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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
Z DAY, JANUARY 20, 1917.
FEDERAL REVENUE MEASURE. .
ADMINISTRATION FINANCIAL.
SCHEME TAKES SHAPE.
Some Increase i'm Inheritance Import
and New Levy on CORPORATION
Profits Contemplated.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Administra-
ton plans for meeting the treasury
deficit at the end Of the next fiscal
year took the form Of definite pro-
eramme today embracing increases
in the inheritance TX, a new tax on
gross profits of col orations and part
nerships and bond issue of $2s9,OOO,-
900.
A bill including these proposals and
bearing the Endorsement of President
Wilson and Secretary McAdoo will be
framed at once and pressed i'm the
house.
The increase in revenue under the
plan is expected 20 be more than
$5OO.O00,0OO annually and if it fails
to take care of the deficit a 500, ,OO0,-
200 issue of treasury certificates of
Indebtedness may be decided on. AS
agreed to informally today by Demo-
Gratis of the ways and means commit
tee and approved by the president and
secretary of the treasury, the excess
profits tax would be at the rate Of
or 10 per cent. on such returns in
excess Of s per cent. on investment
and would yield something over $780,
600. 900; the inheritance tax would be
raised to l 1-2 instead of ] per cent.
on minimum estates and from 10 to
10 per cent. on those Of more than
SIS 100000, yielding an additional
revenue Of about $22,0OO,0O and the
bond issue of $2S9, 100000 would be
designated expressly for emergency
expenses such as the Mexican trou-
bic, the Alaskan railway, the new
armor and nitrate plants, purchase of
the Danish Indies and appropriations
for the shipping board.
In this form the programme will be
submitted by Democrats Of the COM
mittee to their Republican colleagues,
who will be asked to make any sug-
lsgestions Immediately SC she~rs,aaG,;,.a
mayN be brought into the house. Dem.
ocratic Leader Kitchin expects it 10
pass within a week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
MARINES INCREASE ARMY.
Efficiency OF Reserve Increased by
Enlistment Of Former Members of
Marine Corps.

Washington, Jan. 15.-The mobile
military forces of the United States
have been greatly augmented by the
Fleet Marine Corps Reserve, a newly
formed organization composed Of
trained marines who have returned
to civil pursuits. Hundreds of these
"ex-soldiers Of the sea" are applying
at Marine Corps recruiting stations
throughout the country weekly and
adding their names to the enrolment
lists. according to local recruiting au-
thorities.
The standard Of efficiency Of this
trained body of ex-marines will be
maintained by short period of train
ing annually, for which the reservist
will be we'll paid. In time Of emer-
gency the Marine Corps will he able
to quickly expand its first line with u
highly trained reserve.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
COURT UPIIOLDs VERDICTs.
united States Supreme Court Aflirms
DEGREES for $4,000 Against Coast
Line

United States Supreme Court AfIirms
DEGREES for $4,000 Against Coast
Line.
Washington. Jan. 1.-Two big
verdicts against the Atlantic Coast
Line Railroad company, aggregating
$4,000 damages. in South Carolina
personal injury suits were upheld by
the supreme court Of the United
States. in decisions handed down to-
day.
In one. verdict Of $4,000 DANA
ges. given by South Carolina courts
against the Atlantic Coast Line 10
the widow OF John j. Minis, q Sum-
ter car inspector. killed in q grad q
crossing accident in 1910, was sus-
tanned, the railroads appeal being
dismissed.
In the other. South Carolina court
DEGREES for $4,000 damages against
the Atlantic Coast Line in favor Of
the widow of w. f. Milligan of CO.
iumbia. locomotive engineer acci-
dentally killed, were affirmed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
vet Those I hings Which Have
dsto Future, for Which = hey
liquor to Enforce Laws-Penal
SsNould Change Educational and
M Have Four Year Terms for
Etennial Sessions of LEGISLATURE.

