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f Ot)? (Tljesterfietd ^Advertiser jp": VOLUME 36?NO. 17 CHESTERFIELD. S. C., THURSDAY, JULY 12, 1917 $1.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE k R. D. Coker App H Prepare For David R. Coker, of Hartsville,chairman of the State Defense Council, has issued the following statement to the people of South Carolina: "The State Council of Defense wishes to call attention to several features on the present and proBpective situation which seem to call for ^^^Bthoughtful consideration by all the JI^Bppeoftle of the State, but especially by Wn/ the farmers. "Tremendous advances have recently taken place in fertilizer ma>. terials and especially in ammoniates. Tankage, cotton seed meal, and dried blood are already so high that it is doubtful whether they can bo profitably used as fertilizer materials. This 1? hppnmo tlinon mofn?inlo ?? more ?and more being used as food ' for live stock, being substituted to some extent for corn, wheat bran and other materials which can be used for human food. Sulphate of k ammonia, which has been largely used IV- for fertilizers, is almost entirely off the market, being required by the government for the manufacture of munitions. It is altogether probable that next spring the average farmer will be unable to buy any source of ammonia except Nitrate of Soda, which is now nearing $100 per ton, with a possible further advance, (p There is no certainty that even this material can be obtained in adequate quantities as it is also used largely in munitions of war. h"This situation seems to call for the planting of every acre of stubble land and all vacant corn muldlcs < to cow peas which is the only available legume for planting at this r season. Later on (Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th) it will be advisable to plant cover crops in all the cotton land. "The farmer who understands the situation now and takes all possible steps to meet it in advance may he able to carry on his operations next year without contracting fertilizer bills so heavy ns to endanger his profits. The farmer who 'takes no thought for the morrow' will be in a very different position and may face a situation next spring out of which he Mil be unable to figure a living. "We trust the people of the State will carefully consider the above situFORECAST ESTIMATES SPLENDID CORN CROP Washington, July 9.?A three billion bushel prospective crop of corn this year is the answer returned by farmers of the United States to President Wilson's call for food for America's allies in the war. Never before has such a crop been I grown. In its forecast of corn production this year the department of agriculture announces that July 1 conditions forecast a crop of 3,211,000,000 bushels. Sixteen million more , acres this year were planted to corn thnn last year and the acreage exceed the former record area planted in 1909 by 13, 000,000 acres. The wheat crop, responding to bet ter weatner conditions during June, shows an increase of 22,000,000 bushels in prospect with a total of 07 H,000,000 bushels or 38,000,000 larger than last yeur's crop. A record crop of white potatoes also is forecast with a production of 452,000,000 bushels. That would exceed the previous largest crop, grown ^ in 1912 by 32,000,000 bushels. Prospects of the rye crop show a slight decrease from the June forecast but the production will be a record with a total of 50,100,000 bushels. Potatoes in South Carolina towns are bringing good prices now, the sweet variety being quoted at $1.50 the bushel with Irish potatoes ranging from $1.00 to $3.50. Cabbage is quoted at 3 to 5 cents the pound. Eugene was a very mischeivous little boy and his mother's patience was worn to the limit. She had spoken very nicely to him several times without effect. Finally she said: jpk "You arc ? perfect little heathern !" "Do you mean it?" demanded Eu "Indeed, I do," said his mother. "Then mother," said the boy, "why can't I keep that ten cents a week you gimme for the Sunday-school collection? I guess I'm as hard up a; any of the rest of 'em." THE BEST Of Everything I TO EAT At Lowest Prices A. F. Davis Market WUl Fay kl*lu*ft SfcM i Eg eals to Farmers Fertilizer Shortage ation caused by the prospective short, age and high prices of fertilizer and will take all possible steps to lessen the threatened danger to our agri- J i culture. "Another very difficult problem seems to confront our people. If the i ' Stat* this year produces an average j or even three-quarters of an average cotton and tobacco crop and it sells ! 