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GOMFERS STARTS CAMPAIGN FOR PASSAGE OF LI: VFR RILL, - - Pointe Out That Shortage of Crop* la Added Factor Making Quick Action Imperative. [?!Ufl-.f?V > Washington, June 14.?Organized labor was called upon formally by the American Federation of Labor to day to get behind the campaign for enactment of the administration food legislation by July 1. All unions were urged in a letter by President Gom pers to press their congressmen for prompt action. Mr. Gompers said: "After July 1 the new crops will be moving to the market, food spec? ulators will have cornered crops, prices will be forced up and the peo? ple will feol actual want. "Since the war wages have not kspt pace with the increasing cost of living. They have remained prac t!call> stationary, while prices have more than doubled. The only practi? cal way to Increase the spending in? comes "of all is to decrease the cost of living. ?'Grave danger confronts the Ameri? can people?the danger of hunger, which unless our government takes Immediate and effective action to pre? vent will portend greater injury than the threat of the foreign foe. "Abnormal conditions exist?the or? dinary checks of competition have disappeared. Food speculators are gambling on the people's necessities. We must davise new machinery to meet tremendous vital needs. We will have to establish economic agencies to control food so that the people may be Insured subsistence. The problem strikes at the very roots of life. 'This is a problem that has a strong appeal to the whole nation. Legis? lation can not be accomplished with out persistent, intelligently directed efforts of all. "The proposed legislation does not set up a food dictatorship. It does not purpose to ration the people, but attempts to protect the people against speculation by rational practical means." "In order to secure the fullest bene? fits from the Lever bill it must be law before July 1. Every worker who wishes lower prices of the necessities of life can be helpful in securing them by Immediate enactment of the Lever bill. The following suggestions are made, to those who wish td help: "Let every trade union, every cen? tral body, every State federation of labor, every international orginization take official action upon this matter and communicate that to your respec tive congressmen in the house of rep? resentatives, your senators and to the president of the United States. "In addition to this formal official action let every individual member of the organised labor movement write a personal letter or send some com? munication to his or her representa? tive and senator. Ask your friends to take similar action. Ask all organized bodies within your locality to express to their representatives at the na? tional capital their desire fox the im? mediate passage of legislation that will reduce the cost of the necessities of life. "The need of immediate, effective action is demonstrated by the fact that the world's grain crop is serious? ly ^elow norm al. The wheat crop In this country is even smaller than that of last year and we are con? fronted with the gigantic task of feeding our allies and maintaining our own army and civilian popula? tion. "The- war can not be fought by hungry men. The work necessary to maintain the continuity of this na? tion can not Ite done by starving peo? ple. Food administration is effective as is demonstrated by the fact that ' bread is cheaper in Belgium, France and Italy than it is In this country and this even when we export the grain to Belgium from which their lower priced bread is made. "You are urged to act In-mediately to make known your need and your desire to those who are charged with the responsibility of creating agen? cies by which sufficient food will be assured to this nation and to those fighting the world's war for human freedom. "Prem home upon all the necessity that the Lever bill should be on the statute books before July 1." PI * \ KOR MURDERERS. Barfleld* Enter Plea of Guilty of IWjtnslaugbter Cliargc in Dillon Court* Dillon, June 14.?Thomas Barfleld. Sr., and Thomas Barfleld. Jr., who were on trial here for the murder of Jack Barfleld, pleaded guilty to man? slaughter and were sentenced to L'<i years and two years, respectively, at hard labor in the State penitentiary. | IIB FOR IHM. PURPOSE OF AMERICAN MIS? SION OUTLINED. American Amb.issador Issues Long Statement Disclaiming Intention of Internal Interference. Petrograd, June 14 (via London).? David R. Francis, the American am? bassador, issued to the press today a long statement explaining the aims of the American mission headed by Elihu Root which arrived in Petro? grad yesterday. The statement Is thus summarized by the official news agency: "The communique states that the functions of the mission are to de? vise, in accordance with the Russian government, effective means to aid Russia in her efforts to defeat the universal enemy of democracy. Ger? many and the German standpoint are the greatest foes to the democratic ideas now cherished by America and Russia in common. "The mission will elucidate to Rus? sia the aims followed by America, making it clear that America is in? spired by idealistic motives; also that she la devoting to the struggle