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ROOSEVELT BITTER UiAi>?T PRESIDE XT Oyster Bay, May 20.--Col. Theodore xvuuseven. anuounceu lumguu cuctt <*n men who had volunteered to serve with him under the American flag in Prance had been absolved from all Iurtherr connection with the movement and that the only course open to them bow is to enter the military service in some other way if they are able to 'I" if + n. ooruo tVscw OAMTltTV sv, auu u uui, iv ov-i > v i?v v? ? in civil life. "As good American citizens," said Col. Roosevelt, in a statement, "we loyally obey the decision of-the com mander in che;i of the American army and navy. The men who have volun teered now will consider themselves absolved from all further connection "vrith this movement- The funds that have been promised will be treated as withdrawn and applied to other purposes. I, therefore, direct that this statement be sent to the leaders in the various States who have been raising troops " Col. Rooseevlt said that after con ferences with some of the men who had volnteered to raise units, regi ments and battalions it had been de cided that tl.e only course open was */% in xtiOwt nf tllA dftClSiOH Ol UJDtsauu iu nv n President Wilson not to permit the organization of the divisions author ized by congress. "Our sole aim,'- the statement con tinued, "is to help in every way in the successful prosecution of the war and "we most heartily feel that no individ ual's personal interest should for one moment be considered save as it serves the general public interest. "TT7" t"haf a division Com HC 1 CJVIVV ku>?? ?. ?. - pose^of our fine regular soldiers and marines, under 30 gallant and efficient a leader as Gen Pershing, is to be sent abroad. We have a right to a certain satisfaction in connection therewith." The statement then quoted a news paper erport to the effect that the de cision to send Gen. Pershing was a "compromise between the original t>Ians of the general staff, which fa <" rored no early expedition, and the re . ^ue?t of Col. Roosevelt for authority for an immediate expedition." INFORMATION FOB CONFEDERATE VETERANS Mr. William Johnson, the treasurer of the James D. Nance camp, U. C. Y., has kindly furnished The Herald and News with a copy of the follow ing circular letter, which will be of interest to veterans and others go ing to the reunion: The headquarters of South Caro lina division in Washington, D. C.. will be at the St. James hotel, corner Pennsylvania avenue and 6th street. vr ttt " Vini-n oil mam ho r? A f the f>OTTl inand are requested to register their names. A camp of tents will be found in tb' park opposite the union depot at Washington. All veterans who de fe I Thousands of peop' of New Merchandi; or placed on the to compare the follov A nice assortment of H in attractive assortment o in best ginghams and per or dark colors, worth i $1.50 to be sold at A nice lot of Ladies V $2.00 will be sold for... Uncle Samy. says "weai patriotic. We shall close out one I 2. for onlv A beautiful lot of Ladi in poplins, gabardines, efc value. For only 150'Dozen Ladies Fibr Green, Tan, Grey, etc, ^ pair Every article in our st 1216*20 Main St ' sire free lodging and meals are direct ed to apply there for such entertain ment. Advices have been received that ir consequence of the demand upon th< war department !or supplies foj troops now keing mooinzea, uu vuu federate veterans who exp-ect to b( entertained free of cost are advisee to take their own blankets, as nonf will be loaned by the government tc the reunion committee. The Southern Railway company will run a special train to Washing ton for the veterans, leaving Augusta and Columbia, Monday afternoon June 4, arriving at destination next morning. All v/ho live along the Southern railway are