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4 C4 ^ -i; . •' * 4 .S' DIE Nil UST WEEK —— $ ■MANS PWMRESS inTLE TO- WAN A DECISION MARCHES DIVIDE ARMIES Rrtr«*t I'p to Plnsk . , j . ‘ — Hwunps Mid Must Divide Arm/ In to firoupe—Germans Too Face PT©- cewity of Dividing But Have All Advantage© on Their Side. A Military Expert in The New Times reviews the events oh the bat tle fronts during the past seven days: The beginning of the week was lurked in the eastern theatre by the (oaaistent sturdiness of the Ilnssian resistance between Grodno and the OaUclaa border and by unusually teary counter-attacks by the Russians neatest both Teuton wings. Against the left wing these attacks were at first successful, at least to the point of preventing the Germans from gain ing ground. Against the right wing in Galicia, which is held almost entirely by the Austrians, Russian counter attacks have been hi progress for weeks with out abatement until a deckled of fensive operation has developed. That the Russian attacks in this quarter would assume such propor tions has been rather unexpected, and their success cau not but be a source of uneasiness to the Germans further north, who are continuing to advance toward the Vllna-Rovno railroad. It will be remembered that the Teutons advancing through Gallacia reached the line of the Zlota LJpa river, and there stopped their advance eastward. It was then the most east erly part of the line; so there was no advantage to be gained by continuing to move forward. Bat with thin flank well advanced and secured by the Dniester and by the good defensive screen afforded by the Upa, the Teutons swung north in their endeavor to crush the Warsaw salient and envelop the troops engag ed hi Its defense. Daring the week thus spent the Upa line played solely s defensive rule. But the Russians across the liver ware totally inactive, so that there was practical quiet from the Galician border to tbo Roumanian Rentier. It seems now. In view of the heavy In this sector, that irs occupying thrm- ■ in much the same manner aa the Germans some months be en the Dunajer. la qnletly and irely accumulating ammunl- lea and reinforcing and reorganising Mtr forces. This conclusion certainly seems by the events of the last few Driven at first across the then across the Bereth to the bank of that river, they have Utruck back, crossed the Sereth, and -•re agmlq at the Stryps. Apparently, -too. their effort has not been exhaust- sd. Instead It seems to be working northward and northeast toward the fortress at Dubno The degree of Russian success on unu small section of the front ran he -to eowie extent measured by the fact qfcut within two weeks the Russians' taken over forty thousand Aus- It seems that this section o.' the Teuton line must have been weakened to reinforce the line In what were considered more impor tant quarters. Moreover, the German Intelligence Department has appar ently ndt carried on its work with its aanal efficiency, nor have the Gorman nlr scouts detected in time the rein forcements that have been sent to the Reoalan front. As to the ultimate danger in this offense, it Is too soon to say. more progress must be made before any real danger becomes a|i- pareni. Then it alii lie first In the ereatton of a dangerous salient with ' Its apex toward Rovno. and secondly In a threat against the Teuton lines of communication. The Russian position now is cer tainly much stronger here than it was ten days ago, largely because of the ease with which supplies of all kinds nay be pushed up to the line and dis tributed. Moreover, the German cen tre can not continue to go ahead while its flank is not only held tight ly but driven back. This would not only materially in crease the length of line of the ad- waace, but would Increase the menape to the lines of supply of the German forces operating against the Rovno and Dubno fortresses. The fighting in this sectorJs as suming a very violent phase. Doth Sides regard it as a most important section of the battle line, and both are heavily reinforcing. It will be in teresting to note during the coming week the effect of the Russian opera tions in Galicia, provided, of course, they continue on the German advance, to the north through the Pinsk marshes. Tbe operations of the German cen tre, which is driving toward the VUna-Rovno railroad, is becoming more and more difficult to follow with anything like precision. This is due principally to the fact that the Russian retreat'can not; because of topographical features, no longer continue an unbroken line of posi tions. Rather it will be