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WEDNESDAY WILL BE "LIBERTY LOAN DAY" j Gov. Manning Urges Suspension of All | Business in State During Afternoon ii Columbia, Oct. 19?In a proclamamation issued today designating Wednesday, October 24, as "Liberty Day" throughout 'South Carolina, Governor Manning calls on all business houses 1 to be closed the afternoon of that day, requests mayors, liberty loan organizations and civic bodies to hold demonstrations on that day, and urges every citizen to contribute heartily to the fund being raised to combat German militarism. The proclamation follows: Governor's Proclamation I' "Our country is carrying on a mighty campaign in behalf of the se\. ond issue of the liberty loan. Its sue- j; cess is so vital to our nation that it j; is the imperative duty of every citi- {, zen to support it. Buy a bond and ' you lenti your money to the govern- j anent. With this money the govern- ' ment will feed, clothe, equip and pay |" our soldiers and sailors who are fight- j1 Ing in a common cause against a com- j. mon enemy?German militarism. Each < dollar jou loan to the government in this crisis is a blow to the frightful j cruelty and barbarity of a crazed aa- !< tocracv, and is a weapon of defense for outraged American rights, liberty j and honor. f ^'ow, therefore, I, Richard I. Man. < Sling, Governor of South Carolina, in } accordance with the proclamation of 1 the President of the United States, do ij hereby designate Wednesday, October ft 24, 19H7, as Liberty Day throughout < the State of South Carolina. "I urge that all places of business f be closed on the afternoon of that day ! to the end that all citizens join in j appropriate, soul-strring ceremonies. '] 44I do further call upon the or- i ganizations promoting the liberty loan '< campaign tp do . everything in their 1 gower to hold patriotic demonstration ^ on that day. I call upon the mayors \ and other governing bodies to assist i such committees in preparing for the i celebrations ' 1 "It is imperative that our govern- ( ment be given hearty support by each I and every citizen, so that the war can h the sooner be brought to an end in ji effective victory. Our response to the * liberty loan must be so overwhelming j that not only the Imperial German Government, 'but also its vast system n of spies and all persons within our ] borders who utter disloyal, seditious * and treasonable words may know that j' *re rave thrown our souls into this r war, that our materials, our money ^ and man power are at tne disposal Of our government, and that grim de- i termination fills our bodies, minds ,1 and hearts, to save our rights and our ij honor in a conclusive victory that will i v bring safety and peace to the world. (J "Given under my hand and seal of | this State, in Columbia, this nineteenth i* day of October, in the year of our :( Lord,, one thousand, nine hundred and j seventeen, and in the one hundred, { forty^second year of the independence < of the United States of America !1 By the Governor,. * (Signed) "Richard I. Manning, j "Governor." (Signed) W. Banks Dove, "Secretary of State." j .1 SILYERSTREET TO ORGANIZE A RED CROSS AUXILIARY \ _______ A Red Cross auxiliary will be or- j ganizfcd at Siiverstreet scnooi nous? i Oct. 23, 1917, at 4 o'clock. ,J Rev. W R JBouknight and Mrs W j l D. Senn will make talks on food con- ; serration, and other speakers are ex- ij pected in behalf of the Red Oros* !j work. p Everybody is is urged to be pres- |' ent. j* Mrs. H. B. Senn. X !!; C01TMUMTY RUMMAGE SALE The county supervisor has given ths Xewberry Red /Cross Chapter permis- I Rion to use the uDstairs of the old I court house for its headquarters, and j the town authorities have had it :i thoroughly cleaned In order that the !' greatest convenience may he insured, there is some absolutely necessary work to be done, and to meet this expense all women who are interested j are ask^d to contribute to a rummage j sale, to be held in the store room re. ; cently vacated by E. Hugh Summer, i on Saturday, October 27. Please send the rummage to this place the afternoon before, when a committee will j receive and accept it 11 '! There are many people who would t>e more enthusiastic about food conservation and other movements if the price of food and fuel stuffs could be reduced to a living figure. The speaking and working and canvassing ought to be turned in that channel. WAS NOT DOUBTED, John Dickinson Known as Pa ?*!