all her material resources, the indica? tions of which are the facts that the American fleet now is operating joint? ly with the entente allied fleets; that 10,000,000 Americans are registered and the economic support which America can lend. Realizing that Russia must not only fight but live, America will try to reduce the bur? dens and privations borne by the Russian people. "Among the members .of the mis? sion, continues the communique, is not one person who pursues any per? sonal, financial or commercial aims, or who desires to influence Russian Internal affairs." ON COST PLUS BASIS. Method of Awarding Camp Contracts Outlined. Washington, June 14.?Col. I. W. Littell, in charge of building the new army cantonment, today made pub? lic-the fee systems of the contracts. The fees vary from 10 per cent, on small contracts of $100,000 or less to 6 per cent, on contracts of more than $3,500,000, with a final limit of $250, 000. The shortness of time allowed for construction made it impossible to ask for competitive bids and it was decided to make contracts on the per? centage or cost plus basis. Precautions will be taken against extravagance by contractors. WILL STAND NEUTRAL. Sweden Will Not Join in World War. Stockholm (via London), June 14. ?Foreign Minister Lindman made a statement to parliament today In which he declared the Swedish gov? ernment intended to continue to ob? serve unequivocal loyal neutrality. "The war will not end soon," said the foreign minister, "and we must be prepared for greater suffering than we have previously borne, all the more as the Swedish harvest this year will unquestionably be a poor one." llagood News and Views. With a curl in his lip he snecringly said to the other fellow: "You go around town afoot peddling eggs and butter." Of course, the other fellow was nothing, because he did these things, and he was something extra, but what did he do? He wheedled confiding folks out of their property. Yet of courso he was right and he was the respectable man. Of course the above is purely imaginary. Riding* through the country we never saw more promising crops, ev? erything in thriving condition, clean and well worked. Folks here are threshing grain and wheat Is begin? ning to come in. Yet hard times a.c ahead of us from scarcity of corn. Messrs. W. H. Freeman, D. G. Brown and R. C. Riehburg with oth? ers, ran over to Columbia to hear Gen. Wood speak. We have had excellent rains and some high winds, but no serious damage resulted. You just ought to sec our grape vines on our front porch loaded with fruit. Your old creepers are nowhere beside them. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever," when it is a thing of positive benefit and utility. He was in ecstacles over a thor? ough bred that ambled like a coon at a thirty mile pace (I mean thirty miles a day.) A th(;rough bred 'tis true but she was no account and he was a fool for thinking otherwise. Reko Sanders, who died of blood poison June 11th was buried by the colored Masons at Pisgah, colored, church In tho presence of an Im? mense concourse of people. "ffogood." Rembert, June 12. The Slipper Clean-up Begins Tomorrow At The Schwartz Shoe Store All Broken Lots?Not All Sizes But Your Size in One of the Lots Mothers Avail Yourself?Buy the Children Shoes. Lot 1 27 pairs White Canvas San? dals and Oxfords, cheap today at $1.50, sizes 8 to 2 at_85c Lot 2 26 pairs White Canvas San? dals, sizes 2 to 5 worth $1.75 at_$1.00 Lot 3 22 pairs White Buckskin Sandals, size 2 to 5 worth $3.50 Sale $2.00 10 pairs Russian Calf Sandals 121-2 to 2 Sale $2.00 Lot 4 43 pairs Tan and Brown Kid Sandals, sizes 12 1-2 to 4 1-2 cheap at $2.50, on sale at $1.50 Lot 5 25 pairs Black Kid Sandals sizes 111-2 to 4 1-2 $2.50 and $3.00 goods all at $1.50 Lot 6 22 pairs 2 strap Kid Sandals sizes 8 1-2 to 2 worth $2.50 Sale $1.50 Lot 7 21 pairs 1 strap Kid Sandals sizes 8 1-2 to 12 $1.50 and $1.75 Sale $1.00 Lot 8 21 pairs White Sandals sizes 6 to 10 regular $1.00 Sale 50c Lot 9 Patent Leather Sandals sizes 121-2 to 4 regular $2.50 Sale 31.50 Also Several Broken Lots of Ladies' Slippers to be Closed Out at Less Than Cost SAIjK starts tomorrow SCHWARTZ SHOE STORE BPWORTU LEAGUE CONFERENCE. Large Attendance at all Sessions? Delegates Evince Great Interest. The evening meeting of the Epworth ^League Conference on the night of the 12th was conducted by the Rev. J. M. Culbreth. His address, which was on "The Evangelical Message of the Bible," was the f st of a series of lectures to be given by him. "The Evangelical Message of the Bible," Mr. Culbreth said, "deals with the re? covery or redeemableness of the na? tions and the majority of humanity. The great pioneer of religious free don was Abraham. Then came Mo? se? who gave the law. Isaiah thought that love was the incentive and re? pentance the method of recovery. The re; son that Christ is greater than John the Baptist is that John failed to catch the difference between repent? ance by grace and repentance by le? gal requirements. To tell this to the Wo dd, Mr. Culbreth said, is the evangelical message of the Bible. The large crowd of Leaguers at the sunrise prayer service at 6.30 showed the great interest manifested in this meeting. The morning session opened at 10 o'clock by