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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

Invitations have been recelVep
from Mr.. and Mrs. John y. 1olo, -
announcing the approaching n1aIl'as :
of their daughter, Laura Mare, -
John Delmayne Hanson, IT., me e., w .s.a
inc to take place Ill high noon mus l.s,,
day, June Ia, at the 5 ,ass.s, ,.s;1
Catholic Church. Miss loionlp - :.
have as her sole attendant neF $50 5aI,, !,
Miss Matilda Colonlb, and hafi ! ls.n s.
VIII be best man ID the groom. 0W 2!
to the prominence of both Ian .a,.ass
the event is of widespread 1nssIs 6
and win be one Of The most ifn poIeass1's
social affairs Of the summer season
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

If YOU can't fight, your money can.
Buy Liberty bond and Uncle Sam
will do the rest.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

John A. Marchand, Of Gonzaies'
was a prominent visitor to Donaldson
vile Wednesday, having come ~ ~ ~
report the results recorded ~ sns
Gonzales precinct on reglstratloh Gay
During his stay in town Mr.. Mar :.
chand was Hospitality ENTERTAINED at
the home of his son and daugn1e n..
law, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney =. va tho
chand. He found time to pay eng
Chief visit and left US sups1aIei =
nemento of his call in the form o.
two iron men, for both Of which re. re-
membranes we are duly apprecAaeis =
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-09

George Leblanc, Of Canton, MISS,
and Sidney Leblanc and ms souns
son, Blanchard, of Jasper, Aia., e.
rived here Tuesday afternoon - y I - -
tend the funeral Of Mrs. Leuffola L =
f Rlane. and by means Of an automo 2!
bile were conveyed to Valenzuela u n
time to join the funeral eoftege : - ~.
Jules church. George Leslahe - :
turned home Wednesday atterhoon !,
Sidney remaining for week ; ss :; Il
with relatives. Master Blanc marc !, 7. W. .
spend some time at Belle Al, l. :;
and will be joined there later ~ -
mother.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

= 1t is probable that the National
Guard will be called out at an early
date, the most recent semi official re-
port being to the effect that the en-
tire organization will be modified for
active duty July 18th. The selective
draft system will be put into opera
ton within the next few weeks and
all young men between the ages of
FL and 80 will be liable for conscrip-
ton. Those who are certain to be
called into service will be following a
wise policy if they enlist at once in
the. Sumter Light Infantry for they
will then be sure of serving under
home officers and with the men whom
they have known all their lives. There
is no uncertainty about the matter,
Sumter will have to furnish a consid-
erable number Of men for service in
the army and navy. and when they
are called they will be forced to go
the men who are within the specified
age limits, who are physically fit and
cannot prove that they are exempt
from service on account Of being the
sole support Of dependent families will
be drafted into service. Therefore
those who are in this class may as
we'll anticipate the inevitable and vol
pany. Military service is not only the
patriotic duty Of the men Of Sumter,
but it is n necessity for the protec-
tion and defense Of the country and
the preservation Of the lives and lib
critics of our people.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
THE FIREMEN'S CONVENTION.
hears tournament Begun in Spas.
tanburg.

Spartanburg. May 15.-Ths begin.
ming of the State firemen's tourna.
ment this morning was marked by a
speech by F. H. McMaster, Insurance.
commissioners for South Carolina. In
this address he reviewed the work of
the State firemen. their duties to him
and to the State and reviewed the
legislation of the general assembly
for the benefit Of firemen
Among the cities of the State rep-
resented at this tournament are: CO.
lumbia, Union, Laurens, Greenwood,
Timmonsville. Camden, Anderson,
Lancaster, Newberry. Orangeburg,
Bishopville, Hartsville. Kingstree and
Marion.
The big races will be held Wednes.
day afternoon and Thursday morn
ing. Prizes ageregating $1,000 will
be given to the winners in the races.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

Mr.. w. F. Baker, q farmer out near
the Second Mill has invented what
mas proved to be quite an improve
ment over the ordinary hand pump.
lie has fixed a wood frame over the
pump, removed the handle, and used
the wheels and crank of an old pea
tnrasher and now he can pump
enough water for his horses, COWS and
hogs In one-fourth the time 1t took
before. 1t is the next best pump to
one run with an engine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
y,,E' !.

