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BELGIUM SEIZURE
WAS KA|SER'SPL
Gen. Ludendorff Declares
Wilhelm Gave Decision Bind
ing German Military.
REVEALS HUNS PROGRAM
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, July 2s--Responsibllity
for the crown councils decision in
1917 that Belgian territory must be
held WAS placed upon the former Ger
man emperor by Gen. Ludendorff in a
communication published today by the
Deutsche Tages Zeitung.
Gen. Ludendorff's letter said that
great headquarters merely sketched
the military situation and stated what
measures they believed necessary to
protect Germany's west frontier in an
economic way. The former German
emperor, Gen. Ludendorf said, decided
the question and his decision was
binding upon military headquarters.
Replies to Critics.
Premier Bauer and Dr. Hermann
Mueller, foreign minister. were con-
demned by Gen. Ludendorff for their
statements in the German national
assembly at Weimar on Monday
criticising the crown councils actions
and making public reports of Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg and Gen.
LudendorH advising the retention and
military occupation Of the Liege dis
trict. Gen. Ludendorn inquired where
DR.. Mueller obtained the military in
formation concerning great head
quarters.
An outline of what military author
tiles were said to have considered
the necessary economic unity" with
Belgium also was published today by the
National Zeitung.
Moves Contemplated.
This outline. according to the news
paper, contemplated the extension of
the German customs system to Bel
GUM, the levying of imperial taxes
on monopolies there. obligating Bel
GUM to accept German control of
Belgium taxation, trade representa-
ton and the division of the income
tax. It suggested also an agreement
for the equality of citizens Of Ger
many and Belgium and various reg
ulations regarding shipment, legal
and industrial questions.
German shipping, according to the
published economic outline, would be
given rights In the harbor of Ant
werp; Belgium would adopt the Ger
man monetary system; all damage
claims against Germany would be an
nulled; Germany would take over the
Belgian railroads and the German
workmen's protection insurance law
would be introduced in Belgium.
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HUN COUNCIL FAv0RS
BIG TAX ON WEALTHY

wEIMAR, Monday, July % (Havas).
The proposed extraordinary tax on
wealthy was voted upon favorahly
today by the council of state.
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PO[OF|E[DSOUGHT
FOR Citizens GOLF
Representative TreadWay, in
Letters, Gives Strong Sup
port to Project.

Representative Treadway Of Massa-
polo field in West Potomac Park made
available as golf course for use by
government employees and other resi-
dents who cannot afford country club
membership.
Several weeks ago Representative
Treadway addressed letter to Col.
Clarence 8. Ridley. in charge OF public
buildings and grounds. urging such
use of the polo grounds. This week
he received a letter from Col Ridley
stating that. 'it is believed that in
terest in polo will be renewed this
fall and that the field will be needed
for that purpose, which would seem
to make it inadvisable to go to any
expense In preparing the ground for
golf"
East Potomac Course.
Col. Ridley also said that sit is ex-
|pected that the East Potomac golf
course, which is now in process Of
construction, will be ready next sum-
mer. which, with the practice course
already now in use, will give two
icourses for that game"
Representative Treadway, who is
himself one Of the most devoted golf
players in Congress. does not feel sat-
isfled that the public is getting q
square deal and has written again to
Col Ridley in part as follows:
II am unwilling to let the matter Of
the use Of the West Potomac grounds
rest where it is. Even should polo
be resumed this fall 1t need not pre-
"Polo playing is limited to SO few
as hardly to make It q consideration,
whereas there are hundreds OF gov.
eminent employees who would be glad
to avail themselves of the long aft
ernoon and holidays for such health
full recreation as golf affords.
Great Increase in Number.
You are well aware of the great
increase Of the number of people en-
joying the game. The expectation Of
East Potomac course being ready. for
next year is encouraging, but does not
overcome existing situations"
Taking up statement made by Col.
Ridley that sit is believed that all is
now being done In this direction that
and funds available" Representative
Treadway replied:
"As q matter OF fact the area to
which refer can be made available
and no funds seem now to be used, as
in passing the miniature course this
morning 1t appeared that the grass
had not been cut for long period"
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CUT NOT I0AFFECI
LOCAL NAVY YARD
Other Yards Will Lose TO-
600 Employees Before
July, 1920.