Enual sessions as now," said Gov. Man
ming. Elections every two years keep
/ ,pur pople in State of unrest" said
Gov. Manning, making plea for
Elonger terms and biennial sessions of
Ethe legislature.
In my judgment. the governor
tshcnld have authority to grant par
dons. suspensions of sentence, pa
roies. commutations of sentence, re-
omissions Of fines and forfeitures. only
on the recommendation of the State
tpoard of pardons; but to him should
/ ne preserved the right to veto such
Recommendations. Further you might
/ .Weilf consider declaring the State
EPdard of penal administration to be
L fMe State board Of pardons," said
| tsNY. Manning. He asked that the
state reformatory for negroes be
Placed under the centrol Of the trus-
OF the South Carolina Industrial
lNSno0L He urged that almshouse pop
ION be reclassified and the present
epa abolished. District homes or
tale would take the place of the
/ 1sh0uses. He again recommended
II fnA establishment of State inStiru-
ton FOR the care of the feeble-mind-
Z belteye that the time has come
I military training should be uni
md that our young men be-
M 3&s ages of 19 and % should
4 ~ training which would fit
Bise, should, that service
become necessary for the defense of
! our State or country, and that we
'should Immediately prepare to intro
duce military training in our institu-
! tions Of higher learning and in our
high schools. said Gov. Manning e. He
pointed out the success of the military
course at the Sumter high school.
Gov. Manning made a plea for the
establishment Of nitrate fxation
| plant near Columbia.
I'm conclusion, / urge upon our
people again to turn their backs on
past dissensions and bitterness--to be
a forward looking people with their
faces turned resolutely to the future"
said Gov. Manning in conclusion.
| The hall of the house was packed
with larg- number Of spectators to
hear the inaugural address.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
lE URGES PEACE.
INDORSES WILSON'S
EP TO END WAR.
Greece --Ilares Itself i'm Sympathy
With Effort and Willing to Forward
1t.

Washington, Jan. 16.-Congratula-
tions from Pope Benedict on the re-
cent peace move of the American gov
ernment were conveyed to President
Wilson today by Juan Riano, the
Spanish ambassador. The pope sent
no suggestions for future moves. The
message was conveyed through the
Spanish ambassador because the papal
legation here has no diplomatic
status.
In response to a request by Presi-
dent Wilson. the Spanish ambassa-
dor later cabled his government to
convey the thanks of President Will
son to the pope.
The present status of the peace sit
uation was not mentioned either bv
the president or himself, the Spanish
ambassador said
The Greek government today in
a note handed to the State depart
ment by Charge Vouros, expressed
the most lively interest and support
of President Wilson's peace note,
called attention to that country's Bit
ter sufferings in the war, and de-
clared itself ready for any action in
suring permanent peace and the rights.
sovereignty and independence of all
States.
THE royal government" the Greek
note says, learns With the most
lively interest Of the steps which the
president of the United States Of
America has just undertaken among
the belligerents for the cessation of
a long cruel war, which is ravishing
humanity. The note then expressed
Greece's appreciation of the step TAX
en- by President Wilson to whom 1t
pays tribute as wise statesman"
Former Secretary. Bryan called at
the White House today and congrat-
ulated President Wilson on his peace
Hotsp - 49, .~--sZS .----- 60 -
The president has done Just right. ("
said Mr.. Bryan. Anything calcu-
lated to bring the peace terms
Of the belligerents out into the open
should have the support of every
American"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
R. |. MANNING INAUGURATED.
FOR SECOND TIME TAKES OATH
AS GOVERNOR OF SOUTH
CAROLINA.
Oath OF Office Administered by Chief
Justice Gary-Andrcw j. Bethca
Becomes Lieutenant Governor
: Dove Succeeds McCown and Cansler
Succeeds Hampton-Othcr Officials
Take Oath.

Columbia, Jan. 16.-Richard I.
Manning. Of Sumter, was today in
augurated as governor of South Car
olina for the second term. He is 81
years old. Andrew j. Bethea of Co.
lumbia was inaugurated lieutenant
governor for the second time. All
other State officers were inducted into
Office.
The inaugural ceremonies were held
in the hall of the house Of represen-
tativcs, beginning at noon before the
joint assembly and large number OF
spectators.
The oath of office was administered
ny Eugene b., Gary, of Abbeville,
chief justice of the supreme court OF
South Carolina.
w. Banks Dove, succeeding r. NJ
McCown as secretary of State, and
James Cansler Of Tirzah in York
county, succeeding G. Med. Hampton
as member Of the railroad com.
mission. are the new State officials.
Other State officials sworn in today
were Carlton w. Sawyer. comptroller
general: 8. T. Carter. State treasurer;
w. w. Moore, adjutant general;
Thos. H. Peoples. attorney general;
j. f. Swearingent, State superintend-
ent Of education; E. j. Watson, COM
missioner of agriculture.
All Of the officials were elected in
the last general election and have re-
ceived their commissions from the
secretary Of State.
Mr.. Dove. the new secretary of
Sttae, was for many years assistant to
II. M. McCown. secretary Of State.
The inaugural procession was form.
ed at the governors Office on the first
.Aosr as ths state house. 4.4ss.. !. ....,-.i :
The ceremonies wcrc opened With
prayer by the Rev. Kirkman @. Fin
lay. rector of Trinity church. Colum-
bia.
After Gov. Manning had taken the
oath Of office he delivered his inau-
gural address.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
RAIDER PLAYING HAVOC.
"crlnan Warship at Large i'm Atlantic
Has Sunk Many Ships.