Washington, May LIT was an
nounced at the war department today
that reserve corps commissions have
been issued to Charles H. Drayton, of
Charleston. as first lieutenant; to r.
vine F.. Belser of Columbia, as first
lieutenant Of cavalry, and as second
lieutenant Of infantry to Charles D.
Kearns. of Greenwood. MEN thus
commissioned in some instances at
tend camps like the one at Fort Ogle-
thorpe, and may get higher grade
commissions at the end Of the train
ing period"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

A telegram from Joe Chandler to
his brother, Frank Chandler, states
that he has been appointed First Ser
gcant. Company 4. in the Officers
Training Camp, Fort Oglethorpe. Ser
geant Chandler was First Sergeant in
Company NJ, End s. c. National
Guard. and saw service on the border
Last fall and winter, and on account
Of his god record received transfer
to- the officers Reserve Corps and was
on hered to Fort Oglethorpe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
baiters one of his typical grilhngs.

baiters one of his typical grillings.
A motion to end the debate was
lost. after which the middle of the
road parties. made up of the GEN.
trists, National Liberals, Progressives
Peoples party and German Fraction.
presented a joint declaration approx
ing the chancellors attitude. ..~
Following the chancellor, DR.. Peter
SPAIN, leader of the Catholic centre
party, speaking in the name Of the
oentrists. the National Liberals. the
Progressive Peoples party and the
majority Of the German Fraction,
said: -.
"The German peoples desire for
peace is directed toward settlement
which will guarantee the existence Of
the German empire, her political
economic and world power and free
dom of development and which
would prevent forever our exclusion
from the world markets which Great
Britain desires. If the enemy is COM
batting Prussian militarism and the
Hohenzollerns in the illustrous per-
son Of the emperor, it will only result
In bringing his majesty closer to the
hearts Of the German people.
I'VE resolutely oppose all enemy
interference in our domestic affairs.
We do not want to interfere in the
domestic affairs of Russia. We are
attentively following the struggle OF
that mighty people toward political
and intellectual freedom. We should
rejoice If the government were
ready at any time to conclude peace
with Russia and establish !permanen.
and good neighborly relations"
The Independent Socialist, George
Ledebour. said: 49,,
"The chancellor doubtless desires
annexations both in the East and
West With the exception of extrava
CANT visionaries. nobody believes that
Germany can win a war of subjuga.
ton. The Russian Socialists have
made an offer which opens up the pos
sibility of peace. This is what the
chancellor forgets. 1t is true that q
separate peace with Russia can not
be achieved but the Russian govern
ment can convert the entente and IN
this direction we ought to assist it.
Herr Scheidemann must take ur
cudgels against the government If he
does not want strong words which
do not shrink even from the an,
nouncement Of revolution. to bt
followed by deeds. We are convinced
that events must happen in Germany
as they have happened in Russia
That Is what those in power are work:
ing for. We must soon introduce q
republic in Germany and we shall pro-
pose that a constitutional committe,
take preparatory steps in that direc.
tien. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

FL PasO. Texas, May 15.-Lieut
Melchoir Eberts. y. 8. A., aviation
corps. was killed today by a fall with
his airplanc during flight at CO.
lumbus. y. NJ. according to a tele-
gram received at divisional headauar-
ters here. Capt. James l.. Duns-
worth. who was in the machine with
Lieut.. Eberts. was injured, but will
recover. his physician asserted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

Automobile drivers are observing
the traffic ordinances better than
heretofore. but many Of them are still
far from regarding the speed linn :.
There Is, entirely too much speedin..
and "a few arrests may be the means
9f preventing accidents. 1t is diff
cult, for some, people to understand
that the streets are not race tracks,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

washington, May 15.-The use Of
the British Enfield rifle in the new
American war army has been decided
on. 1t was announced today. to in
sure sufficient supply of guns for the
great force to be raised for service
abroad. BY taking tno output of fac
tories in this country that have been
making guns for the allies, enough
arms will be obtained to equip any
number of men called out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

New YORK, May 16.-In answer to
reports that the express companies
are about TO file an application with
the Interstate Commerce Commission
for increased rates, the Adams En-
press company. in a statement issued
today. said that rates are being
analysed "in connection with the in
creased cost of conducting the busi-
ness" ,S,..XlA,x
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
Federal FARM LOANS.
Total of $187,7O0 Made IN Sovsh
Carolina.

