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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

Declares State of War Existing Agains,
Germany.
Infant Island Republic Aigns Herself with United States
Against Autocratc Ruler Of Teutons- ships in
Harbor Seized-War Resolution Passed Without a Dis
sentng Vote in Either House.

and the imperial government of Ger
many and the president of the repub-
lie is authorized and directed by this
resolution to employ all the forces
of the nation and the resources of
our government to make war against
the imperial German government
with the object of maintaining our
rights; guarding our territory and
providing for our security; prevent
any acts which may be attempted
against us and defend the navigation
Of the seas. the liberty of commerce
and the rights of neutrals and inter.
national justice.
Article 2. The president Of the
republic is hereby authorized to use
all the land and naval forces in the
form he may deem necessary, using
existing forces, reorganizing them ar
creating new ones and to dispose Of
the economic forces of the nation in
any way he may deem necessary.
Article 8. The president will give
account to congress Of the measures
adopted in fulfillment of this law,
which will be in operation from tho
NOR ent of it's publication in the Of
ficia Gazette"
Late this afternoon Chief Port In
spector Panne notified Eusebio Az
riaZu, secretary to the president tia
he had observed large volumes OF
smoke pouring from the funnel Of
the self interned German ship Ra-
varia. Port police went aboard the
ship and were informed by her COM
mander Capt. Graafles. that he, in
compliance with orders from his gov
eminent, had attempted to damage
the machinery in order to render the
ship useless.
The crew. together with the cap
tain and his wife. were removed, os
were the crews Of three interned Ger
man ships in Habana harbor. All
we're sent to Cabanas fortress.
The other vessels were found 20
have been slightly damaged They
are the Adelheid, Kydonia and Oil
want
A rumor was current that it had
been the intention of the Germans
to move their ships out to the mouth
Of the harbor and sink them there,
THUS closing the port to navigation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
TRAIN HITS MOTOR.

Five of Party En- Route TO Pinc,i,Ie
Hurt by Southern Train ut Bcbro.
Crossing.
Rock Hill, April S.-Five persons
were more Or less seriously injuries
about noon today when train No. 113
Charlotte to Columbia, struck ar au-
tonobile at the Hebron crossing, two
miles north of Pineville The injurcI
were placed on the train and brought
TO Rock Hill for treatment at the
Fennell infirmary.
The injured arc: w. p. Langley.
Lancaster Left shoulder dislocatea 4
and minor cuts; Mrs. w. F. Langley,
Lancaster, cut on the face and above
the right ear; Miss Carmie Caskey,
Lancaster, minor cuts and bruises;
Miss Annie Caskey, Lancaster, minor
cuts and bruises; w. NJ Wingate.
Charlotte. chauffeur, bruises especial
ly on thigh.
This afternoon all were reported as
getting along we'll and likely soon to
be able to leave the hospital.
The car was demolished.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
VE ARE ii WAR;
President Given Full Power to Use All
the Resources or the Nation In Re-
s5sttng Gcrmnny's Aggression.

President Given Full Power TO Use All
the Resources or the Nation I'm Re-
sisttng Gcrmany's Aggression.
Washington. April C.---war between
the United States and Germany be-
comes an actuality today Immediately
that President Wilson signs the war
resolution which the house adopted
by vote OF s73 to so, shortly after 8
O'Clock this morning.
This action will set In motion the
govermuent's newly planned machin-
cry for mastering the military. naval
and economic forces OF the country
into an aggressive war against Ger
many.
The resolution passed the house In
the same form as In the senate. II
directs the president to employ all
ths resources of the United States to
carry the war to a successful conclu-
ston.. aN
The fnal action Of the house came
oAtoS ~ noufo ueodte. Speahcr
Clark signed the measure Immediately
and after " Is signed by Vice Presi-
cent Marshall signs II, 1t will so at
oaes 70 the president.
Thirty-two Republicans. sixteen
4 Democrats. one Socialist and one Pro-
hibitionist voted against the resolu-
ton. jeanette Rankin, the woman
Y representative from Montana, sobbcd
<that she wanted to support the coun-
try but could not vote for war, Dem
ocratic Leader Kitchen and many
others who voted negatively promised
unqualified support Of the govern
ment. There was little acrimonious
debate. The proponents pleaded thai
Germany is actually warning against
the United States. while the opponents
OF the resolution asserted that Ger
many's frightfulness is forced by the
British blockade. The house ad-
journed until Monday. All amend
ments were voted down. including
those to prohibit the sending of mill.
tary forces overseas without congres-
sionai authority.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

