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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-03-06
30 CENT COTTON BUYS LESS
THAN IL CENT COTTON

The farmers of South Carolina who
were inclined to run away with the
idea that thirty cent cotton is a great
thing Gas it really isl ought to bear in
mind that thirty cent cotton and buy
ing foodstuffs does not work out in
the end. The raising of food -stuffs
at home is Just as necessary as fcrti-
liZers for the cotton.
: In his very excellent address at
Sumter, Mr.. Clarence Poe, the distin-
gulshcd editor Of the Progressive
Farmer, presents some astonishing
figures that had been prepared by Mr..
bradford Knapp of the United States
department Of Agriculture, showing
that with even thirty cents a pound
FOR cotton the farmer who grows call
cotton" and depends on it to buy his
bread and meat is not only no better
or than he was with twelve cent cot
ton, but is actually worse off. We take
only the "bread and meat" articles
commonly purchased and consumed on
cotton farms. Here are the facts:
At Twelve Cent Pre-War Prices
One 5O0-lb bale of cotton at $50
would have bought:
80 bushels corn at - SO.75
IL barrels flour at ----------- 500
5000 pounds corn meal at - .02
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-03-06

work for me and know it will help
others if they will give it fair trial"
Mrs. LIZZIE COURTNEY, 1OS 9Th Ave.
West, Oslialoosa, Iowa.
Why will women drag along from day
to day. year in and year out, suffering
such misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when
such letters as this are continually being
published. Every woman who suffers
from displaccments, irregularities, in
ilammatlon, liberation, bacllache, ner-
V0usness, or who is passing through the
Change of Life should give this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia e. Pink
mans Vegetable Compound, a trial. For
special advice write Lydia L. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass The result
OF ITS long experience is at your service.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-03-06
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday-One Meal Without
What

Use flour substitutes.
Variety Of ways to use these.
Have no biscuit for dinner, if you
need bread use corn bread.
If dinner is your whcatless meal
do not use flour to thckcn, nor serve
crackers
Save sugar every day in the week.
Use fruits as much as possible. Nuts
and raisins need no sugar to serve
Pressed and dried figs and prunes
supply the system with sugar. Have
no candy made in your home
ADVERTISE IN THE TINES.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-03-06

For Indigestion, Constipation or
BiliOuSncsS
just try one 50-cent bottle of LAX-FOS
WITH PEpSIN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co.. manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
Quinine and Groves TasteIess chill Tonic
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-03-06
IN MISERY
'''' FOR /: YEARS
Mrs: Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Oskaloosa, Iowa. For years was
simply in misery from weakness and

Nei pdlllS-a II q
nothing seemed to
90 me any good. A
friend advised me
to take Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. I
did SO and got re-
lief right away. 1
can certainly re-
commend this valu-
able medicine to
other women who
suffer, for it has
done Sllpb GOOD
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-03-06

600 pounds lard at - 10
500 pounds salt pork at -- .12
400 pounds bacon at - Is
At Thirty Cent, War Prices
One 500-lb bale Of cotton at $50
will buy:
10 6ushels corn at ---------$2.OO
q - Darrels flour at --------12.50
2,l43 pounds corn meal at -r--- OF
tof if Pounds lard at ---- 81
455 pounds salt pork at--- .33
''9 ~, POUNDS bacon at ----------- al
These conditions ar- not likely to
improve, emphasizing all the more
the absolute Importance at this time
OF planting plenty of corn and other
food crops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
Pine Bluff
 Welcome a
 New Year
1918 Comes in Amid Bells and Whistles and Imita-
 5ion "Strafeing."