The Washington navy yard will not
be affected by the reduction which
the Navy Department has announced
it will have to make in the NUMBER
Of employees at other yards.
It was explained today that special
appropriations Were made for the
local navy yard and gun factory
which will enable them to continue
to operate with no reduction In force
other than that recently made when
men from the local yard were trans
ferred to the government plant at
Charleston, w. Va.
The local yard had a force of about
5000 during the war, which has since
been reduced by designations and
transfers to between $500 and 5000.
This number Of employees is said to
be SUFFICIENT for present operations.
Cut of 10000 Expected.
Owing to greatly reduced appropria-
lions for maintenance of other yards
and naval stations, Assistant Secre-
tary Of the Navy Roosevelt announced
that the present force Of men in those
plants must be cut from approximate
" $4,000 to between $4,000 and go, 900
before July next.
Explaining that the appropriations
for the other navy yards were made
on a monthly basis, Mr.. Roosevelt
said some yards already had exhaust
ed their appropriations for this
month and consequently found 1t nee
essary to suspend some of their forces
temporarily.
Reduction Works Hardship.
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BY N. o. MESSENGER.

one answer which will be made in
the Senate to objections to ratifying
the proposed Franco treaty
will be that to all intents and pur-
poses the United States has once per-
formed the service which the treaty
proposes should be performed in GER
tain contingencies. This answer will
be directed to the complaint that
there are constitutional objections to
entering into such an agreement.
Senators pointed out today that it
would be rather futile to raise con-
stitutional objections to the treaty in
view of the fact that without a treaty
and without having paused to look
up the Constitution the United
States. confronted by a practical
situation, had gone to the rescue of
France along with the rescue of the
civilized world and protection Of its
own interests and had made war upon
Germany.
Proposition interviewer.
Senators did not fail to take notice
that President Wilson in transmitting
the proposed Franco-American treaty
to the Senate was very careful to
Intervene" this proposition with
the league Of nations plan, just as he
Intervene the covenant of the league
of nations with the German peace
treaty.
Apparently President Wilson has
been advised of the existence Of
sentiment in the Senate favorable to
substituting the Franco-American
treaty for the league of nations plan,
and this, some suggest, may account
for his studied Intervening Of the
two propositions. Some senator's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-30
Reduction Works Hardship.

The assistant secretary said the re-
duction of forces would work hard
ship because the Navy faced q gigan-
number of former merchant ships,
yachts and patrol vessels used dur
ing the war.
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WEATHER

Fair tonight and tomorrow; little
change in temperature; gentle vari-
able winds.
hours: Highest, 81, at s pm. yester-
day; lowest, "a, at $40 am. today.
Full report on page 10.
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Obedience Required.

The Bible rings with one long de-
mand for obedience. Tho key word
Of tho book Of Deuteronomy is lob
serve and do" The burden Of our
Lords farewell discourse Is. "If ye
love me, keep my commandments
We must not question or reply or ex
cuse ourselves. We must not pick
and choose our way. We must moi
think that obedience in one direction
will compensate for disobsdisnce In
some other particular. God gives one
command at time; If we obey this
he will flood our soul with blessing
and lead us forward into new paths
and pastures. But If we refuse we
shall remain stagnant land water
logged, make no progress in Christian
experience, and lack both power anc
joy.-F. B. Meyer.
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on Sunday.
Mrs. "A. j. Morrison and children,
of Columbia, spent the weekend at
Mr. w. E. 'Morrison's.,
Mrs. E. J. Haddon has returned
home from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
R. B. Haddon.
: Mr.. NIB. Kay and daughter spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Ables. y
Mr.. and Mrs. Furman Martin of
Hodges, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. R. ,Haddon. :
Mr.. Henry >Ables has purchased a
new mule.
Mr.. Roy Kay dined with Mr.. Geo.
Morrison Sunday. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. R.. B. Haddon spent
Friday night at, J. R.. Haddon's.
-. Mr.. George Morrison was visitor
to the city Saturday.
Miss Lila Morrison spent We'd
nesday evening with Misses Lizzie
and Willie Ables.
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This mixture should be we'll stirred
during the process Of spraying.
Note:-In the use Of the wet paste
FORM of arsenate Of lead, two pounds
should be used instead Of one pound
Time of Applying wher
about three fourths Of the >shucks
have slipped (which is about 12' te
is days after the tree is in full
bloom) in case of the peach and the
plum; and after the bloom parts have
fallen and before the blossom cur
closes, in case of the apple.
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Saturday night with Ellen Hagen.
Misses Ola and jamie Winn spent
Monday night at Mr.. T. M. Coch;
rams.
Miss Lila Stevenson and Mrs
Bramblet spent Thursday night and
Friday with J. R. McCombs and
family. ;. ~.ry-....
Miss Belle Winn dined at w. B.
Uldrick's Sunday
Mrs. J. A. King spent Monday
with her daughter, Mrs. Pierce Bow.
en-. :. e.. .-.'.....'
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Stevenson and
children spent Sunday with ]. R
McC Combs. -...
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FAIRFIELD.
<\<< <<\\ ~