'at anywhere near present prices, there will be, after debts are paid, the greatest volume of surplus money ever known in this State. Previous periods of unusual prosperity have almost invaribly been accompanied by speculation, extravagance and large investments in new enterprises. With 1.1 L .11 ? * ~ " me uou weevu on our threshold and with the war presenting a kaleidoscope of problems which at any time may reverse the financial outlook, our people should show a wise conservatism this fall. If the present outlook for a profitable business is realized it will present a great and unusual opportunity to all farmers and business men to pay off accumulated debts and to lay aside a surplus to meet boll .weevil conditions and other probable contingencies. "Every man who reads and thinks should use all of his influence to see that the prospective prosperity is properly utilized and does not eventually result in disaster. Waste and extravagance should be frowned upon and made unpopular by public sentiment. "The government will undoubtedly offer other issues of bonds from time to time and a large part of the profit of our people must go towards financing the Nation if the war is to be successfully conducted. The Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A. and other national charities must be supported and supported liberally. "After debts are paid and national financial needs fully attended to every dollar not required for a modest but comfortable living should be safely put aside for future use. "The State Council of Defense requests the County Councils, the newspaper and the citizens generally to irive the widest nnssihli> i>iihlicitw tr? the above suggestions. "DAVII) R. COKKR, Chairman, South Carolina Council Of Defense." RED CROSS BAND OFF FOR RUSSIA Washington,?That the Red Cross mission to Russia was organized, equipped with several carloads of serums, hospital necessaries and first-aid packets, and started on its way within 5 days after designation of members was revealed today by Red Cross officials who had been withholding details until after the mission's departure from a Pacific port. The mission's accomplishment on short notice was described by ofiiciuls "as a stupendous feature." Scores of telegraphic orders of materials which Ambassador Bakhmeteiflf said were urgently ncedd in Russia, were placed then while the mission was speeding across the country, and were rushed to the port of embarkation. All members of the mission have been given special military commis j tary service uniform of his rank. Even the two moving picture operators who accompany the mission to make films of Russian war scenes for later display in America are commissioned as second lieutenants. . .o PALMETTO Everybody is preparing for the protracted meeting, which will begin July 1 f?th. Everybody is invited to attend these meetings. Mr. Duncan C'lanton spent the week-end with his brother near Ruby. Mr. Earl Catoe, of Webb, Mississippi, spent a few days with his mother near Middendorf. He left for his home Thursday. Mr. Will Johnson is on the sick list. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mr. It. S. Ratlilf is in the hospital in Columbia. Mrs. May Brown has been quite i | sick for the past few days, but we are glad to say she is improving* Mrs. Sarah McManus and her two youngest children spent Sunday at the home of Mr. B. C. Clanton. Mr. W. R. Clanton purchased a John Henry last Saturday. Mr. J. W. Roscoe spent Sunday [ with Mr. J. N. Clanton. , Mr. W. R. Clanton and Mr. John M. Brown motored to McBee Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Horn spent the , week-end with the hitter's parents. Best wishes to The Advertiser. 1 ? . Providential Facilities. A farmer walked into the offices of .one of the great fire-insurance com| panics and intimated that he wished to insure his barn and a couple of huyj stacks. | "What facilities have you for ex, tinguishing a Are in your village?" in. quired the superintendent of the offie. . <The man Scratched his head and Jfij^dered over the matter for a little Eventually he answered: SEES NO ANARCHY AMONG THE RUSSIANS Petragrad.?The Russian people will fulfill their task of establishing a republic, in the opinion of Charles Edward Russel, a member of the American mission to Russia. Mr Russel today issued the following statement on the observation he has made here since his arrival some weeks ago: "I venture to appeal to my fellow Democrats in the United State and Great Britain for a more sympathetic attitude toward the struggling democracy of Russia. I appeal to editors not to print wild-eyed stories of impending ruin and chaos and to newspaper readers not to believe such stories if printed. "There is no anarchy here. There is only a limited amount of disorder. The people of Russia, under the most trying conditions in history, have been an examole of dicnitv and self restraint. 