GOOD MORNING.! HAPPY NEW GEAR! These are the salutations by xaei4icia asaasane Bluff people will be greeted this morning, and these greet ings will be reminders that the Old Year is dead
 The Old Year is dead but he died a game death, and went to his Maker with a varied record, one filled with direful deeds and doleful doings, blighted hopes and thrilled promises: :: but record which, on the other hand, tells of joyful happenings and many happy occurrences and many hearts made glad.
 The New Year comes in with a clean sheet, high ambitions and many prom ises, and he was ushered into the world this morning with many joy full toot from the whistles of the local industrial plants and with gladsome chimes from the bells in the various churches.
 The New Years celebration in some parts of the city would remind one of 8 midnight raid in the trenches, when the "Sammies" go lover the top" for 8 whack at the boches, and the "pop- pop-pop" of the little 32-calibre auto matics to the deep bass "boom-boom" of Patrolman Higgins "old Liz," all had part in the ceremonies.
 Watch Party at ''Y."
 The members of the various young peoples socioties of the local churches held "watch party" last night at the Young Mems Christian association, and helped to usher the Old Year out and the New Year in. A most delight ful program was rendered and deli- cious refreshments were served. The presidents of the various societies made short talks, and Rev. J. I. Nor ris, Rev. E. R. Steel and E. M. Good win, secretary of the Y. M. c. A., also spoke. Games of various natures were played and a most delightful evening spent.
 Dance New Year In.
 The annual Christmas dance of the Lotus Cotillion club was held last night, and the members of this social organization danced the Old Year out an dthe New Year in. The members of the Pine Bluff Golf and Country club were guests at this affair.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
FTJIAN NATIVE
 CAUSES CAPTURE
 OF HUN OFFICERS

Suva, Fiji Islands, Nom 1.-The guile of Fijian named Piufou brought about the capture of Count Felix von Luckner, commander of the German raiding cruiser Seeadler with five of his officers late i'll Septem- Der. After the cruiser had been wrecked on Nopeha Island in the So ciety Group, Von Luckner and the other five Germans put out in an armed motor launch for Fiji and land ed son Wakaya Island in the center of the archipelago, the home Of Piufou. They told him in English that they were castaway British of- ficers
 Piufou, who readily understands German, perceived at once that they were enemies. When he had learned enough about them he told 'MacPher-- son, half caste also living on the island, and MacPherson set out in sailing cutter for Levuka, 15 miles distant, to notify the police Not ions after, Von Luckner and his party were taken prisoner hy dint or bluff" by two white constahulary ot.s ficers in command of six unarmeH Fijian policemen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
FRENCH SOCIALISTS
 REFUSED PASSPORTS
Clemenceau Will Not Let Deputies Go to PetrOgrad for Socialist
 Meet.

Paris, Dec. 31.-Premier Clemenceau today refused the request of delega- tion of Socialist members of the cham Der of deputies for passports to Petro- grad for Socialist delegates. The pre- mler in his reply told the Socialists that he did not doubt their patriotism, but said that the situation at Petro- grad was too unsettled for useful re- suits to be expected from their in- fervention, and that giving them pass rprts might seem like an endorsement Of their position, which would produce a harmful effect on opinion at the front: as we'll as in the rear. Many p0,ple would not fail to say in that caEe. added the premier, that France wak seeking for preliminary negotia- ti4h for ,peace. which was in no wise th1o ght of in the absence of serious pr1 ositions from the enemy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
RESERVE BOARD MAKES
 PLEA FOR ECONOMY
Old Clothing Now More Respectable Than New Says Letter to
 Banks.

Washington, Dec. 31. A New Years plea for war time economy to assist the United States in financing itself and the allies, was issued to- night by the federal reserve board in the form of suggestion to banks to promote thrift campaigns in their communities.
 "Let the public realize" says the statement, "that it is more respecta- ble in such war times as confront Us to be seen in old clothes than in new ones.
 "Let the people everywhere be en- couraged to consume fewer things, and let those be the simple and sub- stantial things that are necessary to health and strength.
 "Let the banks tell the people of their communities that this is not the time for cities to be spending money on public works"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
New Years Greetings Sent
 By Allies to Uniies States
Poncare Says 'Tle Voice of Washington Still Resounds
 and Shows Path to Fri umDh.'

