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Manning the Best Tobacco Marke n the State, Sold 130,000 Lbs. Today VOL. XXXyII MANNING, S. C., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1917.- NO 32 ARMY ORCANI1ATION UNDR RADICAL Cli Division of 28,000 Abandoned for Continental Unit of About 19,000 Men. NO CAVALRY IN DIVISION Plan Calls for Two Infantry Brigades of Two Regiments Each to Division. Washington, Aug. 7.-A reorganiza tion of American army units, under which the division totalling 28,000 men, found unwieldy for service on European battlefields, is apandoned for the continental unit of about 19,000 men, has been ordered by the War Department. Under the new plan a division will include only two infantry brigades of two regiments each in, place of three brigades of three regiments each, under the old system. Many other organization changes are made. in cluding a material increase in the ar tillery fnd machine gun strength of each division. The cavalry regiment now included in each division is de tached, a new trench mortar battery is added and the old army corps plan abandoned after the War Between the States is put again in operation. The sixteen divisions of the National Guard as now constituted will be re aligned in conformity with the new plan after the guardsmen reach their training camps. No changes in camp assignments, it is presumed, will be organized from the start under' this plan. So far as the regulars are con cerned it has been understood that the reorganization already has been caried out for the units in France. Official Statement. The War Department order was an nounced in a statement issued by the public information comittee tonight as follows: "A general order madt public by the adjutant general's office today provides for important changes in the organization of the army. "The ratio of artillery strength to infantry is greatly increased. A di vision will hereafter include only four infantry regiments in two brigades in place of the old division of three brigades, each comprising three regi ments of infantry. There will still be three regiments of field artillery in each division. Thus, in the new or ganization there will be three regi ments of field artillery to every four regiments of infantry, instead of the ratio of three to nine. In addition, a trench mortar battery is attached to each division. More Machine Guns. "The machine gun arm is also ma terially enlarged. A niachine gun battalion of four companies has been made a unit of each division, in ad. dition to the three machine gun com panies included in each regiment. "The American division will be made by this order to conform par ticularly to the units utilized by the Entente Allies, among whom a divi sion numbers approximately 19,000 men. The reason for the change is that the division os heretofore mnade upi of about 28,000 men is too un wieldly for the demnandls of trench wvarfare. With so large a unit, sure NEAlRLY MILLION RtEADY Uncle S4am's h~oys Already Ii nder Arms Now TIhree-Quarters of .Mil lion. Washington, Aug. 7.-Three-juar ters of a mill ioni men tonight are \.arinig Uncle Sam's khaki. Thej~ reg ular army nieds but 2,100 to fill its ranks. TIhe ntational guard, approxi mately 4447,000 total strength, is all musteredi in. Recruiting is to be continued with vigor, however. For there wvill be further vacaincies in the national guard before the federal surgeons get through with the examination of these men. Equipment aInd cantonments, Secre tary Baker insisted today, will be ready as soon as the men are. It is generally expected that the regular army will reach its full Manning's GOES MANY NC[S--DIYI$ION ABANDONED and swift comunication with all parts is difficult. The problem to be met is basicly one of mobility for the pecu liar needs of fighting on the western front. "The smaller sized divisions call for maintenance of all units at full fight ing strength. For this purpose re servebattalions will be provided. These will consist of 612 men each and are listed in the general order as 'separate training battalions.' The number of these batalions has not been made public. Details or regi mnental organization are also withheld tfor military reasons. The Old Order Again. "The new order provides for army leorps and armies, units which have practically existed only on paper since the War Between the States. Corps were organized during the Spanish war, but were not actually operated as such to any great ex tent. "Each army corps will consist of three infantry division?, corps head quarters and certain army corps troops not specified. Each army will normally consist of three or more army corps, army headquarters and certain army troops not specified. "Under the new order each infantry division will be composed as follows, the cahnges from the present organ ization being as indicated: "One division headquarters (same as at present). "One machine gun battalion of four companies (new). "Two infantry brigades of two reg iments and one machine gun