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ESTABLISHED 1844 The Press and Banner ! B ABBEVILLE. S. C. K1"' W*. P. GREENE, Editor. K Tbe Press and Banner Co. 'Published Every Tuesday and Friday 4 Telephone No. 10. H;''/ Entered as second-clasi mail m*tI tor at post office in Abbeville, S. C. Terms of Subscription: MLOne year $1.50 months .75 H|!l%ree months .50 Payable invariably in advance. B-tv Friday, April 19, 1918. Bmake her strong to 2 CARRY THE BURDEN ALONE! B? S&Whether the Huns do or don't |k:achieve complete success in France, 1 ????#?%,4- nn/tAAPPAC Aloorlv ollftW ISCCUb Ouctcoato vivui wmv?? tc is but one safe policy for i, this: ' # i work and prepare that she able to combat (ierman raiination, of, by and for war would not end with the ion of Britain, France and rhe fires of human freedom kept burning though Amerii must furnish the fuel. Bee Huns must collect the cost from America, directly, or y, since America has finanallies. 1 you be free? Would you something more than a pauper.? Bprfcese are the questions for every j^Ejftmerican, business man and workHfcingman, the idle rich and the depenQP^fent poor. E&vJflM American who buys a bond look on it is something that not M; only fights now bat may have to H^jjgght in trying years to come. Huns have not yet triomphed Irer Europe. Bat they've come so ose, the danger is so great, that tere is justification and reason for [psychological change in America. Je have been in the war to help hers, an ideal high and right. To * wise, we've got to put our lOught and effort on "safety first," ore strongly than we have. There's lfishness in it and more of the actical than idealistic but, for all inanity's sake, we cannot afford take the risk that America will ?t be able to stand for- freedom id < the independence of nations, ine, if needs be. Whatever the entuality in Europe, let us pre-i H^-pare, wit a an our mignt, ior just JJ'cBuy a bond and write in your Bg? "Safety first, for my home, myi ' children, my country and the free^Rdom of men everywhere." America may become the last surbulwark of civilization. Take the slightest risk that she fail Qfyfejl that!?Greenville Piedmont. (TO KEEP IN MIND. ese expres^oB? are from a letmtten by Cl&rles E. Payne, Grinnell College, Iowa, to The Tien invading the North, GenLee issued the general order 'Duties exacted of us by Chrisy are not less obligatory in the ry of the enemy than in our . . . His conduct, therefore, jBmpnstitutes a complete refutation of ^Kfkbbevile two, and McCormick two. ^VJaw but necessity, and the salvation fRbf^the state justifies any means. He BK^aced honor above success and went in defeat. But today he is ^B&onored and respected as few soljRfiiers have been, even in the section ^Hkgainst which he fought When GerIKnan atrocities are inflicted upon us, |Hmi doubtless they soon will be, there ^KpQl come a strong temptation to ^Kpeaort to at least a measure of reHjtaliation. Will it not then be well Hto recall Lee's admonition that we ^Hire a Christian people?" Who could think of Robert E. ^ Lee approving the lynching of an ^BiSeged pro-German, as in Illinois other day, or the tarring and weathering of a woman- suspected Hof pro-German utterances in Michi It is just as well, in these times ] of growing excitement, for the < Southern people to be reminded of 1 Robert E. Lee. They revere his 1 memory as they do that of no other l man in history. The most hardened ] Southern ruffian would resent a word of disparagement of the South- ( ern hero, were it uttered in Txis presence. 1 Could any Southerner imagine Lee condoning lawlessness or ap- ^ proving lynching for any cause whatsoever??The State. THE ABBEVILLE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION ' It cms of Interest To tbe Worker* In ' The Woman's Missionary Union 1 , Mrs. E. B. Gossett, of Calhoun Falls, recently moved to Greenville. As president of First Division she did most efficient work and will be rr?ootiTT miccprf from the association. The minutes which were delayed in printing have been issued now. A copy may be secured by writing a card to Mrs. J. Span Harris, Troy, , S. C. The statistical tables of Sunbeams Royal Ambassadors and Young Woman's Auxiliaries were oiriitted in the minutes. Mrs. Harris will also furnish these upon application. The Sunbeams and Young Woman's Auxiliaries will hold a Rally Day at Troy, April 21st. All work ers in these organizations, together with Association officers, are expected to attend. The Baptists in the Association will be glad to know that a new church is in course of erection in Willington. The women of W. M. S. have contributed most of their funds to this object The work which has been done by the women and children of Willington church is most commendable. The Sunbeams of Lowndesville, under the leadership of Mrs. B. B. Allen, had a special program in