Fairfield, April e.-Mrs. J. w
Young and daughter, Mrs. H. u
Bowen and little child, spent Wed
nesday with Mr.. Joe Young and fam
lily.
Mrs. r. A. Crawford spent Wed
nesday afternoon with Mrs. Z. u
Young.
Mr.. ]. C. Bowen, who is working
at Greenwood, came. down and spent
last Sabbath with home folks.
Miss Lillian Creswell- spent Satur'
day night and Sabbath with Irene
and May Belle Young.
. Mrs. J. NJ: Spence spent SabDatf
afternoon with her sister, Miss Eel
lie Langley.
Misses Irene and Ruth Young
spent one night last week with thell
cousin, Mrs. J. L. Russell.
Mr.. Robert Creswell spent Sab
bath with Masters Ansel and Luclan
Talbert.
MIR. Furman McCaslan spent Sab,
bath afternoon in Harrisburg with
Mr.. and Mrs. T. R. P. Creswell.
Mrs. w. D Purdy and two little
children, Presley and Klugh, also
Miss Zellie Langley, spent Wednes'
day afternoon with Eva and Alma
Young.
Mr.. Thos. F. Young of Puckett
Town, dined last Sabbath with Mrs
I'd Mrs. S. T. Young and family.
Little Frances Creswell spent last
Wednesday night with May Belle
Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Spence and
son Ralph, went to Abbeville Mon.
day shopping,
Miss Matte Adams, from Georgia.
is here spending a while with her
brother, Mr.. J. M. Adams.
Miss Myrtle Young spent the week
end with her cousin, Mrs. j. M
Adams.
Messrs. E. C. and D. A. Young
went to Greenwood Saturday after,
noon on business.
Mrs. E. C. Young and little chill.
dren spent Sabbath with Mrs. NJ. A
Bowen and the Misses Creswell.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Walker and
two little children of Puckett Town
spent Sabbath with Mr.. and Mrs. S
T. Young and family.
Mr.. Joel Young spent Friday night
with Mr.. Furman McCaslan.
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Every Man.

Depend upon this truth, that every
man is the worse looked upon, and the
less trusted, for being thought to have
no religion; in spite of all the pomp-
GUS and specious epithets he may as
sume.- e.-Chesterfield.
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NAVAL RESERVES TO BE
RELEASED AS PEACE COMES
Officers of Temporary Navy Beins
Retained Owing to Shortage in
in Personnel of Reserve
Glasses.

Washington, April 5.-Because OF
the failure of congress to enact the
naval appropriation bill with its pro-
vision for an increased naval person
mel, practically all members of the
naval reserve force on active duty
must be released Immediately upon
the, declaration of peace.
In making this announcement the
navy department said that because
of this fact and-of the great need of
officers, due both to continuing ac-
tivities of the navy and the. shortage
Of regular officers, it would be mad
visable generally to accept the. re-
signation of officers of the tempor-
army navy.
Many of these officers have asked
to be relieved from duty so as to
return to civil life, but attention
was called by the department to the
fact they are under obligation to
perform active duty with the navy
for a. period of not later than six
months after the termination of the
war. 1t was announced, however,
that designations of such officers
would be accepted as additional Of
ficers were made or appointed in
the temporary or permanent naval
force.
,"Our troops abroad must be
brought home," said the depart
ment's announcement, "and they
must be fed and provided for 'over
there before they come home. Our
associates in the war still require
food and provisions. To do this
work the navy today is operating
10 transports and 210 cargo car
riers. The temporary officers of the
navy are making this work possible
because the department can count
upon holding them for six months
after peace--is signed.
"The regular army is busy keep
ing the fighting forces on edge, the
reservists are going out fast and will
be obliged to- go as, soon as peace
is signed, which Will leave the bulk
of the temporary officers available
and necessary to transport and pro-
vision our troops 'over there" Ad-
justments in personnel are rapidly
being made with this end in view"
Through the failure of the naval
bill with it's authorization for re-
serve force until january 1, 1920,
and S per cent until July /, 1920,
there is no authority under exist
ing law for the retention of MEM
bers of the naval reserve force, even
with their consent, on active duty
after the national emergency is de-
clared to be at an end.
"In view Of the imminent signing
Of the treaty." said the statement,
"it has become necessary to release
all reserve officers whose services
can be spared. The general reduc-
ton in the officer personnel of the
naval reserve force has made it nee
essary to retain the services of Off
GERS Of the temporary navy. AS such
officers are detached from various
stations both abroad and at home
and from ships afloat they are sent
to appropriate centers for further
assignment to ships that come in
from time to time to replace reserv-
lists who have been released from
active duty"
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GodIa Love.

