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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
CREDITS BILL PASSED.
UNANIMOUS APPROVAL GIVEN
BOND MEASURE.
Representative Moore Leads Group OF
Republicans i'm Futile Fight for Ex-
pcnditureS Board.

Washington, Sept. 6.-The great war
credits bill. authorizing raising $11,-
3S,945, 400 in bonds and certificates,
passed the house tonight unanimously.
Action by the senate soon as the
pending war tax bill is disposed of is
planned by administration leaders.
Not a material amendment was add
ed to the bill by the house. Repre-
sentative Moore of Pennsylvania led a
group of Republicans in futile fight
for consideration of his proposal for a
war expenditures committee, which
was thrown out on a point of order.
Every effort to limit the control the
bill would give Secretary McAdoo over
the bonds and certificates resulted in
failure. The last fight, made by Rep
resentative Johnson of Washington, to
direct the secretary to spend at least
$2,5OO,O00 for newspaper advertising
in disposing of the bonds was defeated
overwhelmingly. If the secretary de-
sires, under the measure. he may use
some of the $17,6O0,O0O appropriated
for disposing Of all of the bonds and
certificates in newspaper publicity.
| Representative Cannon of Illinois
managed to obtain an amendment to
exempt from taxation forever interest
on bonds not in excess of $1,000.
The bill authorizes the issuance of
1888, 100000 convertible four year
bonds, subject to surtaxes and war
profits taxes, and to terminate at the
discretion of the secretary of the
treasury.
OF this total $4,000, 600, 900 worth is
for new allied loan, $4,000, OOO, 200 to
take over a 1-2 per cent. issue just
already issued and the remaining
$538, ,954, 460 to be used for converting
outstanding bonds. Issuance also is
authorized of not more than s2,000,-
100000 worth each Of certificates Of
Indebtedness and war savings cer-
!, tificates to run not more than one year
, and five years, respectively, at rates Of
interest to be fixed by the secretary Of
the treasury. These issues are to be
subject to the same taxes as the bonds.
. The bill provides that foreign bonds.
/ taken in exchange for loans, shall not
be sold at less than the purchase
, price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
CHALLENGES PEOPLES COUNCIL
GOVERNMENT HAS STATED WAli
AIMS CLEARLY, SAYS CON.
FERENCE AT MINNIE.
APOLIS.
That Nations Entire Strength May
be Placed ut Disposal of the Govern.
ment.

Minneapolis. Sept. 6.--The Ameri-
can Alliance for Labor and Democracy
late today adopted a resolution de-
tions o. the Peoples Council of Amer
lea for Democracy and Terms OF
Peace and other similar organizations
that America has not clearly stated
her war aims.
mo government has ever stated its
war aims so clearly. war aims entire
ay consistent with ideals Of democracy
and internationalism." the resolution
said.
The resolution. viewed by some del
egates az the governments unofficial
reply to the criticisms Of pacifists
and pro-German propagandist. was
submitted after o lengthy session OF
the resolutions committee. 1t was
read by John Spargo, former member
Of the executive committee Of the So
ciaiist party. and adopted Immediately
amid applause.
Il pointed to the German plan re.
ferred to by President Wilson to
throw broad belt of military power
across the entire country of Europe
and beyond the Mediterranean into the
heart ot Asia. and continued:
1.-The only chance left to the mas
ters Of. Germany for retaining the ad
vantages gained and of perpetuatinl
their own domination over the Ger
man people IL the enactment Of az
immediate peace upon terms favor
able to themselves" ,t
Should the German plans succeed
America itself thereafter would b.
menaced. the resolution said:
In It's appeal the committee cali
upon all men and women Of the coun
try to Join or form branches of tn,
alliance 80 that ''every atom o
strength and every ounce Of resource
may be placed at the disposal of tn
government"
| Pointing to the governments fair
necs to labor. the appeal states tha
an agreement has been reached be
tween representatives of the Amrica,
labor forces and the Secretaries o
War and Navy that union wages
hours and conditions shall be obtaine'
throughout all construction for arm,
: or navy purposes. .-., D..
Immediate action Is VITAL" the re
port continues. Urging prompt actor
Organization Of local and Stat
branches OF the movement. Fund
are needed for the work and we urg
that contributions be made immedi
ately for propaganda and organizatio,
purposes."
This appeal. labor leaders declared
marks the firing Of the first gun II
the campaign to stamp out pro- Ger
man societies and to bring the ma
tioh's labor forces up solidly behint
the government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
INVENTOR TO SHOW TORPEDO
Edward b. Garreston Plans Weano,
OF War.