/%+ Hfiprtlin AaI! nnc uiui, utojJiit i-vuuuno. Refused to Sign Declaration of Independence, but Fought for Cause Both in Field and in Councils of State. John Dickinson, a patriot member of the congress of '76, who opposed the Declaration of Independence, died at Wilmington. Del., on February 14- 1808, at the age of seventy-four. Dickinson came of English Quaker stock, his ancestors having left England In 1654 to escape imprisonment as nonconformists, observes the Washington Post. They settled first in Virginia, later removed to Maryland, and still later to a plantation near Dover, Del. William Killen, a young Irishman, who afterward became chief jus-1 ? ? i? -a xi Jf tice 01 ueiaware, nau uie uirecuou of young Dickinson's education until he was sent abroad to study law in! the Middle temple, London. His first public service was as a member of the assembly from the "lower counties," | as Delaware was then termed, and later as a delegate from the city of DV? o L ixiiaucipina. During the Initial years of the war for independence he was a delegate Prom Delaware to the Continental Congress and was a recognized leader. Few contributed more to the movement for separation from the mother country than did Dickinson, and especially through his writings as "a Penn-; sylvanla farmer," and yet he denounced the Boston tea party as revolutionary md contended that the tea destroyed should be paid for. Notwithstanding ill this, his patriotism was never loubted. ! He drafted ihe famous "declaration )f causes for taking up arms;" aiso Irafted the first letter to the king and the address to the people of Amerca He opposed the Declaration of [independence on the ground that it tfould not strengthen tie colonies "by jne man or by the least supply; that t would expose the soldiers to new cruelties; that without some trial of :heir strength they ought not to risk m alternative where to recede would se injury and to persist might be destruction.' He declared the document - * - ? ? Vn/<lnnr) o r> offrnnt 10 DtJ "U llitlim'C LU juugiauu. au uuivui. :o France, and a cause of dissension imong the colonies themselves." When the cruciaj moment came the opposition melted away, but Dickinson 3imply absented himself and persistently declined to sign the Immortal iocument. His opposition to It defeated his re-election to congress, and when, at a followitfg election Delaware named him, he declined to serve. 3e did not sulk, however, but strove for the cause both in the councils and n the field. 1" """"ir\f tho AnnonnHs eon ACS piCOiUCUl Vi iuv ,, rention he was the author of a report :o congress commending a constitutional convention, and as a delegate to :hat convention Insisted on the States, regardless of area or population, being squally represented in the senate. He iad several important military comnands, and rendered efficient service is an officer in the field. His voice was ever against slavery ind he was an early advocate of the emancipation of the slaves of Delaware and against the extension of the nstitution in the territories. Dickin-^ ?on was a positive character, ana encountered greater personal risk in the cause of freedom than many who| championed the cause. Weiding Compounds. Welding liquids are not considered ?o good as the preparations in the powder form, with tl*e possible excep:ion of the solution of zinc in hydrochloric acid which is used by tinners. 1 very good compound may be made is follows: To 20 parts of Iron filings add 10 v i k nofi-a col nmmnntflC juris uuiaA, -i.u jiuiib Bw> w?i and one part of a resinous oil (balsam of copaiba may be used). The surfaces to be united are to be powdered with this mixture, then placed in the fire and heated to cherry red. When the composition melts, remove the pieces from the fire and weld them quickly. There are numerous preparations but most of them contain ammonium, chloride, borax and sodium carbonate.?Dr. Cb?rles K. Francis, Chemist, Experimeit -station, Oklahoma A. and, M. College Stillwater. ' j Literary Battalions. 1 In a library we are surrounded by many hundreds of dear friends, but they are imprisoned in these paper and leather boxes, and as they are dressed, like battalions of infantry, in coat and jacket of one cut, by the thousands, your chance of hitting on the right one is to be computed by the arithmetical rule of permutation and combination?not a choice out of three caskets, but out of half a mil11 ? oil oiiVo Wnnld that HULL WS6CIO an uiiuv. some charitable soul, after losing a great deal of time among the false books and alighting upon a few true ones, which made him happy and wise, would name those which have been bridges or ships to carry }}im safely over dark recesses and barren oceans into the heart of sacred cities, j into palaces and temples.?Emerson. | Materia! for Mirth. Kidder?You know, Miss Giggles, 1 am becoming so I can make a joke about nothing. Miss Giggles (enthusiastically)?Oh. make one about me, please. * N WAR PLANTS ARE REGULATED There Has Been Very Little Direct Management of Business by Great Britain and France, However. Contrary to the common understanding In the United States there has hr???n rorr Htt-lo rlirpr>t niflnftircment of business by the governments of Great Britain and France in those countries since the war began, according to a report on "the relation of the government to war industry," made to the National Civic federation by Prof. Jeremiah W. Jenks. There has been, however, Professor Jenks explains, a "rather strict