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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
STATE COUNCIL NAMED.
TO WORK WITH NATIONAL,
BODY.
Headed by d. r.. Coker Of Har+sv,,te
Now Chairman of Civic Prepared
ness Commission.

Columbia, May 25.--Gov. lining
last night appointed State council
OF defense to cooperate with the nat
ional council OF defense. The person.
mel of the board is composed of "a
members. representative of the busi-
ness. professional, agricultural and
educational interests of the state. D.
r. Coker. who has been giving his
time and means unstintedly to the CIV
ic preparedness commission, OF which
no was chairman. is made chairman
OF the new board. One woman holds
place on the council. Miss Euphemia
McClintock of Newberry. formerly
president of the College for Women.
since merged with Chicora. MANY OF
those appointed have large farming
interests. Several are lawyers. The
banks also have large representation
]. w. Wassum of the Southern rail-
way has been named and the editori-
al staffs of both the daily papers of
Columbia and The News and Courier
Of Charleston are represented. Those
appointed are:
d. r. Coker, chairman, Hartsville;
w. M. Riggs, Clemson College; Miss
E. r. McClintock. Newberry; ]. T.,
Shrine. Greenville; Col. E. NJ. Blythe
Greenville; William Elliott, Columbia:
Robert Latham. Charleston; A. r. Nc.
Kissick. Greenwood: John G. Rich
ards, Liberty Hill; J. w. Wassum
Greenville; Robert McDougal, Colum.
bia; Eugene II. Buckingham, Ellen.
ton; Horace L. Tilghman, Marion;
Christie Benet, Columbia; John T.
Stevens, Kershaw: DIR. F. H. Mcleod
Florence; John 8. Reynolds. Column
bia; Otto Klettner, Newberry: viii.
liam Banks, Columbia; the Rev. John
e. White. Anderson; Bright william.
son, Darlington; j. Ross Hanahan
Charleston; William Godfrey. Che
raw. Robert G. Hall, Abbeville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
PASSING m ON.
How Greedy Tradesmcn Proat ibs ~
crease In Tobacco rax.

4 .4|. \.
London. May 24.-(correspondonoo
of The Associated Press ,rhe mos
unpopular persons in England Ct ~
present day are the retail tobeoe6
dealers. They are accused of he
most brazen stroke OF war pr6at1
ing that has yet been achieved. no
budget introduced last week raised tlS
tax on tobacco by forty-four cef{ts M.
pound. Thereupon almost alI of the
dealers announced a raise in pr1ch<
averaging on all forms OF tobacco
about sixty-four cents 1aaIn
dealers take advantage Of an extra
tax to charge the consumer the tai.
and also an extra profit OF twenty
cents a pound. The consumers AZ
indignant, but as the dealers gener5
ally hang together, the Consumes
have no remedy except to stop usine
tobacco. There is an additional eriev-
ance in that a large proportion Of the
tobacco used in England is consumed
by the soldiers, in training, on leave.
or in hospitals. and purchased by
home people to send to their soldiers !
at the front.
The profits resulting from this In
creased tax really work out at more
than twenty cents q pound, becauso
both the tax and profit are charged on
all the tobacco in stock which paid
duty at the old rate. So that, ON the
stocks in hand when the duty wap
raised. the dealers are making
new profit of sixty-four cents pound,
The tobacco trade will make about
sos. 100000 a year for collecting the
new duty which is expected 10 yieidN 4
100000 revenue. according to th6
estimates Of a correspondent of the
Daily Mail. He figures also that the
traders have about 100000 pounds
in stock on which they will charge the
new duty to consumers without hav-
ing paid it themselves.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
BLOW AT OIL TRUST.
Mexican Government Order Removal
OF OIL Tanks.

Mexico City. May 24.--The Standard
OIL company has been ordered by the
department Of commerce and Industry
to remove about fifty oil tanks erect
ed In the Tampico field. These tanks
the department declares were erect
ed without permission and were not
erected according to government
standards. 1t is said the tanks coat
approxim ately 100000 to construct.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30

Fire Thought to Have Been Started by
BOY Causes Damage of Fifteen
Thousand Dollars. a.,

Newberry. May IA confiagra-
ton, said to have been started by a
small boy with a match lighting a
cigarette, caused fire ut one of the
Dig warehouses Of the Newberry cot
ton mill at IL O'clock today which
spread over 1900 bales In two Sec
tions. damaging them. it is thought,
$4,000 or more. The fire started in q
bale on the outside Of the building
and burned through the wall. The
city fire department and the mill de-
partment did fine work In stoppino
the fire. The loss Is covered by is
surance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
CAMDEN RIVER BRIDGE.
Columbia Company Submits Lowest
Bid

Columbia, May 25.-Edward b.
Garretson. president Of t,.e Carolina
Construction company. is hopeful that
his bid. which was the lowest, will
get the contract for building the
bridge between Columbia and CAM
den. washed away In the floods of
last year. Bids were opened by the
Kershaw commissioners yesterday and
forwarded to the consulting engineers
at Norfolk. About $4,000 will be
spent In the in the work of replacing
the structure
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30

Petrograd, May 25.-Coniiscation of
property, incendiarism and other
symptoms Of anarchy are becoming
serious in the Industrial centers and
the country districts Of central and
southern Russia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
RED CROSS WEEK.