battal ion (four companies) each. (The pres ent division is three infantry bri gades of three regiments each.) "One field artillerf brigade of three regiments and one trench mortar bat tery (same except trench mortar bat tery is new.) "One field signal battalion (same). "One train headquarters and mili tary police (same). "One ammunition train (same). "One supply train (same). "One engineer train (same except that pontoon and searchlight sections are not included in new plan). "One sanitary train of four field hospital companies and four ambu lance companies (same). No Cavalry. "The reorganization provides for no cavalry in the division. The division as at present constituted calls for one regiment of cavalry. The present division also calls for one aero squad ron, while the new plans call for none, the aircraft units being otherwise rovided for. "The order specifies sixteen divi.. sions of the national army to be or ganized and numbered from seventy six to ninety-one, both inclusive, and states the numbers to he given to each of the different units in each division. It provides that the sixteen divisions of the National Guard now organized shall be reorJganizedi to con form to the nem plan as soon as practicable after their arrival in the training camio . "The regular army, the Natiounal Guard and national armiy w II all con form to the samie plain.'' strengJ.th tomaorw A ll of l threi ments except some1 oif those most0 re eently authiorizedt are now~ filled up. In the neower regimnoents5 therer a r. ap proximately 17,000 vcancies. lHat there arc 14',000 and n.ore recrmuite at various depots1. being triainedl to i ake' their places; in the regiments that neced them. TIhe regularly army reeruiting .seriv ice has taken over the wort: of re cruiting of the national guard in many places throughout the country where the qluotas for the regulars have be'n overfilledN. WET CANDIDlATE LEAD)S IN VIRGINIA Richmond, Aug. 7.-Later returns indicate that Westmoreland Davis will beat Ellyson for governor by a safe plurality. Norfolk, Petersburg an':1 Danville give Davis big majorities. Tobacco Ma FOURTH YEAR OF THE WAR Marked by Impressive Services in London. London, Aug. 5.-To mark the be ginning of the fourth year of the war an impressive intercessional service was held this morning in Westmin ister Abbey. King George attended it as an ordinary private worshipper. The King wore a naval uniform. He was accompanied by numerous mem bers of his household, including Prince John, his youngest son, Princess Mary, his daughter and Princess Victoria, his sister. Nearby sat Premier Lloyd George, Sir John Jellicoe, the first sea lord of the admiralty and numerous other prominent men, while a special block of seats in the center was occupied by a large party of wounded soldiers. The sermon was by the Archbishop of Canterbury from the text "Let us Run With Patience the Race That is Set Before Us." -o WATER WAGON IS TIIOWN INTO DITCII Washington, Aug. 7.-The water wagon has been ditched until Decem ber. Prohibitionists fancied the ve hicle, which is really the Sheppard amendment to the constitution, was 'running along at high speed. But the house of representatives threw a monkeywrench into the dif ferential. Majority party members have agreed that the house would not consider the amendment until Decem ber, even though the senate had ac cepted it. Congressman Randall, of California, one of the men in charge of the Shep pa'rd amendment, then told house lead ers he would not consent to three-day adjournments unless an agreement to vote on the amendment at this ses sion was reached. But today Randall changed his mind. For he sought leave of absence to go to California, thereby abandon ing his campaign of battle. And the house adjourned until Fri day. EXORIIITAN'' WAR PROFITS New York, Aug.7.-Steps to end ex orbitant war profits reaped by no taries who frequent draft board head quarters and do a flourishing business in preparing exemption affidavits for $5 or $10 were taken here today, when several of the boards made ar rangements with designated notaries to do this work for from ten to twenty-five cents fee. Several cases of attempted brib ery of board members and examining physicians, who say they were offer ed sums ranging from $20 to $300 to help registrants escape the draft law, have been placed in the hands of the federal authorities for action. Police Commissioner Woods today received from Secretary Baker an un official statement of opinion that mem bers of the police and fire departments are not exempt from the draft. .'dr. -' ,um, one of our tobacco buy ers, was the holder of number 49)1, which gave him the $5.00 box of candy last Saturday night at I luggins' Phar miac y. TH-E CONSER TO THEl F~OOD) AD.)MINISTR'lATO WASII INGTON, D). P. I am glada to join you in the: nat ism and I hereby alccept mler' iiinist rat ioni, pledgingi myself .,ae thy Food Adminiistra:tor in my nime, Street. Staid ..e Number in hlouseholdL _.