Those who love God are encom
passed with gladness on every side
because In every passing moment they
see and feel a Fathers love, ant
nothing Of this world can take II
away or lessen it.-Lear.
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SAVE THE PEACHES.

Clemson College, March Sit
not only pays to spray, says Exten-
sion horticulturist, Geo. P. Hoffman
it is necessary to spray, if you want
good fruit. Successful spraying calls
for careful thorough use of particu-
lar sprays for particular purposes at
particular times. The time is at hand
for the first sulfur spray against
worms. Spray your fruit and cat it
yourself, or leave it unsprayed and
let the worms eat it.
First Sulful Spray:-This applica-
ton is for the purpose Of combitting
and controlling worms in peaches,
plums and apples.
Kind and Preparation:-An arse
nate of lead, or poison spray made
of a mixture of arsenate Of lead,
quick lime and water mixed as fol-
lows:
Arsenate of lead (powder, see note)
pound
Quick lime ------------ 2 poudns
Water ------------- so gallons
Make a thin paste of the arsenate
of lead land slake the lime to white
wash (warm water giving best. re.
suits in shaking the lime) and pour
together and dilute to fifty gallons
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SUNlGYSQl0QL
LESSON

By REV. P. 5. FITZWATER. D. D.,
Teacher Of English Bible in the Moody
Bible Institute Of Chicago.)
Copyright. 1919. by Western Newspaper Union,
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LANG AND BROOKS
WINNERS OF COTTON
STATES TENNIS TITLE

In the most spectacular and interesting
match OF the Cotton States tennis
tournament, Warren and Hess went down
to defeat before Lang and Brooks. three
times city champions In doubles.
The match furnished an exhibition of
the best tennis that has been played dur
ing the tournament
Warren and Hess put up an exneflens
game. but the champions were too strong
for them at the critical moment.
Brooks was in excellent form and his
drives were most difficult to return.
Lang's service was most effective. He
won each of his serves. many OF them
resulting in love games. Warren played
his usual steady game and often times
prolonged the point by his splendid vol
>leying- Hess used an effective chop
stroke and played well at the net.
Lang and Brooks showed superiority
by driving their opponents from the net
and forcing them to play a defensive
game. Time and again they would rush
the net for an ace. They are both at
their best in that style of game and
are a we'll balanced team.
There was a fair sized crowd that APP
plauded the play at intervals and the
match was greatly enjoyed by those pres
ent.
Score: 60, 6-2, 6-S
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The crucial series between Atlanta
and New Orleans begins in the lat
ter city today. With three and one
most a lock" on the rag, but three
straight victories for the Dobbers
would put them in the running. After
the present series the Crackers come
here for three games. while New Or
leans plays a like number in Mobile.
Moley says he will do his part toward
beating the Crackers out of the rag
within reach. If, however. Atlanta
wins two out of three with New Or
leans they will cinch it. Perdue and
Sheehan will probably oppose each
other in the opener.
The double victory of the White Sox
over Detroit yesterday must have been
a knockout blow to Inhabitants OF
Henrery F'ord's village, who have been
pulling hard for Jennings team to win
the American league rag. Detroit is
now virtually out of it.
Cincinnati broke losing streak of
three games by beating Hippo"
Vaughan in the afternoon game with
the Cubs. Both the Reds and the SoX
have a seven game lead.
Three leagues closed yesterday, the
South Atlantic. the Three-Eye and the
Eastern. Columbia, Bloomington and
Pittsfield were the respective pennant
winners. Incidentally our old friend
Bob Messenger was the star of the
PittSfie1d team this season.
Babe Ruth clouted another four
Dagger yesterday. bringing his total up
to "a or within one of the major
league record of 25. Baby should
knock at least two more during the
remaining four weeks of the season.
Reports from New Orleans state
that the largest crowd of the season,
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'CHANT|CLEER EVENT
WON BY COX HORSE
Lu Princeton Wins Match
Race From Mabel Trask,
a Substitute

