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VOIUME LY? NUMBER 85. NEWBEBBY, S. C* TUESBAY, OCTOBEB 29, 1918. TWICE A WEEK, $16$ A TEAS GERMANY AWAITING ARMISTICE PROPOSAL. k Answer to President Sets Oot That f Peace Ner/atiations Are Being Con-j *",<i * K- f/knerthiHftnfti Power in ttuciru uj wuouv?uv_n. _ _ HF Whose Hands Bests Authority to MB Make Deciding Conclusions. [ Copenhagen, Oct. 27. (By Associated < Press.)?Germany's answer to President Wilson's latest communication says: "The German government has taken cognizance of the answer of the president of the United States. A * ~ A A "? * * KA lot1 "The president is awarv uj. reaching changes which have been carried out and are being carried oat in the German constitutional structure J and that peace negotiations are being pr conducted by a people's government, in whose hands rests, both actually and constitutionally, the power to fha rioririin? conclusions. Luanc V?V wvw.%..?.0 "The military powers are also subject to it The German government now awaits proposals for an armistice which shall be the first step toward a just peace, as the president has described it in his proclamation, r (Signed) "Solf." . London. Oct. 27.?Germany's answer p \ to President Wilson's latest communi * -cation declares that Germany is now |H awaiting proposals of an armistice. rFIEE PKETEJCTIOlf DAT IS SOYEMBEB 1. Oorenior's Proclamation and Commissioner's Letter to People. Insurance Comnaissoner 3IcSwain is bending every energy to make less the fire loss of the State. He is sending L to the mayors and chiefs of fire dell^ partments of the State a copy of a feif :iL proclamation of the governor making November 2 a fire prevention day, and lw is writing a letter setting forth in de tail how the fire losses may "be decreased. He is urging the cleaning and keeping clean of all premises, the examination of all flues and repairing of every defective one, the removal of rags, especially greasy rags from cio?ets, the careful storing of kerosene and oils, the storing of waste, the protection of matches and the careful ^uardine of property, urging houSe jja^. holders a? the last thing at night to see that all danger of fire is prevented. H The proclamation which Governor "Manning has issued as follows: t Proclamation. At no time in the history of our country has the menace of lire been greater and the preservation of our resources more necessary. Activities of hostile incendiaries threateen in many parts of -the courty, causing destruction of needed supplies of foodstuffs and other vital stapif?. inese nre3 , will strike at the foundation of national power and wealth by the elimination of resources. L Fire causes enormous direct destruction of cotton, lumber, grain and other foodstuffs, as well as a large( I variety of other materials essential the prosecution of the'war. Firecripples productive industry engaged upon war orders to a far greater extent than is generally realized. WHiie causing a vast impairment in America's fighting efficiency, fire loss Is, in the main, unnecessary. The loss -can be materially lessened if each citi^en will do his part towards seeing that precautionary measures are -adopted for his premises. The burnV ing of your property through negliK gence or carelessness, may not only F cause you loss and inconvenience, but the fire may spread to your neighbor's property also. Fire prevention, therefore. becomes a patriotic duty of every citizen. The cooperaton of newspapers, civic bodies, and particularly school systems, will contribute powerfully to this end. The annual loss by fire to the State of South Carolina is aporoximatelv $1,250,000. ^ In view of the importance of tho matter and as a means of arousing our citizens to the magnitude of the fire waste and induce them to take more interest in the subject of 'lire prevention. I. Richard I. (Manning, governor of the State, by virtue of authority in Bme vested, do fcerebv designate and proclaim Saturday, November 2, 1913. as Fire Prevention Day, and urge that or? this day all citizens inspect their property and give personal attention 4 ' ' I GERMAN ARHY LOSES AID OF LCDENDOBFF. Resignation of First Qnartermaster General Accepted by Emperor?Man Who Originated Hnn March Offensive?In Reality Chief of Staff, Often Described as Country's "Military Brain.* Ant 97 flonapal Till I ouycuuagcu, wi. ??. UvMv.n. dendorff. first quartermaster general of the German army, has resigned, says a telgram from Berlin. In accepting his resignation the emperor has declared that the lower Rheinsch infantry regiment No. 39, of which General Ludendorff long had been commander, shall bear his name. In the resignation of General Ludendorff, Oermany loses what often has been described as her "military brain." Cnknown before the war, Gen. Erich Ludendorff sprang into prominence in the faH of 191? as chief of staff to .VoroJmi tron Witj^finhnrff. then a ! X* 1C1U ? w, general, in the operations against the Russians. When von Hindenburg was given the chief command in August,; 1916. Ludendorff was appointed first j quartermaster general, but hi3 position in reality has been chief of staff and collaborator with von Hinden-j burg. - - . J9 !. Soon after his appointment as nrai quartermaster general, Ludendorff began to be looked upon a3 the real "boss" of Germany and was recogr nized as the representative of the PanGermans at srreat headquarters. Tt was Ludendorff who brought about the retirement of Chancellor