regulation of industries producing or handling war supplies, but virtually no direct management of business outside the regular government arsenals and certain special factories, few in number, built by or for the British government. The power given the British government under the defense of the realm act is outlined in the report as follows: "To require any work in any factory or workshop to be done in accordance with the directions of the government. "To regulate or restrict the carrying on of work in any factory or workshop or to remove the plant. "To take possession of any unoccupied premises for war purposes. "in actual practice, tne government gets its work done: "By paying liberal prices to establishments for all work done while guarding against monopolistic or other extortionate prices. "By restricting or forbidding the making of certain classes of goods not needed for war purposes. "By prescribing rigidly the order in which the various classes of work are to be finished and delivered. "By regulating through various restrictions the distribution of the supply of labor and the conditions under which work shall be done. "While the government does not directly manage establishments," Professor Jenks says, "it does tell what to do, determine the order of work, control transport of goods and materials in proper order, forbid workmen who are needed for production of munitions to enlist and forbid trade except under license. "These regulations," he says, "are enforced by a committee of subordinates acting in a friendly way by unanimous agreement. Their decisions are on disputed questions laid before them, and are subject to an appeal to their superior officers. Their classifications may be put into effect by employers or contractors subject likewise to an appeal. Disputes of all kinds regarding prices, wages and conditions of labor are settled by committees representing ail parties." Estate of Eccentric Irishwoman. A very eccentric lady died In County Meath, says a London correspondent. After the lady's death no will could be found, and it was thought she had died intestate. The solicitor for the nprson believed to be next of kin spent about 40 days in the house going through the most extraordinary accumulation of papers, documents and valuable property that filled the rooms in the house and even the hall. Not only every room, but every corridor was piled high with loose papers, books and parcels of all sizes and descriptions, and the litter on the stairs was almost knee deep. Various sums of money were found in very peculiar and unlikely places; in rubbish on the floors, in band boxes, and in a purse, and two bank notes for ?1 were actually found glued to the floor. The lawyers recovered an immense amount of property, including ?7,000 in bank notes and securities of every kind. They also discovered the lady's will, under which various charities much benefited. Bridge Has Trestle in Center. A bridge has recently been completed by the Burlington railroad across the Platte river at Yutan, Neb., which has girders at either end, while the center is trestlework. This unusual form of bridge construction is described in the popular Mechanics Magazine. At Yutan the stream often overflows, becoming over half a mile wide, and in winter destructive ice Jams have formed on it. With a view to providing a bridge strong enough to resist the ice and yet not excessive in cost, the width of the Platte was decreased at this point . ? _ _i x i oon Ktt from 2,wu ieei 10 auoui J.,oou irci uj building an embankment on one side. This intensified the two currents that flowed near the two banks and automatically deepened their channels, so that the ice was more easily carried off in spring. The two current beds were spanned by girders placed on piers, set 75 feet apart, while between these there was built a trestle 700 feet 1 An cp SVlJg, In Days of Hard Drinking. In the days of George IV, when ahil; ity to drink hard was regarded as a mark of distinction, every glass on the table was dedicated to one or other dignitary. The guest who dared to omit any part of this elaborate bacchanalian routine was looked upon and treated as an unclubable fellow, the spirit being identical with that of the "bad man" of Bret Harte's stories who emptied his pistol into anyone who refused to drink with him. A Poor Counter. "He's an expert accountant." "I don't believe it." "Why not?" "I played golf with him the other day and che scores he handed in convinced me that he had never studied aritf metic." I. Plow D Plowisg with aCas o:ie of the greatest increased crop produ( I row uniformity beh gangs enables the plow better. It am plow the whole field conditions are such tl ground should be t right NOW. The se ' has a better chance a Ied yield must result, ors furnish ample p nomically, to enable deeper. Ropp 6 CRC i f~" . HERE IS SOME SEWS FOR YOUR readers:! I I ?i Every one has been eating prac-j tically the same kind of sea food-for i