auviseu uu iC4 * C their homes ia time to connect with this "special." Veterans living along the line of the Atlantic Coast Line or the Seaboard Air Line can ascertair from their local agents the railroad ? ~m faVo fn rp&oh Wash lclLCS auu t.:aiu uv* v??v - ington on Tuesaay forenoon, June 5 Remember to weal your ?,ray uniform if you hare one. If your camp has a large United States flag, take it with you and- each one take a small United States flag. 4 In anticipation or tnis reunion greai preparations are being made by th committee of arrangements for the entertainment and comfort of the Confederate soldiers. Be sure to a.? i tend. B. H. Teague, Mai. Gen. S. C. Div., IJ. C. V. S. E. Welch. Adjt. Gen., Chief of Staff. Aiken, S. C., May 21, 1917. '* 1 SPECIAL TRAIN FOR VETERANS TO ATTEND REUNION I ? A special train and a special Pull man car will be made up at Newberrj l'or the veterans and their friends who | expect to attend the Confederate re ; union in Washington. Tickets will be on sale June 2 to 7 inclusive, with final limit June 21. Tickets may be extended to July 6 by depositing tickel with agent in Washington and paying ; fee of 50 cents. The rate from New oerry for the round trip is $10.65 I Pullman upper berth, *Z.so; :ower north 52.00 jne way. For any infor raation in reference to tickets, rates or schedules gee Mr T. S. Letter, the city ticket agent, or phone 235 anc the information will be gladly furnish ed by Mr. Lefler or his assistant. Th? Pullman will be over the Southern. NOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAYERS. ; The treasurer ftas turned over u ' me for collection all taxes due fo: ! the year 1916. All pel sons intereste< will have an opportunity to pay th< | same, at my office until July 1. Afte: ; which time levies will be made to sat ; isfy the executions. CANMUI* <i. Sheriff. 5-22-tf. nwrr i LJ ?? JU1 THE GF Ia Kavp fakpn advantage ;e South Carolina has ev p shelves. Every article ring: nnv Dw.wti made f styles and patterns cales, all sizes, light :egulary $r.25, and" 75c Waists worth up to* ....89c r shirt waists," Be $1.50 will yd ot corsets worth up to 99c ?s white wash skirts, [latest styles, $i. 175 89c 45x36 I ity, pair ic silk Hose in Black, vill be sold, at only, 25c ock included in this wonderft come one tin One lot worth 75c ALDWI Nothing Charged at I Ht 51U rAI f TREMENDOUS REDUCTION ON (OAT SLITS. I All Indies' Coat Suit? this season's best styles, in serge, poplin, etc., all colors. They oiiginally were worth $1 S.CO to $2f?.00; but the price now is $10.00 to NEWEST THINGS IN WAISTS. One lot of ladies' new Voile Waists in pretty styles at 49e La-dies' $1.50 waists of voile, batiste, organdie, wash silK, etc., in white and all leading co.lors, at Fine quality Crepe de Chine waists, all colors, at $L9S MORE NEW SKIKTS. We have new arrivals in Skirts in all sorts of weaves and various string and nlaids. Manv new sport styles, as well as plain, navy, grey and black. Priced $1.98 to $4.98 Beautiful wash skirts in sport stripes and plain white at . 98c to $U8 GREAT VALUES IN SILKS. 36 inch Wash Silks in all the new shirting stripes at... .48c to 9Sc 36 inch Silk Poplin in leading shades at S9e 36 inch fancy silks for skirts, plaids and stripes, $1.75 kind at $1.39 36 inch Messaline cilk in all colors, $1.50 quality, at $L25 36 inch Black Taffeta silk, $1.25 kind, at 98c 36 inch Crepe de Chine in all colors, 75c value, at 50c 40 inch all silk Crepe de Chine in all colors, $1.50 value, at 98c 36 inch Pongee silk, plain and fancy, at 50c to 98c 40 inch Georgette Crepe, in every wanted color, at $1*48 DRY GOODS SPECIALS. 