Washington, May 15.-Loans to
FARMERS by the federal land banks
nave passed the s1,000,oo0 mark and
are being made at the rate Of $780,
ooo a day. If the present rate of
increase keeps up, the farm loan
board estimates the total loans during
May at $3.00O,O0O.
Loans thus far by States include:
south Carolina, s167,700; Mississippi.
$lo5'325; North Carolina, ssS,6eo:
Texas. $33.40o. and Virginia, s2S.450.
The first issue of farm loan bonds,
1t was announced today, will be
placed on the market within q month
or six weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
AUTO LICENSE TAX.
state Highway Offices Swamped by
ApplicatiOns-Wm Enlarge Force.

"e~ AAA6h"uy OHICcS SWUn1Deu Dy
Applications-WM Enlarge Force.
Columbia, May 17.-OHices of the
state highway commission have been
swamped recently in the volume OF
applications received for automobile
licenses. The procuring of State IL
ccnses was postponed until the last
rev weeks. The number lately has
steadily increased beyond all pro.
portion with the capacity of the Of
hces of issue. The commissioners ex-
plain that no time is being wasted now
IN responding to inquiry rs to delay
IN filling orders. Accretions are to
De made to the Office forces, that the
accumulations ahead may be dissi-
pated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
DINKINS' MILL PICNIC.
"A Very Large Crowd Attended the
Annual Gathering and the Occasion
Was Enjoyed by All.

The big get-together city and coun-
try picnic at Dinkins' Mill pond yes
'terday was great success and a very
enjoyable event in every respect.
] Between seven and eight Hundred
people, from many sections of Sum-
ter county attended, and Sumter city
was represented by about two hun
dred and fifty Of its men, women, boys
and girls.
The hundreds Of the Gamecock
County men and women were in a
happy and sociable frame of mind and
the occasion was very much Of a dem
ocratic affair with all of the demo
cratizing influences of a genuine old
en- time country picnic.
Before dinner was announced the
speaking was pulled off, Rev. H. G.
Rethea, of Rembert presided as chair
man and introduced the speakers. Mr..
l. c. Strauss, Mr.. d. D. Noise, Rev.
David Klein. all three of Sumter, and
Prof. Elliott of Clemson College were
the speakers.
These gentlemen covered every fea-
ture of the economic problems of the
times in an instructive and inspira-
tional manner. The farmers and
their wives, as we'll as the men and
women of the city. were given whole
some advice regarding the import
ance of producing plenty of food and
the necessity of cOnservationSof the
same.
triotic demonstration. also, as the
speakers referred to the present war
and the duty the people owe the gov
ernment. and particularly was the Red
Cross work Of the women and men Of
Sumter endorsed as a scared duty we
owe the young men who have gone
and will go to the front as defenders
of our country.
At the conclusion of the addresses
the hundreds of men and women all
brought their baskets, boxes, and in
some instances their trunks which
We're filled with good things to ca. to
the common table. ~.
A special committee of ladies and
gentlemen from the city and country
were appointed to wait on the table.
which they did, In such hospitable,
pleasant and gracious ways that the
dinner was made much more delic-
| ious, as delicious as the many dainty
Ieatables naturally were.
There was an abundance. and to
fspare. of the usual good things to eat
for which Sumter city and county are
famous.
| 1t did not look or taste like a threat
ened food famine in Sumter county
at the Dinkins' Mill pond picnic yes
terday at ALL
The picnic was arranged for by a
number of farmers of the western sec
tions of Sumter county, with the
Chamber of Commerce cooperating.
The Dinkins' Mill pond picnics were
started last year and it is the hope
OF the farmers and the commercial
organization to make it an annual
get-together between city and country
event.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

PetrOgrad, May 16.-Paul N. Milu-
koff, minister Of foreign affairs, has
resigned his post. leaving the cabinet
altogether. M. Tereschtenko. minis
ter OF finance. has been appointed for
elgn minister and A. F. KtGensiy3.
previously minister OF justice has
=
been named minister Of war and ma
rine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
FOOD CONSERVATION.
Home Demonstration Agents Ar
range Series OF Community Demon.
StratiOns.