Washington, Dec. 3l.-"The voice of " Washington still resounds and He shows the path to triumph through sacrifice" says President Poincare in a New Years greeting to the American people, which appears in the New Year edition of the official bulletin. M. Poincare's message is one of a number received from the heads Of the nations associated with the United States in the war against Germany. Others came from King Alexander of Greece, President Monocal of Cuba, King Peter of Serbia, President Buer- Ia of Bolivia and President Viera of Uruguay.
 As the year 1917 closes,' cabled the French president. 'I look back with emotion to the month just elapsed and the successive stages of the world struggle, and in particular to the entrance of the United States into the war"
 LlOyd-George Sends Out Greetings.
 London, Dec. 31.-Messages from the British prime minister, David Lloyd George, have been sent to all
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
BAKER REVIEWS WAR
 AT YAER'S OPENING
British Dominate Flanders French Control LaOn Araa-ItaIy
 Firm

Washington, Dec. 31.-That the be- ginning of the new year finds at the battle fronts is outlined by Secretary Baker in his weekly review of mill . tary operations issued tonight
 Tn the west, he says, tae British dominate the Flanders plain with d great wedge into the principal Ger man line of defense at Cambrai. wh.2 the French, with their own lines un broken, hold the key to the Lao1 area tlru the capture of the Chemin des Dawes. Italy supported by the allies, is holding firm with the enemy, after battling in vain for six weeks against the defenses, is busy prepar- ing for renewed offensive.
 Of Russia the review merely says the Germans are endeavoring to per suade that country that they are eag- CT to assist in restoring normal con ditions and that the German embas- sy building at Petrograd is being made ready for occupance. While the operation of American troops at the front has been confined to mar row limits, the secretary says,{ their Lsrasence had heartened the allies
 s-s a.saith in final victor. f.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
CHIEF HITS TRUCK
 TWO DEAD g HURT
San Antonio Fire Chief and Lieuten- ant Dead in Smash-Nine Hurt
 in Crowd.

San Antonio, Tex, Dec. 31.-W. R. Bishop, GA, chief of the San Antonio fire department and Robert Koplan acting lieutenant of the department were instantly killed, Bishops chauf- fer was perhaps fatally injured, and nine others, including three private soldiers, seriously hurt tonight when the automobile, in which the fire chief was going to a fire collided, with an automobile fire truck travel ing at, right angles at the corner of Alnio Plaza and East Commerce street. The force of the collision hurl- ed the ears across the sidewalk thr' a crowd of New Years eve merry makers. and thru the windows of a department store Several of the in jured we're cut by flying glass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
ALI OLD PRIORITY 0RDERS9PU1gASlDf: 0N EASTERN ROADS McAdoo Says to Relieve Congestion of Traffic First
 Regardless of Rule. NEW BODY REPLACES RAILROAD WAR BOARD Holden. Williams. Walters. (ha.abers and Hines Form New Advisory
 Body to Aid McAdoo-Wage
 Question Rests.

Washington. Dec 31.-OrderS went to Eastern railroads from Director General McAdoo to clear up all freight congestion regardless of previous gov ernment priority regulations passen- ger schedules and any hampering practices under the old competitive system. ard to pay special attention to the movement of coal and food Lines of the West and South were notified hat soon they might be called upon 10 furnish locomotives and other equipment to help tighten the burden i'll the East and committee of government officials was created to work cut plan fo, diycrting ex- port freight to ports south of New York. Quantities of coal actually were started moving to New England to relieve the serious shortage there, and priority orders were suspended for roads east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio rivers to the extent necessary to clear up congestion.
 War Board Replaced.
 A, the same time he dissolves the railroad war board, at it's own request, and named temporary advisory cab inet of five members. One of these, Hale Holden president of the Burlin2- ton and a member of the war board will be retained to supervise the ma chinery which the war board has ere ated within the last nine months to coordinate the roads of the country Other members of the new advisory board arc john Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency. who will have charge of financial questions arising out of government operation ;; Henry Walters, chairman of the board of the Atlantic Coast lines. who will assist in operation problems; Edward Chambers. traffic director of the food administration. who will have charge of traffic. and Walker D. Hines, as sistant to the general director.
 Take Up Wages Soon.
 The question of increased pay of railroad employees will be taken up soon by MT. McAdoo, but he said to- day he had given little thought to wages and did not know what his attitude would be. Heads of the four brotherhoods will confer with the di- rector general Thursday, at his invita- ton. MT. McAdoo limited his con- ments on the labor situation by saying that he would treat the men with justice and equity" and would give "a just and square hearing to the brotherhood heads.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
Despite Bio Snow in West, Huns Make Fierce Drive
 British Recover Ground.
ITALIAN MOUNTAIN
 FIGHTS CONTLfT U E
French Give .lIiitS Valuable .id-So Signs oi Replies to Te!dnHic Peace Offer Llosd-Ge0rge
 Optimistic.
(AsSociated Press Summary.) ]