1 "It is well to face the facts frankly, but it also is well to look beyond surface conditions to the true basis of Russian development. Every phrase of the present condition is a logical and normal outcome of natural causes. The substance is sound and ihopeful. "These people know their job and will do it. I suggest it is about time to do away with all criticism and give them a chance." THE SHORT COURSE VERY SUCCESSFULL Chesterfield County's short course in Canning Club and Home Demonstration work was a thorough success. There were three days of it. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There were more than fifty club members present the first two days and a large number of corn and pig club boys will be here today. The excellent program arranged by Miss Mims and Major Tiller were carried out successfully, all the speakers scheduled for the first two .1,. v.?: i VJCuaviu^ ut'CIl picauill. To the Rood ladies of the towo belongs the credit for having entertained the young ladies while here and for aiding in many other ways in this most estcemable work. Among the relaxitivcs enjoyed by the young people were the lawn party at the home of Senator Laney on Tuesday evening and the baseball game Wednesday afternoon. Miss Mubel Harper, agent for Marion county, rendered valuable assistance to Miss Minis. Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, now wellknown in Chesterlield county, and Mr. C. Cleveland State agent for poultry club work were present and made excellent talks. A line program has been arranged for to-day, when the corn club boys will be present. The list of girls who attended is as follows: Mary Johnson, Letta Johnson, Grace Rivers, Ola Brock, Lucile Brower. Hardy Sellers, Minnie Smith, Clarice Oliver, Ruth Sellers, Mina Evans, Maggie Evans, Serena Evans, Nettie Rivers. Lcalla Gaskins, Gertrude Parker, Odie Webster, Allie Lisenby, Sallie Stanton, Mary Morgan, Icy Watson, Clara Watson, llallie McNair, Olive Oliver, Inez Osborne, Leonu Melborn. Victoria Thames, Mary Rivers, Francis Tadlock, Sarah Hendrix, James Irby, Maggie Watson, Edith Freeman, Threatt Watson, Irene Grant, Addie Grant, Clarice Taylor, Grace Parker. Rossie Turnage, Grace Ingram, Leila Knight, Irene Melton, Lillie Rivers, Wilma Hendrix, Mary Sellers, Minnie White, Ola Brock, Sarah Bittle, Mary Hurst, Blanche Teal, Serena Evans, Mae Funderburk, Mildred Baker. INNOCENT OF INTENT TO DISREGARD DUTY The order for W. N. Lee, magistrate at Jefferson in Chesterfield couny, to show cause why he should not be suspended from office for refusing to have five men arrested, alleged to have evaded the provisions of the draft law, has been dismissed by Gov. Manning. The case was set for hearing before the governor Tuesday. "I have reached the conclusion that you were innocent of any intention to disregard your duty, and I have therefore officially called off the hearing of your case," said the governor's letter. ?The State. DC l-AIlIt I . Get that canning impulse. Make your hoe this summer keep your can opener busy next winter. Get ready for canning season now. Regrets are the only things ever canned in the jars you forget to order. Can nothing that can be kept without canning. Dry such vegetables as corn, string beans, navy beans, mature Limn beans, okra, etc. You can brag about your garden all winter if you have your canned evidence on the dinner table. Concentrate products, especially soup mixtures, so that each container will hold as much canned food and as little water as possiblie. Really there is nothing to canning fruit and vegetables except care cleanliness, fresh products, jars, and ^ heat. SAND HILL SOIL 1 TO GROW PEACHES i T. S. Evans, assistant development | agent of the Seaboard Air Line Rail, way company with offices at Hamlet, , N. C., said recently that the develop: mcnt department of the Seaboard sys1 tern has interested the Florida Carolina Fruit company in planting 300 r acres in peaches along its line either | at McBee or Hamlet, N. C. This company has large citrus groves at Pasadena, Fla., and when