Misses Jones and Lennon, local
home demonstration agents have
planned to give community demon
strations in canning and drying all
varieties of fruits and vegetables that
can be obtained at the places named
below. After these demonstrations
will have been finished the home DEM
onstration agents will have to confine
their work to short courses for sew
eral weeks. assisting agents i'm other
counties and in getting prepared for
the big three day short courses in
Sumter. June 19th,i goth and 21st,
during which course the county agents
of Chester, Dillon, and Lee counties
will teach in the Sumter courses, as
sisting Misses Lennon and Jones.
The Sumter county home demon
stration agents request that all inter-
estcd will attend the demonstrations
as per SCHEDULE below
During the demonstrations begin
ming next week recipes for canning
from the United States Department Of
Agriculture and Winthrop College will
be distributed.
The Public Safety Committee of the
Sumter Chamber of Commerce has
agreed to pay for several thousand
bulletins containing q number of rec
ipes on canning and drying of fruits
and home gardening which will be
distributed later among the city
schools and the rural canning, toma-
to, and home demonstration clubs.
Schedule of Demonstrations.
Monday, May 21st--Salem School,
$50 p. M.
Tuesday. May 22nd-Concord
School, 1000 A. NJ; Graham school,
$50 p. M.
Wednesday, May 23rd-Providence
School, 1000 A. NJ; Bethel School,
$50 P. M.
Thursday. May 24th-Dalzell
School, 1000 A. M; Hagood school,,
400 p. M; Rembert School, 400 p.
M. ,...-,
Friday, May 25th-Wedgefleld
School, 1000 A. NJ; Stateburg school
400 p. M.
Monday, May 2sth-Oswego school,
400 p. NJ; Baker School. 10 A. NJ
Tuesday. May 29th-Pleasant Grove
School, 1000 A. NJ; Trinity school
400 p. M.
On Saturday. May 18th, President A
G. Phelps and Secretary Reardon, OF
the Chamber of Commerce. Farm
Demonstration ]. Frank Williams. DR.
IL. H., Haynsworth. County Super
intendent Of Education. and Misse.
Mary Lennon and Minnie Jones will
attend the Shiloh School closing ex
ercises and annual commencement
picnic, and the home demonstration
agents will be prepared to give &
demonstration in canning and dryinf
on this day at this school provided ar.
rangements can be made in time fol
the demonstration.
The officials in this party will dc
their best to cooperate with the peo-
pie of Shiloh School district in or
ganizing for greater production, cul-
tivation, and conservation of food
crops, and in any other way they pos
sibly can to create greater interest
and efficiency in the rural schools OF
this county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
RED CROSS PATRIOTIC DAY.
May Twenty.second to Be a Day Long
to be Remembered.

