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POWDER Absolutely Pure Made from Cream of Tartar NO ALUM-ND PHOSPHATE HIS HOLINESS NOTIFIED OF GERMAN MOVE Berlin, Dec. 12.-His holiness, Pope Benedict XV, was notified of Ger many's peace move in a note handed by the German minister to the vati can, Dr. Otto von Muehlberg, today.. to Cardinal Gasparri, secretary of state of the vatican. The note read as follows: "According to instructions received, I have the honor to send to your emi nnce a copy of a declaration which the imperial German government to day by the good offices of the powers intrusted with the protection of Ger man interests in the countries with which the German empire is in a state of war, transmits to those states and in which the imperial government declares itself ready to enter into peace negotiations. "The Austria-Hungarian, Turkish and Bulgarian governments did the same. "The reasons which prompted Ger many and her allies to this step are manifest. For two years and a half this terrible war has been devastat ing the European continent. Unlim ited treasurers of civilization have been destroyed; wide grounds have been soaked with blood. "Millions of brave soldiers have fallen in battle; millions have return ed home as invalids. Grief and sor row fill almost every house. Not only upon the belligerent nations but also upon neutrals the destructive conse quences of the gigantic struggles weigh heavily. Trade and commerce carefully built up in years of peace .arc depressed; the best forces of the nations have been withdrawn from the production of useful objects. "Europe, formerly given to the propagation of religion and civiliza tion and trying to find a solution for social problems and the home of science and art and all peaceful labor, now resembles one immense war camp in which the achievements and the labor .6f decades are doomed to nnihilation. "Germany carries on a war of dI fense against enemies that aimvat her destruction. She fightb in order to ~ssure the integrity of her frontiers mad the liberty of the German nation, ~or the right which she claims to deC op freely its. itellectual and eo n . ic .energies in peaceful competi ti and on equal footing with other na >ns. ore and( more the plans of con .1ts on the part of our ene~hies have be~ manifested. But all these ef t s are unable to shatter the heroic 1es; of the Teutonic allies that pro Ithe frontiers of their countries, st whenied by the certitude that 'MAS(A HAVE A FULL Ar THE F IOrris ~me one in the fair an appreciate a Box e also have a full lin mas Statiorn -Art We have the propel elgier's I the enemy never shall pierce the iron wall. "Those fighting on the front know that they are supported by the whole nation inspired by love of country ready to offer the greatest sacrifices and resolved to defend to the last ex tremity the inherited treasures of in tellectual and economic work and so cial organizations and the sacred soil of their country. "Sure of our own strength, but see ing Europe's sad plight if this war continues; seized with pity in the face of the unspeakable misery of human ity, the German empire, in accord with its allies, solemnly repeats what the chancellor already declared one year ago, that Germany is ready to give peace to the world by setting before the world the question whether no means can find the basis for an .understanding. "Since the first day of the pontifical reign, his holiness the Pope has un swervingly demonstrated in a most generous fashion his solicitude for the uncountable victims of this war, has attentuated the sufferings and ameli orated the fate of thousands of men hurst by the catastrophe. "Inspired by the exalted ideas of his ministry, his holiness seized every opportunity in order to put an end to so sanguinary a war in the inter est of humanity. "The imperial government is firmly confident that the initiative of four powers will welcome aid on the part of his holiness and that the work of peace can count upon the precious support of the holy see." 0 VIOLATION OF ITS PLEDGE CHARGED TO BERLIN Washington, Dec. 11.