Columbia, Sept. with unbound
ed faith In his invention Edward B
Garretson Of Columbia left yesterda
afternoon for Washington to Law nlan
OF powerful weapon Of war befor,
the secretary Of war and the sccretar,
OF the navy. Mr.. Garretson afte,
months Of work has worked out a,
aerial or water torpedo which he he
lieves will revolutionize war. He car
ries letters of introduction from Gov
Manning. A. j. Bethea, lieutenant gov
ernor; w. w. Moore, the adiutan
general. and DR.. l.. A. Griffith. mayo
Of Columbia.
The torpedo. says Mr.. Garretson
has almost unlimited power for dis
tance and velocity. 1t is worked O,
the principle of recompressed air ant
Will carry 10000 pounds Of explosive
The inventor estimates that it can b.
constructed at approximately onc-hal
the cost Of motor driven torpedoes.
Mr. Garretson believes that his in
vention is perfected and he will expec
to receive $1,000. 900 for it. He ha
been resident Of Columbia for fiv,
years. coming here from Virginia. H.
is contractor and has filed a mum
Der Of important contracts in this sec.
ton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
PETROGRAD NOT IN DANGER.
Government Thinks Capital I
Not I'm Immediate Danger.

Petrograd. Sept 7.-Although tn
military authorities believe that Pet
rograd Is not i'm immediate danger
the government has appointed a civi
commission to take necessary step
to preserve order. The cabinet decid
ed that there is no need yet to NOV
the government elsewhere. Many o
the wealthy class are leaving or a.,
tempting to leave the city. .---.-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
AGREEMENT AGAINST Strikes
MANUFACTURERS HAVE PLAN TO
STOP LABOR TROUBLES.
Propose That National Council of Dc.
fcnse Call Early Conference of Or
ganized Labor Heads.


ers' representatives proposed to the
Council Of National Defense today
Joint agreement between employers
and employees for the war to prevent
strikes and lockouts, compel prevail.
ence of open or closed shop union
conditions and establish a board for
compulsory arbitration of labor dis
putes directly concerning war pro-
duction.
A request that the council cal: an
early conference Of representative ma
tional and international officers of
American trade unions to agree to the
proposals was taken under consider
alton.
Nearly $50 members Of the National
Industrial Conference Board, which
represents g16 manufacturers associa-
tions and more than $4,000 mapufac-
turers. presented personally to the
council and Ats advisory commission
statement Recommending that the
councils u politely of discouraging
war be applied as follows:
THAT applied to existing statutory
regulations intend to promote safety
and health. 1t shall be agreed that
for the period Of the war there will be
no suspension or modification Of such
provisions, except upon the recon-
mendationsof the Council of National
Defense. after due investigation by it's
agencies. and when, in it's judgment,
required bysthe exigencies of war.
applied to wages. demands shall be
tested by the prevailing local stand
ard Of the establishment in effect a,
the beginning. Of the war with such
modification as may be shown to he
necessary to meet any demonstrated
advance in the cost of living.
Applied to hours. the standard
shall he those established by statute or
prevailing in the establishment at the
beginning of the war. subject to
change only when in the opinion OF
the council 1t is necessary to meet the
| requirements Of the government.
Applied to- what are commonly
known as open or closed shop con.
ditions, 1t shall be understood and
agreed that every employer entering
the period of the war with a union
shop shall not be locked out or other
means undertaken to alter such con.
ditions for the duration of the war
nor shall any combination of workmer
undertake during the like period to
close an open shop"
To settle the major labor disputes in
war Industries. the manufacturers
recommend creation of q board OF
employers, employees and government:
Representatives with authority to rem
der decisions binding on all parties,
and with full power to create al:
machinery necessary to execute IT.
functions" ''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12

Washington. Sept. 7.-Discussinr his
amendment TO the income tax hill
making the exemption standard 50
90" for single men and $4,000 for
married men. Senator Trammeu or
Florida. told the senate that those hav-
ing small incomes should he oxemntod
because of the high cost of living. He
believed congress should incrca@e the
taxes of the wealthy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
NAVY YARD WAGES.