1t has been decided that Sumter id
to have a patriotic day" and a big
parade even if we have not Gen.
Wood to welcome. The Sumter
Chapter Of the Red Cross has planA
ned to make Tuesday, the 22nd. a day
long to be remembered in this coun-
ty-one on which every citizen will
have a chance to show his patriotism.
On this occasion Mr.. Guy E. Snavely
of Atlanta, who is director of the
Southeastern Division Of the American
Red Cross, will visit Sumter and
also Mr.. +. H. King, the efficient
chair man OF the Charleston Chapter
Of Red Cross. -A
In the afternoon Of May 22nd, it
is planned to have all business places
close at O'Clock and a walking pa.
rade form on the school green at $50
o'clock. In this will be all clubs and
organizations in the city, Shrinerss
Elks. Boy Scouts, w. o. W.. Masons.
d. A. r., Red Cross Nurses, etc.. all
carrying United States flags. All cars
drawn UP filled with spectators will
and Red Cross emblems. All stores
OH the line OF march will be asked to
use the same decorations. No official
decorator will be employed, the firms
will look after this part themselves.
The parade will come to an end at the
Court House where Mr.. King will
make short address. ~
In the evening. at the Academy Of
Music, will he a great mass meeting.
at which a programme of patriotic
music will be rendered and Mr.. Snave<
ly will make an address.
The general committee on Patriotic
Day consists Of: G. A. Lennon, chair-
man; DIR. Cheyne. DIR. Booth. I. G.
Strauss. A. c. Phelps, E. /. Reardon,
r. S. Hood. Mrs. A. NJ. Begin. Mrs.
Louis Williamson, Mrs. !. c. Strauss,
Mrs. c. l.. Stubbs. Mrs. Nina Solo>
mons, Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Ar.
mida Moses.
Committee on Parade: DR.. Cheyne.
Chairman; s. III. Edmunds, r.. 8.
Hood. Mrs A. M. Begin, G. L. Rick.
er. Miss Eudora Kirk, Miss r. A.
Teicher.
Committee on Soliciting (f7rms "a
decorate. etc. I. c. Strauss. Chair
man; H. L. Scarborough, Mrs. Louis
Williamson. Mrs. Perry Moses, Jr..
Mrs. r. s. Hood, Mrs E. H. Mosss
Committee on Flags: Mrs. Perry
Moses. Jr.. Chairman; Misses Nancy
Mckay. Sue DHfie. Ethel Green.
Henrietta Boykin, Mrs. Hal Hardy.
Mrs. Perry Moses. Jr.
Committee on Evening Pregrams
Mrs. I. c. Strauss. Mrs. solomons,
Miss Louise Siddall.
Committee on Flags and Emblems
to be Worn: Miss Mclean, Mrs.
Clifton Noise. Mrs. A. s. Merpsmon.
Committee on Flags and Pennants
for Cars: Miss Mary Wilson, Chair
man; Mrs. c. G. Rowland, MES. ]. e..
DeLorme. Mrs. Ferd Levi
Committee on Publicity: Miss Ar.
mida Moses. Chairman; Mrs. H. G.
Osteen, E. 1. Reardon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
Rockefeller EIuys Bends.

New York, May 1s.--John d.
Rockefeller has subscribed for $5.-
100000 Of the government Liberty
loan bonds. it was announced here to-
day by the committee having the
subscriptions In charge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19

DnREEIAL (aEANCEI.LOa REFUS-
f+ xS 10 lNSCUSS PEACE
tf TERMS.

h Emphatic speech In the Reichstag
Won Bcshmann-f fiollweg Dcfies So
ctAlise Leatis~s Who are Trying to
FOrce Government To State Terms
-0eorse LAdcbour Advocates Rev
oouttom and . Republic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-05-19
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.
- ! Corrected Daily BY

- Corrected Daily By
ERNEST FIELD. Cotton Buyer.
Good Middling 10 81. -.
Strict Middling 10 1-2.
sMiddling 10 3-S.
Strict Low Middling 10 1-8.
Low Middling 18 SIS.
HARDY e. CO., Cotton Buyers.
Nominal.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-07

The legislature has adjournded until
February rs.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-07
ORDER FERTILIZER NOW.
Car Shortage Later May Cause Much
Delay and trouble.

+ Farmers are beng urged to order out
their fertilizer shipments Immediately
IN order that they may not suffer fro m
car shortage, should one develop in
the late spring.
Shippers ale pointing out that farm
ers who delay their orders may find
themselves unable to get supplies in
time. :
In view of the unusual demands for
box cars, now being made by shippers
in other lines of business, the supply
of cars available tor the movement of
fertilizer may not be as large this sea-
son as in former years and it is there
fore important that shipments OF fer
tilizer be spread over a longer period.
q Should the great majority of farmers
wait until the fertilizer IS actually
needed to place their orders, it is fear
ed that this in itself might create
car shortage which would cause many
of them to be disappointed.
Dealers stress the point that early
ordering is equally important for the
farmer who buys only one ton and for
the planter who buys by the car load.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-02-07
FROZEN TO DEATH.
Will Blackburn, Mail Carrier, Died FRI
day; Body Found Saturday
Morning.

Will BIacki';rn, aged about 304years
D1ail carrier between Pikevllle and
Farmingdale. was frozen to death FRI
day while CARRYING the mail on rura
route ont from Pikeviile to Farming
dale.
The man was passed by some persons
on the road. When they spoke to him
he made no reply but as the wind was
blowing a biting cold blast nothing
strange was thought Of his silence.
The horse he was riding returned home
about eleven o'clock that night. A
searching party found him the next
morning lying in the road, face down,
dead.
Owing to a fierce gale blowing all
day, Friday was the most severe day
that has been known in this section for
many years.