President Wilson Issues Proclamation
Calling on People to Contribute.
Washington. May 25.-Presidsnt
Wilson has issued proclamation
designating the week ending June
25th as Red Cross Week." and urg-
ing every man. whoman and child to
do their "bits" by giving generously
for the maintenance Of the Red Cross
work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30

. Charleston. May 2G.-Gen. Wood
stated today that the training camps
for the selective draft army are
practically assured" at Macon,
Aiken and Chattanooga Savannah,
and Charleston will also come in for
important preparation works.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30

BalfOur and Party Crossed Into Can.
ada Last Ntght.

washington. May 25.-The State
department. announced today that the
British mission left washington for
canada last night and crossed the
Canadian border this morning. AS in
the case Of the departure of the
French mission tho newspapers. act
Ing under voluntary censorship. keps
the departure secret. at the request
OF the government, for considerations
Of safety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
WINNING AGAINST SUBMARINES.
Premier Lloyd George Tells House OF
Commons That Effective Blows
Have Been Dealt

London. May 2s.-Premier Lloyd
0sorse today told the house of COM
mons that recent successes against
German submarines had resulted In a
distinct Improvement in the food sit
uation. He asserted that more ef-
fsctivs blows had been dealt the suo.
marines during the last three weeks
than during any corresponding peri
cd. He said there II no danger Of
starvation In England md the subma-
rins menace need now cause no fear
OF the war being lost for that reason.
We owe debt Of gratitude to the
srsat American people for the effect.
I've assistance they have rendered and
the craft they have placed at our dts
posal." he declared.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30

washington. May 24.--President
Wilson viii soon nominate Rear Ad.
atra1 Sims 10 q vice admiral In view
of his position az commander Of
American naval forces cooperating
Htah - siisss In Isurepsaa waters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-30
LOAN TO ENGLAND.
Uncle Sam Advances Another Seventy.
five Million.

five Million.
Washington. May 25.--Another loan
of seventy-five million made today to
Great Britain brings the total loans
to that nation to four hundred mill
lion. The total to ali the allies thus
far is seven hundred and forty-fivs
million. A payment OF seventy-avs
million was made to italy also. com
pieting a hundred million loan to that
nation. ~
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
CHAMP CLARK'S REELECTION

The reelection of Speaker Champ Clark and the organization of the House of Representatives by the Democrats will be very satisfactory to all the sup porters of the administration and not disappointing to those of the opposition who believe that in the crisis which confronts the United States at this time those all parties should support the administra- tion. The circumstance that the Republicans could not muster more than 205 for their candidate for Speaker-nine less than the total of their mem bership-ndicates another why the reelection Of Speaker Clark the outcome of the sit uation. The Republicans not sufficiently harmon time NoIwfth Stahdins de aAylsisEs in the Republican vote for Speaker the consensus of opinion is that they came voting solidly on that proposition than they will again during the special ses- sion. The conviction seems to obtain that the ad- ministration measures will receive the support of large portion of the Republicans in Congress.
 This is the fourth election of Champ Clark for Speaker and puts him in class with Henry Clay, Andrew Stevenson Joe" Cannon for long service in that chair No person has served more than four have served that many-Andrew Stevenson of Virginia and J. G. Cannon of Illinois Henry Clay served Speaker eleven years, but there three periods of service the longest being for six Schuyler Colfax, James G. Blaine, Samuel J. Randall John G. Carlisle and Thomas B. Reed served three terms each All others have served only two terms
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
0 TEMPORA, o TAMPA

Louisville Courier Journal)
 eff go after the tourists however,
 prepare to properly feed. house and
 amuse thern-and at reasonable rates We need
 hotels, apartment houses and winter
 homes, the building and operation of which
 cannot fail prove profitable We also need
 amusement pier, such that suggested by
 The Times for Grassy Island" - (Tampa
 Times.)
 All of in northerly attitudes look upon Florida blessed land than own; land whose natural charms should meet every demand of every tourists.
 The stars have greater luminosity, numerosity and penduosity, in Florida The breezes more balmy, the palmy, the natives boast more psalmy, in Florida. The Southern Cross is nearer, the surf's is dearer the mockingbird sings clearer, in Florida. The moonlight is more gleamy, the oceans froth creamy the maidens eye dreamy, in Florida The night jasmnes persuasive, it's perfume pervasive it's blos- sons more evasing in Florida The pines more aro- matic the angler ecstatc, lifes call is phatic in Florida The pompano is fatter, the floun- der somewhat flater, the hotel clerk stands batter in Florida.
 And yet not content with the bounty of nature, Tampa must have amusement pier, like garish Atlantic City? Floridas jewel city must be conven- tionalized? 0 temporal Tampa!
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
NOVEL PUNISHMENT