March for Home Missions. Mrs. Allen is ably assisted in this work this year by two young girls. The Girls' Auxiliary of Mt. Moriah has seen the greater needs and up to date have doubled all apportionments. Wtfat other organization has done so well? The Royal Ambassadors of Abbe-j ville have read three mission books, j viz: "Around the World With Jackj and Janet;" "African Adventures," and "Livingstone, the Pathfinder."; This chapter has never failed to meet an apportionment since its organization and at an anniversary, celebration in December, a box to celebration in December, a box t? the Orphanage was packed. Mrs. J. A. Osborne, President of Fifth Division, has had two meetings this associational year. The secoiid one was the last of March and an interesting program was carried out. All except two or three of the Association officers were present and took part in the exercises. It is interesting to note that almost all J of the gifts contributed by the W. | M. U. organizations are raised by voluntary offerings. The Woman's Missionary Society of Ninety Six observed the three seasons of special prayer, one each for State, Home and Foreign Missions. The severe winter prevented many societies from doing this. Mrs. E. T. Jones has succeeded Mrs. Clarnce Edwards as leader of Sunbeams at Beulah. This band if only twelve members, meets regularly on the first Sunday of each month and is doing good work. The Sunbeams of Mt. Moriah had \ an interesting meeting on Saturday before Easter at the home of the leader, Mrs. T. C. Burnett A spe cial program for Home Missions, | consisting of recitations and songs j was carried out. There were fortyfive children present. They brought their offerings and five dozen egg3 for missions. After the close of the J program the children enjoyed an egg hunt. Mrs. M. B. Davis has succeeded 1 ^ W A?JA*flA?\ AQ loor? cf nf iUia. Ui 1U* Auucuuu no ivuuv4 w* Abbeville Sunbeams. This band presented an Indian play at the April 1 meeting of the Woman's Missionary 1 Society. I The Troy Sunbeams deserve much ' credit for making special offerings. Besides meeting all apportionments 1 they have contributed $2.26 to State Missions, $1.15 to Home Missions. j "The Romance of Missions in Nigeria" by Pinnock, is the ' Mission study suggested for Woman socie- 1 ties. If interest is to be aroused ' : . ! '/ * , " ' ** fc . ' ' ' l2Sfc'!h&'-53S??f*. ".i ': - "rVj, sefore forming a class, get a copy jf "the Moffatts," and pass around ;o all members. The price of these looks is forty cents each and can >e gotten from the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, Richmond, Va. The Young Woman's Auxiliary of Greenwood First church with Mrs. D. A. G. Outzs as leader, is one of the best organizations in the Association. The young ladies tithe and have contributed considerable amounts above apportionments to all objects. The Woman's Missionary society of Lowndesville, is fortunate in having the pastor, Rev. H. G. White, l:o teach the mission study class. The class will meet two Sunday afternoons in the month. This society is building a living memorial by personal service, in educatirg a blind girl at Cedar Springs. There are two new organizations at Ninety Six, a Royal Ambassador chapter and a Girls' Auxiliary. The Aid Society at Abbeville has just put up a large service flag with thirteen stars. 1't hangs just above the Honor Roll in the loggia, and is very attractive. The work of the Association is now in the last quarter 01 tne associauonal year. All o bligations are to be met and an annual report sent to Mrs. J. S. Harris. If no quarterly reports have been sent in,, don't fail to make one for the year. The program for Rally Day in Troy, April 21tft has been published in the Courier. Mrs. J. W. Culbertson, Associate Supt. of Sunbeams will have charge and an interesting day has been planned. The Woman's Missionary society of Beulah has adopted a nice plan in having a social meeting in each quarter at the home of a member. It might be well for other societies to adopt this plan. The Associational expense fund ia to be sent to the new secretary, Mrs Minnie Britt, McCormick. Mrs. W. P. Wham, Press Reporter i m ii-^. >GERMANY LACKS COTTON. Amsterdam, March 25.?No raw cotton is now being nst'd for the production of goods anywhere in Germany, says the annual report of a firm in Munich. A fair number of looms still continue fx> run with yarns produced from wttste cotton rags, or a mixture of these with nrnnlon VTVVtVU ? A very serious view is taken of the position which wilt have to be faced when the war is over. It is pointed out that, in consequence of the depreciation of the German mark, raw cotton even if it could be freely shipped from America to Bremen, would cost German spinners over $1.25 a pound, so that to cover the pre-war requirements of raw cotton would entail an expenditure