Rio Janeiro. Jan. 17.-Dispatches
today say that there arc current I'M.
cohrrmcd reports that German
raider has sunk twenty-one mer-
chantman i'm the South Atlantic and
Is still at large. Another report STAT
ed that seven ships have been sunk
and nine captured. 1t is reported that
IN" raider sunk one English ship with
out warning. and four hundred ware
drowned. Among the ships reported
destroyed is the Noltaire. off the Bra-
Zillan coast. 1t is reported that the
survivors were landed at Pernambuco
Tie Brazilian minister of marine is
Investigating the reports.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
RUSSIANS START OFFENSIVE.
Germans i'm ROumania Have Resort
cd to Trench Warfare to Hold

~ AAeHho ltCSOrt.
cd to Trench Warfare to Hold
Ground.
Berlin, Jan. 16 (Wireless, Officially
"A powerful offensive has been start
ed by the Russo r Roumanians on the
Roumanian front. They are attack
ing strongly at Casinu and Sushitza in
the valley on both sides Of Pundoni.
They entered the German trenches az
two places, but We're driven out
The situation in Macedonia is un-
changed.
There were no important operations
today on the eastern front.
Attempts by the French to penc.
trate German positions near Bouv-
raiSnes on the west front were re-
pulsed. Artillery fire in certain Soc
tors on the west front are becoming
heavier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
NEW SUMTER ENTERPRISES.
IL. G. Scarborough Company and Dix-
ic Electric Company Commission
ed.

The r. G. Scarborough Company,
Of Sumter, was commissioner with q
capital stock of $4,000, the petitioners
being s. K. Rowland and S. w.
Rumph. The concern will do a gen
eral typewriter business.
The Dixie Electric company, of
Sumter. was commissioned with a CAP
ital stock Of $4,000, the petitioners
being B. c. Wallace, Jr.. and Young
Shackleford.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
tNDERBID AMERICAN FIRMS

Washington. Jan. The navy de-
partmcnt today awarded contracts
Tor seVenty-fivc hundred shells, six
teen and fourteen inch. to the Hat
fields, of London. England. They un-
derbid all American firms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
BIRTH CONTROL DoSron JAIL,
Dr. Rcitman Sent to Work House FL,
Distributing Literature.

Cleveland. Jan. 17.-Dr. Reitman
OF New York. was today found guilty
OF distributing birth control" liter.
ature. He was fined $1,000 and gov
fenced to the workhouso for six
months. The maximum penalty was
Imposed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
FLORIDA BANK FAILURE.
Heard National Of jacksonville Closed
by National Bank Examiner.

Jacksonville. Jan. 16.--The Heard
National Bank, one of the largest fin
ancial institutions of Florida, closed
its doors this morning, and is now in
charge of National bank examiner; :.
The clearing house banks are prepar-
ing to take over its deposits and as
sets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20

Jacksonville, Jan. 17.-The First
Germania State bank failed to oDen
today. n notice was posted that it
was CLOSED by order of the direc-
tors"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-20
SWEDISH STEAMERS SUNK.
ihrce scandinavian Vessels Loaded
With Cotton Thought to- Have Been
Summarized.

Galveston. Jan. 1.-THE Swedish
steamships Corfltzon and Oleson. with
twenty thousand bales of cotton. and
the Norwegian ship Asborg with ten
thousand bales. are reported sunk.
They sailed In November.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

The army and navy field comfort
committee has begun an active cam
paign to supply every American SOL
der, at home and abroad, with field
comfort box. Headquarters have been
opened in the Hotel McAlpin, New
York, and subscriptions Of one dollar
for each box are being taken. Some
Of the boxes are. being packed at the
headquarters.
Each box contains 40 cigarettes, one
briar pipe, one can of tobacco, a pack
age Of pipe cleaners, a bag Of ciga.
rette tobacco. a pack of cigarette pa
pers, a pair Of shoe laces. a cakO Of
sweet chocolate, package Of chewing
gum. high grade tooth brush. one
tube Of tooth paste, one lead pencil.
quantity Of stationery, box Of safe
ty matches, metallic buttons, etc.
The picture shows Miss Natalie Van
Houton packing the first comfort box
for the Sammies.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
TYPHOID 81: :: ::!!!:::: s.: So =
he Al0ose Rikncul0D EN-
A Good Comeback.