Judge Jack Kennedy at Haines evidently be- eves that in law in medicine there occasions to apply the old theory that the hair of the dog is good for the bite" A German born business of his town tried for insulting the American flag. His offense that he the flag up half staff with the union down. When asked what he meant by his action he replied that he had heard he United States is in trouble" When requested take down the flag he refused and made insulting remarks con corning it. For this he rather roughly man. handled. Later he arrested and there jury trial, in which the jury disagreed. Judge Kennedy asked to dismiss the He replied that he would do consideration that for the born individual salute and kiss the flag and make public apology for what he had done. This done in the presence of considerable number of good people of Haines and the defendant re- leased
 We do not know what the law the subject s but Judges Kennedy's requirement would strike the ordinary layman fit punishment for the offense- fit than would have been a fine or q short Imprisonment
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
WHY BLAME RICE?
Chicago Herald)

Food riots tragic things but when the pro- testing women invaded Wall Street declaring loudly that the rice instead of potatoes" campaign was part of general plan to "Chinafy' America they lent the touch of humor to the It is perhaps astute of them to hitch their wagon to the Colonel Roosevelt star, but the slogan cannot be taken seriously as the political phrases of the ex-Presdent
 Furthermore, imagine things for American men and women that temporary rice diet Japanese soldiers training and fighting on rice wore down the meateating Savs. Coolies subsis under the most severe physical strain by eating rice doubt America is not disposed to adopt the meager living of the Oriental but the disadvantages cooe exis- tence not the fault of rice
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
Luke McLuke Says

Most of us like to criticize other men because they do not. do things that we cannot do ourselves.
 There are lots of people in the world who stuff themselves with food every day and imagine that because they let whiskey alone they are temperate.
 A woman's idea of fine, intelli- gent man is one who stops to ad- mire her baby.
 Almost every night in the week a girl discovers that her hair is starting to curl natuarally. And the next morning she experiences another disappointment
 There is quite a heap of differ- ence between bride 20 years old and a twenty-year-old bride.
 You can cut a man by ignoring him completely. But 1t Is very different with lawn.
 When his razor loses It's temper 1t doesn't take . man long to do likewise.
 To nuke the puainhnsnt At the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
THE NEAR RIGHT IDEA
(Ketchikan PrOgreSsiYe-M Minerl

(Ketchikan Progressive -Miner)
 t.. A dispatch from Juneau yesterday told us that Representative Chas. M. Day of Valdez was serious ly thinking of introducing bill for the separation of the First and Third Divisions from the Second and Fourth Divisions This is what choose to call a near right idea" But while he is about to propose the division why not take the right and not only the near right?" It division is to be made which should be- divorce the First Division from the other. It is true that the Third Division grow ing rapidly but that is due to the construction of the government road, and the growth is only temporary, and will cease with the completion of the road The Third Division can never expect to keep up with the First Division and it shall remain drag the First However if we cannot be allowed to cut loose from all Of the other Divisions, would be in favor Tightening load. One the tip of our is better than two any day.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
AN ECHO OF DREYFUS

The death of Fernand Labori the eloquent coun sel for Captain Alfred Dreyfus. recalls chapter in European history which at the time of it's explotation was almost unbelievable to Americans
 The elaborate testimony of plots and counter plots, of army intrigues and diplomatic trckery seemed to be more akin to the fantasies of Eugene Sue the melodrama than to the realities of international life. The suggestion an infamous subterranean life involving ministers generals and cabinet members quite incredible to those reared in the simpler atmosphere of the United States
 & But alas the with it's cabas and conspra. ces with its systematic plotting and it's Machavellian plannng has destroyed innocent simplicity The Ase of the French Captain has been succeeded by 50 mauys 6thers in which the injury even the dsmem-
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
LIVING UP TO TRADITIONS

By giving Porto Rico selfgovernment and extend ing the American Constitution that island the administration has again performed in accordance with Democratic traditonsraditions that marked the way as American civilization progressed across the Alleghenny mountains and onward to the Pacific The Democratic administration will doubtless complete the by granting selfgovernment to this Territory now that Delegate has become Alaska's repre- sentative in the councils of the National government and the people of the North assured that their convictions and aspirations will find voice at Wash ington
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

crime, the man who steals another mans wife should be compelled to live with her for the rest of his life.
 The man who does all the blab- ping when he is out with the gang is the same fellow who wants to beat the children to death because they make a little noise when he is at home.
 When man loses a 5 umbrel- la it is a sign that he is going tc tell everybody that he paid $5 for it.
 Every man knows that if he were in some other business he could make more money with less work
 THE EMPIRE-All the News All the Time. When It Is News.
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berment of the United States the object sought by treacherous visitors that the Dreyfus long amazes Conspiracy, fabricated actual, is too common.
 So it is that Fernand I4abori's great which a brief while ago brought him to international promi- nence has faded into the duness of episode ire quenty repeated. The imaginings of the fctionists of yesterday are the humble realities of today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
The Wise Fool.