--O -u Will you take part in authorizedl n sevation) ? - - -- I Jnvc you a garden ? -- - Trhere are no fees or dues to wishes to have as members all of home. All women over sixteen are D)IREC Mail your pledge card to the lFo and you wvill receive FREI'E your fi, to b~e hung in your windlow. If you want the button of the and a return add~ressedl envelope. 'I the uniform will be sent with the bi (Tfhis is One of ti Lrket Jumpt PRESERVE SURPLUS GOODS With Bumper Crops Plenty of Work for Consumer. Washington, Aug. 7.-President Wilson's patriotic appeal to the coun try's farmers and gardeners having been answered with bumper crops it is now up to the consumers to do their share by conserving perishable foods, according to a statement issued by Secretary Houston today in which he suggests particular ways in which the housewives can render definite national service. "I urge not only that every home assist in the conservation of the sur plus perishable fruits and vegetables by canning, preserving, pickling, dry -ing and storing, but also that every experienced woman place her knowl edge at the disposal of her neighbors. To that end it is specially recom mended that women call their organi zations together for discussion of con servation work that demonstration in canning and preserving be given and that they cooperate with local food officials. The secretary points out that the time for conserving foods is short and says that it is of prime importance that they shall not be wasted. TO IAISE THREE MILLIONS Chicago, Aug. 7.-A war fund of $3,000,000 will be raised by the Knights of Columbus for recreational centers for men in the army and navy camps instead of the $1,000,000 it was originally planned to raise, according to a decision reached by the Supreme Council of the order in annual con vention here today. The $1,000,000 fund already has been over-sub scribed, it was announced. It was announced that the govern ment has given notice that 171 Roman Catholic chaplains who will go to France as chaplains with Gen. Per shing's army will have the rank of first lieutenants. In addition to this number the Knights of Columbus will support 200 chaplains with the colors. EXPORT EMBARGO GOES ON TIGHTEI Washington, Aug. 7.-Further in dication of the tightness with which the United States is carrying otit its embargo was revealed today in a or der requiring export licenses for coal and coke going to Canada. Canada, unaffected by the price limitations al ready imposed on coal in this country, is buying all she can get at very much higher pr 'es than the miners can charge hetc. The order of the exports council will place this trade under con trol. Secretary Redfield stated that the order was issued wholly in the 'interests of our domestic needs. It is likely that Canada will get all the coal necessary for her actual ne'eds. To further simplify th: food and fuel supply problem, Secretary Red field today issued an order with the approval of the Navy Departme'nt that all trans-atlantic ships should get both coa.l an provision o this side 'for the round trip. Tlhis wi;ll obviatk the necessity -of special carrivrs to Europe for the provisioninJ? of ves sels on the returin voyage. VATION CAl) .;hip in thme U~nitedl Stati l Food~ Ad rry tout the dir(eti onL' and advice of insofarm as my circmsan 1 ces permcit. ighbho tod m novement s for f'ood con he pauid. Th'Ie lFood Administrat ioni those actually handling food in th'e eligible. I'ONS. oad Administrator, Wash ington, D). C., st instructions andl a household tag Food A dmiinistration sendl ten cents 'he shield insignia for the sleeve of itton if you ask for it. 1e Htoover Cards.) id $2.50 P VALUE OF SOUTH'S COTTON CONSIDERABI Total Value of Country's Crop, In cluding the Seed, Placed at $1,412,860,035. BEST PRICES IN 47 YEARS Average Price for Middling for Year Ending July 31st, 18.41 Cents. New Orleans, Aug. 7.-The total value of the country's cotton crop, in eluding the seed, for the trade year ended July 31 last was $1,412,860,035, as against $958,200,000 a year ago, ac cording to the annual report of Secre tary Hester, of the New Orleans Cot ton Exchange, made public today. Prices paid for this year's crop, he nentionel, were the highest for the last forty-seven years. The average price per pound for milling for the year just closed he puts at 18.41 cents, compared with 11.99 last year, 7.89 year before last and 13.49 in 1913-14. The average commercial value per bale of this year's crop was $94.82. Increase in Pric As showing the rapid increase in price during the past year Mr. Hester mentioned that the average value per bale in August, 1916, was $74.50 and that by July, 1917, the average value for spot cotton was $130.71. "The short crop, following in the wake of ashort crop, and an increased demand accentuated by the domestic demand for war purposes, naturally resulted in the high prices for this year," was the explanation given. Secretary Hester reported in 1916 1917 crop at 12,940,934 bales, an in crease over last year of 2,678 bales and 2,107,077 bales under two years ago. This year's crop in grade aver bged midhng L,% sti ict middling. The actual growth of 1916-17 was placed at 12,966,000 bale., agair.st 12.175,000 BA liUCII P'i'UCl!ASING AGENT War Industries Board Gets Busy on Program. Washington, Aug. 7.