the Carolina peaches cemmence bearing its entire f nr/?n ? ~ -L " ?? ' ' * avaw vi vajicl i jicllm'ib Will DC brought to handle the crop. The idea of combined orange and peach groves under one management is a novel one and is the idea of B. L. Hamncr, general development agent of the Seaboard Air Line at Norfolk. A number of Seaboard employes have taken stock in these orchards and the management is planning to plant a much larger acreage next year. Mr. Evans stated that the Seaboard had made an exhaustive study of the suitability of peaches in the sand hill area through which its lines pass, and is convinced of its practicability. It has been found that this section possesses many advantages not enjoyed by the Georgia peach growers. The relative altitude and the gentle rolling nature of the land give the very necessary drainage which makes a loss of the fruit buds in the early spring by cold spells almost an impossibility. The peculiar nature of the sand hill soil coupled with the abundance of sunshine produces a peach of rare flavor and color. In addition to these factors the sand hills being on the main line of the Seaboard are be iween 10 ana au nours closer to Northern and Eastern markets than other peach sections of the South. The development department of the Seaboard has interested several other large companies in planting large commercial orchards along the line in the sand hills and it is expected that within a year or so large well kept orchards will be seen instead of second growth oak. NO DATE SELECTED FOR REGIMENT MOVE Col. P. IC. McCully said recently that no date had been picked for the transfer of the First regiment, National Guard of South Carolina to Greenville. It is believed that the regiment will be moved just as soon as the new quarters are prepared. CARD OF THANKS We take great pleasure in thanking our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our babies. Walter Hurr, Lulu Durr. DOG STRAYED Dog with tan colored legs, black back; blind in ri^ht eye; male; answers to name "Trail." Known as "Jimmie Oliver dog." J. W. Burr, lt-p Chesterfield. iCAN .. Til I II It is now ci ii things are very hig \ be well to can evt J will stay canned. ! ! You will find at ou> J Solder, Ti] J Capping 1! ning Outfi ing Kettl Knives, Aj ANI) GET WHAT YC , YOU V Chesterfield 1 ij (PRESSING ATTACK i { AGAINST GERMANS | Petrograd, July 10.?Gen. Korni? lofT's operations in Galica along a front of 20 mile have broken the Austro-German front between Halicz and the Carpathians and already the Russian cavalry has pressed forward for a distance of 16 miles. To the west of Dniester, as a rei suit of the Russian forward move, mcnt, Halicz has been hemmed in from the south and southest, and the Russians are now measuring the Halicz bridge-head. From July 2 to 8, inclusive, Gen. KornilofT took 14,000 prisoners and 55 guns, of which 12 were heavy pieces. Gen. Korniloff's cattalry and Cos sacks arc pursuing Gen. Kirbach's retiring army south of Halicz and have forded the River Lukovitza which parallels the River Luvka. The western bank of the Luvka dominates the wooded eastern bank but its considered unlikely that the demoralized Austrian army will be able to concentrate sufficient troops to prevent a Russian passage of the river and a continuance of the advance in the direction of Dolina, 35 miles west of Stanislau. The cooperation of the Seventh and Eleventh armies north of Halicz with the Eighth army south of that town , has been like clock work. The success of the Eighth army, the ( military critic of the Retch points out, separates the German army of | Gen. von Bothnier from the Third I Austrian army under Gen. Girbach, and anticipate the evacuation of Halicz, which is not strictly a fortress, but a strong bridgehead protecting the positions of Gen. von Bothmer's army from the east and southeast. London, July 11.?Halicz, the strategic gateway to Lemberg, capital of Galica, has been captured by the Russians, says a dispatch from Reuter's Petrograd correspondent. WHILE SENATORS DELAY SPECULATORS GROW RICH Washington, July 10.? A report on the food situation prepared for President Wilson by Herbert Hoover, holding that both the farmer and the consuming public are suffering while food speculators make unearned pro- 1 fits from the 'delay in enactment of food control legislation, was given out , | tonight at the White House. Unless . strong and efficient government action is immediately taken, the food administrator reported, the farmers will face a slump