broken up Into a number of armies retreating nleng rather divergent lines. These topographical features are, of course, the great marines. Whoa the Rosslans have retreated the marshre—and they are prac- - 'itm mow—a division is inev- The armies into which the forces will divide will have by the wonld be t to violate a I Chancsllorsvllie, when Lee. facing Hooksr s army, which greatly cot- numbered him, seat Jackson' on a forced night march down tbe Plank Road to strike Hooker s left, com manded by General Howard. The ibovement waa an eatlre suc cess. but It was a dangerous ebanoe, taken because Lee’s position was such that he had to take seek chances. It was a success, too, because it con tained the one absolutely essential element to such an operation—sur prise. This element of surprise will be entirely lacking In the case of Russia. Germany knows that the division must be made. Russia can not do any thing else. The great danger in the Russian position will thus be the pos sibility of the Germans concentrating heavily before one of the Russian units and striking It before reinforce ments ban arrive. Here, again, the element of surprise Is of course all- important. , Practically the only way the Rus sians could be warned of such a pend ing operation is through air scouts. But Germany is vastly superior to Russia In both aeroplanes and pilots, is, in fact, in complete control of the air on the eastern front, and can therefore effect such a concentration in complete security. Separated as the various groups or armies will be, It will be difficult, If not Impossible, for them to co-operate with each other, and they should be In such close touch that they could co-operate almost at a moment’s no tice. The German army will also, of course, in its advance be confronted with the necessity of dividing itself into groups, and the Various groups are naturally subjected to a possible concentrated attack, just as are the Individual Russian groups. Germany, however, has all the ad vantages. First, there is the advantage of Initiative, the advantage of driving and of having driven the Russian army for hundreds of miles. Second, the advantage of plenty of artillery and shells; and Thirdly, the advantage of un questioned superiority in the air. This latter Is the most Important of all. Just what steps Germany will take, no one of course knows or can fore tell. The German objective, whether I’etrograd. Moscow, or Kiev, is not yet apparent. On the face of things It would seem to be either Petrograd or Kley, aa they are both about three hundred miles distant, whereas Foscow Is nearly six hundred. The capture of Petrograd would create the tremen dous moral effect that is bound to follow the fall of a nation's capital whereas the capture of Kiev would have the much more material benefit of threatening and possibly eventual ly cutting off Odessa, one of the prin cipal sources of supply not only of ammunition, but also of food. Whatever ths German object Is. however, developments will soon show. It Is sufficient for the pur poses of this review to note that the German centre under Msckensen has already reached and occupied the town of Pinsk. which is on the west ern outskirts of the rouch-talked-of Prlpet marshes. To the north of Pinsk, In the Nle- men sector, they are however being held almost In place by powerful Rus ■dan realstance. The gains In this sector have in fact for the past two weeks been scarcely appreciable. South of Pinsk the same general condition prevails, the Ruasians hold ing securely along the Unea of the Slotchod and Prlpet rivers. Hence the German centre forma a sharp salient, with strong fogges counter attacking on both sides. It is not likely, therefore, that any further advance of the centre will be attempted until the forces both to the north and south succeed in battering down the opposition that is now re sisting them. Wlien this has been * done and Mackensem’s position is secure the Germans will be confronted with their most formidable problem, the passage of the marshes. The analogy between the effect of these marshes in previous campaigns and the pres ent campaign Is not, it is true, an ab solutely true one. - The passage of time has brought about changes which will have a material effect on their relation to the German advance. Not only have they to some extent been drained, but more important still, they have been crossed by two railways built upon causeways, one running from Kobrin, to Pinsk and crossing the Vilna-Rov- no road at Lnnig, and the other run ning from Kovel to Kiev and crossing the same railroad at