czernin, Aus
trian foreign minister, will make 4 re-
ply to President Wilson'S outline of the
allies war aims shortly, according to
word reaching here today. Czernin was
quoted as asserting, 1t viii not be the
anneXatiOnists' views which will end
the Brest-Litovsk conference. For our
part we wish to maintain friendly rela-
tons. We want no additional territory
and no indemnity
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
Will CLOSE EARLY.

New York, Jan. 1e.-Tha board Of
managers Of the New York Coffee and
Sugar exchange voted today to close
the exchange at / o'clock in the after
noon Of every Monday included in the
fuel admiration's order.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24

1t is probable that the king has
sought refuge in one of the allied m
hassies in Jassy, or that he has been
taken Under the protection of the
french military mission attached to
the R%umanian army. Jassy is $50 miles
from the British lines in Macedonia and
il may be that the king has been taken
to Saloniki by airplane.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
HARDING
Is SICK AT HOME

Des sio;nas, Ia, Jaa, s1.-Governo-
Harding. who has been having the grip,
poets that he would be at his desk
again Monday arc very remote.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
KNOXVILLE OFFICER
DIES AT CAMP DODGE

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 21.-First Lieut..
w. G. Cloe. Of Knoxville. stationed at
Camp Dodge. died last night OF pneu-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24

for Poilus from the trenches; there
is so much less face space to wash.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1918-01-24
KING MAY HAVE
FLED IN PLANE
Rumanian Monarch, Under Pro-
lection of Allies, May Have
Flown to Saloniki in
AirnIane.

London, Jan. 21.-King Ferdinand
Of Rumania, whose arrest mad been or
dered by the bolshevist government, is
now under the protection of the allies,
according to a P%etrograd dispatch to
the Daily Express.