in wheat prices and con- : sumers will be caught in a situation I even more serious than that which already is resulting in "actual undo - I nourishment" in the great consuming ( centers. The specula tor, it is declared, is taking fc large part of the ' prices now paid by consumers. < "We are practically helpless to g safeguard either the farmer or the i consumer," concludes Mr. Hoover, I "until the pendini? legislation is pass- ? e<L" t ?? \ CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. C. \V. Teal take this j ' means of thanking their many friends i who have been so kind to them during ; their recent illness. | i NING ji ! i ME ..! I anning time, and as ) h in price it would j i I 1 irything eatable that j I 9 j r store: I rtninil Imnc I r i 6 " | Steels, Cants, Preserves, ^ Paring ; >ple Parers. * i 1 i SHEN >u wXnj WHEN /ANT IT II ] Hardware Co. , Selections For New Made Soon; Num Announcement has been made , from Washington that the selection of | men for the new National army will begin very soon?probably next week. While the complete method for the selective system has not been made public it is generally understood that a method similar to the drawing of the jury will be used. President Wilson has given his word that the drawing will be entirely fair to everyone. For the purpose of making the se- j lective draft every registration card has been given a red ink serial num ber. In Chesterfield County this work was done by the local exemption j board composed of K. Walker Duval, I .P. Mantrum, and Dr. T K. Wanna- i maker, Jr., or under their supervi- I sion by their capable chief clerk, W. J. llanna. There are two thousand, three hundred and eighty three men in Chesterfield County who registered; these are numbered serially from 1 to 2dS;5 and the lists at the Court House for public inspection. The war department has ordered every man registered to find out front the published list at the Court House what his serial number is for this duty is imposed upon everyone?to find out and always know hi serial number. The serial nnmhei is different from the precinct number, which has been discarded in favor of the new red ink serial numlx for the County is now the unit from which the selection for tIt< army will he made. A duplicate of the sheets trivinj? the red ink serial number* of that posted at the Court House h; been forwarded to t he \v:ir .......I WT....U I inprton, al<uipr with a > ,iy of every retristration card. The drawing for the army will he m..dc from the serial numbers and 1. numbers of those selected will I,.- immediately wired here and lie- list will be published. All that w :l he necessary to find out who has been selected when the numbers are wired here will be to refer to the list of numbers. Method Of Exemption. Immediately upon receipt of the numbers of those selected for the new army the hoard will notify those drawn to appear at a certain date for I [i preliminary physical examination. Those who fail to pass the prelimilary examination will be priven a card ?xemptinp? them. Any of those who MEED OFFICERS AS WELL AS MEN "The call to the men of South ('tiro- 1 ina to make application for the sec>nd series of training camps is as urgent as the need of men in the ranks," laid (lov. Manning yesterday. "Tin 1 irmy to be raised by the draft needs dlieiunt, intelligent, experienced and veil-trained officers, and all those who -ae in a position to attend such rumps should make application. "The impression has none abroad i that men under .'il years of aire need not apply, but this has been corrected in a statement issued by the adjutant general <>f the army. '1 he ideal aire is from 2f> to but it should be clearly jnderstood that men between the a;res of 20 years and nine months and 11 years may apply. "There are a jjreat many men in South Carolina with the proper educational <|ualifications who should tfo. "As time is an important factor, the applications should be submitted at once. Necessary blanks and information can be obtained from Lieut.Henry T. Pillam , examining ollicer, Charleston. The time limit si t for receiving applications is Sunday, .July 1 r>. "Kflicicnt oflicers, men who will be leaders are needed. 1 call on th younj? men of the State to respond, as I am confident they will a-ad fit themselves to ssume the places and re sponsibilitics of leadership." UNION MEETING PROGRAM The Chesterfield Baptist Union will meet with the McBee Chureh July L'Kth nn<l 29th. Saturday the 2Xth lt> A. M.?Enrollment of Delegates and reports front the ehurehes. 