-The newly created war industries board today went to work on its big war purchas ing program for the United States and her allies, after a preliminary confe'r- I ence with President Wilson. Among the first. problems was that of coordi nating American and allied purchases. This probably will be done through Blcnard Ml. Haruch, member of the bo .rd, who is to he named purchasing co.fllmission'r for each Allied govern ment and wiho also wiil b chairman of the war' inlustries b, ,::rd's purchas ing, coml.)is .ion foe the A merican Gov ernlment. Sone difliculty is looked for in the ellort to buy for the Allies at the same low prices obtaine d by the Unit ed States Government. Alanly lro du ers already ha.. entereI protest, saying their govern ment pri''s ar( far below the muarket. IlE(O~il.\l EN )ATlIONS Fl"()1 .\1 APPO1NTl'MENTr (Columbia. A ug. 7. - -Govrnor' 'ilani ning has rec'ommrendi ed te appo intI inen(t (of II. S. lle!gy as~ (apta in of (Company M1 (Oraingeb ag):f, Se'onid r('pimen'1t,, South 4Carolina infrantriy, to succeed~ C'aplt ain IPoo; er. Alr. IIlegy i no'w' first sergean t, headqliuar(terIs co m - fimny, SecondI in fant ry. The follow *- nther ofliceris we(re r'eomm(Uendied for apoinftment ini Company M: First l ieutenanti, IIloyt II. Hloohia rdt;son Jameas Allen,,.hr., (of Charleston, wasi recomende~d for appointment ais see 1)nd( lieutenant of Company D). DIPHTl'IIElIIA EIDlEAHC ICAGES IN NEW YORtK Newport, R. I., Aug. 7.--Twenty live additional cases of dliphthe'ria have been discovered here. The naval reserve camp has been qluarantinedi. IF'eda, state and city officials ar~e hard at wvork to stamp) out the epi demuie. wr Hundred CROP GOES Y OVER 11E BILLION MARK a year ago and 17,004,000 two years ago; number of bales caried over in. the interior of the South, including mill stocks, 1,692,000 bales, against 1,692,000 a year ago. Total World's 'Takings. Total world's takings of American cotton for the year were placed at 13,611,000 bales, against 11,171,000 last year and 1:3,519,000 two years ago. The visible supply of Ameri can cotton at the end of the year was 1,504,000 bales, against 2,129,000 last year and 3,282,000 two years ago. Total visible and invisible supply of American was 2,525,000 bales, against 3,635,000 last year and 5,629,000 two years ago. Secretary Hester's report puts the Texas crop 567,000 bales over last year. The group of Gulf States shows an increase og 496,000 bales for the year and the Atlantic States a de crease of 1,060,000 baius. his fig ures on the crop by States is given as follows in thousands of hales (i. e., 000's omitted): State. 1916-17. 1915-16. Alabama---- _ 659 1.255 Arkansas -. - - ..,228 847 Florida (1 - - - - . i0 60 Georgia -- - - -2,164 2,320 Louisiana - - - - .- 496 403 Oklahoma - - - - _ 905 806 Mississippi - - - - - 924 1,100 North Carolina - - 827 893 South Carolina - ..1,127 1,370 Tennessee, etc - - - .. 610 510 Texas - - - - - - -3,941 3,374 "Full time has been universal in American mills the past year and many, especially in the South. have run day and night," tl report says. "American mills have c onsumed a to tal of 7,356,000 bate. cf Amrierican cot ton, including linters, and in addition 311,000 bales of foreign, a total con sumption of 7,557,000 bales, including 866,000 bales of linters. G EM ANY DIM AN)5 LOAN Wanis Swiss Gold in Return for Coal. Washington, Aug. 7.-ConIirmat ion has reached the State Department of the report i hat Germany has demand ed a loan in gold from Switzerland in return for coal. In official circles here this is taken as emphasis to the stories of German difficulties. Germany is in sa dnced of gold to meet the obligations which sh' has incurred with those neutrals with whom she can trade, for German pa per money is no long'r in favor, and the value of the German mark is do preciating almost. to th.' vanishing point. Switzerlanl is resisting the dem:ndl, and if it is pressed she is in far bet ter shape than lolland or the Scan dinavian countris to r."e( eithel mil itary or econo.ii agg resion from: Germany. - ---o) Titl~lENDOtUS ('OlN YllIA ta ins in (or 1ma 1 Ge Ireailly Inmcreas,.e Il'rospects. ion in regard to the crop outhlo k for by' soakin. ra ins t hat, broa:dlyspl ing, (overedl the, weinsterni hlf~ of the mescirculatedl here t he t. of1 ((orl in the U. nited Si orI. Negro liepublie W,~ill F-ight the Tleutons. WVashinigtoin, A ug. 7.-L1 ibe(ria, thle negro repubilic on t he coast of A frien, has decla red war on (Germany. Somel~ ti me ago liberia broke off ( dilomalltic re'lations. The declaration of wa iow gives opplortunlity to( initera (er maln merchlanits and others who have >)een accused of unneutral act ivities. l'he United States was advised today >f the little republic's action. Yesterday.