y
 Notwithstanding the fact that deep snoW covers the ground along the western front in northern France, bit ter fighting has been in progress be- tween the British and Germans on the Cambrai sector. Attacking over a front of about 200 yards Monday, and using liquid fire against the de- lenders of the Welsh ridge the enc mY succeeded momentarily in enter ing one of the British trenches Field Marshal Haig's mon in a brilliant counter attack completely rcgained their lost ground. On the other part of the line the Germans were met with withering fire and compelled to retreat with heavy casualties. Aside from this battle, there was little fight ing of moment on any of the fronts, although violent artillery duels con tnGe at various points in France and Italy. Especially heavy is the duel around Monte Tomba on tho northern Italian front Here the opposing troops, even under the rain of heavy shells are also indulgine in vicious grenade encounters. 1t is in this sec tor that the French are lending their aid to the Italians, and in their first attacks against the enemy captured important positions. and in addition took about 400 prisoners and 50 ma chine guns and seven big gunsSs-A2S, booty.
 From Jaffa eastward General Al lenby's forces in Palestine are con- tinuing their successful advance against the Turks.
 Entente Still Firm.
 The advent of the new year finds 1 the United States and the entente al- lies confident of the ultimate success of their aims notwithstanding the cessation of fighting in Russia. The peace proposal made at the Brest- Litovsk conference by Count Czernin has not yet been officially recognized by any of the allied governments, but one of the leading newspapers says the British premier will send serious and reasoned reply to it when it is presented officially. Any reply, it is believed, will first have the sanction of all the countries now at war with the Teutonic allies. That the British premier is optimistic as to the future course of events is sltwn in his New Year greeting to the viceroy of ln- dia. in which he says that before the new year is past he has a good hope that the "purpose to which we have l set our hands will have been com pletely achieved"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
GRAND JURY MEETS.

With considerable mystery attached to the pro&eedings the Jefferson coun- ty grand fury was called in special session yesterday, and adjourned late yesterday afternoon. It is not known whether thu adjournment is perma nent or not} as officials would make no statement whatever in regard to the matters under investigation or to the length of the session.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01

the allies except Russia, but includ- ing Greece. All expressed the good wishes of the British war cabinet to the government and peoples addressed. To President Wilson, Mr. Lloyd George said in part:
 "At this season l wish on behalf of the British war cabinet to send to your government and people a message of good will. Every day that passes must make us realize more clearly that the hopes of the human race cen ter upon the triumph of our cause.
 Every day proves to LIS that our Friendship for one another is becoming the cement of that league of free na- lions which now stands as the guard ian of justice and liberty throughout tke world"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
Attack Repulsed.

London, Dec. 31.-The Germans made another determined attack on the British position on Welsh ridge in the Cambrai sector today, and suc- ceeded in capturing a portion of the trenches. A heavy British counter attack drove them back again, accord ing to a report from Field Marshal Haig's headquarters tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
FLORIDA FRUIT IS
 INJURED BY COLD

Tampa. Fla.l Dec. s1.-The cold wave which struck Florida last night has done greatly damage to the more tender vegetables. according to re- ports tonight from many sections of the state. In tile central portion of the state some oranges were frosted, but no fruit wasl damaged in the southern part, aihd only, the smaller trees in young gr'Pves were injuredA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01