Habana, April CUBA, not yet ou:
of her teens as a republic, is at war
with Germany--the first Of the Latin
American countries to range herself
alongside the United States, her lib
orator and protector.
At Tie tonight President Menocal
affixed his signature to the joint reso-
luton passed unanimously late this
afternoon by both the senate and
house without dissenting voice being
raised. thus putting into effect the
declaration that a state of war exists
between Cuba and the imperial Ger
man government.
The joint committees appointed on
ly yesterday by the senate and house
agreed early this afternoon on the
phraseology of the resolution to be
presented and the stage was set for
quick action before either branch Of
congress convened.
The senate acted with extreme
solemnity. The resolution was read
DR.. Ricardo Dolz, Conservative lead
er. took the floor and made a short
impressive speech in favor Of the res.
| olution. No amendments were offer
ed and the II senator's present voted
AYE" when the motion was put
There was no applause or eXcitemen,
following the vote.
The scene in the house was more
enlivened. The galleries were packe cd
long before the session opened. The
ministers of France. Spain and Uru-
quay occupied seats in the diplomatic
section.
After the reading of the joint reso-
luton Representative Alfredo Betan-
court, speaking for the Conservatives,
made an impassioned speech in favor
Of it's adoption. He was frequently
interrupted by tremendous applause,
the entire house and galleries rising
to their feet, cheering and clapping
wildly.
Jose M. COrtinia addressed tho
house on the Liberal side i'm support
of the resolution. Then by rising
vote the house unanimously adopted
the resolution. The resolution fol-
lows
article /. Resolved that from to-
doy a state of war Is formally de-
ciared between the republic Of ctba
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
STATES RIGHTS DECISION.
Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere
With State and Congressional Elec-
tiOnS.

Washington, April 9.-Federal au-
thOrity to prosecute frauds in State
general elections and United States
senatorial primaries was materially
restricted by the Supreme Courts de-
cisions. Federal indictments for al
legged corruption conspiracies in
Rhode Island congressional elections
and senatorial primary in West Vr-
ginia were dismissed on the grounds
that the States, not federal govern
ment authorized the elections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
KAISER PLEDGES REFORMS.
MORE FREEDOM FOR PRUSSIA A
WHEN WAR ENDS.
German Emperor Says He Has Always
Been Anxious to Grant Liberty to
His People.

Amsterdam. April (via London
April S.)-Direct and secret election
of deputies in Prussia at the end Of
the war is provided for by Emperor
William in his order to Chancellor
Won Eethmann-H Hollweg directing re-
forms in the Prussian electoral laws.
He declared that Gin view of the 81
gantic deeds Of the entire people
there is no more room in Prussia for
election by the classes" In connec-
ton with this phase of his proposal
Emperor William said:
Reform Of the Prussian diet and
liberation Of our entire inner polit-
ical life are especially dear to my
heart. For the reform Of the cleo
toral law Of the lower house prepar-
atory work already had been begun
at my request at the outbreak of the
war.
Il charge you now to submit to me
definite proposals of the ministry OF
state so that after the return of our
warriors, this work which is funda.
mental for the internal formation OF
Prussia. may be carried out by legis-
lation. In view of The gigantic deeds
Of the entire people there is in my
opinion, no more room in Prussia
for celctiOn by the classes"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
NAVAL MILITIA CALLED OUT.
DANIELS SUMMONS FOUR SOUTH
CAROLINA DIVISIONS.
Tincc Units at Charleston and One at
Beaufort to BE MObilizcd for Active