of about $1,250,000,000 a year. Under such conditions, it is considered inevitable that German spinners will have to curtail their consumption of cotton very materially for some years after the war. Reports which have been published regrading the possibility of the nettle fiber industry are said to be greatly exaggerated. This year the land under nettle cultivation will be about 50,000 acres, yielding not more than 15,000 tons, or less than 3 per cent of the normal German cotton requirements. ~ ? ? ^rvMT*?er B. I. r. yj. vvnibiii. ^ i There will be a contest between the two sections of the B. Y. P. U. beginning Sunday, April 14, and closing Sunday, April 21st. The object of this campaign is to incretise the membership of the union. The following shall be the rules for the contest: 1. The contest between section 1 and 2 shall begin Sunday, April 14 and close Sunday, April 21. 2. That each individual attend ance on Sunday meetings shall count 2; late atendance shall count 1. 3. That each new member brought into the union counts for the side bringing' the new member 2; two consecutives attendances wrill be required for such count. I 4. That those who take part on the program by reading shall count! 1; those who take part on the program by ex-tempore shall count 2. 5. Daily Bible reading counts 2. 6. At close of contest a victory banner will be awarded the winning lide. \ The Rosenbe 3 Stores Department % ABBEVILL DRY GOOI The articles listed belov of the large. and varie< i i nm 1 store. 1 he prices shot j! fill buyer. 36 in. Madras in shirt patterns, i OCf 1 OC 1? ClO ana ou wuu 36 in. Striped Poplin,..25 cent* * 36 in. White Linene, ....12 1-2, .....15 and 25 cents 36 in. Striped Voile for summer dresses, 25 cents ^ ^ TT^vIlrv 1VI AAK/1 /)A1AI*C OO 111* V UiiC, iix auxin vvxvxu) plaids, stripes and- figures, 50 cents -26 in. Voile in stripes, plaids and figures, 18 cents 30 in. Flaxon, in all colors, ......25 cents | 36 in. Beach Cloth, solid colors J ...LU. Afk anu wiiiie, tw kcuw 36 in. White Gabardine, \ 25 and 35 cents 36 in. Marquesitte in beautiful ' range of colors, ....50 cents 36 in. Crepe de Chine in all colors, 50 cents 36 in. Vanity Silk,. 75 cents o c in ~\f[Ron Rlapk. IOU XXI* ITX^X VWX1UV\4 Jkvv^/i White and all solid colors, I 30 and 35 cent* I 27 in. Poplin in all colors, 25 and 30 cents 36 in. Storm Serge in Navy, Copen, Grey and Black, 60c to $1.00 42 in. French Serge in Navy, ' Copen, Black, White and $1.25 I Foullards in variety of colors ! and good values at 35, 50, 75 and 85c 36 in. Silk Taffeta, Green, Copen, Navy, Plum and Black $1.50 White Pique,.... 25,30 and 35c 36 in. Silk Poplin Navy, Copen and Black, $1.00 White Voiles in stripes and checks, 12 1-2, 15, 16 2-3, and 20c. Curtain Scrim,.. 12 1-2 to 25c. Bleaching, 20 to 25 cent* Bleached and unbleached sheeting, i n all widths, 45 to 65 cents 36 in. Unbleached sheeting in 1 nrfVi c? 15 r.fintll snux t iv^ng, wiuj ? 30 in. Unbleached 'sheeting, 20 cents 36 in. Unbleached sheeting, extra heavy, 30 cents 36 in. Sea Island, 25 cents 36 in. Middy Twills, ..35 cents 32 in. Embroidery cloth, 25 and 30 cents si - The Rosenberg j " ' ' . , V ^ rg Mer. Co. 1 ' V W; Stores. Many Departments Es c I V? I 1 ' ' ' }5 S l UKt ir IATIH mirp Trmi an TTXIi Y V/ JT VU Ml* Jkv&v^v? J stock carried in this ild appeal to the care; ' ' " ' ~:J Table Damask in. variety of patterns, splendid values, r 60c to $1.25 Tted Snreads. $1.50 to S7.00* ( White and colors. Towels, Huck and Turkish, all sizes and qualities, 10 to 50c Dress Ginghams and Apron cheeks, 20 aad 25c 32 in. Ginghams in beautifsl dress patterns,.. 30 aad 15c 36 in. Percales; all colors, 25c. Khaki Cloth, gclod quality, 35c Khaki Cloth, extra heavy, 40c H Indigo Blue Denims, Heavy, 45 and 50c Calico in fancy and solid colors, 15 dents Bed Ticking in assorted stripes - - i ^ m ? acA Good values at ....25 to sue. Heavy Drilling, 25 cents Cheviots in good, quality, all colore, ...22 cent* Shirt Waists, white and colors, 50c to $1.25 Silk Shirt Waists, white and flesh, $2.50 and $3.00 Crepe de Chine Waists, white, [ gold and flesh, $3.50 Qt,vfa S1.25 to $2.50 YT XXX (jnu mjj ...-y -- . ? T Silk Plaid Skirts, (Beauties) ..i $5.75 ' White Underskirts, 85 cento to ; $1.50 Colored Underskirts, $1.00 to i $1.75 Middies, ..75c. to $1.50 Children's Wash Suits, 75 cto. and $1.25 T> on/1 fflTMTV XVUIIl^CiO xxi ov/xivi unu colors, 50 and 65 cents jj Ladies light weight ribbed un- h ion suits, 50 cents || . Ladies gauze vests,.. 15 to 25c. H NOTIONS Purses, Hand Bags, Crochet jj Threads, Combs, Brushes, jj , Pins, Handkerchiefs, and jj Hosiery. TIN AND ENAMELWARE DEPARTMENT. Everything you can think of for the Kitchen. Cups and Saucers and Plates. We invite you to make a per sonal inspection and will be t glad to show you through our | three Stores at any time. . ' I Mercantile Co. \