Pekin, Dec 31.-CiviF war is in pro- gress at 1rlutsk in eastern Siberia on the Trans Siberian railroad and in the ; surrounding districts. The town was set on fire by Red Guards after they had murdered the French consular . agent and three other ,Frenchmen. Many persons, including women and children, are being murdered and street fighting is under way.
 The Bolsheviki continue to receive ; endorsements and ammunition from Krasnoyarsk. The Cossacks are offer ing determined opposition to the Red Guards. The Siberian railway guards are outnumbered and are being killed or driven. from their5posts. Communal cation with Petrograd has been cut : off. Hl*=F
 Bolsheviki uprisings have occurred at Tchita and Verkhne- Udinsk, both Siberian railway. Harbik 3is quiet, with the Chinese in full cd Etrol.
 Petrograd, Sunday, Del. 3o.-An interview with Admiral keyserlingk, member of the German delegation which arrived in Petrograd last week is rublished by the Den. In replay to a statement by his interviewer that the Bolsheviki constituted only one party in Russia and were not recog- nized bv majority of the people, the admiral said:
 "That is matter of your internal politics, which in no wise concerns . us. However, Germany would not wish to conclude peace with only one party. That is why we insisted that the delegates from Ukraine be ad- mitted to the peace negotiations at Brest-Litovsk.
 We have not declined to hear rep resentatives of other nationalities in Russia, even of other parties. We un- derstand that a durable peace is at tainable only when factional passions in Russia have been allayed. There fore, however much we desire peace, we wait the establishment of or der"
 The admiral denied that the ques- tion of peace was bound up with the constituent assembly.
 London, Dec. 3l.-Iay addition to the points set forth in yesterdays advices from Rrest-Litovsk regarding the provisional agreemtnt' between representatives of Rus;iia and the sCentraI powers, another clause is in cluded, the precise meaning of which : is not clear. A Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam gives the clause thus: :. "lt was agreed that both legally and economically one country should not be treated less favorably by an otAer than any third country which cannot appeal to treaty rights" I The German wireless version of this clause reads.
 "It was agreed that respecting all rights of intercourse and economic relations. none of the countries which { is a party to the peace arrangement
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
COLn WAVE PASSES.

Washington, Dec. 31.-The cold wave which has gripped the eastern part of the country for the last two days is passi- east, the s', bureau annoi s~ia,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
Fravs for Peace.

ican public 1 pray for year of peace and prosperity. I trust that the New Year will soon see the advent of a permanent and solid peace through out the world" Cardinal Gibbons said here tonight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
RUSS CELEBRATE
 PEACE: AS CIVIL
 WAR IS RlG|NG Sunday Given Over to Dem < onstration by Bolshevlki in Petrograd. sCIVIL STRIFE IN \ MANY RUSS STATES Governments Troops Fighting in Siberia-Many Persons Murdered in Irkutz-Peaea 'iNg0tia-
 tions Apparently End.
Associated Press Summary,


 In Petrograd Sunday the day was given over to peace fcelebrations marked by parades of B3sheviki fol- lowers 'A
 Members of the Germth and Aus trian peace delegations We're specta- tors of the parades. The leads of the German and Austrian delegations to the Brest-Litovsk conference. Dr. von Kuehlmann and Count lizernin. acs returning to their resp ective capitals. Delayed dispatches fron Brest-L; tovsk indicate that while the repre- sentatives of Russia and the central powers agree on most of the peace terms, there is difficulty in the pre- hminary settlement of inc question concerning German retirement from occupied Russian territory in order to give the inhabitants opportunity to decide their future for themselves.
 One of the forts at Kronstadt, the naval base near Petrogiad, has been blown up by an explosion, according to report received ii London.
 Bessarabia and Tul1 estan are rc- ported to have decla their ifde- pendence, while fighti between the Bolsheviki and their 1 Sents is re ported to be going or BsA arbin and Irkutsk, Siberia. Ge K aleolnes was reelected hetman Jone,on Cos sachs by an. CyaYWIie q f1;iffa11 4ssf fst tirxiess
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-01
Entire Y Population living in Parks and Open Places of
 Tropical City.
DEATH L1oN' SMALL;
 ALL HAD WARNING
Only fvv f.il'et a;ta l0D Injured light SieckS ToIG oi Coming Nuakc--Earth &tiIl SiiiverS-
 Rush KeIici Supplies.

Guatemala City, Dec 31.-Earth shocks that began here at II o'clock Christmas night and still are continu ing, caused millions of damage to this city the death of few persons and the injury of about 100 others. Every house in the city was rendered unin- habitable and the entire population is living in the parks and open spaces. The first shocks were light, giving warning of the heavier ones that might follow. In the interim everyone had opportunity to seek safety in the open air The devastation was wide spread, the presidential palace, the postoffce, the cathedral, all the churches, the hospital, the schools and the Masonic temple were seriously damaged. The electric lighting system was put out of commission and raii- way communication interrupt ed. The government is relieving the situation by the distribution of provisions. Ev- eryone is prohibited from remaining inside any of the buildings in the city.