von Bftthmann-'Holweg/ and he was refuted to have Ween responsible for the appointment to the chancellorship of Michaeli9 and von Hertling, both of whom were described as stop gaps. General Ludendorff was reported to have been the orginator of the plan of the German offensive of 1918. The olan called for offensive operations o>_ the Western front which would spilt the British and French armies and compel the allies to beg for peace before the strength of the American armvco uld be available to any great extent It was planned that if the offensive failed, then Germany woull resort to a diplomatic campaign ia ur''er iu ,uuioiu jnaw. Since tbe. death of the German offensive and the successful offensive ofMarshal Foch, reports from Germany have been to tbe effect that Ludendorff and von fHindenburg were losine their popularity in Germany. As first quartermaster general, Ludendorff was responsible for the ofS cial statements issued from lierman t general headquarters. He is the man who has explained to the German people how the German troops during the last three months have carried out "strategic withdrawals." Democrtaic Executive Committee The Democrtaic 'Executive commit-' tee'of Newberry county will hold an * A A *? ?* 4-1% a important meeting on rnu<a,^, mc moi day of November, at 11 o'clock a. m.. i at the court house. All Democrats are requested to attend this meeting as matters of great importance to the i party are to be considered. Harry H. Blease, B 'B. Leitzsey, Chairman Secretary. October 28. 1918 | Eye Glasses and Spectacles that give all round satisfaction are bein?! fitted bjr G. C. Cooper, the Register- j ed Optometrist, next door to the j new Exchange bank. 10-29 if WANTED?A good milk cow. Must give at least 3 gallons per day. G-. C. Cooper, Newberry, C. 10-29 tf to the removal therefrom of all rubbish and debris; that chimneys, flue3 and heating apparatus be put in order; that the mayor of each town and citvj by proclamation ask the cooperation of! its citizens in having a thorough inspection of all premises in their respective municipalities, to the end that the number of firse may be lessened and the losses therefrom checked. Tn testimony whereof I have hereunto qpt mv hand and caused the great sea! of the S*a*e o* ?onth Carolina to be affixed at Columbia on this the 23rd day of October, in the year of our Lord 1918. Richard I. Manning. Governor. W. 'Eanks Dove. Secretary of State. I INTERESTING LpTTER FROM . SERGEANT HAL KOHX 9-11-18. Some%vliere in France. Dearest .Mama and Verna: Coming down or over here as the case may be, we rode in cattle car*. Had a long journey, in miles and hours. But as the crow flies our trip would seem rather out of the way. But such is the way of the war de partment and it is all a well worked out plan. .By motor the distance we came is covered in 3 to 5 houis. Many large coast towns were skirted. I am so sorry that I can't mention them. I passed the town where first my feet landed on French soil. The small car boxes were loaded beyond their capacity and the journey was a drain of ones strength. I have told about the near big accident so, I'll leave the train trip and take yon into France and to our village. We got off the train about 1 p. m. and marched away at a, Demg & uours cominir from station here. The roads were fine tho' and we all stood the trip fine, the march part of it, at least. Trees cast a helpful shade at many places and a gentle breeze gave comfort. It was hot, tho' that day. We turned off the main road, crossed a stream and made a few more turns and our billets were reached right up in the very heart of the little village. The village, only a dozen houses, form a sort of huge court, all nestling close to the church. The rush of the stream is heard in the village, as it passes over the dam and skirts the narrow confines of the town, making the night when all noises are hushed be (filled with exquisite music, that of running, rushing, leaping water. Two little shops, wine, beer, coffee, bread and all the few stores which they can procure. All else consists of a hug? building, long In shape. This forms the wall of the fire house, the chateau, which sits inside a beautiful garden. The long house forms barn, out-houses ? and the lower portion is occupied tv the miller and his mills are turned by those same rushing waters by day All day long he is grinding and high carts come and go, bringing their load of grain, leaving with great bags ol wholesome flour. The miller -comes to the door and one is reminded of the little verse about "dusty miller" and so he is - The chateau is very fine, being set near a lake, an artificial stream f.s bridged near the door and trees and bushes grow in profusion on its edges The grounds about the place are well kept. Mounds and well arranged plots of blooming flowers give this home an air of gentility. In peace time ho?r much more beautiful this place must have been. whoro t have a room is at one end of the miller's building, the far side from the stream. I look out into the sauare. into the churchyard. These people are refugees from Arras, Monsieur is instructor in the school and this home must belong to the village, for built onto the house is the school room and to this place each morning the children come. The madame is very kind but neither sh? nor the gentleman speaKs tungiisn, however, a bov of 18. Jean, does fairlv well. He told me that be attended colIpee at St. Poland, had an English