Sarny. The passage of these marshes is by no means impossible. That it will be extremely difficult, however, is shown by the great difficulty the Germans had in bringingetaolnshrdlucinfwyp had in taking the small fortress of Ossowetz on the Rohr river. It will be remembered that the Bobr river is banked on either side by wide marsh belts. Both the river and its marshes are crossed at one point by a railroad built on a.causeway at the eastern end of which is Ossowetz, a small fortress not regarded as having any particular strength. And yet, though hammered by the heaviest German artiHery for months, it never was taken until the Russian line to the north Jind south was bent back so far that to hold It was to invite the cap ture of Its guns and Its garrison. The crossing of the marshes east of Pinsk might well cause similar, H. not so extended trouble. It Is, in fact, doubtful if a very material ad vance can continue over the road run ning east from Pinsk through Luni- nez. It is more probable that the Ger man army will And itself compelled to split Into three groups, two large ones, each on either side of the marsh, and one small one In the neighbor hood of Pinsk, which it now hotya, to the nee of the Pinsk-Lonlnes One of thee# larger gronpe would la such eaee follow along the railroad to Baroaovttchi sncimFiuni MANNIN6 ADVISES TENANT TO STAY IN TIE COUNTRY WRITES A LONG LETTEll Governor Advises Cherokee Man Hot i 1 .• V „ to Leave the Country and Oeme Into a City—Tells Him to Look Out for a Piece* of I And Mid Buy It if Possible. Mr. Turner Phillips, a tenant far mer of Cherokee county, the father of seven children, wrote of Gov. Man ning asking his advice whether he should move to town to educate his children and setting forth the many disadvantages he lives under in the ;cpuntry. The governor gave the matter close attention and his letter In reply ad vising Mr. Phillips to remain on the farm will be of great interest throughout the state. The governor is a farmer himself and, therefore, his advice Is from actual experience. The letters should prove very in teresting and helpful to others In sit uations like Mr. Phillips. The letters follow In full: "Gaffney, S. C.. Sept. 11, 1915. "The Hon. R. I. Manning, Gov ernor, Columbia, S. C.—Dear Sir: I take much pleasure in writing you to-day, the object being as to whether or not it would be advisable for a man of seven in the family, consist ing of four boys and one girl, my wife and seif, living in nice location, on rented land, to resign position of farming and move to town. "I ask you as a personal friend of mine to give this letter consideration The ages of my chidlren range from seventeen to seven. By moving to the city I would have better educa tional advantages, and it is my whole desire to give my children a fair edu cation. Please give me a few min utes of your time advising me as to what is best for my family and my self. Please give me an early reply on this important subject, and I will probably be able to help others by my having your letter published in our local county newspaper "I am a poor man and have never accumulated much of this world's goods. "Hoping you will give this letter your Immediate ronsidermtion, I re main. as ever. Your frtend. (Signed) "M. Turner Phillips." Governor’s lietter. "Columbia, S. C.. Sept 15, 1915. "Mr M Turner Phillips, R. F. D. No. 2. Gaffney, 8. C. "Dear Mr. Phillips: I received your letter several days ago and have given the queetion which you propose careful and thoughtful consideration. I appreciate your desire for the edu cational advancement of your chil dren. but there are some matters which we must seriously consider be fore taking the step you propose. In the outset I must advise you to re main on the farm if possible. "One of the big problems of our state at the present time is to make form life so profitable and so attrac tive that it will hold the people In the country and stop the movement Into our crowded cities. You say you are a small farmer and have not ac cumulated much of this world's goods. Years ago I, as a young man, was facing practically the'same prob lem that you are facing to-day. My choice at that time was the farm. I believe that with the proper effort more contentment is to be found among the men of South Carolina who till the soil. "The city has many advantages to offer, and also many disadvantages. You must consider, among other things, the extra items of expense. In your farm home you have no elec tric light bills, no coal bills, no high II " 1 " ' - 11 ’ 1 ' *1, " and the other the road from Kovel to