More Money for Civilian Employees.
washington. Sept. 7.--More money
VIII be paid at almost all, Southern
navy yards and arsenals TO civilian
employees during the next twelve
months. Few, IL any reductions Of
pay will be made at any navy yard
The new wage schedules will be ready
next week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
GRAIN PRICES IN ENGLAND.
Food Controller Makes Wheat S2 10
Per BuSllcl

Washington. Sept. GA reduction
in the scale of prices for grain grown
in the United Kingdom has been
made by the British food controller.
according to a dispatch received TODAY
by the food administration The price
or wheat. fixed at s2.34 bushel i'm
April, has been reduced to s2.1O, and
other grain prices have been lowered
accordingly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS
President POincairc Asks That Min
istry Remain TcmpOrarily.

Paris. Sept. 7.-The resignation of
'he Ribot ministry has been decided
upon unanimously. President POin-
caire asked that the designations he
withheld until the president az the
senate and chamber Of dop,ftifkhr
turn to Paris. 800. =,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
SMALL EXPORTS FOR july.
Lowest Record Since February, 1916,
Says Report.

Washington, Sept. 6.-American eA-
ports, the department Of commerce
announced today, fell in July to the
lowest record since February 1916. de-
creasing $2O1. 100000 from the June
figures Of $575.OOO.O 900. Imports for
July decreased $S1 100000 from juno
figures. Causes for the decrease wera
not stated in the departments sum-
mary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12

Washington, Sept. 7.-Secretary
Of Agriculture Houston has announc-
ed the superintendent to the States
Of the government fund for the CON
struction and maintenance Of rural
post roads. South Carolina get :
$215,014,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12

Washington. Sept. 7.-The admins
tfation's s17s.ooo. 900 soldiers and
sailors insurance bill was taken up
In the hbuse today. 1t Ia opposed by
the prIvnto Insurance companies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
AMERICAN HOSPITAL
BOMBED.
German Air Planes Attack Hos.
pitals Killing American Doc.
tors. eil,t- >
stBy Associated Press }

tBy Associated Presa)
The Germans yesterday made
aerial attacks on the American
hospitals occupied by the st.
Louis and Harvard contingents,
killing one officer Of the Amer
lean Medical Crops and wound
Ing three others severely, ac-
cording to a message from
British headquarters, sent by
Reuters correspondent. Two
others Of the rank and file were
Killed and sixteen wounded.
Five OF the latter were Amer
leans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
TRIAD OF GOV. FERGUSON.

Sinson Denies Governors Charges 0f
Extravagancc.
Austin. Texas. Sept. 6.-R. T.. Vim
son. president OF the University OF
Texas. testifying today before the
state senate In the trial of governor
James f. Ferguson. on Impeachment,
charges. defended his administration
of the affairs OF the university and dc .
MED charges OF extravaganza made
ny the governor. whose action in ye-
tolng appropriations for the institu-
tion and alleged efforts to Influence Of
hcials OF the university have Boen
made an issue In the trial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
LA TOILETTE BILL DEFEATED.

mcnt to Tax Bill,
washington. Sept. THE reten-
uon In the war tax bills of the in
come tax provisions raising eight
hundred and forty-two million was
forecast on the preliminary senate
vote Dy which In Follette's amend
ment to increase the assessment on
individual incomes was defeated, SIS
to 10.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
Efforts to Depress Markets, Says Sen
atOr.

Efforts to Depress Markets, Says Sen.
atOr.
washington, Sept. Ex-senator F.. ID
Smith, Of South Carolina, during de-
bate on the war tax bill today
charged that cotton manufacturing
interests were circulating reports that
American cotton is reaching Germany
in order to depress prices and to in
crease their profits. Senator Smith
said that selfish interests not only ir
this country. but abroad, were doing
everything possible to influence the
cotton market.
If these assaults on the cotton
market are not stopped. think there
Is way to find out where this in.
fluence is and have it exposed on the
floor Of the senate" Senator Smith de
clared.
He called attention to the recen,
fluctuations in the market, a fall Of
Sc a bale occurring at one time or
reports that exports were to be Ii
censed and 70 points another day fol
lowing reports of rain in Texas, al
though rain would have no effect or
the crop. hf''-.'.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12
FIGHTING COTTON EMBARGO.
SMITH TELLS SENATE NEIyTRAIS
ARE RECEIVING PRACTICAL.
LY NONE OF STAPLE.
Ship to Allies Till October 1-Cotton
Exchange Men to Aid Liccnsin.
Board in Matter of Exporting.