1 1 o'clock. Missionary Sermon by Rev. H. 1.. Baggot. Recess for dinner. 2 P. M. -"Unties and Opportunities >f Missionary Work During War rimes," by Rev. J. K. Hair. "Duty of the Christian to Support the Cause of the Kingdom as Well as that of his Country During the Present Crisis, by Rev. J. D. Purvis. Sunday It* A. M.?Sunday School Mass Meeting led by Prof. L. E. Cogburn. 11 A. M.?Sermon, by Rev. B. I). Thames. Recess*for dinner. 2 P. M.?"How can the 'ChTtrch Best Promote the Social Interests of the Community?" by Rev. J. K. Hair. "How can the Church Assist the Economic Interests of the Community?" by Rev. J. C. Dawson. W. P. Coker, B. S. Funderburg. r Army To Be ibers Already Given , pass the preliminary physical oxamij nation or anyone dependent upon them can file within seven day a claim | for exemption, filing the proof for the claim within ten days thereafter. The local exemption board will hear claims for exemption only upon one ground?that of having someone solely dependent upon the claimant for support. Married Men Not Exempt At A Class. Some time ago the war department announced that married men would be excluded from the first selection; this has been changed and the new re gulution state that no class of men as a class will be exempted, but that every claim for exemption will stand or fall on its own merit. Those who have dependents solely dependent upon them for support will be exempted, provided they file their claim within the proper time, but whether or not they are married will not be considered. Of course, the average married man will have a wife or wife and children dependent upon him but where one has considerable property, even tho married, he will not be exempted. Status Of The Farmers. Merely because one is engaged in farming is not ground upon which a claim for exemption can lie; one must show that his class of funning is necessary to the military defense of these United States. It is said that this has been construed to be those engaged solely in the production of food crops. However, a claim for exemption because one is engaged in agriculture cannot bo heard by the local hoard hut must be filed with the District hoard which will probably meet in Charleston or Columbia, tlus District board having jurisdiction for at least one-half of the State of South Curol: una. After the men selected for the new army have been no'.itied, the preliminary examination* held, exemption claims tiled and decided, those finally selected will be notified that they have been so selected for the new National " ~ * army, but this no* ice will net he a call to actual service but is just v. hat it will say a notice that one has been elected for military duty and to hold oneself in readiness for leh actual call to duty which will he about September 1st. SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATIONS FRIDAY .JULV 13 Several important scrndavship examinations will be eomilieu 1 tomorrow in the office of the Superintendent of Education Two scholarships foi Clemson will be offered, the one-year agricultural course and the full i >eir < ; ur ;e The one-year eourae is limited to the rural districts. It hi s been sonm time since C'hes.ci iie! I county has had a student in fh's course Some one should be sure to pet it this year. A teachers' scholarship to the University of Sou'h 'aroliti;'., valued at $lf>8 will be a.VHi'hc i this time. Examination for scholarship 1 ( harleston Colic;;.' will also he hold at this time. Those wishing to try foi these scholarships may male aimlie.tion for saim* three day- afier the exumiuation. CHERAW, ROUTE 2 Tin* crops in this section arc looking fine. Mr. Arthur Grant and family visited Mr. Duncan Graham Sunday evening. Mr. Rufus Rainwater is quite sick, hut we are triad to say lie is heller. Mrs. R. D. Rainwater visited Mrs. (J. W. Rainwater Sunday evening. Miss Kezzie Cauh'er is sick at this writing. Miss Doris Teal and sister visited Miss Win/.y Graham Saturday and Sunday. The daughter of Mrs. Zaney Hodge is very ill. hut we hope she will soon he well a train. Mr. E. H. Stafford has accepted a position with Mr. McManus. Mr. Wade Turnatre and amily visited at the home of Mrs. Saiiie Wallace Sunday eveninjr. There will be prayer meeting every Thursday night. Everybody is invited. Register Now ?< ?AT? J. H. Johson's Market As One of Hi* Customers end You Will Always Be Satisfied. THE BEST OF MEATS FRESH AND FANCY GROCERIES J. H. Johnson's Market | At The City Market Old Stand