Kiev. These two roads practically bound the Prlpet marshes on the north and south respectively, th^ marshes being shaped like a large truncated cone with these roads as the outside elements. The greatest difficulty the Germans will experience is the transport of their large gUns and their ammuni tion. Good highways for the guns to .travel on and gob^ railroad commu nications to bring them up to the front are absolutely essential to the continued use of this favored artil lery arm. The^. t 00 * there Is the'mecessity for good lateral lines running gen erally parallel to the front so \that ammunition and supplies may be dis tributed. All of these are, in the r©\ gion west of Pinsk. conspicuous prin cipally by reason of their absence. From north of Pinsk to the Gulf of Riga tbe week has been almost void of progress. The Germans operating in the Riga sector have been almost held in position, though the fighting for the crossings of the Dvina river has been most severe. In spite of the importance of the isolation and cap ture of Riga, the Germans south In the Niemen district have been unable to shift reinforcements northward tto strengthen the Riga dffensive. The efforts of the Russians in the Niemen district has been as great as to the north in thblr defense of the Dvina. The German advance has therefore been almost negligible, ex cept for the advance of the centre to Pinsk. The week has brought no material change in the situation one way or the other. It is in fact sev eral weeks since either of-the Teuton flanks has been able to make much headway. Whether this Is because their forces are recuperating ftom ths ef fects of their long offensive efforts or are waiting the accumulation of more arms and munitions, or whether It is because the Russian resistance has so stiffened as to beooms a more serious obstacle to the advance, no one on this side of the water can say. monthly rentals, no extra expendi ture for clothing and many of the other extravagances that go to mgke up the life of our people Jn the cities; os the other hand you have yonr fire wood, you have yonr food crops, yonr hogs, cntUe and live stock, and, above nil. you have that atinosphere of free dom and Independence that can not be found in the dty. "South Carolina is making n con stant and wonderful stride in matters of education and in improvements in methods of farming. It has been my hope and my ambition to see the day when as good educational‘adyantages are offered to the child of the rural and mill communities are are given to the children of our cities. By this I mean good, sound, practical horse- scehse education without any frills. In your own county educational pro gress has been remarkable. If you f re not now living near, a. good coun- ry school, I would advise you-to cast about, this fall, and find a piece of land which you will be able«Ao culti vate successfully, that Is located with in a convenient distance of one of these schodls. "When you have found this piece of land my advice Is to purchase same If possible, on easy terms, pay ing a little each year. Then map out your plans to farm on a justness basisf .don’t work your farm in a hap hazard, happy-go-lucky way. I would advise you to consult Clemson Col lege farm demonstrations and <&sk their advice in farming methods,-es pecially winter cover crops so as’to save expense in fertilizer. Write to the Clemson authorities and have them send you all of their bulletins. Study these bulletins; study your soil and try to plant and cudtlvate the crops that are best suited to the con ditions. One of the main troubles with our people is that they have been slaves to what is popularly call ed the ‘one crop Idea'. We all know that forever and a day cotton must be our major crop; that our soil is capable of producing the very best of every kind of food crop. You should not forsake cotton, but you should use it as your velvet crop—your ex tra money crop. Raise first your home supplies. You should consult with the country farm demonstrator and find out just what food crops grow best on your land. Every year. In South Carolina, millions of dollars sre sent out of our state in exchange for little cans and packages from oth er states. These cans can be raised at home. I would suggest that each year yod put up as much canned veg etables, canned fruits and other foods in cans, as possible; a big amount can be saved In this manner. Take, for instance, if you should move to town; whenever your good wife want ed a can of tomatoes ten cents would have to be deposited at the corner grocery store. You should grow sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes and all kinds of vegetables; there should be a small cane patch to make your moll you should plant burr clover and cow peas: you should plant some vetch with your oats, and In this manner you would help to feed both your family and yvur live stock and at the same time Improve your land. “The farm offers greeter opportuni ty to s man than any profession or trade that I know of In the state, and I would urge you, Mr. Phillips, to re main on the farm where you can be contented and happy. Find the coun try school and keep your children there just an long as possible. It is a fact that our rural districts during the past ten years have been depleted of. a large majority of a sturdy peo ple which has caused a serious set back to the people of the entire state. Our people must come to learn that the basis of all prosperity for all the people Is s successful farming class. Until we get most out of the soil In this state and make more comfortable homes for our wives and daughters, we can not hope to have the better things of this life and to keep our boys and girls on the farm. "I want to see more of our white tenants own their own homes; this Is the most Important problem before us. I trust that as our attention and interest are centered in the solution of this question, that we will be able soon to have a practicable working plan by which the desired result can be accmplished. "I would like for you to write me from- time to time as to just what progress you are making; write me Xbout any problems that come up. I am intensely Interested in these ques tion's and you may command my ser vices at any time to give you the best possible\{Dformation that I am able to. "I am, wifti best wishes, very truly yours. “Richard I. Manning, “Governor." Do Not Need, IT. SN|«oney. Government money probably will not be needed to aid in ths annual fall crop movement In territory from the Mississippi river to the Reeky Mountains, north of Texas, according to advices received Thursday by Sec^ retary McAdoo. HAVE A SKIN WITH OUT A BLEMISH i: ZEMERINE, IRE MARVELOUS REMEDY FOR ECZEMA, ITCfl i: “ PIMPLES, RINO WORM TETER, ETC., RELIEVES SUFFERING AND ACTS QUICKLY X If your face is disfigured by ugly pimples or your body torture^ by itching eczema, give Zemerine a trial. It brings quick relief to the terrible itching, the desire .to scratch passes awry, and healing becomes possible. Zemerine is used and recommended by many prominent physicians as a specific for the treatment of diseases of the skin, and has to its credit many cases of wonderful cures. # 50c ffnd $1.00 at all drug gists, or by mail direct from- ZEMERINE CHEMICAL CO. ORANOEBURG, S. C. Tanner and Leather Dealer, COLUMBIA. 8. a CLASSIFIED COLUMN For Hale—300 bushels c’ Ice seed rye. Write O. W. Clayton, Brevard, N. C. For Hale — Two-year-old Spanish Jack, good performer. Very desir able. Dr. C. E. Hall, Falrburn, Ga. 500 bushels of Barr Clover, |1.25 bnshel, absolutely free from nut grass. Geo. M. ('alien, Selma, Ala. For Hate—60 extra fine Poland Chtua pigs All eligible to register and best •.reeding. Dr. 8. J. Summers t Sob*. Cen^erun. 8. C. Cabbage, Collard Plants—Limited supply vigorous plsnts ready. Order now. One dollar and quarter thou sand. Relswood Farm, Albany, Ga. For Kent—In ewberry, 8. C., brick store and rooms on Main street with all modern conveniences. Apply to Mrs. R. L. Payslnger, Newberry, S. C. Marry—Large list of wealthy mem hers wishing early marriage. Con fidential description free. Reitab’s club Mrs. Wiubei, Box S«. Oak land, Cal. For Hale—Pure Fulghum Oats, 1} bushel. Pure Appier oats, 75c bush*- el, f. o. b. Newberry, 8. C. Johnson- McCrackln Co., Newberry, 8. C. Burr Clover, Jkl.10. For Sale—Burr Clover seed well screened and tree from nut grass at 11.00 per bushel f. o. b. Newberry, S. C. Apply to R. McC. Holmes, Newberry, 8. C. Marry—Thousands wealthy, will marry st once, all ages, nationali ties, religion, descriptions tree Western Club, Rx268 Market, San Frans<;laco, Cal. Agent* Wanted In every county to sell new Household articles. Big margin to hustling men and women. Sells like hot cakes. Write Frans Co., Dept. R, Bunnell. Fla. Wanted—Connections with mill man ufacturing long leaf pine sizes. Communicate with us and we will send you our Inquiries and prices. H. G. Tyler, P. O. Box 147, Norfolk, Va. For Sale—500 bushels Fulghum Oats at 90c f. o. b. Will accept a few thoroughbred or grade pigs and bred gilts at reasonable prices in ex change. John L. Wiggins, Holly ill, S. C. SaW\Man Leap Into River. Park, guards saw