Washington, Sept 6.-Cotton ex.
change men who are assembling in
Washington will be called into confer
ence by the export licensing board and
asked to aid in working out a more
feasible license system for enforcinr
the embargo recently announced.
The export board, after much con.
fusion in handling the embargo, which
went into effect August 90. one da,
after announcement, has decided tc
lift this embargo until October 1 in SC
far as 1t affects shipments of cottor
to the allied countries. The embargo
remains in effect on shipments t,
other destinations abroad.
Senator E. d. Smith, of South Car
olina. today addressed the senate Wig
orously in protest against any EN-
barge whatever on cotton, contendin,
that the amount exported to neutra
countries is practically negligible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-09-12

Present freight rates range from
SIT to SIS ton. The new rates will
vary and in some instances, it is said
may run as high as $13 but the gener-
al level will be far lower.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
TO REPRINT
 COURT REPORTS
Bill, Which Had Already Pass The House, Passes The Sen ate This Afternoon.

Little Rock, Feb. 20, 2:04 p. m.-The Senate today passed House Bill by Josephs and Gentry, providing for the re- printing of the Supreme Court Reports.
 The following House bills were also passed:
 By Caldwell, providing for filing vacancies in United States Senate, by appointment by the Governor, if vacancy occurs less than a year before an election by Harris, permitting destruc- tion of Sheep Killing dogs; Bur row, permitting Special school districts to issue bonds.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
Modern Poetry.

Poetry, like every great force, has followed an evolution of its own, and as 1t comes to us today we may trace in 1t this general tendency. It has tended away from the epic and the ex- pression of broad communal or na- tional feeling, and expresses now far more than 1t did. in far more subtle and intricate directions, the feelings of the individual. If it gives voice on public, national or international events 1t does so from q far more specialized and personal point Of view than of old, and with something of she acerbity and narrow intellectual outlook of the party politician. The strength of mod ern poetry hardly seems to lie for the future in this direction.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
ASKS APPROPRIATION TO
 SURVEY NITRATE SITE

A bill introduced in the House of Representatives, yesterday by Representative A. I. Roland, of this county, which if passed, may mean much for Hot Spring county, asks for an appropria- tion of $7,500 from the General Revenue fund, to defray the cost of assisting United States engineeres in making surveys of possible sites in Arkansas for a government nitrate plant.
 This mornings Gazette has the following to say, in regard to the matter:
 An appropriation of $7,500 from the general revenue fund td defray the cost of assisting United States engineers in mak- ing surveys of possible sites in Arkansas for a government nitrate plant is sought in a bill introduced last night by Repre- sentative Andrew I. Roland of Hot Springs county.
 The bill is intended primar- fly to provide for a survey of a site at Ceder Glades on the Up- per Ouachita, near Hot Springs. A Survey of this site was made several years ago by govern -IoAeJ GIaA 8 pug sIaou!5ua 4ueu able report was made on the water power possibilities.
 Congress in 1916 passed an pronriation of $20,000,00 to provide for the establishment of one or more nitrate plants, the product to be used for war pur- poses when necessary ana for agricultural purposes at other. times.
 The bill was signed by Repre- sentatives Roland of Hot Spring county, Riggs of Garland county, Moore of Independence county and Owens of Ouachita.
 The governor is to direct the use of the fund.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
FROM CLEAR CREEK

Health is very good in this vicinity.
 Everybody is making pre- parations for another crop.
 MT. Edwards was in Malvern Saturday trading mules.
 Lawerence Bailey, a student of Malvern High School, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday
 The singing at T. c. Phillips was enjoyed by a number of youngsters Saturday night.
 Prof. Tom Fitzhugh taught the winter school at Lick skillet" which was closed last Friday.
 Misses Lovie and Elsie Har- per are on the sick list, at this writing.
 Quite a. large crowd attended the singing at Clear Creek Sum- day afternoon. Those from Poyen were: Messrs. Eddie Phil lips and Howell Webb.
 Come again Blue Eyes of 'Lickskillet' as we are always l glad to hear from you. Our new pastor of Leola, Rev Fitzhugh, will preach for us next Sunday afternoon. Every. body is invited to come.
 Mrs. Laura Rogers, of Willow visited her parents the latter l part of the week. I Good wishes to the paper.
 Mutt and Jeff.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
BANQUET FOR
 VISITING DENTISTS