Hartford, Conn, September /. - Nc
defeated field of seven horses in the
feature event. the Chanticleer, for 2:1o
trotters, in the opening card of the
grand circuit racing at Charter Oak park
today The best time was 2:o&. Cox
Unanswered his entry in front at the
start of the first heat and he was never
headed in that heat or the two following.
Echo Direct. piloted by Brusie, took Sec
ond place in each heat
Ante Guy was not in condition for the
scheduled match race with Lu Princeton
and Mabel Trask was substituted. Lu
Princeton defeated the famous mare in
both heats. Best time, 20s8.
The summaries:
The Chanticleer; for 21o trotters; purse
5000:
McGregor the Great, b. g., by Pc
ter the Great COX ..............1 l
Echo Direct, br. g., by Echo Todd
(Brusie) OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Triumph, b. s., by The Expo
nent (Walker) .......................5 ) 3
Golden Spire, Peter Pague. Constantine
the Great and Annie Maloney also ran.
Time-2 :0S14, 2:07%. 2:0S1s.
Match race for trotters: purse $500:
Lu Princeton, b. s., by San Fran
cisco (CoN Observation-Disclosures. .......l l
Mabel Trask. b. m. Horan) ............2 2
Time 06&. 2:061a.
2:09 class trotting purse 5000:
Labe Riddell, br. s., by J. Malcolm
Forbes (Packer) ....................1 I
Tara's Hall, mix. M, by Walnut
Hall (Rodney) .....................S l 2
Gentry c., ch. &. (Geers). 8 8
Lotto Watts, Mary Mcgowan and Jess
Y. also started.
Time-2:11h 2:10. ANA
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nearly 1000 saw the Pels win . dou-
BILE header from the Barons. Why the
Black Barons played to 5000 more than
that number right here at Redwood.
Two Southern league hurlers eS-
sayed the iron man stunt yesterday.
Walker got away with it, but Hodge
had tough luck in his second battle.
Evidently Moley kept his promise TO
let the boys have night out in New
Orleans
The Barons open a three-game Sc
ries in Mobile today and Joe Coffin
daffer is slated to pitch against Hasty
in the first
William Tilden is our choice for the
national singles tennis title, which will
be settled today.
On the whole ]. Pluvius acted fair
ly decent during Labor day. Rain on
the holidays makes the baseball mag
mates sob.
Al Ellis is planning to so into the
oil business in Texas as soon as the
season is over.
| Eddie Mcdonald says he would like
to spend a few months in Birmingham
il he can secure a satisfactory posi-
ton
The Barons return home and play
Atlanta one game Friday and two
games Saturday, after which it's all
over.
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LEAGUE STANDINGS
SOUTHERN LEAGUE

RESULTS YESTERDAY
New Orleans 3-4, Birmingham 02.
Nashville Al, Chattanooga IL.
Little Rock 10. Memphis 81.
Atlanta 10, Mobile OIL.
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HODGE FAILS IN
IRON MAN stunt
Vol YOungster Wins First,
But Loses Hard Battle
iu Second

Nashville, September Hodge tried
the iron man stunt this afternoon and
hurled both games of the double header
against Chattanooga, winning the first
4 to 1 and losing the second to l..
Errors by Demoe greatly aided the Vols
in winning the first game, while Lob
man was hit hard by the locals. The
visitors hit Hodge freely in the second
game and this coupled with his own
wildness in the third and fourth innings
enabled Chattanooga to win. Scores:
FIRST GAME
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Babe" Ruth Knocks
Another Home Run

Boston, September George (Babel
Ruth of the Boston American league
team scored his gath home run of
the season N the afternoon game
with Washington today. In the Sec
ond half of the seventh inning, with
Roth on second. Ruth knocked the
ball into the right field stands. Shaw
was pitching.
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GAMES TODAY

Birmingham at Mobile.
Atlanta at New Orleans.
Chattanooga at Little Rock.
Memphis at NASHVILLE.