Tfncc Units at Charleston and One mt
Beaufort to BE MObilizcd for Active
Duty.
Columbia. April 7.--Acting under
"A call from the secretary OF the navy,
Gov. Manning yesterday ordered out
the South Carolina naval militia.
Ten minutes after the receipt Of the
request from Washington, orders had
heen dispatched by the adjutant gen
erals Office to the commanders of the
four divisions, directing them to re-
port at their armories.
The naval militia of the United
States was automatically called into
service yesterday when President Will
son signed the resolution by congress-
declaring a state Of war with Ger
many.
The First, Fourth and Fifth divl-
sions are located at Charleston and
the Third division at Beaufort. There
are 20 officers and 184 men in the
four divisions.
Commander Fl. w. Crouch was i'm
mediately notified Of the mobiliza-
tion order by Gov. Manning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
BLOW TO TRUSTS.
cenSe Plan OF Selling Patented Ar
ticles Is Invalid.

CSiiSC i I'LL ol SCiAiIss I-NtcEtcu Az
ticles is Invalid.
Washington, April 9.-Determin:ng
important questions regarding the
patentee's control of the retail prices
Of their products, the Supreme Court
pronounced unlawful the limited Ii
cense' plan under which the Vic, or
Talking Machine Company and many
other corporations distribute their
products. The court did not decide on
the Victor plan Of limiting distribu-
ton solely through licensed dealers
IN the patent infringement suit of tho
Motion Picture Patents Company
against the Universal Film Maufac-
turing Company and others, the court
held invalid the restrictions of the
patent company upon the use Of COM
retitors' films in their projecting ma
chimes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

He has called on all American cit
izens to support all measures Of the
government. He said all German
subjects will be left at peace as long
as they conduct themselves lawfully.
In statement approving the plans
for an army Of million men, tn,
president said: 'The hope of the
world Is that when the European wa,
Is over. arrangements will be made
composing many questions which
heretofore seemed to require the
arming Of nations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
WANT WAR COUNCIL.
Republicans Introduce Bill to Create G
Congressional Committee to Direct
MN

Dill I'D SiCilfc
Congressional Committee to Direct
War.
Washington. April "a joint res
olution for n 'joint committee on the
conduct Of the war; was introduced
today simultaneously by Senator
Weeks of Massachusetts,, and Repro
sentative Madden of illinois; both Re-
publicans. The resolution provides
for a committee Of six senator's, four
Democrats two Republicans. and six
representatives. evenly divided be-
tween Democrats and Republicans, TO
study the problems Of war, to confer
with the president and executive
heads and to report to congress. The
committee would have widest powers
Of investigation, and 1t would sit dur
ing the cessions Of congress and also
during its recesses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

Washington, April 7-Administra-
ton leaders in conference today de-
cided to unlock at once the vast finan-
cial resources of the United States to
the allies.
To relieve the economic needs Of
the entente governments a huge loan,
of dimensions yet undetermined but
not less than $4,000, 100000, will be
forthcoming from this country as
speedily as congress can pass the
necessary legislation.
Not penny of profit, II was au-
thoritatively stated, will be expected
or received by this country on the
loan. The loan will be Americas inn
mediate contribution to the allied
cause with the promise Of other boun-
tiful contributions of money, mu-
nitions and foodstuffs to come as
| needed.
An immediate bond issue, possibly
totaling s5.O0o.o 900, 900. is forecast by
today's action. The exact amount is
| yet to be determined.
| Legislation providing for the issue
will be introduced in congress speed
lily, not later than next week and
within 80 days, possibly before the
end of the present month, substan-
tial portion of the great loan is ex-
pected to be available for the entente
governments.
The forthcoming bond issue, it
was authoritatively stated, will be
placed before the public as quickly
as possible in denominations down to
500, possibly s25, will bear "a rea-
sonable interest rate" and the entire
army of American nvestors-banlss.
corporations and individuals-wiil be
Afforded an opportunity to subscribe.
treasury department and federal
reserve board officials believe that a
So, 600, 10000 bond issue can be all
sorbed without difficulty by American
investors and it is likely this will be
the first sum offered
The present plan calls for the ex-
change of American money. dollar for
dollar, for foreign bonds at par. Bonds
OF the entente governments would be
accepted by the American government
as security for the loan The interest
rate on the foreign bonds, it was said.
will be the same as on the bonds TO be
issued by this government in raising
the big loan. Thus should the first
loan to the allies be S3,0OO,0O0, 900. a.
sum indicated by one official partici-
pating in the formation of the pro-
sramme, the United States would
make this sum available out Of pro-
ceeds of its own bond issue, taking
bonds to the face value of $4,000, ,O00,-
600 from the allied governments to
which the loan is made The allied
bonds would be held in the treasury
here. Interest on them would be paid
to the American government at the
same rate IS the government would
pay on the American bonds sold in
this country.
Not all of the first big bond issue, it
was intimated. would be loaned to
the allies, sufficient reservation being
made to cover tho naval and military
needs of this country not met by tax
alton. A considerable proportion of the
$S,500,00O, 600 already asked of con-
sress for the military and naval estab-
!ishments during the first year will be
raised by increased taxation, possibly
as much as $500, 900, 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