Tom Moore, the poet, was the SOD
Of a Dublin grocer. Without any push
ing on his part his genius and his un-
affected manner made him welcome
guest everywhere. All London went
mad over him. On one occasion at O
banquet he had made some brilliant
witticisms. A snob, thinking to humil-
late him, leaned over the table to the
poet and quite audibly said, in a drawl-
ing tone:
"Pway, sir. wasn't yuor father a
grossah?
Moore smilingly replied that he was.
''Then, pway," continued the snOb,
'why didn't he make a grossah Of
your"
Moore quite affably retOrted,
"Wasn't your father a gentlemanY
"Of course he was," was the rejoin-
der.
'Then why" queried Moore, didn't
he make a gentleman of your
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
THEIRS IS WORK OF LOVE
Red Cross Men In Charge Of Supplies
at Base Hospitals Serve
Without Pay.

Chicago.-The American Red Cross
is placing men with United States
army commissions In charge Of Red
Cross supplies at every base hospital.
and at every training camp, canton
ment, mobilization camp and other
place where soldiers or sailors are as
sembled.
These men are chosen from volun-
teers who are more than thirty-one
years of age-the draft limit-and
much more mature men are given the
preference SO that no one may be put
at civilian work who might better serve
with the army. They draw no pay,
but are given quarters and subsistence
In accord with their rank.
At each such station there win be at
least two Red Cross Representatives,
one of whom will be commissioned
captain, and the others lieutenants.
They will have charge Of all ship
ments of Red Cross supplies to such
military station. and will be the con-
Meeting link between the people and
their fighting men. Some, II not all,
these officers will be given the oppor-
tunity to follow the soldiers to Eu-
rope. though no one in the volunteer
ing is required to pledge himself to
60 abroad.
In calling for volunteers to serve
in this capacity without pay, Col.
J. r. Kean, q. s. A. Medical corps.
said:
''The Red Cross realizes that men
Of the desired caliber cannot be hired,
but must be attracted to the service
by entirely unselfish motives, and a
desire to help their country in this
time Of national emergency"
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
HORSE MEAT IN WISCONSIN
Health Commissioner Of Milwaukee
Rules Il May Be Sold Under
Proper Restrictions.

Observation-Disclosures, pass your
plate for a drumstick of old Dobbin,
or, would you prefer white meatT
Horse meat will soon be ON sale in
Milwaukee. Health Commissioner
George @. Rutland has received in
quiry from a number Of butchers, who,
under proper restrictions, will be per-
mitted to market horse meat.
All such meat, the commissioner
said, must be conspicuously designated
as such and must bear the stamp Of
the health department.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24
SToRE FRUIT NlcEs
1sea b PEspars for tlss Future
Comfort Of tse Family.
m nlIy eM E yIlRE
oraos Jsiss-olsso nas6s Pssm vfsad-
saai ASpses aRd Appse cs6ee-
HssO 10 eIRo F1sves.
y No oirvp.
Ores ne Usatsd etafss pepastmsns Of
II AgTsculturo.)

Ores he Unatsd 0tafss Dspastmene oi
AsEscnlture.)
.vafious fruit juices may b prepared
IN the home and bottled for future use.
Practically any fruif may be used in
the nrst recipe following.
easrilissd Fruit Julesa-The fruit
Juice may be pressed out Of fruit By
Means Of q cider press. special fruit
press, or other improvised presses: then
heated In an acid-proof kettle up to
no degrees Fahrenheit. The fruit Juice
may then be poured into ordinary hot
5afs, hot bottles, or tin cans, and ham
died by the same directions ~ those
for canning of fruit itself. II poured
into miscellaneous bottles. IL II sug-
gested that the fruit Juice be sterilixed
~ follows:
Make q cotton stopper and press
into the neck of the bottle and leave
during the sterilization period. Set
bottles in boiling hot water up to the
neck Of the bottle. sterilixing the fruit
juice for 80 minutes at q simmering
Temperature ties degrees Fahrenheit).
Remove the product, press cork in top
over cotton stopper Immediately. II the
cork fits well, NO paranin need be used.
II q poor cork, It may be necessary tn
dip the cork in melted solution OF wax
or parafiin. Fruit juices and apple
cider when handled In this way will
not ''fiatten in taste" and will keep
fresh for future use.
Grape juice BY Two-0a Method
Fer home use there are q large num-
Der Of varieties Of grapes which will
make pleasant and healthful drink.
No matter what the kind Of grape.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