1 case "short length" apron and dress Ginghams, 10c kind, at 6c yard 1 bale 40 inch fine quality Sea Island, 12c value, at 7c yard 1 case 36 inch fine quality bleaching, 12 l-2c kind, at 7 l-2c ydL 27 inch best dress ginghams, will wash, at 10c and 12 l-2c yd. 36 inch Percales, new patterns, at 10c, 12 l-2c and 15c yard 1 ca.se "Blue Bell" Cheviots, for work shirts, at 12 l-2c yard | . 1 ! A ? m B X & IE AT SALE CON of this great money saving sale. To those who hi er known. Every article in this mighty sale awaj s marked plain with a sale ticket. The values we ; Hat in our Millinery Department d at sacrfice price. See us first. iful lot of embroidery worth up to Wonderful values in every visit 'will convince you. Ladies Night Gowns. A be sold during this mighty sale, 35c Iheets, seamless, made of best qual lg, each 95c 89c. $1.25 value for 1000 yards of regular 25c mere* lins in assorted colors, at per yard ^illow Cases, hemstitched, bestqual A nice lot cf Table Damask will 50c Children's fancy colored Parasols, , going at 49c this week at, yard A perfectly beautiful lot of the styles in Sport Coats, worth $i< sold at il 4 Turn Loose" Sale. Sale lasts until nntu Is o^ven in boti le and you come again. A sale never to be forgotten as loi ELL & HALTI! Sale Prices Nothing Sent on Approval WILY STORE i DAINTY ORGANDIES, VOILJSS, ETC. 40 inch fancy Organdie, new flowered and figur s<\ patterns, de values, at -5c yard 40 inch Voiles in pretty flowered and figured patterns, at... .25c yd.. 40 inch plain and fancy Crepe at 19c, 25c and 39c 36 inch plain and figured Palm Beach cloth,.40c value, at..25c y<L 36 inch fancy striped Poplins, 35c kind, at 25c yard 36 inch white dress Linens at 25c to 98c yard . 36 inch tan dress Linens at 19c to 35c yard 28 inch striped and flowered voiles at 10c and 15c yard One big;/lot colored muslin to close out at 6 l-4c yard THE LOWEST PRICED CLOTHING. Beautifully tailort,". Men's Suits, in blue serge, fancy worsteds and other weaves, specially priced at $10.00, $12J>0 and Men's Palm Beach Suits in natural gTay, black and blue colors; just as cheap as last year?(at $4J)8, $7.50, $9.98 aad $1L9S Brys' Palm Beacli ana "Keep rvoui suits, siz-vo o w xo j at &L98 to MM Boys' woolen suits ;n new l'ancy Norfolk styles at... .$2^)8 to $".9S XES'S ASD BOYS' UXDEBWEAR. Men's Baltriggan nnderwear, per garment 25c, 35c and 48c Men's Union Suits checked dimity at Me and 98c Beys' Union Suits m "Poroe Knit" and dimity check at. .25c and 50c 1T1?.?>S WATS. Men's hats in thi6 season's latest blocks are here for your inspection. We have them in felts, Panamas, Leghorns and plain straws. Prices are very reasonable. GREATEST YALUES IN F00TWEA2. fomiiv An men's, ladies' and chil WC C<A(I SUUO IUO "UU1V ft. 11 my. , dren's low shoes i>) be reduced in this sale. These shoes if bought on today's market would cost us more than we are asking yon. Now is the time and this io the place. r*-K T A 1WA1NULK TINUES aven't we ask to come to the Greatest Sale * * v i- ---i l:? r Delow iww iorK cost. iwiuiug iwwivu are offering are unmatchable. You can rtment. A 5000 yards Lace worth up to 10c yard, at only 2 l-2c Regular 25c Oil Cloth on sale Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at yard 11c The well known 'Bob Evans' Middy Blouse, :nzeu pup 10c be sold all .1.... 24c with long or short sleeves, white or colord collar and cuffs, worth $1.25 will be sold at only, Each 75c. The name tells quality. Every body wants a middy. They are so cool for summer. REMNANT SALE?Don't fail to see this pntinfpr Materials of everv description, in very latest >.oo, to be $4.95 lengths from i yard to 10 yards. The origi nal price is marked on every piece and we only ask you to pay just one half (2-2) what they are marked. The counter has created lots of excitement and are truly wonderful values. 1 papers. Come every day while sale lasts. You lg 33 you live. iVANGER Quality and Service Newberry, S. C.