course, by here I might explain not i^.anv Fnelisn have been and we are the 2nd lot of Americans, so the people fcave had no chance to "pick up" our language. The boy. Jean, reported on vesterJ firvn o-nrt examination "My lor ICgiouiauvu uuu v. The class of 1918 was called -up, those born in 1$00, and he was one. The spirit of their registration must denote the heart of France, for on these resrisering days school closes and children march about waving the tri-color of their beloved France. The bovs, too, who are accepted are proud and little (letters) figures of gold are worn giving their number. They report fcr training in turn, according to number. Jean's is IIS, but the American spirit nhrmt drafts has been fine. We are people, tho' of different nature from the fervent demonstrative, patriotic French. Our hearts and desires, I'm sure are the same, all following the same great desire:?the world ar neane and safe, forever. ' Tonight I won't take you longer about the village, for the ni^ht is late and the "sights" are few. Tomorrow we shall see some views of the hills. MANAGERS TAKE NOTICE [, * Managers of State election are requested by the commissioners of election to call for boxes and blanks and instructions at the court house on Saturday, -November 2. The commissioners will be at the court house at 10 o'clock to deliver the boxes and the other matter. City Schools to Open, The Newberry city schools are scheduled to resume work on Monday morning, November 4th. I am asking the pupils to spend this week in reviewing the work passed over during the first three weeks of this session, so that we shall be able to begin our work where we left off without having to consume time by reviewing in the classes. (May the parents, pupils and teachers so work to- j gether that-We shall be able to make ; this a good session notwithstanding ] our recent interruption. O. fe. Cannon, Superintendent. ; tbe valleys, the cows, the homes about the Toads, and the flowers. For a < sigtit seeing trip I'll take you on the 1 ration dump journey and a fine view of rural -France will be offered, a view of the France where your boy now lives. Good nisrht. Hal. Morning comes aDd che day is dark, rain is falling and Its hard to get up such mornings, iteveme in me ran a few minutes and breakfast is ready, then a little leisure time for cleaning up and then drill period, after that the various duties before dinner, perhaps 1 a little spare time in which to write. As I look out of my front window I see a long line of ambulances, Jined up, waiting to be called. The "British Red Cross of R. A. M. C. have also just recently moved into this village {,and the two of 'us are just about as '; many soldiers as can be cared for at J /%n a K rv*? a 1/llC 11U1C. 1 j Just at my window siH there is a i beautiful red dahlia turned as if to peep into my room. The color is a ' rich, deep red, my red". I send a few j 1 petals to show the fine si?e of this j flower The stalk is not loaded with 1 ' I flowers, but I can count 3 fine ones and many buds. Inside the narrow front garden ! there's a row- of pansy plants, a small but wonderful bloomer. A few of the flowers for you. Again we are in the land where geraMumls' smile out from behind French windows. Some of them must be tHe strong, large Rose geraniums which I have heard mama talk about Surely cheer must come from a pot of these fine flowers. They cheer me, I'm sure of that. v ! And many gardens have clumps of dahlias. Some are the large kind, with blooms which rival those at my window, while others are many colored, some a light cream, a few are dashed with markings of some other color, out an so oeauumL i ! The roads wind-between hills down into the valleys, often to the top of the hill. Views from either places are ! enough to make one be glad that they ( are here, glad to be a crusader for the people of this fair land. i Many dark red cows dot the fields, | browsing in the deep fields of clover I or peacefully eating the rich, green | grass which grows on all uncultivated land. Every home seems to keep cows* II often count those on one field and 17 is no unusual number. And everywhere peaceful, plump, red cows are adding color to the picture which nature has made. Lookine far awav from off the hill ] w 1 one sees endless fields. Some green 1 with clover, with meadow grass, , others hold row after row of their golden grain, stacked in long, even rows or made into huge stacks, by the roadside. As far as eye can see these checker-board fields stretch, stopping every now and then to allow a hedcra or fringe of trees to grow, but on and on they stretch, melting, blending in the distance, with the billows made by the clouds. Look another way and down in the valley a village nestles close among great trees. Red tile, green trees and the church spire rising above the city tells the stranger that this is France. T will write no more this morning. as I have work to do and I wish f3 mail this today. iSo good bye and the love of x Your Hal. Just Re T?at/\ JL YW u vaio vv^ See us befi Newberry I I HnHHHMaHHBBHBaHMB Notice to ( We carry a full > Batteries to 1 1 ' ' ' ' famlina Am viu vuim itH 14001 \TK\V uinui Just received T/\Vin A MrIC; UVI2AA A A* ters. This ci en the Blue f time it has be at the State F mi i\ The fur [ THE AltlSP 1 fl FftEMCHOi J!V CNCH-.H* I WOr>lC ^ t BHKE if ^ ,ceived j? Liar diiingice? are buying. .umber Co. ??. M ? 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