"No man always gets what he is looking for" observed the Sage.
 "How about the man who is looking for trouble?" asked the Fool.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
We'll. We'll!

As rule the stuff isn't grown in the Buckeye State. But you can find Virginia Cotton growing in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
Where's That There Ether /?

Dr. Sladen, of Williamson, ex- poets to operate on small tract at the mouth of Pinson Fork.-(Will- iamson, w. Va, Republican.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
The Reason.

The boy stood on the burning deck,
 Of course. he did. Why not? The lad could not sit down, by hek,
 The deck was too blame hot.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
Defined.

What is your definition of philosopher" asked the Old Fogy.
 "A philosopher replied the Crouch, lis a man who studies and analyses his own weakness and make other men wonder how he dis covered their weakness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
Oh, Look Who's Here

Just moment, please, while we introduce Boston Massachusetts All exander. and Indian Archipelago Alexander, both of Cadiz, Ky.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

Every dollars worth of something to eat pro duced in Alaska another dollar that will remain in the Territory to work for it's development.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
Notice :!

Spring having came, we wish A. Beanblossom, of Troy, and c. D.. Rake, of Marietta, Ohio, would re- port at the Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

Mexican governor has proposed a shaft be erected to the discoverer of Mexico Might not that he con. strued unfriendy act against the United States -(Milwaukee Sentinel)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
SITKA SUNSHINE
(Sitka Verstovian)

(Sitka VerstOVian)
 The clear skies and abundance of sunshine nre- vaiing the latter half of February have been enjoy able to Sitkans. Although the north wind has blown part of the time the temperature has been so low as to make the sunshine negligible. Beautiful color ing of sky and mountain peak the rose in the morning and sank below the horizon in the evening have filled admirers with wonder and Northern Lights streakng the sky occasionally night have added to the splendor. Where mountain peak forest and ocean are brought together in such proportions one would think the exquisite splashes of color might be with held for some less favored spot. But seems that the Creator has wanted to illustrate the lavishness of natural beauty in recent weeks the delicate blending of hues has encircled the scenery so strange ly majestic and grand
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

Learn One New Thing Each Day. When buying cocoanuts in Hon duras, never lay down more than
 penny. If you lay down dol lar the dealer will give you $50 cocoanuts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

Hundreds of tons of old papers, magazines and other publications destroyed in Alaska every wear that would far toward reducing the recent cost of paper if they baed and shipped factories Such stock is worth dollars and half per ton at any factory but the fact that it costs that to shin from Alaska to Seattle forestals the proposition from business standpoint If the transportation com panes which return to the south with practically no cargo, would make cheap rate on baled paper junk men might arrange to market that which is now wasted. d.-(Whtehorse Star.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
ARE YOU PREPAREp?

Don't let Easter temperatures mis- lead you into thinking that Summer has arrived. A ton of coal will come in handy during wet, cold days, that always precede warm weather. Or der today. Don't delay till the last minute. Many Spring colds have been contracted before emergency coal orders could be filled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

It is understood in the Entente capitals that ar engagements for through train service from Berlin to Bagdad have been definitely postponed( Springfield Union)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

If Greece and Turkey have revolutions, it will if the whole world moves.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

The polls do close until o'clock this evenni If you haven't voted go to the polls now.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

| Carranza was elected despite his whiskers So don't continue blame Hughes adornment for losing that bet Buffalo Expressly
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

There is still time to against Valentine and for Juneau
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

Raise something to eat this year and do your part toward reducing the high cost of living.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

If you haven't voted you have yet done your duty to Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
No Joke,
Paw Knows Everything.

Paw Knows Everything.
 Wille-Paw, what is pier glass?
 Paw-A peer glass is any mir TOT that a woman happens to pass, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.
Well, Well!

Well, Well! It may interest you to know that Dr. U. Cashin is practlclng medicine at Dollar Junction, Ark.
 No Joke. Some people cannot stand success, My Brothers; And some can't stand it, l confess, In others.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03
Halpi

The King was drunk most ever.
 day,
 He was an awful lush; And on his face, I'll dare to say, He had a royal flush.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

Things To Worry About. A worm has no knee cap.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-03

La Toilette couldn't be unpopular If he had actually made that speech Detroit Free Press.)