a man leap from Prospect PoinMnto the Niagara river and go over the American falls Thurs day. In the pockeLof a coat left near the scene were found papers bearing the name of Hugo tVelqneyer of Buf falo. BUDDED PECAN TREES u. We offer for December, 1915, uary, 1916, shipments 2 to 4 feet high, “Schley’’ variety long tap root small quantities at 75c, one hundred or more at 50c. Also 4 to 6 feet high, same variety, retarded uncut tap roots with splendid lateral roots, small quantities, 92.50; one hundred or more at $1.75 each. AH f. o. b. Orangeburg, S. C. Better buy first class trees suitable for this elimafis from your own countryman who has paid dearly for trying out other methods. Refer yon to Clemaon Col lege or any bank here. PECANWAY PUCE Haw Mills—9150 and up^lath -and shingle machines, wood saws and splltters.Xsteam and gasoline en gines, pumps, pipes, fittings. Gal vanized plpoand roofing. Lcmbard iron Works, Abgusta, Ga. School Trustees who wtsh to secure a good teacher should\write us at once. Many splendid teachers avail able. No charges, no obligation to elect our applicants. Sheridan’s Teachers Agency, Greenwood\S. C. Sale—Burr clover, 12 pounds to ihel, $1.25 per bushel, cash wlt^ Full printed how t(yplant sent free, stand wRl yield' from bushels phy acre. M. Newberry, Instructions After good 100 to 300 M. Buford, Wanted—At David's Junk Yard, neeff A. C. L. freight house, now operat ed by O. J./-Halter, car load lota a specialty, acrep Iron, bones, brass and copper highest cash prices paid, for prices to-day. O Columbia, 8. C. Beat White Honey—Warranted pure and delicious. Ten pounds for 91. by express. J. O. Hallman, Unadllla, Ga. Wanted—Burned-out motors, genera tors and transformers to repair. Charlotte Electric Repair Co., Charlotte, N. C. Future Foretold—Three questions answered. Send 26c and date of birth. Ada Patterson, 273 East Gay 8t., Columbus, O. Wanted—A governess to teach two children. Must be able to teach music. Address Mrs. D. A. Stevens, Yonge's Island, S. C. School Supplies, maps, charts, globes, erasers, ink, crayons, and entertain ment supplies. CatAlogue free. Sheri dan School Supply Co., Greenwood. 8. C. Where Are the l»ea«l?—A remarkable book, endorsed by leading ministers. Agents making big money. Outfit twenty cents. Best terms. R. L. Phillips Publishing Co., Atlanta. Ga. I July Solicitors Wanted to sell K re in o la Freckle Ointment anl our ele gant line of toilet articles. Write for free booklet and our splendid proposition. Dr. C. H. Berry Co., Chicago. * Sell Your Hides at Home ' Batchers and Reef Clubs, send me yonr Hides and ;et Cheek by return mall at highest market prices. Vrits or telephone to me Ur information. W1SLE W. MARTIN. Send us the names of a few German speaking people you know and we will send you fine enameled U. S. Flag Button free. A post card will do. Address Dept. A-Lincoln Freie Presse, Lincoln, Nebr. Teachers Examination Questions and Answers for past fall for North and South Carolina, complete for 91.00. Aiso keys and translations for teach ers only, bought, sold and exchang ed. Teachers Supply Company, Greenwood, S. C. Send us name and address of ten friends, your photo and $1 and within 20 days we will express to you a superior grade 16x20 portrait, incased in a beautiful- frame with glass |nd back, ready to hang. Georgia Art Supply Co., 113% Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga. Buy a Geiser Thresher—Because it is a good one. Not too beavy. Dur able, large capacity. Cleans ths grain. Reasonable fn price. Light gas tractors, engines, corn mills, saw mills. Everything In machin ery. Cummings Machinery Agency, 1216 Main St.. Columbians C. Heatless Trouser Press—Easy to operate; can not get out of order; works while you sleep. Absolutely guaranteed to press trousers free from wrinkles and bagginess. 'Saves wear and tear of the’ iron. Post paid to any address, $1. Agents wanted. W. 0. Spangler, Reusens, Wanted—Position as farm overseer for 1916. Satisfaction guaranteed In general farming, raising tobacco, caring for stock, controlling labor, ec.; 37 years old, good health, sober and honest; fair wages expected; plenty of references. If you are In terested, write W. A. Sellers, Route \LMullins, S. C. t Fine Fulghum Oats at $1 bushel. Ab solutely free from smut and weeds. Good, sound, heavy oats In new bags; made one-third more than Appier oats this year. They make before the usual spring drouth. E. L. Cullfir Jr., Wolfton, 8. C. c Panada to Mafce Gnu. A Canadian firm has undertaken the manufacture of three thousand gums for the British army. \-