Washington. d. G. April e.
Psssidsnt Wilson has signed the con-
sress'onai resolution declaring state
o. war between the United States and
GERMANY.
with the signing OF the bill all ma
val militia and naval reserves are
called to tho colors. All warships
and naval stations have been notified.
Pseeidsut Wilson has also issued a
proolamation formally declaring a
state OF war. a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
BREAK With United STATES
Austria and Bulgaria Present Members of
American Embassy With Passports.
Turkey Will Follow Action of Other Nations Allied to Ger.
many-Representatives of Countries in Washington Have
Not Yet Been Notified of Action By Their Countries

London, April 7.-Passports have
been placed at the disposal of the
American embassy in Vienna and Bull
garia. Turkey also has decided to
sever relations with the United
States, according to a Vienna dispatch
received at The Hague.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
GERMANY is EXCITED.

Promise OF Internal Reforms Please.
No Faction.
Berlin, April S.-Emperor Williams y
promise In regara to reforms for
Prussia overshadOw all other news.
Liberal and radical newspapers find
fault because the emperor suggests
delaying the promised reforms until
after the end Of the war. Conserva-
tives and reactionary papers are not
pleased with the promise of anyl re-
forms. Germania, the ,centrist! Or
gan, went to press before the ember-
or's statement was issued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
COAL DEALERS INDICTED.

ThirtN-Ninc Indictments for Viola
tion of Sherman Antitrust Law.
New York, April 9.-An Indictment
naming twenty-one corporations and
eighteen individuals. charging viola
tion of the Sherman antitrust law i'm
fixing prices of coal, has been hand
ed down by the federal grand jury.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
- BoND ISSUE BILL.

Washington. April "a decisior
TO Introduce the Ave billion dollar
bond issue on Thursday has been
rcnched by Secretary McAdoo and
rv-resentnt,ve Rainey.s the ranking
Democratic member of the ways and
mssns committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
RICHARD oLNEY DEAD.

Boston. April 9.--Rlchard Olney.
secretary of State under President
Cleveland. died ut his home here last
night
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
Representatives Not Notified.

Washington, April 1.-THE attache
of the eAustro-Hungarian embassy and
the Bulgarian minister have both
said that they have heard nothing re-
with the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

Government Takes Possession of Internec
st German Vessels at All Ports.

YORK. April 6The
us Of all the rens
tho corr,a, -
Is any po,t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

New York, April 9.---All Austrian
steamers here and those at many
other American ports have been seiz-
ed. ~ a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
May COnnscste Ships.

April
have been seized
pqVtnS properly
altogether Tho
Asst probable Them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11

Wilson lssures Proclamation, Calling On
Citizens to Support Government.