however, 1t is far safer to process them
both to insure sterilization and q tight
seal. Process pints for 80 minutes at
simmering (S7 degrees Centigrade or
1888 degrees Fahrenheit).
Berry Jam.-In selecting berries for
jam the ripe, broken ones will give
fine color and flavor, but about one
half the quantity should be slightly un-
derripe. This Is necessary to give a
jelly-like consistency to the product.
Cooking in small quantities also helps
to retain color and flavor. Weigh the
berries and allow three-fourths of n
pound Of sugar to each pound of fruit.
Rapid cooking with constant care is
essential.
Peach Jam-Two and one-quarter
pounds peaches cut into small pieces,
one pound sugar, six whole allspice,
one cracked peach seed, one inch GIN
ger root, one-half cupful peach juice,
one-haf teaspoonful whole cloves, one
teaspoonful cinnamon bark, one sprig
mace. (Tfe spices in cheesecloth bag.)
Cook all together until thick as marina
lade and clear or until Of the consis-
tency desired Ito 1O5 degrees Cent?
grade or 221 degrees Fahrenheit). Pack
hot in hot Jars and seal at once or
process.
Qulnee paste.-Three-fourths pound
powdered sugar for each pound Of
fruit pulp. Wipe the fruit, cut into
quarters, remove flower and core, and
cook In water until very tender. After
rubbing the pulp through sieve,
weigh it and add the required amount
Of sugar. 1t is then cooked until very
thick. Scalded and chopped nut ker-
nels may be added. The pulp remain
ing after the Juice has been extracted
for ounce Jelly may be used also.
Pear and Qulncs Preserves.
pear and ounce preserves, use the
same proportion Of sugar and fruit.
Cut the fruit into half-circle slices.
Cook the fruit until almost tender in
boiling water, drain, add the sirup,
and proceed rs for peach preserves.
Apple Butter.-Measure the apples,
wash to remove dirt, slice into small
pieces, and for each bushel Of apples
add four gallons Of water; boil until
the fruit is soft, then rub through a
screen or sieve.
The Dolores star., 1917-08-24

howesef. ea1y eIean, ss1o0 fFult
1AOu11 - uso6 ed it ahould be well
Fpensd. bot not ovefsipe. TIE grapes
nAosld Afst b cFuahed and pressed IN
- ordinary eideR Mlll o. by hand u
no min b available.
As9 Jsose-Voe red juiea. Ia
csssAed grapes are hsated to aboat
20 degrees Enhrenheit be6ore the Jules
- separated from tAe pulp and then
strajned through . clean cloth o. drip
bag without peesure. Thereaftes. he
process 10 the same ~ for light-coacred
5ulce.
Grape juice sAould be stored away
in bottles or Jars that arc mot too large.
for after these have been opened the
juice 10 likely 10 spoil. II properly
made, h0wevef. the juice should keep
indefinitely a. long - II n kept In
sealed bottles.
sIrsp Mads Frem WIndsalI Appellee
aNd Appls cIdsr-Add i've ounces Of
powdered calcium carbonate (obtained
at any drug storel to seven gallons Of
apple cider. Powdered calcium car
Donate carbonate Of lime) or, to give
IL is common name, precipitated chalk,
II low-priced and harmless. Boil the
mixture in q kettle or vat vigorously
for fve minutes. Pour the liquid into
vessels, preferably glass Jars or pitch
ers: allow to stand six or eight hours.
or until perfectly clear. Pour the clear
liquid Into q preserving kettle. Do not
allow sediment at bottom to enter. Add
to the clear liquid one level teaspoon
ful Of lime carbonate and stir thor
oughly. The process Is completed by
boiling down rapidly to clear liquid.
Use density gauge or candy thermome-
ter and bring the temperature up to
90 degrees Fahrenheit. II q thermom-
eter Is not available. boil until bulk is
reduced to one-seventh Of the original
volume. To determine whether the
sirup II cooked enough test as for
candy-by pouring a little into cold
water. II boiled enough 1t should have
the consistency Of maple sirup. It
should not be cooked long enough to
harden like candy when tested.
When the test shows that the sfrup
has been cooked enough, pour 1t into
fruit Jars, pitchers, ETC., and allow 1t
to cool slowly. Slow cooling is I'M
portant, as otherwise the suspended
matter will not settle properly and the
sirup will be cloudy.