-The State Department today officially chaarac terized the sinking of the British horse transport Marina, in which six Americans lost their lives, as a "vio lation of Germany's pledge to this nation." Secretary of the Embassy Grew in Berlin has been directed to inform Germany, according to a high au thority here, that the United States government is tired of "mistakes" in the sinking of merchant vessels. He has been instructed to tell the German foreign office that "repara tion, indemnity and punishment of the submarine commander- will not be sufficient to appease this government. The Marina and Arabia cases again will be taken up at the week's cabi net meeting and the opinion prevails that a note may be drawn up de manding a disavowal of the sinkings. It is possible that portions of this note already have been drafted, but lacking official confirmation by the British government of the reports that both vessels were not under ad miralty charter, it is not likely the note will be forwarded for some days. The State Departmen is said to be in possession of information of the character of both vessels which is con siders conclusive of their status as merchantmen, but no diplomatic ac tion will be taken until complete con firmation is at hand. All the information in the hands of the government is to be forwarded to Germany immediately. This informa tion relates to the character of the Marina and Arabia and the condi tions attendlant on their sinking. It is stated in high circles that this government, from the facts at hand, is satisfied that proper precautions were not taken in the dlestruction of the~ vessels and that the eases, pos sibly in company with several others, will be so placed before the German The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head Heause of its tonic and1 laxative effect. LAXA Tlvlt BROMO QUININI~ Is hetter than, ordinary Quliine and does not cause nervousness nor r'iging in head. Rememuber the full name and took for .the signature. of E. w. OovE. 25c. ANDY ! RI fESH SUPPLY OF Candies tily or a friend will more of this delicious Candy. e of :ry and Toilet icles. presents for Xmas. 'harmacy. government as to draw forth a defi nite declaration of future policy as to what efforts will be made to prevent repetitions. There is high hope that a diplo matic breach with Germany will be avoided. The tenor of the German notes indicates that that government is anxious to keep its pledges and of ficials here believe that if guarantees against future "mistakes" are given they will be entirely satisfactory to this government. It is explained that the policy of the United States has changed no whit since the Sussex note, although it is admitted at the State Depart ment that extenuating circumstances may attend some case. Such is not the situation in the Marina incident, however, as it is understood the State Department is satisfied that vessel was not in ad miralty service at the time she was sunk. 0 SEVERAL REPORTS HEARD Convention Sermon Will be Preached Today by Rev. J. H. Mitchell, Scranton. Newberry, Dec. 11.-The ninth ses sion of the South Carolina Baptist Convention convened in the Newberry Court House at 7:30 this evenjng. An address was delivered by President T. T. Hyde, of Charleston. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Mayor Z. F.. Wright, Prof. A. G. Bowers and REDi On our B coats and Ra Special P and Blach S Pinck-back S men. Special P - Men's Under We Give 10 Note the Men's Suits a: $12.50 Suits and Overcoa $15.00 Suits and Overcoa $16.50 Suits and Overcoa .$18.50 Suits and Overcoa $20.00 Suits and Overcoa Styleplus.-...-....... $22.50 Suits and Overcoa $25.00 Suits and Overcoa $27.50 Suits and Overcoa Boy's Knee Suit~ $2.75 values, Sale frice $3.50 value, Sale IPf-ce $4.00 and $4.50 value, Sal $5.00 and $5.50 value, Sal $6.50 value Sale Pr'ice ... $7.50 and $8.00 value, Si 10 per cent off on all B Boys' Raino Jog 16 SOUTH MAIN ST. We 1 Col. W. H. Hunt. The respone was 1 by Rev. T. V. McCall, of Clemson College. . Reports were read showing receipts o as -follows: State missions, $42,000; f orphanage, $67,000; aged ministers c relief, $16,000; ministerial education, t $5,600, and Christian education, $5,- U 000; Baptist hospital, $6,300. Reports s from the colleges were also heard. , These reports were referred to com- a mittees to report later. Alarge number of delegates have c already arrived and the convention t bids fair to be well attended; ample 1 provisions have been made for enter- c taining by the people of Newberry. The order of business devotes all of tomorrow to a consideration of the subject of education and the conven tion sermon, which will be delivered i at 11 o'clock by Rev. J. H. Mitchell, of Scranton, the alternate in the ab- t sence of the Rev. J. I. Allen, of Dil lon, the appointee. -0 WHEAT TUMBLES ON PEACE NEWS Drops Nearly Ten Cents a Bushel -Stocks Unsettled-Cotton Rises. Chicago, Dec. 12.