A delightful affair was the banquet given at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. s. Richardson, last night, in honor of the visit ors attending the District Dental Association, which was in ses- sion here yesterday. The hoss- tesses for the occasion were Mesdames Richardson, Brown ing and Cooper, and the affair was greatly enjoyed by those present.
 Five delicious courses were served, and Washington's birth day decorations were used, and the color scheme of red, white and blue was observed through out the banquet. The place cards were hand-painted, Wash ington's hatchets.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
DENTAL ASSOCIATION
 ELECTS ILEECCfSS OFFICERS

The Southwestern District o1 Arkansas State Dental Assoeia- tion, held their biennial conven- tion in this city yesterday, ad- journing last night, after elect ing officers for the next six months.
 The afternoon and evening sessions were held at the County Court house, and were attended by about 15 members of the as- sociation from this section of the state.
 The afternoon sesion was de- voted to reading of papers, and general discussion of interest to the members. The visitors were given an automobile ride over the city, by the local dentists.
 The following officers were el- ected::
 President, Dr. W. W. Gore, of Nashville; First vice-president, Dr. M. c. Ferguson, of Arka- delphia; Second vice-president, Dr. E. Y. Cloud, of Hope; Secre- tary-treasurer, Dr. A. Brown ing, of Malvern.
 The Association selected Hope as the next meeting place. The next meeting will be held on Sptember 18th.
 The visitors were entertained with a banquet at the home of pr. and Mrs. W. s. Richardson, last night, Mesdames Richard son, Browning and Cooper, being the hostesses.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
Baker & Edwards
 Choice Meats and Poultry
 Telephones 5 and 118 We Give Profit Sharing Coupons

Representative Baldi Vinson of Chicot the champion in the House of the general Fish and Game bill, has devoted twelve years of study to it's provisions, and is confident that it will solve the question of the conservation of wild life in the state. In call ing attention to some of the things already accomplished by the present commission, he said
 s'Wardens of the State Com mission saved from overflow during the last high water more than one hundred deer, and more than 200 were fed by wardens land citizens and protected from dogs.
 The state of Main derives more revenue from licenses fines penalties than 1t cost the state to maintain it's state government proper. The East ern provinces of Canada derive practically as much as the cost of their government. All the Northwestern states derive large revenue above the cost of protection. California received during 1916 more than $450,- 900.
 Arkansas with only $1 license to hunt deer, $1 for fish, ing with artificial bait, received in 1916 and 1915, since the law went into effect, approximately $18,000 per year, and now has over $8,000 in the treasury, af- ter paying all expenses of the Commission in game protection under the 1915 law. It is believed that under the law just passed by the General Assembly, the state will receive between $75,- GOO and $100,O00.
 During the season 1914-15 there were shipped from Jones' boro alone $170,000 worth of ducks, instead of ITO, 1000 barrels, as stated heretofore. Federal wardens report that over 75,000 barrels were shipped from Mis- sissippi county total of 6,333,- 900 ducks. At an average of 16 2-3 cents each these would amount to SLOTS, ,333.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
STOP! LOOK! LISTEN

The Royal Neighbors invite you to honor and pay a tribute to George Washington, our first President. at I. 0. o. F. hall, February 22nd, at 8 o'clock sharp.
 Proceeding the program, Mrs. R. E. Snow will give a short talk in behalf of the R. N. As, followed by a talk by J. A. Millen.
 Grand March.
 Flag Drill by Little Girls. Biography of George Wash ington and History of Flag by Betsy Ross.
 Star Spangled Banner, sung by the audience.
 Piano Solo, by Lorine Mitchell Reading-Minuet, by "Totsie'' Fordham.
 Vocal Solo, by Aleen Sawyer Reading, by Orinne Frazier. Reading, by Mildred Miller. Virginia Reel.
 Passing Game, (contest) Presentation of prizes.
Malvern daily record., 1917-02-20
LAKE YOUR APPEAL

A to the public through sae IA columns of this paper.
 ~ With every issue it carries M it's message into the hosnes k and lives of the people
 Your competitor has his store news in this issue. Why dent su have yours Don't blame the seopfe for Aocking to his stsrs. hey know what he has.