Resolution Has Been Signed By President And
Al Wsrsnips And Naval Stations Have Been Notified
Naval Militia And Naval Reserves Called to Colors-Ger-
man Citizens Will Be Given Good Treatment AS Long AS
They Behave--Wison Hopes That This WlIBe Last War
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
BOOM IN COTTON.
May Futures Jumped S5.55 u
Bale ON Opening Of Market.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
New York. April 9.--May
cotton advanced $3.50 a Dale
at the opening of the market;
July futures advanced $3.50 per
bale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
TO LEND ENTENTE FUNDS.
UNITED STATES To SUPPLY AL.
LIED POWERS WITH TWO
BILLION DOLLARS TO
CARRY ON WAR.

Money to Be Forwarded at Once TO
Aid i'm War Oh Germany-Bond Is
sue Of $5,OOO,0OO,OOO is Contem-
plated to Meet Needs Of America in
Present Emergency-Bonds Will be
Small i'm Order to Increase Their
Popularity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
AMBASSADOR PENFTELD
ZURICH.

American Representative at Vienna
Arrives In Switzerland Homeward
Bound.
Paris, April 9.-Ambassador Pen
field. Mrs. Penfield and three men,
hers Of the embassy staff, arrived at
Zurich last night from Vienna, ac-
cordints to Swiss dispatches.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-04-11
SUMTER. S. G, WEDNESDAY, APRIL H. 1917
AUSTRIA FOR war.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITT,
UNITED STATES BROKEN.

Austrias Representatives at Wash.
inston Demanded Passports this
Morning and American Officials in
Austria Given Their Walking Papers
at Same Time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-10
OUR COLORED CITIZENS
Tonight is the CoIOred Peoples
Greatest Nlght-The Wonderful
Prima Donna Singer Is Here

Mrs. Anita Patti Brown, the negro
races greatest Prima Donna singer
and her wonderful pianist are here.
Do not forget where the grand con-
cert is to be, Scott M. E. Church. Do
not forget when this grand musical
concert is to be, tonight, Monday, De-
cember 10. Do not forget why every
body should come and is coming to
the best entertainment ever held in
Maysyille, because it is the negro
races best and greatest talent. The
church will be kept warm enough for
every one. There will be seat for
every one. There will special sc.ts
for white friends This concert is
worth coming miles to see and hear,
1t will be more than worth ones
while to face the cold weather. Also
bring your children-they like plea
sure--they should be made to feel
that they would like to be something
in life. Remember that the grand
concert is tonight at the Scott NJ. E..
Church.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-10
THEY GAVE
THIS RUN-DOWl. !
Man V|NO[
And He Got Back His
Strength and Energy

Sheboygan, VISIT was all tagged
out run down, no appetite, nervous,
sleepless nights and drowsy during
the day, and was not fit to work. A
friend told me to take Vinol. ] did
so, and can now eat three square
meals a day. ! sleep well, am alert,
active, strong and well and have
gained eleven pounds. w. Highly,
Sheboygan, Wis.
This is because Vinol contains the
elements needed to create a healthy
appetite and restore strength. The
complete formula is printed on every
package. This is your protection.
John C. Pecor Drug Co., Maysville,
KY, and at the best drug stores in
every town and city in the country.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-10

Mrs. Mary Morris Moran, widow OF
tho late John Moran, died at her home
In Cincinnati Saturday. She was for
merly a prominent resident Of this
city. Her husband preceded her to
the grave about three months ago.
She is survived by several children.
The remains VIII be brought here for
burial Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-10

Drs w. II. Taulbee and A. II. Quig-
ley were called to Eckmansville, o.,
yesterday and owing to a snow block
ade had to return to Maysville via
Cincinnati, returning here last night
on c. & o. train No. 4.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-12-10
ASHLAND COUNCILMAN EVADED
REGISTRATION LAW, is CHARGE

Ashlang, Ky, December 9-Clar-
ence E. Smith, a member of the city
council, was arrested today by Unit
ed States Marshal P. G. Eubanks on
a warrant charging him with failure to
register for service in the United
States army. Mr.. Smith denies he is
within the age limit, and says he vas
81 years old December 16, last. Mr.
Smith appeared before United States
Commissioner Spears and gave bond
of $500.