a praise service con? ducted by Rev. J. P. Patton of Colum? bia College. Then followed the Bible Hour by Rev. T. G. Herbert. This was a cjntinuation of the study began in the Bible Hour of yesterday. He? brews was chosen for study and by the use of the blackboard the study is vary interesting and instructive. During the problem hour Rev. J. M. Culbreth discussed in a practical man? ner the second and third department. Miss Mamie Chandler conducted a model devotional meeting. The afternoon session yesterday was devcted to the third Eible Hour led by Rev. T. G. Herbert. This closed the series of studies of the book of Hebrews which Mr. Herbert conduct? ed. It was a practical application of the former lectures and proved very instructive to tho conference. The session closed with a model Junior : League demonstration given by the [junior League of Sumter. Under the leadership of Mrs. W. B. Sassnett, the Junior superintendent, the missionary program given by the Juniors was one of the most enjoyable features of the program. In the evening Rev. J. If. Culbreth delivered his last address. ' The Social Message of the Bible" The conference was indeed fortunate in having Rev. J. M. Culbreth whose wide experience in Epworth league work enabled him to be of great as sistarce to the conference. The service prayer meeting met at t.30 and was conducted by Dr. R. 8. Truetdale. At 10 o'clock the morning session opened by devotional exercises conducted by Mrs. W. H. MeCormack. Rev. John A. Gee Shipley, who is a representative from the central office, held mi institute on the fourth depart? ment. Mr. Shipley is especially good for this department as he has been for some years a missionary In Chi? na. Then followed a business session at which reports were made from the conference otiicers and district secre? taries. The report showed advance ment of the work In the various de? partments and recommendations for work .o be undertaken in the follow? ing year. The reports of Marion. Sumter and Orangeburg distric ts es pecially showed the excellent char? acter Of the work done in these dis? tricts. Rev John A. ft. Shipley again :iu Urcased the conference on the theme The Missionary Menage of the Bible. The afternoon session will be de? voted to the business of the confer? ence. The reports of the various committees will be hear'' at the even? ing service. Rev. John A. O Shipley will again address the conference and the pledges for the Africa Special will be made. This service will con? clude the conference. Joe Poole, colored, was brought up in the Recorder's court thil morning and charged with gambling. Police? man Chandler had caught Joe and another nogro "matching" early this morning, but the other culprit was fortunate enough to make a get-away. Though Joe claimed that he was only making change for his colleague, there were a couple of eye-witnesses whose testimony made a line of $J inevitable. The July American Magazine. There is a blending of articles and fiction in the July American Magazin?' that gives a reader the proper propor? tion of helpfulness and entertainment. In ' Marley's Method" one will find :? serviceable idea that can be put to use by all. John Hays Hammond thinks Cecil Rhodes was the most wonderful man he ever met, and he tells some now things about Rhodes. "What the Micdle-Aged Can Do for Their Coun? try" is full of timely suggestion^. Douglas Fairbanks writes about some of his stunts in the movies and Dar? win P. Kingsley, president of the New York Life Insurance Company, gives his idea about the difference of |t,? 000 and $5.000-a year men. The stories by Hugh S. Fullcrton, David Grayson, Gladys Johnson and others are amusing and thrilling. ;ind "Sid's" editorial has a punch packed in every line. The serial story by Edna Ferbcr, has a generous install? ment, and the "Interesting People" department and Family Money are filled with good things. The results of the contest "How I Think Middle Age Should Be Met" are also in this issue. DEMAND HIGHER WAGES. J Employes of l*rlvnte Shipyards Threaten Strike. New York, June IS.?Employes in 14 private shipyards in this vicinity have demanded higher wages, it was learned today. Compliance is request? ed by June 23 and unsatisfactory re? sponses or no responses at all would result automatically in a walkout on July u by 20,000 machinists, boiler makers and patternmakers, according to the men. It is reported federal mediators arc endeavoring to effect a settlement. Beginning Monday, June 18th And Lasting Until Thursday, June 28th, Inclusive, We will place on Sale, at Cost, our Entire Stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Millinery, Suits, Dresses, Skirts, Shirt Waists, Kimonas and all Kindred Lines. These are goods that cannot be duplicat? ed at the price we will offer them at. So we ad? vise that you anticipate your future needs and buy at our Sale where you will save at least 25 percent, on the present Wholesale Market Price. We have gotten in lots of New Goods that we will include in this Sale that we had contracted for at the Low Prices. Come early with your shopping list while stock is plentiful, so choosing will be easy. THE LADIES SHOP "The Home Of Good Styles" Phone 190 No Charges During Sales. No Approvals During Sales.