years. Lobsters, oysters, mackerel, ' halibut, flounders, pike, and so on. It has apparently been accepted that there are no other edibel sea foods. Jn our November issue, however, a '? writer makes the amazing statement that whale has been eaten on the Paj cific Coast and that it tastes like beef ; . that Holland eats 65,000,000 pounds of ( i sea mussel a year; that goosefish is! as nourishing as sirloin steak; and ; that bowfin melts in your mouth like butter. The reason these fish are not known. , is because there is no demand for ( them. They are cheaper than mesr, and in these times will mean a saving of money on the table. Let your readers know what the ocean has m store for them. i The November Womajn's Home Coin- ( ; panion The November Woman's Home Com. r panion has stories and articles thi.s month which are up to the general standard of excellence. Alice Brown, tlit famous New England authoress, "An A1H n^hf " Marv I 1'UIJ.UiUULCO au v?. ? 7 j/.Yilkins Freeman has "Thanksgiving Crossroads;" "Are You Eating Sea Food?" is an amazing article about new kinds of fish in the sea which can ^be eaten; Albert W. Atwood writes on ; "Your Money in War Time;" "Volun.J | tary Rationing" tells us what England is doing about food, and May Stanley, writes of Galli-Curci, the new opera' star. 1 ''Soldiers All," "Treasure and Trinket Fund," "The Tower Room," "BetI ter Babies" and all the other departments are filled with interesting and I helpful things. The fashion:?, picture ; section, cooking hints, and many other hcinful suggestions make this issue an excellent one. ! ' TAX NOTICE. I The books for the collection of i S:ate and County tax for the year : 1917, will he open from Oct. 15th, | 1917, to December 31st, 1917. j Those whc prefer to do so can pay, | in January 1918, with one per cent;; i in February 1915, with two per cent; j and from March 1st, 1918, to March; 15th, 1918, with seven per cent; after March the 15th, 1918, the books will be closed. , Taxpayers owning property in more j than one township will please Inform me when paying or writing for tne j I amount of his or her tax. By referring to your 1916 tax re- j County 1-4 mills : ceipt you will know in which township your property is located. i | The levy for 1917 is as follows: ' State 7 mills Pensions and Confederate Infirmary 1-2 mills i :ftepairs for the State MMmmBMBumammaaaamaBaaaB sskix:' eeper and e Tractor is These * r * o: features in many reasons :iion. Fur- use a Case Tn ind tractor five sizes?the farmer to farm. ibics him to Qase Tract t n th built of the b nt ail the by expert wor urned ever simple and ea: ?cd planted , nd increas- Thousands Case Tract convinced of )ower, eco- ihey have pro vou to plow perience. Dr " . the latest Cas c Workma ?SS HILL, S DUTH CAROIJI /-% kj ?? 111 Ml II HI III ?III???? Hospital for the Insane 1 mills Ordinary County 3 1-2 mills Bonded Indebtedness of | ] Road and ^Bridges 1 mills j Ordinory County Note .. 1-4 mills Court House 1-2 mills! Rank indebtedness 1-2 mills Constitution School Tax 3 mills H 1-2 mills j Except the following localities, ^ where an additonal railroad tax has ' been levied: Newberry Township ^ No. 1 1-4 mills?17 3-4 Mendenhall Township No. 8 3 mills 20 1-2 'And except the following school districts, where a special school tax has been levied: Districts No. 1, No. 14, 1 No. 22 8 mills Districts ,No. 5, No. 8, ! No. 9, No. 11, No. 12, No. 17, Ns. 18, No. 21, No. 32, No. 41, No. 42, * Newberry Ha 1 NEWBERR Friends Thai H /f OTHER'S lov< IV | never falls, l heat of this rei never failing friend t even heat day and ni It pays to investigate. Cole's Origin BURNS CHEAPEST COAL CLEAN A It nn fli Why No Saves | J Thi?w" and wm ^ JSo. ^Better j' nly a few of the ; why you should actor. There are ?re's one to fit your ors are carefully I ^ est materials and kwen. They are sy to operats. of farmers are their superiority. (? ifited by Case exop us a rote for I a e catalogue. 3 I!?* Agents 1J No. 43, No. 50, and No. 57, 2 mill3 i District No. 10. 1 mills* i Districts No. 13, No. 19, - 1 No. 20, No. 23, No. 34, No. 35, No. 39 No. 40, m No. 44, No. 45, No. 48, - M No. 49, No. 55, and No. .... , 56, 4 mills. ^ District No. 26 7 millsDistrict No. 30 10 1-2 mills- . Districts No, 31 and No. 58 6 millsDistrict No. 47 3 millsDistrict No. 52 10 mills A poll tax of One Dollar has been* levied on all male citizens ^etweea- "he ages of 21 and sixty years, ex-^ept those exempt by law. 4 A tax of Fifty Cents is levied oik J all dogs. ' M Persons liable to road duty may pay fl a, commutation of $2.00 from October?! 15th., 1917, to December 31st, 1917. C. C. Schumpert, fl Treasurer of Newbnrry County rdware Co.~L I [ Never Fail 1 i for the little one 'he constant, steady markable heater is a A vhen economy and | m ght are a necessity. I^B a I Hot Blast j iND BRIGHT. USES ANY FUEL H t Cut Your Fuel Bill In Half (iter? You Can Easily Do It V . With This Great Fuelr/ Saving Heater. Act NOW! {J seThis H^er At Oar Store | fl