--Wheat broke eight cents on the Chicago board of trade on receipt of the news of the i proposals for peace of Germany and her allies. May sold last night at 1 1.75 1-8. Within 15 minutes after the 1 opening today the price touched .BIG CL JCTI( oy's Fancy Kn ,incoats; Boy's rices on our en uits, Overcoat uits and Pinch rices on all M( wear; Suit Cas Per Cent Off Knee big Reductior nd Overcoats Cs---... -- ----_$10.45 ts _- _ __ _ _ _ ..$12.45 ts---- -...----$13.75 ts-..-.._-_..--_.--$15.15 ts-..-..-- .._-_-- $16.95 --- ---.-- ...-,._ $17.00 ts-------.. -.....$18.95 ts .i--.....-...-.._$20.25i t-..------- ---_..$22.50 and Overcoats ---..-..$2.25 ------ -. -- --$2.75 3 Price.- -...-..-...$3.00 3 Price ----- ---$4.25 -.----- ------_..$4.95 ie Price-..........$5.45 oys' Blue Serge Suits. Dats, $2.50 al NO GOODS CHARGED Al BIB M. Wish You A M .66 1-2. The descent of prices did not stop ntil two cents more had been lopped fr. The extreme drop was to 1.66 1-2 or the May delivery, a loss of 9 5-8 ompared with yesterday's finish. At his point buyers took hold with vigor nd a rally to 1.68 1-4 for May en ued. Ray corn dropped to 90 1-8, a loss f 2 1-8 cents, compared with clos ng prices of yesterday. The selling mbraced practically every issue in hat class of specialties which have een strongest and most active re ently. While the market was not emoralized in the first period of Heavy selling, support was evident nly in the investment issues. The news from Berlin was preceded >y a heavy tone, as Wall street was ot altogether unprepared for it, in ernational bankers having received vord that developments of the high ,st importance were pending. Stock Breaking Violently. New York, Dec. 12.-The stock narket was thrown into a state of onfusion this morning when the an touncement of the peace proposals of he Central Allies was received. Already heavy, the market broke vith extreme violence, prices crumb ing in all directions. Speculative fa orites lost 3 to 6 points during the orenoon, with 26) points in Bethle em Steel and 5 to 20 in other issues onprising the so-called munitions OTHING ee Suits and ] Knee Pants. .tire line of 1 s and Raincc -back Overcoa m's and Boy's es, Trunks an on all Boy's Suits. tof Price g Men's 04 1.0value at $2.00 value at $2.5() value at $3.00 value at . - $3.50 value at-- - $4.00 and $4.50) value at $3.00 and $5.50 value at $6.50 and $7.00 value at - Boy's Kn 75c value at $1.00 value at $1.25 value at $1.50 value at $2.00 value at $2.50 value at- --- $2.50 value at $2.50 and $3.00, Sale Pr rid $3.00, Sale erry Chris t1 STOP THAT COUGH A hacking cough weakens the whole system, drains your energy and gets worse if neglected; your throat is raw, your chest aches and you feel sore all over. Relieve that cold at once with Dr. King's New Discovery. The soothing pine balsams heal the irritated membrances, and the anti septic and laxative qualities kill the germs and break up your cold. Don't let a cold linger. Get Dr. King's New Discovery to-day at your Drug gist, 50c.-Adv. and equipment groups. Coppers, shipping stocks and shares supplies of all descriptions to the Allies showed average losses of 3 to 6 points. Rails held fairly steady, yielding only 1 to 2 points, and being among the first to rally in the very mode rate recoveries of the early afternoon. The financial community expressed the greatest interest in the news from Berlin, but declined to make any comment in the absence of definite advices. Over 1,000,000 shares changed hands by noon. Whenever You Need a General Tonic Take Grove's The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic is equally valuable as a General Tonic because it contains the well known tonic propertiesof QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole Syste n. 50 cents. \LLE!T 3oy's Over :en's Fancy >ats. Nobby ts for young ; Sweaters; d Handbags Blue Serge iven below: Id Pants ~---~--- $110 --- -.- -81.55 --------------$1.95 ee Pants - -------- -.--- -_5c ------ - ---85c -- -- -$1.00 --- - - -$1.35 --------------$1.67 -- --- -$1.67 --- -- -$1.95 ce-..-.-.------.$1.98 SPrice $1.98 El, SUMTERDS C.